Persuasion

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00:01:06 Thank you.
00:01:07 Oh, that's lovely. Thank you.
00:01:38 (GASPING)
00:02:17 - Lady Russell.
00:02:20 You look quite done for.
00:02:23 I came back as soon as I received your letter.
00:02:26 I had no idea the position was so ruinous.
00:02:29 Unfortunately, a person who's contracted debts
00:02:32 - Even if he is a gentleman.
00:02:37 Unfortunately, Father and Elizabeth
00:02:42 without compromising their dignity,
00:02:44 or relinquishing their comforts
00:02:47 But I have, at last,
00:02:51 And if I can ensure that we live within our means
00:02:54 then, in only a few years,
00:02:57 In a few years?
00:02:59 In any event, it is better than selling.
00:03:04 And where are you to go in the meantime?
00:03:07 All my hopes were for a small house nearby,
00:03:10 but Father and Elizabeth are settled upon Bath.
00:03:16 (ALL CHUCKLING)
00:03:17 Lady Russell.
00:03:22 Dear neighbour, you've been in London, I hear.
00:03:25 Sir Walter. Elizabeth.
00:03:27 May I say how truly sorry I am
00:03:30 We are blameless, Lady Russell, quite blameless.
00:03:34 Every sacrifice has been made, however painful.
00:03:36 We cut off all unnecessary charities
00:03:40 And even refrain from new furnishing
00:03:44 which, as you know,
00:03:47 And still it is a comfort to know
00:03:50 Of course.
00:03:53 Ah, but here's Shepherd.
00:03:58 Is that his daughter with him?
00:04:00 Mrs Clay's husband passed away not long ago.
00:04:05 She's often with us, recently.
00:04:13 Lady Russell. Miss Anne.
00:04:16 Sir Walter, I have this very morning
00:04:21 that I'm convinced must meet
00:04:24 An admiral, sir,
00:04:27 recently retired and a native of this county
00:04:32 - An admiral?
00:04:36 The navy has its uses, no doubt,
00:04:38 but I should be sorry to see
00:04:41 - Indeed, Sir Walter?
00:04:43 It is, in two points, offensive to me.
00:04:46 The first is being the means of raising persons
00:04:51 and second, you never see a naval man
00:04:55 exposed as they are to wind and weather
00:05:00 Nevertheless, Sir Walter,
00:05:05 and I have no doubt of him
00:05:08 (SCOFFS)
00:05:09 And consider, Sir Walter,
00:05:12 how he will look around
00:05:15 to be in the home of a baronet
00:05:20 Yes.
00:05:21 Then, with your permission, sir,
00:05:27 - Croft?
00:05:30 Are you acquainted with the gentleman,
00:05:31 Yes. No, um...
00:05:34 That is to say, I'm familiar with his career.
00:05:39 I'm not fond of the idea of my shrubberies
00:05:44 If you will excuse me, there's still much to do.
00:06:07 (KNOCKING AT DOOR)
00:06:11 Good heavens, Anne.
00:06:16 - What is the matter with you?
00:06:21 Anne...
00:06:25 Who is Admiral Croft,
00:06:27 and why did he cause you
00:06:34 Anne.
00:06:36 Admiral Croft's wife is...
00:06:40 - Is...
00:06:42 Indeed.
00:06:44 And Mrs Croft is the sister
00:06:50 Wentworth?
00:06:53 I see.
00:06:56 I see.
00:06:58 And to think that soon he may be
00:07:01 Anne, you know that your father thought it
00:07:06 He would never have countenanced
00:07:11 He was not alone, as I recall.
00:07:17 My dear...
00:07:21 To become engaged at 19,
00:07:25 in the middle of a war, to a young naval officer
00:07:30 who had no fortune and no expectations,
00:07:34 you would, indeed, have been
00:07:37 And I should have been failing in my duty
00:07:47 You were young,
00:07:49 and it was entirely prudent to break off
00:07:53 the understanding.
00:07:55 Prudent it may have been and yet,
00:07:57 Captain Wentworth has
00:08:01 and is now extremely wealthy.
00:08:04 Has he written to you?
00:08:08 No, never a word.
00:08:11 I've only the newspapers for my authority.
00:08:14 Then... if his intentions towards you
00:08:21 would he not have contacted you
00:08:29 I do not blame you,
00:08:31 nor myself for having been led by you.
00:08:36 But nevertheless,
00:08:39 I think very differently now from
00:08:43 Oh, my dear Anne.
00:08:47 You are a good and beautiful young woman.
00:08:53 one day you will find someone
00:09:00 I'm 27.
00:09:12 Before I forget, Shepherd,
00:09:15 if you have no objection, I have a mind
00:09:19 as a companion to Elizabeth.
00:09:22 Oh, Sir Walter.
00:09:25 Well, I'm sure, sir, Penelope will be
00:09:29 Then it is settled.
00:09:34 Is not Anne companion enough for Elizabeth?
00:09:38 Oh, but Anne is going to Uppercross.
00:09:41 I received a letter only this morning
00:09:44 She is indisposed, again,
00:09:50 And since nobody would want Anne in Bath,
00:09:53 I wrote back straightaway to say she should come
00:09:58 Well...
00:10:02 All your hopes were for a small house nearby.
00:10:06 Do send our regards to the Musgroves.
00:10:59 Before you go, Anne,
00:11:00 on no account must you forget to visit each house
00:11:16 Is he married?
00:11:18 I do not know that he is,
00:11:21 and yet, so eligible a gentleman would surely
00:11:26 Will he bring his wife here?
00:11:30 And his children?
00:11:33 I only pray that I am spared any meeting.
00:11:37 I know my chance of happiness
00:11:41 but to be reminded of it
00:11:45 I'm certain, be more than my spirits could bear.
00:11:52 Who is that young lady, Mr Shepherd?
00:11:53 Oh, that is Miss Anne Elliot, Admiral,
00:11:57 The only one with any sense.
00:11:58 A pity, then,
00:12:00 She is but half a mile away
00:12:03 Oh, well then, we certainly shall
00:12:06 Is she married, Mr Shepherd?
00:12:08 Sadly no, ma'am.
00:12:18 Well.
00:12:20 It is certainly roomier than a frigate.
00:12:48 (CHUCKLES)
00:12:50 Such a number of looking glasses.
00:12:55 I think this room would do very well for Frederick.
00:12:58 Let us see if he comes.
00:13:00 Your brother seems dead set against
00:13:03 I fear Somerset has unpleasant memories for him.
00:13:06 There was once talk of an engagement
00:13:09 - There was?
00:13:12 We were in the East Indies at the time.
00:13:14 He's never spoken of it,
00:13:17 Well, well, well.
00:13:19 - Frederick engaged, who would have thought it?
00:13:23 - I sometimes wonder if he will ever settle down.
00:13:40 So, you are come, at last.
00:13:44 I'd begun to think I should never see you.
00:13:48 I am so ill
00:13:52 I can hardly speak.
00:13:55 In fact, I do not think I was ever so ill in my life
00:14:00 I'm very unfit to be left alone, I'm sure.
00:14:04 Is Charles not here?
00:14:06 Charles would go out shooting,
00:14:10 And I have not seen a soul
00:14:18 Not one of the Musgroves has seen fit
00:14:22 even though Charles told them I was ill.
00:14:25 It did not suit, I suppose.
00:14:29 Oh, you will see them yet, I'm sure.
00:14:35 Or, perhaps, if you feel well enough
00:14:39 to the great house, we could call upon them.
00:14:42 We ought to wait till they call upon you.
00:14:45 They should know what is due to you as my sister.
00:14:48 I assure you I have not the smallest objection
00:14:54 Perhaps a little air would do me good.
00:14:57 But I really must eat something first,
00:15:02 Anne.
00:15:07 - Good heavens. How the girls are growing up.
00:15:11 The Miss Musgroves have returned
00:15:14 with all the usual accomplishments,
00:15:17 they now think of nothing but being fashionable
00:15:20 and merry...
00:15:24 Dear Henrietta, Louisa.
00:15:26 Oh, Anne.
00:15:28 Here you are at last.
00:15:32 And we have such exciting news.
00:15:37 (GIRLS LAUGHING)
00:15:56 Welcome to Uppercross, Miss Anne.
00:16:02 How pale and drawn you are.
00:16:04 We must fatten you up while you are here.
00:16:07 I myself have been very unwell.
00:16:11 And Sir Walter and Miss Elizabeth.
00:16:16 In any event, I'm very happy to be here
00:16:19 Oh, Mama, I hope we shall be in Bath this winter.
00:16:21 But remember, if we do go,
00:16:24 Oh, yes. None of your Queen's Squares for us.
00:16:29 - Anne, how are you?
00:16:34 (ANNE EXCLAIMING)
00:16:36 - You're getting big.
00:16:39 Did you ask your father? Did you, Charles?
00:16:43 Father has many other uses for his money
00:16:48 Charles, if it is left to you,
00:16:52 Admiral Croft and his wife
00:16:55 And I believe we have been very fortunate
00:16:57 Yet it must be very hard for you, my dear,
00:17:01 Of course, when your poor dear Mama was alive,
00:17:05 But there were never balls,
00:17:07 and the Crofts are sure to have balls
00:17:11 Indeed, this is our exciting news, I quite forgot.
00:17:14 Mrs Croft, it appears,
00:17:18 and he has just returned to England
00:17:22 It is true. The Pooles chanced to make
00:17:27 It is said Captain Wentworth
00:17:30 in the navy and quite unattached.
00:17:32 - And has such a wealth of Spanish gold.
00:17:35 How fortunate he is.
00:17:37 Well, we shall all see for ourselves
00:17:42 Oh, Papa.
00:17:44 I have just now received this note
00:17:57 Anne. Are you ready?
00:18:05 We must not keep the Crofts
00:18:16 Charles. Charles.
00:18:20 Charles. Come directly. Charles.
00:18:29 (PEOPLE CHATTERING FRANTICALLY)
00:18:43 He fell from a tree in the garden.
00:18:56 I've sent for the apothecary.
00:19:00 His collarbone is dislocated.
00:19:02 (GAGGING)
00:19:04 Charles, look after Mary. We shall be all right.
00:19:10 Ready?
00:19:14 (SNAPPING)
00:19:19 All done. With a little rest,
00:19:23 Oh, thank God.
00:19:24 And never fear, Charles,
00:19:28 (STAMMERING) Excuses?
00:19:31 Indeed, with the child going on so well now,
00:19:35 I am really most anxious to meet
00:19:38 Indeed, it's more a duty than anything else.
00:19:42 (STAMMERING) If Anne will stay with you,
00:19:45 Of course.
00:19:48 And so we are to be left to shift for ourselves
00:19:51 with a sick child,
00:19:56 Well, I need not stay too late, dearest.
00:19:58 Just because I'm the poor mother who is not
00:20:02 He says... How does he know
00:20:05 Please.
00:20:07 Please.
00:20:09 You may all leave little Charles to my care.
00:20:14 Well, this is very kind of you, Anne.
00:20:18 In any case, I've no appetite.
00:20:21 Well then, it is settled.
00:21:03 (DOOR OPENING)
00:21:06 Oh, Anne, you missed
00:21:09 I cannot tell you how handsome
00:21:12 He is so much more handsome and
00:21:16 - Such manners, such conversation.
00:21:19 Oh, and we have all been invited to Kellynch
00:21:23 Even you, Anne.
00:21:25 Damn it, Mary, I'm late. Is he here?
00:21:28 Oh, Captain Wentworth, do... do come in.
00:21:33 Forgive me, I... The door was open.
00:21:37 I trust the boy does well?
00:21:38 - Oh, yes.
00:21:44 Oh, Captain Wentworth,
00:21:51 - We are acquainted.
00:21:58 It was a long time ago, you were away at school.
00:22:00 Come, Wentworth, or the birds will
00:22:03 Of course. Ladies.
00:22:09 Oh, come, Henrietta, let us go with them.
00:22:12 Wait, wait, wait for me.
00:22:19 The worst is over. I have seen him.
00:22:24 We have been once more in the same room.
00:22:28 A bow, a curtsy,
00:22:32 I heard his voice and then,
00:22:36 he was gone.
00:22:39 He has not forgiven me.
00:22:42 I have used him ill,
00:22:47 And worse, I've shown a feebleness of character
00:22:51 which his own decided, confident temper
00:22:58 Once there were no two hearts so open,
00:23:02 no feelings so in harmony,
00:23:05 but now we are strangers.
00:23:08 Worse than strangers
00:23:11 for we may never become acquainted.
00:23:15 It is perpetual estrangement.
00:23:18 And tonight, I'm to be tested once more.
00:23:27 Frederick. There you are.
00:23:31 Miss Elliot, my brother,
00:23:38 Captain Wentworth and I met briefly yesterday.
00:23:41 Oh, Frederick, you might have told me.
00:23:45 This must be very bad for you, Miss Elliot,
00:23:48 No, not at all, Admiral. I'm happy to know that
00:24:01 And what news, Frederick,
00:24:04 He's settled for now at Lyme
00:24:07 - who's awaiting a new command.
00:24:09 Of course. I remember Captain Benwick.
00:24:13 I'm sorry to have to tell you that she died
00:24:17 - Oh, no. How dreadful.
00:24:21 Five years they waited for a fortune
00:24:25 Now he has it, of course, but too late.
00:24:30 But then I've never thought
00:24:33 - should even contemplate marriage.
00:24:35 A frigate at wartime is no place for a woman
00:24:38 and the long separations
00:24:41 Oh, how true.
00:24:45 As I know to my cost,
00:24:49 and I'm so glad when he's safe home again.
00:24:53 But now I'm paid off and ashore, Sophy,
00:24:56 that I'm, at last, resolved to settle down.
00:25:00 Indeed, Frederick, I'm delighted to hear it.
00:25:05 No, no, I'm quite ready to make a foolish match
00:25:11 A little beauty, a few smiles, and a compliment
00:25:15 Oh, come, Frederick.
00:25:16 After all, what right has a humble sailor
00:25:23 But if I am to speak in earnest,
00:25:27 what I desire above all in a wife
00:25:33 A woman who knows her own mind.
00:25:37 I cannot abide timidity or feebleness of purpose.
00:25:42 A weak spirit which is always open to persuasion,
00:25:46 can never be relied upon.
00:25:48 Well, we must see what we can do.
00:25:51 (ALL CHUCKLING)
00:25:54 (PLAYING MOONLIGHTSONATA ON PIANO)
00:26:37 (GIRLS GIGGLING)
00:26:40 Oh, Anne, play us something to dance to.
00:26:42 Yes, Anne, will you? Something jolly.
00:26:47 (PLAYING LIVELY MUSIC ON PIANO)
00:27:34 (BIRDS SHRIEKING)
00:27:36 Do you know, I believe that I've never seen
00:27:39 than Captain Wentworth.
00:27:41 Hmm.
00:27:43 He was not very gallant by Anne, though, was he?
00:27:46 When Louisa asked him what he thought of you
00:27:49 he said you were so altered,
00:27:55 - I would not swear he used exactly those words.
00:28:00 It must be said he would make a capital match
00:28:02 (SHARPLY) Louisa. Stuff and nonsense, Charles.
00:28:08 But, my love, surely you cannot have forgotten
00:28:12 - with my cousin, Charles Hayter.
00:28:16 But I cannot say the same of Henrietta.
00:28:18 (LAUGHING) And quite right, too.
00:28:21 For who, pray, is Charles Hayter?
00:28:26 What a degrading alliance
00:28:28 Now, there you talk nonsense, my dear.
00:28:33 and the farm near Taunton,
00:28:35 Well, I do not think a young woman has the right
00:28:39 if he is disagreeable or inconvenient to her family.
00:28:42 No, no, what stuff.
00:28:44 If Henrietta has Charles Hayter
00:28:47 I shall be very well satisfied.
00:28:50 Well, what do you say, Anne?
00:28:54 Wentworth.
00:28:58 We're just going over to Winthrop
00:29:02 Why don't you come with us, Anne.
00:29:06 Capital idea, Louisa, we shall all go.
00:29:08 I know Mary's in a fine sweat
00:29:29 (GIGGLING) Catch me.
00:30:17 (GASPING)
00:30:19 Anne.
00:30:26 It is nothing.
00:30:29 Thank you. I'm well.
00:30:33 It is really nothing.
00:30:37 But I think, perhaps, I'd better stay here
00:30:41 - Then I shall remain with you.
00:30:45 I would hate to inconvenience you and I...
00:30:50 I shall catch up with you directly.
00:30:54 Please, Charles.
00:30:57 Very well. If you insist.
00:31:14 (PANTING) Ah, see? There is Winthrop.
00:31:25 You had all better go on without me.
00:31:32 It would be very rude of us to come all this way
00:31:34 I will stay with Mary, Charles.
00:31:37 If you and Henrietta want to go on
00:31:40 And I am sure Captain Wentworth will offer us
00:31:45 Very well.
00:31:47 Henrietta.
00:31:53 It is most unpleasant, having such connections,
00:31:57 But I assure you,
00:32:00 In my life.
00:32:06 I wonder where Anne has got to.
00:32:14 Mary is good-natured enough
00:32:18 But she does sometimes provoke me excessively
00:32:22 She has a great deal too much of the Elliot pride.
00:32:26 You know, we all wish Charles
00:32:29 - Anne?
00:32:33 - Did you not know he wanted to marry Anne?
00:32:37 - Do you mean to say she refused him?
00:32:42 When did this happen?
00:32:44 I do not exactly know, but before he married Mary.
00:32:54 Did she say why she would not marry?
00:32:57 Well...
00:32:59 Papa always said it was
00:33:04 He thought Charles might not be bookish enough
00:33:08 and so she persuaded Anne to refuse him.
00:33:13 I myself would have no idea of being
00:33:17 When I have made up my mind, I have made it.
00:33:20 And I'm quite determined.
00:33:22 Yours is a character, I see,
00:33:25 And I honour it.
00:33:29 Oh, look. They have brought Charles Hayter
00:33:44 (GUN FIRING)
00:34:13 Ah. There you are.
00:34:15 We thought we might cross your wake
00:34:18 Admiral Croft, Mrs Croft.
00:34:21 We've just paid a visit to my cousin,
00:34:23 Oh.
00:34:24 Miss Elliot, you must be tired. Do let us have
00:34:29 Oh, no, thank you, no. It is too much trouble.
00:34:31 Oh, no, we are returning in any case by that road
00:34:35 - Really, you're too kind.
00:34:37 - You must come with us, indeed you must.
00:34:40 (GASPING)
00:34:42 Walk on.
00:34:51 I wish Frederick would spread a little more canvas
00:34:53 and bring home one of those two young ladies
00:34:57 He means to have one of them.
00:35:02 They're both very good-natured,
00:35:06 They're a very respectable family.
00:35:12 It won't be long, if I'm any judge.
00:35:25 Now I understand him.
00:35:28 He can never forgive me.
00:35:31 He condemns me still for the past and is
00:35:36 (DOOR OPENING)
00:35:38 And yet...
00:35:39 Anne. We are to go to Lyme
00:35:43 Captain Wentworth must visit his best friend,
00:35:45 Captain... Something or other.
00:35:49 And has invited us all to make the trip with him.
00:35:53 No, indeed, I'm sure I'd better stay here
00:35:57 (QUIVERING) Am I to go without you?
00:36:01 In my delicate state of recovery?
00:36:06 Suppose I were to be seized rather suddenly
00:36:10 and not able to ring the bell for servants?
00:36:18 Quite attached to another.
00:36:21 And yet...
00:36:23 Still he cannot be unfeeling.
00:36:26 He cannot see me suffer
00:36:31 to spare the proof of his own good,
00:36:37 which I cannot contemplate without infinite pain
00:36:42 and regret.
00:37:11 (LAUGHING) The sea.
00:37:14 - I love the sea.
00:37:33 Frederick.
00:37:36 Come on.
00:37:57 Captain Harry Harville, Captain James Benwick,
00:38:01 Miss Henrietta Musgrove, Miss Louisa Musgrove,
00:38:06 Miss Anne Elliot?
00:38:09 Yes.
00:38:11 Capital.
00:38:13 Oh, my God, the air.
00:38:15 Of course, the admiralty
00:38:18 by sending a few hundred men to sea
00:38:22 - It's true.
00:38:23 Captain Benwick,
00:38:25 may I say how sorry I was
00:38:29 (LAUGHTER)
00:38:31 Thank you.
00:38:33 There never was a love like ours.
00:38:36 And never will be again.
00:38:38 There were a great many to provide for
00:38:39 and among the thousands that
00:38:42 it is impossible for them to distinguish which
00:38:48 (STAMMERING) And yet, Captain,
00:38:53 you are still young,
00:38:55 and I pray you may one day rally
00:38:58 and be happy with another.
00:39:00 A man does not forget a woman
00:39:05 I will not allow a woman's nature to be
00:39:10 And yet, you will allow that poetry
00:39:13 and novels are against you.
00:39:16 They tell us endlessly of the fickleness of women.
00:39:20 And are they not all written by men?
00:39:26 Yes, Miss Elliot. Perhaps they are.
00:39:32 I see we shall not readily agree on this.
00:39:35 I would never suppose that true constancy
00:39:41 but the one claim I shall make for my own sex
00:39:46 is that we love longest
00:39:49 when all hope is gone.
00:39:55 A toast. The navy.
00:39:58 The navy.
00:40:06 You did a good deed.
00:40:12 I've not known him talk so much.
00:40:15 Not in a long time.
00:40:18 In time, we found a common interest in poetry.
00:40:23 He reads nothing else. Day in, day out.
00:40:28 Never happier he is than when reading
00:40:34 or sundered hearts destroyed by wretchedness.
00:40:37 (LAUGHING) Yes.
00:40:39 I did venture to recommend a larger allowance
00:40:49 It's bad for him, I know,
00:40:52 to be shut up as he is.
00:40:57 But what can we do?
00:41:01 Well, he's young.
00:41:04 And time is a great healer.
00:41:09 Or so, at least, I'm told.
00:42:51 Oh.
00:42:53 - Forgive me.
00:43:13 Who is that gentleman?
00:43:17 Mr William Elliot, sir. Came in last night
00:43:21 William Elliot? Bless me, Anne, it must be
00:43:28 He is handsome.
00:43:30 Did he mention a connection to
00:43:34 He certainly said he would one day be a baronet.
00:43:37 There. It is him, it is.
00:43:40 He seems of particular interest,
00:43:42 Sir Walter has no sons,
00:43:45 so his title and the estate of Kellynch
00:43:51 What a pity we should not have been
00:43:55 His father and Mr Elliot have not been
00:44:01 An introduction would have hardly been welcome.
00:44:04 You'll hardly be able
00:44:07 You'll be sure to mention our seeing him
00:44:10 On the contrary.
00:44:14 Do you think he had the Elliot countenance?
00:44:33 - Captain Wentworth, catch me.
00:44:35 (BOTH LAUGHING)
00:44:39 - Louisa. Louisa, no. Louisa, no.
00:44:41 Louisa.
00:44:43 Louisa.
00:44:46 A surgeon. A surgeon, quickly.
00:44:49 - Of course.
00:44:51 Captain Benwick knows where one can be found.
00:44:53 Send him to the inn.
00:44:56 Keep this pressed firmly against the wound.
00:45:22 Charles,
00:45:25 it appears she'll be here some time.
00:45:29 But I would rather not leave her. Not tonight.
00:45:32 Let me go. And if you wish,
00:45:37 And not Anne?
00:45:39 If Anne will stay,
00:45:42 Louisa needs no other.
00:45:44 But Anne...
00:45:47 Anne is to stay, who is nothing to Louisa,
00:45:53 Now, my dear, I'm sure the captain...
00:45:55 - Am I not as capable as Anne?
00:45:58 Am I not as proper?
00:46:00 And to be sent home without Charles, too,
00:46:05 No, it is too unkind.
00:46:11 I will go with Henrietta.
00:47:11 Go on.
00:01:04 I've been thinking whether you
00:01:07 while I go in and break it to the Musgrove's alone.
00:01:09 Do you think this is a good plan?
00:01:13 I do.
00:01:25 (KNOCKING AT DOOR)
00:01:37 I must see Mr Musgrove without delay.
00:01:39 Tell him Captain Frederick Wentworth is here.
00:01:53 (MRS MUSGROVE CRYING OUT)
00:02:05 It is done.
00:02:08 I shall return now to Lyme
00:02:11 any assistance.
00:02:14 I believe the Musgroves will soon follow.
00:02:18 Thank you.
00:02:22 Captain,
00:02:24 I'm most anxious.
00:02:27 If you would have...
00:02:30 If you'd be so kind as to have word sent to me
00:02:36 In Bath?
00:02:38 I'm not needed in Lyme
00:02:41 I must rejoin my father.
00:02:44 Our house is in Camden Place.
00:02:49 - You dislike Bath most heartily, as I recall.
00:02:54 But I have an old school friend
00:02:57 I have the consolation also
00:03:02 Very well, then.
00:03:05 Goodbye, Miss Elliot.
00:03:29 Goodbye, Captain Wentworth.
00:04:05 Certainly now, with Anne here,
00:04:08 I'll not suppose myself at all wanted.
00:04:10 Nonsense, Penelope, she is nothing to me,
00:04:15 My dear madam, you must not
00:04:18 Please, Penelope.
00:04:21 (WOMEN GIGGLING)
00:04:23 Ah, Anne, there you are.
00:04:28 How are you, Anne?
00:04:31 Are we greatly missed at Kellynch?
00:04:33 But let me assure you, Bath has more
00:04:38 Indeed, our house is undoubtedly
00:04:43 You can be sure that the acquaintance
00:04:48 And best of all, Miss Anne,
00:04:52 and is quite reconciled with Sir Walter.
00:04:55 - Mr Elliot?
00:04:59 has dined with us once.
00:05:01 Evidently delighted
00:05:07 And clearly places his whole happiness
00:05:13 He has offered his most handsome apologies
00:05:16 for any former appearance of neglect
00:05:22 And Mrs Elliot?
00:05:25 Dead. Quite dead.
00:05:28 Certainly his wife was a nobody,
00:05:31 while a beauty and rich,
00:05:34 but we must make allowances,
00:05:37 Not any more. Such elegant manners.
00:05:41 So gentlemanly and fashionable.
00:05:45 Indeed, I have no objection
00:05:48 (KNOCKING AT DOOR)
00:05:49 - Ah, that will be Lady Russell, no doubt.
00:05:53 That is Mr Elliot's knock. I am sure of it.
00:05:57 I believe you are right.
00:05:59 The poor man simply cannot keep away
00:06:03 Upon my word, Penelope.
00:06:06 I am scarcely aware of his intentions
00:06:16 How is Mary looking?
00:06:18 Last time I saw her she was...
00:06:22 - Oh, she is quite well, thank you, Father.
00:06:26 (DOOR OPENING)
00:06:36 My apologies for calling so unexpectedly
00:06:39 but I could not rest without knowing
00:06:44 Oh, how exceedingly kind of you, Mr Elliot.
00:06:52 Ah, my dear sir, give me leave
00:07:04 But this is extraordinary.
00:07:06 Our paths have crossed before, Sir Walter,
00:07:12 - Not that I could expect Miss Elliot to remember.
00:07:19 How extraordinary that we should be guests
00:07:23 Yes, it is.
00:07:27 One might almost say... providential.
00:07:40 I cannot tell you how relieved
00:07:44 Yes and she will make an excellent wife, Frederick.
00:07:48 I beg your pardon?
00:07:50 Come, sir, you're mistaken
00:07:51 if you think you've kept your intentions
00:07:57 You mean to say you consider an understanding
00:08:01 - Of course. Do you deny it?
00:08:04 Do you mean to tell me
00:08:06 No, not in that way, no. Rest assured.
00:08:08 Well, then I fear you'll gravely disappoint
00:08:12 They talk of little else.
00:08:18 Dear God, Harry,
00:08:23 It would appear that you have.
00:08:25 Well, if what you say is true then I must,
00:08:29 Indeed, Frederick.
00:08:32 This is dreadful. What can I do?
00:08:37 Perhaps you might take your leave of Lyme
00:08:41 and await Louisa's recovery elsewhere.
00:08:45 It is perhaps possible a prolonged absence
00:08:51 I have been meaning to visit
00:08:56 Capital.
00:09:20 - Captain Wentworth and Louisa Musgrove?
00:09:25 Any day now I expect to hear news
00:09:30 And you, child, are you reconciled to it?
00:09:34 Oh, yes, indeed.
00:09:37 - I wish them every happiness.
00:09:53 Oh, look, there's our Mr Elliot with the Wallaces.
00:09:58 I must admit he does have
00:10:02 Indeed he does. And yet...
00:10:07 And yet?
00:10:10 I cannot help feeling that there must be
00:10:13 in this sudden interest in our family,
00:10:17 You refer to Elizabeth, I take it.
00:10:20 She is very handsome.
00:10:22 Well, he has nothing to gain from a reconciliation.
00:10:26 His late wife, however unsuitable a match,
00:10:32 nothing can prevent him from inheriting Kellynch
00:10:38 Nothing except my father marrying again
00:10:42 and providing himself at last with a male heir.
00:10:45 Ah. No, indeed.
00:10:48 And Mrs Clay is young and altogether well-looking.
00:10:54 I wonder at Elizabeth, to place such a woman
00:11:00 We must be vigilant.
00:11:02 - Ah, Lady Russell.
00:11:15 My dearest cousin,
00:11:17 once again providence seems eager
00:11:21 Good morning, Mr Elliot.
00:11:23 I confess, I called nearly an hour ago
00:11:27 and was most distressed to find you absent.
00:11:31 My father was quite taken up with some
00:11:36 You refer, of course, to your cousins,
00:11:38 the Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple and
00:11:43 who arrive in Bath today.
00:11:45 You are very well informed, Mr Elliot.
00:11:47 Your father may have mentioned
00:11:51 I do not doubt that he did.
00:11:56 You do not seem anxious
00:12:01 I agree.
00:12:05 family connections are always worth preserving.
00:12:09 And they are regarded everywhere
00:12:13 My idea of good company, Mr Elliot,
00:12:18 who have a great deal of conversation.
00:12:21 You are mistaken. That is not good company.
00:12:25 That is the best.
00:12:28 No, good company requires only birth,
00:12:32 and, with regard to education,
00:12:39 Oh, my cousin Anne shakes her head.
00:12:44 In one point, however, I'm sure we must feel alike.
00:12:49 We welcome any addition to your father's society
00:12:56 well, are beneath him.
00:13:02 You refer to Mrs Clay?
00:13:05 It is possible that I do.
00:13:10 My concern is that my father
00:13:15 But perhaps I'm too fastidious.
00:13:19 My dear Anne,
00:13:21 you have a better right to be fastidious
00:13:38 Oh, good heavens.
00:13:42 Mr Elliot not with you?
00:13:46 There is a letter come for you from Uppercross.
00:13:49 If you are quick you may just have time
00:14:06 My dear Anne, I rejoice to tell you
00:14:10 and will soon be quite her old self.
00:14:12 I am also told we shall soon hear
00:14:16 although I'm sworn to secrecy
00:14:19 But Mama says the local dressmakers
00:14:23 So, expect to see us at Bath next week
00:14:27 Until then, I remain your affectionate
00:15:11 Anne.
00:15:14 Anne. Anne.
00:15:32 Come, come, Anne, we must not be late.
00:15:36 You cannot have forgotten
00:15:40 I regret I am already engaged
00:15:46 Not that sickly old widow in Westgate Buildings?
00:15:51 - Mrs Smith, yes.
00:15:55 - Westgate Buildings?
00:15:59 And who, pray, is Mrs Smith?
00:16:03 One of the 5,000 Smiths
00:16:06 Upon my word, Miss Anne Elliot,
00:16:12 To place such a person
00:16:14 ahead of your own family connections
00:16:21 Mrs Smith.
00:16:24 Perhaps she's not the only poor widow in Bath
00:16:31 Good evening.
00:16:49 - Anne.
00:16:54 - How are you?
00:16:58 This is my nurse Mrs Rooke.
00:17:00 - How do you do, Miss Elliot?
00:17:04 I am truly sorry
00:17:07 My time has not been my own.
00:17:09 Oh, but we are deeply honoured to have a cousin
00:17:14 instead of calling upon her relations
00:17:20 You will soon learn
00:17:23 without Nurse Rooke hearing of it.
00:17:27 Come, dearest Anne,
00:17:30 tell me everything that has happened
00:17:36 Harry.
00:17:43 Harry.
00:17:47 Harry. Harry.
00:17:52 Frederick.
00:17:56 I called at the inn but Louisa's gone back home
00:17:59 A week ago, at least. Benwick took her.
00:18:04 How is your brother?
00:18:07 He thinks I'm as big a fool as I do.
00:18:12 You have no idea, Harry, how I...
00:18:17 Had I only the good sense to seize my happiness
00:18:20 and none of this would have happened.
00:18:21 I'm not sure I follow.
00:18:24 I imagine myself indifferent to her
00:18:28 but I was only angry and resentful.
00:18:32 Too late.
00:18:34 Too late I began to understand myself and her.
00:18:39 Never, never have I met her equal in good sense
00:18:45 She's perfection itself.
00:18:50 I've never loved any but her.
00:18:53 - We are talking now of Anne Elliot?
00:18:58 Then I take it
00:19:02 I shall have to go to Uppercross now.
00:19:07 I mention this letter
00:19:10 that he has proposed to Louisa Musgrove.
00:19:14 She has accepted him.
00:19:18 Married?
00:19:21 - Louisa and Benwick?
00:19:26 Then... Then I'm free.
00:19:31 As it happens, I'm going to Bath tomorrow.
00:19:35 Perhaps now you'd care to join me.
00:19:43 And whom should I chance to meet
00:19:47 but Mr Elliot.
00:19:51 Without being indiscreet,
00:19:54 I can reveal that you were very much talked of.
00:19:57 He thinks you a most extraordinary young woman.
00:20:02 In your temper, manners, mind,
00:20:05 a model of female excellence.
00:20:08 Now, I am no matchmaker, as you well know,
00:20:14 but a most suitable connection.
00:20:20 And I do think there would be
00:20:23 and Mr Elliot being very happy together.
00:20:29 And, I must confess,
00:20:33 occupying your dear mother's place
00:20:36 as the future mistress of Kellynch.
00:20:38 The future Lady Elliot.
00:20:41 Oh, my dearest Anne,
00:20:46 than is often felt at my time of life.
00:20:50 Lady Russell.
00:20:55 Will you join us?
00:21:01 I cannot deny the idea
00:21:06 of calling it home again, my home forever,
00:21:11 has a charm I cannot immediately resist.
00:21:15 And Mr Elliot is an exceedingly agreeable man
00:21:19 and, in many respects, I think very highly of him.
00:21:25 Admiral and Mrs Croft
00:21:36 Admiral, Mrs Croft, I'm delighted to see you.
00:21:40 What brings you here to Bath?
00:21:42 I'm afraid, Miss Elliot, it is my digestion.
00:21:45 And when your sister Mary learned
00:21:48 she charged us with this letter for you.
00:21:50 Thank you. You must stay for tea.
00:21:53 And tell me the news from Kellynch.
00:21:58 Well, all the talk, of course,
00:22:03 - The marriage?
00:22:07 Miss Louisa Musgrove.
00:22:10 Do you mean to tell me you did not know?
00:22:13 No, indeed.
00:22:16 I only had a note from Charles
00:22:21 Oh, well, then I'm sure the letter we have brought
00:22:28 I'm very happy for Louisa.
00:22:31 - I am certain she has chosen wisely.
00:22:34 Oh, he's a fine fellow,
00:22:36 And whatever Frederick may say,
00:22:42 No, indeed.
00:22:44 I must confess the news did come
00:22:47 Even Sophy was taken aback.
00:22:50 Really? Did he give you no indication
00:22:55 No. No, never a word on the subject.
00:22:58 But Frederick is not a man to pine or complain.
00:23:01 No, he very honourably hoped she will be
00:23:05 In fact, from his manner of speaking
00:23:08 one would never guess Frederick could have
00:23:14 Benwick?
00:23:16 I beg your pardon?
00:23:21 Am I, then, to understand
00:23:28 and not Captain Wentworth?
00:23:31 Yes. Yes, that's it exactly.
00:23:35 Poor Frederick. Now he will have to
00:23:43 Miss Anne, is something wrong?
00:23:46 No. No, you astonished me indeed.
00:23:50 You mean, you did not know?
00:23:52 The thing is certainly true.
00:23:57 - Captain Wentworth is in Bath?
00:24:02 Oh.
00:24:35 Captain Wentworth.
00:24:40 Miss Elliot.
00:24:51 Your sister mentioned your being in Bath.
00:24:54 Yes, I'm lodging with the Admiral
00:25:04 You've perhaps also heard that Louisa Musgrove
00:25:07 - I have. I was most astonished.
00:25:17 And yet, I'm sure in time
00:25:22 Captain Benwick will gain high spirits
00:25:27 Relish for morbid poetry.
00:25:31 Just so.
00:25:42 With all my soul, I wish them happy,
00:25:46 and yet...
00:25:50 Miss Louisa is a very
00:25:53 good, amiable, sweet-tempered girl.
00:25:59 Harville's sister was a very superior woman,
00:26:04 and Benwick's attachment to her
00:26:10 A man cannot recover from such a passion
00:26:15 with such a woman.
00:26:21 He ought not.
00:26:29 He does not.
00:26:35 My dear Anne, I cannot say how grieved I am
00:26:39 but the carriage is outside.
00:26:42 Mr Elliot, permit me to name Captain Wentworth.
00:26:47 My cousin Mr Elliot.
00:26:55 May I?
00:26:59 Captain, there is a concert
00:27:04 I remember how fond you are of music.
00:27:24 I must say, though, the worst of Bath
00:27:29 I frequently observe that one pretty face
00:27:34 And as for the men...
00:27:36 Oh.
00:27:38 Ah, Lady Russell.
00:27:43 We are at home tomorrow night
00:27:47 - We do so hope you are at liberty.
00:27:51 But where is Lady Dalrymple?
00:27:54 Good heavens, is that Frederick Wentworth?
00:27:58 Isn't he the nobody?
00:28:00 What on earth is he doing in Bath?
00:28:13 Captain Wentworth,
00:28:18 is the programme to your liking?
00:28:20 I found myself at liberty this evening.
00:28:25 Bath has much to offer
00:28:29 So I'm led to believe.
00:28:34 And shall you be staying long in Bath?
00:28:41 I don't know.
00:28:43 That is to say, I am not certain.
00:28:47 It all depends.
00:28:50 I see.
00:28:54 - Miss Elliot...
00:28:56 (FOOTMAN ANNOUNCING ARRIVALS)
00:28:58 (GASPS) Lady Dalrymple.
00:29:00 Anne, Anne, Lady Dalrymple is here.
00:29:54 There'll soon be another marriage in that family,
00:29:57 Certainly, if the rumours are to be believed.
00:30:30 Captain.
00:30:35 Captain.
00:30:41 - Are you going?
00:30:46 Is the first half, at least, not worth staying for?
00:30:50 No.
00:30:52 There's nothing here worth me staying for.
00:31:00 My dear Anne, is all well?
00:31:04 We are all so dreadfully concerned.
00:31:08 Yes.
00:31:11 I felt suddenly a little faint.
00:31:14 But I'm quite recovered.
00:31:21 Should we not return to the concert?
00:31:25 Dearest Anne,
00:31:29 I have been awaiting an opportunity
00:31:33 and now it seems to have come.
00:31:38 - I'm sorry, sir, I'm not very good company.
00:31:43 you are far too modest for the world
00:31:46 - of even half your accomplishments.
00:31:50 - I do not think you know me that well.
00:31:55 The name of Anne Elliot has long had
00:32:00 If I dared, I would now breathe my sincerest wish
00:32:05 that name might never change.
00:32:10 - Sir...
00:32:12 to expect an immediate answer to my proposal.
00:32:16 But I cannot, in honour,
00:32:21 and perhaps tomorrow night at Camden Place
00:32:25 you will feel able to make me
00:32:28 the happiest and most fortunate of men.
00:32:55 Miss Elliot, I am charged
00:32:58 in regard to your family.
00:33:00 And since I am to leave Bath today without delay,
00:33:04 I should be obliged if I could
00:33:08 (CLOCK CHIMING)
00:33:13 (KNOCKING AT DOOR)
00:33:25 Hello, Anne, how are you?
00:33:26 Charles, Mary.
00:33:31 I am here to take the waters.
00:33:33 I have been most dreadfully unwell,
00:33:38 Father, Elizabeth.
00:33:39 Good heavens, it's Mary.
00:33:41 Sir Walter, Elizabeth, we have come
00:33:44 with mother and Henrietta.
00:33:47 - Who?
00:33:49 - Father, pray, do not trouble yourself.
00:33:52 She stayed at Uppercross with Captain Benwick.
00:33:54 - Who?
00:33:56 Pray, do not trouble yourself.
00:33:57 I suppose we shall have to invite
00:34:00 A party?
00:34:01 I shall be loathe
00:34:04 Will Mr Elliot be there? I must at all costs
00:34:07 Well, I have not the smallest intention
00:34:11 Wentworth.
00:34:12 - Charles.
00:34:15 I didn't expect to see you here.
00:34:16 Where are you staying?
00:34:20 - Mrs Musgrove.
00:34:22 Father, this is Captain Wentworth.
00:34:24 He is related to our tenants, the Crofts.
00:34:27 Captain, this is my father,
00:34:31 Yes and my eldest sister Elizabeth.
00:34:35 - Thank you, we are acquainted.
00:34:47 Well.
00:34:54 I am charged.
00:34:55 That is to say the Admiral,
00:35:02 that Mr Elliot...
00:35:08 That everything is settled now in your family
00:35:13 It was added that you were to live at Kellynch,
00:35:18 and my commission from the Admiral is
00:35:24 his lease at Kellynch shall be cancelled
00:35:26 and he and my sister will provide themselves
00:35:33 What answer shall I give?
00:35:40 Sir...
00:35:46 You will please thank the Admiral on my behalf,
00:35:52 but I must tell you that he is utterly misinformed.
00:36:00 Misinformed?
00:36:04 - Utterly?
00:36:07 Quite mistaken.
00:36:16 - No truth in any part of it?
00:36:20 And I should be grateful to know
00:36:26 As to that...
00:36:27 (KNOCKING AT DOOR)
00:36:29 Lady Russell is here.
00:36:36 Do you remember Lady Russell, Captain?
00:36:39 How could I forget?
00:36:41 Anne, I received your note.
00:36:44 Miss Elliot, if you'll excuse me
00:36:49 - Good day.
00:36:52 Is it true? Mr Elliot has proposed?
00:36:55 If you'll excuse me, Lady Russell,
00:37:02 Captain Wentworth.
00:37:04 Mrs Musgrove.
00:37:06 Anne.
00:37:08 What a delight.
00:37:11 Excuse me.
00:37:21 Anne, I must speak with you.
00:37:24 Must it be now?
00:37:26 Anne, I must ask.
00:37:30 - Yes, but...
00:37:32 but I can never forgive myself if I did not
00:37:36 - I only hope I'm not too late.
00:37:40 Mr Elliot is a man without heart or conscience.
00:37:44 A designing, cold-blooded being
00:37:48 His recent reconciliation with your father
00:37:51 He had heard a rumour in London
00:37:54 might be led to marry his daughter's companion.
00:37:56 - Mrs Clay?
00:37:59 And should she provide him
00:38:01 the child would inherit everything,
00:38:04 - But he is already rich.
00:38:08 He married his poor wife for money
00:38:11 But what he now desires above all
00:38:14 He cannot bear the thought
00:38:18 Well, why, then, would he wish to marry me?
00:38:21 Oh, his admiration for you is sincere,
00:38:25 Although it has not prevented him
00:38:31 - No.
00:38:33 He has promised to establish her
00:38:35 as soon as he is married to you.
00:38:39 There is nothing he would not do
00:38:45 I am profoundly grateful to you, Harriet.
00:38:49 But now if you'll forgive me, I must go.
00:39:12 - Captain Harville.
00:39:15 If you have come to call upon the Admiral
00:39:19 They went to take the waters
00:39:22 But since you are here,
00:39:26 Captain Wentworth bade me bring
00:39:30 Perhaps you would take it now.
00:39:32 - Thank you.
00:39:36 Thank you.
00:39:38 Then if you'll excuse me,
00:40:00 Miss Elliot,
00:40:04 You pierced my soul. I'm half agony, half hope.
00:40:10 Unjust I may have been,
00:40:12 weak and resentful I have been,
00:40:17 I offer myself to you again
00:40:20 than when you almost broke it eight years ago.
00:40:24 I have loved none but you.
00:40:27 You alone, who brought me to Bath,
00:40:29 for you alone, I think and plan.
00:40:33 Have you not seen this?
00:40:36 I can hardly write.
00:40:38 I must go, uncertain of my fate.
00:40:42 A word, a look, would be enough.
00:40:46 Only tell me that I am...
00:40:51 Tell me not that I am too late,
00:40:54 that such precious feelings are gone forever.
00:41:00 Why, Miss Elliot, you just missed Frederick.
00:41:04 He has just gone to call upon you
00:41:38 Anne.
00:41:39 - Charles.
00:41:42 Anne.
00:41:44 Thank you, Charles, I'm quite... quite well.
00:41:47 You look quite done for.
00:41:50 The thing of it is, I ought to be
00:41:55 A fellow there promised me the sight
00:41:58 Said he'd keep it unpacked
00:42:01 If I do not cut along now I shall miss out.
00:42:05 You know from his description, Wentworth,
00:42:07 it sounds a good deal like that 16-bore Mortimer
00:42:11 Do you remember?
00:42:13 (CHARLES CHATTERING)
00:42:30 Captain...
00:42:32 Captain,
00:42:35 I am... I am in receipt of your proposal
00:42:41 and am minded to accept it.
00:42:44 Thank you.
00:42:48 Are you
00:42:52 quite certain?
00:42:54 I am.
00:42:56 I am determined.
00:42:58 I will.
00:43:01 And nothing, you may be sure,
00:44:08 Why have we stopped?
00:44:11 You can't see?
00:44:20 Give me your hand.
00:44:47 I thought you might like to see
00:44:55 (GASPS)