1 00:01:06,173 --> 00:01:07,606 Thank you. 2 00:01:07,693 --> 00:01:09,923 Oh, that's lovely. Thank you. 3 00:01:38,694 --> 00:01:40,173 (GASPING) 4 00:02:17,175 --> 00:02:19,450 - Lady Russell. - My dear Anne. 5 00:02:20,535 --> 00:02:22,173 You look quite done for. 6 00:02:23,815 --> 00:02:26,010 I came back as soon as I received your letter. 7 00:02:26,095 --> 00:02:28,893 I had no idea the position was so ruinous. 8 00:02:29,055 --> 00:02:32,172 Unfortunately, a person who's contracted debts must pay them. 9 00:02:32,575 --> 00:02:37,091 - Even if he is a gentleman. - Was there no possibility of retrenchment? 10 00:02:37,655 --> 00:02:42,171 Unfortunately, Father and Elizabeth could find no means of lessening their expenses 11 00:02:42,255 --> 00:02:44,291 without compromising their dignity, 12 00:02:44,375 --> 00:02:47,765 or relinquishing their comforts in a manner simply not to be borne. 13 00:02:47,895 --> 00:02:51,047 But I have, at last, persuaded Father to let out the house. 14 00:02:51,136 --> 00:02:54,845 And if I can ensure that we live within our means somewhere less extravagant, 15 00:02:54,936 --> 00:02:57,325 then, in only a few years, we may be solvent again. 16 00:02:57,416 --> 00:02:58,974 In a few years? 17 00:02:59,376 --> 00:03:04,131 In any event, it is better than selling. At least one day I may hope to return. 18 00:03:04,496 --> 00:03:07,488 And where are you to go in the meantime? Is it decided? 19 00:03:07,936 --> 00:03:10,575 All my hopes were for a small house nearby, 20 00:03:10,856 --> 00:03:13,893 but Father and Elizabeth are settled upon Bath. 21 00:03:16,376 --> 00:03:17,445 (ALL CHUCKLING) 22 00:03:17,976 --> 00:03:19,204 Lady Russell. 23 00:03:22,136 --> 00:03:24,969 Dear neighbour, you've been in London, I hear. 24 00:03:25,216 --> 00:03:27,013 Sir Walter. Elizabeth. 25 00:03:27,096 --> 00:03:30,645 May I say how truly sorry I am that you must leave Kellynch. 26 00:03:30,976 --> 00:03:34,094 We are blameless, Lady Russell, quite blameless. 27 00:03:34,537 --> 00:03:36,767 Every sacrifice has been made, however painful. 28 00:03:36,857 --> 00:03:40,213 We cut off all unnecessary charities at once, Lady Russell. 29 00:03:40,857 --> 00:03:44,327 And even refrain from new furnishing the drawing room, 30 00:03:44,417 --> 00:03:47,136 which, as you know, Mama left the most frightful state. 31 00:03:47,217 --> 00:03:50,687 And still it is a comfort to know we've done all we could. 32 00:03:50,937 --> 00:03:52,290 Of course. 33 00:03:53,217 --> 00:03:56,573 Ah, but here's Shepherd. He's promised us some news. 34 00:03:58,497 --> 00:04:00,169 Is that his daughter with him? 35 00:04:00,257 --> 00:04:05,285 Mrs Clay's husband passed away not long ago. She has returned to her father's house. 36 00:04:05,537 --> 00:04:07,607 She's often with us, recently. 37 00:04:13,377 --> 00:04:15,334 Lady Russell. Miss Anne. 38 00:04:16,458 --> 00:04:21,088 Sir Walter, I have this very morning received an approach for the lease of Kellynch 39 00:04:21,178 --> 00:04:24,727 that I'm convinced must meet with your absolute approval. 40 00:04:24,818 --> 00:04:26,490 An admiral, sir, 41 00:04:27,258 --> 00:04:32,252 recently retired and a native of this county desires to settle in this very part of the world. 42 00:04:32,618 --> 00:04:35,769 - An admiral? - I should have much preferred a gentleman. 43 00:04:36,658 --> 00:04:38,057 The navy has its uses, no doubt, 44 00:04:38,138 --> 00:04:41,050 but I should be sorry to see any friend of mine belonging to it. 45 00:04:41,218 --> 00:04:43,049 - Indeed, Sir Walter? - Yes. 46 00:04:43,778 --> 00:04:46,133 It is, in two points, offensive to me. 47 00:04:46,818 --> 00:04:51,448 The first is being the means of raising persons of obscure birth into undue distinction, 48 00:04:51,578 --> 00:04:55,571 and second, you never see a naval man who is not most shockingly knocked about, 49 00:04:55,658 --> 00:04:59,174 exposed as they are to wind and weather till they're simply not fit to be seen. 50 00:05:00,819 --> 00:05:04,937 Nevertheless, Sir Walter, the admiral has a very substantial fortune, 51 00:05:05,859 --> 00:05:08,612 and I have no doubt of him being a most responsible tenant. 52 00:05:08,699 --> 00:05:09,734 (SCOFFS) 53 00:05:09,819 --> 00:05:12,253 And consider, Sir Walter, 54 00:05:12,339 --> 00:05:15,251 how he will look around and bless his good fortune 55 00:05:15,339 --> 00:05:19,730 to be in the home of a baronet of such a prominent and distinguished family. 56 00:05:20,259 --> 00:05:21,294 Yes. 57 00:05:21,379 --> 00:05:26,214 Then, with your permission, sir, I shall open negotiations with Admiral Croft. 58 00:05:27,059 --> 00:05:28,697 - Croft? - Yes. 59 00:05:30,019 --> 00:05:31,611 Are you acquainted with the gentleman, Miss Anne? 60 00:05:31,699 --> 00:05:33,337 Yes. No, um... 61 00:05:34,099 --> 00:05:37,489 That is to say, I'm familiar with his career. 62 00:05:39,420 --> 00:05:43,857 I'm not fond of the idea of my shrubberies being always approachable by the tenant. 63 00:05:44,420 --> 00:05:47,412 If you will excuse me, there's still much to do. 64 00:06:07,060 --> 00:06:08,209 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 65 00:06:11,980 --> 00:06:13,698 Good heavens, Anne. 66 00:06:16,100 --> 00:06:20,174 - What is the matter with you? - Nothing. I assure you, I'm quite well. 67 00:06:21,261 --> 00:06:22,740 Anne... 68 00:06:25,781 --> 00:06:27,419 Who is Admiral Croft, 69 00:06:27,501 --> 00:06:30,618 and why did he cause you to be out of countenance so? 70 00:06:34,541 --> 00:06:35,656 Anne. 71 00:06:36,501 --> 00:06:38,696 Admiral Croft's wife is... 72 00:06:40,541 --> 00:06:42,020 - Is... - Mrs Croft? 73 00:06:42,101 --> 00:06:43,375 Indeed. 74 00:06:44,461 --> 00:06:49,933 And Mrs Croft is the sister of Captain Frederick Wentworth. 75 00:06:50,941 --> 00:06:52,135 Wentworth? 76 00:06:53,741 --> 00:06:54,890 I see. 77 00:06:56,861 --> 00:06:58,010 I see. 78 00:06:58,101 --> 00:07:01,332 And to think that soon he may be walking through this house. 79 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:05,381 Anne, you know that your father thought it a most unsuitable match. 80 00:07:06,382 --> 00:07:11,410 He would never have countenanced an alliance he deemed so degrading. 81 00:07:11,502 --> 00:07:13,413 He was not alone, as I recall. 82 00:07:17,222 --> 00:07:18,655 My dear... 83 00:07:21,742 --> 00:07:24,859 To become engaged at 19, 84 00:07:25,782 --> 00:07:29,616 in the middle of a war, to a young naval officer 85 00:07:30,542 --> 00:07:33,181 who had no fortune and no expectations, 86 00:07:34,022 --> 00:07:36,775 you would, indeed, have been throwing yourself away. 87 00:07:37,742 --> 00:07:42,862 And I should have been failing in my duty as your godmother if I did not counsel against it. 88 00:07:47,063 --> 00:07:48,257 You were young, 89 00:07:49,383 --> 00:07:52,739 and it was entirely prudent to break off 90 00:07:53,783 --> 00:07:54,932 the understanding. 91 00:07:55,023 --> 00:07:57,457 Prudent it may have been and yet, 92 00:07:57,783 --> 00:08:00,695 Captain Wentworth has made his fortune in the war 93 00:08:01,023 --> 00:08:02,854 and is now extremely wealthy. 94 00:08:04,023 --> 00:08:05,979 Has he written to you? 95 00:08:08,423 --> 00:08:10,015 No, never a word. 96 00:08:11,263 --> 00:08:14,221 I've only the newspapers for my authority. 97 00:08:14,983 --> 00:08:20,580 Then... if his intentions towards you had been truly sincere, 98 00:08:21,743 --> 00:08:25,293 would he not have contacted you when his circumstances changed? 99 00:08:29,304 --> 00:08:30,783 I do not blame you, 100 00:08:31,944 --> 00:08:34,936 nor myself for having been led by you. 101 00:08:36,784 --> 00:08:38,263 But nevertheless, 102 00:08:39,024 --> 00:08:43,495 I think very differently now from what I was persuaded to think eight years ago. 103 00:08:43,984 --> 00:08:46,054 Oh, my dear Anne. 104 00:08:47,744 --> 00:08:52,181 You are a good and beautiful young woman. I promise you this, 105 00:08:53,904 --> 00:08:57,180 one day you will find someone to love you as you deserve. 106 00:09:00,584 --> 00:09:01,937 I'm 27. 107 00:09:12,185 --> 00:09:13,823 Before I forget, Shepherd, 108 00:09:15,465 --> 00:09:19,140 if you have no objection, I have a mind to engage your charming daughter 109 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:21,659 as a companion to Elizabeth. 110 00:09:22,225 --> 00:09:23,624 Oh, Sir Walter. 111 00:09:25,385 --> 00:09:29,094 Well, I'm sure, sir, Penelope will be greatly honoured by such a distinction. 112 00:09:29,185 --> 00:09:33,258 Then it is settled. She shall come with us to Bath tomorrow. 113 00:09:34,825 --> 00:09:37,862 Is not Anne companion enough for Elizabeth? 114 00:09:38,105 --> 00:09:40,335 Oh, but Anne is going to Uppercross. 115 00:09:41,105 --> 00:09:44,336 I received a letter only this morning from sister Mary. 116 00:09:44,585 --> 00:09:49,740 She is indisposed, again, and requires Anne to come and look after her. 117 00:09:50,706 --> 00:09:53,140 And since nobody would want Anne in Bath, 118 00:09:53,226 --> 00:09:58,175 I wrote back straightaway to say she should come as soon as she'd finished everything here. 119 00:09:58,306 --> 00:09:59,534 Well... 120 00:10:02,186 --> 00:10:04,905 All your hopes were for a small house nearby. 121 00:10:06,346 --> 00:10:08,985 Do send our regards to the Musgroves. 122 00:10:59,587 --> 00:11:00,815 Before you go, Anne, 123 00:11:00,907 --> 00:11:06,698 on no account must you forget to visit each house in the parish to take our leave. It is expected. 124 00:11:16,508 --> 00:11:18,100 Is he married? 125 00:11:18,748 --> 00:11:20,386 I do not know that he is, 126 00:11:21,148 --> 00:11:25,778 and yet, so eligible a gentleman would surely by now have formed an attachment. 127 00:11:26,948 --> 00:11:29,098 Will he bring his wife here? 128 00:11:30,188 --> 00:11:31,621 And his children? 129 00:11:33,468 --> 00:11:36,266 I only pray that I am spared any meeting. 130 00:11:37,548 --> 00:11:40,779 I know my chance of happiness has passed forever, 131 00:11:41,708 --> 00:11:45,144 but to be reminded of it by his presence here would, 132 00:11:45,228 --> 00:11:49,016 I'm certain, be more than my spirits could bear. 133 00:11:52,028 --> 00:11:53,586 Who is that young lady, Mr Shepherd? 134 00:11:53,668 --> 00:11:56,979 Oh, that is Miss Anne Elliot, Admiral, Sir Walter's middle daughter. 135 00:11:57,229 --> 00:11:58,708 The only one with any sense. 136 00:11:58,789 --> 00:12:00,905 A pity, then, that we did not make her acquaintance. 137 00:12:00,989 --> 00:12:03,867 She is but half a mile away at Uppercross with her sister. 138 00:12:03,949 --> 00:12:06,668 Oh, well then, we certainly shall make her acquaintance. 139 00:12:06,829 --> 00:12:08,581 Is she married, Mr Shepherd? 140 00:12:08,789 --> 00:12:12,418 Sadly no, ma'am. Nor, I think, at her age, is likely to be. 141 00:12:18,749 --> 00:12:19,898 Well. 142 00:12:20,589 --> 00:12:23,183 It is certainly roomier than a frigate. 143 00:12:48,270 --> 00:12:49,419 (CHUCKLES) 144 00:12:50,470 --> 00:12:54,986 Such a number of looking glasses. There's no getting away from oneself. 145 00:12:55,190 --> 00:12:58,102 I think this room would do very well for Frederick. 146 00:12:58,390 --> 00:13:00,108 Let us see if he comes. 147 00:13:00,390 --> 00:13:03,268 Your brother seems dead set against the whole idea of Kellynch. 148 00:13:03,350 --> 00:13:06,262 I fear Somerset has unpleasant memories for him. 149 00:13:06,350 --> 00:13:09,626 There was once talk of an engagement to a girl in the county. 150 00:13:09,710 --> 00:13:12,144 - There was? - Eight years ago or so. 151 00:13:12,550 --> 00:13:14,825 We were in the East Indies at the time. 152 00:13:14,910 --> 00:13:17,869 He's never spoken of it, but his heart was quite broken, I believe. 153 00:13:17,951 --> 00:13:19,179 Well, well, well. 154 00:13:19,671 --> 00:13:22,868 - Frederick engaged, who would have thought it? - Indeed. 155 00:13:23,391 --> 00:13:27,669 - I sometimes wonder if he will ever settle down. - Hmm. 156 00:13:40,151 --> 00:13:43,746 So, you are come, at last. 157 00:13:44,791 --> 00:13:47,225 I'd begun to think I should never see you. 158 00:13:48,351 --> 00:13:50,501 I am so ill 159 00:13:52,511 --> 00:13:54,342 I can hardly speak. 160 00:13:55,631 --> 00:14:00,581 In fact, I do not think I was ever so ill in my life as I have been all this morning. 161 00:14:00,912 --> 00:14:04,063 I'm very unfit to be left alone, I'm sure. 162 00:14:04,912 --> 00:14:06,504 Is Charles not here? 163 00:14:06,672 --> 00:14:10,551 Charles would go out shooting, even though I told him I was ill. 164 00:14:10,872 --> 00:14:16,390 And I have not seen a soul this whole, long morning. 165 00:14:18,112 --> 00:14:21,707 Not one of the Musgroves has seen fit to come and see me 166 00:14:22,192 --> 00:14:24,945 even though Charles told them I was ill. 167 00:14:25,792 --> 00:14:27,942 It did not suit, I suppose. 168 00:14:29,032 --> 00:14:33,423 Oh, you will see them yet, I'm sure. It is still early. 169 00:14:35,752 --> 00:14:39,506 Or, perhaps, if you feel well enough to attempt a short walk 170 00:14:39,592 --> 00:14:42,391 to the great house, we could call upon them. 171 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:45,745 We ought to wait till they call upon you. 172 00:14:45,833 --> 00:14:48,666 They should know what is due to you as my sister. 173 00:14:48,753 --> 00:14:52,189 I assure you I have not the smallest objection on that account. 174 00:14:54,633 --> 00:14:56,908 Perhaps a little air would do me good. 175 00:14:57,913 --> 00:15:00,871 But I really must eat something first, I'm quite starved. 176 00:15:02,073 --> 00:15:03,586 Anne. 177 00:15:07,433 --> 00:15:10,584 - Good heavens. How the girls are growing up. - Mmm-Hmm. 178 00:15:11,393 --> 00:15:14,226 The Miss Musgroves have returned from their school in Exeter 179 00:15:14,313 --> 00:15:17,510 with all the usual accomplishments, and, of course, 180 00:15:17,593 --> 00:15:20,710 they now think of nothing but being fashionable 181 00:15:20,833 --> 00:15:22,266 and merry... 182 00:15:24,114 --> 00:15:26,184 Dear Henrietta, Louisa. 183 00:15:26,994 --> 00:15:28,313 Oh, Anne. 184 00:15:28,794 --> 00:15:32,309 Here you are at last. Come, Mama cannot wait to see you. 185 00:15:32,554 --> 00:15:34,749 And we have such exciting news. 186 00:15:37,634 --> 00:15:39,033 (GIRLS LAUGHING) 187 00:15:56,674 --> 00:15:59,393 Welcome to Uppercross, Miss Anne. 188 00:16:02,114 --> 00:16:04,264 How pale and drawn you are. 189 00:16:04,474 --> 00:16:06,750 We must fatten you up while you are here. 190 00:16:07,555 --> 00:16:10,627 I myself have been very unwell. 191 00:16:11,195 --> 00:16:15,950 And Sir Walter and Miss Elizabeth. Oh, how they shall miss you. 192 00:16:16,035 --> 00:16:19,266 In any event, I'm very happy to be here and not in Bath. 193 00:16:19,395 --> 00:16:21,829 Oh, Mama, I hope we shall be in Bath this winter. 194 00:16:21,915 --> 00:16:24,270 But remember, if we do go, we must be in a good situation. 195 00:16:24,355 --> 00:16:27,074 Oh, yes. None of your Queen's Squares for us. 196 00:16:29,275 --> 00:16:33,109 - Anne, how are you? - Very well. Thank you, Charles. 197 00:16:34,595 --> 00:16:36,233 (ANNE EXCLAIMING) 198 00:16:36,755 --> 00:16:39,394 - You're getting big. - I am glad to see you've recovered, my dear. 199 00:16:39,515 --> 00:16:43,110 Did you ask your father? Did you, Charles? 200 00:16:43,435 --> 00:16:48,112 Father has many other uses for his money and the right to spend it as he likes. 201 00:16:48,436 --> 00:16:51,826 Charles, if it is left to you, we shall soon be destitute. 202 00:16:52,036 --> 00:16:54,948 Admiral Croft and his wife are to take possession directly. 203 00:16:55,036 --> 00:16:57,675 And I believe we have been very fortunate with our tenants. 204 00:16:57,756 --> 00:17:01,385 Yet it must be very hard for you, my dear, to give up your home so. 205 00:17:01,476 --> 00:17:05,389 Of course, when your poor dear Mama was alive, there was moderation and economy at Kellynch. 206 00:17:05,476 --> 00:17:06,955 But there were never balls, 207 00:17:07,036 --> 00:17:11,473 and the Crofts are sure to have balls and invite the most eligible young naval officers. 208 00:17:11,556 --> 00:17:14,514 Indeed, this is our exciting news, I quite forgot. 209 00:17:14,596 --> 00:17:18,509 Mrs Croft, it appears, has a brother, Captain Wentworth, 210 00:17:18,596 --> 00:17:22,066 and he has just returned to England and is coming to stay with them at Kellynch. 211 00:17:22,156 --> 00:17:26,866 It is true. The Pooles chanced to make their acquaintance in Taunton this week. 212 00:17:27,036 --> 00:17:30,427 It is said Captain Wentworth is the most handsomest man 213 00:17:30,517 --> 00:17:32,587 in the navy and quite unattached. 214 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:35,271 - And has such a wealth of Spanish gold. - Indeed. 215 00:17:35,797 --> 00:17:37,515 How fortunate he is. 216 00:17:37,597 --> 00:17:42,307 Well, we shall all see for ourselves when he comes to dine tomorrow night. 217 00:17:42,677 --> 00:17:43,951 Oh, Papa. 218 00:17:44,037 --> 00:17:48,553 I have just now received this note from Admiral Croft accepting my invitation. 219 00:17:57,477 --> 00:18:00,913 Anne. Are you ready? 220 00:18:05,117 --> 00:18:08,666 We must not keep the Crofts and Captain Wentworth waiting. 221 00:18:16,838 --> 00:18:19,398 Charles. Charles. 222 00:18:20,838 --> 00:18:24,194 Charles. Come directly. Charles. 223 00:18:29,678 --> 00:18:32,146 (PEOPLE CHATTERING FRANTICALLY) 224 00:18:43,878 --> 00:18:45,948 He fell from a tree in the garden. 225 00:18:56,159 --> 00:18:59,868 I've sent for the apothecary. He will be here directly. 226 00:19:00,359 --> 00:19:02,111 His collarbone is dislocated. 227 00:19:02,199 --> 00:19:03,552 (GAGGING) 228 00:19:04,239 --> 00:19:07,037 Charles, look after Mary. We shall be all right. 229 00:19:10,719 --> 00:19:12,232 Ready? 230 00:19:14,039 --> 00:19:15,188 (SNAPPING) 231 00:19:19,639 --> 00:19:22,949 All done. With a little rest, he'll be right as rain in no time. 232 00:19:23,039 --> 00:19:24,188 Oh, thank God. 233 00:19:24,279 --> 00:19:28,397 And never fear, Charles, I shall give your excuses to the Crofts. 234 00:19:28,479 --> 00:19:31,391 (STAMMERING) Excuses? 235 00:19:31,479 --> 00:19:35,632 Indeed, with the child going on so well now, it would be a shame to spoil the dinner. 236 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,519 I am really most anxious to meet our new neighbours. 237 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:41,398 Indeed, it's more a duty than anything else. 238 00:19:42,280 --> 00:19:45,556 (STAMMERING) If Anne will stay with you, my love, I have no scruple at all. 239 00:19:45,640 --> 00:19:47,073 Of course. 240 00:19:48,280 --> 00:19:51,272 And so we are to be left to shift for ourselves 241 00:19:51,360 --> 00:19:56,070 with a sick child, while you go to dinner with the Crofts. 242 00:19:56,480 --> 00:19:57,913 Well, I need not stay too late, dearest. 243 00:19:58,000 --> 00:20:01,993 Just because I'm the poor mother who is not allowed to stir, because he is going on so well. 244 00:20:02,160 --> 00:20:04,993 He says... How does he know he is going on so well... 245 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:06,479 Please. 246 00:20:07,400 --> 00:20:08,594 Please. 247 00:20:09,920 --> 00:20:12,673 You may all leave little Charles to my care. 248 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:18,237 Well, this is very kind of you, Anne. Are you sure? 249 00:20:18,321 --> 00:20:20,391 In any case, I've no appetite. 250 00:20:21,001 --> 00:20:23,834 Well then, it is settled. 251 00:21:03,242 --> 00:21:04,914 (DOOR OPENING) 252 00:21:06,042 --> 00:21:09,432 Oh, Anne, you missed the most delightful party last night. 253 00:21:09,522 --> 00:21:12,753 I cannot tell you how handsome is Captain Wentworth. 254 00:21:12,842 --> 00:21:16,801 He is so much more handsome and agreeable than anyone I have ever met before. 255 00:21:16,882 --> 00:21:19,715 - Such manners, such conversation. - Such capital. 256 00:21:19,802 --> 00:21:23,317 Oh, and we have all been invited to Kellynch tomorrow night for dinner. 257 00:21:23,802 --> 00:21:24,917 Even you, Anne. 258 00:21:25,002 --> 00:21:27,596 Damn it, Mary, I'm late. Is he here? Who? 259 00:21:28,362 --> 00:21:31,115 Oh, Captain Wentworth, do... do come in. 260 00:21:33,682 --> 00:21:35,957 Forgive me, I... The door was open. 261 00:21:37,562 --> 00:21:38,881 I trust the boy does well? 262 00:21:38,962 --> 00:21:41,875 - Oh, yes. - Much better, thank you, Wentworth. 263 00:21:44,283 --> 00:21:47,559 Oh, Captain Wentworth, this is my elder sister Anne. 264 00:21:51,723 --> 00:21:56,592 - We are acquainted. - Really? But Anne has never said a word about it. 265 00:21:58,403 --> 00:22:00,473 It was a long time ago, you were away at school. 266 00:22:00,563 --> 00:22:03,521 Come, Wentworth, or the birds will all have gone south for the winter. 267 00:22:03,603 --> 00:22:06,071 Of course. Ladies. 268 00:22:09,243 --> 00:22:12,155 Oh, come, Henrietta, let us go with them. 269 00:22:12,243 --> 00:22:13,961 Wait, wait, wait for me. 270 00:22:19,523 --> 00:22:22,436 The worst is over. I have seen him. 271 00:22:24,324 --> 00:22:26,792 We have been once more in the same room. 272 00:22:28,764 --> 00:22:30,800 A bow, a curtsy, 273 00:22:32,324 --> 00:22:35,316 I heard his voice and then, 274 00:22:36,484 --> 00:22:37,712 he was gone. 275 00:22:39,524 --> 00:22:41,116 He has not forgiven me. 276 00:22:42,524 --> 00:22:46,119 I have used him ill, deserted and disappointed him. 277 00:22:47,764 --> 00:22:51,359 And worse, I've shown a feebleness of character in doing so, 278 00:22:51,924 --> 00:22:55,553 which his own decided, confident temper could not endure. 279 00:22:58,604 --> 00:23:01,118 Once there were no two hearts so open, 280 00:23:02,164 --> 00:23:03,996 no feelings so in harmony, 281 00:23:05,445 --> 00:23:07,163 but now we are strangers. 282 00:23:08,605 --> 00:23:10,482 Worse than strangers 283 00:23:11,725 --> 00:23:13,841 for we may never become acquainted. 284 00:23:15,045 --> 00:23:17,240 It is perpetual estrangement. 285 00:23:18,165 --> 00:23:21,362 And tonight, I'm to be tested once more. 286 00:23:27,245 --> 00:23:31,397 Frederick. There you are. Let me introduce you to Miss Anne Elliot. 287 00:23:31,605 --> 00:23:34,597 Miss Elliot, my brother, Captain Frederick Wentworth. 288 00:23:38,085 --> 00:23:41,236 Captain Wentworth and I met briefly yesterday. 289 00:23:41,565 --> 00:23:44,716 Oh, Frederick, you might have told me. 290 00:23:45,246 --> 00:23:48,841 This must be very bad for you, Miss Elliot, to come to your home and find us here. 291 00:23:48,926 --> 00:23:53,716 No, not at all, Admiral. I'm happy to know that the house is in such worthy and careful hands. 292 00:24:01,726 --> 00:24:04,524 And what news, Frederick, of dear Captain Harville? 293 00:24:04,606 --> 00:24:07,518 He's settled for now at Lyme with our good friend James Benwick 294 00:24:07,606 --> 00:24:09,085 - who's awaiting a new command. - How exciting. 295 00:24:09,166 --> 00:24:13,398 Of course. I remember Captain Benwick. He's engaged to Harville's sister. 296 00:24:13,806 --> 00:24:17,276 I'm sorry to have to tell you that she died last summer while Benwick was out at the Cape. 297 00:24:17,566 --> 00:24:20,603 - Oh, no. How dreadful. - Yes. 298 00:24:21,726 --> 00:24:25,116 Five years they waited for a fortune to satisfy her family. 299 00:24:25,486 --> 00:24:30,402 Now he has it, of course, but too late. Much too late. 300 00:24:30,927 --> 00:24:32,997 But then I've never thought that a man on active service 301 00:24:33,087 --> 00:24:35,885 - should even contemplate marriage. - Have you indeed? 302 00:24:35,967 --> 00:24:38,083 A frigate at wartime is no place for a woman 303 00:24:38,167 --> 00:24:41,557 and the long separations are a sore trial to both parties. 304 00:24:41,647 --> 00:24:45,720 Oh, how true. There is nothing so bad as a separation. 305 00:24:45,807 --> 00:24:49,846 As I know to my cost, for Mr Musgrove always attends the assizes 306 00:24:49,927 --> 00:24:53,158 and I'm so glad when he's safe home again. 307 00:24:53,287 --> 00:24:56,245 But now I'm paid off and ashore, Sophy, you'll be delighted to hear 308 00:24:56,327 --> 00:24:59,558 that I'm, at last, resolved to settle down. 309 00:25:00,487 --> 00:25:05,561 Indeed, Frederick, I'm delighted to hear it. Pray, do you have anyone in mind? 310 00:25:05,647 --> 00:25:10,005 No, no, I'm quite ready to make a foolish match with any woman between 15 and 30. 311 00:25:11,128 --> 00:25:15,360 A little beauty, a few smiles, and a compliment to the navy and I shall be lost. 312 00:25:15,448 --> 00:25:16,642 Oh, come, Frederick. 313 00:25:16,728 --> 00:25:20,357 After all, what right has a humble sailor to expect any better? 314 00:25:23,168 --> 00:25:25,443 But if I am to speak in earnest, 315 00:25:27,128 --> 00:25:31,167 what I desire above all in a wife is firmness of character. 316 00:25:33,728 --> 00:25:35,878 A woman who knows her own mind. 317 00:25:37,528 --> 00:25:40,679 I cannot abide timidity or feebleness of purpose. 318 00:25:42,488 --> 00:25:46,197 A weak spirit which is always open to persuasion, first one way and then the other, 319 00:25:46,288 --> 00:25:48,006 can never be relied upon. 320 00:25:48,448 --> 00:25:50,963 Well, we must see what we can do. 321 00:25:51,049 --> 00:25:52,767 (ALL CHUCKLING) 322 00:25:54,929 --> 00:25:59,320 (PLAYING MOONLIGHTSONATA ON PIANO) 323 00:26:37,170 --> 00:26:39,161 (GIRLS GIGGLING) 324 00:26:40,290 --> 00:26:42,281 Oh, Anne, play us something to dance to. 325 00:26:42,410 --> 00:26:46,722 Yes, Anne, will you? Something jolly. - Oh, yes. 326 00:26:47,050 --> 00:26:48,768 (PLAYING LIVELY MUSIC ON PIANO) 327 00:27:34,211 --> 00:27:35,769 (BIRDS SHRIEKING) 328 00:27:36,811 --> 00:27:39,803 Do you know, I believe that I've never seen a pleasanter man in all my life 329 00:27:39,891 --> 00:27:41,040 than Captain Wentworth. 330 00:27:41,251 --> 00:27:42,684 Hmm. 331 00:27:43,131 --> 00:27:46,009 He was not very gallant by Anne, though, was he? 332 00:27:46,131 --> 00:27:49,521 When Louisa asked him what he thought of you the other night 333 00:27:49,611 --> 00:27:54,765 he said you were so altered, he should not have known you again. 334 00:27:55,651 --> 00:28:00,806 - I would not swear he used exactly those words. - Although he was most attentive to me. 335 00:28:00,972 --> 00:28:02,803 It must be said he would make a capital match for Louisa. 336 00:28:02,892 --> 00:28:08,250 (SHARPLY) Louisa. Stuff and nonsense, Charles. It is clear he is all for Henrietta. 337 00:28:08,332 --> 00:28:12,723 But, my love, surely you cannot have forgotten that Henrietta has an understanding 338 00:28:12,812 --> 00:28:15,610 - with my cousin, Charles Hayter. - Indeed, I have not. 339 00:28:16,212 --> 00:28:18,726 But I cannot say the same of Henrietta. 340 00:28:18,812 --> 00:28:20,848 (LAUGHING) And quite right, too. 341 00:28:21,012 --> 00:28:25,563 For who, pray, is Charles Hayter? Nothing but a country curate. 342 00:28:26,012 --> 00:28:28,765 What a degrading alliance for a connection of the Elliots. 343 00:28:28,852 --> 00:28:32,731 Now, there you talk nonsense, my dear. He will inherit the estate at Winthrop, 344 00:28:33,092 --> 00:28:35,606 and the farm near Taunton, and he is a very amiable young man. 345 00:28:35,692 --> 00:28:39,845 Well, I do not think a young woman has the right to marry anyone, however amiable 346 00:28:39,933 --> 00:28:42,493 if he is disagreeable or inconvenient to her family. 347 00:28:42,573 --> 00:28:44,245 No, no, what stuff. 348 00:28:44,373 --> 00:28:47,809 If Henrietta has Charles Hayter and Louisa can get Captain Wentworth, 349 00:28:47,893 --> 00:28:49,929 I shall be very well satisfied. 350 00:28:50,733 --> 00:28:54,487 Well, what do you say, Anne? Does the Captain prefer Louisa or Henrietta? 351 00:28:54,933 --> 00:28:56,412 Wentworth. 352 00:28:58,173 --> 00:29:02,849 We're just going over to Winthrop to visit Cousin Charles, Henrietta's intended. 353 00:29:02,933 --> 00:29:06,084 Why don't you come with us, Anne. I'm sure the Hayters would love to see you again. 354 00:29:06,173 --> 00:29:08,448 Capital idea, Louisa, we shall all go. 355 00:29:08,533 --> 00:29:11,093 I know Mary's in a fine sweat to see Cousin Charles again. 356 00:29:29,974 --> 00:29:31,965 (GIGGLING) Catch me. 357 00:30:17,935 --> 00:30:19,209 (GASPING) 358 00:30:19,295 --> 00:30:20,569 Anne. 359 00:30:26,895 --> 00:30:28,647 It is nothing. 360 00:30:29,335 --> 00:30:31,405 Thank you. I'm well. 361 00:30:33,375 --> 00:30:35,206 It is really nothing. 362 00:30:37,935 --> 00:30:41,723 But I think, perhaps, I'd better stay here and rest a little while. 363 00:30:41,815 --> 00:30:45,445 - Then I shall remain with you. - No, please, I... 364 00:30:45,696 --> 00:30:49,928 I would hate to inconvenience you and I... I know my way to Winthrop perfectly well. 365 00:30:50,896 --> 00:30:52,648 I shall catch up with you directly. 366 00:30:54,856 --> 00:30:56,289 Please, Charles. 367 00:30:57,376 --> 00:30:59,970 Very well. If you insist. 368 00:31:14,896 --> 00:31:18,571 (PANTING) Ah, see? There is Winthrop. 369 00:31:25,977 --> 00:31:29,572 You had all better go on without me. I am really excessively tired. 370 00:31:32,097 --> 00:31:34,850 It would be very rude of us to come all this way and not call on our cousins. 371 00:31:34,977 --> 00:31:37,013 I will stay with Mary, Charles. 372 00:31:37,097 --> 00:31:40,328 If you and Henrietta want to go on and pay our respects to the Hayters. 373 00:31:40,897 --> 00:31:44,446 And I am sure Captain Wentworth will offer us his protection. 374 00:31:45,617 --> 00:31:46,811 Very well. 375 00:31:47,817 --> 00:31:49,455 Henrietta. 376 00:31:53,017 --> 00:31:57,329 It is most unpleasant, having such connections, Captain Wentworth. 377 00:31:57,617 --> 00:32:00,529 But I assure you, I have never been in that house above twice. 378 00:32:00,617 --> 00:32:01,970 In my life. 379 00:32:06,297 --> 00:32:08,892 I wonder where Anne has got to. 380 00:32:14,818 --> 00:32:17,935 Mary is good-natured enough in many respects. 381 00:32:18,018 --> 00:32:21,852 But she does sometimes provoke me excessively by her nonsense. 382 00:32:22,178 --> 00:32:25,170 She has a great deal too much of the Elliot pride. 383 00:32:26,578 --> 00:32:28,933 You know, we all wish Charles had married Anne instead. 384 00:32:29,018 --> 00:32:32,294 - Anne? - Oh, yes. 385 00:32:33,418 --> 00:32:37,536 - Did you not know he wanted to marry Anne? - No. I did not. 386 00:32:37,978 --> 00:32:42,335 - Do you mean to say she refused him? - Oh, yes, certainly. 387 00:32:42,938 --> 00:32:44,337 When did this happen? 388 00:32:44,938 --> 00:32:48,978 I do not exactly know, but before he married Mary. 389 00:32:54,379 --> 00:32:56,768 Did she say why she would not marry? 390 00:32:57,859 --> 00:32:59,292 Well... 391 00:32:59,899 --> 00:33:03,687 Papa always said it was her great friend Lady Russell's doing. 392 00:33:04,259 --> 00:33:08,377 He thought Charles might not be bookish enough to please Lady Russell, 393 00:33:08,459 --> 00:33:11,610 and so she persuaded Anne to refuse him. 394 00:33:13,099 --> 00:33:16,728 I myself would have no idea of being so easily persuaded. 395 00:33:17,339 --> 00:33:20,012 When I have made up my mind, I have made it. 396 00:33:20,259 --> 00:33:21,977 And I'm quite determined. 397 00:33:22,099 --> 00:33:25,011 Yours is a character, I see, of decision and firmness. 398 00:33:25,979 --> 00:33:27,651 And I honour it. 399 00:33:29,219 --> 00:33:33,372 Oh, look. They have brought Charles Hayter with them. Come. 400 00:33:44,460 --> 00:33:46,018 (GUN FIRING) 401 00:34:13,461 --> 00:34:15,577 Ah. There you are. 402 00:34:15,661 --> 00:34:18,733 We thought we might cross your wake if we drove out this way. 403 00:34:18,821 --> 00:34:20,777 Admiral Croft, Mrs Croft. 404 00:34:21,221 --> 00:34:23,337 We've just paid a visit to my cousin, Charles Hayter. 405 00:34:23,421 --> 00:34:24,615 Oh. 406 00:34:24,701 --> 00:34:28,979 Miss Elliot, you must be tired. Do let us have the pleasure of taking you home to Uppercross. 407 00:34:29,061 --> 00:34:31,097 Oh, no, thank you, no. It is too much trouble. 408 00:34:31,181 --> 00:34:35,299 Oh, no, we are returning in any case by that road and there's plenty of room. 409 00:34:35,381 --> 00:34:37,531 - Really, you're too kind. Stuff, Miss Elliot. 410 00:34:37,661 --> 00:34:39,697 - You must come with us, indeed you must. - Oh. 411 00:34:40,421 --> 00:34:41,536 (GASPING) 412 00:34:42,261 --> 00:34:44,092 Walk on. - Thank you, Captain. 413 00:34:51,541 --> 00:34:53,736 I wish Frederick would spread a little more canvas 414 00:34:53,821 --> 00:34:57,053 and bring home one of those two young ladies to Kellynch. 415 00:34:57,142 --> 00:35:01,055 He means to have one of them. There's just no saying which one. 416 00:35:02,582 --> 00:35:06,461 They're both very good-natured, unaffected girls, indeed. 417 00:35:06,902 --> 00:35:10,372 They're a very respectable family. What do you think, Miss Elliot? 418 00:35:12,622 --> 00:35:15,580 It won't be long, if I'm any judge. 419 00:35:25,382 --> 00:35:27,452 Now I understand him. 420 00:35:28,182 --> 00:35:29,979 He can never forgive me. 421 00:35:31,422 --> 00:35:35,779 He condemns me still for the past and is becoming now quite attached to another. 422 00:35:36,703 --> 00:35:38,182 (DOOR OPENING) 423 00:35:38,423 --> 00:35:39,572 And yet... 424 00:35:39,663 --> 00:35:43,258 Anne. We are to go to Lyme tomorrow morning. 425 00:35:43,343 --> 00:35:45,140 Captain Wentworth must visit his best friend, 426 00:35:45,223 --> 00:35:49,057 Captain... Something or other. 427 00:35:49,223 --> 00:35:52,772 And has invited us all to make the trip with him. Ain't it prime? 428 00:35:53,543 --> 00:35:56,740 No, indeed, I'm sure I'd better stay here with the children. 429 00:35:57,423 --> 00:36:01,211 (QUIVERING) Am I to go without you? 430 00:36:01,703 --> 00:36:04,581 In my delicate state of recovery? 431 00:36:06,263 --> 00:36:10,381 Suppose I were to be seized rather suddenly in some dreadful way 432 00:36:10,463 --> 00:36:12,818 and not able to ring the bell for servants? 433 00:36:18,144 --> 00:36:20,294 Quite attached to another. 434 00:36:21,384 --> 00:36:22,533 And yet... 435 00:36:23,824 --> 00:36:26,213 Still he cannot be unfeeling. 436 00:36:26,984 --> 00:36:30,420 He cannot see me suffer without wishing to give relief, 437 00:36:31,904 --> 00:36:35,579 to spare the proof of his own good, warm and amiable heart, 438 00:36:37,544 --> 00:36:41,457 which I cannot contemplate without infinite pain 439 00:36:42,864 --> 00:36:43,979 and regret. 440 00:37:11,985 --> 00:37:14,545 (LAUGHING) The sea. 441 00:37:14,625 --> 00:37:17,344 - I love the sea. - I'm sure I love it more than you do. 442 00:37:33,905 --> 00:37:35,304 Frederick. 443 00:37:36,305 --> 00:37:38,261 Come on. 444 00:37:57,506 --> 00:38:01,340 Captain Harry Harville, Captain James Benwick, Mr and Mrs Charles Musgrove. 445 00:38:01,426 --> 00:38:05,942 Miss Henrietta Musgrove, Miss Louisa Musgrove, Miss Elliot. 446 00:38:06,106 --> 00:38:07,778 Miss Anne Elliot? 447 00:38:09,226 --> 00:38:10,375 Yes. 448 00:38:11,466 --> 00:38:12,615 Capital. 449 00:38:13,946 --> 00:38:15,777 Oh, my God, the air. 450 00:38:15,866 --> 00:38:18,505 Of course, the admiralty amuse themselves every now and then 451 00:38:18,586 --> 00:38:21,737 by sending a few hundred men to sea in a ship not fit to be employed. 452 00:38:22,066 --> 00:38:23,420 - It's true. - But they do have a great many... 453 00:38:23,507 --> 00:38:25,816 Captain Benwick, 454 00:38:25,907 --> 00:38:29,695 may I say how sorry I was to hear of your terrible loss. 455 00:38:29,787 --> 00:38:31,106 (LAUGHTER) 456 00:38:31,187 --> 00:38:32,620 Thank you. 457 00:38:33,987 --> 00:38:35,818 There never was a love like ours. 458 00:38:36,907 --> 00:38:38,181 And never will be again. 459 00:38:38,267 --> 00:38:39,382 There were a great many to provide for 460 00:38:39,467 --> 00:38:42,459 and among the thousands that may just as well go to the bottom as not, 461 00:38:42,547 --> 00:38:45,141 it is impossible for them to distinguish which may be least missed. 462 00:38:48,827 --> 00:38:51,421 (STAMMERING) And yet, Captain, 463 00:38:53,187 --> 00:38:54,825 you are still young, 464 00:38:55,387 --> 00:38:57,742 and I pray you may one day rally 465 00:38:58,827 --> 00:39:00,306 and be happy with another. 466 00:39:00,427 --> 00:39:03,737 A man does not forget a woman as readily as you forget us. 467 00:39:05,228 --> 00:39:08,777 I will not allow a woman's nature to be more unconstant than a man's. 468 00:39:10,628 --> 00:39:12,858 And yet, you will allow that poetry 469 00:39:13,348 --> 00:39:15,384 and novels are against you. 470 00:39:16,068 --> 00:39:18,980 They tell us endlessly of the fickleness of women. 471 00:39:20,308 --> 00:39:22,344 And are they not all written by men? 472 00:39:26,308 --> 00:39:30,540 Yes, Miss Elliot. Perhaps they are. 473 00:39:32,268 --> 00:39:34,862 I see we shall not readily agree on this. 474 00:39:35,748 --> 00:39:40,378 I would never suppose that true constancy is known only by women, 475 00:39:41,748 --> 00:39:44,820 but the one claim I shall make for my own sex 476 00:39:46,188 --> 00:39:48,180 is that we love longest 477 00:39:49,949 --> 00:39:51,587 when all hope is gone. 478 00:39:55,949 --> 00:39:58,224 A toast. The navy. 479 00:39:58,349 --> 00:40:00,623 The navy. 480 00:40:06,189 --> 00:40:10,148 You did a good deed. Cheering up so with poor Benwick last night. 481 00:40:12,549 --> 00:40:14,346 I've not known him talk so much. 482 00:40:15,069 --> 00:40:16,548 Not in a long time. 483 00:40:18,589 --> 00:40:23,219 In time, we found a common interest in poetry. 484 00:40:23,669 --> 00:40:27,628 He reads nothing else. Day in, day out. 485 00:40:28,870 --> 00:40:33,466 Never happier he is than when reading impassioned descriptions of hopeless agony 486 00:40:34,270 --> 00:40:36,625 or sundered hearts destroyed by wretchedness. 487 00:40:37,710 --> 00:40:39,029 (LAUGHING) Yes. 488 00:40:39,230 --> 00:40:43,826 I did venture to recommend a larger allowance of prose in his daily study. 489 00:40:49,630 --> 00:40:52,224 It's bad for him, I know, 490 00:40:52,950 --> 00:40:55,145 to be shut up as he is. 491 00:40:57,830 --> 00:40:59,309 But what can we do? 492 00:41:01,350 --> 00:41:03,102 Well, he's young. 493 00:41:04,030 --> 00:41:05,827 And time is a great healer. 494 00:41:09,910 --> 00:41:11,947 Or so, at least, I'm told. 495 00:42:51,113 --> 00:42:52,262 Oh. 496 00:42:53,433 --> 00:42:56,505 - Forgive me. - Not at all. 497 00:43:13,713 --> 00:43:15,465 Who is that gentleman? 498 00:43:17,514 --> 00:43:21,268 Mr William Elliot, sir. Came in last night on his way to Bath for the winter. 499 00:43:21,354 --> 00:43:26,712 William Elliot? Bless me, Anne, it must be our cousin William. It must, indeed. 500 00:43:28,474 --> 00:43:30,749 He is handsome. He is not. 501 00:43:30,914 --> 00:43:34,623 Did he mention a connection to the Elliots of Kellynch at all? 502 00:43:34,794 --> 00:43:37,308 He certainly said he would one day be a baronet. 503 00:43:37,434 --> 00:43:39,470 There. It is him, it is. 504 00:43:40,354 --> 00:43:42,788 He seems of particular interest, this cousin? 505 00:43:42,874 --> 00:43:45,263 Sir Walter has no sons, 506 00:43:45,354 --> 00:43:48,346 so his title and the estate of Kellynch will pass to the cousin. 507 00:43:51,074 --> 00:43:54,749 What a pity we should not have been introduced to each other. 508 00:43:55,794 --> 00:44:01,711 His father and Mr Elliot have not been on speaking terms since his unfortunate marriage. 509 00:44:01,795 --> 00:44:04,628 An introduction would have hardly been welcome. 510 00:44:04,715 --> 00:44:07,070 You'll hardly be able to avoid seeing each other in Bath. 511 00:44:07,155 --> 00:44:10,113 You'll be sure to mention our seeing him next time you write to Father. 512 00:44:10,995 --> 00:44:13,225 On the contrary. 513 00:44:14,075 --> 00:44:16,270 Do you think he had the Elliot countenance? 514 00:44:33,275 --> 00:44:35,584 - Captain Wentworth, catch me. - Louisa. 515 00:44:35,915 --> 00:44:37,109 (BOTH LAUGHING) 516 00:44:39,035 --> 00:44:41,504 - Louisa. Louisa, no. Louisa, no. - I am determined. I will. 517 00:44:41,596 --> 00:44:42,631 Louisa. 518 00:44:43,316 --> 00:44:44,635 Louisa. 519 00:44:46,156 --> 00:44:49,193 A surgeon. A surgeon, quickly. 520 00:44:49,276 --> 00:44:51,107 - Of course. - Captain Benwick. 521 00:44:51,196 --> 00:44:53,471 Captain Benwick knows where one can be found. 522 00:44:53,556 --> 00:44:54,625 Send him to the inn. 523 00:44:56,836 --> 00:44:59,304 Keep this pressed firmly against the wound. 524 00:45:22,437 --> 00:45:24,553 Charles, 525 00:45:25,597 --> 00:45:29,431 it appears she'll be here some time. Her parents should be told. 526 00:45:29,517 --> 00:45:32,509 But I would rather not leave her. Not tonight. 527 00:45:32,597 --> 00:45:37,193 Let me go. And if you wish, I'll take Henrietta and Mary with me. 528 00:45:37,277 --> 00:45:38,835 And not Anne? 529 00:45:39,157 --> 00:45:42,308 If Anne will stay, there is no one so proper, so capable. 530 00:45:42,397 --> 00:45:44,194 Louisa needs no other. 531 00:45:44,277 --> 00:45:47,667 But Anne... 532 00:45:47,757 --> 00:45:53,593 Anne is to stay, who is nothing to Louisa, while I am sent packing? 533 00:45:53,797 --> 00:45:55,116 Now, my dear, I'm sure the captain... 534 00:45:55,197 --> 00:45:58,348 - Am I not as capable as Anne? - Of course you are. 535 00:45:58,437 --> 00:46:00,553 Am I not as proper? 536 00:46:00,717 --> 00:46:05,587 And to be sent home without Charles, too, without my husband, in my condition, no. 537 00:46:05,998 --> 00:46:08,307 No, it is too unkind. 538 00:46:11,078 --> 00:46:13,114 I will go with Henrietta. 539 00:47:11,799 --> 00:47:13,073 Go on. 540 00:47:21,559 --> 00:47:23,197 Miss Elliot, 541 00:47:23,279 --> 00:47:25,793 I've been thinking whether you had not better remain with Henrietta 542 00:47:25,879 --> 00:47:28,519 while I go in and break it to the Musgrove's alone. 543 00:47:28,600 --> 00:47:30,795 Do you think this is a good plan? 544 00:47:31,680 --> 00:47:33,352 I do. 545 00:47:43,760 --> 00:47:47,673 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 546 00:47:56,000 --> 00:47:58,230 I must see Mr Musgrove without delay. 547 00:47:58,320 --> 00:48:02,552 Tell him Captain Frederick Wentworth is here. I must speak with him directly. 548 00:48:11,721 --> 00:48:14,440 (MRS MUSGROVE CRYING OUT) 549 00:48:24,561 --> 00:48:26,552 It is done. 550 00:48:27,641 --> 00:48:30,519 I shall return now to Lyme and see if I can be of any... 551 00:48:30,601 --> 00:48:32,239 any assistance. 552 00:48:33,521 --> 00:48:36,433 I believe the Musgroves will soon follow. 553 00:48:37,561 --> 00:48:39,040 Thank you. 554 00:48:40,921 --> 00:48:42,559 Captain, 555 00:48:43,441 --> 00:48:45,636 I'm most anxious. 556 00:48:46,441 --> 00:48:48,557 If you would have... 557 00:48:48,721 --> 00:48:53,477 If you'd be so kind as to have word sent to me in Bath as to how Louisa does. 558 00:48:55,242 --> 00:48:57,198 In Bath? 559 00:48:57,282 --> 00:49:00,274 I'm not needed in Lyme or any longer at Uppercross. 560 00:49:00,362 --> 00:49:02,796 I must rejoin my father. 561 00:49:03,562 --> 00:49:06,122 Our house is in Camden Place. 562 00:49:08,522 --> 00:49:11,878 - You dislike Bath most heartily, as I recall. - I do. 563 00:49:12,762 --> 00:49:15,879 But I have an old school friend who lives there and... 564 00:49:15,962 --> 00:49:19,398 I have the consolation also of Lady Russell's company. 565 00:49:21,162 --> 00:49:23,278 Very well, then. 566 00:49:24,082 --> 00:49:26,676 Goodbye, Miss Elliot. 567 00:49:48,243 --> 00:49:50,473 Goodbye, Captain Wentworth. 568 00:50:20,644 --> 00:50:23,033 Certainly now, with Anne here, 569 00:50:23,124 --> 00:50:25,558 I'll not suppose myself at all wanted. 570 00:50:25,644 --> 00:50:30,081 Nonsense, Penelope, she is nothing to me, indeed, compared to you. 571 00:50:30,164 --> 00:50:33,474 My dear madam, you must not run away from us now. It must not be. 572 00:50:33,564 --> 00:50:35,759 Please, Penelope. 573 00:50:36,844 --> 00:50:38,197 (WOMEN GIGGLING) 574 00:50:38,284 --> 00:50:41,959 Ah, Anne, there you are. 575 00:50:43,444 --> 00:50:46,038 How are you, Anne? 576 00:50:46,124 --> 00:50:48,354 Are we greatly missed at Kellynch? 577 00:50:48,444 --> 00:50:53,279 But let me assure you, Bath has more than answered our expectations in every respect. 578 00:50:53,364 --> 00:50:57,722 Indeed, our house is undoubtedly the finest in Camden Place. 579 00:50:58,685 --> 00:51:03,042 You can be sure that the acquaintance of the Elliots is most exceedingly sought after. 580 00:51:03,365 --> 00:51:07,119 And best of all, Miss Anne, your cousin Mr Elliot is here in Bath 581 00:51:07,205 --> 00:51:10,356 and is quite reconciled with Sir Walter. 582 00:51:10,805 --> 00:51:14,241 - Mr Elliot? - Indeed, he has called repeatedly, 583 00:51:14,325 --> 00:51:16,964 has dined with us once. 584 00:51:17,045 --> 00:51:21,641 Evidently delighted at the distinction of being asked. 585 00:51:22,205 --> 00:51:27,438 And clearly places his whole happiness in being on intimate terms in Camden Place. 586 00:51:28,605 --> 00:51:31,403 He has offered his most handsome apologies 587 00:51:31,485 --> 00:51:36,195 for any former appearance of neglect in his duties towards us. 588 00:51:37,125 --> 00:51:40,198 And Mrs Elliot? 589 00:51:40,486 --> 00:51:42,795 Dead. Quite dead. 590 00:51:43,286 --> 00:51:46,437 Certainly his wife was a nobody, 591 00:51:46,606 --> 00:51:49,200 while a beauty and rich, 592 00:51:49,286 --> 00:51:52,483 but we must make allowances, he was young and foolish. 593 00:51:52,566 --> 00:51:56,354 Not any more. Such elegant manners. 594 00:51:56,446 --> 00:52:00,075 So gentlemanly and fashionable. 595 00:52:00,166 --> 00:52:03,203 Indeed, I have no objection to being seen with him anywhere. 596 00:52:03,286 --> 00:52:04,958 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 597 00:52:05,046 --> 00:52:08,243 - Ah, that will be Lady Russell, no doubt. - No. 598 00:52:08,326 --> 00:52:12,524 That is Mr Elliot's knock. I am sure of it. 599 00:52:12,606 --> 00:52:14,961 I believe you are right. 600 00:52:15,046 --> 00:52:18,721 The poor man simply cannot keep away from you, Miss Elliot. 601 00:52:18,806 --> 00:52:21,162 Upon my word, Penelope. 602 00:52:21,247 --> 00:52:26,480 I am scarcely aware of his intentions being beyond those of other men. 603 00:52:31,207 --> 00:52:33,926 How is Mary looking? 604 00:52:34,007 --> 00:52:36,999 Last time I saw her she was... Well, she had a red nose. 605 00:52:37,087 --> 00:52:41,080 - Oh, she is quite well, thank you, Father. - Good. 606 00:52:41,167 --> 00:52:42,316 (DOOR OPENING) 607 00:52:51,967 --> 00:52:54,845 My apologies for calling so unexpectedly 608 00:52:54,927 --> 00:52:59,478 but I could not rest without knowing that Miss Elliot had not taken cold yesterday. 609 00:52:59,567 --> 00:53:03,800 Oh, how exceedingly kind of you, Mr Elliot. 610 00:53:07,408 --> 00:53:14,086 Ah, my dear sir, give me leave to present my daughter Anne. 611 00:53:19,248 --> 00:53:21,637 But this is extraordinary. 612 00:53:21,728 --> 00:53:26,483 Our paths have crossed before, Sir Walter, at Lyme not a week past. 613 00:53:27,208 --> 00:53:33,886 - Not that I could expect Miss Elliot to remember. - Indeed I do remember, Mr Elliot, very clearly. 614 00:53:34,328 --> 00:53:38,367 How extraordinary that we should be guests at the same inn at the same time. 615 00:53:38,968 --> 00:53:42,040 Yes, it is. 616 00:53:42,608 --> 00:53:46,488 One might almost say... providential. 617 00:53:55,609 --> 00:53:58,726 I cannot tell you how relieved I am to see her recovering so. 618 00:53:59,489 --> 00:54:03,482 Yes and she will make an excellent wife, Frederick. I congratulate you. 619 00:54:03,649 --> 00:54:05,128 I beg your pardon? 620 00:54:05,209 --> 00:54:06,881 Come, sir, you're mistaken 621 00:54:06,969 --> 00:54:10,928 if you think you've kept your intentions towards Louisa Musgrove a secret. 622 00:54:12,929 --> 00:54:16,604 You mean to say you consider an understanding exists between myself and Miss Musgrove? 623 00:54:16,689 --> 00:54:19,806 - Of course. Do you deny it? - I do. That is, what you say astonishes me. 624 00:54:19,889 --> 00:54:21,925 Do you mean to tell me you don't care for her at all? 625 00:54:22,009 --> 00:54:23,681 No, not in that way, no. Rest assured. 626 00:54:23,769 --> 00:54:27,160 Well, then I fear you'll gravely disappoint both her and her family. 627 00:54:27,250 --> 00:54:29,366 They talk of little else. 628 00:54:33,610 --> 00:54:37,842 Dear God, Harry, have I been so unguarded, so thoughtless? 629 00:54:38,130 --> 00:54:40,121 It would appear that you have. 630 00:54:40,530 --> 00:54:44,318 Well, if what you say is true then I must, in all honour, regard myself as bound to her. 631 00:54:44,410 --> 00:54:47,766 Indeed, Frederick. I am afraid you seem to have entangled yourself. 632 00:54:47,850 --> 00:54:50,239 This is dreadful. What can I do? 633 00:54:52,330 --> 00:54:56,369 Perhaps you might take your leave of Lyme on some pretext, 634 00:54:56,810 --> 00:54:59,643 and await Louisa's recovery elsewhere. 635 00:55:00,130 --> 00:55:04,567 It is perhaps possible a prolonged absence may weaken the bonds between you. 636 00:55:06,410 --> 00:55:10,086 I have been meaning to visit my brother in Shropshire. 637 00:55:11,371 --> 00:55:13,009 Capital. 638 00:55:35,451 --> 00:55:40,241 - Captain Wentworth and Louisa Musgrove? - It's quite true. I assure you. 639 00:55:40,331 --> 00:55:43,528 Any day now I expect to hear news of the engagement. 640 00:55:45,691 --> 00:55:49,287 And you, child, are you reconciled to it? 641 00:55:49,812 --> 00:55:52,042 Oh, yes, indeed. 642 00:55:52,452 --> 00:55:56,286 - I wish them every happiness. - Mmm. Of course. 643 00:56:08,292 --> 00:56:12,683 Oh, look, there's our Mr Elliot with the Wallaces. 644 00:56:14,012 --> 00:56:17,322 I must admit he does have a very pleasant manner. 645 00:56:17,412 --> 00:56:21,200 Indeed he does. And yet... 646 00:56:22,252 --> 00:56:24,288 And yet? 647 00:56:25,172 --> 00:56:28,767 I cannot help feeling that there must be something more than immediately appears 648 00:56:28,892 --> 00:56:32,886 in this sudden interest in our family, after so many years. 649 00:56:32,973 --> 00:56:35,533 You refer to Elizabeth, I take it. 650 00:56:35,893 --> 00:56:37,485 She is very handsome. 651 00:56:37,573 --> 00:56:41,327 Well, he has nothing to gain from a reconciliation. 652 00:56:41,853 --> 00:56:47,371 His late wife, however unsuitable a match, was exceedingly wealthy, and in any case 653 00:56:47,853 --> 00:56:52,722 nothing can prevent him from inheriting Kellynch and the baronetcy along with it. 654 00:56:53,133 --> 00:56:57,490 Nothing except my father marrying again 655 00:56:57,693 --> 00:57:00,605 and providing himself at last with a male heir. 656 00:57:00,693 --> 00:57:03,287 Ah. No, indeed. 657 00:57:03,773 --> 00:57:08,642 And Mrs Clay is young and altogether well-looking. 658 00:57:09,653 --> 00:57:14,808 I wonder at Elizabeth, to place such a woman under your father's nose so. 659 00:57:15,654 --> 00:57:17,087 We must be vigilant. 660 00:57:17,494 --> 00:57:21,726 - Ah, Lady Russell. - Ah, Lady Cavendish. 661 00:57:30,734 --> 00:57:32,531 My dearest cousin, 662 00:57:32,774 --> 00:57:36,130 once again providence seems eager to throw us together. 663 00:57:36,654 --> 00:57:38,804 Good morning, Mr Elliot. 664 00:57:38,974 --> 00:57:42,091 I confess, I called nearly an hour ago at Camden Place 665 00:57:42,214 --> 00:57:45,286 and was most distressed to find you absent. 666 00:57:46,374 --> 00:57:50,845 My father was quite taken up with some sensational news in this morning's paper. 667 00:57:51,334 --> 00:57:53,165 You refer, of course, to your cousins, 668 00:57:53,254 --> 00:57:57,646 the Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple and her daughter the Honourable Miss Carteret, 669 00:57:58,535 --> 00:58:00,571 who arrive in Bath today. 670 00:58:00,655 --> 00:58:02,771 You are very well informed, Mr Elliot. 671 00:58:02,855 --> 00:58:06,291 Your father may have mentioned something on the subject. 672 00:58:06,975 --> 00:58:09,250 I do not doubt that he did. 673 00:58:11,375 --> 00:58:15,050 You do not seem anxious to make their acquaintance again. 674 00:58:16,335 --> 00:58:20,374 I agree. The Dalrymples are nothing in themselves, but 675 00:58:20,735 --> 00:58:24,410 family connections are always worth preserving. 676 00:58:24,495 --> 00:58:27,931 And they are regarded everywhere as good company. 677 00:58:28,575 --> 00:58:33,490 My idea of good company, Mr Elliot, is the company of clever, well-informed people 678 00:58:33,815 --> 00:58:36,535 who have a great deal of conversation. 679 00:58:36,776 --> 00:58:40,246 You are mistaken. That is not good company. 680 00:58:41,016 --> 00:58:43,291 That is the best. 681 00:58:43,656 --> 00:58:47,615 No, good company requires only birth, manners and education 682 00:58:47,696 --> 00:58:52,212 and, with regard to education, I'm afraid it is not very particular. 683 00:58:54,296 --> 00:58:58,175 Oh, my cousin Anne shakes her head. She is not satisfied. 684 00:58:59,616 --> 00:59:04,451 In one point, however, I'm sure we must feel alike. 685 00:59:05,016 --> 00:59:09,931 We welcome any addition to your father's society which diverts his thoughts from those who, 686 00:59:11,976 --> 00:59:14,092 well, are beneath him. 687 00:59:17,216 --> 00:59:19,447 You refer to Mrs Clay? 688 00:59:20,857 --> 00:59:23,166 It is possible that I do. 689 00:59:25,897 --> 00:59:30,209 My concern is that my father may be rendered unhappy by the connection. 690 00:59:31,017 --> 00:59:33,451 But perhaps I'm too fastidious. 691 00:59:34,417 --> 00:59:36,612 My dear Anne, 692 00:59:37,057 --> 00:59:41,812 you have a better right to be fastidious than any woman I've ever met. 693 00:59:53,537 --> 00:59:57,132 Oh, good heavens. 694 00:59:57,417 --> 00:59:59,568 Mr Elliot not with you? 695 01:00:01,538 --> 01:00:04,132 There is a letter come for you from Uppercross. 696 01:00:04,218 --> 01:00:08,814 If you are quick you may just have time to read it before he calls again. 697 01:00:21,778 --> 01:00:25,407 My dear Anne, I rejoice to tell you that Louisa improves daily 698 01:00:25,498 --> 01:00:27,807 and will soon be quite her old self. 699 01:00:27,978 --> 01:00:31,175 I am also told we shall soon hear wedding bells at Uppercross, 700 01:00:31,258 --> 01:00:34,534 although I'm sworn to secrecy on the subject and may say no more. 701 01:00:34,778 --> 01:00:38,691 But Mama says the local dressmakers will not answer for such an occasion. 702 01:00:38,898 --> 01:00:42,050 So, expect to see us at Bath next week for a fitting. 703 01:00:42,139 --> 01:00:46,132 Until then, I remain your affectionate brother-in-law, Charles Musgrove. 704 01:01:27,060 --> 01:01:29,016 Anne. 705 01:01:30,020 --> 01:01:33,729 Anne. Anne. 706 01:01:47,180 --> 01:01:49,933 Come, come, Anne, we must not be late. 707 01:01:51,140 --> 01:01:54,610 You cannot have forgotten we have an invitation from Lady Dalrymple. 708 01:01:56,020 --> 01:02:00,059 I regret I am already engaged to spend the evening with an old school friend. 709 01:02:01,460 --> 01:02:04,452 Not that sickly old widow in Westgate Buildings? 710 01:02:06,101 --> 01:02:09,457 - Mrs Smith, yes. - Smith? 711 01:02:10,901 --> 01:02:13,461 - Westgate Buildings? - Excuse me. 712 01:02:14,781 --> 01:02:17,773 And who, pray, is Mrs Smith? 713 01:02:18,261 --> 01:02:21,856 One of the 5,000 Smiths that are everywhere to be met with? 714 01:02:21,941 --> 01:02:26,139 Upon my word, Miss Anne Elliot, you have the most extraordinary taste. 715 01:02:27,221 --> 01:02:29,689 To place such a person 716 01:02:29,781 --> 01:02:34,616 ahead of your own family connections among the nobility of England and Ireland. 717 01:02:36,741 --> 01:02:38,697 Mrs Smith. 718 01:02:39,341 --> 01:02:44,973 Perhaps she's not the only poor widow in Bath with little to live on and no surname of dignity. 719 01:02:46,622 --> 01:02:48,897 Good evening. 720 01:03:04,262 --> 01:03:07,971 - Anne. - Harriet. 721 01:03:09,902 --> 01:03:13,577 - How are you? - I'm well, thank you. Much better. 722 01:03:14,062 --> 01:03:15,973 This is my nurse Mrs Rooke. 723 01:03:16,062 --> 01:03:19,259 - How do you do, Miss Elliot? - Mrs Rooke. 724 01:03:19,382 --> 01:03:22,294 I am truly sorry I've been unable to visit before this. 725 01:03:22,382 --> 01:03:24,373 My time has not been my own. 726 01:03:24,462 --> 01:03:29,332 Oh, but we are deeply honoured to have a cousin of Lady Dalrymple pay us a visit here this evening 727 01:03:29,423 --> 01:03:33,382 instead of calling upon her relations with the rest of her family. 728 01:03:35,823 --> 01:03:38,462 You will soon learn that absolutely nothing happens in Bath 729 01:03:38,543 --> 01:03:41,137 without Nurse Rooke hearing of it. 730 01:03:42,983 --> 01:03:45,816 Come, dearest Anne, 731 01:03:45,903 --> 01:03:50,181 tell me everything that has happened to you in the past 12 years. 732 01:03:51,543 --> 01:03:53,135 Harry. 733 01:03:58,343 --> 01:04:00,254 Harry. 734 01:04:02,943 --> 01:04:06,333 Harry. Harry. 735 01:04:07,103 --> 01:04:08,934 Frederick. 736 01:04:11,144 --> 01:04:14,454 I called at the inn but Louisa's gone back home to Uppercross, I find. 737 01:04:14,544 --> 01:04:18,457 A week ago, at least. Benwick took her. She's quite recovered. 738 01:04:19,944 --> 01:04:21,775 How is your brother? 739 01:04:23,064 --> 01:04:25,498 He thinks I'm as big a fool as I do. 740 01:04:27,344 --> 01:04:32,259 You have no idea, Harry, how I... how I curse the folly of my own pride. 741 01:04:32,344 --> 01:04:35,142 Had I only the good sense to seize my happiness when I had the chance again 742 01:04:35,224 --> 01:04:36,623 and none of this would have happened. 743 01:04:36,704 --> 01:04:38,456 I'm not sure I follow. 744 01:04:39,864 --> 01:04:42,458 I imagine myself indifferent to her 745 01:04:43,264 --> 01:04:45,778 but I was only angry and resentful. 746 01:04:47,664 --> 01:04:48,892 Too late. 747 01:04:49,664 --> 01:04:52,702 Too late I began to understand myself and her. 748 01:04:54,265 --> 01:04:59,976 Never, never have I met her equal in good sense or sweetness of character. 749 01:05:01,025 --> 01:05:03,220 She's perfection itself. 750 01:05:05,185 --> 01:05:08,177 I've never loved any but her. 751 01:05:09,025 --> 01:05:13,018 - We are talking now of Anne Elliot? - Of course, who else? 752 01:05:13,105 --> 01:05:16,302 Then I take it you have not received Benwick's letter. 753 01:05:17,945 --> 01:05:22,302 I shall have to go to Uppercross now. It cannot, in all decency, be avoided. 754 01:05:22,385 --> 01:05:25,855 I mention this letter only because it contains the news 755 01:05:25,945 --> 01:05:28,459 that he has proposed to Louisa Musgrove. 756 01:05:29,705 --> 01:05:33,334 She has accepted him. They are to be married directly. 757 01:05:33,425 --> 01:05:35,223 Married? 758 01:05:36,266 --> 01:05:39,338 - Louisa and Benwick? - Directly. 759 01:05:41,786 --> 01:05:45,017 Then... Then I'm free. 760 01:05:46,666 --> 01:05:49,658 As it happens, I'm going to Bath tomorrow. 761 01:05:50,106 --> 01:05:52,620 Perhaps now you'd care to join me. 762 01:05:56,026 --> 01:05:59,462 And whom should I chance to meet at the Pump Rooms again yesterday 763 01:05:59,546 --> 01:06:02,060 but Mr Elliot. 764 01:06:04,026 --> 01:06:05,857 Without being indiscreet, 765 01:06:06,346 --> 01:06:09,338 I can reveal that you were very much talked of. 766 01:06:09,826 --> 01:06:14,058 He thinks you a most extraordinary young woman. 767 01:06:14,226 --> 01:06:17,503 In your temper, manners, mind, 768 01:06:18,027 --> 01:06:20,382 a model of female excellence. 769 01:06:20,787 --> 01:06:25,258 Now, I am no matchmaker, as you well know, 770 01:06:26,187 --> 01:06:31,136 but a most suitable connection. Everybody must certainly consider it. 771 01:06:32,067 --> 01:06:35,537 And I do think there would be every possibility of your 772 01:06:35,627 --> 01:06:39,939 and Mr Elliot being very happy together. 773 01:06:41,347 --> 01:06:45,181 And, I must confess, to look forward and think of you 774 01:06:45,267 --> 01:06:47,861 occupying your dear mother's place 775 01:06:48,347 --> 01:06:50,497 as the future mistress of Kellynch. 776 01:06:50,947 --> 01:06:52,983 The future Lady Elliot. 777 01:06:53,587 --> 01:06:57,422 Oh, my dearest Anne, it would give me more delight 778 01:06:58,108 --> 01:07:01,180 than is often felt at my time of life. 779 01:07:02,708 --> 01:07:03,857 Lady Russell. 780 01:07:07,748 --> 01:07:08,942 Will you join us? 781 01:07:14,028 --> 01:07:17,816 I cannot deny the idea of being restored to Kellynch, 782 01:07:18,388 --> 01:07:21,983 of calling it home again, my home forever, 783 01:07:23,148 --> 01:07:25,662 has a charm I cannot immediately resist. 784 01:07:27,188 --> 01:07:31,625 And Mr Elliot is an exceedingly agreeable man 785 01:07:31,708 --> 01:07:36,259 and, in many respects, I think very highly of him. 786 01:07:38,028 --> 01:07:41,385 Admiral and Mrs Croft come to call on Miss Anne Elliot. 787 01:07:48,189 --> 01:07:52,307 Admiral, Mrs Croft, I'm delighted to see you. 788 01:07:52,869 --> 01:07:54,507 What brings you here to Bath? 789 01:07:54,709 --> 01:07:57,621 I'm afraid, Miss Elliot, it is my digestion. 790 01:07:57,709 --> 01:08:00,428 And when your sister Mary learned we were to come to Bath, 791 01:08:00,509 --> 01:08:02,465 she charged us with this letter for you. 792 01:08:02,549 --> 01:08:04,904 Thank you. You must stay for tea. 793 01:08:05,709 --> 01:08:07,540 And tell me the news from Kellynch. 794 01:08:10,429 --> 01:08:13,660 Well, all the talk, of course, has been of the marriage. 795 01:08:15,349 --> 01:08:18,421 - The marriage? - Why, your cousin of course. 796 01:08:19,189 --> 01:08:20,622 Miss Louisa Musgrove. 797 01:08:22,790 --> 01:08:24,781 Do you mean to tell me you did not know? 798 01:08:25,950 --> 01:08:27,269 No, indeed. 799 01:08:28,870 --> 01:08:33,307 I only had a note from Charles that we were to soon expect a wedding. 800 01:08:33,550 --> 01:08:38,578 Oh, well, then I'm sure the letter we have brought from your sister will contain a full account. 801 01:08:40,750 --> 01:08:42,900 I'm very happy for Louisa. 802 01:08:43,590 --> 01:08:46,900 - I am certain she has chosen wisely. Indeed, indeed. 803 01:08:46,990 --> 01:08:48,708 Oh, he's a fine fellow, right enough. 804 01:08:48,790 --> 01:08:53,989 And whatever Frederick may say, she has no fears of being a naval captain's wife. 805 01:08:54,630 --> 01:08:55,983 No, indeed. 806 01:08:56,590 --> 01:08:59,946 I must confess the news did come as something of a surprise to us. 807 01:09:00,030 --> 01:09:01,622 Even Sophy was taken aback. 808 01:09:02,871 --> 01:09:07,342 Really? Did he give you no indication of his intentions? 809 01:09:07,671 --> 01:09:09,901 No. No, never a word on the subject. 810 01:09:10,071 --> 01:09:13,507 But Frederick is not a man to pine or complain. 811 01:09:13,751 --> 01:09:17,505 No, he very honourably hoped she will be very happy with Benwick and there's an end to it. 812 01:09:17,591 --> 01:09:20,230 In fact, from his manner of speaking on the subject, 813 01:09:20,311 --> 01:09:24,270 one would never guess Frederick could have ever thought of Louisa Musgrove for himself. 814 01:09:26,511 --> 01:09:27,739 Benwick? 815 01:09:28,791 --> 01:09:30,349 I beg your pardon? 816 01:09:33,591 --> 01:09:38,745 Am I, then, to understand that Louisa is to marry Captain Benwick 817 01:09:40,591 --> 01:09:42,149 and not Captain Wentworth? 818 01:09:43,151 --> 01:09:46,064 Yes. Yes, that's it exactly. 819 01:09:47,552 --> 01:09:51,511 Poor Frederick. Now he will have to begin all over with somebody else. 820 01:09:55,152 --> 01:09:57,746 Miss Anne, is something wrong? 821 01:09:58,512 --> 01:10:02,300 No. No, you astonished me indeed. 822 01:10:02,592 --> 01:10:04,105 You mean, you did not know? 823 01:10:04,832 --> 01:10:08,461 The thing is certainly true. We have it from Frederick himself. 824 01:10:09,392 --> 01:10:12,828 - Captain Wentworth is in Bath? - He arrived last night. 825 01:10:14,432 --> 01:10:15,547 Oh. 826 01:10:47,513 --> 01:10:48,662 Captain Wentworth. 827 01:10:52,833 --> 01:10:53,948 Miss Elliot. 828 01:11:03,193 --> 01:11:05,423 Your sister mentioned your being in Bath. 829 01:11:06,313 --> 01:11:09,590 Yes, I'm lodging with the Admiral in Queen's Square. 830 01:11:16,394 --> 01:11:19,625 You've perhaps also heard that Louisa Musgrove is to marry James Benwick. 831 01:11:19,714 --> 01:11:24,026 - I have. I was most astonished. - As was I. 832 01:11:30,034 --> 01:11:32,946 And yet, I'm sure in time they will grow more alike. 833 01:11:34,554 --> 01:11:39,833 Captain Benwick will gain high spirits and cheerfulness and she will... 834 01:11:39,914 --> 01:11:41,870 Relish for morbid poetry. 835 01:11:44,034 --> 01:11:45,183 Just so. 836 01:11:54,355 --> 01:11:57,665 With all my soul, I wish them happy, 837 01:11:58,595 --> 01:11:59,948 and yet... 838 01:12:02,435 --> 01:12:04,266 Miss Louisa is a very 839 01:12:05,435 --> 01:12:08,711 good, amiable, sweet-tempered girl. 840 01:12:11,715 --> 01:12:14,627 Harville's sister was a very superior woman, 841 01:12:16,435 --> 01:12:19,825 and Benwick's attachment to her was, indeed, profound. 842 01:12:22,915 --> 01:12:25,110 A man cannot recover from such a passion 843 01:12:27,875 --> 01:12:28,990 with such a woman. 844 01:12:33,316 --> 01:12:34,385 He ought not. 845 01:12:41,396 --> 01:12:42,511 He does not. 846 01:12:47,116 --> 01:12:51,792 My dear Anne, I cannot say how grieved I am to have kept you waiting, 847 01:12:51,876 --> 01:12:54,754 but the carriage is outside. 848 01:12:54,836 --> 01:12:59,034 Mr Elliot, permit me to name Captain Wentworth. 849 01:12:59,636 --> 01:13:01,228 My cousin Mr Elliot. 850 01:13:08,036 --> 01:13:09,185 May I? 851 01:13:11,876 --> 01:13:15,790 Captain, there is a concert at the Pump Rooms tonight. 852 01:13:16,357 --> 01:13:18,427 I remember how fond you are of music. 853 01:13:36,237 --> 01:13:40,469 I must say, though, the worst of Bath is the number of plain women. 854 01:13:41,677 --> 01:13:46,592 I frequently observe that one pretty face would be followed by five and thirty frights. 855 01:13:47,037 --> 01:13:48,470 And as for the men... 856 01:13:48,877 --> 01:13:49,992 Oh. 857 01:13:50,877 --> 01:13:53,232 Ah, Lady Russell. 858 01:13:55,718 --> 01:13:59,313 We are at home tomorrow night to a somewhat select gathering... 859 01:13:59,398 --> 01:14:03,277 - We do so hope you are at liberty. - Of course, Sir Walter, with pleasure. 860 01:14:03,398 --> 01:14:05,514 But where is Lady Dalrymple? 861 01:14:06,758 --> 01:14:09,830 Good heavens, is that Frederick Wentworth? 862 01:14:11,038 --> 01:14:12,710 Isn't he the nobody? 863 01:14:12,918 --> 01:14:15,068 What on earth is he doing in Bath? 864 01:14:25,878 --> 01:14:27,152 Captain Wentworth, 865 01:14:30,118 --> 01:14:31,915 is the programme to your liking? 866 01:14:32,998 --> 01:14:34,750 I found myself at liberty this evening. 867 01:14:37,919 --> 01:14:40,877 Bath has much to offer those who are interested in music. 868 01:14:41,159 --> 01:14:42,558 So I'm led to believe. 869 01:14:46,159 --> 01:14:50,550 And shall you be staying long in Bath? 870 01:14:53,479 --> 01:14:54,628 I don't know. 871 01:14:55,999 --> 01:14:58,388 That is to say, I am not certain. 872 01:14:59,519 --> 01:15:00,872 It all depends. 873 01:15:02,079 --> 01:15:03,478 I see. 874 01:15:06,359 --> 01:15:08,827 - Miss Elliot... - Captain. 875 01:15:08,919 --> 01:15:10,238 (FOOTMAN ANNOUNCING ARRIVALS) 876 01:15:10,519 --> 01:15:12,316 (GASPS) Lady Dalrymple. 877 01:15:12,879 --> 01:15:16,394 Anne, Anne, Lady Dalrymple is here. 878 01:16:06,561 --> 01:16:09,553 There'll soon be another marriage in that family, if I'm any judge. 879 01:16:09,641 --> 01:16:11,791 Certainly, if the rumours are to be believed. 880 01:16:42,321 --> 01:16:43,471 Captain. 881 01:16:47,642 --> 01:16:48,757 Captain. 882 01:16:53,442 --> 01:16:56,002 - Are you going? - Yes. 883 01:16:58,242 --> 01:17:00,995 Is the first half, at least, not worth staying for? 884 01:17:02,442 --> 01:17:03,591 No. 885 01:17:04,642 --> 01:17:07,315 There's nothing here worth me staying for. Good night. 886 01:17:12,802 --> 01:17:14,599 My dear Anne, is all well? 887 01:17:16,162 --> 01:17:18,312 We are all so dreadfully concerned. 888 01:17:20,762 --> 01:17:21,877 Yes. 889 01:17:23,242 --> 01:17:25,154 I felt suddenly a little faint. 890 01:17:26,563 --> 01:17:28,121 But I'm quite recovered. 891 01:17:33,723 --> 01:17:35,361 Should we not return to the concert? 892 01:17:37,603 --> 01:17:39,082 Dearest Anne, 893 01:17:41,843 --> 01:17:45,313 I have been awaiting an opportunity to speak to you privately 894 01:17:46,003 --> 01:17:48,995 and now it seems to have come. 895 01:17:50,483 --> 01:17:54,396 - I'm sorry, sir, I'm not very good company. - My dear cousin, 896 01:17:55,563 --> 01:17:58,361 you are far too modest for the world in general to be aware 897 01:17:58,443 --> 01:18:01,480 - of even half your accomplishments. - Really, sir, 898 01:18:02,323 --> 01:18:05,156 - I do not think you know me that well. - On the contrary. 899 01:18:07,844 --> 01:18:11,962 The name of Anne Elliot has long had a beguiling charm for me. 900 01:18:12,604 --> 01:18:17,359 If I dared, I would now breathe my sincerest wish 901 01:18:18,004 --> 01:18:20,040 that name might never change. 902 01:18:22,404 --> 01:18:24,076 - Sir... - I do not venture 903 01:18:24,164 --> 01:18:26,997 to expect an immediate answer to my proposal. 904 01:18:28,324 --> 01:18:31,600 But I cannot, in honour, further conceal my intentions 905 01:18:33,564 --> 01:18:36,317 and perhaps tomorrow night at Camden Place 906 01:18:37,204 --> 01:18:39,320 you will feel able to make me 907 01:18:40,684 --> 01:18:44,916 the happiest and most fortunate of men. 908 01:19:07,045 --> 01:19:10,924 Miss Elliot, I am charged with an urgent commission from the Admiral 909 01:19:11,005 --> 01:19:12,723 in regard to your family. 910 01:19:12,805 --> 01:19:15,638 And since I am to leave Bath today without delay, 911 01:19:16,125 --> 01:19:19,356 I should be obliged if I could wait upon you at 11.:00 this morning. 912 01:19:20,165 --> 01:19:22,076 (CLOCK CHIMING) 913 01:19:25,765 --> 01:19:26,959 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 914 01:19:37,206 --> 01:19:38,605 Hello, Anne, how are you? 915 01:19:38,686 --> 01:19:40,836 Charles, Mary. 916 01:19:43,326 --> 01:19:45,521 I am here to take the waters. 917 01:19:45,646 --> 01:19:49,639 I have been most dreadfully unwell, it is my last hope. 918 01:19:50,126 --> 01:19:51,639 Father, Elizabeth. 919 01:19:51,726 --> 01:19:53,318 Good heavens, it's Mary. 920 01:19:53,406 --> 01:19:56,603 Sir Walter, Elizabeth, we have come to choose a wedding dress 921 01:19:56,686 --> 01:19:59,246 with mother and Henrietta. She is to be married to Charles Hayter. 922 01:19:59,326 --> 01:20:01,237 - Who? - A mere country curate. 923 01:20:01,326 --> 01:20:04,921 - Father, pray, do not trouble yourself. - And dear Louisa, is she not with you? 924 01:20:05,006 --> 01:20:06,803 She stayed at Uppercross with Captain Benwick. 925 01:20:06,886 --> 01:20:08,558 - Who? - The naval captain, Father. 926 01:20:08,646 --> 01:20:09,920 Pray, do not trouble yourself. 927 01:20:10,006 --> 01:20:12,475 I suppose we shall have to invite the Musgroves tonight as well. 928 01:20:12,567 --> 01:20:13,682 A party? 929 01:20:13,767 --> 01:20:16,156 I shall be loathe to introduce them to Lady Dalrymple. 930 01:20:16,247 --> 01:20:19,922 Will Mr Elliot be there? I must at all costs be introduced to Mr Elliot. 931 01:20:20,007 --> 01:20:23,397 Well, I have not the smallest intention of inviting him, but... 932 01:20:23,487 --> 01:20:24,681 Wentworth. 933 01:20:25,007 --> 01:20:27,043 - Charles. - Hello, old fellow, how are you? 934 01:20:27,127 --> 01:20:28,606 I didn't expect to see you here. 935 01:20:28,687 --> 01:20:31,918 Where are you staying? We must go shooting one day, if you have time. 936 01:20:32,167 --> 01:20:34,158 - Mrs Musgrove. - Captain. 937 01:20:34,247 --> 01:20:36,238 Father, this is Captain Wentworth. 938 01:20:36,607 --> 01:20:39,075 He is related to our tenants, the Crofts. 939 01:20:39,727 --> 01:20:43,322 Captain, this is my father, Sir Walter Elliot, baronet. 940 01:20:43,647 --> 01:20:46,639 Yes and my eldest sister Elizabeth. 941 01:20:47,607 --> 01:20:52,362 - Thank you, we are acquainted. - Captain, please. 942 01:20:59,768 --> 01:21:00,837 Well. 943 01:21:06,328 --> 01:21:07,556 I am charged. 944 01:21:08,008 --> 01:21:12,240 That is to say the Admiral, Admiral Croft, has been confidently informed... 945 01:21:14,688 --> 01:21:15,803 that Mr Elliot... 946 01:21:20,208 --> 01:21:24,042 That everything is settled now in your family for a union between yourself and Mr Elliot. 947 01:21:26,008 --> 01:21:29,717 It was added that you were to live at Kellynch, 948 01:21:30,048 --> 01:21:33,882 and my commission from the Admiral is to say that, if the family's wish is such, 949 01:21:36,169 --> 01:21:38,239 his lease at Kellynch shall be cancelled 950 01:21:38,329 --> 01:21:41,765 and he and my sister will provide themselves with another home. That is all. 951 01:21:45,769 --> 01:21:47,521 What answer shall I give? 952 01:21:52,769 --> 01:21:53,838 Sir... 953 01:21:58,649 --> 01:22:02,483 You will please thank the Admiral on my behalf, 954 01:22:04,209 --> 01:22:08,680 but I must tell you that he is utterly misinformed. 955 01:22:12,769 --> 01:22:13,884 Misinformed? 956 01:22:16,889 --> 01:22:18,767 - Utterly? - Yes, Captain. 957 01:22:19,890 --> 01:22:21,209 Quite mistaken. 958 01:22:28,730 --> 01:22:30,925 - No truth in any part of it? - None. 959 01:22:32,290 --> 01:22:37,159 And I should be grateful to know the source of such fanciful rumours. 960 01:22:38,730 --> 01:22:39,799 As to that... 961 01:22:39,890 --> 01:22:40,925 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 962 01:22:41,490 --> 01:22:43,082 Lady Russell is here. 963 01:22:48,130 --> 01:22:50,007 Do you remember Lady Russell, Captain? 964 01:22:51,490 --> 01:22:53,048 How could I forget? 965 01:22:53,130 --> 01:22:54,882 Anne, I received your note. 966 01:22:56,610 --> 01:23:00,320 Miss Elliot, if you'll excuse me I shall convey your news to the Admiral. 967 01:23:01,251 --> 01:23:03,765 - Good day. - Captain. 968 01:23:04,851 --> 01:23:07,524 Is it true? Mr Elliot has proposed? 969 01:23:07,971 --> 01:23:11,122 If you'll excuse me, Lady Russell, I must speak with Captain Wentworth. 970 01:23:14,171 --> 01:23:15,729 Captain Wentworth. 971 01:23:16,451 --> 01:23:17,520 Mrs Musgrove. 972 01:23:18,931 --> 01:23:20,080 Anne. 973 01:23:21,011 --> 01:23:22,330 What a delight. 974 01:23:23,251 --> 01:23:24,366 Excuse me. 975 01:23:33,771 --> 01:23:36,046 Anne, I must speak with you. 976 01:23:36,531 --> 01:23:38,249 Must it be now? 977 01:23:38,331 --> 01:23:42,086 Anne, I must ask. Is it true Mr Elliot has asked you to marry him? 978 01:23:42,172 --> 01:23:44,402 - Yes, but... - Anne, I hope I give no offence, 979 01:23:44,492 --> 01:23:48,690 but I can never forgive myself if I did not acquaint you with Mr Elliot's real character. 980 01:23:48,852 --> 01:23:52,481 - I only hope I'm not too late. - Good heavens, Harriet, what is it? 981 01:23:52,612 --> 01:23:55,922 Mr Elliot is a man without heart or conscience. 982 01:23:56,332 --> 01:23:59,847 A designing, cold-blooded being who thinks only of itself. 983 01:24:00,252 --> 01:24:03,369 His recent reconciliation with your father was no accident. 984 01:24:03,812 --> 01:24:06,007 He had heard a rumour in London that Sir Walter Elliot 985 01:24:06,092 --> 01:24:08,686 might be led to marry his daughter's companion. 986 01:24:08,772 --> 01:24:10,490 - Mrs Clay? - The very same. 987 01:24:11,132 --> 01:24:13,327 And should she provide him with an heir, of course, 988 01:24:13,412 --> 01:24:16,529 the child would inherit everything, instead of Mr Elliot. 989 01:24:17,012 --> 01:24:19,810 - But he is already rich. - Of course. 990 01:24:20,212 --> 01:24:22,932 He married his poor wife for money and nothing else. 991 01:24:23,653 --> 01:24:26,565 But what he now desires above all is to be a baronet. 992 01:24:26,813 --> 01:24:30,010 He cannot bear the thought of not being Sir William. 993 01:24:30,613 --> 01:24:32,968 Well, why, then, would he wish to marry me? 994 01:24:33,213 --> 01:24:36,410 Oh, his admiration for you is sincere, as far as it goes. 995 01:24:37,493 --> 01:24:41,281 Although it has not prevented him from courting Mrs Clay at the same time. 996 01:24:43,173 --> 01:24:44,572 - No. - Indeed. 997 01:24:45,173 --> 01:24:47,733 He has promised to establish her as his mistress in London, 998 01:24:47,813 --> 01:24:49,883 as soon as he is married to you. 999 01:24:51,453 --> 01:24:54,843 There is nothing he would not do to prevent your father marrying again. 1000 01:24:57,853 --> 01:25:00,447 I am profoundly grateful to you, Harriet. 1001 01:25:01,213 --> 01:25:03,773 But now if you'll forgive me, I must go. 1002 01:25:24,374 --> 01:25:26,604 - Captain Harville. - Miss Elliot. 1003 01:25:28,014 --> 01:25:31,768 If you have come to call upon the Admiral and Mrs Croft, I must disappoint you. 1004 01:25:31,894 --> 01:25:34,203 They went to take the waters with Captain Wentworth. 1005 01:25:34,534 --> 01:25:38,049 But since you are here, you may save me some time. 1006 01:25:38,454 --> 01:25:41,890 Captain Wentworth bade me bring this note to you in Camden Place. 1007 01:25:42,134 --> 01:25:43,567 Perhaps you would take it now. 1008 01:25:44,814 --> 01:25:47,534 - Thank you. - Are you quite well, Miss Elliot? 1009 01:25:48,615 --> 01:25:49,764 Thank you. 1010 01:25:50,335 --> 01:25:53,247 Then if you'll excuse me, I'm already late for an appointment. 1011 01:26:12,815 --> 01:26:16,364 Miss Elliot, I can bear this no longer. 1012 01:26:17,015 --> 01:26:21,452 You pierced my soul. I'm half agony, half hope. 1013 01:26:22,415 --> 01:26:24,371 Unjust I may have been, 1014 01:26:24,735 --> 01:26:27,852 weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. 1015 01:26:29,056 --> 01:26:32,731 I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own 1016 01:26:32,816 --> 01:26:34,966 than when you almost broke it eight years ago. 1017 01:26:36,216 --> 01:26:38,093 I have loved none but you. 1018 01:26:39,136 --> 01:26:41,252 You alone, who brought me to Bath, 1019 01:26:41,856 --> 01:26:43,972 for you alone, I think and plan. 1020 01:26:45,456 --> 01:26:46,935 Have you not seen this? 1021 01:26:48,576 --> 01:26:49,850 I can hardly write. 1022 01:26:50,976 --> 01:26:53,171 I must go, uncertain of my fate. 1023 01:26:54,176 --> 01:26:57,566 A word, a look, would be enough. 1024 01:26:58,816 --> 01:27:01,376 Only tell me that I am... 1025 01:27:03,856 --> 01:27:05,972 Tell me not that I am too late, 1026 01:27:06,976 --> 01:27:09,695 that such precious feelings are gone forever. 1027 01:27:12,897 --> 01:27:15,855 Why, Miss Elliot, you just missed Frederick. 1028 01:27:16,097 --> 01:27:18,816 He has just gone to call upon you at Camden Place. 1029 01:27:50,097 --> 01:27:51,325 Anne. 1030 01:27:51,497 --> 01:27:54,092 - Charles. - Anne, good heavens, is anything the matter? 1031 01:27:54,778 --> 01:27:56,097 Anne. 1032 01:27:56,218 --> 01:27:59,528 Thank you, Charles, I'm quite... quite well. 1033 01:27:59,618 --> 01:28:02,655 You look quite done for. We shall have to get you home directly. 1034 01:28:02,858 --> 01:28:06,646 The thing of it is, I ought to be in the marketplace now. 1035 01:28:07,298 --> 01:28:10,495 A fellow there promised me the sight of a capital gun he's just sending off. 1036 01:28:10,578 --> 01:28:13,411 Said he'd keep it unpacked till the last possible minute. 1037 01:28:13,858 --> 01:28:15,974 If I do not cut along now I shall miss out. 1038 01:28:17,418 --> 01:28:19,170 You know from his description, Wentworth, 1039 01:28:19,258 --> 01:28:23,376 it sounds a good deal like that 16-bore Mortimer of mine you shot with that day round Winthrop. 1040 01:28:23,458 --> 01:28:24,732 Do you remember? 1041 01:28:25,458 --> 01:28:27,210 (CHARLES CHATTERING) 1042 01:28:42,739 --> 01:28:43,967 Captain... 1043 01:28:44,499 --> 01:28:45,693 Captain, 1044 01:28:47,299 --> 01:28:51,815 I am... I am in receipt of your proposal 1045 01:28:53,099 --> 01:28:55,090 and am minded to accept it. 1046 01:28:56,899 --> 01:28:58,218 Thank you. 1047 01:29:00,299 --> 01:29:01,527 Are you 1048 01:29:04,339 --> 01:29:05,658 quite certain? 1049 01:29:06,259 --> 01:29:07,578 I am. 1050 01:29:08,379 --> 01:29:09,892 I am determined. 1051 01:29:10,619 --> 01:29:12,098 I will. 1052 01:29:13,219 --> 01:29:18,453 And nothing, you may be sure, will ever persuade me otherwise. 1053 01:30:20,861 --> 01:30:22,135 Why have we stopped? 1054 01:30:23,781 --> 01:30:25,055 You can't see? 1055 01:30:32,861 --> 01:30:34,180 Give me your hand. 1056 01:30:59,702 --> 01:31:03,980 I thought you might like to see your wedding present. 1057 01:31:07,182 --> 01:31:08,501 (GASPS)