1 00:01:08,635 --> 00:01:09,302 How was my speech? 2 00:01:09,636 --> 00:01:11,400 You were brilliant. 3 00:01:11,400 --> 00:01:12,439 - Did I lisp? - You don't lisp. 4 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:14,207 I know. That was what was so troubling about it. 5 00:01:14,207 --> 00:01:16,309 - The thought that I suddenly did. - No. 6 00:01:16,876 --> 00:01:18,745 Sarah, you must say hello to the little ones. 7 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:20,980 No. It is macabre. 8 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:22,749 Please. 9 00:01:23,116 --> 00:01:24,150 No. 10 00:01:24,718 --> 00:01:26,860 I love you, but that I will not do. 11 00:01:26,860 --> 00:01:27,821 - If you love me... - Love has limits. 12 00:01:27,821 --> 00:01:29,550 It should not. 13 00:01:48,842 --> 00:01:51,745 You do not lisp, but you are mad. 14 00:01:51,745 --> 00:01:53,130 Giving me a palace? 15 00:01:54,314 --> 00:01:56,716 I've been wanting to give you something for quite some time now. 16 00:01:56,716 --> 00:01:59,319 Seemed like the perfect opportunity with Marlborough winning. 17 00:01:59,319 --> 00:02:02,789 It is a monstrous extravagance, Mrs. Morley. We are at war. 18 00:02:02,789 --> 00:02:03,823 We won. 19 00:02:04,157 --> 00:02:06,590 It is not over. We must continue. 20 00:02:07,930 --> 00:02:08,940 Oh. 21 00:02:08,928 --> 00:02:10,300 Oh, I did not know that. 22 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:07,187 Take a hunk of bread. 23 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:13,860 And then Sally will take you to clean up and then to Her Ladyship. 24 00:03:30,276 --> 00:03:31,845 This mud stinks. 25 00:03:32,479 --> 00:03:34,147 They shit in the streets round here. 26 00:03:34,814 --> 00:03:36,282 "Political commentary," they call it. 27 00:03:36,816 --> 00:03:37,884 Go through here. 28 00:03:37,884 --> 00:03:38,885 Clean yourself up. 29 00:03:39,953 --> 00:03:40,987 Thank you so much. 30 00:03:50,463 --> 00:03:51,498 Lady Marlborough. 31 00:03:53,133 --> 00:03:55,201 I didn't know the new sewer ended in here. 32 00:03:56,102 --> 00:03:58,238 It is I, Abigail. 33 00:03:59,239 --> 00:04:00,273 Dear cousin. 34 00:04:01,274 --> 00:04:02,842 I have a letter from our aunt... 35 00:04:03,610 --> 00:04:04,844 and... 36 00:04:06,980 --> 00:04:08,915 I'm sorry, I did not mean to present as a... 37 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:11,484 I fell out of a carriage. 38 00:04:17,957 --> 00:04:19,590 The letter from our aunt. 39 00:04:22,950 --> 00:04:23,129 Friends of yours? 40 00:04:23,997 --> 00:04:25,231 I'm sorry. 41 00:04:25,899 --> 00:04:27,801 Your name, girl. If we are blood, name it. 42 00:04:27,801 --> 00:04:30,904 - I did not? Abigail Hill. - The Somerset Hills? 43 00:04:30,904 --> 00:04:34,107 The one who went mad and burnt his own house down, himself in it? 44 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:35,975 Lost all his money at whist. 45 00:04:35,975 --> 00:04:37,477 No one bets on whist. 46 00:04:37,477 --> 00:04:39,145 My uncle was one of a kind. 47 00:04:39,145 --> 00:04:41,181 I apologize for my appearance. 48 00:04:41,181 --> 00:04:44,250 The staff led me here. A harmless prank of some sort, I suspect. 49 00:04:44,250 --> 00:04:45,385 And you want... 50 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:48,154 I hoped I might be employed here by you... 51 00:04:48,154 --> 00:04:49,189 as something. 52 00:04:50,223 --> 00:04:52,125 A monster for the children to play with, perhaps? 53 00:04:53,590 --> 00:04:54,160 Yes, if you like. 54 00:05:52,952 --> 00:05:53,953 A palace. 55 00:05:54,287 --> 00:05:55,488 You seem angry at my good fortune 56 00:05:55,488 --> 00:05:57,230 and I thought we were friends. 57 00:05:57,230 --> 00:05:58,892 I really doubt you've made that mistake. 58 00:05:58,892 --> 00:06:01,940 I was actually just teasing. I thought you'd see that. 59 00:06:01,861 --> 00:06:02,862 It will not stand. 60 00:06:04,297 --> 00:06:07,167 Well, it will if I build it using the finest craftsmen in the land. 61 00:06:07,167 --> 00:06:08,902 I hope it will stand for 100 years 62 00:06:08,902 --> 00:06:10,904 as a symbol of my husband's gallant victory. 63 00:06:11,171 --> 00:06:13,730 Listen, I applaud your husband's gallant victory, 64 00:06:13,730 --> 00:06:15,108 but considering the parlous state of the treasury, 65 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:18,211 it seems something the queen should've taken advice from her loyal opposition on. 66 00:06:18,211 --> 00:06:20,914 Oh, but then it would've lost its delightful surprise element. 67 00:06:21,348 --> 00:06:22,415 Cunt! 68 00:06:22,849 --> 00:06:24,351 Horatio has done it again. 69 00:06:24,584 --> 00:06:26,886 Prime Minister, we need to discuss who will go to the French 70 00:06:26,886 --> 00:06:28,188 with the peace treaty proposal. 71 00:06:28,188 --> 00:06:29,589 We do not need a peace treaty proposal. 72 00:06:29,589 --> 00:06:30,990 We have them on the run. 73 00:06:30,990 --> 00:06:32,192 So they will give in to us. 74 00:06:32,192 --> 00:06:33,893 One battle will not win the war. 75 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:36,229 I have held my party together, as we the country landowners 76 00:06:36,229 --> 00:06:38,131 have essentially paid for this entire war... 77 00:06:38,131 --> 00:06:39,332 And grateful we are, too. 78 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:42,369 ...while city merchants enrich themselves from it. 79 00:06:42,469 --> 00:06:44,270 And yet I do not see your fat tweedy dead 80 00:06:44,270 --> 00:06:46,106 when I look out upon the battlefield. 81 00:06:46,106 --> 00:06:47,407 We're out of money. My point. 82 00:06:47,974 --> 00:06:50,760 The French are chastened, but not defeated, Harley. 83 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:51,544 We must destroy them. 84 00:06:51,544 --> 00:06:53,146 Make them sue for peace 85 00:06:53,146 --> 00:06:54,581 with broken hearts and begging backs. 86 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:57,517 - How sweet your wife is, Marlborough. - Sweet and right. 87 00:06:57,517 --> 00:06:59,519 I cannot agree. We must take it to the queen. 88 00:06:59,853 --> 00:07:02,322 If you'd be kind enough to arrange a time, Lady Marlborough. 89 00:07:02,322 --> 00:07:03,323 Of course. 90 00:07:34,540 --> 00:07:35,955 I'm ready for the Russian ambassador. 91 00:07:37,230 --> 00:07:38,240 Who did your makeup? 92 00:07:38,491 --> 00:07:40,326 We went for something dramatic. Do you like it? 93 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:42,328 You look like a badger. 94 00:07:43,163 --> 00:07:44,164 Oh. 95 00:07:45,565 --> 00:07:48,134 Are you going to cry? Really? 96 00:07:49,169 --> 00:07:51,571 Well, what do you think you look like? 97 00:07:56,242 --> 00:07:57,277 A badger. 98 00:07:58,745 --> 00:08:01,648 Do you really think you can meet the Russian delegation looking like that? 99 00:08:02,782 --> 00:08:03,783 No. 100 00:08:04,284 --> 00:08:05,385 I will manage it. 101 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:07,554 Get back to your rooms. 102 00:08:08,521 --> 00:08:09,556 Thank you. 103 00:08:18,698 --> 00:08:21,100 Did you just look at me? Did you? 104 00:08:21,434 --> 00:08:23,770 Look at me! Look at me! 105 00:08:23,770 --> 00:08:26,600 How dare you? Close your eyes! 106 00:08:42,222 --> 00:08:43,256 Hello. 107 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:44,691 Hello. 108 00:08:45,525 --> 00:08:47,600 Mrs. Meg says you are to scrub the floor 109 00:08:48,280 --> 00:08:49,829 until she can see her toothless, fat face in it. 110 00:08:49,863 --> 00:08:51,970 Sorry. 111 00:09:20,827 --> 00:09:22,620 You might need gloves. 112 00:09:22,562 --> 00:09:25,980 Lye is dangerous. It burns bad. 113 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:42,382 Sarah! 114 00:09:42,382 --> 00:09:43,516 I'm here. 115 00:09:43,516 --> 00:09:44,584 I'm here. 116 00:09:46,853 --> 00:09:49,789 You! Grab the bandage box off the shelf. 117 00:09:49,789 --> 00:09:52,225 The queen's had an attack of gout. Hurry! 118 00:10:14,314 --> 00:10:15,582 Mrs. Meg, brandy. 119 00:10:19,686 --> 00:10:20,954 It hurts. 120 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:23,323 My dearest, I know. 121 00:10:28,962 --> 00:10:30,363 Cousin, the beef. 122 00:10:32,599 --> 00:10:33,767 Tell me a story. 123 00:10:34,367 --> 00:10:35,502 I can't. 124 00:10:35,502 --> 00:10:36,436 Ow! 125 00:10:36,436 --> 00:10:37,437 Gently. 126 00:10:39,506 --> 00:10:41,700 - I can't. - Yes, you can. 127 00:10:41,908 --> 00:10:43,209 Cousin, start wrapping. 128 00:10:44,678 --> 00:10:45,912 Everyone else, leave please. 129 00:10:50,884 --> 00:10:52,519 How we first met. Tell me that. 130 00:10:55,488 --> 00:10:59,526 The wretched Cheever boy had me on the ground 131 00:10:59,526 --> 00:11:02,429 and he was holding me and dropping spittle in my face. 132 00:11:02,429 --> 00:11:03,830 He is still a pig. Then what? 133 00:11:09,402 --> 00:11:10,937 And then I heard footsteps. 134 00:11:12,739 --> 00:11:13,940 Fast footsteps. 135 00:11:15,775 --> 00:11:16,843 Ow, ow! 136 00:11:21,381 --> 00:11:24,351 And I saw these pink shoes running towards me. 137 00:11:26,953 --> 00:11:28,455 And then they disappeared. 138 00:11:37,597 --> 00:11:39,265 And then I heard a crack. 139 00:11:40,667 --> 00:11:41,935 And then he fell off me. 140 00:11:47,374 --> 00:11:50,610 And you held my hand and said, "Hello. I'm Sarah. 141 00:11:50,610 --> 00:11:52,912 You're covered in spittle. Let's wash you off." 142 00:11:58,885 --> 00:12:00,387 Do you remember how his jaw just hung there? 143 00:12:00,387 --> 00:12:01,788 I do. 144 00:12:04,824 --> 00:12:06,926 You must try to sleep. 145 00:12:10,397 --> 00:12:11,464 You may go. 146 00:12:11,998 --> 00:12:13,600 - Don't leave me! - I won't. 147 00:12:19,539 --> 00:12:20,840 - Are you still there? - Yes. 148 00:12:30,160 --> 00:12:31,418 - Are you still there? - Yes. 149 00:13:15,662 --> 00:13:18,598 For the queen. The doctor's ordered it immediately. 150 00:13:18,598 --> 00:13:20,330 It's a matter of extreme urgency. 151 00:13:20,367 --> 00:13:21,468 She's sleeping. 152 00:13:23,670 --> 00:13:25,739 Shall I tell the doctor you imperiled the queen's health 153 00:13:25,739 --> 00:13:27,607 and let you rue the ramifications? 154 00:13:28,808 --> 00:13:31,110 What does "ramific..." 155 00:13:31,511 --> 00:13:33,313 It means he will have you whipped. 156 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:51,898 What are you doing? 157 00:13:57,370 --> 00:13:59,172 Why did the footman let you through? 158 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:02,542 It's not his fault. I lied to him. 159 00:14:02,542 --> 00:14:04,477 The prime minister and Mr. Marlborough. 160 00:14:04,477 --> 00:14:07,247 I just wanted to help her. She seemed to suffer so much. 161 00:14:07,247 --> 00:14:09,649 Footman. Take her downstairs. 162 00:14:19,826 --> 00:14:21,327 This is the town of Lille, 163 00:14:21,895 --> 00:14:24,731 in a valley in France. 164 00:14:24,998 --> 00:14:28,168 We lure them in by sending a small force to engage them. 165 00:14:28,168 --> 00:14:29,736 They give chase. 166 00:14:29,736 --> 00:14:31,905 We descend in numbers from above. 167 00:14:31,905 --> 00:14:34,641 - Hear, hear! - Hear, hear! It is an excellent plan. 168 00:14:34,641 --> 00:14:35,942 Queen Anne, do you agree? 169 00:14:36,643 --> 00:14:38,611 The people expect it to be over. 170 00:14:38,845 --> 00:14:42,182 Well, we all want it to be over, but wishing does not make it so. 171 00:14:42,749 --> 00:14:45,585 We could sue for peace, but we will not get it. 172 00:14:46,553 --> 00:14:47,587 It does help. 173 00:14:50,156 --> 00:14:52,959 - What? - There's something soothing on my legs, 174 00:14:52,959 --> 00:14:54,728 it takes the burn out. What is it? 175 00:14:54,728 --> 00:14:56,696 Oh, herbs, of some sort. 176 00:15:02,135 --> 00:15:04,400 Please, please. 177 00:15:07,730 --> 00:15:09,900 What is going on? Do her in the barn, 178 00:15:09,900 --> 00:15:10,810 if that's what it is, not in my kitchen. 179 00:15:10,810 --> 00:15:13,146 Her Ladyship says six of the birch for this one. 180 00:15:28,194 --> 00:15:29,195 Stop. 181 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:31,640 Let her go. 182 00:15:31,831 --> 00:15:32,899 Come with me. 183 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:41,741 So, you are perhaps too kind for your own good. 184 00:15:42,876 --> 00:15:44,144 It has been said. 185 00:15:44,911 --> 00:15:46,179 Which leads to stupidity. 186 00:15:48,848 --> 00:15:51,840 The queen is soothed somewhat, so I thank you. 187 00:15:51,651 --> 00:15:53,586 You will get me some more of those herbs 188 00:15:54,540 --> 00:15:55,555 and not overstep again. 189 00:15:57,924 --> 00:15:59,793 My father always spoke highly of you. 190 00:16:01,294 --> 00:16:02,629 I liked your father. 191 00:16:03,630 --> 00:16:04,631 He had charm to burn. 192 00:16:05,832 --> 00:16:06,866 Then I guess he did. 193 00:16:09,936 --> 00:16:11,171 You have fallen far. 194 00:16:13,239 --> 00:16:15,742 When I was 15, my father lost me in a card game. 195 00:16:16,343 --> 00:16:17,877 You are not serious. 196 00:16:19,112 --> 00:16:20,146 This one here. 197 00:16:21,810 --> 00:16:22,582 He was very upset about it. 198 00:16:23,850 --> 00:16:25,852 Took off into the forest with nothing but a scullery maid 199 00:16:25,852 --> 00:16:27,721 and a dozen bottles for solace. 200 00:16:27,721 --> 00:16:28,822 And you went? 201 00:16:34,494 --> 00:16:38,598 Some of my... colleagues are immune to my charms. 202 00:16:52,812 --> 00:16:54,914 Earl Stratford, do not come near me whining today 203 00:16:54,914 --> 00:16:56,916 or I will crush your tiny heart to liver. 204 00:16:58,840 --> 00:17:02,220 Madame Tournee. You may have the tapestry budget you asked for. 205 00:17:02,220 --> 00:17:04,724 Spend one penny more and I will take your fingernails in lieu. 206 00:17:05,258 --> 00:17:06,259 Merci. 207 00:17:07,627 --> 00:17:12,298 Abigail, get a platter of oysters sent to the Dutch ambassador. 208 00:17:12,298 --> 00:17:13,600 Yes, Your Ladyship. 209 00:17:14,670 --> 00:17:15,235 Colonel Masham. 210 00:17:16,836 --> 00:17:18,710 Lady Marlborough. 211 00:17:18,710 --> 00:17:19,739 The queen will ride on Wednesday. 212 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:21,941 Yes, Lady Marlborough. 213 00:17:23,143 --> 00:17:25,245 Would you like a bite of my new maid before you leave? 214 00:17:40,794 --> 00:17:42,950 Must the duck be here? 215 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:45,932 Fastest duck in the city. 216 00:17:46,366 --> 00:17:49,869 Horatio is a prize worth stealing. He does not leave my side. 217 00:17:49,869 --> 00:17:53,239 Keep him away from me, or I will pull his liver out and eat it with a cornichon. 218 00:17:54,274 --> 00:17:55,308 Charming. 219 00:17:55,975 --> 00:17:57,811 You should know I've canvassed my party. 220 00:17:57,811 --> 00:18:00,113 They're waiting for us to announce an attempt at peace. 221 00:18:00,814 --> 00:18:02,882 We shall both make our case to the queen. 222 00:18:02,882 --> 00:18:05,285 Yes, where is the queen? We've been waiting an hour. 223 00:18:05,285 --> 00:18:07,870 - Lady Sarah Marlborough. - I'm here. 224 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:09,356 Might I remind you you're not the queen? 225 00:18:09,356 --> 00:18:12,225 No, she has sent me to speak for her. She is unwell. 226 00:18:12,225 --> 00:18:13,393 What says she? 227 00:18:13,393 --> 00:18:15,295 That Harley is a fop and a prat 228 00:18:17,970 --> 00:18:18,980 Oh? 229 00:18:18,798 --> 00:18:20,200 Well, I really doubt you're quoting. 230 00:18:20,700 --> 00:18:22,200 She has decided to continue with the war. 231 00:18:22,350 --> 00:18:23,136 She feels another victory in 232 00:18:24,370 --> 00:18:25,500 will put us in a stronger position for a treaty. 233 00:18:25,500 --> 00:18:26,390 Her letters. 234 00:18:26,973 --> 00:18:28,475 And how are we going to pay for this? 235 00:18:28,475 --> 00:18:30,677 The land tax is to be doubled. 236 00:18:30,944 --> 00:18:31,978 This is madness. 237 00:18:33,179 --> 00:18:35,982 The war you will be fighting will be in our own countryside. 238 00:18:35,982 --> 00:18:39,850 She relies on you and your love of England to hold the Tories together. 239 00:18:39,850 --> 00:18:41,221 - There are limits. - The love of your country? 240 00:18:41,221 --> 00:18:42,789 To me, there is no limit on that. 241 00:18:43,230 --> 00:18:45,291 Our last farthing to protect England if we must. 242 00:18:45,291 --> 00:18:46,726 And our last man, too? 243 00:18:46,926 --> 00:18:49,362 Look, the dead pile up, as do the resentments. 244 00:18:49,362 --> 00:18:51,831 - Or that does not concern you? - I grieve them all. 245 00:18:51,831 --> 00:18:55,335 In my heart, a scar for each, and I send my own beloved with them, chest bared. 246 00:18:55,335 --> 00:18:57,103 So do not lecture me on the cost. 247 00:18:57,437 --> 00:19:00,940 A treaty would save money and lives. A win for all Englishmen. 248 00:19:00,940 --> 00:19:04,440 We go to them after one victory, they know we are scared. 249 00:19:04,440 --> 00:19:06,413 We bury more of them, they know we have them. 250 00:19:06,413 --> 00:19:08,248 The queen has decided, Harley. 251 00:19:08,248 --> 00:19:09,282 I disagree. 252 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:13,353 A lot. I'd like an audience with the queen where I may state my case. 253 00:19:13,353 --> 00:19:17,900 State it to me. I love a comedy. Is there cake? 254 00:19:17,900 --> 00:19:20,930 This is a disgusting distortion of the system. 255 00:19:20,930 --> 00:19:21,461 You have no place in this. 256 00:19:21,461 --> 00:19:23,290 Your mascara is running. 257 00:19:23,290 --> 00:19:24,264 If you'd like to go fix yourself, 258 00:19:24,264 --> 00:19:25,465 we can continue this later. 259 00:19:35,975 --> 00:19:37,477 You will need to pay for the repair of that. 260 00:19:37,477 --> 00:19:40,547 We have a war to finance. Every penny counts. 261 00:19:40,547 --> 00:19:42,582 Come on, old bean. One more victory. 262 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:54,761 Must you rub it in? 263 00:19:56,262 --> 00:19:59,165 A man's dignity is the one thing that holds him back from running amok. 264 00:19:59,165 --> 00:20:01,501 Sometimes a lady likes to have some fun. 265 00:20:03,503 --> 00:20:05,405 We need to be careful, Sarah. 266 00:20:06,172 --> 00:20:09,376 He's a useful ally, but a dangerous enemy. 267 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:14,848 Borrow anything you want. 268 00:20:15,582 --> 00:20:16,816 Thank you. 269 00:20:17,250 --> 00:20:18,351 And thank you for the job. 270 00:20:19,586 --> 00:20:21,187 I have a thing for the weak. 271 00:20:21,187 --> 00:20:22,322 Lord Marlborough. 272 00:20:22,322 --> 00:20:23,356 It is time. 273 00:20:26,993 --> 00:20:28,194 You must be safe. 274 00:20:28,962 --> 00:20:31,297 You must not be foolish and brave. 275 00:20:31,297 --> 00:20:33,366 Be smart and safe, I beg you. 276 00:20:33,366 --> 00:20:34,367 I will. 277 00:20:34,567 --> 00:20:35,902 Stay with me tonight. 278 00:20:37,700 --> 00:20:39,806 I must sleep with my men. It is only right. 279 00:20:49,115 --> 00:20:51,170 I had a dream that this 280 00:20:51,170 --> 00:20:52,886 very small Frenchman covered in blood... 281 00:20:53,953 --> 00:20:56,556 was carrying Marlborough's head around, feeding it Brie. 282 00:21:03,997 --> 00:21:05,331 He's a great soldier. 283 00:21:06,332 --> 00:21:07,367 He will be fine. 284 00:21:08,635 --> 00:21:11,271 - We will prevail. - Of course we will, Mrs. Freeman. 285 00:21:25,652 --> 00:21:27,530 I'm sorry, Your Majesty. 286 00:21:28,221 --> 00:21:30,990 I think I caught a chill picking the herbs for your leg. 287 00:21:30,990 --> 00:21:32,592 - That was you? - Abigail. 288 00:21:44,404 --> 00:21:45,872 Let's shoot something. 289 00:21:50,276 --> 00:21:53,213 It's sad really. They're so pretty. 290 00:22:02,255 --> 00:22:03,256 Throw. 291 00:22:07,127 --> 00:22:08,928 You're really doing damage to the sky. 292 00:22:09,662 --> 00:22:11,131 Can I ask you something? 293 00:22:11,331 --> 00:22:13,199 As long as you are aware that I have a gun. 294 00:22:14,167 --> 00:22:17,137 You fought hard for this war and your husband is at the front of it. 295 00:22:18,438 --> 00:22:19,873 His life is at risk. 296 00:22:21,341 --> 00:22:23,410 - How can you do that? - It is right. 297 00:22:23,410 --> 00:22:25,578 If we don't do it, they will gather force and be over here 298 00:22:25,578 --> 00:22:27,514 cutting us all into chops within the year. 299 00:22:27,714 --> 00:22:31,317 You are of a sweet disposition and have suffered blows, 300 00:22:31,317 --> 00:22:34,120 so desire safety and favor above all else. 301 00:22:35,455 --> 00:22:36,489 If he dies? 302 00:22:37,957 --> 00:22:41,461 Did you not sacrifice your cunt to fatty German to save your father? 303 00:22:43,129 --> 00:22:45,632 - Yes. - There's always a price to pay. 304 00:22:45,965 --> 00:22:47,133 I am prepared to pay it. 305 00:22:48,101 --> 00:22:49,135 Throw. 306 00:22:55,709 --> 00:22:56,943 Just relax and aim. 307 00:22:58,611 --> 00:23:00,547 When it crosses your eye, pull the trigger. 308 00:23:05,118 --> 00:23:06,119 Throw. 309 00:23:10,223 --> 00:23:11,224 Perfect. 310 00:23:12,158 --> 00:23:13,693 I will make a killer of you yet. 311 00:23:31,478 --> 00:23:32,645 Are you following me? 312 00:23:36,490 --> 00:23:37,283 I said, are you following me? 313 00:23:37,283 --> 00:23:38,685 You seem to be following me, sir, 314 00:23:39,190 --> 00:23:40,220 as I am in front of you. 315 00:23:45,191 --> 00:23:47,293 That was you I saw on the horse that morning. 316 00:23:47,727 --> 00:23:50,530 I am a servant. Where would I get a horse? 317 00:23:51,364 --> 00:23:52,599 Perhaps you dreamt of me? 318 00:23:53,990 --> 00:23:54,234 Perhaps it was you, 319 00:23:54,501 --> 00:23:56,336 and I should have you stripped and whipped. 320 00:23:56,336 --> 00:23:57,404 I'm waiting. 321 00:24:06,546 --> 00:24:08,214 Going to ride that one, are we? 322 00:24:09,616 --> 00:24:11,317 She does make my blood hot. 323 00:24:12,585 --> 00:24:14,320 She's Lady Marlborough's new one. 324 00:24:15,550 --> 00:24:16,560 Indeed. 325 00:24:16,489 --> 00:24:17,490 Interesting. 326 00:24:32,272 --> 00:24:33,773 Excuse me. Move. Excuse me. 327 00:24:34,407 --> 00:24:37,770 Your Majesty. How lovely to see you. 328 00:24:37,544 --> 00:24:39,412 It seems you have allocated even more money 329 00:24:39,412 --> 00:24:41,414 into the abyss that is this fool's errand. 330 00:24:41,414 --> 00:24:45,218 Oh, uh, yes. We will win. Sarah's sure we will win. 331 00:24:45,218 --> 00:24:47,821 It's the landholders' tax. You have no idea the firestorm of rage 332 00:24:47,821 --> 00:24:49,356 you have set loose in the countryside. 333 00:24:49,356 --> 00:24:51,691 - Really? Are they angry? - Dearest queen. 334 00:24:51,691 --> 00:24:53,393 How do you like my stockings? 335 00:24:53,393 --> 00:24:54,494 Festive. 336 00:24:54,861 --> 00:24:56,763 Very. I was just explaining to the queen 337 00:24:56,763 --> 00:24:58,665 the mistake this tax is. The war as well. 338 00:24:58,665 --> 00:24:59,866 We should sue for peace. 339 00:24:59,866 --> 00:25:01,634 Oh, Harley, you are such a bore. 340 00:25:01,634 --> 00:25:03,236 That is for parliament. 341 00:25:03,236 --> 00:25:04,738 A ball is for dancing 342 00:25:04,738 --> 00:25:06,840 and eating those horseradish and venison puffs. 343 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:08,740 Have you tried them? 344 00:25:09,342 --> 00:25:11,644 I'm having trouble swallowing at the moment. Your Majesty... 345 00:25:11,644 --> 00:25:13,213 I'd like to enjoy the music now. 346 00:25:13,213 --> 00:25:15,315 Oh, yes. I love this music. I must dance. 347 00:26:56,216 --> 00:26:57,217 Stop it! 348 00:26:57,550 --> 00:26:59,419 Stop it! Stop! 349 00:27:04,324 --> 00:27:06,760 - What has happened? - I would like to go back to my room now. 350 00:27:07,894 --> 00:27:09,629 Stop. Mr. Harley. 351 00:27:11,631 --> 00:27:13,933 I agree I went too far with the tax for the war. 352 00:27:14,467 --> 00:27:16,503 - What? - It will stay as it was. 353 00:27:17,370 --> 00:27:18,772 We are your servants, my queen. 354 00:27:34,721 --> 00:27:35,789 Anne. 355 00:27:36,823 --> 00:27:37,857 I'm sorry. 356 00:27:50,937 --> 00:27:52,238 It's okay. 357 00:27:54,708 --> 00:27:56,343 Shall we go fast? 358 00:28:40,453 --> 00:28:41,454 Abigail, isn't it? 359 00:28:41,821 --> 00:28:42,822 Yes, sir. 360 00:28:44,524 --> 00:28:45,825 Stolen a book, I see. 361 00:28:46,593 --> 00:28:48,661 Why, one could be stripped and whipped for that. 362 00:28:48,661 --> 00:28:50,330 My mistress lent it to me. 363 00:28:51,364 --> 00:28:52,565 Shall we go ask her? 364 00:28:52,565 --> 00:28:53,600 No. 365 00:28:54,401 --> 00:28:55,402 No. 366 00:28:57,570 --> 00:28:59,305 Come and take the night air with me. 367 00:29:04,244 --> 00:29:06,613 So, you once were a lady, and now you are nothing. 368 00:29:07,514 --> 00:29:09,115 A bit of scullery scraps. 369 00:29:09,416 --> 00:29:10,450 How very sad. 370 00:29:11,384 --> 00:29:13,486 Well, I'm still the lady I was, in my heart. 371 00:29:13,486 --> 00:29:17,357 No doubt. It is important to make new friends, is it not? 372 00:29:17,757 --> 00:29:18,792 Yes. 373 00:29:19,292 --> 00:29:20,927 If that's what's actually happening here, 374 00:29:20,927 --> 00:29:23,463 and not veiled threats under the guise of civility. 375 00:29:23,763 --> 00:29:25,832 Am I to understand you are smart? 376 00:29:25,832 --> 00:29:27,100 You want something. 377 00:29:27,567 --> 00:29:28,601 To **** me? 378 00:29:29,369 --> 00:29:30,670 I will leave that to my friend Masham, 379 00:29:30,670 --> 00:29:32,339 who is completely cunt-struck by you. 380 00:29:32,339 --> 00:29:33,840 So, tell me about Lady Marlborough, 381 00:29:34,174 --> 00:29:35,442 Godolphin, the queen. 382 00:29:36,276 --> 00:29:37,310 Anything going on? 383 00:29:37,944 --> 00:29:39,145 I love gossip. 384 00:29:39,512 --> 00:29:40,647 It's a failing, I know. 385 00:29:41,748 --> 00:29:43,850 Lady Marlborough has been good to me. 386 00:29:44,384 --> 00:29:45,418 She saved me. 387 00:29:46,252 --> 00:29:47,821 I will not breach her confidence. 388 00:29:48,254 --> 00:29:50,590 Of course. You are in favor. 389 00:29:50,590 --> 00:29:53,293 But favor is a breeze that shifts direction all the time. 390 00:29:58,565 --> 00:30:00,500 You cannot have too many friends in court. 391 00:30:00,867 --> 00:30:02,435 I need a friend, Abigail. 392 00:30:02,802 --> 00:30:05,372 One with cute ears and wide eyes. 393 00:30:05,805 --> 00:30:08,808 I'm often blindsided by the distorted situation at court. 394 00:30:08,808 --> 00:30:11,578 As leader of the opposition, I should not be. 395 00:30:12,345 --> 00:30:14,514 I would merely like to know of any plans 396 00:30:14,514 --> 00:30:17,817 Her Ladyship, Godolphin, or the queen may have. 397 00:30:17,817 --> 00:30:20,320 I will not betray my mistress's trust. 398 00:30:22,889 --> 00:30:25,792 Oh, look. A wren. How cute. 399 00:30:32,665 --> 00:30:33,666 You all right? 400 00:30:39,572 --> 00:30:40,607 Anyway, think on it. 401 00:30:41,541 --> 00:30:42,542 There's no pressure. 402 00:30:47,981 --> 00:30:50,917 You will have to tell Harley you've changed your mind about the tax. 403 00:30:51,851 --> 00:30:53,920 Are the people really angry about the land tax? 404 00:30:54,320 --> 00:30:56,489 They'll be angrier when the French are sodomizing their wives 405 00:30:56,489 --> 00:30:57,957 and planting their fields with garlic. 406 00:30:58,291 --> 00:31:00,393 The Tories must not be rode roughshod over, though. 407 00:31:00,393 --> 00:31:01,928 And more dead if we do it. 408 00:31:01,928 --> 00:31:03,897 It is painful to lose men, 409 00:31:03,897 --> 00:31:05,598 but we cannot be halfhearted in this 410 00:31:05,598 --> 00:31:07,367 or they will see our weakness and take us 411 00:31:07,367 --> 00:31:08,635 and we will lose thousands more. 412 00:31:10,503 --> 00:31:11,504 None for the queen. 413 00:31:11,871 --> 00:31:12,972 What? 414 00:31:12,972 --> 00:31:14,841 You cannot have hot chocolate. 415 00:31:14,841 --> 00:31:16,810 Your stomach, the sugar inflames it. 416 00:31:16,810 --> 00:31:18,745 - Abigail, hand me that cup. - Do not. 417 00:31:18,745 --> 00:31:20,747 I'm sorry, I do not know what to do. 418 00:31:21,381 --> 00:31:22,749 Fine, give it to her. 419 00:31:23,316 --> 00:31:25,418 Then you can get a bucket and a mop for the aftermath. 420 00:31:43,570 --> 00:31:44,571 Take me back. 421 00:32:02,655 --> 00:32:05,725 You will pronounce the tax in parliament. I will set the date. 422 00:32:27,347 --> 00:32:28,715 I must tell you something. 423 00:32:29,649 --> 00:32:30,650 Go on. 424 00:32:32,952 --> 00:32:34,587 Mr. Harley came to me 425 00:32:34,921 --> 00:32:36,756 and asked me to betray your confidence 426 00:32:36,756 --> 00:32:39,359 about what goes on between you and the queen and Godolphin. 427 00:32:40,860 --> 00:32:41,861 I see. 428 00:32:42,896 --> 00:32:44,798 And what will you do? 429 00:32:45,999 --> 00:32:48,601 I'm not going to, obviously. 430 00:32:48,601 --> 00:32:50,603 Not obviously. 431 00:32:51,504 --> 00:32:54,574 You may tell me of his approach to encourage my trust 432 00:32:55,750 --> 00:32:57,377 and still work both sides of the street. 433 00:32:59,379 --> 00:33:02,820 I am a person of honor, even if my station is not. 434 00:33:02,882 --> 00:33:05,510 Even if I were the last one left in this wretched place, 435 00:33:05,510 --> 00:33:06,519 I would remain a lady. 436 00:33:07,821 --> 00:33:09,456 You're pretty when outraged. 437 00:33:10,857 --> 00:33:12,859 So my secrets are safe with you? 438 00:33:12,859 --> 00:33:13,860 All of them. 439 00:33:15,528 --> 00:33:16,529 Good. 440 00:33:18,765 --> 00:33:20,100 Even your biggest secret. 441 00:33:24,938 --> 00:33:25,939 Abigail. 442 00:33:29,576 --> 00:33:31,578 If you forget to load the pellet, 443 00:33:31,578 --> 00:33:33,980 the gun fires, makes the sound, but releases no shot. 444 00:33:35,150 --> 00:33:36,783 It is a great jape. Do you agree? 445 00:33:37,617 --> 00:33:38,618 Yes. 446 00:33:39,519 --> 00:33:42,355 Maybe we will think of a use for it one day. 447 00:33:42,655 --> 00:33:45,892 Sometimes, it is hard to remember whether you have loaded the pellet or not. 448 00:33:46,920 --> 00:33:49,629 I do fear confusion and accidents. 449 00:33:49,996 --> 00:33:51,698 I'm sure people will be careful. 450 00:34:42,415 --> 00:34:44,851 Beef, 12 guineas. 451 00:34:45,418 --> 00:34:46,486 Cream. 452 00:34:46,753 --> 00:34:48,488 Mrs. Meg, your cream bill is outrageous. 453 00:34:48,488 --> 00:34:50,323 Are you bathing in it to help your hemorrhoids? 454 00:34:50,323 --> 00:34:51,925 No, Your Ladyship. 455 00:34:51,925 --> 00:34:53,393 May I examine? 456 00:34:53,393 --> 00:34:54,394 Of course. 457 00:34:56,429 --> 00:34:58,598 It's perfect, Lady Marlborough, as always. 458 00:34:59,833 --> 00:35:03,737 The queen. It is rather urgent. 459 00:35:04,504 --> 00:35:05,605 Shall we sign off? 460 00:35:06,339 --> 00:35:07,340 Of course. 461 00:35:32,966 --> 00:35:34,534 Aim for the flagstones. 462 00:35:34,534 --> 00:35:35,902 The lawn might break your fall. 463 00:35:36,436 --> 00:35:37,771 You do not care. 464 00:35:37,771 --> 00:35:39,339 Mrs. Morley. 465 00:35:39,806 --> 00:35:41,207 - Please! - No! 466 00:35:47,681 --> 00:35:48,815 Stay a while. 467 00:35:49,449 --> 00:35:51,484 No! Take the day off. I command it. 468 00:35:51,484 --> 00:35:52,819 Someone must run things. 469 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:54,888 I am not food. 470 00:35:54,888 --> 00:35:56,456 You cannot just eat and eat. 471 00:35:56,456 --> 00:35:58,591 Yet you are tasty and salty. 472 00:36:00,226 --> 00:36:03,163 If I grilled you, you'd make a delightful meal. 473 00:36:03,663 --> 00:36:04,698 Very well. 474 00:36:05,632 --> 00:36:06,800 I will come and see you this afternoon, 475 00:36:06,800 --> 00:36:08,201 and we can play whist. 476 00:36:19,120 --> 00:36:22,849 The opposition asks us 477 00:36:22,849 --> 00:36:25,418 to be halfhearted in this war! 478 00:36:26,286 --> 00:36:28,421 - We will not! - Hear, hear! 479 00:36:31,591 --> 00:36:33,626 We must wear our griefs, 480 00:36:33,860 --> 00:36:36,696 for England is worth our all, 481 00:36:37,297 --> 00:36:39,432 and suffer we must for her! 482 00:36:40,330 --> 00:36:41,401 Mr. Harley, 483 00:36:41,668 --> 00:36:43,603 control your rabble! 484 00:36:44,871 --> 00:36:48,408 I am, therefore, announcing today 485 00:36:48,408 --> 00:36:50,343 that, at Her Majesty's... 486 00:36:51,411 --> 00:36:53,880 About time, Mrs. Freeman. This ****ing leg. 487 00:36:54,581 --> 00:36:57,951 It's like a monster attacking me. Cut it off for me, will you? 488 00:36:57,951 --> 00:36:59,619 I don't think so, Your Majesty. 489 00:37:04,691 --> 00:37:07,427 Lady Marlborough sent me, as I am an excellent whist player 490 00:37:07,427 --> 00:37:10,263 and she has been unavoidably detained with business of state, 491 00:37:10,263 --> 00:37:11,498 but will be here posthaste. 492 00:37:11,498 --> 00:37:12,565 It's my state. 493 00:37:13,500 --> 00:37:14,734 I am the business of state. 494 00:37:14,734 --> 00:37:16,136 Did she actually send me her maid? 495 00:37:20,707 --> 00:37:22,776 You shall leave, regardless, and tell her to come. 496 00:37:25,780 --> 00:37:26,790 They're gorgeous. 497 00:37:33,286 --> 00:37:34,587 How many are there? 498 00:37:34,921 --> 00:37:36,560 Seventeen. 499 00:37:37,357 --> 00:37:38,892 It's Hildebrand's day today. 500 00:37:41,270 --> 00:37:42,620 Which one is he? 501 00:37:42,862 --> 00:37:45,198 That one there. Shy, but stubborn. 502 00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:47,801 May I? 503 00:37:53,673 --> 00:37:54,708 He likes you. 504 00:37:57,811 --> 00:37:59,846 I lost some 17 children. 505 00:38:05,151 --> 00:38:06,619 Some were born as blood, 506 00:38:07,187 --> 00:38:08,288 some without breath... 507 00:38:09,823 --> 00:38:11,858 and some were with me for a very brief time. 508 00:38:17,630 --> 00:38:18,298 Oh, my dear. 509 00:38:22,268 --> 00:38:23,803 Today is Hildebrand's day. 510 00:38:24,904 --> 00:38:25,972 The day you lost him. 511 00:38:27,374 --> 00:38:28,375 Yes. 512 00:38:29,509 --> 00:38:31,778 Each one that dies, a little bit of you goes with them. 513 00:38:36,282 --> 00:38:37,417 Would you like to join me? 514 00:38:41,955 --> 00:38:43,189 Oh. Lovely cake. 515 00:38:44,491 --> 00:38:45,492 Yum. 516 00:38:46,292 --> 00:38:47,327 You like it? 517 00:38:49,496 --> 00:38:51,998 - Delish. - You do like it. 518 00:38:51,998 --> 00:38:53,166 Hello, Sussy. 519 00:38:54,340 --> 00:38:55,935 Happy birthday. 520 00:38:56,503 --> 00:38:58,304 Come on. There's some for you, too. 521 00:38:58,304 --> 00:38:59,406 Don't eat Mummy's foot. 522 00:39:08,882 --> 00:39:10,160 What an outfit. 523 00:39:11,251 --> 00:39:12,285 Thank you. 524 00:39:13,787 --> 00:39:15,221 I thought it might be too much. 525 00:39:19,590 --> 00:39:20,226 I am a gentleman. 526 00:39:22,829 --> 00:39:23,830 No. 527 00:39:23,830 --> 00:39:25,965 No, you are... 528 00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:29,302 You have intrigued me. 529 00:39:31,504 --> 00:39:32,739 And you, me. 530 00:39:34,240 --> 00:39:36,843 I'm intrigued by what you look like under all this. 531 00:39:55,610 --> 00:39:56,960 You're handsome. 532 00:39:57,230 --> 00:39:58,832 No wonder you cover it up. 533 00:39:59,320 --> 00:40:00,660 Who are you? 534 00:40:00,433 --> 00:40:01,935 No ordinary maid. 535 00:40:01,935 --> 00:40:03,837 It could be said I have fallen far. 536 00:40:04,971 --> 00:40:07,874 It could be said I aim to catch you. 537 00:40:11,778 --> 00:40:12,779 Progress? 538 00:40:13,580 --> 00:40:15,248 Uh... She, uh... 539 00:40:16,282 --> 00:40:17,684 - She bit me. - Oh. 540 00:40:18,918 --> 00:40:20,420 This wig's ridiculous. 541 00:40:21,621 --> 00:40:22,856 A man must look pretty. 542 00:40:23,556 --> 00:40:25,358 I'm not entirely sure she approves. 543 00:40:30,130 --> 00:40:32,632 Apologies regarding sending Abigail in my stead. 544 00:40:32,632 --> 00:40:33,933 She was perfectly darling. 545 00:40:33,933 --> 00:40:35,635 Hildebrand really took to her. 546 00:40:35,635 --> 00:40:36,736 Is that a rabbit? 547 00:40:39,390 --> 00:40:40,874 Anne, you are too sensitive. 548 00:40:41,241 --> 00:40:43,810 And you are too mean and uncaring, some days. 549 00:40:43,810 --> 00:40:46,980 Some days, I'm quite lovely, though. Let's think on them. 550 00:40:48,248 --> 00:40:49,249 Anne. 551 00:40:50,650 --> 00:40:51,951 You're such a child. 552 00:41:08,201 --> 00:41:10,570 I guess all the rapes were the hardest. 553 00:41:12,105 --> 00:41:13,673 Made me feel at their mercy. 554 00:41:14,774 --> 00:41:15,809 That I was nothing. 555 00:41:16,776 --> 00:41:19,679 You are not nothing. You're a dear person. 556 00:41:19,679 --> 00:41:20,714 Thank you. 557 00:41:22,782 --> 00:41:23,917 You're so beautiful. 558 00:41:24,751 --> 00:41:26,486 Stop it. You mock me. 559 00:41:26,920 --> 00:41:27,954 I do not. 560 00:41:28,822 --> 00:41:31,658 If I were a man, I would ravish you. 561 00:41:32,559 --> 00:41:33,626 - Ravish. - Enough. 562 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:36,960 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 563 00:41:37,864 --> 00:41:38,932 Oh, look. 564 00:42:05,592 --> 00:42:06,593 Make them stop. 565 00:42:07,160 --> 00:42:08,261 What? 566 00:42:08,261 --> 00:42:09,262 Stop! 567 00:42:10,330 --> 00:42:11,331 Enough! 568 00:42:11,331 --> 00:42:12,332 Stop! 569 00:42:13,660 --> 00:42:14,267 Be gone! 570 00:42:14,267 --> 00:42:16,200 I command it! 571 00:42:16,770 --> 00:42:17,871 Leave! 572 00:42:19,105 --> 00:42:21,410 I don't want to hear it! 573 00:42:23,810 --> 00:42:25,679 - Your Majesty? - Now I must rest. 574 00:42:25,679 --> 00:42:26,946 - Shall I... - Leave me be! 575 00:43:00,113 --> 00:43:01,147 Give me that. 576 00:43:02,682 --> 00:43:03,817 Give me that. 577 00:43:07,787 --> 00:43:09,723 Thank you, Your Majesty. 578 00:43:20,767 --> 00:43:21,901 Where am I? 579 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:25,338 Where am I? 580 00:43:25,672 --> 00:43:28,375 Your Majesty, you are in the west hallway. 581 00:43:29,142 --> 00:43:30,844 Don't speak to me like that! 582 00:43:33,279 --> 00:43:34,347 Your Majesty. 583 00:43:35,582 --> 00:43:38,180 - Stupid girl! Where have you been? - I'm sorry. 584 00:43:41,955 --> 00:43:42,989 Take me back. 585 00:44:12,850 --> 00:44:13,353 Perhaps we should dance. 586 00:44:15,889 --> 00:44:17,123 You mock me. 587 00:44:17,123 --> 00:44:18,425 No. I just believe you can. 588 00:44:19,225 --> 00:44:20,326 That it would be cheery. 589 00:44:21,494 --> 00:44:23,263 I would dearly like to dance with you. 590 00:44:32,500 --> 00:44:33,600 Back. 591 00:44:35,608 --> 00:44:37,277 Together. And click. 592 00:44:41,470 --> 00:44:43,490 Throw. 593 00:44:43,490 --> 00:44:45,618 Back, front, back. 594 00:44:47,687 --> 00:44:48,688 Throw. 595 00:44:50,890 --> 00:44:53,159 Off with her head and off with her head. 596 00:44:57,464 --> 00:44:58,565 Throw. 597 00:44:58,665 --> 00:45:00,200 Spin, spin, spin, spin. 598 00:45:15,615 --> 00:45:16,649 It's 12-11. 599 00:45:17,584 --> 00:45:19,719 You're shooting exceptionally well, Abigail. 600 00:45:19,719 --> 00:45:21,870 You've taught me well. 601 00:45:22,455 --> 00:45:25,692 I hope you haven't found your time with the queen too tedious. 602 00:45:25,692 --> 00:45:28,895 Oh, not at all. And if it gives you rest, I'm happy. 603 00:45:29,696 --> 00:45:32,132 - Did you sleep well? - Like a shot badger. 604 00:45:32,132 --> 00:45:33,133 Excellent. 605 00:45:33,700 --> 00:45:34,934 The queen is... 606 00:45:37,700 --> 00:45:38,371 an extraordinary person... 607 00:45:39,406 --> 00:45:41,207 even if it's not readily apparent. 608 00:45:42,108 --> 00:45:43,710 She's been stalked by tragedy. 609 00:45:43,710 --> 00:45:45,178 She seems quite lovely. 610 00:45:46,112 --> 00:45:47,447 I will not burden you again. 611 00:45:48,748 --> 00:45:50,517 - I'm quite happy to... - I know you are. 612 00:45:51,317 --> 00:45:53,453 She will be angry if I do not appear soon. 613 00:45:54,754 --> 00:45:56,220 Take your shot. 614 00:46:05,498 --> 00:46:06,499 Throw. 615 00:46:11,471 --> 00:46:12,472 Thirteen. 616 00:46:20,130 --> 00:46:21,470 The queen? 617 00:46:21,448 --> 00:46:22,582 I will be there directly. 618 00:46:27,687 --> 00:46:30,290 The queen... asked for her. 619 00:46:37,430 --> 00:46:40,333 I have sent for some lobsters. I thought we could race them and then eat them. 620 00:46:43,837 --> 00:46:44,838 Perhaps. 621 00:46:47,240 --> 00:46:48,808 They'll be in with the lobsters. 622 00:46:49,109 --> 00:46:50,110 You scared? 623 00:46:51,478 --> 00:46:53,480 Oh, I think a moat is a bad idea. 624 00:46:53,813 --> 00:46:55,248 It's just... It's too old-fashioned. 625 00:46:56,483 --> 00:46:58,918 Your lobsters, ma'am. Where should I put them? 626 00:46:58,918 --> 00:47:00,520 Uh... here. 627 00:47:14,467 --> 00:47:16,870 Hello. Remember me? 628 00:47:17,570 --> 00:47:19,390 Mr. Harley. 629 00:47:19,406 --> 00:47:21,740 You always unbalance me. 630 00:47:21,541 --> 00:47:22,909 So what's been happening? 631 00:47:24,377 --> 00:47:27,414 The queen and Lady Marlborough are to race lobsters and then eat them. 632 00:47:27,414 --> 00:47:28,915 Do you want to get punched? 633 00:47:29,949 --> 00:47:31,384 The queen's going to announce the doubling 634 00:47:31,384 --> 00:47:33,190 of the landholders' tax to parliament. 635 00:47:33,190 --> 00:47:34,387 Do you jest? 636 00:47:34,387 --> 00:47:36,256 I don't think she's certain of it, though. 637 00:47:36,256 --> 00:47:38,391 But Lady Marlborough is providing that certainty. 638 00:47:38,391 --> 00:47:39,392 Yes. 639 00:47:40,126 --> 00:47:41,127 And? 640 00:47:41,494 --> 00:47:42,529 That is all. 641 00:47:44,300 --> 00:47:45,565 Why do I feel that is not all? 642 00:47:48,100 --> 00:47:49,836 I'm trying my best. 643 00:47:50,870 --> 00:47:51,871 I am. 644 00:47:52,972 --> 00:47:56,276 All right, turn off the tears. Thank you. Have a pleasant evening. 645 00:48:05,485 --> 00:48:08,221 May I speak a moment, with Her Majesty's pleasure? 646 00:48:11,324 --> 00:48:15,261 May I exhort the chamber to roar a mighty hurrah for Her Majesty 647 00:48:15,261 --> 00:48:18,198 in her brilliant decision to not raise the land tax. 648 00:48:18,598 --> 00:48:20,600 - Hurrah! - For the doubling 649 00:48:20,934 --> 00:48:22,435 of the tax would have been a disaster, 650 00:48:22,435 --> 00:48:24,304 and the fields would have run with blood 651 00:48:24,304 --> 00:48:27,140 as the countryside rose up against our city friends, 652 00:48:27,140 --> 00:48:31,311 to add to the piling dead of our sons already on the field of this war. 653 00:48:31,911 --> 00:48:34,381 Again, to our queen, for her deep wisdom 654 00:48:34,647 --> 00:48:37,584 in knowing where to draw the line in holding our country together. 655 00:48:38,840 --> 00:48:40,620 For there is no point winning a war abroad 656 00:48:40,620 --> 00:48:42,288 if we are to start one at home. 657 00:48:42,288 --> 00:48:44,224 - Hear, hear! - Hurrah! 658 00:48:44,224 --> 00:48:46,359 I apologize for the interruption, Your Majesty. 659 00:48:46,493 --> 00:48:48,610 The floor is yours, of course. 660 00:48:48,461 --> 00:48:50,563 We look forward to hearing what you have to say. 661 00:49:37,510 --> 00:49:39,412 Men should not sneak up on women. 662 00:49:39,412 --> 00:49:40,680 You look scared. 663 00:49:40,680 --> 00:49:41,915 I'm hurt. 664 00:50:01,670 --> 00:50:02,369 Wait, wait! 665 00:50:25,525 --> 00:50:27,600 They were all staring, weren't they? 666 00:50:27,600 --> 00:50:28,495 I can tell even if I can't see, 667 00:50:28,495 --> 00:50:30,960 and I heard the word "fat." Fat. 668 00:50:30,960 --> 00:50:31,231 - And ugly. - Anne. 669 00:50:31,865 --> 00:50:33,466 No one but me would dare, and I did not. 670 00:50:34,367 --> 00:50:37,137 I felt for you. He set you up. It is our fault. 671 00:50:37,137 --> 00:50:39,539 I didn't know what else to do. I couldn't go through with it. 672 00:50:39,539 --> 00:50:41,841 It's fine, Anne. It's fine. 673 00:50:49,115 --> 00:50:50,283 He was ready for us. 674 00:50:50,583 --> 00:50:52,252 He probably just assumed 675 00:50:52,252 --> 00:50:53,820 that you've been working on her. 676 00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:55,121 A minor hitch. 677 00:50:55,555 --> 00:50:56,923 We will reset the date. 678 00:51:10,337 --> 00:51:11,338 What are you doing? 679 00:51:13,573 --> 00:51:14,874 Oh, Your Majesty. 680 00:51:16,910 --> 00:51:19,379 Lady Marlborough asked me to wait for you, and I was... 681 00:51:20,880 --> 00:51:23,216 The bed looked so beautiful, and I was overcome... 682 00:51:24,217 --> 00:51:25,852 with foolishness. I'm sorry. 683 00:51:29,356 --> 00:51:30,824 Well, you may get out now. 684 00:51:48,608 --> 00:51:49,642 Her legs. 685 00:52:00,286 --> 00:52:01,888 Marlborough has written. 686 00:52:01,888 --> 00:52:02,922 He's in position. 687 00:52:03,790 --> 00:52:05,325 The battle will begin any time. 688 00:52:09,162 --> 00:52:10,964 He will prevail. 689 00:52:10,964 --> 00:52:12,650 Of course. 690 00:52:12,832 --> 00:52:14,401 I imagine you will not sleep tonight. 691 00:52:14,401 --> 00:52:16,360 I can stay and sit with you. 692 00:52:16,360 --> 00:52:17,203 I'm all right. 693 00:53:06,190 --> 00:53:07,554 Good morning, Lady Marlborough. 694 00:53:08,922 --> 00:53:10,924 Did you see that book of poetry from the Dryden fellow? 695 00:53:10,924 --> 00:53:12,792 I... have not. 696 00:53:12,792 --> 00:53:13,793 No. 697 00:53:14,600 --> 00:53:15,610 No. 698 00:53:15,795 --> 00:53:16,796 No. 699 00:53:17,897 --> 00:53:18,898 No. 700 00:53:19,632 --> 00:53:20,633 No. 701 00:53:22,102 --> 00:53:23,136 I don't understand. 702 00:53:23,136 --> 00:53:25,271 Did you take it? My book. 703 00:53:25,271 --> 00:53:27,874 - No. - I think you are a pretty little liar 704 00:53:27,874 --> 00:53:29,750 that I have misjudged. 705 00:53:29,976 --> 00:53:31,711 I did not mean for this to happen. 706 00:53:32,679 --> 00:53:34,800 The queen, she's forceful. 707 00:53:34,800 --> 00:53:35,849 You are dismissed from my service. 708 00:53:37,384 --> 00:53:40,220 Go back to Mrs. Meg and tell her to find you a position in the scullery. 709 00:53:40,353 --> 00:53:42,188 And if she asks why, tell her "Because I am a disloyal little *****." 710 00:53:42,222 --> 00:53:43,757 Yes, Your Ladyship. 711 00:53:44,357 --> 00:53:45,959 It has been an honor and privilege... 712 00:53:45,959 --> 00:53:46,960 If you do not go, 713 00:53:47,360 --> 00:53:49,863 I will start kicking you and I will not stop. 714 00:55:14,247 --> 00:55:17,170 - You have become close to Abigail. - She's been a dear. Yes. 715 00:55:17,170 --> 00:55:19,986 It is such a shame, but I've had to dismiss her for theft. 716 00:55:19,986 --> 00:55:21,688 She's a liar and a thief. 717 00:55:29,129 --> 00:55:31,398 Your tongue seems uncharacteristically still. 718 00:55:31,398 --> 00:55:32,399 I heard you. 719 00:55:33,133 --> 00:55:34,601 She's my servant. She's not dismissed. 720 00:55:34,768 --> 00:55:36,169 I've made her my maid of the bedchamber. 721 00:55:36,169 --> 00:55:37,871 Did you not hear what I said? 722 00:55:37,871 --> 00:55:39,506 Yes, you regard her as a liar and a thief. 723 00:55:39,739 --> 00:55:41,908 - Yes. - I do not, obviously. 724 00:55:44,344 --> 00:55:45,912 You will dismiss her. 725 00:55:45,912 --> 00:55:47,470 I don't want to. 726 00:56:41,835 --> 00:56:43,970 It feels so strange to be in this. 727 00:56:43,970 --> 00:56:47,440 It's good for you. The doctor says it'll leach the toxins. 728 00:56:48,174 --> 00:56:50,443 What if I should fall asleep and slip under? 729 00:56:51,440 --> 00:56:52,679 Just imagine it's hot chocolate. 730 00:56:53,179 --> 00:56:55,810 Oh, then I shall die happy. 731 00:57:04,858 --> 00:57:07,727 After you left, I thought, "What a grand idea to take to the mud." 732 00:57:08,194 --> 00:57:11,640 To get whatever poisons one carries with one out. 733 00:57:16,836 --> 00:57:18,872 Abigail, could you fetch me some refreshment? 734 00:57:19,873 --> 00:57:21,541 I would like to, of course, but... 735 00:57:21,941 --> 00:57:24,144 I must be at the queen's side and behest at all times. 736 00:57:24,778 --> 00:57:25,879 It is my role. 737 00:57:26,713 --> 00:57:27,947 Such loyalty. 738 00:57:28,248 --> 00:57:30,160 How delightful it is when one tries to cultivate 739 00:57:30,160 --> 00:57:31,851 a new trait in one's character. 740 00:57:32,520 --> 00:57:33,820 Do not scratch at her. 741 00:57:41,661 --> 00:57:43,960 Mr. Freeman. 742 00:57:47,200 --> 00:57:48,835 Mr. Morley. 743 00:57:49,269 --> 00:57:52,105 Oh, how handsome you are. 744 00:57:53,600 --> 00:57:55,241 How handsome you are, Mr. Freeman. 745 00:57:55,842 --> 00:57:58,745 Oh... But I... 746 00:57:58,745 --> 00:58:00,613 I forgot my glasses. 747 00:58:14,940 --> 00:58:16,596 You will be back in the street. 748 00:58:25,905 --> 00:58:27,340 Do you remember when we were young, 749 00:58:27,340 --> 00:58:29,876 and we were not allowed out in the snow, 750 00:58:30,343 --> 00:58:32,245 and we opened all the windows in the ballroom 751 00:58:32,579 --> 00:58:34,948 and sat there as the snow flurries just wafted in? 752 00:58:34,948 --> 00:58:36,750 And when your governess came in, 753 00:58:36,750 --> 00:58:39,719 we were making a snowman and our hands were blue. 754 00:58:39,719 --> 00:58:42,155 - Oh, it was such fun. - Sounds marvelous. 755 00:58:42,155 --> 00:58:43,890 So many things we have done together. 756 00:58:43,890 --> 00:58:45,558 I do love ancient history. 757 00:58:46,860 --> 00:58:48,361 Sorry, Abigail, did you say something? 758 00:58:48,361 --> 00:58:49,696 Oh, I was singing. 759 00:58:50,630 --> 00:58:51,398 I cannot get a tune out of my head. 760 00:58:51,765 --> 00:58:53,199 Well, there is so much room for it. 761 00:58:54,801 --> 00:58:57,170 Lady Marlborough, you're such a wit. 762 00:58:57,170 --> 00:58:59,720 Oh, Abigail, you are a dear. 763 00:58:59,720 --> 00:59:00,940 I think I shall retire for the evening. 764 00:59:01,241 --> 00:59:03,143 Shall I prepare your bed, Queen Anne? 765 00:59:03,910 --> 00:59:07,280 Or shall you and I adjourn to your apartments for some sherry? 766 00:59:07,280 --> 00:59:08,682 Oh! 767 00:59:08,682 --> 00:59:10,750 Sherry sounds just the ticket. 768 00:59:10,750 --> 00:59:13,920 - Good night, Abigail. - Yes, good night, dear Abigail. 769 00:59:18,858 --> 00:59:22,128 You are enjoying all of this, aren't you? 770 00:59:22,128 --> 00:59:23,997 To be beloved? Of course. 771 00:59:23,997 --> 00:59:25,899 To see you trying to win me. 772 00:59:25,899 --> 00:59:27,734 Why, what is not to love, my dear? 773 00:59:27,734 --> 00:59:31,171 You will stop this ridiculous infatuation. 774 00:59:31,171 --> 00:59:32,839 You have made your point. 775 00:59:32,839 --> 00:59:34,941 Perhaps I was not making a point. 776 00:59:43,316 --> 00:59:45,485 Perhaps because of my past, 777 00:59:45,819 --> 00:59:48,210 perhaps a malformation of my heart. 778 00:59:48,955 --> 00:59:51,591 I blame my father, of course. Cunt. 779 00:59:52,926 --> 00:59:55,228 I must take control of my circumstance. 780 00:59:56,229 --> 00:59:59,650 I will need to act in a way that meets with the edges of my morality. 781 01:00:01,201 --> 01:00:04,270 And when I end up on the street selling my ***hole to syphilitic soldiers, 782 01:00:04,604 --> 01:00:07,974 steadfast morality will be a ****ing nonsense that will mock me daily. 783 01:00:08,675 --> 01:00:09,275 I'm not quite following. 784 01:00:09,609 --> 01:00:10,610 Shh. 785 01:00:12,112 --> 01:00:14,614 I apologize. But do "shh" when I'm thinking. 786 01:00:17,817 --> 01:00:19,519 Your hair is so lustrous. 787 01:00:20,587 --> 01:00:22,689 It's something people in court comment on. 788 01:00:22,689 --> 01:00:23,957 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 789 01:00:24,624 --> 01:00:26,693 I always thought of it as rather nest-like. 790 01:00:26,693 --> 01:00:27,827 Not at all. 791 01:00:29,129 --> 01:00:30,263 Lady Marlborough. 792 01:00:43,710 --> 01:00:46,312 I dreamed of the man on the roadside with one eye. 793 01:00:46,312 --> 01:00:47,313 What man? 794 01:00:48,140 --> 01:00:49,482 We drove through town. 795 01:00:50,650 --> 01:00:52,752 He looked at me in such a way, it made my blood chill. 796 01:00:53,420 --> 01:00:56,122 - So kind. - Abigail, do you think the people are angry? 797 01:00:56,122 --> 01:00:58,291 Anne, she does not know. 798 01:00:58,291 --> 01:01:01,961 We should ask people. Get some people in from the villages and ask them. 799 01:01:01,961 --> 01:01:04,970 That is not how matters of state are dealt with. 800 01:01:04,970 --> 01:01:05,899 People are led. They do not lead. 801 01:01:06,599 --> 01:01:09,135 Would you leave Marlborough exposed? He needs another battalion 802 01:01:09,135 --> 01:01:10,737 ready to join him, and that means money. 803 01:01:10,737 --> 01:01:12,720 Do not shout at me. I am the queen. 804 01:01:12,720 --> 01:01:13,740 Then for once act like one. 805 01:01:43,136 --> 01:01:44,571 Is the queen not riding today? 806 01:01:44,871 --> 01:01:45,905 Do not speak to me. 807 01:02:53,390 --> 01:02:55,800 I have thought on the terms of our friendship. 808 01:02:55,909 --> 01:02:57,610 I thought it was unconditional love. 809 01:02:59,120 --> 01:03:01,815 I will get you an audience with the queen if you ask her a favor for me. 810 01:03:01,848 --> 01:03:04,170 - Wench. You... - Harley, you do not need me as an enemy. 811 01:03:04,500 --> 01:03:06,486 As it turns out, I am capable of much unpleasantness. 812 01:03:06,853 --> 01:03:10,230 - As am I. - You're so tiring, being like this. 813 01:03:10,290 --> 01:03:12,258 The queen has taken a shine to me, 814 01:03:12,258 --> 01:03:15,228 and I will drip poison into her ear regarding you 815 01:03:15,228 --> 01:03:17,230 until she is mad with hatred for you. 816 01:03:17,230 --> 01:03:20,233 Or we could have a mutually advantageous friendship. 817 01:03:20,767 --> 01:03:22,100 Count of three. Yes or no? 818 01:03:22,836 --> 01:03:24,104 Well, if you're so close to the queen, 819 01:03:24,104 --> 01:03:25,705 why not just ask this favor yourself? 820 01:03:25,705 --> 01:03:26,940 I do not want her to ever think 821 01:03:26,940 --> 01:03:29,750 I want anything from her. 822 01:03:29,750 --> 01:03:30,777 - Have you counseled her for our side? - No. 823 01:03:31,644 --> 01:03:33,313 The country's future hangs in the balance. 824 01:03:33,313 --> 01:03:35,115 Mm-hmm. My thing is what I wish to talk about. 825 01:03:35,281 --> 01:03:36,282 You do not care? 826 01:03:36,816 --> 01:03:38,284 I thought you were on our side. 827 01:03:38,618 --> 01:03:39,986 I'm on my side. 828 01:03:40,253 --> 01:03:41,254 Always. 829 01:03:42,222 --> 01:03:43,923 Sometimes, it's a happy coincidence for you. 830 01:03:44,958 --> 01:03:47,994 Like now. You'll get a chance to save the country. 831 01:03:59,472 --> 01:04:01,608 What tremendous luck to find you in the garden. 832 01:04:01,708 --> 01:04:02,842 We were taking the air. 833 01:04:03,376 --> 01:04:04,944 You do not like the war, I know that. 834 01:04:05,845 --> 01:04:08,982 No, I do not, but we must fight for what we fight for. 835 01:04:09,749 --> 01:04:11,818 Godolphin and Lady Marlborough seem to have corralled you 836 01:04:11,818 --> 01:04:13,987 so you do not get to hear from your loyal opposition. 837 01:04:13,987 --> 01:04:15,555 I am briefed appropriately. 838 01:04:15,555 --> 01:04:16,890 Were it in person, I'd believe it. 839 01:04:17,524 --> 01:04:19,250 - I am often ill. - True. 840 01:04:19,726 --> 01:04:20,760 Sadly true. 841 01:04:21,895 --> 01:04:23,897 The war with the French will bleed us dry even if we win. 842 01:04:23,897 --> 01:04:25,498 We are in our strongest position now. 843 01:04:25,498 --> 01:04:27,534 If Marlborough loses this next battle, 844 01:04:27,534 --> 01:04:28,735 we could lose all. 845 01:04:29,969 --> 01:04:31,738 The people hate the war, you realize, 846 01:04:32,172 --> 01:04:33,440 they begin to hate you. 847 01:04:35,141 --> 01:04:37,544 Lady Marlborough has not told you of the riots in Leeds? 848 01:04:38,780 --> 01:04:39,112 No, she has not. 849 01:04:40,313 --> 01:04:43,116 - All I ask is that you search your heart. - Of course. 850 01:04:43,116 --> 01:04:44,851 Not Lady Marlborough's heart, your own. 851 01:04:45,618 --> 01:04:47,520 I must talk to you of your maid also. 852 01:04:47,854 --> 01:04:49,622 - Abigail? - I believe that is her name. 853 01:04:49,889 --> 01:04:52,692 It seems Colonel Masham has fallen for her. He wishes to marry. 854 01:04:53,493 --> 01:04:54,494 She's just a maid. 855 01:04:54,861 --> 01:04:57,300 It is irregular and inexplicable, 856 01:04:57,300 --> 01:04:59,599 but being sentimental, I am moved to help if possible. 857 01:05:04,170 --> 01:05:05,605 What do you mean she's not been seen? 858 01:05:07,730 --> 01:05:10,110 She took a horse, Your Majesty. It did not come back and nor did she. 859 01:05:11,440 --> 01:05:12,545 I shall send riders. 860 01:05:15,448 --> 01:05:16,449 No. 861 01:05:17,217 --> 01:05:19,619 I think she means to vex me. Do not send riders. 862 01:05:19,986 --> 01:05:21,521 In case she has fallen, though. 863 01:05:21,521 --> 01:05:22,922 She's too good a rider for that. 864 01:05:23,156 --> 01:05:25,625 I know what she is. Do not seek her. 865 01:05:35,969 --> 01:05:37,300 Lie back. 866 01:05:43,900 --> 01:05:44,477 Stop infection. 867 01:05:56,220 --> 01:05:57,257 Get Lady Marlborough. 868 01:05:58,525 --> 01:06:00,860 Now! Take me to her! 869 01:06:11,271 --> 01:06:12,472 Find her. 870 01:06:16,509 --> 01:06:18,878 Find her! 871 01:06:32,920 --> 01:06:34,600 There are wolves out there, are there not? 872 01:06:34,600 --> 01:06:36,596 No, Your Majesty. I don't think so. 873 01:06:36,596 --> 01:06:39,232 Perhaps she's gone to Blenheim, her palace? 874 01:06:42,869 --> 01:06:44,504 I worry something has befallen her. 875 01:06:45,500 --> 01:06:46,606 It's night. Out there alone. 876 01:06:47,607 --> 01:06:48,675 She's strong. 877 01:06:49,576 --> 01:06:51,440 - And she'll be fine. - Yes. 878 01:06:52,112 --> 01:06:53,847 She saved me my whole life. 879 01:06:54,681 --> 01:06:55,982 Without her, I'm nothing. 880 01:06:56,160 --> 01:06:57,450 That is not true. 881 01:06:58,385 --> 01:07:00,553 - You are the queen. - I'm tired. 882 01:07:00,820 --> 01:07:02,889 It hurts. Everything hurts. 883 01:07:02,889 --> 01:07:04,357 Everyone leaves me. 884 01:07:05,625 --> 01:07:06,760 Dies. 885 01:07:06,760 --> 01:07:07,927 Finally her. 886 01:07:10,463 --> 01:07:12,365 If she's not dead, I will cut her throat. 887 01:07:16,636 --> 01:07:18,471 - He does? - Yes, you've quite captured him. 888 01:07:20,240 --> 01:07:21,341 That is absurd. 889 01:07:22,709 --> 01:07:23,810 I have nothing to offer. 890 01:07:24,310 --> 01:07:25,545 I'm a penniless servant. 891 01:07:25,545 --> 01:07:27,414 It would be career suicide for him. 892 01:07:27,414 --> 01:07:29,816 Your first thought is for him? Oh, you are a darling. 893 01:07:29,816 --> 01:07:31,184 I care for him. 894 01:07:32,585 --> 01:07:33,787 Not in the way I care for you, 895 01:07:34,754 --> 01:07:35,855 but enough to marry. 896 01:07:36,923 --> 01:07:39,325 I will not lie, I would like to be a lady again. 897 01:07:39,325 --> 01:07:41,828 Yes, yes, this is right. While she is gone. 898 01:07:41,828 --> 01:07:44,664 If we wait, she'll return and yell and stomp about it. 899 01:07:44,698 --> 01:07:47,267 But you must have this. This is my gift to you, and I demand you take it. 900 01:07:47,300 --> 01:07:47,967 Of course. When... 901 01:07:48,301 --> 01:07:49,369 Let's... Now. 902 01:07:51,738 --> 01:07:57,410 I, Abigail Hill, take thee, Samuel Masham, to be my lawful wedded husband. 903 01:07:57,410 --> 01:08:03,450 I, Samuel Masham, take thee, Abigail Hill, to be my lawful wedded wife. 904 01:08:06,786 --> 01:08:09,589 It is most generous. I am overwhelmed. 905 01:08:09,622 --> 01:08:12,425 - Shall we say "gambling debts," Mr. Harley? - Excellent. 906 01:08:12,425 --> 01:08:14,494 Oh, and you are to take apartments in the east wing. 907 01:08:14,494 --> 01:08:16,496 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you. 908 01:08:16,496 --> 01:08:17,964 Oh, it is fun to be queen sometimes. 909 01:08:17,964 --> 01:08:19,866 Hmm. One can only imagine. 910 01:08:21,668 --> 01:08:23,570 You're looking the wrong way. 911 01:08:23,770 --> 01:08:26,473 Where could she have gone? You sent riders looking for her? 912 01:08:26,473 --> 01:08:28,800 I have told you before. 913 01:08:28,341 --> 01:08:29,776 She would be sick for several days, 914 01:08:29,776 --> 01:08:31,770 but she would be near recovered by now. 915 01:08:31,770 --> 01:08:32,946 She probably went back to Southampton. 916 01:08:32,946 --> 01:08:35,615 To do what? To plan what? To get ready? 917 01:08:35,615 --> 01:08:38,852 I am as hard as a rock, and it is our wedding night. 918 01:08:46,826 --> 01:08:49,290 What happened? Are you all right? 919 01:08:49,620 --> 01:08:51,831 That cunt, Abigail, poisoned me. 920 01:08:51,831 --> 01:08:53,900 Mary Magdalene here found me. 921 01:08:57,103 --> 01:08:58,805 No, they didn't. 922 01:08:59,272 --> 01:09:01,908 But gainful employment is on offer should I need it. 923 01:09:01,908 --> 01:09:03,343 Abigail did this? 924 01:09:03,810 --> 01:09:04,811 Yes. 925 01:09:05,745 --> 01:09:06,780 How goes the kingdom? 926 01:10:34,968 --> 01:10:35,969 Lady Marlborough. 927 01:10:37,303 --> 01:10:38,338 Oh, dear. 928 01:10:39,406 --> 01:10:41,207 The servant is dressed in the clothes of a lady. 929 01:10:41,241 --> 01:10:43,376 How... whimsical. 930 01:10:43,376 --> 01:10:45,311 My dear friend and cousin, 931 01:10:45,979 --> 01:10:47,414 how good to see you've returned from... 932 01:10:47,414 --> 01:10:48,415 Hell. 933 01:10:49,215 --> 01:10:50,884 I'm sure you shall pass through it one day. 934 01:10:51,317 --> 01:10:53,190 You've missed a few things. 935 01:10:53,190 --> 01:10:54,120 My marriage. 936 01:10:55,155 --> 01:10:57,570 It was a simple affair, but beautifully done. 937 01:10:59,292 --> 01:11:00,694 Everyone leave. 938 01:11:05,131 --> 01:11:08,702 If you offer me tea, you will forgive me if I don't accept. 939 01:11:10,370 --> 01:11:14,274 I have searched my heart, and I did not have trust in it, and that is my shame. 940 01:11:14,941 --> 01:11:17,100 I could not just stand by and let you destroy me. 941 01:11:18,110 --> 01:11:19,279 You have perhaps taught me that. 942 01:11:20,447 --> 01:11:21,448 But it's over now. 943 01:11:22,482 --> 01:11:24,984 I have won. I am safe. 944 01:11:25,785 --> 01:11:28,188 We do not have to fight anymore. Is that not grand? 945 01:11:29,289 --> 01:11:31,424 If you just forgive me, we can be happy together. 946 01:11:37,964 --> 01:11:40,367 Obviously, you still have some anger to expiate. 947 01:11:42,350 --> 01:11:43,370 I'll allow it this once. 948 01:11:44,137 --> 01:11:46,506 Congratulations on your wedded bliss. 949 01:11:55,949 --> 01:11:56,983 Your face. 950 01:11:58,284 --> 01:12:00,286 Do I look that bad? If I were a man, it'd be quite dashing, 951 01:12:00,286 --> 01:12:01,354 a scar like this. 952 01:12:02,489 --> 01:12:04,691 Where have you been, Sarah? Why did you leave like that? 953 01:12:05,125 --> 01:12:06,192 I went riding. 954 01:12:06,559 --> 01:12:07,961 Some bandits attacked me. 955 01:12:08,461 --> 01:12:10,630 It took me a while to fight them off. 956 01:12:10,397 --> 01:12:11,498 Oh, your poor face. 957 01:12:11,531 --> 01:12:12,766 You should see them. 958 01:12:13,767 --> 01:12:15,468 And you've been well taken care of, I trust. 959 01:12:15,502 --> 01:12:17,904 Some men were eventually sent to find me, I hear. 960 01:12:18,571 --> 01:12:20,373 I was worried for you. I thought you... 961 01:12:21,541 --> 01:12:23,760 You did not do it to try and hurt me? 962 01:12:23,877 --> 01:12:25,245 I do not play games with you. 963 01:12:26,312 --> 01:12:27,447 No, I know, I know. 964 01:12:28,348 --> 01:12:29,349 Look at me. 965 01:12:31,351 --> 01:12:33,820 I will say this once and plainly, my dearest one. 966 01:12:34,320 --> 01:12:35,522 You must send Abigail away. 967 01:12:36,256 --> 01:12:38,558 From my heart, Mrs. Morley, do it. 968 01:12:39,192 --> 01:12:40,293 I do not want to. 969 01:12:41,127 --> 01:12:42,328 She is a viper. 970 01:12:44,297 --> 01:12:45,532 You're jealous. 971 01:12:45,865 --> 01:12:47,567 You will do as I say. 972 01:12:48,680 --> 01:12:50,336 - The prime minister and Mr. Harley. - What is it? 973 01:12:50,336 --> 01:12:52,839 A thousand pardons, Your Majesty, but word from the front. 974 01:12:52,872 --> 01:12:56,209 - What has happened? - Marlborough is ready. He has them outflanked. 975 01:12:56,476 --> 01:12:58,445 He needs a garrison to attack the coast. 976 01:12:58,878 --> 01:13:00,413 Let them go to the party now. 977 01:13:00,413 --> 01:13:01,448 Of course, Your Majesty. 978 01:13:01,481 --> 01:13:03,149 What party? 979 01:13:03,149 --> 01:13:04,484 It happened while you were gone. 980 01:13:05,180 --> 01:13:07,287 Thank you, gentlemen. Keep me informed of progress. 981 01:13:07,520 --> 01:13:10,323 It is good to see you home and looking so well, Lady Marlborough. 982 01:13:17,597 --> 01:13:19,632 Now, you did very well with the divisions. 983 01:13:19,632 --> 01:13:22,302 - Yes, I know I did. - However, the two new cabinet positions, 984 01:13:22,335 --> 01:13:23,570 they must stay with the Whigs. 985 01:13:24,738 --> 01:13:27,273 I am the queen. Do not try to do that thing you do. 986 01:13:27,273 --> 01:13:29,275 Do not try to manage this, as you cannot. 987 01:13:31,978 --> 01:13:34,581 Enough! You will be as I wish you to be from now on. 988 01:13:34,914 --> 01:13:35,915 Do you understand? 989 01:13:44,991 --> 01:13:45,992 Morning. 990 01:13:48,495 --> 01:13:49,496 Morning. 991 01:13:50,296 --> 01:13:52,980 What a strange sight you are, my dear. 992 01:13:52,365 --> 01:13:53,700 It is better, though. 993 01:14:04,878 --> 01:14:07,447 I think I'm becoming quite sentimental as I get older. 994 01:14:07,447 --> 01:14:10,830 Didn't think you had the capacity for sentimentality. 995 01:14:12,919 --> 01:14:14,387 I didn't think so either... 996 01:14:15,288 --> 01:14:17,157 but so much is surprising me lately. 997 01:14:18,892 --> 01:14:21,961 I started looking over some of the many, many, many letters you've written me. 998 01:14:22,462 --> 01:14:24,197 "I long for your embrace. 999 01:14:31,137 --> 01:14:34,941 I thought I'd misplaced some of them the other day. It was quite a fright. 1000 01:14:35,342 --> 01:14:38,345 What if, say, that son of a *****, Jonathan Swift, got his hands on them? 1001 01:14:38,378 --> 01:14:40,814 In his newspaper the next day. 1002 01:14:40,847 --> 01:14:42,349 You would be ruined. 1003 01:14:42,382 --> 01:14:43,450 You would never. 1004 01:14:44,484 --> 01:14:48,121 You have no idea what I would do for my country... 1005 01:14:49,890 --> 01:14:50,900 and for you. 1006 01:14:51,424 --> 01:14:53,326 Ruin me? You would do that? 1007 01:14:53,360 --> 01:14:55,161 I will use these letters, 1008 01:14:55,195 --> 01:14:56,896 unless you announce the tax rise, 1009 01:14:56,896 --> 01:14:58,331 change the cabinet as I wish, 1010 01:15:18,585 --> 01:15:20,220 Do you not wish to know what I've decided? 1011 01:15:21,210 --> 01:15:22,822 I wish to know that you are happy, 1012 01:15:23,656 --> 01:15:26,260 and that your spirit will lighten once this is done. 1013 01:16:12,939 --> 01:16:15,675 The queen requests the return of your key. 1014 01:16:15,875 --> 01:16:18,778 You will return it and vacate court today. 1015 01:16:19,946 --> 01:16:20,947 Where is she? 1016 01:16:21,247 --> 01:16:22,749 You will hand over the key. 1017 01:16:22,782 --> 01:16:25,585 The queen will not grant you an audience. 1018 01:16:46,740 --> 01:16:47,741 Anne? 1019 01:16:47,974 --> 01:16:49,676 I handed over my key. 1020 01:16:55,480 --> 01:16:57,784 Mrs. Morley, you are angry, I know. 1021 01:16:58,685 --> 01:16:59,819 I am sorry. 1022 01:17:00,587 --> 01:17:02,255 I went quite mad for a moment. 1023 01:17:02,589 --> 01:17:03,590 Just open the door. 1024 01:17:07,627 --> 01:17:10,960 Please, just... Could you just... 1025 01:17:10,964 --> 01:17:12,899 Mrs. Morley, open the door. 1026 01:17:23,143 --> 01:17:25,812 I burned the letters. I burned them. 1027 01:17:30,583 --> 01:17:32,152 Oh, do what you will. 1028 01:17:46,599 --> 01:17:48,334 She does not love you. 1029 01:17:49,169 --> 01:17:51,710 Because how could anyone? 1030 01:17:51,104 --> 01:17:53,173 She wants nothing from me, unlike you. 1031 01:17:54,140 --> 01:17:56,420 She wants nothing from you, 1032 01:17:56,420 --> 01:18:00,280 and yet somehow she is a lady, with 2,000 a year, 1033 01:18:02,415 --> 01:18:04,250 I wish you could love me as she does. 1034 01:18:05,385 --> 01:18:07,120 You wish me to lie to you? 1035 01:18:08,455 --> 01:18:09,456 Oh. 1036 01:18:09,856 --> 01:18:11,391 "You look like a... a... 1037 01:18:11,424 --> 01:18:13,827 an angel fell from heaven, Your Majesty." 1038 01:18:14,561 --> 01:18:15,562 No. 1039 01:18:16,620 --> 01:18:18,131 Sometimes, you look like a badger. 1040 01:18:18,565 --> 01:18:20,900 - And you can rely on me to tell you. - Why? 1041 01:18:20,934 --> 01:18:23,403 Because I will not lie! That is love! 1042 01:18:37,384 --> 01:18:39,185 I have my duties to attend to. 1043 01:19:12,185 --> 01:19:13,219 I have... 1044 01:19:20,393 --> 01:19:24,300 I have, over the last several months, been unhappy with the government. 1045 01:19:25,565 --> 01:19:28,340 Lord Godolphin has lost my confidence. 1046 01:19:30,303 --> 01:19:32,906 Therefore, I am announcing a new prime minister... 1047 01:19:34,341 --> 01:19:35,975 will be Mr. Harley. 1048 01:19:39,245 --> 01:19:40,280 Godolphin, 1049 01:19:40,980 --> 01:19:42,549 I thank you for your service. 1050 01:19:43,550 --> 01:19:46,553 We will sue for peace with France immediately. 1051 01:19:47,120 --> 01:19:49,890 I have spoken! 1052 01:19:49,122 --> 01:19:50,457 All depart! 1053 01:20:02,702 --> 01:20:04,437 Leave that. I like it. 1054 01:20:05,405 --> 01:20:06,673 The mirrors stay, too. 1055 01:20:08,740 --> 01:20:10,176 Oh, my God. You actually think you have won. 1056 01:20:13,113 --> 01:20:14,147 Haven't I? 1057 01:20:15,315 --> 01:20:17,250 We were playing very different games. 1058 01:20:18,385 --> 01:20:21,221 All I know is, your carriage awaits, 1059 01:20:21,254 --> 01:20:24,570 and my maid is on her way up with something called a pineapple. 1060 01:20:55,755 --> 01:20:56,756 Go? 1061 01:21:04,631 --> 01:21:05,632 Go. 1062 01:21:26,786 --> 01:21:28,210 Do it again! 1063 01:22:18,204 --> 01:22:21,374 - What goes on? - They've brokered a peace with the French, 1064 01:22:21,408 --> 01:22:23,276 giving up too much, of course. 1065 01:22:23,309 --> 01:22:24,377 Of course. 1066 01:22:24,411 --> 01:22:26,379 Marlborough returns in a week. 1067 01:22:26,413 --> 01:22:28,481 Harley will move to have him replaced. 1068 01:22:28,481 --> 01:22:31,918 Now that peace with France has been made... 1069 01:22:37,791 --> 01:22:40,160 He is a hero who won the peace for us. 1070 01:22:40,193 --> 01:22:42,395 Indeed, but he would have launched us into a bloody war 1071 01:22:42,395 --> 01:22:44,164 that would have ruined us, so there's that. 1072 01:22:49,602 --> 01:22:50,837 Thank you, all. 1073 01:22:54,307 --> 01:22:55,875 Obviously, you have chosen 1074 01:22:56,142 --> 01:22:57,877 to keep the particulars of your dismissal from me. 1075 01:22:57,911 --> 01:22:59,646 I shall leave a gap in the conversation 1076 01:22:59,646 --> 01:23:01,114 for you to remedy that. 1077 01:23:08,988 --> 01:23:11,324 I do not know of women and their feelings, 1078 01:23:11,324 --> 01:23:14,494 but I know they nurse their hurts like wailing newborns. 1079 01:23:14,527 --> 01:23:18,665 Godolphin, I feel a surge of desire to see your nose broken. 1080 01:23:18,698 --> 01:23:19,866 Your point? 1081 01:23:20,367 --> 01:23:21,334 Your Majesty, 1082 01:23:22,268 --> 01:23:23,937 may I broach the matter of Lady Marlborough? 1083 01:23:23,970 --> 01:23:24,971 No, you may not. 1084 01:23:25,338 --> 01:23:27,400 A breach in a dear friendship. 1085 01:23:27,730 --> 01:23:28,541 Surely this could be healed. 1086 01:23:28,575 --> 01:23:30,577 Some wounds do not close. 1087 01:23:31,770 --> 01:23:32,245 I have many such. 1088 01:23:32,612 --> 01:23:34,180 One just walks around with them, 1089 01:23:34,481 --> 01:23:37,150 and sometimes one can feel them filling with blood. 1090 01:23:37,150 --> 01:23:41,454 A letter. An apology of some sort that facilitates your return. 1091 01:23:41,988 --> 01:23:43,490 There are limits to what one can give. 1092 01:23:44,900 --> 01:23:46,993 Perhaps she could write you, and we could attempt to repair 1093 01:23:47,270 --> 01:23:49,195 at least one wound in our queen? 1094 01:23:53,366 --> 01:23:54,434 Cannot stop her. 1095 01:23:55,100 --> 01:23:56,202 I imagine it'd be pointless, 1096 01:23:56,503 --> 01:23:58,710 and I would dash the letter into the fire, 1097 01:23:58,104 --> 01:23:59,673 but I cannot stop her. 1098 01:24:02,542 --> 01:24:05,612 "You... cunt." 1099 01:24:13,586 --> 01:24:14,688 "My God, 1100 01:24:15,488 --> 01:24:16,990 I miss you." 1101 01:24:24,431 --> 01:24:26,666 Are you sure this is all of the mail? 1102 01:24:26,700 --> 01:24:27,967 You seek something? 1103 01:24:30,136 --> 01:24:33,707 No, I... A fabric piece from my cousin in Florence. 1104 01:24:34,400 --> 01:24:35,575 I'm sure it will come. 1105 01:24:36,443 --> 01:24:41,381 "I dreamt I stabbed you 1106 01:24:41,414 --> 01:24:44,250 in the eye." 1107 01:24:49,890 --> 01:24:50,590 This cannot be all of it. 1108 01:24:50,623 --> 01:24:52,325 - It is, ma'am. - Don't lean at me! 1109 01:24:52,359 --> 01:24:54,227 Shall we request another fabric piece 1110 01:24:54,227 --> 01:24:55,362 from your cousin in Florence? 1111 01:24:56,563 --> 01:24:58,531 Perhaps it was lost or eaten by mice on the long journey. 1112 01:24:58,565 --> 01:25:01,201 No, I just want to know that all my mail is here. 1113 01:25:01,234 --> 01:25:03,370 Of course. Footman, go and check again. 1114 01:25:03,570 --> 01:25:04,604 Immediately. 1115 01:25:05,572 --> 01:25:06,606 Incompetent. 1116 01:25:15,749 --> 01:25:18,318 "My dearest... 1117 01:25:19,219 --> 01:25:21,988 Mrs. Morley... 1118 01:25:25,725 --> 01:25:26,693 I..." 1119 01:25:49,716 --> 01:25:51,117 I am in a quandary... 1120 01:25:51,851 --> 01:25:53,319 and you are my dearest one. 1121 01:25:55,121 --> 01:25:57,357 I do not know whether to speak of it. 1122 01:25:57,390 --> 01:25:58,425 What is it? 1123 01:25:58,858 --> 01:26:00,794 - I'm not sure. - I don't like this. 1124 01:26:01,127 --> 01:26:02,829 You'll lodge this unknowable thing in my brain, 1125 01:26:02,829 --> 01:26:05,398 and it will eat me with horrible possibilities. 1126 01:26:05,699 --> 01:26:07,567 It is not horrible, dear Anne. 1127 01:26:08,401 --> 01:26:09,469 It is just money. 1128 01:26:10,403 --> 01:26:11,371 Money? 1129 01:26:12,505 --> 01:26:14,507 I have found in the books... 1130 01:26:15,675 --> 01:26:17,811 large sums of money seem to have flowed to Marlborough, 1131 01:26:18,478 --> 01:26:20,780 but are not reflected in the forces' receipts of expenses. 1132 01:26:20,814 --> 01:26:21,781 What? 1133 01:26:22,816 --> 01:26:23,817 It is gone. 1134 01:26:25,251 --> 01:26:26,820 Shall I request it back on his return? 1135 01:26:27,754 --> 01:26:29,356 Quietly, perhaps? 1136 01:26:29,556 --> 01:26:32,920 Are you saying that Sarah diverted money to him? 1137 01:26:32,459 --> 01:26:33,493 It does seem so. 1138 01:26:34,661 --> 01:26:35,795 Some 7,000. 1139 01:26:36,830 --> 01:26:38,640 She would not. 1140 01:26:39,666 --> 01:26:41,501 - It is just... - She would not. 1141 01:26:46,239 --> 01:26:48,575 I'm, of course, perhaps mistaken in the bookkeeping. 1142 01:26:50,877 --> 01:26:54,681 Sometimes all these numbers are dizzying, and they're as fickle as humans. 1143 01:26:54,714 --> 01:26:57,450 They often do add up on the second or third attempt. 1144 01:26:58,385 --> 01:27:00,453 There's a simple explanation I'm not seeing. 1145 01:27:01,621 --> 01:27:03,289 We shall banish it from our minds. 1146 01:27:05,458 --> 01:27:08,228 Shall we take the children for a walk in the garden? 1147 01:27:12,298 --> 01:27:14,601 No, thank you. I need to rest. 1148 01:27:16,636 --> 01:27:17,637 You may leave. 1149 01:27:31,584 --> 01:27:32,585 ****! 1150 01:27:33,420 --> 01:27:35,755 ****! ****! ****! 1151 01:27:38,458 --> 01:27:39,426 ****! 1152 01:27:57,844 --> 01:27:59,379 I need to put it back. 1153 01:28:05,585 --> 01:28:06,586 Be gone. 1154 01:29:12,585 --> 01:29:15,321 Marlborough is at Southampton. We need a decision. 1155 01:29:15,588 --> 01:29:16,890 Your Majesty, if I may... 1156 01:29:16,923 --> 01:29:18,525 There was very little mail today. 1157 01:29:19,759 --> 01:29:22,395 Quite. If I may, the situation with Marlborough? 1158 01:29:23,630 --> 01:29:24,898 He is stealing from me. 1159 01:29:24,931 --> 01:29:25,899 What? 1160 01:29:27,434 --> 01:29:29,469 Your Majesty, that is preposterous. 1161 01:29:29,502 --> 01:29:30,804 Lady Abigail, privy purse, 1162 01:29:30,837 --> 01:29:33,440 is it not true they have stolen from me? 1163 01:29:33,473 --> 01:29:34,607 Damaged us? 1164 01:29:35,942 --> 01:29:36,943 Yes. 1165 01:29:40,647 --> 01:29:42,349 It is all there in black and white. 1166 01:29:42,949 --> 01:29:44,617 She must be ruined, 1167 01:29:45,352 --> 01:29:46,786 banished from their beloved England. 1168 01:29:46,820 --> 01:29:48,288 They are not loyal. 1169 01:29:48,555 --> 01:29:50,824 They would hurt us, our country, the queen. 1170 01:29:51,825 --> 01:29:54,361 - Your Majesty, if I may... - No, you may not! 1171 01:29:54,394 --> 01:29:55,862 He will be charged. They will be banished. 1172 01:29:55,895 --> 01:29:57,664 I have spoken. Get out! 1173 01:30:28,128 --> 01:30:29,696 Ah, the mail is here. 1174 01:30:37,804 --> 01:30:40,473 I suddenly feel so tired of England, my darling. 1175 01:30:41,740 --> 01:30:42,676 Perhaps we should go somewhere else. 1176 01:31:56,160 --> 01:31:56,983 Anne? 1177 01:32:00,754 --> 01:32:01,988 Darling Anne? 1178 01:32:03,790 --> 01:32:04,791 Let's get you in a chair. 1179 01:32:05,580 --> 01:32:07,270 How dare you touch the queen like that! 1180 01:32:08,695 --> 01:32:11,640 - I'm sorry. - I did not ask you to speak. 1181 01:32:18,905 --> 01:32:19,939 Rub my leg. 1182 01:32:53,173 --> 01:32:56,760 - You should lie down. - You shall speak when asked to. 1183 01:33:07,921 --> 01:33:09,550 I feel dizzy. 1184 01:33:10,256 --> 01:33:11,958 I need to hold on to something.