Belgravia: The Next Chapter (2024) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
What did he say about me?
That there was a rift with your father,
which was not of your making.
He longs to be reconciled.
- [FREDERICK] You don't know him.
- [EMILY] You met my sister.
- I did. It was a pleasure.
- She's all charm.
He didn't go to her when she was dying?
[JAMES] The wounds are deep.
[STEPHEN] How are you?
You seem a little sad, if
you don't mind my saying.
A public gallery is one thing,
but this is a gentleman's
private residence.
I've heard nothing at
all about a silver mine.
Then you should have done.
I would always be open
to investment opportunities
here or abroad.
Good.
Where on earth did you
learn to play like that?
[ROCHESTER] Sorry I haven't
been in to see you for a while.
- Fathers
- This is no life for him.
Perhaps you will not accept
love from those who offer it
because you choose not to.
[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]
[REFINED MUSIC PLAYING]
[TINKLES]
[NOTE PLAYS]
[SWEEPING ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PLAYS]
[LAUGHS]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS]
Are you going out?
Yes, a poetry reading.
Thought it might be diverting.
But I will see you at dinner, I hope?
Yes. You will.
[INQUISITIVE MUSIC PLAYS]
[BANGING ON FRONT DOOR]
[DOOR OPENING]
[MRS. WARREN] Good morning, sir.
[MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
[MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
[FRONT DOOR CLOSES]
[INHALES DEEPLY]
Who was that?
Oh, only Mr. Snowden
from across the way.
He's lost his little dog and was hoping
- we might have seen it.
- [SIGHS]
- What a pity.
- I said we'd look out for it.
We shall.
[EXHALES]
[DOOR OPENS]
Oh, I do beg your pardon, Vicar.
This came through the door earlier.
I put it in my apron
and clean forgot to give
it to you. [CHUCKLES]
Thank you.
Anything you need?
Um
No.
Thank you.
[PAPER RUSTLING]
"Alas it was sold, that trinket of gold
which my ruiner gave to me
All the winter nights
on my bosom, as cold
- It lay, as his heart might be."
- [MAN] Oh, God.
You should come and listen.
[STEPHEN] " did I At thy command "
No, thank you.
[STEPHEN] "Thou bad'st us
increase and multiply
And our tyrants bid us perish.
The child lay stiff as a frozen straw
in the woman's white cold breast
And the parson in its dead features saw
His own to the truth expressed.
He turned from the bosom
whose heart was broke
Once it pillowed him as he slept
He turned from the lips
that no longer spoke
From the eyes that no longer wept "
- Thank you.
- [APPLAUSE]
When was it written?
Around 1820, I think.
Good old Shelley. Still as relevant.
Courageous to attack
hypocrisy in the church.
[ANNIE] It's always the women, isn't it,
who bear the greatest burden?
Because we have the babies,
and men can walk away.
Shelley himself walked away, I'm afraid,
left his wife and child.
- Did he?
- [RICHARD] He did.
This was before he met Mary.
His first wife drowned herself,
I think, in the Serpentine.
No.
- I mean, is that really true?
- I'm afraid so.
It all comes back to what we
were saying before, I suppose.
Words are important.
But it's what we do which really counts.
Changed your mind?
About sitting for me?
Truthfully, I would love to.
I'm afraid it really isn't possible.
I could keep the likeness minimal.
Think about it.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
Thank you.
It was fascinating,
moving in so many ways.
I'm glad you were here.
Perhaps I'll persuade my husband
to come with me next time.
Yes
By all means.
When might we see you again?
- I don't know.
- I shall have to organize
another event as quickly as possible.
Shall I hail a cab, Your Ladyship?
Yes. I'll come down with you.
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
Sell your interest in the foundry?
Some of it, not all. I
need to raise capital.
But it's the worst
possible time to sell.
The business is yet to prove itself.
It's doing better
than we could've hoped.
But we're months, years
away, even, from profit.
Is this because of the silver mine
you mentioned, Your Lordship?
I believe the Marquise
d'Etagnac is behind it.
- What have you heard?
- Whisperings, that's all.
But I'll grant you, people are saying
it's an exceptional opportunity.
How else could I raise
capital quickly?
Do you know how much we're looking at?
You can sell one of the import lines,
but they've been your
family's mainstay for 50 years.
- Sell a parcel of land?
- No.
The fastest solution would
be to borrow, Your Lordship.
You have plenty of collateral.
I've never borrowed before,
and I won't start now.
Would you like me to approach
the Marquise, Your Lordship?
No.
No, she must approach us.
I won't be seen to be
begging for an opportunity.
And she will approach
us. Why would she not?
We've impressed her at every turn,
earned her trust.
[ROSS] Agreed.
Find me an investor for the foundry.
[DOOR OPENING]
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
From the Marquise.
She is to hold a ball.
I expect it will be the most
glamorous affair of the year.
Something to look forward to.
Yes.
How was your afternoon? The, uh
The poetry?
It was enjoyable.
Extremely interesting.
Where was it?
In Bloomsbury.
How was your afternoon?
Good. Productive.
I'm hoping to embark on another
venture with the Marquise.
Really?
She has a silver mine,
which is expanding rapidly,
and she's looking for investors.
There's nothing settled yet, but I
- A silver mine?
- In Mexico. In the Americas.
[CHUCKLES]
That sounds thrilling.
Well, I think so.
You shall conquer the world.
- One step at a time.
- [CHUCKLES]
You all right?
Not really.
What do you do when you
think your mistress
Or your master
Is heading into trouble?
- Is she?
- Perhaps.
They haven't been the same since
that business with his brother.
- Hmm.
- The Reverend.
Well, it's not for us
to say anything, is it?
We only ever know half the story anyway.
About any of them.
[SIGHS]
Dear Lord
I hated it
When you didn't come to the Rochesters'.
Sorry.
The thought that you were
out in the world somewhere
Living your life without me.
Where were you?
I was viewing some paintings.
That's all.
Were you really detained?
I wasn't sure you wanted me there.
Clara, if I have ever made you feel
I hate that you could feel that.
When you're not there,
I can think only of you.
We should go and see the
Rochesters again soon, don't you think?
So, they know there's
no difficulty between us.
If you wish.
Is that your chief concern
That no one should suspect
there are difficulties between us?
No. Of course not.
Of course not. You're my chief concern.
But I'm sure you would
agree it's important.
I think if we see them again
it will only confirm their suspicions.
[FREDERICK SIGHS]
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
Please stop this.
Do you think this is all my doing?
I think we should endeavor to
draw a line and start again.
Do you think this will all just go away?
[BLOWS AIR]
[FREDERICK EXHALES]
[SIGHING]
[BELL TOLLING IN DISTANCE]
I need to know that
this is the end of it.
Or what?
Or are you thinking
you'll go to the peelers?
The choices are all mine, aren't they?
Whether I have a little word
with the ladies of the parish?
- Send a letter to the bishop?
- What we do might be a sin,
but it needn't open the door to cruelty.
I do what it takes.
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
You try living my life,
Vicar, then judge me.
Got your money's worth
though, didn't you, hmm?
You loved it.
Promise me that this is the last time.
This is the last time.
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
[INHALES SHARPLY]
[ADVENTUROUS MUSIC PLAYS]
[EXHALING]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[CHILDREN LAUGHING]
[CARRIAGE DOOR OPENS]
Right then
Steady now.
Now this is a welcome, isn't it, Peter?
[CHILDREN] Peter! Peter! Peter!
[LAUGHTER]
[EDGAR] It's so lovely to see you!
- [AMELIA] We've missed you!
- Come! Come and play!
Come on! Come on!
[AMELIA] Come on, Peter! Come on!
[LAUGHTER]
[CHILD] Let's go!
[STEPHEN] When was the last
time they all played together?
Not for a number of years.
He looks small.
That'll change, Your Grace.
Human beings are like
flowers, aren't they?
They need sunlight and air to thrive.
You thought him well enough
to come with us today?
Certainly.
His pulse is regular,
if not a touch fast.
But that's exactly what
I'd expect from a boy
who's about to do something exciting
- and a little frightening.
- Hmm.
He's brave.
The Duke and I are
extremely grateful to you
for taking on Peter's care.
I hope you know that
I'm honored, Your Grace.
We have suspended Dr. Moorcroft's visits
for the time being.
The Duke, I should warn you,
still holds some reservations
regarding your approach.
[STEPHEN] That's
entirely understandable.
I'm sure, very soon,
you'll see a great improvement
in Peter's well-being.
We can't hope for miracles, of course.
Oh, I pray for a miracle, Dr. Ellerby,
every night.
[RANDOLPH] Come on, Peter, look!
[AMELIA] There's a huge beetle!
- Thank you.
- Your Ladyship.
[DOOR OPENS]
A visitor, Your Ladyship.
The Marquise d'Etagnac.
Will you receive her?
Yes. I'll receive her in here.
[THUD]
The Marquise d'Etagnac.
- Madame!
- My dearest girl.
I hope you don't mind.
I have invited myself.
Not at all. Please.
Ah! I see you have the
invitation to my ball. Good.
Yes. Thank you.
I was going to reply to you today.
We'd be delighted to attend.
I thought the renovations are complete,
and Belgravia needs a
little excitement, yes?
Why don't our friends have more parties?
Yes.
And where is dear Frederick?
He's out. He usually is at this hour.
Ah, yes?
I hope he's not neglecting you.
- I must speak to him.
- Please don't.
Sorry.
Please don't.
I didn't mean anything by it.
Then I won't.
What is it?
I know, I know. I can
be mischievous sometimes.
That is my way.
But I also know how to
keep quiet when I need to.
I do feel that
There is a distance between
myself and Frederick.
I sometimes feel that he would
rather be anywhere else than with me.
Dear girl, you are so sweet.
I had hoped you would have longer
before the realities of marriage set in.
Men tire of us so easily. So quickly.
For them, there are so many temptations.
No, I didn't mean
Suddenly they are out all the time.
Business, the club,
making excuses not to be with us.
- Lucky them.
- I think I'm I'm sure
it is only work that is absorbing him.
Mm-hmm.
He's extremely busy. In
fact, he told me about
the new adventure that
you're planning together,
the silver mine.
- Ah, yes?
- Mm.
He's tremendously excited about it.
The import and export
allows for some trade
with the Continent, of
course, but the Americas.
Well, I'm very glad to hear it.
And you, my dear, how
are you filling your time
whilst Frederick is working?
I hope you have found
your own distractions?
[GASPS]
Live your life, beautiful Clara.
Seize the opportunities you're offered.
It is your life, yes?
Not Frederick's. Not anyone else's.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
[DOORBELL RINGS]
I'm so sorry Stephen isn't
here. He's seeing patients.
That's all right. And I won't keep you
from your work for long, only I
I'm not entirely sure how to say this.
I wondered if you found your Perdita,
because if you haven't, then
Ah. As it happens, I
did. Only yesterday.
Oh. I'm too late.
No. Goodness, I'm not going
to pass up the opportunity to paint you.
You're Well, you're
what we call a stunner.
It's a word the Brotherhood,
the Pre-Raphaelites use
for a woman who is inspiring.
[BOTH LAUGH]
We must paint you in another guise.
I can't be recognizable.
It's more the experience, which I
Yes, of course.
I can try to capture your essence
without making it at all
obvious that it's you.
This is excellent. You
need only tell me when.
[LAUGHS]
[EMILY] I'm afraid
this is rather serious.
I have reason to believe that
Nell has been deceiving us.
Um, in what way?
Firstly, in her pretense of
being a working class girl.
I have reason to suspect
that she is, in fact, well-educated,
and most probably high-born.
- Um, I'm not sure that she's
- I also believe that she's either married
or that she's a fallen woman.
I think it's possible
that she has a child,
which she's concealing from us.
And there's what looks like
baby hair inside her locket.
- Miss Dunn.
- It is a shock, I know.
Please, listen to me.
If Nell herself should ever
have need of my guidance,
I will be there by her side.
If she has had difficulty in her past,
for which she craves solace or support,
she need only ask me,
and I will offer it
As I hope you would, too.
Yes. Yeah, I would.
[BREATHES DEEPLY]
That is the charitable
thing, the Christian thing.
- Yes, is it not?
- It is.
- I
- If you'll excuse me.
[DOOR OPENS]
They've been so swollen lately.
Perhaps it is the heat.
I do not know.
Perhaps you should
consult a doctor, ma'am.
Yes.
- And in the winter
- [DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES]
I'm a martyr to the chilblains.
- What's going on?
- Oh, she's been so kind.
She's attending to my feet, dear.
Oh, no, no, no, no,
no. Get up please, Nell.
But she hasn't finished.
But get up, off your knees, please.
- I don't mind, miss.
- No, I do.
Really, Mother, I'm sure
Nell has better things to do
than to deal with your extremities.
Oh, but
They're as a distant shore, dear,
and quite unreachable.
Thank you.
And kindly start the dinner.
Yes, miss.
Thank you.
You must treat her with
more respect, Mother.
- I think I do treat her
- No, you don't.
That has to change.
- I don't suppose you'd
- No, I would not.
I would rather pull my own teeth.
That's not very nice.
Have you had a trying day?
I expect you're missing
your sister, aren't you?
What sister? The one
who's forgotten we exist?
I'm sure you'll see her soon,
and she'll know exactly what to say.
[ROSS] Ah, I was hoping
I'd see you before I left.
Would you like some tea, Mr. Ross?
Got to get on, I'm afraid.
Just had His Lordship
barking in my ear again.
Never satisfied. That's his trouble.
I thought his marriage
was making him happy.
Please. Did your
marriage make you happy?
Less said about that the better.
[CHUCKLES]
Soap. Lavender. Your favorite.
Just promise to think of me
Next time you're in your bathtub.
- Good day, Mrs. Enright.
- [CHUCKLES]
[DOOR OPENS]
I thought you would like to know
- that I saw the Marquise today.
- Really?
- I wish you'd told me she was coming.
- I didn't know.
She simply arrived.
- And how was she?
- Very well.
I managed to speak to
her about the silver mine.
[EXHALES]
Was I not right to?
The silver mine?
I told her that you were
extremely excited about it.
About how you've always wanted
to find more opportunities abroad.
You shouldn't have done that.
I thought I was helping.
It wasn't long ago that
you were asking for my help,
asking me to speak on your behalf.
Please. I appreciate that, but
[FREDERICK SIGHS]
Good morning, Nell.
- Oh, sorry
- Don't worry, Miss.
Do you need something?
Actually
I have a confession to make.
But I want you to know that I've
only acted as a concern for you,
for your welfare.
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
I looked inside your locket.
I wish you hadn't.
It was probably wrong of me.
But the lock of hair
It is from a baby's head, I think?
- Nell?
- Do you want me to leave?
No. That's not what I want at all.
I want to be of assistance to you.
You can't be.
Oh, good heavens. Oh dear.
Come, come, shh, shh
I'm sorry I've distressed you.
But I do think I have a
right to an explanation.
Do you have a child?
But I did.
Lily.
[VOICE BREAKING] Her name was Lily.
What happened to Lily?
She froze
In the night
In my arms
In a doorway.
[SNIFFLES]
[CRYING] It was my fault.
No.
No, I don't think it could have been
I sinned.
I gave her life
And I failed her.
[SNIFFLES]
May I go, please?
Yes, yes. Go and lay, go and lay down.
I shall bring you some tea.
I won't hear of you leaving us.
No matter what the circumstances.
These things happen
I imagine.
I am truly sorry for you.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS IN DISTANCE]
It needs to come off, the corset.
The goddesses didn't subject
themselves to corsets.
Well, can't he use his imagination?
It's about the flow of the fabric,
the lines of the body.
Yes, I understand.
- [STEPHEN] May I come in?
- [RICHARD] Of course.
I have to go out. I
thought I'd say goodbye.
What do you think?
Aphrodite, I presume?
Yes.
Well, I hope you enjoy the
experience, Lady Trenchard.
Thank you.
Dr. Ellerby
Thank you for the volume of poems.
[STEPHEN] My pleasure.
I think he might need you to keep still.
Oh [CHUCKLES] Sorry.
[SIGHS]
Have you modeled for other artists,
apart from Richard?
Quite a few. It's my living.
I'd like to pay my way.
And I try to save every
penny I can now for her.
I want her to have
chances I didn't have
An education.
- Choices. [CHUCKLES]
- [BABY COOS]
Her father will be able to
help with that, won't he?
Her father's a publican in Shoreditch,
drinking his way through his own stock.
Don't worry.
His Lordship has sent word
that he intends to dine
at his club again this
evening, Your Ladyship,
and that he won't be back until late.
Really? How nice for him.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Oh!
Sorry, Your Ladyship.
It's all right, Mawd.
Come through for a moment.
We haven't really spoken
since I came here, have we?
How are you?
Well, thank you, Your Ladyship.
And are you enjoying your work?
I mean, do you find it manageable?
Are you treated kindly?
- Yes, Your Ladyship.
- That's good.
What do you hope for in life, Mawd?
I don't know, Your Ladyship.
You won't always be
a housemaid, will you?
Would you like to be
Housekeeper? Or a lady's maid?
You have to be cleverer
than me for that.
I'm sure you're quite clever enough.
I'm not, Your Ladyship.
Can you read and write?
Would you like me to teach you to read?
I mean
I would like to teach you.
I have the time
And a few minutes every day.
We could try to keep
it between ourselves.
And Miss Davison perhaps.
Think about it.
I would like that.
I would like that, Your Ladyship.
Then let's start tomorrow.
What's making you so happy, Mawdikins?
- Lost a penny, found sixpence?
- Maybe.
Will you be going back
there, Your Ladyship?
To the studio?
Probably.
I like it there.
But it is a different world, isn't it?
Please say what you want to say.
I'm sorry, Your Ladyship.
Only conventions are there for a reason.
And we break them at our peril.
Perhaps they're there to be broken.
Questioned, at least.
Otherwise, how would we ever progress?
Is this about Dr. Ellerby?
Partly.
Yes.
I hardly saw him today.
But he saw you.
Please stop it.
I'm glad you feel able to
express your thoughts to me,
but really, your concerns
are quite unfounded.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
[FREDERICK] Thank you
for seeing me, Madame,
but it isn't the foundry I
wish to speak to you about.
I believe Lady Trenchard may
have said something to you
last time you met regarding
one of your projects
A silver mine, and I wanted you to know
that she had misunderstood
something which I said to her.
- I don't want you to
- Ah, mon ami,
let us put our cards on the table.
The only reason I have not
approached you about the mine
is because I did not
wish to embarrass you.
I know, better than anyone, perhaps,
that with the foundry,
you're somewhat extended.
I am by no means at the
limits of my resources.
You have my word on that, Madame.
I would very much like to
know more about the mine.
I would welcome the opportunity
to work with you again.
I see. I will speak to Nicoli.
We may be too late, but let's see.
Thank you.
But you must promise
to do something for me.
Promise me you will not
be angry with dear Clara
because of what she said.
What makes you think I would be angry?
- I hope she hasn't
- I think it is difficult for you
to have a romantic young woman
landing in the middle of
your life like an explosive.
I have the greatest respect
and affection for Lady Trenchard.
Frederick, this is your
very British way of saying
that you love her passionately.
I do.
But her behavior It
sometimes confounds you.
Well, she
Is a little more impulsive than I am.
Young women like Clara,
they thrive on drama.
You must hold the line, Frederick.
Show her that you will not be drawn
into her emotional extravagances,
and that life must be
lived by your rules.
- No
- She is young.
She will learn that you were right.
That is my advice, though
you didn't ask for it.
And with the white ribbon.
[CLARA] It's sweet.
I wonder if it isn't a little girlish?
You're thinking of
something more sophisticated?
Let me see.
Yes
And in this design, perhaps?
I think the pink is
prettier for a ball gown.
[DRESSMAKER] It's Your
Ladyship's decision,
of course.
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
[LIVELY WALTZ PLAYING]
[LIVELY WALTZ PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
The Lord and Lady Trenchard.
Goodness me.
Well, that's quite an
affair and no mistake.
They only had a red carpet
rolled down the steps.
I never saw so many carriages.
She looked beautiful,
didn't she? Her Ladyship.
She looked a picture, Mawdie.
Anyone can look a picture with
diamonds around their neck.
You should drop some
hints, Mrs. Enright.
[ENRIGHT] Mm.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
His Imperial Majesty Napoleon III,
Emperor of the French,
and her Imperial
Majesty, Empress Eugenie.
- [FREDERICK] Good Lord.
- Indeed.
One isn't used to feeling
like the hoi polloi.
Apparently, Disraeli is expected.
The Marquise She's
a remarkable woman.
Rumor has it the Emperor is
a fellow investor of ours.
- The silver mine.
- Hmm.
Claims the war and all the trouble
has left him penniless, but in fact,
he has a secret hoard,
and he's entrusting it to madame.
Delicious, isn't it?
Lady Trenchard.
Lord Netherbury.
- Lady Netherbury.
- How splendid you look, my dear.
- Thank you and
- [LORD NETHERBURY] You have surpassed yourself.
- Surpassed yourself.
- Good evening.
That's what I call a gown,
Edith, for future reference.
Now I shall require at least two dances.
You've brought it on
yourself, you know? [CHUCKLES]
[CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]
- You look very well, Duchess.
- Thank you. I am.
In fact, I haven't felt
this happy in years.
The Duke and I have
reached an understanding
regarding Peter's care.
I'm very glad to hear that.
I am starting to feel hopeful
about the possibility
of him remaining with us.
And how are you, dear Frederick?
Well, thank you.
And Clara? She looks stunning tonight.
Yes, I'm sure she's
enjoying the attention.
And why should she not?
Well, we have been experiencing
some difficulties of late.
I did wonder.
[FREDERICK] It's frightening.
I wish more than anything that we
could find a way back to how we were.
[SIGHS] Bliss.
The rightness of what
we shared, it was
And it's slipping away.
Frederick
I know only too well how
testing marriage can be.
Sometimes it feels like an
endless round of misunderstandings.
But with affection and
goodwill on both sides,
you will get through it.
I promise.
Thank you.
Thank you.
[MARQUISE] Don't torture yourself.
They have been friends for
many years, have they not?
Yes. I wasn't thinking
But then can a man and a
woman ever simply be friends?
- [DANCE MUSIC PLAYING]
- Ah! We dance!
I believe the first is mine.
- It is.
- [CHUCKLES]
You're far too late, Trenchard.
Let's show him how it's done, shall we?
[HORSE BLUSTERS]
Monsieur.
Avec les compliments de Madame.
Thank you.
What's that?
- Business.
- [KNOCKS ON ROOF]
Did you enjoy your evening?
Somewhat.
Not as much as you did, perhaps.
What do you mean?
I mean, one must be mindful
of the degree of attention one solicits.
Men like Netherbury are
quick to take advantage if
If what?
But one of us, at least,
must observe the proprieties.
[SCOFFS]
Do you know what this reminds me of?
That artist in Italy
The sketch he drew of me.
What are you talking about?
Have we really come
no further than this?
If I seek attention,
perhaps it's because I
receive so little from you.
Though you're happy enough to give
- your attention to the Duchess.
- [SCOFFS]
Perhaps you understand
now how hurtful it is
to be condemned so quickly,
- so readily.
- Condemned?
Why must you always
leap to such extremes?
I honestly believe I
don't know you at all.
I'm perfectly sure I don't know you.
You know more about me
than any living soul.
You don't even know yourself.
You don't have the courage
to look into your own heart.
You can't even speak
to your own brother.
[SIGHS]
[DOOR OPENS]
[SIGHS]
We need to talk about this.
We can't just pretend that
all of this will mend itself.
There's been enough talking. God knows.
I don't want to live my life like this,
and I would hope that you don't either.
I want to live with trust And love!
[SCOFFS]
So do I.
Do you have an investor for me yet?
I'm speaking to someone, Your Lordship,
but these things take time.
We don't have time, as you can see.
We must borrow.
Are you sure I can't come
with you, Your Ladyship?
I really think I should.
[EXHALES]
[DOORBELL RINGING]
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
Lady Trenchard, hello.
- I'm sorry it's so early.
- Oh, don't worry. I've been up for hours.
Will you come up? We're
about to have some coffee.
[CRYING]
- No, no, no, no, no
- [SOBS]
[CONTINUES SOBBING]
- What's happened?
- [CRYING] I'm losing him!
I'm losing him. [CONTINUES SOBBING]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
What have you done?
That there was a rift with your father,
which was not of your making.
He longs to be reconciled.
- [FREDERICK] You don't know him.
- [EMILY] You met my sister.
- I did. It was a pleasure.
- She's all charm.
He didn't go to her when she was dying?
[JAMES] The wounds are deep.
[STEPHEN] How are you?
You seem a little sad, if
you don't mind my saying.
A public gallery is one thing,
but this is a gentleman's
private residence.
I've heard nothing at
all about a silver mine.
Then you should have done.
I would always be open
to investment opportunities
here or abroad.
Good.
Where on earth did you
learn to play like that?
[ROCHESTER] Sorry I haven't
been in to see you for a while.
- Fathers
- This is no life for him.
Perhaps you will not accept
love from those who offer it
because you choose not to.
[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]
[REFINED MUSIC PLAYING]
[TINKLES]
[NOTE PLAYS]
[SWEEPING ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PLAYS]
[LAUGHS]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS]
Are you going out?
Yes, a poetry reading.
Thought it might be diverting.
But I will see you at dinner, I hope?
Yes. You will.
[INQUISITIVE MUSIC PLAYS]
[BANGING ON FRONT DOOR]
[DOOR OPENING]
[MRS. WARREN] Good morning, sir.
[MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
[MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
[FRONT DOOR CLOSES]
[INHALES DEEPLY]
Who was that?
Oh, only Mr. Snowden
from across the way.
He's lost his little dog and was hoping
- we might have seen it.
- [SIGHS]
- What a pity.
- I said we'd look out for it.
We shall.
[EXHALES]
[DOOR OPENS]
Oh, I do beg your pardon, Vicar.
This came through the door earlier.
I put it in my apron
and clean forgot to give
it to you. [CHUCKLES]
Thank you.
Anything you need?
Um
No.
Thank you.
[PAPER RUSTLING]
"Alas it was sold, that trinket of gold
which my ruiner gave to me
All the winter nights
on my bosom, as cold
- It lay, as his heart might be."
- [MAN] Oh, God.
You should come and listen.
[STEPHEN] " did I At thy command "
No, thank you.
[STEPHEN] "Thou bad'st us
increase and multiply
And our tyrants bid us perish.
The child lay stiff as a frozen straw
in the woman's white cold breast
And the parson in its dead features saw
His own to the truth expressed.
He turned from the bosom
whose heart was broke
Once it pillowed him as he slept
He turned from the lips
that no longer spoke
From the eyes that no longer wept "
- Thank you.
- [APPLAUSE]
When was it written?
Around 1820, I think.
Good old Shelley. Still as relevant.
Courageous to attack
hypocrisy in the church.
[ANNIE] It's always the women, isn't it,
who bear the greatest burden?
Because we have the babies,
and men can walk away.
Shelley himself walked away, I'm afraid,
left his wife and child.
- Did he?
- [RICHARD] He did.
This was before he met Mary.
His first wife drowned herself,
I think, in the Serpentine.
No.
- I mean, is that really true?
- I'm afraid so.
It all comes back to what we
were saying before, I suppose.
Words are important.
But it's what we do which really counts.
Changed your mind?
About sitting for me?
Truthfully, I would love to.
I'm afraid it really isn't possible.
I could keep the likeness minimal.
Think about it.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
Thank you.
It was fascinating,
moving in so many ways.
I'm glad you were here.
Perhaps I'll persuade my husband
to come with me next time.
Yes
By all means.
When might we see you again?
- I don't know.
- I shall have to organize
another event as quickly as possible.
Shall I hail a cab, Your Ladyship?
Yes. I'll come down with you.
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
Sell your interest in the foundry?
Some of it, not all. I
need to raise capital.
But it's the worst
possible time to sell.
The business is yet to prove itself.
It's doing better
than we could've hoped.
But we're months, years
away, even, from profit.
Is this because of the silver mine
you mentioned, Your Lordship?
I believe the Marquise
d'Etagnac is behind it.
- What have you heard?
- Whisperings, that's all.
But I'll grant you, people are saying
it's an exceptional opportunity.
How else could I raise
capital quickly?
Do you know how much we're looking at?
You can sell one of the import lines,
but they've been your
family's mainstay for 50 years.
- Sell a parcel of land?
- No.
The fastest solution would
be to borrow, Your Lordship.
You have plenty of collateral.
I've never borrowed before,
and I won't start now.
Would you like me to approach
the Marquise, Your Lordship?
No.
No, she must approach us.
I won't be seen to be
begging for an opportunity.
And she will approach
us. Why would she not?
We've impressed her at every turn,
earned her trust.
[ROSS] Agreed.
Find me an investor for the foundry.
[DOOR OPENING]
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
From the Marquise.
She is to hold a ball.
I expect it will be the most
glamorous affair of the year.
Something to look forward to.
Yes.
How was your afternoon? The, uh
The poetry?
It was enjoyable.
Extremely interesting.
Where was it?
In Bloomsbury.
How was your afternoon?
Good. Productive.
I'm hoping to embark on another
venture with the Marquise.
Really?
She has a silver mine,
which is expanding rapidly,
and she's looking for investors.
There's nothing settled yet, but I
- A silver mine?
- In Mexico. In the Americas.
[CHUCKLES]
That sounds thrilling.
Well, I think so.
You shall conquer the world.
- One step at a time.
- [CHUCKLES]
You all right?
Not really.
What do you do when you
think your mistress
Or your master
Is heading into trouble?
- Is she?
- Perhaps.
They haven't been the same since
that business with his brother.
- Hmm.
- The Reverend.
Well, it's not for us
to say anything, is it?
We only ever know half the story anyway.
About any of them.
[SIGHS]
Dear Lord
I hated it
When you didn't come to the Rochesters'.
Sorry.
The thought that you were
out in the world somewhere
Living your life without me.
Where were you?
I was viewing some paintings.
That's all.
Were you really detained?
I wasn't sure you wanted me there.
Clara, if I have ever made you feel
I hate that you could feel that.
When you're not there,
I can think only of you.
We should go and see the
Rochesters again soon, don't you think?
So, they know there's
no difficulty between us.
If you wish.
Is that your chief concern
That no one should suspect
there are difficulties between us?
No. Of course not.
Of course not. You're my chief concern.
But I'm sure you would
agree it's important.
I think if we see them again
it will only confirm their suspicions.
[FREDERICK SIGHS]
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
Please stop this.
Do you think this is all my doing?
I think we should endeavor to
draw a line and start again.
Do you think this will all just go away?
[BLOWS AIR]
[FREDERICK EXHALES]
[SIGHING]
[BELL TOLLING IN DISTANCE]
I need to know that
this is the end of it.
Or what?
Or are you thinking
you'll go to the peelers?
The choices are all mine, aren't they?
Whether I have a little word
with the ladies of the parish?
- Send a letter to the bishop?
- What we do might be a sin,
but it needn't open the door to cruelty.
I do what it takes.
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
You try living my life,
Vicar, then judge me.
Got your money's worth
though, didn't you, hmm?
You loved it.
Promise me that this is the last time.
This is the last time.
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
[INHALES SHARPLY]
[ADVENTUROUS MUSIC PLAYS]
[EXHALING]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[CHILDREN LAUGHING]
[CARRIAGE DOOR OPENS]
Right then
Steady now.
Now this is a welcome, isn't it, Peter?
[CHILDREN] Peter! Peter! Peter!
[LAUGHTER]
[EDGAR] It's so lovely to see you!
- [AMELIA] We've missed you!
- Come! Come and play!
Come on! Come on!
[AMELIA] Come on, Peter! Come on!
[LAUGHTER]
[CHILD] Let's go!
[STEPHEN] When was the last
time they all played together?
Not for a number of years.
He looks small.
That'll change, Your Grace.
Human beings are like
flowers, aren't they?
They need sunlight and air to thrive.
You thought him well enough
to come with us today?
Certainly.
His pulse is regular,
if not a touch fast.
But that's exactly what
I'd expect from a boy
who's about to do something exciting
- and a little frightening.
- Hmm.
He's brave.
The Duke and I are
extremely grateful to you
for taking on Peter's care.
I hope you know that
I'm honored, Your Grace.
We have suspended Dr. Moorcroft's visits
for the time being.
The Duke, I should warn you,
still holds some reservations
regarding your approach.
[STEPHEN] That's
entirely understandable.
I'm sure, very soon,
you'll see a great improvement
in Peter's well-being.
We can't hope for miracles, of course.
Oh, I pray for a miracle, Dr. Ellerby,
every night.
[RANDOLPH] Come on, Peter, look!
[AMELIA] There's a huge beetle!
- Thank you.
- Your Ladyship.
[DOOR OPENS]
A visitor, Your Ladyship.
The Marquise d'Etagnac.
Will you receive her?
Yes. I'll receive her in here.
[THUD]
The Marquise d'Etagnac.
- Madame!
- My dearest girl.
I hope you don't mind.
I have invited myself.
Not at all. Please.
Ah! I see you have the
invitation to my ball. Good.
Yes. Thank you.
I was going to reply to you today.
We'd be delighted to attend.
I thought the renovations are complete,
and Belgravia needs a
little excitement, yes?
Why don't our friends have more parties?
Yes.
And where is dear Frederick?
He's out. He usually is at this hour.
Ah, yes?
I hope he's not neglecting you.
- I must speak to him.
- Please don't.
Sorry.
Please don't.
I didn't mean anything by it.
Then I won't.
What is it?
I know, I know. I can
be mischievous sometimes.
That is my way.
But I also know how to
keep quiet when I need to.
I do feel that
There is a distance between
myself and Frederick.
I sometimes feel that he would
rather be anywhere else than with me.
Dear girl, you are so sweet.
I had hoped you would have longer
before the realities of marriage set in.
Men tire of us so easily. So quickly.
For them, there are so many temptations.
No, I didn't mean
Suddenly they are out all the time.
Business, the club,
making excuses not to be with us.
- Lucky them.
- I think I'm I'm sure
it is only work that is absorbing him.
Mm-hmm.
He's extremely busy. In
fact, he told me about
the new adventure that
you're planning together,
the silver mine.
- Ah, yes?
- Mm.
He's tremendously excited about it.
The import and export
allows for some trade
with the Continent, of
course, but the Americas.
Well, I'm very glad to hear it.
And you, my dear, how
are you filling your time
whilst Frederick is working?
I hope you have found
your own distractions?
[GASPS]
Live your life, beautiful Clara.
Seize the opportunities you're offered.
It is your life, yes?
Not Frederick's. Not anyone else's.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
[DOORBELL RINGS]
I'm so sorry Stephen isn't
here. He's seeing patients.
That's all right. And I won't keep you
from your work for long, only I
I'm not entirely sure how to say this.
I wondered if you found your Perdita,
because if you haven't, then
Ah. As it happens, I
did. Only yesterday.
Oh. I'm too late.
No. Goodness, I'm not going
to pass up the opportunity to paint you.
You're Well, you're
what we call a stunner.
It's a word the Brotherhood,
the Pre-Raphaelites use
for a woman who is inspiring.
[BOTH LAUGH]
We must paint you in another guise.
I can't be recognizable.
It's more the experience, which I
Yes, of course.
I can try to capture your essence
without making it at all
obvious that it's you.
This is excellent. You
need only tell me when.
[LAUGHS]
[EMILY] I'm afraid
this is rather serious.
I have reason to believe that
Nell has been deceiving us.
Um, in what way?
Firstly, in her pretense of
being a working class girl.
I have reason to suspect
that she is, in fact, well-educated,
and most probably high-born.
- Um, I'm not sure that she's
- I also believe that she's either married
or that she's a fallen woman.
I think it's possible
that she has a child,
which she's concealing from us.
And there's what looks like
baby hair inside her locket.
- Miss Dunn.
- It is a shock, I know.
Please, listen to me.
If Nell herself should ever
have need of my guidance,
I will be there by her side.
If she has had difficulty in her past,
for which she craves solace or support,
she need only ask me,
and I will offer it
As I hope you would, too.
Yes. Yeah, I would.
[BREATHES DEEPLY]
That is the charitable
thing, the Christian thing.
- Yes, is it not?
- It is.
- I
- If you'll excuse me.
[DOOR OPENS]
They've been so swollen lately.
Perhaps it is the heat.
I do not know.
Perhaps you should
consult a doctor, ma'am.
Yes.
- And in the winter
- [DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES]
I'm a martyr to the chilblains.
- What's going on?
- Oh, she's been so kind.
She's attending to my feet, dear.
Oh, no, no, no, no,
no. Get up please, Nell.
But she hasn't finished.
But get up, off your knees, please.
- I don't mind, miss.
- No, I do.
Really, Mother, I'm sure
Nell has better things to do
than to deal with your extremities.
Oh, but
They're as a distant shore, dear,
and quite unreachable.
Thank you.
And kindly start the dinner.
Yes, miss.
Thank you.
You must treat her with
more respect, Mother.
- I think I do treat her
- No, you don't.
That has to change.
- I don't suppose you'd
- No, I would not.
I would rather pull my own teeth.
That's not very nice.
Have you had a trying day?
I expect you're missing
your sister, aren't you?
What sister? The one
who's forgotten we exist?
I'm sure you'll see her soon,
and she'll know exactly what to say.
[ROSS] Ah, I was hoping
I'd see you before I left.
Would you like some tea, Mr. Ross?
Got to get on, I'm afraid.
Just had His Lordship
barking in my ear again.
Never satisfied. That's his trouble.
I thought his marriage
was making him happy.
Please. Did your
marriage make you happy?
Less said about that the better.
[CHUCKLES]
Soap. Lavender. Your favorite.
Just promise to think of me
Next time you're in your bathtub.
- Good day, Mrs. Enright.
- [CHUCKLES]
[DOOR OPENS]
I thought you would like to know
- that I saw the Marquise today.
- Really?
- I wish you'd told me she was coming.
- I didn't know.
She simply arrived.
- And how was she?
- Very well.
I managed to speak to
her about the silver mine.
[EXHALES]
Was I not right to?
The silver mine?
I told her that you were
extremely excited about it.
About how you've always wanted
to find more opportunities abroad.
You shouldn't have done that.
I thought I was helping.
It wasn't long ago that
you were asking for my help,
asking me to speak on your behalf.
Please. I appreciate that, but
[FREDERICK SIGHS]
Good morning, Nell.
- Oh, sorry
- Don't worry, Miss.
Do you need something?
Actually
I have a confession to make.
But I want you to know that I've
only acted as a concern for you,
for your welfare.
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
I looked inside your locket.
I wish you hadn't.
It was probably wrong of me.
But the lock of hair
It is from a baby's head, I think?
- Nell?
- Do you want me to leave?
No. That's not what I want at all.
I want to be of assistance to you.
You can't be.
Oh, good heavens. Oh dear.
Come, come, shh, shh
I'm sorry I've distressed you.
But I do think I have a
right to an explanation.
Do you have a child?
But I did.
Lily.
[VOICE BREAKING] Her name was Lily.
What happened to Lily?
She froze
In the night
In my arms
In a doorway.
[SNIFFLES]
[CRYING] It was my fault.
No.
No, I don't think it could have been
I sinned.
I gave her life
And I failed her.
[SNIFFLES]
May I go, please?
Yes, yes. Go and lay, go and lay down.
I shall bring you some tea.
I won't hear of you leaving us.
No matter what the circumstances.
These things happen
I imagine.
I am truly sorry for you.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS IN DISTANCE]
It needs to come off, the corset.
The goddesses didn't subject
themselves to corsets.
Well, can't he use his imagination?
It's about the flow of the fabric,
the lines of the body.
Yes, I understand.
- [STEPHEN] May I come in?
- [RICHARD] Of course.
I have to go out. I
thought I'd say goodbye.
What do you think?
Aphrodite, I presume?
Yes.
Well, I hope you enjoy the
experience, Lady Trenchard.
Thank you.
Dr. Ellerby
Thank you for the volume of poems.
[STEPHEN] My pleasure.
I think he might need you to keep still.
Oh [CHUCKLES] Sorry.
[SIGHS]
Have you modeled for other artists,
apart from Richard?
Quite a few. It's my living.
I'd like to pay my way.
And I try to save every
penny I can now for her.
I want her to have
chances I didn't have
An education.
- Choices. [CHUCKLES]
- [BABY COOS]
Her father will be able to
help with that, won't he?
Her father's a publican in Shoreditch,
drinking his way through his own stock.
Don't worry.
His Lordship has sent word
that he intends to dine
at his club again this
evening, Your Ladyship,
and that he won't be back until late.
Really? How nice for him.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Oh!
Sorry, Your Ladyship.
It's all right, Mawd.
Come through for a moment.
We haven't really spoken
since I came here, have we?
How are you?
Well, thank you, Your Ladyship.
And are you enjoying your work?
I mean, do you find it manageable?
Are you treated kindly?
- Yes, Your Ladyship.
- That's good.
What do you hope for in life, Mawd?
I don't know, Your Ladyship.
You won't always be
a housemaid, will you?
Would you like to be
Housekeeper? Or a lady's maid?
You have to be cleverer
than me for that.
I'm sure you're quite clever enough.
I'm not, Your Ladyship.
Can you read and write?
Would you like me to teach you to read?
I mean
I would like to teach you.
I have the time
And a few minutes every day.
We could try to keep
it between ourselves.
And Miss Davison perhaps.
Think about it.
I would like that.
I would like that, Your Ladyship.
Then let's start tomorrow.
What's making you so happy, Mawdikins?
- Lost a penny, found sixpence?
- Maybe.
Will you be going back
there, Your Ladyship?
To the studio?
Probably.
I like it there.
But it is a different world, isn't it?
Please say what you want to say.
I'm sorry, Your Ladyship.
Only conventions are there for a reason.
And we break them at our peril.
Perhaps they're there to be broken.
Questioned, at least.
Otherwise, how would we ever progress?
Is this about Dr. Ellerby?
Partly.
Yes.
I hardly saw him today.
But he saw you.
Please stop it.
I'm glad you feel able to
express your thoughts to me,
but really, your concerns
are quite unfounded.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
[FREDERICK] Thank you
for seeing me, Madame,
but it isn't the foundry I
wish to speak to you about.
I believe Lady Trenchard may
have said something to you
last time you met regarding
one of your projects
A silver mine, and I wanted you to know
that she had misunderstood
something which I said to her.
- I don't want you to
- Ah, mon ami,
let us put our cards on the table.
The only reason I have not
approached you about the mine
is because I did not
wish to embarrass you.
I know, better than anyone, perhaps,
that with the foundry,
you're somewhat extended.
I am by no means at the
limits of my resources.
You have my word on that, Madame.
I would very much like to
know more about the mine.
I would welcome the opportunity
to work with you again.
I see. I will speak to Nicoli.
We may be too late, but let's see.
Thank you.
But you must promise
to do something for me.
Promise me you will not
be angry with dear Clara
because of what she said.
What makes you think I would be angry?
- I hope she hasn't
- I think it is difficult for you
to have a romantic young woman
landing in the middle of
your life like an explosive.
I have the greatest respect
and affection for Lady Trenchard.
Frederick, this is your
very British way of saying
that you love her passionately.
I do.
But her behavior It
sometimes confounds you.
Well, she
Is a little more impulsive than I am.
Young women like Clara,
they thrive on drama.
You must hold the line, Frederick.
Show her that you will not be drawn
into her emotional extravagances,
and that life must be
lived by your rules.
- No
- She is young.
She will learn that you were right.
That is my advice, though
you didn't ask for it.
And with the white ribbon.
[CLARA] It's sweet.
I wonder if it isn't a little girlish?
You're thinking of
something more sophisticated?
Let me see.
Yes
And in this design, perhaps?
I think the pink is
prettier for a ball gown.
[DRESSMAKER] It's Your
Ladyship's decision,
of course.
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
[LIVELY WALTZ PLAYING]
[LIVELY WALTZ PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
The Lord and Lady Trenchard.
Goodness me.
Well, that's quite an
affair and no mistake.
They only had a red carpet
rolled down the steps.
I never saw so many carriages.
She looked beautiful,
didn't she? Her Ladyship.
She looked a picture, Mawdie.
Anyone can look a picture with
diamonds around their neck.
You should drop some
hints, Mrs. Enright.
[ENRIGHT] Mm.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
His Imperial Majesty Napoleon III,
Emperor of the French,
and her Imperial
Majesty, Empress Eugenie.
- [FREDERICK] Good Lord.
- Indeed.
One isn't used to feeling
like the hoi polloi.
Apparently, Disraeli is expected.
The Marquise She's
a remarkable woman.
Rumor has it the Emperor is
a fellow investor of ours.
- The silver mine.
- Hmm.
Claims the war and all the trouble
has left him penniless, but in fact,
he has a secret hoard,
and he's entrusting it to madame.
Delicious, isn't it?
Lady Trenchard.
Lord Netherbury.
- Lady Netherbury.
- How splendid you look, my dear.
- Thank you and
- [LORD NETHERBURY] You have surpassed yourself.
- Surpassed yourself.
- Good evening.
That's what I call a gown,
Edith, for future reference.
Now I shall require at least two dances.
You've brought it on
yourself, you know? [CHUCKLES]
[CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]
- You look very well, Duchess.
- Thank you. I am.
In fact, I haven't felt
this happy in years.
The Duke and I have
reached an understanding
regarding Peter's care.
I'm very glad to hear that.
I am starting to feel hopeful
about the possibility
of him remaining with us.
And how are you, dear Frederick?
Well, thank you.
And Clara? She looks stunning tonight.
Yes, I'm sure she's
enjoying the attention.
And why should she not?
Well, we have been experiencing
some difficulties of late.
I did wonder.
[FREDERICK] It's frightening.
I wish more than anything that we
could find a way back to how we were.
[SIGHS] Bliss.
The rightness of what
we shared, it was
And it's slipping away.
Frederick
I know only too well how
testing marriage can be.
Sometimes it feels like an
endless round of misunderstandings.
But with affection and
goodwill on both sides,
you will get through it.
I promise.
Thank you.
Thank you.
[MARQUISE] Don't torture yourself.
They have been friends for
many years, have they not?
Yes. I wasn't thinking
But then can a man and a
woman ever simply be friends?
- [DANCE MUSIC PLAYING]
- Ah! We dance!
I believe the first is mine.
- It is.
- [CHUCKLES]
You're far too late, Trenchard.
Let's show him how it's done, shall we?
[HORSE BLUSTERS]
Monsieur.
Avec les compliments de Madame.
Thank you.
What's that?
- Business.
- [KNOCKS ON ROOF]
Did you enjoy your evening?
Somewhat.
Not as much as you did, perhaps.
What do you mean?
I mean, one must be mindful
of the degree of attention one solicits.
Men like Netherbury are
quick to take advantage if
If what?
But one of us, at least,
must observe the proprieties.
[SCOFFS]
Do you know what this reminds me of?
That artist in Italy
The sketch he drew of me.
What are you talking about?
Have we really come
no further than this?
If I seek attention,
perhaps it's because I
receive so little from you.
Though you're happy enough to give
- your attention to the Duchess.
- [SCOFFS]
Perhaps you understand
now how hurtful it is
to be condemned so quickly,
- so readily.
- Condemned?
Why must you always
leap to such extremes?
I honestly believe I
don't know you at all.
I'm perfectly sure I don't know you.
You know more about me
than any living soul.
You don't even know yourself.
You don't have the courage
to look into your own heart.
You can't even speak
to your own brother.
[SIGHS]
[DOOR OPENS]
[SIGHS]
We need to talk about this.
We can't just pretend that
all of this will mend itself.
There's been enough talking. God knows.
I don't want to live my life like this,
and I would hope that you don't either.
I want to live with trust And love!
[SCOFFS]
So do I.
Do you have an investor for me yet?
I'm speaking to someone, Your Lordship,
but these things take time.
We don't have time, as you can see.
We must borrow.
Are you sure I can't come
with you, Your Ladyship?
I really think I should.
[EXHALES]
[DOORBELL RINGING]
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
Lady Trenchard, hello.
- I'm sorry it's so early.
- Oh, don't worry. I've been up for hours.
Will you come up? We're
about to have some coffee.
[CRYING]
- No, no, no, no, no
- [SOBS]
[CONTINUES SOBBING]
- What's happened?
- [CRYING] I'm losing him!
I'm losing him. [CONTINUES SOBBING]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
What have you done?