0:00:02 > 0:00:04These are birthing pains. The child will be born tonight.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06But surely that's a month before her time?
0:00:06 > 0:00:09Doubtless the fall has brought on her travail.
0:00:09 > 0:00:11A black moon. 'Tis a bad omen.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14He appears no worse for coming a month early.
0:00:14 > 0:00:15His name will be Valentine.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20This be my brother Drake.
0:00:20 > 0:00:21What brings you here?
0:00:21 > 0:00:23Father, sir. He is a-dyin'.
0:00:23 > 0:00:25I will do as he bid me.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27Go forth into the world and save souls.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30May I present my daughter Morwenna.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33Morwenna. 'Tis a liltin', musical name.
0:00:33 > 0:00:34A governess?
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Your cousin is a most amiable girl.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38Her presence here will take the burden off you.
0:00:38 > 0:00:39Shall we begin?
0:00:39 > 0:00:41A remarkable woman I've married.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44Dwight returned just before dawn and left shortly after for Falmouth.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46Be Mr Penvenen very sick?
0:00:46 > 0:00:49I will remove myself from your life and there will be no need
0:00:49 > 0:00:51for our paths to cross ever again.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54I must tell you, Ross, I'm with child.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- MAN:- You settling well down here, Drake?
0:02:31 > 0:02:34Yet Jesus did also say, "Let he who is without sin
0:02:34 > 0:02:37"cast the first stone".
0:02:37 > 0:02:40I speak to ye now as a fellow sinner.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44Will you rise with me from the slough of despond
0:02:44 > 0:02:46and kiss the feet of our Lord?
0:02:46 > 0:02:47If he wished for an easy life,
0:02:47 > 0:02:50he'd do well to keep his head down and his mouth shut.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52Is he giving you trouble?
0:02:52 > 0:02:56Nay, he do labour hard as any, more 'n most.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59Ah. Truth is, in time of war and famine,
0:02:59 > 0:03:02there's plenty looking for something to believe in.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05..and stamp that soul with the image of God...
0:03:17 > 0:03:21Did I mention that Verity will join us for the christening?
0:03:21 > 0:03:22Indeed.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26That's my aunt. She's a Poldark, like me and Aunt Agatha.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30Will the other Poldarks be coming, the ones at Nampara?
0:03:30 > 0:03:33My dear, it is your good fortune to be unacquainted with
0:03:33 > 0:03:37the Nampara Poldarks, and long may you remain so blest.
0:03:37 > 0:03:44Ross Poldark has chosen to sever all ties with his Trenwith relations,
0:03:44 > 0:03:48and we feel nothing but relief at being spared his intrusions.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19Thank 'ee Lord for sendin' us these gifts, this food, this water...
0:04:19 > 0:04:22This house!
0:04:22 > 0:04:23By the grace of God...
0:04:23 > 0:04:25By the grace o' Cap'n Ross!
0:04:26 > 0:04:29Yet, 'tis the Lord have guided he to offer such a thing.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32On the contrary, it was the tip of your sister's foot did that!
0:04:33 > 0:04:36'Twill be a fine place to start our mission.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39And so we pray for new beams to mend our broken roof and then we
0:04:39 > 0:04:42will do everything in our power to bring redemption to the
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- dark places of Cornwall. - Good luck with that!
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Is Trenwith such a place?
0:04:51 > 0:04:52Why do you ask?
0:04:52 > 0:04:55I've 'eard tell 'twas once your family home,
0:04:55 > 0:04:57but now's fallen into unfriendly hands.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01It has.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04And you'll favour me by never setting foot on Trenwith land.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Nor having dealings with any of the household.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Did you need to forbid them?
0:05:28 > 0:05:31They're unlike to go looking for trouble.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33Knowing them, it'll find them anyway.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37As it oft seems to find you?
0:05:37 > 0:05:41Those days are done. I'm a respectable country squire now.
0:05:42 > 0:05:48With a home, a mine, a family and a wife.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53I should make the most of what life has to offer.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55Includin' me?
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Especially you!
0:06:26 > 0:06:29Oh, lack-a-day, 'tis a fearful thing to be a poor maid,
0:06:29 > 0:06:31with no man to care for her.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33Would 'ee like f'r' I to help 'ee?
0:06:33 > 0:06:35'Tis kindly thought.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39Since my ole man did cart off, old Prudie 'ave 'ad to tend to
0:06:39 > 0:06:41these needs herself.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46Not to mention other needs a body might 'ave.
0:06:55 > 0:06:56SHE CHUCKLES
0:07:13 > 0:07:16It seems a lifetime since I married Dwight.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- Yet it's barely been a month. - He'll be home again soon.
0:07:26 > 0:07:27Won't he?
0:07:35 > 0:07:40"My most beloved wife, Caroline, I write with some trepidation.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43"The French fleet has been sighted not far from our present position
0:07:43 > 0:07:44"in the Channel.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47"Though it is impossible to know how soon we must engage with them
0:07:47 > 0:07:49"yet we know that attack is inevitable.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53"I beg you not distress yourself for I have confidence that we
0:07:53 > 0:07:56"will prevail and that I will soon return home to you, my love."
0:07:57 > 0:08:00When will you announce your marriage?
0:08:00 > 0:08:03I've been thinking it might seem disrespectful to Uncle Ray
0:08:03 > 0:08:06if it were known I'd married Dwight in secret.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10So, when he returns, perhaps a small visit to church.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Where there will seem to be a wedding.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16Followed by a lavish celebration at Killewarren.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18And no-one'll be any the wiser!
0:08:20 > 0:08:23It's the seemingly thing to do, out of respect for Uncle Ray.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28Ray Penvenen's death has been a great loss to the county.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30He was a gentleman of the first degree.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36Possessed the common touch, lived a simple life.
0:08:36 > 0:08:41We of less exalted stock would do well to follow his example.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48And yet you yourself have risen far, Sir Francis,
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- in wealth and status.- As have you.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59Do you believe that we who have acquired the privileges of wealth
0:08:59 > 0:09:02should enjoy superiority in all matters?
0:09:02 > 0:09:07I feel that power should always be in the hands of those
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- who know what to do with it. - And justice?
0:09:12 > 0:09:16Superiority of intellect will always ensure that justice is done,
0:09:16 > 0:09:19as Ray Penvenen proved when he served as magistrate.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23Yes. However shall we replace him?
0:09:25 > 0:09:28I'm having a small gathering here next week.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30Perhaps you'd favour me with your company
0:09:30 > 0:09:31and that of your charming wife?
0:09:32 > 0:09:34We'd be delighted.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45Do 'ee never go to church, sister?
0:09:45 > 0:09:47Once a year on Christmas Day.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50Rest of the year I try and behave like a good Christian.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52By avoiding sin?
0:09:52 > 0:09:55See, I'm not that convinced about sin, brother.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57I think more highly of love.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01Of my husband, my child, my dog, my home.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05Those matter more to me than a man sat on a throne in Heaven.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09But, sister, if you love Him first then all the rest will follow!
0:10:09 > 0:10:12I don't think I want it to follow, Drake.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15I think I want it just as it is.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Oh, well, I promised I'd try!
0:10:19 > 0:10:20What?
0:10:20 > 0:10:23He's set you on to try an' convert me?
0:10:23 > 0:10:26He thinks ye've more a taking for me than for him.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28I've a taking for you both!
0:10:32 > 0:10:35You've a beguiling way, Drake Carne!
0:10:35 > 0:10:39I tremble for the young maids hereabouts!
0:10:39 > 0:10:43LAUGHTER
0:10:43 > 0:10:44SHE CLEARS THROAT
0:10:44 > 0:10:47Is that a comical book, Morwenna?
0:10:47 > 0:10:49No, cousin.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51I believe it's the same one you used to teach from.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53I don't recall it being so amusing.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55It never used to seem so.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58BABY CRIES
0:11:04 > 0:11:08LAUGHTER
0:11:11 > 0:11:12SHOUTING
0:11:21 > 0:11:23What's amiss?
0:11:23 > 0:11:24An old friend o' yours.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27Not been seen in these parts since yer father died.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28Tholly?
0:11:31 > 0:11:33Is it thee, young Cap'n?
0:11:42 > 0:11:46Argh! Argh!
0:11:53 > 0:11:55Well!
0:11:55 > 0:11:56HE COUGHS
0:12:03 > 0:12:05Tholly Tregirls, I thought you were dead!
0:12:06 > 0:12:12Been nigh it oft enough, young Cap'n, but cheated it by'r whisker.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15I see Ned remembered you!
0:12:15 > 0:12:18As do half the husbands an' fathers in Sawle!
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Isn't my fault maidens can't resist I!
0:12:22 > 0:12:26Where I been these 13 years? What's my trade?
0:12:26 > 0:12:29Well, some do clep me "pirate," and some "free trader."
0:12:29 > 0:12:31And some, less flatterin' names?
0:12:31 > 0:12:33"Fixer, fetcher." that's what I calls it.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- You wants it, I ferret it out! - At a cost.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39Which, my father used to say, was more than guineas.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42Ah, didn' stop him from joinin' my adventures, though, did it?
0:12:42 > 0:12:43Nor thee, young Cap'n!
0:12:43 > 0:12:45Well, I shan't be joining any more.
0:12:45 > 0:12:50Never say that, son! See this little pouch?
0:12:50 > 0:12:54In it I carry the bones o' my hand.
0:12:54 > 0:12:55POUCH RATTLES
0:12:57 > 0:12:59Remind I how fragile is life.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04Like in France now, terrible state. Bloodshed an' riot.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06Murder an' mayhem.
0:13:06 > 0:13:12Live for the moment, say I. An' be damned of the consequence!
0:13:15 > 0:13:17'Tis in the blood, son!
0:13:18 > 0:13:22Adventurin'. Ole Joshua could never resist.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27And I 'spicion 'twill not be long afore we'll be off on a jaunt again!
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Not if I can help it.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36Of course, Sir Francis did not explicitly offer me
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- the position of magistrate... - But you expect him to?
0:13:38 > 0:13:41On Monday, when we attend his gathering.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45I'll need robes, of course. A suitable wig.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49But I can see myself on the bench, dispensing justice.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53I seem to recall Francis thought it remarkably tedious.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55Francis took its benefits for granted.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- I see it as a means to an end. - Which is?
0:13:57 > 0:14:01To ensure that my son and heir does not have to fight
0:14:01 > 0:14:03for his place in society.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09Francis and I used to play here when we were boys.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15Perhaps Geoffrey Charles will do the same with Valentine.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- You fear for him?- Who?
0:14:19 > 0:14:21Geoffrey Charles.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24Left to the tender mercies of George, how can I not?
0:14:25 > 0:14:30He was right. Now he has a son, everything will change.
0:14:30 > 0:14:36But not for us. Let us keep our distance and all will be well.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Little Verity!
0:15:06 > 0:15:09Oh, Aunt! I'm so glad to see you!
0:15:09 > 0:15:11Come here, little mite!
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- Take after his father, do he? - I like to think so.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18Verity! It's so good of you to come. We're quite the family gathering.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20Are Ross and Demelza here?
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- Oh! No, that is... - They don't count as family now!
0:15:24 > 0:15:28Ross and George still have their differences.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31But what a cherub he is!
0:15:31 > 0:15:34An image of his papa!
0:15:34 > 0:15:36And Valentine? Who does he favour?
0:15:36 > 0:15:38Shall we go inside?
0:16:09 > 0:16:12Lord 'ave mercy on that poor Valentine!
0:16:12 > 0:16:14Christened this day a Warleggan!
0:16:16 > 0:16:18Little tacker givin' 'ee grief, is he?
0:16:19 > 0:16:21Who says it's a he?
0:16:27 > 0:16:30A crossbeam from a ship?
0:16:30 > 0:16:34There'll be many such timbers before the war is over.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Thank 'ee, brother, 'twill be jus' the thing to bolster the roof.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40An' we shall pray for the souls of those who perish'd.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42Which I dare say 'ee object to.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45Since 'ee did bestow the cottage as a dwellin', not a meetin' house.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49I couldn't care less what you use it for as long as you don't stir up
0:16:49 > 0:16:51unrest in the village.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53We've had enough in recent years.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55We're looking for a little peace.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57In the Lord shall ye find it!
0:16:59 > 0:17:01In truth, Sam's flock have so swell'd already,
0:17:01 > 0:17:03we mus' look out a larger house of worship.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07Preferably not on my land!
0:17:16 > 0:17:21Valentine George, I baptise thee in the name of the Father,
0:17:21 > 0:17:25and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
0:17:28 > 0:17:33BELLS RING
0:17:38 > 0:17:43Verity will be there. And Caroline.
0:17:43 > 0:17:44At the christening.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00Oh, yes, yes, my son was most eager to make his entrance into
0:18:00 > 0:18:02the world and see, already he's dictating terms!
0:18:02 > 0:18:04His father's son!
0:18:04 > 0:18:06A true Warleggan!
0:18:06 > 0:18:09It's been a while since you graced our humble house of prayer.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- Do you find it much changed? - In what regard?
0:18:12 > 0:18:15The roof no longer leaks, the west window is repaired,
0:18:15 > 0:18:17new candlesticks adorn the altar.
0:18:17 > 0:18:18- Courtesy of yourself?- Who else?
0:18:18 > 0:18:21As head of the premier family of the district,
0:18:21 > 0:18:24I believe it's my duty to lead the way.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26Was this not lately the Poldark family church?
0:18:26 > 0:18:28George has a short memory.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35I wonder, brother, whether this church might not suit us.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38It seem a goodly, Christian set o' folks hereabouts.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49Valentine, a robust little creature
0:18:49 > 0:18:51and none the worse for coming a month early.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53He's darker than his father.
0:18:53 > 0:18:54I think he favours his mother.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56SHE COUGHS
0:18:56 > 0:18:59And may we expect an announcement soon?
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Your engagement to Lord Coniston? - Oh!
0:19:05 > 0:19:09No, I could not possibly consider it, so soon after my uncle's death.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13Do I understand that Dr Enys assisted at Valentine's delivery?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15I'm sure we were much obliged to him.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17I assume he's now returned to the navy.
0:19:17 > 0:19:20I believe he's in the Channel Patrol, with the Western Squadron.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23The Western? I trust they were not involved in this latest skirmish?
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Skirmish? We've not heard of any.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28Yes, we had it from one of our agents in Falmouth.
0:19:28 > 0:19:29Ned Pellew's squadron, was it?
0:19:29 > 0:19:32Caught in a storm, battled the French for over 12 hours.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34Three French ships lost,
0:19:34 > 0:19:36four of ours and a merchant ship blown off course.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- A merchant ship? - Lost? You mean sunk?
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- As I understand it. - Do you recall any names?
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Turmoil? Trident?
0:19:45 > 0:19:47As to the merchant ship, I've no idea.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50Please excuse us, Miss Penvenen is unwell.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53Judas! Is it certain?
0:19:53 > 0:19:56Nothing's certain. I must send to Falmouth, to the naval offices.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59As wife of Captain Blamey, I'm well-known in the town.
0:19:59 > 0:20:00I hope someone can enlighten us.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03Ross is at the mine. Where's Prudie?
0:20:03 > 0:20:06Prudie? Prudie?
0:20:11 > 0:20:14The maid say, you must get 'ee to Truro.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44This be the path, but now it goes across private land.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47Be this not the land o' which Cap'n Ross did speak?
0:20:49 > 0:20:50We must go round.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54'Twill add miles, an' my shoulder's fair crackin'.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58I say we risk it.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03'Tis not as if we mean any harm.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22Lord, but christenings are dull!
0:21:23 > 0:21:25Thank heaven we escaped!
0:21:25 > 0:21:27Your mama may not be so pleased.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31Oh! Who's that?
0:21:31 > 0:21:32This is private property.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41Sir, we jus' carryin' this timber over to Sawle.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44'Tis some heavy an' we thought to take a short cut.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47P'r'haps you might assure young master Warleggan, is it?
0:21:47 > 0:21:48No, it is not!
0:21:48 > 0:21:52My name is Poldark and this is Poldark land.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55'Tis you we seen by the path when 'ee did kindly direct us to
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- my sister's house. - Who is your sister?
0:21:58 > 0:22:00Demelza Poldark.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02That's my aunt!
0:22:03 > 0:22:05Does that mean we're related?
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- Indirectly. - I think we must be going.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10Your mama will wonder where we are.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19Mr Warleggan has men patrolling the grounds.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22If you make haste, you will avoid them.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25'Tis kind of 'ee, ma'am. We're much in your debt.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35I think, Geoffrey,
0:22:35 > 0:22:37it would be wise to say nothing of meeting those young men.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40Your uncle is strict about trespass,
0:22:40 > 0:22:42and we would not want to get them into trouble.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44Do you really think they're related to Aunt Demelza?
0:22:44 > 0:22:48It seems unlikely. They seem very lowborn.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50HE CLEARS THROAT
0:22:50 > 0:22:54Ye might've picked more had ye not wasted time talkin' to I.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56So I picked 'em for ye.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54A small token to celebrate this auspicious day.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58Which, I trust, will be the first of many.
0:23:58 > 0:23:59How thoughtful you are.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09I'm astonished at Verity.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12Making off like that and taking Caroline with her.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15What on earth could she mean?
0:24:23 > 0:24:27Truro yielded little news, most of it vague and not to be relied upon,
0:24:27 > 0:24:31but there are rumours that the merchant ship is the Esmeralda.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33No!
0:24:33 > 0:24:34She appears to be missing.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- Oh, dear God!- And the Travail?
0:24:37 > 0:24:39Lost off the French coast.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41Oh, heavens!
0:24:41 > 0:24:43There's no way of knowing if any came ashore
0:24:43 > 0:24:46or if she perished with all hands aboard.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49SOBBING
0:25:28 > 0:25:31I looked for Tholly, but so far not a whisper.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33Typical! Whenever he might be of use, he vanishes!
0:25:33 > 0:25:37Well, doubtless he's found some cred'lous wench to take 'im to bed!
0:25:37 > 0:25:41I'm not that sorry. Involvement with Tholly always comes at a price.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44And I have my own connections.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46In the trade?
0:25:47 > 0:25:50I know I promised Demelza my dealings there were over,
0:25:50 > 0:25:54but this is for Dwight and my cousin Verity.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56So, we put the word out.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59All along the coast, any who travel to the Scillies,
0:25:59 > 0:26:01and especially to France.
0:26:01 > 0:26:03Tell them to keep their ear to the ground,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06any rumour, any chance remark.
0:26:06 > 0:26:09There again, we could always look to the power of prayer
0:26:09 > 0:26:11to guide our search on this holy day.
0:26:59 > 0:27:01'Tis now past the hour, sir.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04Our service begins when Mr Warleggan arrives.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07Warleggan?
0:27:09 > 0:27:13Then let us while away the time by praisin' the Lord in song.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20Has little Verity abandoned us?
0:27:20 > 0:27:23She sent for the baby and said she'd return soon.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27Perhaps she finds her Nampara cousins more congenial.
0:27:29 > 0:27:34George? Are you ready? I dislike to keep the congregation waiting.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37Francis was never late.
0:27:37 > 0:27:41But Francis did not assume Sunday worship was conducted
0:27:41 > 0:27:43purely for his benefit.
0:27:44 > 0:27:51# A token of His love he gives
0:27:51 > 0:27:56# A pledge of liberty
0:27:56 > 0:28:02# I find Him lifting up my head
0:28:02 > 0:28:09# He brings salvation near
0:28:09 > 0:28:15# His presence makes me free indeed
0:28:15 > 0:28:21# And He will soon appear... #
0:28:21 > 0:28:23I can only apologise.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25Certain new members of our congregation took matters
0:28:25 > 0:28:26into their own hands.
0:28:28 > 0:28:34# I steadfastly believe
0:28:34 > 0:28:40# Thou wilt return and claim me, Lord... #
0:28:46 > 0:28:49Rumours a-plenty. None of 'em good.
0:28:50 > 0:28:55A guinea for anyone with solid information! Eye witnesses!
0:28:55 > 0:28:58Names! You know where to find me.
0:29:01 > 0:29:03I think I must return to Killewarren.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05There's little I can do here
0:29:05 > 0:29:07and Ross will bring me news the minute he has any.
0:29:07 > 0:29:10Then I shall return to Trenwith.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13Elizabeth must think me unconscionably rude.
0:29:13 > 0:29:17The last thing we need is more discord between our two houses.
0:29:33 > 0:29:35God's grace go with 'ee, sir.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48The insolence of the man!
0:29:48 > 0:29:50That's Methodists for you.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53It disquiets me to see how they set themselves apart,
0:29:53 > 0:29:55as if thinking themselves superior.
0:29:55 > 0:29:58- I must humbly agree, sir. - In which case,
0:29:58 > 0:30:02can I suggest you deal with them in an appropriate way?
0:30:02 > 0:30:04KNOCK ON DOOR
0:30:11 > 0:30:13Reverend Odgers, come in.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23That's all we need. More conflict with George.
0:30:23 > 0:30:28But how dare Odgers forbid decent God-fearing Christians his church!
0:30:28 > 0:30:29Yet, with respect, brother,
0:30:29 > 0:30:32the Lord will surely 'ave some purpose in these ructions.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35I don't require the Lord's intervention in my affairs,
0:30:35 > 0:30:36nor yours!
0:30:36 > 0:30:40Now, if you'll excuse me, the Lord has seen fit to consign
0:30:40 > 0:30:42hundreds of souls to the bottom of the sea,
0:30:42 > 0:30:45and I must try and discover if my friends are amongst them!
0:31:07 > 0:31:09No news is better than ill news.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11Ross promised to send word as soon as he had it.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14You may be sure he'll keep his word.
0:31:14 > 0:31:16'Tis the Poldark way.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19My dear, this feud between Ross and George,
0:31:19 > 0:31:21can you find no way to end it?
0:31:21 > 0:31:23You were once a Poldark yourself.
0:31:25 > 0:31:28When you married Andrew, against the wishes of your family,
0:31:28 > 0:31:31did you not vow to take his part in all things?
0:31:31 > 0:31:36- Yes, of course, but... - Well, I vowed likewise.
0:31:36 > 0:31:39I am Warleggan now and must take my husband's part.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41Even against Ross?
0:31:41 > 0:31:43Especially against Ross?
0:31:47 > 0:31:48DOOR OPENS
0:31:51 > 0:31:52Well?
0:31:52 > 0:31:54The Esmeralda seems to have disappeared off
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- the face of the earth. - And the Travail?
0:32:00 > 0:32:03There was a ship smashed upon rocks.
0:32:05 > 0:32:08A handful of men came ashore,
0:32:08 > 0:32:10were met by a lawless rabble.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13Rounded up, set upon.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16Where they were taken, God knows.
0:32:16 > 0:32:19Or indeed if this ship was the Travail.
0:32:19 > 0:32:23An' if 'twere, how can we know if Dwight survived?
0:32:25 > 0:32:26We can't.
0:32:29 > 0:32:30At this distance.
0:32:33 > 0:32:35Ross, you would not venture to France now
0:32:35 > 0:32:37in the midst of riot and bloodshed?
0:32:37 > 0:32:39How would you even get there?
0:32:39 > 0:32:42What would you have me do? Abandon Dwight to his fate?
0:32:42 > 0:32:45No, but at least not be in such haste.
0:32:45 > 0:32:49See if anything can be heard by other means.
0:32:53 > 0:32:54As you wish.
0:32:56 > 0:32:57You agree?
0:32:58 > 0:33:00Why?
0:33:01 > 0:33:05We have an invitation from Sir Francis Basset.
0:33:05 > 0:33:06Who's he?
0:33:06 > 0:33:08What George aspires to be.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10His family came from nothing,
0:33:10 > 0:33:13yet his wealth and status now dwarf everyone else in the county.
0:33:13 > 0:33:15Why would he invite us?
0:33:15 > 0:33:19No idea. And under normal circumstances, I wouldn't go.
0:33:21 > 0:33:24Especially as George and Elizabeth will likely be there,
0:33:24 > 0:33:27but I'm told he has several French nobles staying with him.
0:33:27 > 0:33:29If they've come lately from France...
0:33:29 > 0:33:30Might they have news of Dwight?
0:33:30 > 0:33:34Hardly! But the Travail, of its fate? Who knows?
0:33:36 > 0:33:39So, you won't go to France before you speak with them?
0:33:39 > 0:33:41I won't go to France before that.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24BABY CRIES
0:34:30 > 0:34:34Forgive me, I heard crying and thought Valentine was in distress.
0:34:34 > 0:34:36Yes, he often seems so.
0:34:39 > 0:34:40Will you not pick him up?
0:34:42 > 0:34:45And have him think he may always have his own way?
0:34:45 > 0:34:47Geoffrey Charles never cried.
0:34:47 > 0:34:48Because you never left him too.
0:34:48 > 0:34:52All children are different. If you have another, you'll realise that.
0:34:57 > 0:35:01Forgive me. I hope and pray you will have the chance.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08And that the child is as gentle and amiable as Geoffrey Charles.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10Now, let us not be late for Sir Francis.
0:35:10 > 0:35:12BABY CRIES
0:35:16 > 0:35:18This is the best beach in the world!
0:35:19 > 0:35:22And it belongs to my Uncle Ross!
0:35:22 > 0:35:23Oh!
0:35:23 > 0:35:25Then should we really be venturing,
0:35:25 > 0:35:27given the disagreement between your families?
0:35:27 > 0:35:29It's no disagreement of mine!
0:35:30 > 0:35:33Oh, but look! Is that not Aunt Demelza's brother?
0:35:33 > 0:35:37Master Geoffrey! Miss Morwenna!
0:35:38 > 0:35:39Proper waves, these, eh?
0:35:41 > 0:35:42Oh, 'twill not be new to you,
0:35:42 > 0:35:46young master, but to I, the discoveries I've made!
0:35:46 > 0:35:49Course, ye'll know all about the Holy Well?
0:35:49 > 0:35:51No. What is it?
0:35:51 > 0:35:56'Tis a hollow in the rocks by the sea, but the water's pure an' sweet,
0:35:56 > 0:35:57on account of it was consecrated
0:35:57 > 0:36:00a thousand year gone by Saint Sawle himself.
0:36:01 > 0:36:05Would 'ee care to see it?
0:36:05 > 0:36:08- Oh, no, I don't think... - Of course she would!
0:36:12 > 0:36:13Lead on.
0:36:41 > 0:36:42Far outshines Trenwith.
0:36:42 > 0:36:44Or Killewarren.
0:36:44 > 0:36:46And anything else in these parts.
0:36:46 > 0:36:49Was it not built on the proceeds of their mines?
0:36:49 > 0:36:53- Think o' that, Ross!- Yes. - If the lode did continue at grace.
0:36:53 > 0:36:56In ten years I might be able to build us a small outhouse.
0:37:48 > 0:37:49We know our mission?
0:37:49 > 0:37:52Get news of the Travail and Esmeralda by any means necessary.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41'Tis sweet. Taste it.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51So it is!
0:38:59 > 0:39:01'Tis a wishin' well too, they say.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05What you do is, dip your right hand in the water, sayin',
0:39:05 > 0:39:09"Father, Son an' Holy Spirit," and then your wish is granted.
0:39:09 > 0:39:10That's sacrilege.
0:39:10 > 0:39:13'Tisn', though, beggin' your pardon.
0:39:13 > 0:39:15This be a holy place as much any church.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19I suppose so.
0:39:20 > 0:39:21I'll go first.
0:39:25 > 0:39:28Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
0:39:39 > 0:39:42Father, Son an' Holy Spirit.
0:39:44 > 0:39:47Now you, Miss Morwenna.
0:39:53 > 0:39:57Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11I'm not sure Saint Sawle would approve of us,
0:40:11 > 0:40:13making our frivolous wishes at his well.
0:40:14 > 0:40:16Mine wasn't frivolous.
0:40:18 > 0:40:20Nor mine!
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Nor mine.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31I must take Geoffrey home. We've been gone for hours.
0:40:31 > 0:40:33Race me!
0:40:33 > 0:40:35Miss Morwenna.
0:40:43 > 0:40:44Just something I made.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58CHATTERING
0:41:05 > 0:41:09Sir Francis, may I introduce my wife Demelza?
0:41:09 > 0:41:12Is it you we have to thank for your husband's presence here today?
0:41:12 > 0:41:14He generally shuns society.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16I had much ado to persuade him!
0:41:16 > 0:41:18Do you not think we should stick together?
0:41:18 > 0:41:21After all, between us we provide work for much of the county.
0:41:21 > 0:41:23I wouldn't presume to compare my small enterprise with yours.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25But I trust we have things in common.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28A concern for the conditions in which miners work,
0:41:28 > 0:41:29a wish to improve them.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32Have a care, or you'll be called a Jacobin.
0:41:32 > 0:41:33Like yourself?
0:41:35 > 0:41:37In truth, I'm no friend of revolution.
0:41:37 > 0:41:41To be governed by the mob is to see the end of civil
0:41:41 > 0:41:43and religious liberties,
0:41:43 > 0:41:46as those gentlemen would tell you.
0:41:46 > 0:41:50- They've lately escaped from France? - Within an inch of their lives.
0:41:50 > 0:41:55Terror and bloodshed, that is not democracy, that is vengeance.
0:41:56 > 0:41:58And where it stalks, no-one is safe.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01Let me introduce you.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08Ah, there is Sir Francis.
0:42:08 > 0:42:12Of course, it does not do to seem too eager.
0:42:12 > 0:42:14I can't imagine why Ross is here.
0:42:14 > 0:42:17The Poldarks and the Bassets have a long acquaintance.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19The connection goes back generations.
0:42:21 > 0:42:25Of course, Sir Francis welcomes newer families...
0:42:26 > 0:42:29..those whose fortunes, like his own, were made, not inherited.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33I must go and speak to Lady Whitworth.
0:42:36 > 0:42:40Drake's very common, isn't he?
0:42:40 > 0:42:42If by that you mean he's very lowborn...
0:42:42 > 0:42:45Oh, I don't care that he is.
0:42:45 > 0:42:48To my mind, he has more wit and humour than many of our class.
0:42:48 > 0:42:52I would not let your Uncle George hear you say that.
0:42:52 > 0:42:55In fact, I would not mention these visits at all.
0:42:55 > 0:42:57Perhaps we shouldn't come again.
0:42:57 > 0:43:01Morwenna, it's the best beach in Cornwall!
0:43:01 > 0:43:02It is Poldark land.
0:43:04 > 0:43:05And Drake's a Poldark relative.
0:43:07 > 0:43:09I don't think any good could come of it.
0:43:18 > 0:43:23Mistress Poldark, are you impressed with Tehidy?
0:43:23 > 0:43:24Who could not be?
0:43:24 > 0:43:28You don't find it too intimidating in its size and splendour?
0:43:28 > 0:43:31But of course, these days you glide with ease through all of society,
0:43:31 > 0:43:33from lowest to high.
0:43:34 > 0:43:37Why, only now I saw you conversing with our French amis.
0:43:38 > 0:43:41They were speaking of plans for a landing in Brittany.
0:43:41 > 0:43:42British funded, no doubt.
0:43:42 > 0:43:47To raise the Royalist flag. The Bretons suffer fearfully.
0:43:47 > 0:43:48You seem very well informed.
0:43:48 > 0:43:52Well, I wonder what advantage we might take from such a landing.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55We? As in the British Navy?
0:43:55 > 0:44:00As in we who have friends or relatives lost on French shores.
0:44:00 > 0:44:01Dr Enys for instance?
0:44:01 > 0:44:05And if such a landing might be a means of locating such as survived,
0:44:05 > 0:44:10- and if it did, of later freeing them.- Interesting thought.
0:44:10 > 0:44:11Entirely fanciful.
0:44:11 > 0:44:15If such a landing were to be managed, its aim would surely be the
0:44:15 > 0:44:20liberation of France, not the rescue of some minor English officers.
0:44:20 > 0:44:24Reverend Halse, do you know Captain Poldark's wife?
0:44:24 > 0:44:26I don't believe I've had the pleasure.
0:44:26 > 0:44:29'Tis fortunate this is a large house, sir,
0:44:29 > 0:44:31then you and my husband may avoid each other.
0:44:37 > 0:44:39Shall we try our luck at faro?
0:44:39 > 0:44:42By all means, sir. I'll join directly.
0:44:46 > 0:44:48It will certainly be a hazardous venture,
0:44:48 > 0:44:49but I wish you all success.
0:44:49 > 0:44:53- Merci, monsieur, merci. - Mr Poldark.
0:44:53 > 0:44:55Reverend Halse.
0:44:55 > 0:44:58I wonder if you would favour me with a moment of your time.
0:45:02 > 0:45:03As you wish.
0:45:11 > 0:45:13Ray Penvenen is a great loss.
0:45:14 > 0:45:18A man of his breeding, good sense - not easily replaced.
0:45:19 > 0:45:21On the bench, I mean.
0:45:21 > 0:45:24I couldn't say. I never came before him.
0:45:24 > 0:45:27A man of integrity, conviction.
0:45:27 > 0:45:31In a Justice of the Peace, that is what one seeks.
0:45:31 > 0:45:33And so often fails to find.
0:45:33 > 0:45:37Your cousin was a magistrate. Your uncle before him.
0:45:37 > 0:45:41There's been a Poldark on the bench for the last 100 years.
0:45:41 > 0:45:44Then you'll be glad to see I've broken with tradition.
0:45:44 > 0:45:49Sir Francis Basset is not glad. He's asked me to intervene.
0:45:49 > 0:45:52To invite you to step up and follow in their footsteps.
0:45:52 > 0:45:56He and you must know it's barely four years since I was on trial
0:45:56 > 0:45:58for wrecking, riot and assault.
0:45:58 > 0:46:01On which charges you were, miraculously, acquitted.
0:46:01 > 0:46:03And two years before that,
0:46:03 > 0:46:06I broke into Bodmin jail and freed a prisoner.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09Or do you and your fellow justices regard this as
0:46:09 > 0:46:10"youthful exuberance"?
0:46:10 > 0:46:13It's possible we espouse the principle that
0:46:13 > 0:46:16a reformed sinner makes the best parson.
0:46:17 > 0:46:21It's not simply in the matter of justice that one wields power.
0:46:21 > 0:46:25As a magistrate, one has a say in the setting of rates, of taxes,
0:46:25 > 0:46:27the use to which they are put.
0:46:28 > 0:46:32One's influence in many spheres is considerable.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36Then I'd be required to judge my fellow men.
0:46:37 > 0:46:39Naturally.
0:46:41 > 0:46:43Therein lies the problem.
0:46:43 > 0:46:48You should be aware that if you decline this role,
0:46:48 > 0:46:49it will be offered elsewhere...
0:46:51 > 0:46:53Nevertheless, I do decline.
0:46:53 > 0:46:55..to Mr George Warleggan.
0:47:03 > 0:47:04An admirable choice.
0:47:07 > 0:47:08George has all the qualities I lack.
0:47:08 > 0:47:11And lacks many of the qualities you have.
0:47:32 > 0:47:34Do not lose heart, I'm sure he's safe.
0:47:34 > 0:47:36Then why have we not had word?
0:47:37 > 0:47:40- I must prepare myself.- Verity...
0:47:40 > 0:47:42My dear, do not pity me. Pity Caroline.
0:47:44 > 0:47:46Her life with Dwight has barely begun
0:47:46 > 0:47:48and I've had six years of happiness.
0:47:49 > 0:47:50I have our beloved child.
0:47:51 > 0:47:54I never expected such joy,
0:47:54 > 0:47:58and if all is now lost,
0:47:58 > 0:48:01I'll be forever grateful I had it so long.
0:48:01 > 0:48:03You're too good.
0:48:03 > 0:48:05I'm not. I'm like you.
0:48:07 > 0:48:08You've learnt to make the best,
0:48:08 > 0:48:11to be grateful for whatever you have in your life.
0:48:24 > 0:48:26Even Elizabeth and George?
0:48:27 > 0:48:29I confess, that disquiets me.
0:48:29 > 0:48:34The Poldarks are quick to anger and slow to forgive, but you?
0:48:34 > 0:48:38Have you become so like Ross that you can no longer let go ill will?
0:48:38 > 0:48:41Here we are in the same room bound by ties of blood,
0:48:41 > 0:48:44yet unable to meet.
0:48:44 > 0:48:45Will you not let me bring you together?
0:48:45 > 0:48:47- 'Tis impossible.- Why?
0:48:47 > 0:48:49What is the cause of this present feud?
0:48:49 > 0:48:52- My dear, your husband's ship - the Esmeralda...- Yes?
0:48:52 > 0:48:54Captain Trevose has had word from the Admiralty.
0:48:54 > 0:48:58She put into port in Lisbon two days ago. Weather-beaten, but unharmed.
0:49:08 > 0:49:10I must go to Lisbon.
0:49:10 > 0:49:13Most excellent news! I'm very glad.
0:49:15 > 0:49:19You refused the offer? 'Twas a mistake!
0:49:19 > 0:49:22As magistrate, you could've done so much good.
0:49:22 > 0:49:25Common folk d' need someone on their side!
0:49:25 > 0:49:27I wouldn't be permitted to be "on their side".
0:49:27 > 0:49:29I'd be obliged to be fair.
0:49:29 > 0:49:33And would you not use your power wisely with justice and mercy,
0:49:33 > 0:49:36for all the right reasons, unlike someone we know?
0:49:41 > 0:49:43Yes!
0:49:57 > 0:50:00Did you glean anything from the Frenchmen?
0:50:00 > 0:50:01Nothing I didn't already know.
0:50:21 > 0:50:23I didn't wish to distress Caroline,
0:50:23 > 0:50:26but the Comte de Sombreuil thinks we should prepare for the worst.
0:50:26 > 0:50:27Why?
0:50:27 > 0:50:29If there were survivors, there'd be names.
0:50:29 > 0:50:33Lists. Posted about the streets, to boast of their capture.
0:50:33 > 0:50:35There are no lists.
0:50:37 > 0:50:38So, no-one survived?
0:50:42 > 0:50:44Justice of the Peace!
0:50:46 > 0:50:48The first Warleggan to be called to the bench!
0:50:52 > 0:50:53Are you not impressed?
0:50:53 > 0:50:55Unsurprised.
0:50:55 > 0:50:58After all, what other candidate could there be?
0:50:58 > 0:50:59Ross.
0:51:02 > 0:51:03Ross?
0:51:03 > 0:51:06The obvious choice.
0:51:06 > 0:51:08And yet he was not offered it.
0:51:08 > 0:51:10Perhaps he was.
0:51:27 > 0:51:32Lisbon awaits us, sweetheart, and Papa will be waiting for us.
0:51:33 > 0:51:36SHE EXHALES
0:51:36 > 0:51:39If we close our eyes, we can imagine we're already there.
0:52:07 > 0:52:09Father, Son an' Holy Spirit.
0:52:12 > 0:52:14Morwenna.
0:52:38 > 0:52:39There is some consolation.
0:52:42 > 0:52:44I knew if it existed, you'd find it.
0:52:44 > 0:52:48Andrew is safe and Verity will soon join him in Lisbon.
0:52:50 > 0:52:52And Sam and Drake have settled.
0:52:52 > 0:52:55And we left Tehidy without bad words 'twixt you and George.
0:52:58 > 0:53:01So, perhaps we can hope for a little peace in our lives.
0:53:01 > 0:53:02Peace. Yes.
0:53:04 > 0:53:06I like the sound of that.
0:53:07 > 0:53:10KNOCK ON DOOR
0:53:20 > 0:53:22A guinea was th' sum, I bla'?
0:53:24 > 0:53:26Ah, ah, ah!
0:53:26 > 0:53:28The Travail ran aground near a place called Quimper.
0:53:28 > 0:53:31There's an old convent turned into a prison.
0:53:31 > 0:53:32Hundreds of English prisoners are kept there.
0:53:32 > 0:53:35- Could Dwight have been taken there? - If he survived.
0:53:35 > 0:53:37An old friend of my father has contacts in France.
0:53:38 > 0:53:40Smugglin' contacts.
0:53:42 > 0:53:47There's a merchant in Roscoff, a man called Clisson, he's known in
0:53:47 > 0:53:51the town and would be willing to seek out information for a price.
0:53:53 > 0:53:55And so?
0:53:57 > 0:53:59I think I must go.
0:54:16 > 0:54:21Little Verity, will I ever see you again?
0:54:21 > 0:54:25You shall, dear Aunt, I promise you.
0:55:05 > 0:55:07Where are you, my love?
0:55:10 > 0:55:12Where are you?
0:55:32 > 0:55:33Un...
0:55:35 > 0:55:37..deux...
0:55:37 > 0:55:39trois!
0:55:49 > 0:55:51MAN SPEAKS FRENCH
0:55:53 > 0:55:55MAN SPEAKS FRENCH
0:55:58 > 0:56:01MAN SPEAKS FRENCH
0:56:15 > 0:56:18Be ready and heave!
0:56:20 > 0:56:22Heave!
0:56:28 > 0:56:30Heave!
0:56:38 > 0:56:42See, I tell'd 'ee, young Cap'n, we'd soon be off on another jaunt.
0:56:49 > 0:56:50Ready?
0:57:00 > 0:57:02Ready?
0:57:02 > 0:57:05And heave!
0:57:20 > 0:57:22MAN SHOUTS IN FRENCH
0:57:22 > 0:57:23Jacques Clisson'll be lie low
0:57:23 > 0:57:25until the coast is clear.
0:57:25 > 0:57:2750 now, 50 when you bring me the names.
0:57:27 > 0:57:31I, George Warleggan, do swear to act as a Justice of the Peace.
0:57:31 > 0:57:34You will find me the names of these Methodists.
0:57:34 > 0:57:36I think Zacky called him Sam.
0:57:36 > 0:57:39Samuel Carne. Demelza's brother.
0:57:39 > 0:57:41Well, there's no news of Dwight.
0:57:41 > 0:57:43- There's still hope... - That he is still alive.
0:57:43 > 0:57:45Get word to my wife - I've been delayed.
0:57:45 > 0:57:48If you are found ashore after midnight...
0:57:48 > 0:57:50you will be executed.