Death Comes to Pemberley. Part 2 of 3.

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First broadcast 27th December 2013.  Wickham is visited in jail by Colonel Fitzwilliam, who has his own reason for keeping quiet although he has an alibi for the murder as he was publicly seen in the company of one of his soldiers' widows.  Matthew Rhys - Fitzwilliam Darcy Anna Maxwell Martin - Elizabeth Darcy Matthew Goode - George Wickham Trevor Eve - Sir Selwyn Hardcastle Jenna Colman - Lydia Wickham Tom Ward - Colonel Fitzwilliam Rebecca Front - Mrs. Bennett James Fleet - Mr. Bennett Eleanor Tomlinson - Georgiana Darcy James Norton - Henry Alveston Nichola Burley - Louisa Bidwell Alexandra Moen - Jane Bingley Joanna Scanlan - Mrs. Reynolds Philip Martin Brown - Mr. Bidwell Jennifer Hennessy - Mrs. Bidwell Lewis Rainer - Will Bidwell Tom Canton - Captain Denny Kevin Eldon - Dr. McFee Mariah Gale - Mrs. Younge Oliver Maltman - George Pratt Stephen Casey - Reverend Oliphant Louisa-May Parker - Mrs. Donovan (as Louisa-Mai Parker) Rachel Finnegan - Joan Charlie May-Clark - Betsy Alexander Bradshaw - Young Darcy Christopher Wright - Frank Stirling Simon Hirst - Harried Farmer Ian Curley - John Simpson Alan French - Gentleman Guest Hayley Doherty - Lady Guest Royston Mayoh - Stoughton Francis Paul King - Headborough Brownrigg Tom Raven - Constable Mason Teresa Churcher - Mrs. Piggott Robin Bowerman - Buckle Beatrice Comins - Mrs. Reilly Grant Crookes - Local Patrick Durham - Courtroom Character Paul Humphreys - Redcoat Kevin Knox - Inquest Juror Liam Merrigan - Inquest Juror Olly Rix - Cartwright Nicola-Jayne Wells - Kitchen Maid Patricia Winker - Old Woman Prison Visitor / Local Christopher Wright - Frank Stirling

Transcript

00:00Mrs. Riley's ghost! In the woods!

00:03She's brought her sister's baby home with her for a while.

00:06To give Sarah some respite.

00:08Don't get up.

00:09I just want to see how you get in all those books.

00:11James, you troubled yourself, ma'am.

00:12It's been deceit from start to finish with you.

00:14You're on your own, Wickham. I'm finished with it.

00:16Denny! Don't be a bloody fool!

00:19Wickham!

00:20Denny! I killed him.

00:22There's a sad inevitability to the way George Wickham has ended up.

00:25Hardcastle want alibis from everyone.

00:27We were all together last night, of course.

00:29Except for you, Colonel, on your night-time excursion.

00:34At the present time, our one suspect is yourself.

00:38Why would I kill him?

00:39I'm taking him into custody and charging him with the crime.

00:42Prepare yourself, Darcy. If he's found guilty, you know the outcome.

00:59He's out.

01:00I'm not a cat.

01:01I'm standing at the present time of my office.

01:02How was he?

01:03I'll find a cat.

01:04He's a cat.

01:05I'm almost died.

01:06He's just one minute.

01:08I'm in the middle of his head.

01:09I'm hungry.

01:10I didn't eat my cat.

01:11I'm hungry.

01:12I'm hungry.

01:13I'm hungry.

01:14I'm hungry.

01:16He's yum.

02:17Oh, that's my soldier, then.

02:20Madam?

02:21It's starting late this morning.

02:22He's already been in, madam.

02:24I thought you knew.

02:28Does Daddy come and see you this morning?

02:31No.

02:32The ladies are still settled, I hope.

02:41All is calm.

02:42Your ministrations have been quite effective.

02:44Excellent.

02:46Well, if you're sure I'm no longer needed.

02:48You have many calls on your time.

02:49I'm grateful for your attendance.

02:50Mr. Runnance, have you seen Mr. Darcy?

02:54No, madam.

02:56Can you gather all the servants together in the ballroom as quickly as possible?

02:59Of course.

03:00And not a word about what's happened.

03:01We must try to maintain absolute calm.

03:03Is this what Darbyshire is like?

03:07Is it?

03:08Poor Danny.

03:09Shut up.

03:10He was nearly murdered in the woods.

03:12Calm yourself.

03:12I don't know what to make of it all.

03:14I have five doors.

03:17Thank goodness.

03:17Four of them found husbands.

03:19Even poor Mary, who I was always worried about.

03:21She takes after my husband's side when it comes to looks.

03:23Mother, please.

03:24Come away.

03:24I heard footsteps, Lizzie, on the gravel all through the night.

03:28It was only the constable.

03:28It's all his worth.

03:30It doesn't seem well to me.

03:31Oh, oh, my heart.

03:33Oh, no one cares about my poor nerves.

03:35I always suffer in silence.

03:38Oh, thank goodness.

03:39Thank goodness.

03:40There were new symptoms overnight, Doctor.

03:42I really don't know what to make of them, but I did manage to write them down.

03:46Look.

03:47What foresight, Mrs. Bennett?

03:49Come with me.

03:51Oh, Lizzie.

03:54Uh, uh, Helen?

04:08Oh, please.

04:09Come with me.

04:10Um, uh, Helen?

04:12Look, can you just please?

04:13Can you wait a minute, please?

04:15Can I have your attention?

04:20Please!

04:24The ball is canceled.

04:28Oh, my God!

04:55God, what a mess.

04:58How could you let this happen?

05:00I haven't done anything wrong.

05:03Anyway, I'm the one who's stuck here in this stinking jail cell.

05:08Now, keep your mouth shut, Wickham, the less you say about any of this the better.

05:11Better for me.

05:15Or better for you.

05:19Are you threatening me, sir?

05:21I was merely pointing out that we depend on one another

05:25rather more than we did yesterday.

05:27I'll remind you of who I am.

05:30Thank Darcy for his generosity to my jailers.

05:33But it'll need to dig a little deeper, though.

05:35I want a better room.

05:39This is more than you deserve.

05:41Darcy was always so mean with his wealth.

05:46Mean?

05:47Do you realize what is at stake here?

05:50Darcy could lose his good name over this scandal.

05:53And who knows what the repercussions for Pemberley could be

05:55for the hundreds of souls who depend on it.

05:57And all because of you.

05:59I didn't realize how important I am.

06:03How wonderful you to let me...

06:05I could kill me!

06:09We both have reasons to keep quiet, don't we, Colonel, eh?

06:13In the meantime, you and Darcy will do all you can

06:25to get me out of here.

06:27Oh, and order me some proper food, would you?

06:31None of this muck!

06:35None of this muck!

07:05I'm sorry.

07:06It should have been down those woods.

07:07I told you, Julie.

07:08I'm waiting for the rest of Mr. Larson.

07:10I'm waiting for Mr. Darcy's addressed to you.

07:12I'm not.

07:13Fine.

07:28Thank you, everyone, for gathering so promptly.

07:31It is my sad duty to inform you all

07:34that death came to Pemberley last night.

07:36The victim, one Captain Danny,

07:38has been removed from the premises.

07:40He was not known at Pemberley,

07:41and our deepest condolences are now with his family and friends.

07:47If any of you have any information, please do come forward.

07:52Sir Selwyn Hardcastle, who may be familiar to some of you,

07:55will be interviewing you all individually today.

07:58No one is suspected.

08:00So please answer his questions as simply and honestly as possible.

08:06That's all.

08:10We would like to thank you all

08:12for the many hours you spent preparing for the Lady Anne Ball.

08:15It is the great regret of Mr. Darcy and myself

08:18that it should be in vain and for so tragic a reason.

08:21We rely, as always, on that mutual support and devotion

08:27that is the heart of our lives here at Pemberley.

08:30Have no fear for your safety or for the future.

08:32Pemberley has weathered many a storm in its long history,

08:35and this one, too, will pass.

08:38Back to work.

08:42Do you hear that?

08:43Mrs Reynolds went to work.

08:44Do you hear that?

08:45Mrs Reynolds went to work.

08:46Do you hear that?

08:47Mrs Reynolds went to work.

08:48Did you see him?

09:00Well?

09:01The man is an ungrateful wretch.

09:05No news there.

09:07Darcy.

09:10I know this situation entails difficulties for you

09:17which few can understand.

09:20If there is any way in which I can help.

09:24Thank you, cousin.

09:26Won't be necessary.

09:37I must say, Mrs. Lord is lively of my...

09:54You've met her in Mrs. Darcy?

09:59No, but I'm told she has fine eyes.

10:02They must be fine indeed.

10:04I hear her father's estate is worth barely 2,000 a year.

10:08Goodness.

10:09There's worse.

10:10Her younger sister's married George Wickham.

10:12Goodness.

10:13And in circumstances best not mentioned.

10:16I wonder if Darcy's regretting his choice of the bride.

10:20It hurts.

10:21Yes.

10:34I must send out a letter to our guests cancelling this evening.

10:38No doubt it will make many a day.

10:41Oh, everyone will be so disappointed.

10:43There's only one thing people like more than a good dance.

10:46It's a good scandal.

10:47There's no scandal here.

10:51Everything we do now has to send out a signal

10:53that life at Pemberley carries on as it always has.

10:55Yes, of course.

10:57Well, I can do something.

10:59I need to help.

11:00I hardly think that perhaps Georgiana and Anna could do this together.

11:03Yes.

11:04And if Henry delivers the letters,

11:05then people would be far less likely to ask awkward questions.

11:07But Henry might be an appropriate errand boy,

11:09but I hardly think Georgiana is.

11:10I think she should leave Pemberley immediately

11:12and put as much distance as possible between herself and this affair.

11:16Yes, the Quirman's right. You should be away.

11:17I shall write to Lady Catherine and suggest she goes to Rosings.

11:19I don't want to.

11:20I know it's not her favourite place,

11:21but I'm sure we can all see the proprietor.

11:22Surely Miss Georgiana can speak for herself.

11:25You don't have to be a disciple of Miss Wollstonecraft

11:27to believe that women should have a voice in matters that concern them.

11:30Oh, for God's sake.

11:31Save the diatribe for the old Bailey.

11:33Gentlemen, please.

11:34We must try to temper ourselves.

11:37Please don't send me away.

11:39My place is here with you and Elizabeth and little Fitzwilliam

11:42to support you all in a time of crisis.

11:44Surely there's no wrong in that.

11:46If you feel that strongly, then yes, of course you must stay.

11:52I apologise, sir.

11:57I spoke out of tone.

11:59Make your apology to the Colonel, not to me.

12:06Please excuse me.

12:12I should be glad of your help.

12:14Sir Selwyn, some breakfast.

12:28No time.

12:29I shall need to interview everyone today.

12:31Your guests too, I'm afraid.

12:33Is that really necessary?

12:34We were all together last night.

12:35Except for Colonel Fitzwilliam,

12:37whom I hear took it into his head to go out alone.

12:40Colonel Fitzwilliam is my cousin.

12:42I've known him since I was a boy.

12:44Then he's told you where he went.

12:48I don't need to know.

12:52A solitary excursion so late in the evening.

12:55Strange, you'll admit.

12:57Stranger still is the way the victim behaved.

12:59We know from the driver that they were in the darkest part of the woodland

13:03when the coach was ordered to stop.

13:05Wickham's plan to trespass the ball was ill-mannered, to be sure.

13:10But for Denny to be so provoked,

13:12he'd abandoned the safety of the carriage and plunge into woods he was unfamiliar with.

13:18It doesn't make sense.

13:20Were Captain Denny and your husband quarrelling inside the carriage?

13:36They weren't talking at all.

13:37It was so dull of them.

13:39Do you know of any reason why they might have been angry with one another?

13:43Possibly yes.

13:44Go on.

13:45I have often wondered.

13:46Well, if Captain Denny were secretly in love with me, it would make me become so cross.

14:00Did he always look just like I did as a girl?

14:02Did Captain Denny ever declare himself?

14:12Of course not.

14:13Do you ever receive any indications of interest from him?

14:17Looks? Size?

14:20No.

14:21He always treated me with the greatest indifference and avoided me at every possible chance.

14:27There you have it.

14:30It's a sign, surely, of his inner torment.

14:34Men know so little of their own sex.

14:43I saw him burn a letter.

14:45I'm sure there's a logical reason why.

14:47Yes, but he made sure no-one was looking, Darcy.

14:52Look, everything about the Colonel suggested...

14:55What?

14:56Where did he go on that ride?

14:58Elizabeth.

14:59I know.

15:00I know.

15:01I'm sure it will all be explained.

15:02It's just...

15:03I...

15:04I should get on.

15:05Of course.

15:08I didn't know whether to declare myself.

15:18I wish Wickham would decide on his character and stick with it.

15:23I've never known such a fickle young man.

15:26First we had the simpering suitor, followed quickly by the rascal at large.

15:31Then war hero.

15:32Hot on its heels.

15:33The nerd who well who can't hold down a job.

15:36But...

15:37Murderer.

15:38Really.

15:39Rule of a lifetime.

15:41I sent work to your sister.

15:43She'll soon be with us.

15:44I'd be so glad to have Jane here.

15:45Look at all these civilising books, Lizzie.

15:46These solid walls.

15:47That's what I draw comfort from.

15:48Yes.

15:49It's easy to forget the chaos and darkness where nature lies so close.

15:56Speaking of which, I was watching Lydia outside in the gardens while I go...

16:00She was trying her hardest to distract one of the constables from the minor matter of solving a crime.

16:17And she simpered and strutted.

16:20Oh, I wish you'd seen it, Lizzie.

16:23It was a superb performance.

16:26But the man, well, he was quite oblivious to her.

16:29So she felt...

16:30No, no, let me guess.

16:31Let me guess.

16:32She suddenly developed a fit of the vapours.

16:35Felt straight into the poor fellow's arms.

16:38It was fortunate that Dr McPhee witnessed the whole thing.

16:41Whisked her inside.

16:42No doubt for one of his fortifying draughts.

16:45I wonder what he puts in those things.

16:48I should like one myself.

16:50There's no need to be nervous.

16:59I just want you to describe the woman you saw in the woods.

17:02She...

17:03She looked like a soul in hell, ma'am.

17:07Can you remember what she was wearing, her hair color?

17:10Anything of that nature?

17:11Just the look in her eyes.

17:13Enough to stop sleep.

17:14I really think Mrs does...

17:15Please.

17:16Can you remember anything?

17:17Anything at all?

17:20She did have a bonnet.

17:22A big one.

17:23With ribbons on it.

17:24Green and purple, I think.

17:29Which is odd, really, for a ghost.

17:31How nice.

17:32A colourful ghost for a change.

17:34It was Mrs Riley, sir.

17:35I know it.

17:36Well, if it was Mrs Riley, her timing's good.

17:38Isn't she supposed to appear before a misfortune of some nature?

17:41Please.

17:47I do believe this was a real woman, Sir Selwyn.

17:50There's no need to protect my feelings, Mrs Darcy.

17:53I'm well aware of the superstition and its origins in my own father's behaviour.

17:58No.

18:00I saw her myself in the woods that day.

18:03In fact, she had lost her bonnet and had returned to retrieve it.

18:10I saw what was done to Denny, believe me.

18:13This was no woman's crime.

18:28No.

18:29I'm sure about you.

18:32Your sister, Mrs Bingley, madam.

18:34Jane.

18:36How are you, Lizzie?

18:37Oh, all better for seeing you.

18:39It must have been a terrible night for you all.

18:42Very well.

18:44Apart from poor Lydia.

18:46Do you worry for Georgiana?

18:49Is Alveston still here?

18:51Uh, barely leaves her side.

18:55Jane, I had no idea.

18:56Did Lizzie not tell you I'd arrive?

18:57No, I was just looking for her.

18:59Lizzie's always been jealous of me, you know.

19:01Everyone knows she wanted looking for herself, but luckily he preferred me.

19:05Not that she'd ever have accepted him.

19:07He wasn't rich enough.

19:09Underneath all her heirs and graces, money's always been her prime concern.

19:13Why do you think she married Dancy?

19:15Lydia, please.

19:16Jane, you're here.

19:20Oh.

19:21Darcy.

19:22There you are.

19:23Forgive me for requesting this meeting.

19:25Thank you for sparing the time, please.

19:27I realized that I owe an explanation for my movements last night.

19:28It is unlike me to be anything other than straightforward and...

19:29So I apologize for that.

19:30I had a meeting with a certain lady.

19:31Her name is irrelevant.

19:36There you are.

19:37Forgive me for requesting this meeting.

19:38Thank you for sparing the time, please.

19:45I have a Hutchinson.

19:54I haven't seen Goodbye.

19:55Where did you say anything?

19:56The reason is the time to ask me.

19:58Thank you who was at the time to ask me.

19:59To ask him.

20:00I didn't know how to ask.

20:01Oh, this is what?

20:02You didn't know.

20:03I don't know how to ask me.

20:04I had asked for a هlde who answered me.

20:05I served as an officer in my regiment.

20:09I kept silent purely to protect her reputation,

20:11knowing that it had nothing to do with the unfortunate events taking place here.

20:16We met at the Green Man Inn, Sir Selwyn,

20:19if you wish to ask them to confirm the truth of what I say.

20:21I already know that you were there, Colonel.

20:24Your lady acquaintance made quite an impression with the amount she spent.

20:29They were sorry to see her go.

20:32Ask me anything you wish to know.

20:34Your word of honour is enough.

20:35There is something else.

20:40I gave Wickham the £30 you found.

20:43He wrote to me recently requesting financial assistance.

20:47I knew you were disapproved, Darcy, but...

20:51My godson, Robert, fought with Wickham and myself in the Irish campaign,

20:57and Wickham was with him when he fell.

21:01He risked his own life to bring Robert home, so...

21:05his mother could say her farewells.

21:08For this act of bravery alone, I...

21:11I felt indebted to him.

21:15Good.

21:18Good.

21:19Now, we've disproved Wickham's motive.

21:24Surely this indicates he's innocent.

21:27Innocence and guilt are complex notions, Darcy.

21:32In any case, the jury at the inquest will decide.

21:36Well, well, Josiah Clancy, I see your legs are suddenly moving again.

21:48Praise the Lord.

21:51Good morning.

21:54Good morning.

21:57Well, well, Josiah Clancy, I see your legs are suddenly moving again.

22:01Praise the Lord.

22:03Good morning.

22:04Good morning, servants.

22:08Come inside.

22:11Don't keep the Lord waiting.

22:12Good morning.

22:14Good morning.

22:24Good morning. Is it?

22:38No. No, I must carry on. I insist.

22:42Good morning.

23:00This is intolerable.

23:02Good morning.

23:04Good morning.

23:06Good morning.

23:08Good morning.

23:10Good morning.

23:12Good morning.

23:14Good morning.

23:16Good morning.

23:18Good morning.

23:20Good morning.

23:22Good morning.

23:24Good morning.

23:26Good morning.

23:28Good morning.

23:30Good morning.

23:32Good morning.

23:34Good morning.

23:36Good morning.

23:38Good morning.

23:40Good morning.

23:42Good morning.

23:44Good morning.

23:46Good morning.

23:48Good morning.

23:50Good morning.

23:52Good morning.

23:54Good morning.

23:55Good morning.

23:56Good morning.

23:57Good morning.

23:58Good morning.

23:59Good morning.

24:00Good morning.

24:01Good morning.

24:02Good morning.

24:03Good morning.

24:04to remove Lydia from Pemberley as soon as we can.

24:06I'll take her to Highmorton with me in the morning.

24:08Oh, well, I'll bring Mrs. Bennet,

24:10if you're sure Bingley can stand it.

24:11Of course.

24:13We shall have our work cut out for us,

24:14ensuring mother and daughter do no further damage.

24:17An audience limited to the local squirrels and rabbits

24:20will have to surpass.

24:22Lydia?

24:22Yes?

24:23Lydia, why don't you come with me to Highmorton in the morning?

24:26Lydia.

24:27Lydia.

24:28Jane, please, you go down here.

24:33Yeah.

24:34Georgiana.

24:42Circumstances make it hard to talk of one's own happiness.

24:46Yes, I know.

24:48It doesn't seem right.

24:50Still, I...

24:52I can't leave without at least expressing something to you

24:57of my hope,

25:01of my love,

25:03Is there any chance that you might...

25:10Yes.

25:12But we must wait.

25:15Of course.

25:17For now, all thoughts must be for Darcy and Elizabeth.

25:20Yes, of course.

25:20It won't be long.

25:22I fear Paul Will won't be up to much.

25:24And then I'll wait here.

25:25It won't be long.

25:26I fear Paul Will won't be up to much.

25:40It won't be long.

25:41It won't be long.

25:42I fear Paul Will won't be up to much.

25:43It won't be long.

25:44I fear Paul Will won't be up to much.

25:45And then I'll wait here.

25:46It won't be long.

25:47It won't be long.

25:48I fear Paul Will won't be up to much.

25:50And then I'll wait here.

25:52Yes.

25:54I fear Paul Will won't be up to much.

25:57Oh, I fear Paul.

25:59Oh!

26:00Oh!

26:01Is Louisa still caring for her sister's baby?

26:03I believe so.

26:13There must be someone in.

26:28This is Bidwell.

26:29Sorry to keep you waiting.

26:33Mrs. Bidwell, Mr. Darcy and I would like to suggest

26:35that you come and stay at Pemberley for a time.

26:37Dr. McPhee would be on a hand for Will.

26:39It would take the pressure from you.

26:41You must have had a terrible fright out here on your own the other night.

26:44We're not frightened.

26:45Of course it was terrible what happened,

26:48but it was a poacher caught unaware they were sure of it.

26:51He'd have no quarrel with us.

26:53And...

26:55Will wouldn't be happy away from the cottage.

26:58If you think best, please don't upset yourself.

27:01I'll make sure Mr. Bidwell is relieved of some of his duties.

27:05Look, you're very kind, but really,

27:07Mr. Bidwell's much happier staying busy.

27:09I have a book for Will.

27:11It was sick all morning and now he's fast asleep.

27:15I'll call Louisa so you can see Sarah's baby.

27:19Louisa! Louisa!

27:25Madam, what a lovely little boy!

27:29Oh, you must miss your mummy.

27:35Well, that was peculiar.

27:41Poor things.

27:42It's hardly surprising.

27:43And the baby.

27:44Such a sweet little thing.

27:45I saw Louisa nursing him, Jane.

27:47The babies' house.

27:50Where's Darcy?

27:51I saw Louisa nursing him, Jane.

27:56The babies' house.

27:58Where's Darcy?

27:59Hm, poor things.

28:01It's hardly surprising.

28:02And the baby.

28:04Such a sweet little thing.

28:06I saw Louisa nursing him, Jane.

28:09The baby's hers.

28:15Where's Darcy?

28:19You wait in the carriage.

28:20I'll go and find him.

28:29Darcy?

28:34I didn't expect you so soon.

28:36What are you doing here?

28:37Nothing.

28:38A Darcy buried out here in the woods?

28:42Who was he?

28:45No.

28:46No.

28:47No.

28:48No.

28:49No.

28:50No.

28:51No.

28:52No.

28:53No.

28:54No.

28:55No.

28:56No.

28:57No.

28:59Discredit.

29:00I didn't intend you should see that.

29:02Come.

29:13Did Darcy not tell you himself?

29:16He didn't wish to discuss it.

29:19I haven't been there since childhood.

29:22Georgiana, please, tell me.

29:29The grave is of our great grandfather.

29:32He brought great shame on the family.

29:34He was a gambler.

29:35He made reckless investments.

29:37Pemberley was nearly lost because of him.

29:39He built the cottage in the woodland

29:41and retreated there to live as a hermit.

29:44Why don't I know any of this?

29:46He shot himself, Elizabeth.

29:49It's never discussed, ever.

29:51Our father took us to the grave just once when we were children.

29:55I still remember his words.

29:58Here lies the man who put personal inclination before public duty

30:03and nearly ruined us all.

30:06Father was still having to sell land as a result of his behaviour.

30:14That's how long it took to secure Pemberley again.

30:19I have struggled long and hard.

30:35I've tried in vain to quieten the feelings I have for you,

30:38knowing that such a match would, in so many ways,

30:41be a dereliction of duty to my rank.

30:44Not to speak of the connection to your family

30:46whose status is so decidedly beneath my own.

30:48Nevertheless...

30:49You come here to tell me you like me against your will,

30:51your reason, and even your character.

30:55Can you not see the insult in that?

31:12Lizzie?

31:16I'm so afraid, Jane.

31:25Of what?

31:26Darcy regrets his match with me.

31:29You're both under great stress.

31:31I've been so distant.

31:34I keep remembering the things he said the first time he proposed.

31:37Our family, his duties...

31:40But he changed, Lizzie. You changed him.

31:43Our marriage has brought George Wickham back into his life,

31:46and as a brother, too.

31:48He knew that before you were wed.

31:50He chose you with his eyes wide open.

31:52I've always comforted myself with that thought,

31:54but don't you see this is different, Jane?

31:56Wickham is accused of a murder.

31:57That grave in the woods today belonged to a man

31:59who brought shame and scandal to Pemberley generations ago.

32:01The same could happen again, and this time it would be my fault.

32:04Lizzie, no.

32:06No!

32:07It's the shock of the last few days speaking.

32:13When two people love each other, as you do,

32:15they face the challenges of life together.

32:17You know your husband, Lizzie, as I do mine.

32:21He could never think a bad thought about you if he tried.

32:26It's not that a father not it does or she could never mise this loose основ as it is.

32:39And then he could never look at you.

32:43Yet he might really think a lot, including a cow 김� stance.

32:48Well, it will aloha, and then the mother will lift the hell up...

32:54Time. Some proper sleep.

33:18We'll put it all back into perspective.

33:22Thank you for being here.

33:23Lizzie, I know, I know, I know, I know you have to leave in the morning.

33:31I will be fine.

33:34I will.

33:35Do you spare any thought of the distress you've caused with this elopement?

34:01Your parents and sisters are distraught.

34:04Oh, not you as well. Doesn't anybody have a sense of fun?

34:09I've had enough of Sermons. I'll leave him to you, dear.

34:13Good luck.

34:16Well?

34:18Well what?

34:22Do you intend to marry her?

34:31Well, the trouble is she comes with next to nothing to her name.

34:34Do you realize what will happen to her if you don't? Her life will be ruined.

34:40Oh, come now, Darcy.

34:41You know as well as I do that a man at my station has to think a little of his own advantage.

34:51How much of an advantage would be required for you to do what's honourable?

34:58That much?

35:18I'm not sure what you're doing.

35:23I'm not sure what you're doing.

35:25I'm not sure what you're doing.

35:26Just get back in there.

35:28Darcy. Such brotherly concern. What is it being seen to be kind of, don't you? No, madam.

35:54I can't be cross. Even with you? I'm glad to see a prison agrees with you. It may prove to be an advantage.

36:02What, do you think I'll be acquitted? I pray for that hourly, and so you'll be free to leave Pemberley and never return.

36:08Of course. Since I trust the good sense of my jurors and fellow countrymen, the outcome will be as we both desire.

36:17Look, to prove how confident I am, my memoirs, an account of the Irish campaign and of the injustice of my current imprisonment, do you think it'll sell?

36:29I certainly hope so, if it affords you an honest living. I was thinking of a likeness of myself on the fly cover for the ladies.

36:39Perhaps you could recommend an artist. As for the subject of leaving, I'd be only too happy to oblige, but, um, I'm not sure.

36:47I'm not sure. Setting up a home, keeping a wife, does cost money. Lydia visited here yesterday. All she did was cry and wail until I had to throw her out.

37:05If I'd chosen freely, I might have settled for her less demanding, I suppose.

37:17Mrs. Wickham and yourself may rely on my support if and when you're released.

37:24Mrs. Wickham and yourself may run into her.

37:30Do you remember poor Patrick Reilly?

37:39Better not to. I can't help it. I keep seeing him.

37:50Thank you, John.

37:51That was one of the things I came to ask.

37:58I've done some stupid things in my life, but...

38:03not this.

38:08Not this.

38:11I believe you.

38:16Mrs. Reynolds.

38:19Oh, madam.

38:22Louise of Bidwell, have you noticed anything unusual about her late?

38:25Only that we haven't seen much of her since she's been looking after her sister's baby.

38:31Would you have a quiet word with her, see if there's anything she'd like to confide?

38:34Of course.

38:35I think she may be in trouble.

38:37Press her a little, would you?

38:40About young men, anything of that nature?

38:43I see.

38:46Jesus, I'm afraid of not releasing.

38:48Thanks, Jess.

38:50Thanks, Miss.

39:07If I'm not mistaken, that's blood, sir.

39:25Better fetch Dr. McPhee.

39:29Yes, sir.

39:30There'll be no visitors at High Martin, Lydia.

39:36You need absolute peace and quiet.

39:38But I can't let people down.

39:40I have to set an example of dignity and wifely courage.

39:43You're right.

39:44We will organize a diary as soon as we get there.

39:46Thank you, Mama.

39:53Elizabeth, Colonel Fitzwilliam is returning to his regiment this afternoon.

39:57However, he has asked my permission to seek Georgiana's hand on his return.

40:03I've told him it will be her decision, of course.

40:06However, we would both be delighted if she were to say yes.

40:14Forgive me. I'm confused.

40:16We, all three of us, know Georgiana's inclination lies elsewhere.

40:20Her fondness for young Alverston, I'm aware of it.

40:24It's endearing, but no more than a passing fancy, I'm sure.

40:27He is from a good family, but we hardly know him, nor does Georgiana.

40:30I don't think he can guarantee the same security that our cousin...

40:33Security? Out of happiness.

40:35Elizabeth.

40:36So, excuse me.

40:38I'm so sorry.

40:42Elizabeth.

40:43Georgiana loves Alverston.

40:44She's young.

40:45No younger than I was when I met you.

40:46Are you implying Colonel Fitzwilliam is incapable of making her happy?

40:49I think that's true.

40:50We know him. He is a kind, decent and honourable...

40:53Arrogant, secretive man.

40:54Tell me, Darcy, is it the stability of his fortune that attracts you most?

40:58Well, there is no shame in that.

41:00My sister's wellbeing and safety are of paramount importance to me now.

41:03Love can grow with time.

41:04It's not how you chose.

41:06You did not defer to duty and rank, and yet you imposed those burdens on Georgiana.

41:12There's a word for that, I think.

41:13Oh, hypocrite. I'm sorry that's your view of me.

41:15We discussed this, Darcy. We agreed.

41:17Yes, and things have changed, Elizabeth.

41:20Who knows what misfortunes lie ahead?

41:22If we drag deeper into the scandal, she may never find a husband.

41:25Better than a loveless marriage.

41:26Or one made in a wave of sentimental haste.

41:29What is that supposed to mean?

41:30Exactly what it says.

41:35I demand that you attract your consent.

41:37I will do nothing of the kind.

41:38I will thank you to apologise to the Colonel for being so rude.

41:42I'll do nothing of the kind.

41:45If you have a moment...

41:58Oh, no.

41:59I've never seen it before.

42:12Your first name is Fitzwilliam, I believe.

42:17The other possibility is Denny, but then his first name was Martin.

42:22I take it you and Mrs. Darcy no longer indulge in amorous frivolities of this kind, no?

42:30Once one has children.

42:31There's no evidence this was carved in love.

42:33Looks more like mischief-making to me.

42:40His name's Fredita Lansi.

42:42He's my sweetheart.

42:44He went to London for a few days and he hasn't come back.

42:48I've waited and waited.

42:52Lisa.

42:55Is he also the father of your baby?

43:06Please don't tell my father it ain't killing.

43:08Of course not, of course not.

43:11You have my word.

43:12I assume your mother knows.

43:21When we found out, she sent me to Birmingham to my sister's.

43:24She has three children already, so it was easy to pass George officers.

43:27I'm not one of those silly girls, madam, who gets her return by a soldier, only to find out that it's run off when she's a child.

43:34I mean, Freddie is a soldier with the local regiment, but he's different.

43:40He's sweet and kind and he loves me, I know he does.

43:42I'm sure you're right.

43:44I'm sure you're right.

43:45He went to London to borrow some money so that me, him and Georgia could go away together.

43:53Start a new life.

43:57Something terrible must have happened.

43:59Would you like me to inquire with this regiment?

44:02Madam, would you?

44:03He's affected Delancey's, isn't him?

44:06Yes, of course.

44:08Run along.

44:09You've taken up quite enough of Mrs. Darcy's time.

44:16Oh, I hope I've done the right thing, madam.

44:18Of course.

44:19Although I fear that our Mr. Delancey may prove to be long since gone.

44:26I perceived it to be a human creature, not six inches high, with a bow and an arrow in his hands, and a quiver at his mouth.

44:42A quiver at his back.

44:47Mr. Alderson, madam.

44:56Something wrong.

45:00I'm sorry, Henry.

45:03But I cannot receive you anymore.

45:06Or communicate with you in any way.

45:12May I ask?

45:16No.

45:20Forgive me.

45:22Have I misunderstood you, Georgia?

45:28I'm sorry.

45:29Is it to do with Colonel Fitzwilliam?

45:31I know the situation places great pressure on you all.

45:34Please, Henry.

45:36My mind is made up.

45:37My mind is made up.

45:42Then it only remains for me to wish you every happiness.

45:47My mind is made up.

46:06I'm sorry.

46:08I know you were going to court.

46:10Why don't you?

46:11I know you're not?

46:12I know you're not.

46:13I know you're not.

46:14I know.

46:37Elizabeth.

46:38Are you aware that Albertson's been here?

46:40Yes, I just want to go.

46:44I'm leaving for the inquest.

46:57Georgiana, I'm so sorry. I saw Albertson.

47:00I'd like to be alone.

47:01You don't have to do this, we will find a way.

47:03Stop, I'm fine.

47:04This isn't what you want.

47:06I am a Darcy, Elizabeth.

47:09This place, this family was not sustained or built by people doing what they want.

47:13But it is bigger than you or I.

47:15Or any of us.

47:16We play our part so it may continue after we are gone.

47:20I'm choosing to do this, Elizabeth.

47:25Stay in there.

47:27Stay in there.

47:32Hey.

47:33Yea.

47:34Bye.

47:35Please, love them.

47:52Stay in there.

47:53Sir, I'd like to offer what help or support I'm able.

48:16Thank you, Alistair.

48:23I have some seats, sir.

48:29Sir Selwyn, who's presiding today?

48:32I am.

48:33There's a shortage of coroners, as you know, needs must.

48:37Excuse me.

48:42Just here.

48:45Sir Selwyn.

48:46Gentlemen.

49:02You may remove the fetters from the prisoner.

49:05Gentlemen of the jury, your numbers look depleted.

49:08Begging your pardon, sir.

49:10I had a burial.

49:12I had a carving.

49:14I had a birth.

49:15Human, that is.

49:17Oh, the myriad colours of local life,

49:19represented by a jury fine and fair.

49:22Life, however, is not our primary concern today,

49:25but death, the death of Captain Martin Denninger

49:27on the night of June the 14th.

49:29Your duty is to pronounce on the cause of this regrettable demise.

49:33Decide whether or not this case should proceed to trial.

49:37First witness, please.

49:39On you go, Jones.

49:41Go, Jones.

49:42Go, Jones.

49:43Go, Jones.

49:44Go, Jones.

49:45Go, Jones.

50:02Madam, a letter from the regiment.

50:04Yes, sir.

50:11Oh, dear.

50:13Is that lunch for Mr Darcy?

50:15Yes, madam.

50:16Everything you wanted is there.

50:17And I've arranged for a couple of girls to deliver it now.

50:19I'll take it myself.

50:20Oh.

50:21Would you like me to organise somebody to accompany you?

50:23No, no, no.

50:25Actually, I'll take Louisa Bidwell.

50:27Very good.

50:31So, when we did reach the woods...

50:33Finally.

50:34I had a terrible time getting Betty and Millie into it.

50:36Betty and, er...

50:37Oh, then's me arse, sir.

50:38Betty and Millie.

50:40They always feel when Mrs Riley's goes at large, sir.

50:43This is ridiculous.

50:44I've seen her!

50:45Those creatures were bucking and rearing like nobody's business.

50:49I reckon they knew where death was about to take place.

50:53They can smell it on the wind.

50:55It's a sixth sense.

50:56The facts, Mr Pratt.

50:57The facts.

50:59Well, when we was about halfway through the woods,

51:01it was then that Mr Denny, he got out.

51:03He said something about being finished.

51:05No!

51:06Wickham!

51:07I'm finished!

51:08And then Mr Wickham followed.

51:11Don't be a bloody fool!

51:13Denny, don't be a fool, he said.

51:14Those were the exact words as you remembered.

51:18They are.

51:19Mr Wickham disappeared after him and...

51:21Well, I don't...

51:22I didn't know what to do, sir, as you can imagine.

51:23I don't wish to imagine.

51:25I wish to be informed.

51:28Well, we waited.

51:29It seemed an age.

51:30Probably no more than a few minutes.

51:32And...

51:33And then we heard them.

51:35Gunshots!

51:39The first one.

51:40Boom!

51:43Come on, come on!

51:44It seemed to bounce off the trees.

51:47And then a minute later...

51:48Another.

51:51The horses bolted.

51:53What were the ladies screaming murder?

51:55It was all I could do to get Betty and Millie under control.

51:57Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you.

51:58Mr Pratt, you may step down.

52:00But, sir, could I just add...

52:01No, you could not!

52:08Thank goodness for that.

52:09Mr Wickham.

52:16Mr Wickham, you resolutely maintain...

52:18...you played no part in Captain Denny's demise.

52:20Yet I have written testimony...

52:24...from three witnesses...

52:25...that when they found you at the scene of the crime...

52:27...you clearly said...

52:29...you killed him...

52:31...and that it was all your fault.

52:33Captain Denny was disgusted that I would take my wife...

52:40...to a ball that she had not been invited to.

52:43Oh!

52:44Liar!

52:45Liar!

52:46Let the man speak.

52:50I felt...

52:52...that if I hadn't been drinking...

52:54...I could have prevented him from jumping from the carriage...

52:57...into the woods to meet his aggressor.

53:00So why, in your opinion, did he run into the thick of the woods...

53:05...with no lamp at dusk...

53:07...instead of staying on the path?

53:09I don't know.

53:11He was angry.

53:12Was he frightened of you?

53:14Of course not.

53:16That...

53:17...is absurd.

53:19Oh, Frank Sterling, no inquest would be complete...

53:22...without a question from you.

53:23What is it?

53:25We're to understand, sir, that...

53:27...unlike his wife...

53:30...Mr Wickham would never have been admitted to Pemberley.

53:33Ball or no ball.

53:35What relevance are social invitations to the matter at hand?

53:38This could turn to you, sir.

53:40Only this.

53:41It's a powerful, strange thing...

53:43...for a man to forbid his house to a brother...

53:46...unless that brother be prone to violence...

53:50...of some kind.

53:51He's done it for sure.

53:53Perhaps Mr Darcy can throw some light upon the question.

54:00I have never known Mr Wickham to be a violent man.

54:04He has always been a peaceable and sociably affable man...

54:08...and such is his reputation.

54:12Thank you, Mr Darcy.

54:16Thank you, Mr Wickham.

54:18You may sit.

54:22Dr...

54:24...McPhee.

54:29Dr McPhee, you...

54:31...examined the large stone that was found covered in blood.

54:34What stone?

54:35Not 50 yards from the site Mr Wickham was discovered...

54:38...with Captain Denny's body.

54:41Could it, in your opinion, have been used as a murder weapon?

54:45Well, the weight and shape of it are consistent...

54:49...with the victim's injuries, sir.

54:51So, it could have been, yes.

54:53I dragged Denny's body through the woods to get him to safety.

54:56There's probably blood everywhere.

54:58But then you've never been on a battlefield, have you, Doctor?

55:04Mr Wickham?

55:06Please.

55:07Sir.

55:09Dr McPhee.

55:17And I suggest that the jury retire, preferably not to the bar...

55:21...and consider their verdict.

55:27There you are.

55:28There you are.

55:41It's been three weeks.

55:43Riza.

55:48I had a reply from the local regiment.

55:51They've never heard of a Freddy Delancey.

55:57I'm so sorry.

56:04I'll, um...

56:05...take this to Mr Darcy.

56:06Tell him I'm waiting outside.

56:09Louisa.

56:10We will keep looking for him.

56:12What do you think?

56:13Well, we must hold on to the fact that no hard evidence has been presented.

56:24Though it would have helped if he had been a little more contrite.

56:28True.

56:29Here they come.

56:30Bidwell girl.

56:48Louisa?

56:50Louisa?

56:52Louisa!

56:56What is it?

56:57Freddie?

56:58Oh, Freddie.

56:59Where?

57:00It's him.

57:01Louisa!

57:02Louisa!

57:03Come with me.

57:04I don't want to go in.

57:05Please.

57:07Mr Sterling.

57:09Has the jury reached a unanimous verdict?

57:12We have.

57:15We find that Captain Denny died from a blow to the back of the skull.

57:20And that said blow...

57:23...was delivered by George Wickham.

57:25What?

57:26Our verdict, therefore, is that Captain Denny was murdered by George Wickham.

57:31Mr Wickham, it is my duty to inform you...

57:35Where is he?

57:36...that you will be committed for trial at the next Derby aside.

57:38Tell me, Louisa.

57:40It's madness!

57:42I didn't do it!

57:43I will not accept the authority of this court!

57:45Freddie!

57:49Wickham?

57:50Yeah!

57:51Yeah!

57:52Yeah!

58:00Darcy must have nothing further to do with this sordid trial.

58:03Guilty of the murder whereof you stand accused, or not guilty?

58:06Not guilty, Your Honour.

58:08She bore his child.

58:10If this comes up in court, it's the kind of conduct that can prejudice a jury.

58:13Take good care of him, Louisa.

58:15Miss Bidwell!

58:17Georgiana.

58:18My cousin don't.

58:19I believe George Wickham to be guilty.

58:21We must believe in justice.

58:22Do you find the prisoner guilty?

58:24Lydia Wickham must understand something rather foolish.

58:26No, it don't.

58:27Or not guilty.

58:29No.

58:31No.

58:32Like, you can proceed evenly with the

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