1 00:00:00,500 --> 00:00:01,750 Ross Vennor Poldark, 2 00:00:01,800 --> 00:00:04,600 I am committing you for trial at the Bodmin assizes. 3 00:00:04,650 --> 00:00:06,950 You must answer to judge and jury an' if you're found guilty... 4 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:09,950 You owe him no loyalty! It's common sense to testify against him! 5 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,950 It really is the end for me and Francis! 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,950 I'm a physician, ma'am. May I be of service? 7 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:16,950 Perhaps some brilliant defence will occur to me! 8 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:18,950 If only one knew who the judge would be! 9 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:19,950 Wentworth Lister. 10 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:20,950 Are you acquainted with him? 11 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:22,950 I advise you to reconsider your attitude. 12 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:25,950 It's no detriment to me if you choose to run your neck into a noose. 13 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:28,950 I beg you to let me through. 'Tis all the reason I've come to Bodmin. 14 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:30,950 My husband's life depends on it. 15 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:32,950 - Where will you go? - I have one last thing I must try. 16 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:34,950 If he hangs, he'll have only himself to blame. 17 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:38,950 Do not lose heart, Francis. Tomorrow is a new day. 18 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:40,470 A new day. 19 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:43,000 And it may never come. 20 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,950 Sounds lively out there! 21 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:38,670 The rabble are out in force tonight! 22 00:02:40,950 --> 00:02:41,950 The list... 23 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,800 of those summoned to speak against you. 24 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,540 A long list. 25 00:02:48,950 --> 00:02:49,950 Jud Paynter? 26 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,600 You know him? 27 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,870 He was my servant. 28 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:58,270 Well, now he's the Crown's. 29 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:01,950 And the testimony of a loyal servant against his former master. 30 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:04,000 Nail in the coffin. 31 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,950 Mistress Poldark! 32 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:46,950 How delightful! 33 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:50,950 Mr Penvenen! To think of us meeting again so soon! 34 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:53,950 And may I introduce my niece, Caroline? 35 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:56,950 Mistress Demelza Poldark of Nampara. 36 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:59,950 And Mr Unwin Trevaunance. 37 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,950 Are you here for the election, ma'am? 38 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,950 Er... No, ma'am, for the assizes. 39 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,950 Oh, yes. 40 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:08,950 Unwin, were you not telling me there was a Poldark to be tried this week? 41 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:11,200 That's my husband, ma'am. 42 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,950 And is he guilty? 43 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,740 What did he do? 44 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:18,950 Well, if I were the judge, I would sentence him to be returned 45 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:21,200 to his wife without delay! 46 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,950 That must be the crowd, clamouring for me. 47 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,950 Will you join me outside? 48 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:27,950 Why not? 49 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:30,000 I enjoy a baying mob. 50 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:36,270 May I be of service, ma'am? 51 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:41,340 Well, since you mention it... 52 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:51,950 For pity's sake! Must we always have these dire predictions? 53 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,950 Not once have I known you forecast an outcome 54 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:56,340 which was remotely cheering! 55 00:04:57,000 --> 00:04:59,950 I'm not divining the future. 56 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:03,100 I'm entertaining myself with a game of Snap! 57 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:08,000 Go to Bodmin, Elizabeth. You'll never be satisfied till you do. 58 00:05:11,950 --> 00:05:12,950 This election, 'tis a joke. 59 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:14,950 What difference do it make? 60 00:05:15,000 --> 00:05:17,950 Who suffers when mines close? 61 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,950 Not fancy folk! 62 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:22,950 Stuffed to the gizzards wi' beef while we scrape by on black bread 63 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:24,950 - an' beech leaves! - In France they wud'n stand for it! 64 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:25,950 It's come here to Bodmin soon enough, 65 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:28,950 and it won't be long before it reaches you down in Truro. 66 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:29,950 Bin out there, 'ave 'ee? 67 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,950 'Tis like a powder keg! 68 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,950 Dr Enys! Wha' brings 'ee here? 69 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:36,950 Same as you, Prudie. 70 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:37,950 To speak f'r Cap'n Ross? 71 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:40,140 As I'm sure we all will. 72 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:45,140 Mr Paynter, are you ill? 73 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:48,950 Dammit, can a man not study th' innards of a jug without bein' 74 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:50,950 clepp'd malingerer? 75 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:53,950 I commend you to your studies. 76 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:57,950 Goin' out there? 'Ave a care! 77 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:00,340 'Twill take but a spark. Pow! 78 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:09,950 Your defence is proving more of a challenge than I'd anticipated. 79 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:13,000 D'you have the document from Harris Pascoe? 80 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:19,340 Your Last Will and Testament? 81 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,950 Influence? 82 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:28,950 I do not have that sort of influence, ma'am, 83 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:31,950 and it would prejudice your husband's case, not help it! 84 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,950 But if it was put the right way? 85 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:37,950 If it were put any way, ma'am... No. No. No. 86 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:40,950 I-I wouldn't dream of trying to persuade a judge. 87 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:42,950 Believe me, I... I sympathise. 88 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:43,950 I... I really do. 89 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:47,950 And I do dearly hope that the court look kindly on your husband. 90 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:51,950 But the surest way of attaining the opposite 91 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:55,000 would be to try and influence the judge. 92 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:01,900 (I see.) 93 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,740 Forgive me, sir. 94 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:11,140 I'm a little despairing. 95 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:22,950 Is he a kindly man? In appearance, I mean? 96 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:23,950 Justice Lister? 97 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,950 Somewhat severe. 98 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,950 Small and stout? 99 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:28,670 Tall and lean. 100 00:07:30,950 --> 00:07:31,950 Does he like his port? 101 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:34,000 Resolutely sober. 102 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,950 If there's to be a reckoning, 103 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:44,950 it's as well to have one's affairs in order! 104 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:47,340 Little as there is of value. 105 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:50,950 My household effects, my shares in Wheal Leisure... 106 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:53,950 Mr Pascoe mentions a "Wheal Grace". 107 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,950 My father's old mine. It's derelict. 108 00:07:57,000 --> 00:07:58,950 But still yours... 109 00:07:59,000 --> 00:07:59,950 and still deemed an asset. 110 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,950 Not by me! 111 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:04,940 I deem it a worthless hole in the ground! 112 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:08,950 But by all means let me bequeath it to my wife, 113 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:12,000 along with my other debts and liabilities! 114 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:30,470 I really have left her nothing. 115 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:50,950 Oh! 116 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:53,950 Oh dear, my deepest apologies. Are you hurt? 117 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,950 Only my dignity, sir! 118 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,950 May I assist you to a chair? Some port, perhaps? 119 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:02,000 No, thank you. I never touch it, sir. 120 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,950 Are you stalking me, Dr Enys? 121 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:19,950 Not all, ma'am. But now I'm here, may I be of service? 122 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,950 Can you prescribe something to keep me awake? 123 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,950 You find the election boring? 124 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:25,950 Exceedingly dull. And the rabble out there insufferable. 125 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,950 Oh, I grant you it seems unpleasant. 126 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:30,950 But take each man for himself and he's likeable enough. 127 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:32,950 Are you a Jacobin, like Ross Poldark? 128 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:34,950 It's clear you don't know Ross Poldark. 129 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:37,950 No, but I expect to tomorrow, and I'd hope for better 130 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:40,950 entertainment than I've had here tonight. 131 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:42,950 I'm sure you're the sort who takes a window at Tyburn 132 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:44,950 for the pleasure of seeing someone choke to death? 133 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:46,950 And is it any business of yours if I am? 134 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:48,950 No. 135 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:49,950 I'm thankful not. 136 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:55,000 Gentlemen, I have here the results of the Bodmin constituency. 137 00:09:56,000 --> 00:10:00,950 Chenhalls, Michael -- 2,250. 138 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:07,950 Dagge, Hugh -- 1,203. 139 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:13,950 Trevaunance, Unwin -- 1,203. 140 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,950 It's a tie for second place. 141 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,950 A farcical state of affairs. 142 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:21,950 There will have to be a second vote to decide the remaining seat! 143 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:22,950 There can be no question of that. 144 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:24,950 The key is to regard yourself as elected and act accordingly. 145 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:27,950 - But how? I'm tied in second place. - The chair, man! Take a second chair. 146 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,950 Claim your seat before Dagge has chance to contest it. 147 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,600 Come now. There's no time to lose. 148 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:46,950 Who are ye? 149 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:48,950 Um, well, I... 150 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:50,950 D'ye know me? D'ye speak for me? 151 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:51,950 I'm your elected member... 152 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:54,950 Who elected ye? Did I? 153 00:10:55,000 --> 00:10:56,950 Did any here? 154 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:02,000 Ye don't speak for me! But maybe this will! 155 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:08,670 Turn it round! 156 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:16,200 Get... Get me back inside. 157 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:19,540 I hope he brought his rosewater! 158 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:24,950 There'll be a reckoning, mark 'ee! 159 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:26,950 Commoners don't hold with being tramped underfoot. 160 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:30,950 Bring down the fancy folk and let the poor rise! 161 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:31,950 Nay, 'ee shan't muzzle me! 162 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:34,950 I'm a free man. I've a right to speak! 163 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,950 Apparently not. 164 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:42,400 This has not helped our cause. 165 00:11:49,000 --> 00:11:53,950 Mission accomplished. Unwin has established his claim. 166 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,950 Almost at the expense of his own life! 167 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,950 Is it always like this in Bodmin? 168 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,950 I couldn't say. I live near Truro. 169 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,950 I'm only here for tomorrow's trial. 170 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,950 You speak for Ross Poldark? 171 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,950 I look forward to seeing you acquit yourself. 172 00:12:07,000 --> 00:12:08,950 Happily it's not I who is on trial. 173 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:11,400 Are you quite certain of that? 174 00:12:14,950 --> 00:12:15,950 You flatter yourself, ma'am. 175 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:18,950 Are all men so odiously conceited? 176 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:22,950 I shouldn't put conceit as the particular property of one sex. 177 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:23,950 How gracious of you to correct me, sir! 178 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:26,950 I wonder you're so solicitous for one you so clearly despise. 179 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:31,000 You're mistaken, madam. I neither solicit nor despise. 180 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:38,950 That rabble! Have they no respect for their betters or for the law? 181 00:12:39,000 --> 00:12:41,950 I mean, someone needs to take them 182 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:44,800 by the scruff of the neck and... and... 183 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:50,000 Oh, good God! What is the woman doing? 184 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:53,950 She'll hang her husband if she's not careful! 185 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,950 So let me ask Your Lordship, 186 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:58,950 how can a body judge if a person be telling the truth? 187 00:12:59,000 --> 00:12:59,950 Well... 188 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,950 For some of them be so downright convincing and have all 189 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:07,950 the evidence to back 'em up, but if the evidence be false...? 190 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,950 Excuse me. 191 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:09,950 Excuse me. 192 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:16,950 For instance, if a body did know the truth about an accused, 193 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:20,950 wouldn't he -- or she -- then be obliged to speak? 194 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:23,950 Most assuredly. In the appropriate place, 195 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,950 which would be the court. 196 00:13:25,000 --> 00:13:28,950 Then put the case, sir, that a body know'd some other body 197 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:32,950 who paid money so that other bodies might speak lies. 198 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,950 You list a great many bodies, ma'am. 199 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:36,950 Are any of them here now? 200 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:40,950 Well, in truth, seeing as you do ask me directly, Your Lordship... 201 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:43,950 Mistress Demelza, what a pleasure to see you. 202 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,950 And Your Lordship. Out unusually late? 203 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:48,950 Indeed, sir. Though not unagreeably detained. 204 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,950 You must be grateful for the distraction, ma'am. 205 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,950 Were you speaking of your husband? 206 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:54,950 - Of course you will meet him tomorrow. - Sir? 207 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:58,000 Ross Poldark? When he comes before you in court. 208 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:02,950 - Oh. - You were not aware? 209 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:05,000 No, sir, I was not. 210 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:10,950 You will pardon me, ma'am, sir. 211 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:13,000 Let me accompany you. 212 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:18,950 What do you make of this assault on our newly elected MP? 213 00:14:19,000 --> 00:14:20,950 Barely escaped with his life! 214 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:22,950 If this goes on, we'll have revolution on our hands! 215 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:25,950 - In Cornwall? - People are fearful, sir. 216 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:28,950 People are wondering when a clear message will be sent. 217 00:14:29,000 --> 00:14:32,950 Those who stir up disorder should expect the severest penalty. 218 00:14:33,000 --> 00:14:35,670 - Would you not agree? - I do, sir. 219 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:43,950 Beg pardon, sir, there's a gentleman within... 220 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,950 A Mr Francis Poldark? 221 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:48,000 Oh, yes. 222 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:54,000 Francis? 223 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:07,000 Francis? 224 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:20,000 Locked, sir. From the inside. 225 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,950 - We may need to break it down. - Nay, 'twill damage it. 226 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:36,000 Dammit, man, Mr Poldark may be ill. He may even... 227 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:44,950 This is the statement I've prepared for you. 228 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:49,000 You may find it a little contrite for your taste... 229 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:58,000 There are limits, even if one's neck is at stake. 230 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:02,000 So you'd go to the gallows on a point of principle? 231 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:08,000 Of course it's your life to do as you please. 232 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:21,200 Are you a fatalist, Enys? 233 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:29,000 Would you believe that we are masters of our own destiny? 234 00:16:29,950 --> 00:16:30,950 Well... 235 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:33,340 Cos a... short while ago I... 236 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:37,950 Pointed this at my head and it misfired. 237 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:41,950 The flint went down but the powder did not ignite. 238 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:45,950 Since then, I've been trying to decide whether to... 239 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,950 to do it again. 240 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,950 I agree, it's in very poor taste 241 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:53,000 to use your hospitality for such a purpose. But I... 242 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:04,950 Anyway, the thing's not done, so for the moment, 243 00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:08,000 you have a talkative companion instead of a silent one. 244 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:15,950 I don't understand. Why would you wish...? 245 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:19,950 Francis, you are young, you're propertied, you're respected, 246 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:22,950 you have a beautiful wife, a healthy son... 247 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:27,000 Stop! Or I shall weep for joy! 248 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,950 Let's have some brandy. Hmm? 249 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:38,000 At any rate, I can do no damage until I have fresh powder. 250 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:43,000 I hope you will reconsider. 251 00:17:59,000 --> 00:18:00,950 Here's to the devil! 252 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:06,000 Lord knows whose side he's been on tonight. 253 00:18:15,000 --> 00:18:18,000 Why do you hate him? 254 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:21,670 What has he ever done to deserve it? 255 00:18:21,950 --> 00:18:22,950 I doubt you'd understand. 256 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:25,950 Because I am not so well-bred as you? 257 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:28,950 I am a miner's daughter. But you are a blacksmith's grandson. 258 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:29,950 What is the difference? 259 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,950 The difference is that you will always be a miner's daughter. 260 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:34,950 Whereas I am a gentleman. 261 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:36,950 I am a gentleman's wife. 262 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:39,470 Soon to be a gentleman's widow? 263 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:54,000 Got a wife? Got a family? 264 00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:00,000 You don't think it's worth making this concession for their sakes? 265 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:06,200 I appreciate your efforts. 266 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,950 But I cannot put my name to beggary and flattery. 267 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:12,540 Dammit, man, you have no choice! 268 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:16,950 The case against you is too strong. 269 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:20,950 It's not a question of whether you'll be found guilty, but WHEN, 270 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:23,400 and what the sentence will be! 271 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:26,950 All you can do is paint a penitent figure, 272 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:29,540 so that you may escape the worst. 273 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,000 The worst, I tell you! 274 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:38,000 Perhaps you will consider that before you sleep tonight. 275 00:19:59,000 --> 00:20:01,950 Did you have better luck? 276 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:05,000 If anything, I've made it worse. 277 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,950 What did you hope to achieve? 278 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:12,000 I don't know. Anything! 279 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:16,950 Verity, I lost my child. 280 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:21,000 How could I bear it if I lost Ross too? 281 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:04,950 Ask me, Enys. Am I cleaning it to put away 282 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:08,000 or do I intend to use it again? 283 00:21:11,000 --> 00:21:13,000 Do you? 284 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:18,270 If I see a suitable target. 285 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:48,950 What 'ee be up to, 'ee lizardy lousedy pissabed? 286 00:21:49,000 --> 00:21:51,950 Up to? I? Innocent as a new-born babe! 287 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:54,950 Witnesses primed. And we've augmented the crowd 288 00:21:55,000 --> 00:21:57,950 with persons who share our view of the accused 289 00:21:58,000 --> 00:22:00,950 and will not scruple to make their voices heard! 290 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:01,950 And His Lordship? 291 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,950 Is immune to persuasion. 292 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:06,950 On the contrary. I believe he was persuaded last night 293 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:10,000 without a penny changing hands. 294 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:18,000 Jack Tripp, on your feet! 295 00:22:20,950 --> 00:22:21,950 D'you go before the court? 296 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:24,950 With head held high! 297 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:26,950 And sore, no doubt! 298 00:22:27,000 --> 00:22:31,000 Not for long. The noose is a great curer for headaches! 299 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:35,950 I wish you justice if there's any to be found. 300 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:39,000 Which there ain't, as we both do know. 301 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,950 So luck it must be! 302 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:45,000 For us both then. 303 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:49,950 As ringleader and instigator of the affray, 304 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:52,950 in which you did unlawfully assemble together 305 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:54,950 a violent and unruly mob, 306 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:56,950 you have been found guilty. 307 00:22:57,000 --> 00:23:01,950 It now only remains for me to pass the dreadful sentence 308 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:04,950 of the law, which is that you be taken from hence 309 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:06,950 to a place of execution, 310 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:11,000 where you will be hanged by the neck until you die. 311 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:48,950 Call Ross Poldark. 312 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,270 Order! 313 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:03,140 - Murderer! - Murderer! 314 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,950 ORDER! 315 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,950 Why do they cry murder? That is not the charge. 316 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:12,000 Silence in court! 317 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:14,950 So many against him? 318 00:24:15,000 --> 00:24:16,950 Only the ones paid by George. 319 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:19,340 But if the jury believe them? 320 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:39,950 Ross Vennor Poldark, you stand accused that you did incite riot, 321 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,950 viciously attack a customs officer 322 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:46,950 and did plunder diverse goods belonging to a ship in distress. 323 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:48,950 How do you plead? 324 00:24:49,000 --> 00:24:50,540 Not guilty. 325 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:58,950 Let the court beware this man! The devil in gent's clothing! 326 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:00,950 He stole my daughter, 327 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,950 debauched and left her unfit for neither man nor beast! 328 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,950 Have him taken. 329 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,950 And when I did go to the rescue o' my child, 330 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,950 this man did viciously assault I, 331 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:15,950 a poor god-fearing man in his dotage, with fists and with weapons. 332 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:18,950 I tell you, this man do think himself above the law! 333 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:21,950 Do think he may take whatever he please 334 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,950 and never pay the price for it! 335 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,950 I do implore the court to see that justice be done 336 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:31,000 in the name of I and all who've suffered at his hands! 337 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:40,000 Continue. 338 00:25:53,000 --> 00:25:57,950 Gentlemen of the jury. You'll recall that in this summer's great winds, 339 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,950 a ship got into distress and was driven ashore 340 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:02,950 on Hendrawna Beach, just below the house of the accused. 341 00:26:03,000 --> 00:26:05,950 You might expect that such a man's first thought would be 342 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:08,950 the safety of the poor souls aboard. 343 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:11,950 Instead, he sought to rouse the lawless spirits 344 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,950 of the district so that when the wreck came in, 345 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:17,950 it might be plundered with the utmost dispatch. 346 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,950 Witnesses will testify 347 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:22,950 that the accused personally directed the plunder. 348 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:26,950 And that survivors from the wreck were beaten 349 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:28,950 as they struggled ashore. 350 00:26:29,000 --> 00:26:31,950 When a contingent of soldiers and excisemen arrived, 351 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:34,950 the prisoner warned them not to interfere and threatened them 352 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:36,950 with violence if they did. 353 00:26:37,000 --> 00:26:39,950 When they nonetheless went down on the beach, they were set upon 354 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:44,000 by the accused. One of them received near-fatal injuries. 355 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:48,950 Did you see the prisoner attack the customs officer? 356 00:26:49,000 --> 00:26:51,950 Yes, sir. I seed him strike a blow across his face 357 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:52,950 and kick him when he's down! 358 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:56,000 Bloody liar! That's a lie! 359 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:00,950 - "Roused from sleep", you say? - Aye, sir. By him, sir. 360 00:27:01,000 --> 00:27:04,950 - Saying what? - "Pickings for all! Hendrawna beach! Wreck coming in! 361 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:05,950 "Strip her to the last plank!" 362 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,950 And when you reached Hendrawna Beach, 363 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,950 what did you see the accused do? 364 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,950 Pluck cargo from the sea, pile it up on the strand 365 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,950 and direct others to do the same. 366 00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:16,000 Did you see him assault the customs officer? 367 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:20,100 Aye, sir. Assault, sir. Terrible thing, sir. 368 00:27:23,950 --> 00:27:24,950 Order! 369 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:26,950 Ephraim Oliver, you were on the beach 370 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:29,950 on the night of January seventh last. What did you see? 371 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,950 That mans struck him across his skull 372 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:34,950 and kicked him to the ground and leave him for dead. 373 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:36,950 William Fiddick, how close were you to the accused when 374 00:27:37,000 --> 00:27:38,950 he struck John Coppard, the exciseman? 375 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:41,950 As you be to me, sur, and felt the blow like 'twas across me own head. 376 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:44,950 Sergeant Tremayne, the prisoner warned you not to go to the beach. 377 00:27:45,000 --> 00:27:46,950 And yet you did so. Why was that? 378 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:48,950 Well, I felt he was casting doubts upon my resolve 379 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:52,950 - and goading me to do so. - In effect laying a trap for you? 380 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:55,000 'Twas my belief, sir. 381 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:12,000 Oh, Demelza! 382 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:16,950 Is it not intolerable in there? I could scarce breathe. 383 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:19,000 Nor I... 384 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,870 I came for Francis. 385 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:33,000 I never thanked you for tending me in my sickness. 386 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:36,950 You saved my son. 387 00:28:37,000 --> 00:28:40,000 And at such a cost. 388 00:28:41,950 --> 00:28:42,950 How can you bear it? 389 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:45,000 I'm with child again. 390 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,950 Is... Ross glad? 391 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:53,950 I've not told him. If... if things go ill today... 392 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,000 Pray God they do not. 393 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:04,000 - I... I must... - Of course. 394 00:29:17,000 --> 00:29:19,000 Call Jud Paynter! 395 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:35,000 Describe to us, Mr Paynter, what took place the night of the gale. 396 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:42,950 So there's Prudie, that's the wife, snoring fit to rouse the dead, 397 00:29:43,000 --> 00:29:45,950 When along come Cap'n Ross saying, 398 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:48,950 "Ship gone ashore down Hendrawna." 399 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:51,950 I can't believe he would turn against Ross like this. 400 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,950 - Yes? - Yes. 401 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,950 And what did he do? 402 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,950 Do? 403 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,950 Did he urge you to do anything? 404 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,950 Urge? 405 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:04,140 Oh, aye, he says to I... 406 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,950 .."rouse the rest of the village and head down to the shore". 407 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:11,950 - Did he give you a reason? - Reason? 408 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,200 Aye. 409 00:30:15,950 --> 00:30:16,950 "Come now," he says, 410 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:19,800 "sharp as ye can, for likely there's... 411 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,950 ".. women and children aboard who need saving from a watery grave." 412 00:30:27,000 --> 00:30:31,000 Come, man, recollect yourself. Think what you're saying. 413 00:30:33,000 --> 00:30:34,950 Aye, that's what he said, right enough. 414 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:35,950 And I tell you, man, to think again. 415 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,950 What you say is not in accordance with your sworn statement. 416 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:40,950 "When Captain Poldark came to my house, 417 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:42,950 "he told me to hurry and rouse the village 418 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:45,950 "because there was a wreck and the sooner it was stripped, the better 419 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:48,670 "before the authorities turned up." 420 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,950 No, sir, I never said them words and I never thought 'em neither. 421 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,950 I remind you, Mr Paynter, 422 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:57,950 that this statement was made before witnesses and read aloud to you 423 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,950 before you signed. 424 00:30:59,000 --> 00:31:02,950 Aye, well, sir, see, I is hard of hearing. 425 00:31:03,000 --> 00:31:07,000 So it's likely I misheard what they said and they... 426 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,950 .. misheard what I said. 427 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,950 Mr Bull, I would have thought it was clear 428 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:14,950 that this witness has committed perjury, 429 00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:17,950 either now or when he made his original statement. 430 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,950 I would suggest that you turn him out of the box 431 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:22,200 and get on with your case. 432 00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:31,950 You should have brandished less carrot and more stick. 433 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:32,950 We could not possibly have foreseen... 434 00:31:33,000 --> 00:31:36,950 I beg to differ. These people have peculiar loyalties. 435 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:39,950 What of Captain Bray? Did you manage to prevail there? 436 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:42,000 Call Captain Bray. 437 00:31:43,950 --> 00:31:44,950 Describe, Captain Bray, 438 00:31:45,000 --> 00:31:50,950 the sight that met your eyes as you came ashore that night. 439 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:53,000 Like Dante's Inferno. 440 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,950 Drunken men cavorting, 441 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:59,950 mules struggling beneath the spoils from the ship. 442 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,950 All semblance of order gone. 443 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:04,950 'twas as close to hell as I ever hope to come. 444 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:06,950 And your passengers and crew? 445 00:32:07,000 --> 00:32:10,000 Confronted by viciousness of the grossest kind. 446 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:14,950 I had to stand guard to prevent them being torn to pieces. 447 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:16,950 Thank you, Captain Bray. 448 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:18,950 Your description would strike a chill into the heart 449 00:32:19,000 --> 00:32:21,200 of any decent human being. 450 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:27,000 The prisoner begs leave to question the witness. 451 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:30,400 Granted. 452 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:35,950 Captain Bray, do you recall seeing me on the beach that night? 453 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:40,950 You came and offered me and my passengers shelter in your house. 454 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:43,950 And did you see or hear me 455 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:46,950 encouraging anyone to wreck your ship? 456 00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:48,950 It was dark, sir, 457 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:51,950 but I don't believe I'd set eyes on you until that moment. 458 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:54,950 Did you see the meeting of myself and the captain of the soldiers? 459 00:32:55,000 --> 00:32:58,950 As I recall, you warned him not to go down to the beach. 460 00:32:59,000 --> 00:33:02,000 And did I accompany you into my house, sir? 461 00:33:02,950 --> 00:33:03,950 You did. 462 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,950 Thank you. 463 00:33:08,950 --> 00:33:09,950 One moment, Captain. 464 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:13,950 How long did the accused stay with you after you entered the house? 465 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,950 About five minutes. 466 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:18,950 He said that his wife was ill and he needed to tend her. 467 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:20,950 When did you see him again? 468 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:22,950 - About two hours later. - So there was nothing to prevent him 469 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:24,950 leaving the house as soon as you were settled 470 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:28,500 and returning to the beach to attack the exciseman? 471 00:33:30,950 --> 00:33:31,950 I suppose not. 472 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:34,400 Thank you. You may stand down. 473 00:33:39,000 --> 00:33:43,950 It's no exaggeration to suggest that what we have here 474 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,950 is a revolutionary. 475 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:48,950 Self-serving, contemptuous of his class, careless of others' property. 476 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:51,950 Of all the crimes committed that night, 477 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:54,950 this man was the instigator and chief perpetrator. 478 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:57,950 It is not within my scope to call to attention the previous acts 479 00:33:58,000 --> 00:34:00,950 of lawlessness that have marred the accused's character... 480 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:03,950 Objection! Confine yourself to the present allegations, Mr Bull. 481 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:07,950 .. but it is relevant to draw conclusions from statements 482 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,950 made by the accused at the time of his arrest, 483 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:13,950 statements purporting to explain his actions, justify them, 484 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:16,950 and which brand him an obvious admirer 485 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:20,950 of the bloodshed and tyranny in France! 486 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:25,950 Asked if he encouraged the riot which broke out on the beach -- 487 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,950 "I did not consider it a riot." 488 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:31,950 Asked if he approved of plunder and lawlessness -- 489 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:32,950 "Do you approve of whole families 490 00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:35,950 "being without sufficient food to keep them alive?" 491 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:38,950 Asked what part he played in the death of Matthew Sanson. 492 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:41,950 "Regrettably, none whatsoever." 493 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,950 If you have ever heard a more damning indictment 494 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:47,950 from a prisoner's own mouth, I would frankly be amazed. 495 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,950 Such a man is a danger to us all. 496 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:54,950 The country and justice itself deserves the severest penalty. 497 00:34:55,000 --> 00:34:57,200 The Crown rests its case. 498 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:04,950 Witnesses for the defence? 499 00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:06,670 Are there any? 500 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,800 Call Dwight Enys. 501 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:26,950 My Lord, I am the physician 502 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:28,950 who attended Captain Poldark's wife and child 503 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:31,950 during their attack of the putrid throat. 504 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,950 At that time I was constantly in the house 505 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:38,000 and can testify that Captain Poldark had no sleep for almost a week. 506 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:45,000 His only child died and was buried but a few days before the wreck. 507 00:35:47,000 --> 00:35:48,940 On the day itself... 508 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:54,950 .. I formed the opinion that he had suffered a mental breakdown. 509 00:35:55,000 --> 00:35:57,950 I consider that any strangeness in his actions 510 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:01,100 should almost entirely be attributed to that. 511 00:36:08,950 --> 00:36:09,950 You are an apothecary? 512 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:13,950 A physician, sir. A licentiate of the London College of Physicians 513 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:17,950 - and a Cornishman by birth. - And an expert in mental afflictions? 514 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,950 I did not say so. 515 00:36:19,000 --> 00:36:20,950 Then your views on the matter can hardly be expected 516 00:36:21,000 --> 00:36:23,000 to carry much weight. 517 00:36:25,000 --> 00:36:26,950 I believe they can, sir. 518 00:36:27,000 --> 00:36:30,950 In my view, Captain Poldark was, temporarily, through grief 519 00:36:31,000 --> 00:36:32,950 and lack of sleep, not himself. 520 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:33,950 Do you consider that anyone 521 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,950 who loses a child and a few nights' sleep 522 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,950 is justified in creating a riot? 523 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:38,950 I do not believe he created the riot. 524 00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:40,950 We require your opinion as a physician, sir, 525 00:36:41,000 --> 00:36:42,950 not as a friend or drinking companion. 526 00:36:43,000 --> 00:36:43,950 I speak purely as a physician 527 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:46,950 and base my opinion on clinical observation. 528 00:36:47,000 --> 00:36:49,950 Captain Poldark was unsteady on his feet and disordered in his remarks. 529 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:50,950 Perhaps he was drunk. 530 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:52,950 He had not touched a drink in several days. 531 00:36:53,000 --> 00:36:54,950 My Lord, when his infant daughter died, 532 00:36:55,000 --> 00:36:56,950 a great many people came to the funeral. 533 00:36:57,000 --> 00:36:58,950 All of society, from highest to low. 534 00:36:59,000 --> 00:36:59,950 He's held in very great esteem. 535 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:02,950 But with his wife ill, it was impossible to give them refreshment. 536 00:37:03,000 --> 00:37:04,950 This weighed heavy on his mind. 537 00:37:05,000 --> 00:37:06,950 And I suggest to you that he did provide for them. 538 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:09,950 In rousing the rabble and leading them to the wreck, 539 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,950 he both assuaged his conscience 540 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,950 and filled his larder with pillaged goods. 541 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,950 - That was not my meaning, sir. - Thank you, sir. 542 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:20,300 You paint a very clear picture of the prisoner's state of mind. 543 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,950 Enough! 544 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,950 Remove these persons from the court. 545 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:28,950 Quite right! They should be taken out and whipped! 546 00:37:29,000 --> 00:37:32,000 The court will take a short adjournment. 547 00:37:33,000 --> 00:37:34,950 We could not have hoped for a better judge. 548 00:37:35,000 --> 00:37:37,200 Poldark will surely hang! 549 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,950 Yes. 550 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:42,000 That is what you want? 551 00:37:45,950 --> 00:37:46,950 The mine he will leave to his wife. 552 00:37:47,000 --> 00:37:50,950 We can soon acquire the shares. Was she not his kitchen maid? 553 00:37:51,000 --> 00:37:54,950 - She will give us no trouble. - Do not believe it. 554 00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:57,540 You will be celebrating tonight. 555 00:37:59,000 --> 00:38:01,000 I certainly intend to. 556 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,950 You could not bear to keep away. 557 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,740 I was concerned. 558 00:38:14,950 --> 00:38:15,950 For me? 559 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:18,000 Do I not have cause? 560 00:38:19,950 --> 00:38:20,950 Well, as you can see, I am well, 561 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:22,950 so had you not better return to Trenwith? 562 00:38:23,000 --> 00:38:26,000 Having come so far, I may as well stay. 563 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,950 Ross will be gratified. 564 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:32,000 Are you? 565 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,800 Are you resolved? 566 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,950 To prostrate myself and beg for mercy? 567 00:38:58,000 --> 00:39:01,950 Good God, man, do you not see what's happening? 568 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:04,950 You stand accused of a riot and lawlessness. 569 00:39:05,000 --> 00:39:08,950 This country lives in dread of France. 570 00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:12,000 This court must be seen to set an example. 571 00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:15,340 That is why you must grovel. 572 00:39:17,000 --> 00:39:21,000 Do so now or you will not live to see the sun rise tomorrow. 573 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:08,470 My Lord... 574 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:12,200 .. gentlemen of the jury. 575 00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:20,000 I can only apologise that this case has taken so much of your time. 576 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:24,950 I will try to take as little more as may be necessary 577 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:27,000 to beg your clemency. 578 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:34,950 It is true that I saw a wreck come in, 579 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:39,950 that I rode and told several villagers, 580 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:42,950 that a number of people came upon the beach 581 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:45,540 and that items were carried away. 582 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,800 Though not by me. 583 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:57,000 My house was searched... 584 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,950 .. and none were found. 585 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,950 Why? 586 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,940 Because I took none. 587 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:11,950 The Counsel has suggested that I'm a revolutionary, 588 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,950 that these people are revolutionaries, 589 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:16,950 branded with a desire to overthrow authority. 590 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:19,950 Well, nothing could be further from the truth. 591 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:23,950 The people of Sawle, Mellin and Grambler 592 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:27,950 who came upon the beach that day were ordinary people, 593 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:32,000 no more and no less law-abiding, loyal subjects than any here. 594 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:36,950 As to what happened when they came upon the beach, 595 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:40,950 I ask you to think of the traditions of our county. 596 00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:44,950 That people scour the beaches for flotsam. 597 00:41:45,000 --> 00:41:46,950 This is commonly known. 598 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:49,950 But in times of dire need, 599 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:53,950 when fathers have seen their children without a crust 600 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:56,950 for their bellies or a rag for their backs, 601 00:41:57,000 --> 00:42:02,000 these pickings have been the means of keeping ordinary people alive! 602 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,950 What else would you have them do, 603 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:13,950 after they have rescued the crew and brought goods ashore? 604 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:17,950 Are they then to await the arrival of the excisemen 605 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:21,000 and watch them carry off the goods that they have salvaged? 606 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:24,950 You ask if I was in my right mind -- 607 00:42:25,000 --> 00:42:26,950 well, you've heard evidence that I was not. 608 00:42:27,000 --> 00:42:32,950 But is it insanity to think that rich pickings strewn across a beach 609 00:42:33,000 --> 00:42:34,950 are better used to sustain those in need 610 00:42:35,000 --> 00:42:37,950 than returned to those whose only goal is profit? 611 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,950 I cannot believe it. 612 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:42,950 I will not believe it. 613 00:42:43,000 --> 00:42:44,950 I make no apologies for my actions. 614 00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:48,000 In truth, I would do the same again. 615 00:43:03,000 --> 00:43:05,000 Thank you. 616 00:43:11,000 --> 00:43:13,600 I've heard more penitent speeches. 617 00:43:15,000 --> 00:43:16,950 But rarely more eloquent? 618 00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:19,070 - My apologies. - Hmm. 619 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,800 What happens now? 620 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:26,070 The judge's summing up. 621 00:43:27,000 --> 00:43:29,950 I would not expect much benevolence. 622 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:33,950 Gentlemen of the jury, this man stands accused of riot, 623 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:37,950 theft and assaulting an officer of the Crown. 624 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:40,950 Your duty is to decide, beyond reasonable doubt, 625 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:42,950 if the prisoner is guilty or innocent. 626 00:43:43,000 --> 00:43:47,950 But in law, if you are satisfied that a riot took place, 627 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:51,950 you only need to be satisfied that the prisoner was involved, 628 00:43:52,000 --> 00:43:55,950 to find him guilty as a principal. 629 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:58,950 The prisoner has attempted to find mitigating circumstances 630 00:43:59,000 --> 00:44:02,000 in the distress generally prevailing amongst the poor. 631 00:44:03,000 --> 00:44:05,950 You may find this an admirable sentiment, 632 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,950 but you would be failing in your duty 633 00:44:09,000 --> 00:44:12,000 if you allowed it to influence your judgment in any way. 634 00:44:14,000 --> 00:44:15,950 Will you now consider your verdict? 635 00:44:16,000 --> 00:44:18,270 You may retire if you wish. 636 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:25,950 Bad, is it not? 637 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:28,000 Very bad. 638 00:44:29,000 --> 00:44:32,000 Not that I don't admire his stubbornness, but... 639 00:44:33,000 --> 00:44:35,000 .. he'll pay for it. 640 00:44:46,000 --> 00:44:49,300 Will I have a chance to say goodbye to my wife? 641 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:53,000 You will be removed from the court and taken directly to your fate. 642 00:45:05,000 --> 00:45:08,000 "The quality of mercy is not strain'd 643 00:45:10,000 --> 00:45:13,000 "It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath." 644 00:45:17,000 --> 00:45:22,000 And God knows it droppeth sometimes on those who least deserve it. 645 00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:31,000 I must congratulate you on your eloquence. 646 00:45:32,000 --> 00:45:33,950 You almost convinced me I was guilty. 647 00:45:34,000 --> 00:45:37,950 In truth, I believe there's nothing either you or anyone could have said 648 00:45:38,000 --> 00:45:39,950 to change the old man's mind. 649 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:43,000 He seems determined to make an example of you. 650 00:45:45,000 --> 00:45:46,940 They're coming back. 651 00:46:01,000 --> 00:46:03,140 Gentlemen of the jury... 652 00:46:05,000 --> 00:46:07,400 .. have you reached a verdict? 653 00:46:08,000 --> 00:46:09,950 We have. 654 00:46:10,000 --> 00:46:13,000 Do you find the prisoner guilty... 655 00:46:14,000 --> 00:46:15,800 .. or not guilty? 656 00:46:19,000 --> 00:46:20,670 We find him... 657 00:46:23,000 --> 00:46:25,670 .. not guilty on all three charges. 658 00:46:57,000 --> 00:46:59,950 - I thought we'd lost him! - I was sure of it! 659 00:47:00,000 --> 00:47:01,950 Oh, Francis, dear brother... 660 00:47:02,000 --> 00:47:04,950 can we not take heart from this? 661 00:47:05,000 --> 00:47:06,950 Is there not hope in it for all? 662 00:47:07,000 --> 00:47:09,950 - Hope? - Of a reconciling? 663 00:47:10,000 --> 00:47:12,340 Of you and I, gladly, gladly. 664 00:47:12,950 --> 00:47:13,950 But, Verity, for your husband, 665 00:47:14,000 --> 00:47:17,000 while I live and breathe, it will never happen. 666 00:47:32,000 --> 00:47:33,950 So he will come home after all. 667 00:47:34,000 --> 00:47:35,200 Yes. 668 00:47:36,000 --> 00:47:38,540 No, no, don't stop on my account. 669 00:47:41,000 --> 00:47:44,000 I wonder if you would have wept so prettily had I not come home. 670 00:47:46,000 --> 00:47:49,000 Why would you not have come home, Francis? 671 00:47:56,000 --> 00:47:59,000 Let's not distress ourselves to no purpose. I am coming home. 672 00:48:01,000 --> 00:48:02,740 And so is Ross. 673 00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:06,740 And tomorrow the sun will rise again. 674 00:48:09,000 --> 00:48:11,400 So let us count our blessings. 675 00:48:15,000 --> 00:48:16,950 - Seems I shan't be rid of you yet, Captain. - A pity. 676 00:48:17,000 --> 00:48:18,950 I was looking forward to dealing 677 00:48:19,000 --> 00:48:21,740 with the sensible side of the family! 678 00:49:11,000 --> 00:49:12,950 Is it over? Are ye free? 679 00:49:13,000 --> 00:49:15,000 It appears so. 680 00:49:28,950 --> 00:49:29,950 How did he get off?! 681 00:49:30,000 --> 00:49:32,950 How did the accursed jury disregard all the evidence 682 00:49:33,000 --> 00:49:33,950 and find him not guilty? 683 00:49:34,000 --> 00:49:35,950 And to think I let my uncle persuade me against 684 00:49:36,000 --> 00:49:37,950 pressing a charge of murder! 685 00:49:38,000 --> 00:49:39,950 I tell you there was not one atom of proof 686 00:49:40,000 --> 00:49:43,950 - and we could not have manufactured it. - And Paynter recanted! 687 00:49:44,000 --> 00:49:46,950 He will pay for it shortly. 688 00:49:47,000 --> 00:49:47,950 What now? 689 00:49:48,000 --> 00:49:50,950 Do we, er, accept defeat? 690 00:49:51,000 --> 00:49:52,540 By no means. 691 00:49:55,000 --> 00:49:56,950 Wheal Leisure is his one real asset. 692 00:49:57,000 --> 00:49:58,950 We must set about buying up shares. 693 00:49:59,000 --> 00:50:01,950 When I control the mine, I control Ross. 694 00:50:02,000 --> 00:50:03,870 And, er... Francis? 695 00:50:05,000 --> 00:50:08,000 His finances are in your hands. You could break him tomorrow. 696 00:50:10,000 --> 00:50:11,400 I could. 697 00:50:13,000 --> 00:50:15,950 But for the moment I intend to make no move at all. 698 00:50:16,000 --> 00:50:19,000 - You care nothing for his good will. - Not his. 699 00:50:20,000 --> 00:50:22,670 There is another person to consider. 700 00:50:33,000 --> 00:50:35,000 Not guilty. 701 00:50:36,000 --> 00:50:37,670 As I expected. 702 00:50:40,000 --> 00:50:42,000 Sit here, my dear. 703 00:50:43,000 --> 00:50:44,950 May I get you a glass of wine? 704 00:50:45,000 --> 00:50:46,470 Thank you. 705 00:50:58,950 --> 00:50:59,950 Stay a little longer with us! 706 00:51:00,000 --> 00:51:04,000 Nay, Jinny, leave him be. They'll be wantin' to be away home. 707 00:51:14,950 --> 00:51:15,950 Caroline. 708 00:51:16,000 --> 00:51:16,950 Thank you. 709 00:51:17,000 --> 00:51:18,950 Thank you. 710 00:51:19,000 --> 00:51:22,950 - To Westminster! - To Ross Poldark. 711 00:51:23,000 --> 00:51:24,950 You must toast as your uncle bids you, Caroline. 712 00:51:25,000 --> 00:51:26,950 You are his ward and you must obey his wishes. 713 00:51:27,000 --> 00:51:29,140 And what are his wishes? 714 00:51:30,000 --> 00:51:35,950 Why, for you to engage yourself to a man of substance and repute. 715 00:51:36,000 --> 00:51:37,540 I intend to. 716 00:51:42,000 --> 00:51:43,950 Here's to Ross! 717 00:51:44,000 --> 00:51:45,400 To Ross! 718 00:51:52,000 --> 00:51:54,000 Judas! 719 00:52:05,000 --> 00:52:06,950 I might go to town tomorrow. 720 00:52:07,000 --> 00:52:10,000 I've a notion to engage a couple of servants. 721 00:52:11,000 --> 00:52:14,000 And what sorts would you be lookin' for? 722 00:52:15,000 --> 00:52:16,950 Fiendishly hardworking. 723 00:52:17,000 --> 00:52:18,950 Pitifully grateful. 724 00:52:19,000 --> 00:52:21,000 Exceedingly cheap. 725 00:52:22,000 --> 00:52:25,000 If you hear of any such, tell them to make themselves known to me. 726 00:52:38,000 --> 00:52:40,070 You overlook one thing. 727 00:52:41,000 --> 00:52:42,950 Ross Poldark is alive 728 00:52:43,000 --> 00:52:47,000 and must be aware of our attempts to render him otherwise. 729 00:52:49,000 --> 00:52:50,950 And? 730 00:52:51,000 --> 00:52:54,950 He does not strike me as a man who takes such things lying down. 731 00:52:55,000 --> 00:52:58,000 - After all, he's a soldier. - A renegade. 732 00:53:01,000 --> 00:53:02,950 Your point? 733 00:53:03,000 --> 00:53:07,000 That in failing to get him hanged, you have left yourself exposed. 734 00:54:08,000 --> 00:54:10,200 I did not care for Bodmin. 735 00:54:12,000 --> 00:54:14,000 This is what I desire. 736 00:54:15,000 --> 00:54:19,950 You, me, our house, 737 00:54:20,000 --> 00:54:21,950 candles burning, 738 00:54:22,000 --> 00:54:24,540 the scent of new-picked violets. 739 00:54:26,000 --> 00:54:29,950 Maybe it's because I'm of common stock, I'm so easily pleased. 740 00:54:30,000 --> 00:54:32,200 Common stock you are not. 741 00:54:49,000 --> 00:54:51,470 There is one thing I do desire. 742 00:54:55,000 --> 00:54:56,940 A child in the crib. 743 00:54:58,000 --> 00:54:59,950 To take her place? 744 00:55:00,000 --> 00:55:02,200 Not to make us forget her. 745 00:55:06,000 --> 00:55:07,740 Do not wish it. 746 00:55:09,000 --> 00:55:11,270 - Not ever? - Not for now. 747 00:55:12,000 --> 00:55:14,340 With our future so uncertain. 748 00:55:19,000 --> 00:55:21,950 Our future looks kinder than we ever expected. 749 00:55:22,000 --> 00:55:24,000 Much kinder. 750 00:55:32,000 --> 00:55:34,950 I believe we agreed you would not come to Bodmin. 751 00:55:35,000 --> 00:55:37,950 Yes, Ross, I believe that we did. 752 00:55:38,000 --> 00:55:39,950 Have I told you what I feel about a disobedient wife? 753 00:55:40,000 --> 00:55:43,000 Have I told you what I feel about a reckless husband? 754 00:55:55,000 --> 00:55:56,950 Ross Poldark would not dare lay a finger on me. 755 00:55:57,000 --> 00:55:58,950 Even though we tried to get him hanged? 756 00:55:59,000 --> 00:56:00,950 My name is Tankard, acting on behalf of Mr Coke. 757 00:56:01,000 --> 00:56:01,950 Mr Warleggan, more like. 758 00:56:02,000 --> 00:56:04,950 I asked Pascoe to find me a loan of £1,000. 759 00:56:05,000 --> 00:56:06,950 The interest at 40% is due this week. 760 00:56:07,000 --> 00:56:07,950 And your news? The child. 761 00:56:08,000 --> 00:56:09,950 - Is he pleased? - Not exactly. 762 00:56:10,000 --> 00:56:10,950 Mr Paynter! 763 00:56:11,000 --> 00:56:13,950 - What is it? What is it? - I think I might be able to help you. 764 00:56:14,000 --> 00:56:14,950 Mistress Poldark. 765 00:56:15,000 --> 00:56:16,950 Just be careful his uniform doesn't dazzle you. 766 00:56:17,000 --> 00:56:19,950 - It has that effect on some people. - You're detestable, sayin' that! 767 00:56:20,000 --> 00:56:21,950 Cousin! It's an unexpected pleasure. 768 00:56:22,000 --> 00:56:24,950 Somehow you've managed to bring the light back to Francis's eyes. 769 00:56:25,000 --> 00:56:27,800 - I cannot imagine how. - Can you not? 770 00:57:02,000 --> 00:57:03,950 Has anyone got eyes on Lane? 771 00:57:04,000 --> 00:57:06,950 What's going to happen to me now? 772 00:57:07,000 --> 00:57:07,950 Please! 773 00:57:08,000 --> 00:57:09,000 Move!