1 00:01:08,054 --> 00:01:09,828 (CLOCK TICKING) 2 00:01:10,223 --> 00:01:13,363 JANE: "Boundaries of... 3 00:01:15,829 --> 00:01:17,205 "propriety... 4 00:01:21,868 --> 00:01:25,645 "vigorously assaulted... 5 00:01:34,380 --> 00:01:37,383 "...propriety were..." 6 00:01:39,853 --> 00:01:40,990 (EXCLAIMS) 7 00:01:52,866 --> 00:01:54,538 (PLAYING PIANO SOFTLY) 8 00:02:31,271 --> 00:02:36,516 "The boundaries of propriety were vigorously assaulted. 9 00:02:36,943 --> 00:02:40,647 "The boundaries of propriety were vigorously assaulted, as was only right, 10 00:02:40,647 --> 00:02:43,316 "but not quite breached, as was also right. 11 00:02:43,316 --> 00:02:44,817 "Nevertheless, 12 00:02:47,253 --> 00:02:48,857 "she was not pleased." 13 00:02:52,492 --> 00:02:53,595 (PIANO PLAYING LOUDLY) 14 00:03:10,143 --> 00:03:11,678 -What is it? -Jane. 15 00:03:12,879 --> 00:03:13,982 Oh. 16 00:03:25,525 --> 00:03:27,026 Jane! 17 00:03:32,865 --> 00:03:35,072 Oh, dear me. 18 00:03:35,201 --> 00:03:38,409 That girl needs a husband. 19 00:03:38,838 --> 00:03:42,285 And who's good enough? Nobody. 20 00:03:43,610 --> 00:03:46,045 I blame you for that. 21 00:03:46,045 --> 00:03:48,715 Being too much the model of perfection. 22 00:03:48,715 --> 00:03:50,285 (LAUGHS SARCASTICALLY) 23 00:03:50,783 --> 00:03:52,952 I've shared your bed for 32 years 24 00:03:52,952 --> 00:03:57,256 and perfection is something I have not encountered. 25 00:03:57,256 --> 00:03:58,325 Yet. 26 00:04:01,828 --> 00:04:06,777 No. Stop it. Mr Austen, it's Sunday! Stop, no, it's... 27 00:04:08,468 --> 00:04:10,003 (CHUCKLES) 28 00:04:11,104 --> 00:04:16,315 The utmost of a woman's character is expressed in the duties of daughter, 29 00:04:17,610 --> 00:04:22,559 sister and, eventually, wife and mother. 30 00:04:23,549 --> 00:04:30,364 It is secured by soft attraction, virtuous love and quiet in the early morning. 31 00:04:32,492 --> 00:04:35,795 lf a woman happens to have a particular superiority, 32 00:04:35,795 --> 00:04:40,539 for example, a profound mind, it is best kept a profound secret. 33 00:04:40,700 --> 00:04:44,875 Humour is liked more, but wit? No. 34 00:04:45,905 --> 00:04:49,042 lt is the most treacherous talent of them all. 35 00:04:49,042 --> 00:04:53,312 Now, George, old fellow, you know you have to stay. 36 00:04:53,312 --> 00:04:55,018 -Jenny! -George, George. 37 00:05:02,088 --> 00:05:05,364 MRS AUSTEN: Hurry along, Jane! We'll be late! 38 00:05:06,225 --> 00:05:09,296 JANE: When Her Ladyship calls, we must obey. 39 00:05:40,159 --> 00:05:42,332 MRS AUSTEN: Come along, Jane. 40 00:05:52,972 --> 00:05:57,045 Lady Gresham, may I introduce my niece Comtesse De Feuillide 41 00:05:58,978 --> 00:06:02,014 and Mr Fowle, Cassandra's fiance. 42 00:06:02,014 --> 00:06:07,720 -Comtesse? Then you presume to be French? -By marriage. 43 00:06:07,720 --> 00:06:10,690 Monsieur le Comte is notheee to pay his respects? 44 00:06:10,690 --> 00:06:12,892 A prior engagement, ma'am, 45 00:06:12,892 --> 00:06:16,696 Monsieur Ie Comtewas obliged to pay his eespectsto Madame Ie GuiIIotine. 46 00:06:16,696 --> 00:06:17,765 Oh! 47 00:06:21,167 --> 00:06:24,437 I see your nephew is with us again. 48 00:06:24,437 --> 00:06:25,847 Mr Wisley. 49 00:06:26,906 --> 00:06:29,784 Wisley is indispensable to my happiness. 50 00:06:34,380 --> 00:06:36,291 Well, do sit down. 51 00:06:42,688 --> 00:06:46,636 Mr Fowle and Cassandra are only recently engaged. 52 00:06:47,894 --> 00:06:49,762 When shall you marry? 53 00:06:49,762 --> 00:06:52,265 -Not for some time, Your Ladyship. -Why not? 54 00:06:52,265 --> 00:06:54,467 I'm also engaged to go to the West Indies 55 00:06:54,467 --> 00:06:57,904 with Lord Craven's expedition against the French, as chaplain. 56 00:06:57,904 --> 00:07:03,242 -What has Craven offered you? -I've hopes of a parish on my return. 57 00:07:03,242 --> 00:07:05,119 How much is it worth? 58 00:07:06,846 --> 00:07:09,451 Enough to marry on, in a modest way. 59 00:07:15,288 --> 00:07:19,826 Mr Wisley, did you know the Basingstoke assemblies resume? 60 00:07:19,826 --> 00:07:22,795 Very soon, I believe. 61 00:07:22,795 --> 00:07:27,266 -Jane does enjoy a ball. -Wisley can't abide them. 62 00:07:32,805 --> 00:07:34,147 But, sir, 63 00:07:34,707 --> 00:07:39,412 a ball is an indispensable blessing to the juvenile part of the neighbourhood. 64 00:07:39,412 --> 00:07:42,715 Everything agreeable in the way oftalking and sitting down together 65 00:07:42,715 --> 00:07:45,354 all managed with the utmost decorum. 66 00:07:46,185 --> 00:07:48,597 An amiable man could not object. 67 00:07:53,860 --> 00:07:55,999 Then I find I'm converted. 68 00:07:57,730 --> 00:07:59,832 JANE: Displayed like a brood mare. 69 00:07:59,832 --> 00:08:04,570 -Mr Wisley is a highly eligible young gentleman. -Oh, Mother! 70 00:08:04,570 --> 00:08:08,241 -You know our situation, Jane. -Oh! 71 00:08:08,241 --> 00:08:12,078 And he is Lady Gresham's favourite nephew and heir. 72 00:08:12,078 --> 00:08:14,751 One day, he shall inherit this. 73 00:08:16,115 --> 00:08:18,458 Excellent prospects! 74 00:08:25,091 --> 00:08:29,801 -His small fortune will not buy me. -What will buy you, cousin? 75 00:08:36,502 --> 00:08:39,312 MAN: More wary in the world, Mr Lefroy. 76 00:08:44,410 --> 00:08:45,820 (LAUGHING) 77 00:08:46,646 --> 00:08:48,614 You can pay me for that later. 78 00:08:48,614 --> 00:08:51,356 -Huzzah! Huzzah! -MAN: Come on, Mr Lefroy. 79 00:08:59,191 --> 00:09:00,965 Come on, man, hit him! 80 00:09:01,961 --> 00:09:03,201 Lefroy! 81 00:09:16,375 --> 00:09:19,845 -WOMAN: Glass of wine with you, sir? -Madam. 82 00:09:22,348 --> 00:09:24,020 (GROANING) 83 00:09:27,219 --> 00:09:31,223 -Displaying to advantage, I see, Lefroy. -Like the sword, Austen. 84 00:09:33,526 --> 00:09:35,494 How long before you have to get back to the sticks? 85 00:09:35,494 --> 00:09:37,163 A day. 86 00:09:37,163 --> 00:09:38,531 So soon? 87 00:09:38,531 --> 00:09:42,268 Doghouse, debts, but one must cut some sort of a figure even in the militia. 88 00:09:42,268 --> 00:09:45,404 Especially when condemned to a parsonage, my friend. 89 00:09:45,404 --> 00:09:46,605 Yes. 90 00:09:46,605 --> 00:09:52,011 Still, who is this sour-faced little virgin? 91 00:09:52,011 --> 00:09:53,854 Your pardon, ma'am. 92 00:09:55,514 --> 00:09:59,085 Mr Tom Lefroy, may I present Mr John Warren? 93 00:09:59,085 --> 00:10:03,622 Joining me in Hampshire, my father is preparing us both for holy orders. 94 00:10:03,622 --> 00:10:07,393 I understand you've visited Hampshire, Mr Lefroy. 95 00:10:07,393 --> 00:10:08,894 Last year. 96 00:10:10,262 --> 00:10:13,470 -Long visit, was it? -Very long, Mr Warren. Almost three hours. 97 00:10:13,766 --> 00:10:17,303 Mr Austen, you're devilishly handsome. A kiss, a kiss. 98 00:10:17,303 --> 00:10:18,941 Oops! 99 00:10:20,606 --> 00:10:22,775 So, Tom, where should we go? Vauxhall Gardens? 100 00:10:22,775 --> 00:10:24,377 Been there. 101 00:10:24,377 --> 00:10:27,113 Lefroy, there's a Tahitian Love Fest on at White's. 102 00:10:27,113 --> 00:10:28,280 Seen it. 103 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:30,549 -Crockford's? -Crockford's? Done that. 104 00:10:30,549 --> 00:10:32,451 Or did it do me? 105 00:10:32,451 --> 00:10:35,727 Wh-wh-what is a Tahitian Love Fest? 106 00:10:46,432 --> 00:10:48,002 Warren! 107 00:11:00,146 --> 00:11:02,489 HENRY: I humbly beg your pardon, sir. 108 00:11:03,349 --> 00:11:08,958 Theft of one pig is a crime, heinous to be sure, but two pigs... 109 00:11:11,690 --> 00:11:18,437 Two pigs is a violent assault on the very sanctity of private property itself. 110 00:11:21,867 --> 00:11:23,035 (WHISPERING) Excuse me. 111 00:11:23,035 --> 00:11:28,644 You and your kind are a canker on the body social. 112 00:11:30,976 --> 00:11:34,218 And cankers are cut out. 113 00:11:35,214 --> 00:11:38,350 Transportation for life. Next. 114 00:11:38,350 --> 00:11:39,518 (GAVEL BANGS) 115 00:11:39,518 --> 00:11:43,622 -Why are you here in London, sir? -To learn the law. 116 00:11:43,622 --> 00:11:48,060 -Which has no other end but what? -The preservation ofthe rights of property. 117 00:11:48,060 --> 00:11:50,863 -Against? -The mob. 118 00:11:50,863 --> 00:11:56,368 Therefore, order is kept because we have... 119 00:11:56,368 --> 00:12:00,406 -A standing army? -Good manners, sir, and prudence. 120 00:12:00,406 --> 00:12:03,250 -Do you know that word? Prudence? -Yes. 121 00:12:05,211 --> 00:12:07,213 Consider myself. 122 00:12:07,346 --> 00:12:13,057 I was born rich, certainly, but I remain rich by virtue of exceptional conduct. 123 00:12:13,219 --> 00:12:15,596 I have shown restraint. 124 00:12:18,090 --> 00:12:20,726 Your mother, my sister, became poor because she did not... 125 00:12:20,726 --> 00:12:22,361 She married my father because she loved him. 126 00:12:22,361 --> 00:12:26,499 Yes, and that's why you have so many brothers and sisters back there in... 127 00:12:26,499 --> 00:12:28,069 -Limerick. -Mmm. 128 00:12:32,071 --> 00:12:34,210 If you hope, I say hope... 129 00:12:35,274 --> 00:12:38,949 If you aspire to inherit my property, 130 00:12:41,347 --> 00:12:44,416 you must prove yourself more worthy. 131 00:12:44,416 --> 00:12:47,419 But what do we find? We find dissipation 132 00:12:47,419 --> 00:12:51,958 wild enough to glut the imaginings of a Hottentot braggadocio. 133 00:12:53,125 --> 00:12:56,731 Wild companions, gambling, 134 00:12:56,929 --> 00:13:01,734 running around St James's like a neck-or-nothing young blood of the fancy. 135 00:13:01,734 --> 00:13:04,908 -What kind of lawyer will that make? -Typical. 136 00:13:12,611 --> 00:13:14,249 Humour? 137 00:13:15,614 --> 00:13:19,926 Well, you're going to need that because I'm teaching you a lesson. 138 00:13:23,122 --> 00:13:27,729 I'm sending you to stay with your other relations, the Lefroys. 139 00:13:29,828 --> 00:13:35,634 -Uncle, they live in the country. -Deep in the country. 140 00:13:35,634 --> 00:13:36,737 (LANGLOIS CHUCKLING) 141 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:56,265 -Jane? -Mmm? 142 00:13:56,755 --> 00:13:58,199 Can you? 143 00:14:00,626 --> 00:14:02,002 Thank you. 144 00:14:03,195 --> 00:14:06,335 I think you two quite the prettiest sisters in England. 145 00:14:08,767 --> 00:14:10,940 Mr Fowle will be enchanted. 146 00:14:12,304 --> 00:14:14,841 San Domingo is half a world away. 147 00:14:16,508 --> 00:14:18,477 He'll forget me. 148 00:14:18,477 --> 00:14:22,047 Impossible. Look at the memory you're giving him tonight. 149 00:14:22,047 --> 00:14:23,215 (CHUCKLES) 150 00:14:23,215 --> 00:14:24,883 Cassie. 151 00:14:24,883 --> 00:14:28,990 His heart will stop at the very sight of you or he doesn't deserve to live. 152 00:14:30,623 --> 00:14:34,002 And, yes, I'm aware of the contradiction embodied in that sentence. 153 00:14:34,293 --> 00:14:35,894 (CARRIAGE APPROACHING) 154 00:14:35,894 --> 00:14:37,168 Is it? 155 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:43,810 -Jane! -Henry! 156 00:14:48,073 --> 00:14:49,574 You look wonderful. 157 00:14:50,376 --> 00:14:52,544 Well, hello, John. It's very good to see you. 158 00:14:52,544 --> 00:14:55,388 -Nice to see you. -Oh, John! 159 00:14:57,483 --> 00:14:58,689 George! 160 00:14:58,851 --> 00:15:00,330 (EXCLAIMING) 161 00:15:00,519 --> 00:15:02,555 MRS AUSTEN: Leave your brother alone. 162 00:15:05,824 --> 00:15:10,763 Jane! Jane? Have you heard? My father's nephew is staying with us. 163 00:15:10,763 --> 00:15:12,031 From London. 164 00:15:12,031 --> 00:15:13,699 -He is a... -A brilliant young lawyer. 165 00:15:13,699 --> 00:15:15,868 -Lucy, please. -With a reputation. 166 00:15:15,868 --> 00:15:17,102 For lateness? 167 00:15:17,102 --> 00:15:18,376 (CLINKING) 168 00:15:19,271 --> 00:15:22,377 MRS AUSTEN: Hat off, George. Hat off, Father's ready. 169 00:15:24,209 --> 00:15:26,078 -Thank you, John. -Please. 170 00:15:26,078 --> 00:15:29,715 REVEREND AUSTEN: The family is always moving in great ways and small. 171 00:15:29,715 --> 00:15:35,597 Firstly, the small. Henry is back from Oxford with his degree, 172 00:15:36,388 --> 00:15:38,090 -Thank goodness. -Well done. 173 00:15:38,090 --> 00:15:42,461 And our friend John, my new student. Then the great. 174 00:15:42,461 --> 00:15:46,966 Cassandra, who is forsaking us for her brother Edward and his family at the coast 175 00:15:47,933 --> 00:15:51,904 whilst Robert voyages to the West Indies with Lord Craven's expedition. 176 00:15:51,904 --> 00:15:58,150 And then, together, they can embark on that most great and most serious journey of life. 177 00:15:59,078 --> 00:16:02,981 Miss Austen, I understand you will be favouring us with a reading? 178 00:16:02,981 --> 00:16:04,817 -Do, Jane. -WOMAN: Do. 179 00:16:04,817 --> 00:16:06,919 MAN: Oh, please, Miss Jane. WOMAN: Oh, yes, Jane, do. 180 00:16:06,919 --> 00:16:08,295 Please, Jane. 181 00:16:16,128 --> 00:16:21,475 "Advice from a young lady on the engagement of her beloved sister Cassandra 182 00:16:22,601 --> 00:16:24,169 "to a Fowle." 183 00:16:24,169 --> 00:16:25,807 (ALL LAUGHING) 184 00:16:28,907 --> 00:16:33,479 "His addresses were offered in a manner violent enough to be flattering. 185 00:16:33,479 --> 00:16:37,950 "The boundaries of propriety were vigorously assaulted, as was only right, 186 00:16:38,083 --> 00:16:41,253 "but not quite breached, as was also right. 187 00:16:41,253 --> 00:16:43,323 "Nevertheless, she was..." 188 00:16:53,332 --> 00:16:58,611 And may I introduce my young nephew Mr Thomas Lefroy? 189 00:16:59,171 --> 00:17:00,274 WOMAN: Oh. 190 00:17:00,873 --> 00:17:04,684 REVEREND AUSTEN: And he's more than welcome. Join us, sir, join us. 191 00:17:06,378 --> 00:17:09,518 Green velvet coat. Vastly fashionable. 192 00:17:12,151 --> 00:17:14,631 You'll find this vastly amusing. 193 00:17:17,990 --> 00:17:19,969 "His addresses were... 194 00:17:22,895 --> 00:17:26,398 "The boundaries of propriety were vigorously assaulted, 195 00:17:26,398 --> 00:17:31,203 "as was only right, but not quite breached, as was also right. 196 00:17:31,203 --> 00:17:33,205 "Nevertheless, she was not pleased. 197 00:17:33,205 --> 00:17:38,051 "Her taste was refined, her sentiments noble, her person lovely, her figure elegant." 198 00:17:38,177 --> 00:17:39,917 (LAUGHING) 199 00:17:41,480 --> 00:17:44,650 Good God, there's writing on both sides of those pages. 200 00:17:44,650 --> 00:17:45,992 Shh. Damn it, man. 201 00:17:47,719 --> 00:17:50,889 "'It was only yesterday I repelled Lord Graham and his six million, 202 00:17:50,889 --> 00:17:54,426 "'which would have lasted me almost a twelve month, 203 00:17:54,426 --> 00:17:56,200 "'with economies...' 204 00:17:59,865 --> 00:18:01,500 "'...a treasure 205 00:18:01,500 --> 00:18:05,037 "'greater than all the jewels in India, an adoring heart."' 206 00:18:05,037 --> 00:18:06,238 God! 207 00:18:06,238 --> 00:18:09,378 "'And pray, madam, what am I to expect in return?' 208 00:18:09,875 --> 00:18:13,545 "'Expect? Well, you may expect to have me pleased from time to time."' 209 00:18:13,545 --> 00:18:15,080 Is this who I am? 210 00:18:16,381 --> 00:18:21,687 "And a sweet, gentle, pleading, innocent, 211 00:18:21,687 --> 00:18:28,229 "delicate, sympathetic, loyal, untutored, adoring female heart." 212 00:18:33,532 --> 00:18:34,900 The end. 213 00:18:34,900 --> 00:18:36,134 (ALL LAUGH) 214 00:18:36,134 --> 00:18:38,937 -Bravo, Jane. -WOMAN: Well done, Jane. 215 00:18:38,937 --> 00:18:40,806 (ALL APPLAUDING) 216 00:18:40,806 --> 00:18:42,114 MAN: Bravo. 217 00:18:43,075 --> 00:18:44,451 Well done. 218 00:18:50,115 --> 00:18:51,924 WOMAN: She speaks so well. 219 00:18:55,821 --> 00:18:58,665 Well, excessively charming, I thought. 220 00:18:59,892 --> 00:19:02,761 Well, accomplished enough, perhaps, 221 00:19:02,761 --> 00:19:07,903 but a metropolitan mind may be less susceptible to extended, juvenile self-regard. 222 00:19:10,936 --> 00:19:13,575 REVEREND AUSTEN: Well, thank you. We're both very proud. 223 00:19:29,021 --> 00:19:32,696 # In airy dreams 224 00:19:37,696 --> 00:19:39,106 (EXCLAIMS) 225 00:19:39,698 --> 00:19:45,204 # ...absent Iove to see 226 00:19:57,316 --> 00:20:01,127 # Dear you, oh, to think 227 00:20:01,653 --> 00:20:07,501 # On thee # 228 00:20:41,893 --> 00:20:44,236 MR LEFROY: Careful there, old fellow. 229 00:20:45,697 --> 00:20:47,540 TOM: Fine piece, Mr Lefroy. 230 00:20:48,734 --> 00:20:50,102 Handled a gun before, have you, Tom? 231 00:20:50,102 --> 00:20:51,269 -TOM: Mmm. -Tom! 232 00:20:51,269 --> 00:20:52,577 (LUCY SCREAMS) 233 00:20:53,672 --> 00:20:54,878 MR LEFROY: Jesus! 234 00:21:02,614 --> 00:21:04,889 -Tom. -Uncle? 235 00:21:05,851 --> 00:21:08,263 Why not try a walk? 236 00:21:09,121 --> 00:21:13,797 There's some very fine country round about. Very fine. 237 00:21:14,526 --> 00:21:15,629 A walk. 238 00:22:09,748 --> 00:22:10,919 Miss! 239 00:22:11,683 --> 00:22:13,287 Miss! Miss! 240 00:22:13,652 --> 00:22:15,290 Miss! Miss, I... 241 00:22:19,157 --> 00:22:20,328 Miss? 242 00:22:22,961 --> 00:22:24,129 Miss? 243 00:22:24,129 --> 00:22:26,871 -Miss... -Austen. 244 00:22:27,632 --> 00:22:29,202 Mr Lefroy. 245 00:22:30,202 --> 00:22:32,443 Yes, I know, but I am alone. 246 00:22:33,438 --> 00:22:35,474 -Except for me. -Exactly. 247 00:22:35,474 --> 00:22:37,275 Oh, come! 248 00:22:37,275 --> 00:22:41,146 What rules of conduct apply in this rural situation? 249 00:22:41,146 --> 00:22:43,888 We have been introduced, have we not? 250 00:22:44,950 --> 00:22:49,660 What value is there in an introduction when you cannot even remember my name? 251 00:22:49,788 --> 00:22:53,064 Indeed, can barely stay awake in my presence. 252 00:22:54,960 --> 00:22:56,161 Madam. 253 00:22:56,161 --> 00:22:59,898 These scruples must seem very provincial to a gentleman with such elevated airs, 254 00:22:59,898 --> 00:23:04,039 but I do not devise these rules. I am merely obliged to obey them. 255 00:23:05,871 --> 00:23:09,374 I have been told there is much to see upon a walk 256 00:23:09,374 --> 00:23:13,879 but all I've detected so far is a general tendency to green above and brown below. 257 00:23:13,879 --> 00:23:17,816 Yes, well, others have detected more. It is celebrated. 258 00:23:17,816 --> 00:23:20,922 -There's even a book about Selborne Wood. -Oh. 259 00:23:22,354 --> 00:23:24,026 A novel, perhaps? 260 00:23:26,825 --> 00:23:28,099 Novels? 261 00:23:29,828 --> 00:23:35,167 Being poor, insipid things, read by mere women, even, God forbid, written by mere women? 262 00:23:35,167 --> 00:23:36,835 I see, we're talking of your reading. 263 00:23:36,835 --> 00:23:40,939 As if the writing ofwomen did not display the greatest powers of mind, 264 00:23:40,939 --> 00:23:44,409 knowledge of human nature, the liveliest effusions of wit and humour 265 00:23:44,409 --> 00:23:47,379 and the best-chosen language imaginable? 266 00:23:47,379 --> 00:23:50,450 -Was I deficient in rapture? -In consciousness. 267 00:23:51,683 --> 00:23:53,287 It was... 268 00:23:56,588 --> 00:23:59,864 It was accomplished. 269 00:24:06,765 --> 00:24:08,300 It was ironic. 270 00:24:13,538 --> 00:24:16,985 -And you're sure I've not offended you? -Not at all. 271 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:32,998 My lords, ladies and gentlemen, the Grand Vizier's Flight. 272 00:24:37,095 --> 00:24:40,303 -May I have the honour? -How kind, cousin. 273 00:24:48,139 --> 00:24:50,744 -Miss Austen. -Mr Wisley. 274 00:24:51,743 --> 00:24:54,746 May I have the pleasure of this next dance? 275 00:24:56,848 --> 00:24:58,657 (CHATTERING) 276 00:25:00,852 --> 00:25:03,696 LUCY: Oh, no, we're so late. MRS LEFROY: Take care. 277 00:25:03,989 --> 00:25:05,757 Oh, thank you, Tom. 278 00:25:05,757 --> 00:25:06,963 LUCY: Hurry. MRS LEFROY: Lucy. 279 00:25:25,777 --> 00:25:26,978 (EXCLAIMS) 280 00:25:26,978 --> 00:25:28,184 WISLEY: Oh! 281 00:25:32,984 --> 00:25:34,554 I am mortified. 282 00:25:36,054 --> 00:25:39,000 I practised, but it won't stick. 283 00:25:49,167 --> 00:25:51,044 HENRY: What a lovely pair they make. 284 00:25:53,038 --> 00:25:54,673 Ah, Sister. 285 00:25:54,673 --> 00:25:58,376 ELIZA: What do you make of Mr Lefroy? JANE: We're honoured by his presence. 286 00:25:58,376 --> 00:25:59,511 You think? 287 00:25:59,511 --> 00:26:02,213 He does, with his preening, prancing, Irish-cum-Bond-Street airs. 288 00:26:02,213 --> 00:26:03,415 Jane. 289 00:26:03,415 --> 00:26:07,385 Well, I call it very high indeed, refusing to dance when there are so few gentleman. 290 00:26:07,385 --> 00:26:10,055 -Henry, are all your friends so disagreeable? -Jane. 291 00:26:10,055 --> 00:26:12,223 Where exactly in Ireland does he come from, anyway? 292 00:26:12,223 --> 00:26:14,100 Limerick, Miss Austen. 293 00:26:21,733 --> 00:26:24,936 I would regard it as a mark of extreme favour 294 00:26:24,936 --> 00:26:28,508 if you would stoop to honour me with this next dance. 295 00:26:29,874 --> 00:26:32,752 (COUNTRY DANCE MUSIC PLAYING) 296 00:26:34,079 --> 00:26:38,216 Being the first to dance with me, madam, I feel it only fair to inform you 297 00:26:38,216 --> 00:26:41,720 that you carry the standard for Hampshire hospitality. 298 00:26:41,720 --> 00:26:45,090 Ah, then your country reputation depends on my report. 299 00:26:45,090 --> 00:26:49,868 This, by the way, is called a country dance, after the French, contredanse. 300 00:26:53,365 --> 00:26:57,102 Not because it is exhibited at an uncouth rural assembly 301 00:26:57,102 --> 00:26:58,876 with glutinous pies, 302 00:27:01,606 --> 00:27:03,107 execrable Madeira 303 00:27:04,876 --> 00:27:06,578 and truly anarchic dancing. 304 00:27:06,578 --> 00:27:08,990 You judge the company severely, madam. 305 00:27:09,381 --> 00:27:12,717 -I was describing what you'd be thinking. -Allow me to think for myself. 306 00:27:12,717 --> 00:27:16,054 Gives me leave to do the same, sir, and come to a different conclusion. 307 00:27:16,054 --> 00:27:19,824 -Will you give so much to a woman? -It must depend on the woman 308 00:27:19,824 --> 00:27:21,894 and what she thinks of me. 309 00:27:23,161 --> 00:27:27,268 But you are above being pleased. 310 00:27:29,768 --> 00:27:32,137 And I think that you, miss, what was it? 311 00:27:32,137 --> 00:27:34,583 -Austen. Mr...? -Lefroy. 312 00:27:36,508 --> 00:27:42,458 I think that you, Miss Austen, consider yourself a cut above the company. 313 00:27:44,115 --> 00:27:45,252 Me? 314 00:27:47,452 --> 00:27:49,124 You, ma'am, 315 00:27:50,088 --> 00:27:52,329 secretly. 316 00:27:54,192 --> 00:27:55,932 (ALL APPLAUDING) 317 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:06,171 How many times did you stand up with that gentleman, Jane? 318 00:28:06,171 --> 00:28:08,206 -LUCY: Was it twice? -Twice would have been partial. 319 00:28:08,206 --> 00:28:10,975 -Thrice would have been absolutely... -LUCY: Flagrant. 320 00:28:10,975 --> 00:28:15,447 Careful, Jane, Lucy is right. Mr Lefroy does have a reputation. 321 00:28:15,447 --> 00:28:18,016 Presumably as the most disagreeable... 322 00:28:18,016 --> 00:28:22,123 "...insoIent, arrogant, impudent, 323 00:28:22,987 --> 00:28:28,732 "insufferabIe, impertinent of men." 324 00:28:35,500 --> 00:28:37,377 Too many adjectives. 325 00:28:50,815 --> 00:28:52,919 What is she trying to say? 326 00:28:53,518 --> 00:28:56,157 On your toes, gentlemen. No singles. 327 00:28:58,423 --> 00:28:59,591 (GRUNTS) 328 00:28:59,591 --> 00:29:00,933 (ALL CHEERING) 329 00:29:01,192 --> 00:29:03,262 Bowler's end, bowler's end. 330 00:29:07,098 --> 00:29:09,100 MAN 1 : Again! MAN 2: Run for more. 331 00:29:09,100 --> 00:29:12,206 I never feel more French than when I watch cricket. 332 00:29:13,938 --> 00:29:15,106 -Out. -Not out. 333 00:29:15,106 --> 00:29:16,274 -No? -No. 334 00:29:16,274 --> 00:29:17,946 MRS AUSTEN: Is he out? 335 00:29:23,348 --> 00:29:26,584 I begin to suspect you're flirting with my brother, cousin. 336 00:29:26,584 --> 00:29:30,532 Flirting is a woman's trade. One must keep in practice. 337 00:29:31,756 --> 00:29:32,924 (EXCLAIMS) 338 00:29:32,924 --> 00:29:34,300 You're gone. 339 00:29:34,759 --> 00:29:36,431 MAN: Well played, Tom. 340 00:29:38,596 --> 00:29:40,769 We're depending on you. 341 00:29:42,700 --> 00:29:44,440 MRS AUSTEN: Oh, it's Mr Warren's...turn. 342 00:29:46,037 --> 00:29:47,472 MAN: Best of luck! 343 00:29:47,472 --> 00:29:48,951 John Warren! 344 00:29:50,475 --> 00:29:52,284 MAN: Good luck, Mr Warren. 345 00:29:52,777 --> 00:29:55,086 John never was very good, though. 346 00:30:06,991 --> 00:30:08,731 MAN: Easy! 347 00:30:10,728 --> 00:30:12,263 MAN: Run, Warren, run! 348 00:30:12,263 --> 00:30:13,665 MAN 1 : Quickly, hurry! MAN 2: Run! 349 00:30:13,665 --> 00:30:15,337 Jolly good show! 350 00:30:16,134 --> 00:30:17,408 Watch. 351 00:30:19,103 --> 00:30:20,772 -UMPIRE: You're out. -Yah! 352 00:30:20,772 --> 00:30:22,440 -UMPIRE: You're gone, Mr Warren. -Oh, dear. 353 00:30:22,440 --> 00:30:24,317 Prodigious, Tom, prodigious. 354 00:30:25,076 --> 00:30:26,350 (LAUGHING) 355 00:30:27,946 --> 00:30:29,981 Thank you, Warren. On your way. 356 00:30:29,981 --> 00:30:31,619 MAN: Same again, Tom. 357 00:30:33,952 --> 00:30:37,855 -MRS AUSTEN: Well done, Mr Warren. -Bad ball. It's a terrible wicket. 358 00:30:37,855 --> 00:30:41,131 I hope you're not too disappointed, Miss Austen. 359 00:30:42,427 --> 00:30:44,372 Four more to win, Wisley. 360 00:30:46,331 --> 00:30:48,674 MAN 1 : Who's next? MAN 2: Come on! 361 00:30:49,867 --> 00:30:51,502 -LUCY: She can't... -Jane! 362 00:30:51,502 --> 00:30:54,105 What on earth are you going to do? 363 00:30:54,105 --> 00:30:56,474 WOMAN 1 : Irrepressible. WOMAN 2: ...she can. 364 00:30:56,474 --> 00:30:58,180 (CROWD APPLAUDING) 365 00:31:09,387 --> 00:31:10,695 MAN 1 : Move in! 366 00:31:11,689 --> 00:31:13,190 MAN 2: Go easy, Tom. 367 00:31:18,229 --> 00:31:20,038 MAN 3: Be gentle, Lefroy! 368 00:31:37,382 --> 00:31:38,690 (GRUNTS) 369 00:31:40,685 --> 00:31:41,993 (ALL EXCLAIM) 370 00:31:42,320 --> 00:31:44,489 Run, Jane, run! 371 00:31:44,489 --> 00:31:46,525 -Move! -Run! 372 00:31:47,992 --> 00:31:49,766 Only four more to win. 373 00:31:50,161 --> 00:31:52,732 MAN: Bowler's end! Move yourself, you lout! 374 00:31:56,167 --> 00:31:58,112 MAN: One more! WOMAN: Quickly! 375 00:31:58,670 --> 00:32:00,171 Go, go, go! 376 00:32:00,171 --> 00:32:01,513 UMPIRE: Not out. 377 00:32:04,542 --> 00:32:05,782 Bad luck, Lefroy. 378 00:32:11,049 --> 00:32:12,186 See? 379 00:32:16,587 --> 00:32:18,259 WOMAN: She was so good. 380 00:32:23,061 --> 00:32:27,198 -You've played this game before? -No choice, you see. She was raised by brothers. 381 00:32:27,198 --> 00:32:29,268 Time for a swim, I think. 382 00:32:33,438 --> 00:32:34,939 MRS AUSTEN: Well played, Henry. 383 00:32:34,939 --> 00:32:38,215 I dedicate our victory to La Comtesse de Feuillide. 384 00:32:41,913 --> 00:32:45,383 -Now, there's a decent bit of river over the hill. -Oh, yes? 385 00:32:46,584 --> 00:32:48,290 (EXCLAIMING) 386 00:32:50,788 --> 00:32:52,096 Careful! 387 00:33:09,841 --> 00:33:11,445 Come on, let's go! 388 00:33:13,311 --> 00:33:14,517 Wait! 389 00:33:19,016 --> 00:33:21,519 -Not this time, Lefroy. -Huh? 390 00:33:21,519 --> 00:33:22,827 You think not? 391 00:33:28,926 --> 00:33:30,200 (WHOOPING) 392 00:33:48,012 --> 00:33:49,180 (DOG BARKS) 393 00:33:49,180 --> 00:33:50,522 Down, boy. 394 00:33:53,017 --> 00:33:56,396 -Father, have you seen Tom? -No, Lucy, I've not. 395 00:34:01,359 --> 00:34:05,898 Besotted. Natural enough at 15. 396 00:34:06,631 --> 00:34:09,167 Love and sense are enemies at any age. 397 00:34:09,167 --> 00:34:13,308 -Mrs Lefroy, may I explore your library? -Of course. 398 00:34:14,839 --> 00:34:19,076 Lucy would marry him tomorrow, and what a terrible husband he would make. 399 00:34:19,076 --> 00:34:23,820 I suppose you mean his reputation. Experience can recommend a man. 400 00:34:43,734 --> 00:34:45,873 (MAN CHUCKLING) 401 00:35:04,088 --> 00:35:07,398 -Miss Austen. -Oh, Mr Lefroy. 402 00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:12,067 -And reading. -Yes. 403 00:35:12,697 --> 00:35:16,434 I've been looking through your book of the wood. Miss White's NaturaI History. 404 00:35:16,434 --> 00:35:17,537 Oh. 405 00:35:18,035 --> 00:35:21,778 -Well, how do you like it? -I cannot get on. It is too disturbing. 406 00:35:22,206 --> 00:35:23,776 -Disturbing? -Mmm. 407 00:35:24,976 --> 00:35:27,378 Take this observation. 408 00:35:27,378 --> 00:35:28,579 (CLEARS THROAT) 409 00:35:28,579 --> 00:35:33,221 "Swifts on a fine morning in May, flying this way, that way, 410 00:35:33,417 --> 00:35:37,626 "sailing around at a great height perfectly happily. Then... 411 00:35:38,289 --> 00:35:43,628 "Then one leaps onto the back of another, grasps tightly, 412 00:35:43,628 --> 00:35:50,170 "and forgetting to fly, they both sink down and down in a great, dying fall, 413 00:35:51,135 --> 00:35:55,276 "fathom after fathom, until the female utters..." 414 00:36:00,912 --> 00:36:01,981 Yes? 415 00:36:06,083 --> 00:36:10,361 "...the female utters a loud, piercing cry 416 00:36:13,624 --> 00:36:14,864 "of ecstasy." 417 00:36:20,264 --> 00:36:23,870 Is this conduct commonplace in the natural history of Hampshire? 418 00:36:26,604 --> 00:36:27,673 (STUTTERS) 419 00:36:29,373 --> 00:36:35,221 Your ignorance is understandable since you lack... What shall we call it? 420 00:36:36,948 --> 00:36:38,119 The history? 421 00:36:40,651 --> 00:36:43,988 Propriety commands me to ignorance. 422 00:36:43,988 --> 00:36:48,834 Condemns you to it and your writing to the status of female accomplishment. 423 00:36:49,660 --> 00:36:54,836 If you wish to practise the art offiction, to be the equal of a masculine author, 424 00:36:55,199 --> 00:36:57,804 experience is vital. 425 00:37:00,705 --> 00:37:01,911 I see. 426 00:37:03,407 --> 00:37:07,912 And what qualifies you to offer this advice? 427 00:37:08,713 --> 00:37:10,047 I know more of the world. 428 00:37:10,047 --> 00:37:11,682 (LAUGHS SARCASTICALLY) 429 00:37:11,682 --> 00:37:14,094 A great deal more, I gather. 430 00:37:15,586 --> 00:37:20,432 Enough to know that your horizons must be...widened 431 00:37:22,994 --> 00:37:25,098 by an extraordinary young man. 432 00:37:25,730 --> 00:37:28,566 By a very dangerous young man, 433 00:37:28,566 --> 00:37:31,535 one who has, no doubt, infected the hearts of many a young... 434 00:37:31,535 --> 00:37:35,210 -Young woman with the soft corruption... -Read this 435 00:37:36,607 --> 00:37:38,347 and you will understand. 436 00:37:45,683 --> 00:37:50,598 "When the phiIosopher heard that the fortress of virtue had aIready been subdued, 437 00:37:50,888 --> 00:37:54,028 "he began to give a Iarge scope to his desires. 438 00:37:54,225 --> 00:37:58,195 "His appetite was not of that squeamish kind which cannot feed on a dainty 439 00:37:58,195 --> 00:38:00,031 -"because another..." -TOM: "Another has tasted it." 440 00:38:00,031 --> 00:38:03,944 -He's not tasting this dainty. -What, dear? 441 00:38:04,869 --> 00:38:07,738 JANE: "...nor had her face much appearance of beauty. 442 00:38:07,738 --> 00:38:11,275 "But her cIothes being torn from aII the upper part of her body..." 443 00:38:11,275 --> 00:38:15,882 TOM: "...her breasts, which were well formed and extremeIy white, 444 00:38:16,447 --> 00:38:21,252 "attracted the eyes of her deIiverer, and for a few moments they stood siIent..." 445 00:38:21,252 --> 00:38:23,322 JANE: "...and gazing at each other." 446 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:38,571 (CHURCH BELL TOLLING) 447 00:38:47,778 --> 00:38:49,985 I have read your book. 448 00:38:51,582 --> 00:38:54,995 -I have read your book and disapprove. -Of course you do. 449 00:38:55,519 --> 00:39:01,594 -But of what? The scenes? Characters? The prose? -No, all good. 450 00:39:03,294 --> 00:39:05,774 -The morality? -Flawed. 451 00:39:06,297 --> 00:39:09,467 (LAUGHING) Well, of course, it is. But why? 452 00:39:09,467 --> 00:39:13,804 Vice leads to difficulty, virtue to reward. Bad characters come to bad ends. 453 00:39:13,804 --> 00:39:19,443 Exactly. But in life, bad characters often thrive. Take yourself. 454 00:39:19,443 --> 00:39:20,611 (TOM LAUGHING) 455 00:39:20,611 --> 00:39:24,786 And a novel must show how the world truly is, 456 00:39:25,015 --> 00:39:29,120 how characters genuinely think, how events actually occur. 457 00:39:29,120 --> 00:39:34,729 A novel should somehow reveal the true source of our actions. 458 00:39:37,061 --> 00:39:38,904 What of my hero's feelings? 459 00:39:39,330 --> 00:39:44,135 Well, it seems to me, sir, that your hero's very vigorous feelings 460 00:39:44,135 --> 00:39:47,471 caused him and everyone connected with him a great deal of trouble. 461 00:39:47,471 --> 00:39:50,008 Ah, well, if the book has troubled you... 462 00:39:50,341 --> 00:39:53,811 -Oh, but an orphan must know trouble. -What sort of trouble? 463 00:39:54,645 --> 00:39:56,419 All sorts of trouble. 464 00:40:05,923 --> 00:40:09,593 Laverton Fair. Vastly entertaining. Monstrous good idea, Jane. 465 00:40:09,593 --> 00:40:12,997 Yes, Miss Austen, not exactly your usual society, I'd say. 466 00:40:12,997 --> 00:40:15,374 Show a little imagination, Mr Lefroy. 467 00:40:45,129 --> 00:40:47,832 Trouble here enough. 468 00:40:47,832 --> 00:40:50,812 And freedom, the freedom of men. 469 00:40:51,202 --> 00:40:53,037 Do not you envy it? 470 00:40:53,037 --> 00:40:56,916 But I have the intense pleasure of observing it so closely. 471 00:41:00,578 --> 00:41:01,745 Ah. 472 00:41:01,745 --> 00:41:04,816 Now, there's a fool, to go to it with a professional. 473 00:41:05,049 --> 00:41:06,483 (GRUNTING) 474 00:41:06,483 --> 00:41:09,589 -You know about this, of course. -Of course. 475 00:41:09,720 --> 00:41:12,666 Yes, a vastly fashionable pastime in London. 476 00:41:20,664 --> 00:41:23,576 Beating a man to a pulp. What are you doing? 477 00:41:26,203 --> 00:41:28,512 Mr Lefroy, stop! 478 00:41:28,939 --> 00:41:30,213 TOM: Make way! 479 00:41:31,508 --> 00:41:33,043 (GRUNTING) 480 00:41:34,745 --> 00:41:37,953 -Stop! -Let us see how you fare against me, sir. 481 00:41:38,949 --> 00:41:40,257 Coming through. 482 00:41:44,588 --> 00:41:48,934 Five shillings on the gent. Who will take it? You, sir? That's the ticket. 483 00:41:51,061 --> 00:41:52,301 Have that. 484 00:41:54,131 --> 00:41:55,234 Thank you. 485 00:41:55,566 --> 00:41:57,409 Go on, hit him! 486 00:41:59,803 --> 00:42:02,283 Come on, Lefroy, hit him, man! 487 00:42:02,940 --> 00:42:06,888 Tom, you must stop. 488 00:42:10,147 --> 00:42:11,751 Come on, Lefroy! 489 00:42:14,718 --> 00:42:16,128 Up, sir. 490 00:42:19,056 --> 00:42:20,262 Tom! 491 00:42:21,258 --> 00:42:22,464 (EXCLAIMS) 492 00:42:22,826 --> 00:42:24,305 Lucy. 493 00:42:25,829 --> 00:42:27,569 (EXCLAIMING) 494 00:42:29,967 --> 00:42:34,074 -That's twice he's done that to me. -You spend money like water. 495 00:42:35,239 --> 00:42:37,742 I'm afraid it's damn low waterwith me. 496 00:42:37,908 --> 00:42:40,251 -I'm afraid I'm short, sir. -Take it. 497 00:42:41,812 --> 00:42:43,586 How embarrassing. 498 00:42:45,282 --> 00:42:46,419 Yeh! 499 00:42:46,984 --> 00:42:50,659 Mr Lefroy? Mr Lefroy? Mr Lefroy? 500 00:42:56,193 --> 00:42:58,434 Was I deficient in propriety? 501 00:43:01,131 --> 00:43:03,201 Why did you do that? 502 00:43:04,034 --> 00:43:07,310 Couldn't waste all those expensive boxing lessons. 503 00:43:10,374 --> 00:43:12,943 Forgive me if I suspect in you a sense of justice. 504 00:43:12,943 --> 00:43:14,786 (CHUCKLING) 505 00:43:17,648 --> 00:43:21,652 I am a lawyer. Justice plays no part in the law. 506 00:43:23,220 --> 00:43:24,994 Is that what you believe? 507 00:43:27,958 --> 00:43:29,493 I believe it. I must. 508 00:43:33,530 --> 00:43:34,974 I beg your leave. 509 00:43:43,907 --> 00:43:47,855 -Her heart is stirred. -It's a summer squall. 510 00:43:48,212 --> 00:43:54,390 Mr Lefroy will soon be gone. And Mr Wisley will still be waiting, I hope. 511 00:43:55,052 --> 00:43:58,389 -The man's a booby. -Oh, he will grow out of that. 512 00:43:58,389 --> 00:44:01,199 And she could fix him with very little trouble. 513 00:44:01,325 --> 00:44:04,161 You could persuade her. 514 00:44:04,161 --> 00:44:05,765 To sacrifice her happiness? 515 00:44:06,263 --> 00:44:11,368 Jane should have not the man who offers the best price, but the man she wants. 516 00:44:11,368 --> 00:44:13,040 Oh, Mr Austen. 517 00:44:13,604 --> 00:44:17,674 Must we have this conversation day in and day out? 518 00:44:17,674 --> 00:44:21,053 We'll end up in the gutter if we carry on like this. 519 00:44:38,295 --> 00:44:41,867 MRS AUSTEN: Jenny! Mr Austen! 520 00:44:43,967 --> 00:44:45,275 Where are you? 521 00:44:53,944 --> 00:44:55,286 (DOORBELL DINGS) 522 00:45:10,461 --> 00:45:12,804 So kind of you to return the call. 523 00:45:17,167 --> 00:45:20,341 -Will you take a dish of tea, ma'am? -Green tea? 524 00:45:21,271 --> 00:45:24,650 -Brown, Your Ladyship. -Then no. 525 00:45:30,581 --> 00:45:32,617 Where is your youngest daughter? 526 00:45:34,184 --> 00:45:36,664 She's visiting the poor, ma'am. 527 00:45:48,999 --> 00:45:52,378 Jane? Jane! 528 00:45:54,805 --> 00:46:01,552 At last. Lady Gresham and Mr Wisley have come to call. Where have you been? 529 00:46:03,447 --> 00:46:04,948 Ma'am. Sir. 530 00:46:06,617 --> 00:46:11,221 Well, perhaps... Perhaps the young people would like to take a walk? 531 00:46:11,221 --> 00:46:15,134 I see there's a pretty little wilderness at the side of the house. 532 00:46:16,727 --> 00:46:18,137 Excuse me. 533 00:46:22,633 --> 00:46:24,043 Jane? 534 00:46:27,504 --> 00:46:29,881 -What is she doing? -Writing. 535 00:46:31,875 --> 00:46:33,877 Can anything be done about it? 536 00:46:39,349 --> 00:46:42,753 Miss Austen, you may know 537 00:46:42,753 --> 00:46:45,756 that I have known you 538 00:46:45,756 --> 00:46:49,826 for some considerable time during my visits to Steventon. 539 00:46:49,826 --> 00:46:54,570 The garden is so affecting in this season. 540 00:46:55,499 --> 00:46:56,739 Indeed. 541 00:46:57,234 --> 00:47:02,410 -The impression you have given me has always... -The flowers particularly. 542 00:47:03,173 --> 00:47:06,443 What I'm trying to say is that I... 543 00:47:06,443 --> 00:47:08,879 I have a respectable property of 2,000 a year 544 00:47:08,879 --> 00:47:11,782 in addition to even greater expectations as Lady Gresham's heir, 545 00:47:11,782 --> 00:47:15,686 -to which it may be indelicate to refer. -Oh, indelicate, yes. 546 00:47:15,686 --> 00:47:19,690 It's yours. If we marry, all of it, yours. 547 00:47:23,427 --> 00:47:25,031 Mr Wisley... 548 00:47:29,866 --> 00:47:36,305 Your offer is most sincere, I can see, and gentleman-like, and it honours me, truly. 549 00:47:38,075 --> 00:47:42,819 But for all you are, and all you offer, I... 550 00:47:45,048 --> 00:47:46,117 Yes. 551 00:47:49,586 --> 00:47:50,996 (CLEARS THROAT) 552 00:47:57,294 --> 00:48:00,900 Sometimes affection is a shy flower that takes time to blossom. 553 00:48:07,971 --> 00:48:12,909 Lying to tradesmen, mending, scratching, scraping. 554 00:48:12,909 --> 00:48:16,413 Endlessly, endlessly making do! 555 00:48:16,413 --> 00:48:19,016 I understand that our circumstances are difficult, ma'am. 556 00:48:19,016 --> 00:48:23,287 -There is no money for you. -Surely something could be done. 557 00:48:23,287 --> 00:48:28,158 What we can put by must go to your brothers. You will have nothing, unless you marry. 558 00:48:28,158 --> 00:48:31,862 Well, then, I will have nothing. For I will not marry without affection, like my mother! 559 00:48:31,862 --> 00:48:35,138 And now I have to dig my own damn potatoes! 560 00:48:44,374 --> 00:48:50,222 Would you rather be a poor old maid? Ridiculous, despised, the butt of jokes? 561 00:48:50,681 --> 00:48:55,220 The legitimate sport of any village lout with a stone and an impudent tongue? 562 00:49:01,491 --> 00:49:05,200 Affection is desirable. 563 00:49:06,463 --> 00:49:10,376 Money is absolutely indispensable. 564 00:49:18,241 --> 00:49:19,879 I could live by my... 565 00:49:23,847 --> 00:49:24,984 Your what? 566 00:49:26,883 --> 00:49:28,987 -I could live by my... -Pen? 567 00:49:30,020 --> 00:49:32,756 Let's knock that notion on the head once and for all. 568 00:49:32,756 --> 00:49:34,098 What's this? 569 00:49:34,725 --> 00:49:37,899 Trouble amongst my women? 570 00:49:38,729 --> 00:49:39,900 Come, 571 00:49:41,064 --> 00:49:43,200 take hands and there's an end. 572 00:49:43,200 --> 00:49:46,738 -Where are you going? Miss! -To feed the pigs, ma'am. 573 00:50:04,554 --> 00:50:06,727 He could give you a splendid home. 574 00:50:08,458 --> 00:50:10,733 -A comfortable life. -Father. 575 00:50:12,396 --> 00:50:13,465 Consider. 576 00:50:14,765 --> 00:50:17,472 This is likely to be your best offer. 577 00:50:18,101 --> 00:50:19,375 Wisley? 578 00:50:20,937 --> 00:50:22,973 It is true, so far he has not impressed... 579 00:50:22,973 --> 00:50:26,386 -A booby. -He should grow out of that. 580 00:50:39,756 --> 00:50:42,600 Nothing destroys spirit 581 00:50:44,294 --> 00:50:45,795 like poverty. 582 00:50:56,807 --> 00:51:00,652 I saw Queen Marie Antoinette wear something the same at a ball once. 583 00:51:02,579 --> 00:51:06,322 Am I making a show? I am, I know. 584 00:51:09,653 --> 00:51:13,123 What trouble we take to make them like us when we like them. 585 00:51:16,092 --> 00:51:17,161 Henry? 586 00:51:20,330 --> 00:51:25,006 -Eliza, my brother is much younger than you. -And poorer. 587 00:51:27,804 --> 00:51:30,648 He knows that I care for him sincerely. 588 00:51:31,441 --> 00:51:33,176 I know that he is handsome... 589 00:51:33,176 --> 00:51:36,279 And the handsome young men must have something to live on as well as the plain. 590 00:51:36,279 --> 00:51:38,615 You encourage him to take you for money? 591 00:51:38,615 --> 00:51:41,051 -Men do. -That does not make it honourable. 592 00:51:41,051 --> 00:51:42,894 Well, I'm a sensible woman. 593 00:51:43,887 --> 00:51:46,492 I thank God I am not, by your description. 594 00:51:48,558 --> 00:51:52,229 If you were, you might have ascertained that your Irish friend has no money, not a penny 595 00:51:52,229 --> 00:51:55,005 and could not be expected to marry without it. 596 00:51:55,799 --> 00:51:57,972 Consider that at the ball tonight. 597 00:51:59,503 --> 00:52:04,315 In any event, he'll be gone tomorrow back to Bond Street where he can do no more harm. 598 00:53:57,554 --> 00:53:59,397 Good evening, Miss Austen. 599 00:54:01,791 --> 00:54:02,860 Yes, yes. 600 00:54:43,700 --> 00:54:46,009 (SLOW MUSIC PLAYING) 601 00:57:15,985 --> 00:57:18,431 Miss Jane Austen. 602 00:57:19,022 --> 00:57:20,159 Pleasure. 603 00:57:21,057 --> 00:57:24,265 WOMAN: We're very honoured to be here at your aunt's ball. 604 00:57:24,494 --> 00:57:26,735 TOM: You dance with passion. 605 00:57:27,864 --> 00:57:32,938 No sensible woman would demonstrate passion if the purpose were to attract a husband. 606 00:57:36,539 --> 00:57:38,746 -As opposed to a lover? -Hmm. 607 00:57:43,713 --> 00:57:46,049 Rest easy, Mr Lefroy. 608 00:57:46,049 --> 00:57:48,585 -I have no expectation on either account. -I did not mean to offend or hurt... 609 00:57:48,585 --> 00:57:53,124 Oh, no, no, of course not. Excuse me, I'm just overwarm. 610 00:57:53,890 --> 00:57:55,027 Pardon me. 611 00:58:06,636 --> 00:58:09,048 -Ah, Miss Austen. -Excuse me. 612 00:58:44,073 --> 00:58:48,945 HENRY: This is unbearable. My father is pressing for an early ordination, 613 00:58:48,945 --> 00:58:54,584 while my own inclination is to the scarlet of a captaincy in His Majesty's regulars. 614 00:58:54,584 --> 00:58:58,293 But I do not have the money to purchase one. 615 00:58:59,622 --> 00:59:00,964 I do. 616 00:59:02,825 --> 00:59:08,434 -Well, that, of course is impossible. -Oh, Henry, do not disguise yourself, not to me. 617 00:59:12,669 --> 00:59:16,480 The scarlet will suit you very well. 618 00:59:18,374 --> 00:59:22,049 Miss Austen? There you are. 619 00:59:32,455 --> 00:59:36,994 Miss Austen, I cannot believe I am obliged to have this conversation. 620 00:59:38,394 --> 00:59:39,531 Your Ladyship? 621 00:59:41,064 --> 00:59:45,239 Mr Wisley's mother, my own dear sister, died young. 622 00:59:46,469 --> 00:59:48,414 I have no children of my own. 623 00:59:49,505 --> 00:59:53,180 I hope you never come to understand the pain of that condition. 624 00:59:54,978 --> 01:00:00,427 Let us simply say my nephew's wishes are close to my heart, 625 01:00:02,185 --> 01:00:04,562 however extraordinary they may be. 626 01:00:07,924 --> 01:00:09,027 Well, 627 01:00:10,326 --> 01:00:12,499 your health seems robust. 628 01:00:13,663 --> 01:00:16,234 You have the usual accomplishments. 629 01:00:17,400 --> 01:00:19,937 Your person is agreeable. 630 01:00:22,572 --> 01:00:27,944 But when a young woman such as yourself receives the addresses 631 01:00:27,944 --> 01:00:33,519 from a gentleman such as my nephew, it is her duty to accept at once. 632 01:00:34,584 --> 01:00:36,222 But what do we find? 633 01:00:38,187 --> 01:00:40,189 -Independent thought? -Exactly. 634 01:00:41,524 --> 01:00:47,030 My nephew, Miss Austen, condescends far indeed 635 01:00:47,296 --> 01:00:52,135 in offering to the daughter of an obscure and impecunious clergyman. 636 01:00:52,135 --> 01:00:55,810 Impecunious? Your Ladyship is mistaken. 637 01:00:56,539 --> 01:00:58,780 I am never mistaken. 638 01:00:59,776 --> 01:01:03,724 Your father is in grave financial difficulties. 639 01:01:04,814 --> 01:01:06,793 But all is not lost. 640 01:01:08,251 --> 01:01:12,062 He has a daughter upon whom fortune has smiled. 641 01:01:27,670 --> 01:01:31,242 Mr Wisley is a good opportunity for Jane. 642 01:01:32,575 --> 01:01:34,918 She should accept him at once. 643 01:01:36,979 --> 01:01:39,652 Do not you think? 644 01:01:40,516 --> 01:01:43,622 -Lucy, let us take some refreshments. -What? Mother. 645 01:02:10,213 --> 01:02:13,455 I have learned of Mr Wisley's marriage proposal. 646 01:02:15,051 --> 01:02:16,552 My congratulations. 647 01:02:17,153 --> 01:02:22,659 Is there an alternative for a well-educated young woman of small fortune? 648 01:02:23,960 --> 01:02:25,734 How can you have him? 649 01:02:26,996 --> 01:02:29,132 Even with his thousands and his houses, 650 01:02:29,132 --> 01:02:33,375 how can you, of all people, dispose of yourself without affection? 651 01:02:37,173 --> 01:02:39,880 How can I dispose of myself with it? 652 01:02:42,812 --> 01:02:44,916 You are leaving tomorrow. 653 01:03:22,285 --> 01:03:25,459 -Did I do that well? -Very, very well. 654 01:03:26,422 --> 01:03:30,927 I wanted, just once, to do it well. 655 01:03:31,727 --> 01:03:34,537 (MEN CHATTERING) 656 01:03:37,233 --> 01:03:40,469 I have no money, no property, 657 01:03:40,469 --> 01:03:44,273 I am entirely dependent upon that bizarre old lunatic, my uncle. 658 01:03:44,273 --> 01:03:48,880 I cannot yet offer marriage. But you must know what I feel. 659 01:03:50,046 --> 01:03:51,752 Jane, I'm yours. 660 01:03:52,615 --> 01:03:57,325 Gah, I'm yours. I'm yours, heart and soul. 661 01:03:59,555 --> 01:04:01,591 Much good that is. 662 01:04:02,592 --> 01:04:04,727 Let me decide that. 663 01:04:04,727 --> 01:04:06,262 (MEN LAUGHING) 664 01:04:10,333 --> 01:04:11,834 What will we do? 665 01:04:14,937 --> 01:04:16,245 What we must. 666 01:04:24,280 --> 01:04:28,217 JANE: "My dearest Cassandra, my heart has wings. 667 01:04:28,217 --> 01:04:31,020 "Doubts and deIiberations are ended. 668 01:04:31,020 --> 01:04:36,162 "Soon I shaII escape the attentions of that great Iady and her scintiIIating nephew. 669 01:04:36,826 --> 01:04:39,996 "EIiza, Henry and I wiII join you at the coast, 670 01:04:39,996 --> 01:04:42,865 "but we are obIiged to break our journey in London. 671 01:04:42,865 --> 01:04:46,669 "Tom has cIeverIy secured an invitation to stay with his uncIe, the judge. 672 01:04:46,669 --> 01:04:49,639 "Let us hope we can convince him of my eIigibiIity. 673 01:04:49,639 --> 01:04:51,574 "PIease destroy this disgracefuI Ietter 674 01:04:51,574 --> 01:04:54,143 "the moment you have recovered from your astonishment. 675 01:04:54,143 --> 01:04:57,715 "Yours affectionateIy, and in haste, Jane." 676 01:05:01,984 --> 01:05:05,659 Tom! Our guests have arrived. 677 01:05:13,696 --> 01:05:14,765 Decorum. 678 01:05:15,498 --> 01:05:16,601 Countess. 679 01:05:17,433 --> 01:05:18,701 Sir. 680 01:05:18,701 --> 01:05:20,403 -Welcome... -Madame Ie Comtesse. 681 01:05:20,403 --> 01:05:26,546 Madame le Comtesse. Seldom, too seldom, my house receives the presence of nobility. 682 01:05:27,410 --> 01:05:29,719 And, of course, its friends. Please. 683 01:05:30,946 --> 01:05:34,052 Your stay is short. There's not a moment to lose. 684 01:05:34,283 --> 01:05:40,131 My nephew has devised a plan of metropolitan amusement. 685 01:05:40,623 --> 01:05:44,960 Pleasure is, as you would say, Madame, his forte. 686 01:05:44,960 --> 01:05:46,268 ELIZA: Ah, is it? 687 01:05:49,031 --> 01:05:51,300 Which battle was it, Tom? 688 01:05:51,300 --> 01:05:52,601 ViIIers-en-Cauchies. 689 01:05:52,601 --> 01:05:57,473 Very good. Thousands slain. Served those Frenchies out. 690 01:05:57,473 --> 01:06:01,911 Oh. Saving your presence, ma'am. 691 01:06:01,911 --> 01:06:05,081 Be not afraid of abusing the Jacobins on my account, Judge. 692 01:06:05,081 --> 01:06:09,085 -They guillotined my husband. -Oh, savages. Beasts. 693 01:06:09,085 --> 01:06:11,292 -And his property? -Confiscated. 694 01:06:12,054 --> 01:06:13,123 A disaster. 695 01:06:13,622 --> 01:06:17,059 Of course, by then, much of my wealth was portable, so... 696 01:06:17,059 --> 01:06:18,560 (CHUCKLING) 697 01:06:18,961 --> 01:06:21,497 Yes, portable property is happiness in a pocketbook. 698 01:06:21,497 --> 01:06:23,306 (LAUGHING) 699 01:06:25,267 --> 01:06:27,770 Do I detect you in irony? 700 01:06:32,074 --> 01:06:37,353 It is my considered opinion that irony is insult with a smiling face. 701 01:06:37,780 --> 01:06:39,816 HENRY: (LAUGHING) Indeed. 702 01:06:40,950 --> 01:06:42,019 No. 703 01:06:44,153 --> 01:06:45,256 No? 704 01:06:46,756 --> 01:06:51,034 No, irony is the bringing together of contradictory truths 705 01:06:51,494 --> 01:06:55,331 to make out of the contradiction a new truth with a laugh or a smile, 706 01:06:55,331 --> 01:06:59,335 and I confess that a truth must come with one or the other, 707 01:06:59,335 --> 01:07:04,113 or I account it as false and a denial ofthe very nature of humanity itself. 708 01:07:07,610 --> 01:07:09,020 (CHUCKLES) 709 01:07:12,715 --> 01:07:15,218 My cousin is a writer. 710 01:07:16,786 --> 01:07:19,163 -Of what? -Jane? 711 01:07:22,691 --> 01:07:23,794 Novels. 712 01:07:25,828 --> 01:07:28,365 A young woman of family? 713 01:07:30,065 --> 01:07:34,513 Yes, uncle, and tomorrow we go and visit another, Mrs Radcliffe. 714 01:07:35,538 --> 01:07:39,175 She keeps herselfto herself, almost a recluse, but I know her husband through the law. 715 01:07:39,175 --> 01:07:42,645 -Who? -The authoress, Mrs Radcliffe. 716 01:07:43,012 --> 01:07:45,815 -As writing is her profession. -Her what? 717 01:07:45,815 --> 01:07:48,584 - 500 pounds, uncle, for the last novel, The Mysteries of UdoIpho. 718 01:07:48,584 --> 01:07:51,353 -And £800, I believe, for her next. -The ItaIian. 719 01:07:51,353 --> 01:07:53,492 Above £1 ,000? 720 01:07:56,091 --> 01:07:59,504 The times, the times. 721 01:08:13,342 --> 01:08:16,045 You live so quietly. 722 01:08:16,045 --> 01:08:20,584 And yet your novels are filled with romance, danger, terror. 723 01:08:22,751 --> 01:08:24,696 Everything my life is not. 724 01:08:27,056 --> 01:08:28,227 Apparently. 725 01:08:29,024 --> 01:08:30,969 Of what do you wish to write? 726 01:08:33,629 --> 01:08:35,073 Of the heart. 727 01:08:36,232 --> 01:08:37,904 Do you know it? 728 01:08:39,068 --> 01:08:40,547 Not all of it. 729 01:08:41,704 --> 01:08:43,478 In time, you will. 730 01:08:44,373 --> 01:08:48,787 But even if that fails, that's what the imagination is for. 731 01:08:52,982 --> 01:08:56,292 Your imagination has brought you independence. 732 01:08:58,120 --> 01:09:01,999 At a cost to myself and to my husband. 733 01:09:03,425 --> 01:09:04,665 Poor William. 734 01:09:05,661 --> 01:09:08,564 To have a wife who has a mind is considered not quite proper. 735 01:09:08,564 --> 01:09:12,671 To have a wife with a literary reputation nothing short of scandalous. 736 01:09:18,073 --> 01:09:20,109 But it must be possible? 737 01:09:21,143 --> 01:09:23,850 -To live as both wife and author? -Oh. 738 01:09:24,847 --> 01:09:26,087 I think so. 739 01:09:28,117 --> 01:09:29,527 Though never easy. 740 01:09:50,339 --> 01:09:52,284 (SNORING) 741 01:10:08,123 --> 01:10:09,863 Could I really have this? 742 01:10:10,659 --> 01:10:12,194 What, precisely? 743 01:10:13,195 --> 01:10:14,537 (LAUGHS) You. 744 01:10:15,531 --> 01:10:16,805 Me, how? 745 01:10:18,734 --> 01:10:20,713 -This life with you. -Yes. 746 01:10:22,905 --> 01:10:24,239 HENRY: Lefroy. 747 01:10:24,239 --> 01:10:26,575 -Hush. The judge. -The man's like a rampant dog. 748 01:10:26,575 --> 01:10:28,054 (SIGHS) 749 01:10:30,312 --> 01:10:32,985 He will be generous. I'm sure of it. 750 01:10:34,216 --> 01:10:36,752 -You'll speak with him? -Tomorrow, I promise. 751 01:10:36,752 --> 01:10:39,061 I really must say good night. 752 01:10:39,822 --> 01:10:41,995 -Good night. -Good night. 753 01:10:44,360 --> 01:10:47,170 -Miss Austen? -Yes? 754 01:10:47,763 --> 01:10:49,207 Good night. 755 01:10:55,404 --> 01:11:00,216 You know, I think my mother is right. A husband, and the sooner, the better. 756 01:11:39,381 --> 01:11:42,157 (BELL TOLLING) 757 01:11:45,320 --> 01:11:49,598 Five girls of little fortune. 758 01:11:58,300 --> 01:12:04,512 JANE: "...sensibIy and as warmIy as a man vioIentIy in Iove can be supposed to do. 759 01:12:06,075 --> 01:12:11,081 "Mr Wickham was the happy man towards whom aImost every femaIe eye was turned. 760 01:12:17,086 --> 01:12:20,328 "...partiaI, prejudiced, absurd. 761 01:12:21,323 --> 01:12:24,497 "Watch for the first appearance of PemberIey Woods. 762 01:12:27,162 --> 01:12:29,264 "The happiness which this repIy produced... 763 01:12:29,264 --> 01:12:33,041 "It wiII not do. My feeIings wiII not be repressed." 764 01:13:14,543 --> 01:13:17,319 (CLOCK CHIMING) 765 01:13:24,153 --> 01:13:27,566 -Good morning, sir. -Good morning? 766 01:13:31,994 --> 01:13:35,168 -Has the world turned topsy? -Sir? 767 01:13:36,932 --> 01:13:39,935 I trust the countess is enjoying her visit? 768 01:13:40,269 --> 01:13:44,740 -(STAMMERING) I gather she is, sir. I... -Fine woman, very fine woman. 769 01:13:46,241 --> 01:13:47,447 TOM: Indeed. 770 01:13:47,876 --> 01:13:52,882 -I'd hoped to discuss a certain matter. -Your allowance is beyond negotiation. 771 01:13:58,720 --> 01:14:03,759 Now that you have had the opportunity to become acquainted with Miss Austen yourself, 772 01:14:03,759 --> 01:14:08,430 I am sure you will find, as I do, that she is a remarkable young woman. 773 01:14:08,430 --> 01:14:09,738 (EXCLAIMS) 774 01:14:11,533 --> 01:14:14,236 -This is an outrage! -If you will allow me to speak, sir. 775 01:14:14,236 --> 01:14:18,040 There is no need. This letter makes it absolutely clear. 776 01:14:18,040 --> 01:14:19,208 Letter? 777 01:14:19,208 --> 01:14:22,450 Now I know what you were at down in Hampshire. 778 01:14:22,978 --> 01:14:24,813 -It is from Steventon. -Is it true 779 01:14:24,813 --> 01:14:27,282 that you have practiced upon me with this chit? 780 01:14:27,282 --> 01:14:29,218 I wished you to know the young lady. 781 01:14:29,218 --> 01:14:31,320 I wished to introduce her to your affections discreetly. 782 01:14:31,320 --> 01:14:38,227 Aye! Blind me with the rich widow and then insinuate that penniless little husband-hunter! 783 01:14:38,227 --> 01:14:42,130 -Moderation, sir, I beg you! -That ironical little authoress. 784 01:14:42,130 --> 01:14:44,667 I wished you to know her for yourself. 785 01:14:45,267 --> 01:14:48,111 I was certain her merit would speak for her. 786 01:14:48,337 --> 01:14:52,250 -Consider, sir, my happiness is in your hands. -Happiness? 787 01:14:55,177 --> 01:14:56,311 Damn it, nephew, 788 01:14:56,311 --> 01:15:00,249 I had rather you were a whore-mongering blackguard with a chance of reform 789 01:15:00,249 --> 01:15:04,026 than a love-sick whelp sunk in a bad marriage. 790 01:15:19,801 --> 01:15:22,645 My uncle has refused to give his consent. 791 01:15:23,805 --> 01:15:26,979 -The letter has done its work. -Who sent it? 792 01:15:30,045 --> 01:15:31,546 Lady Gresham? 793 01:15:33,181 --> 01:15:34,557 Or her nephew. 794 01:15:43,225 --> 01:15:47,396 They think that they can do what they like with us, but I will not accept this. 795 01:15:47,396 --> 01:15:49,205 We have no choice. 796 01:15:50,299 --> 01:15:51,869 Of course we do. 797 01:15:55,671 --> 01:15:56,808 I... 798 01:16:03,912 --> 01:16:07,154 I depend entirely upon... 799 01:16:13,322 --> 01:16:15,358 Upon your uncle. 800 01:16:16,191 --> 01:16:17,567 Mmm. 801 01:16:19,328 --> 01:16:21,171 And I depend on you. 802 01:16:27,769 --> 01:16:29,680 So what will you do? 803 01:16:32,708 --> 01:16:34,187 What I must. 804 01:16:35,077 --> 01:16:39,614 I have a duty to my family, Jane. I must think of them as well as... 805 01:16:39,614 --> 01:16:40,717 Tom... 806 01:16:44,586 --> 01:16:47,623 Is that... Is that all you have to say to me? 807 01:17:04,306 --> 01:17:05,978 Goodbye, Mr Lefroy. 808 01:18:00,996 --> 01:18:04,966 The sentence of this court is that you be taken to the place whence you came 809 01:18:04,966 --> 01:18:08,379 and thence to a place of execution, 810 01:18:08,870 --> 01:18:13,648 and that you be there hanged by the neck until you are dead. 811 01:18:14,609 --> 01:18:17,385 May the Lord have mercy on your soul. 812 01:18:26,721 --> 01:18:27,961 Next. 813 01:18:40,669 --> 01:18:43,411 He has behaved so ill to you, Jane. 814 01:18:48,910 --> 01:18:52,016 Perhaps soon we can return home to Steventon. 815 01:18:54,316 --> 01:18:56,386 Is there any news of Robert? 816 01:19:03,091 --> 01:19:05,460 He has arrived in San Domingo at last. 817 01:19:05,460 --> 01:19:06,631 Good. 818 01:19:08,763 --> 01:19:09,832 Good. 819 01:19:34,723 --> 01:19:37,169 Glass of wine with you, sir? 820 01:19:38,827 --> 01:19:39,896 Yes. 821 01:19:40,495 --> 01:19:43,805 Yes, a toast from one member of the profession to another. 822 01:20:59,407 --> 01:21:02,877 I'm sorry to have been so disobliging in the past. 823 01:21:08,750 --> 01:21:10,251 Mr Wisley? 824 01:21:15,991 --> 01:21:19,597 So, the infamous Mrs Radcliffe. 825 01:21:20,095 --> 01:21:22,905 Was she really as gothic as her novels? 826 01:21:25,834 --> 01:21:28,136 Not in externals, 827 01:21:28,136 --> 01:21:31,172 but her inner landscape is quite picturesque, I suspect. 828 01:21:31,172 --> 01:21:32,742 True of us all. 829 01:22:31,800 --> 01:22:34,371 (WHISPERING) There's a message for Reverend Austen. 830 01:22:38,807 --> 01:22:42,482 -(WHISPERING) Message for Reverend Austen. -Thank you. 831 01:23:08,169 --> 01:23:09,511 ELIZA: Uncle? 832 01:23:25,854 --> 01:23:27,264 What is it? 833 01:23:32,727 --> 01:23:35,707 (SOBBING) 834 01:24:02,924 --> 01:24:05,563 (GASPING) 835 01:24:28,516 --> 01:24:32,191 It seemed he died very soon after landing in San Domingo. 836 01:24:32,487 --> 01:24:34,762 My God, he was hardly there. 837 01:24:35,690 --> 01:24:37,635 What was the disease? 838 01:24:38,927 --> 01:24:42,704 Yellow fever. Lord Craven, he wrote. 839 01:24:43,131 --> 01:24:46,501 He said that if he had known he was engaged to be married, 840 01:24:46,501 --> 01:24:48,810 he would never have taken him. 841 01:24:55,877 --> 01:24:58,653 Jane, there's something else. 842 01:25:00,381 --> 01:25:02,724 Mr Lefroy, Tom. 843 01:25:04,853 --> 01:25:05,956 What? 844 01:25:06,721 --> 01:25:09,724 I would keep this from you if I could. 845 01:25:09,891 --> 01:25:12,871 He's here visiting Mrs Lefroy and I... 846 01:25:12,994 --> 01:25:14,666 He is engaged. 847 01:25:25,173 --> 01:25:26,379 So soon? 848 01:26:00,008 --> 01:26:01,248 A letter? 849 01:26:03,578 --> 01:26:04,749 No. 850 01:26:05,313 --> 01:26:07,918 It's something I began in London. 851 01:26:12,320 --> 01:26:15,357 It is the tale of a young woman. 852 01:26:16,057 --> 01:26:17,729 Two young women. 853 01:26:20,061 --> 01:26:22,097 Better than their circumstances. 854 01:26:22,530 --> 01:26:24,098 So many are. 855 01:26:24,098 --> 01:26:27,078 And two young gentlemen who receive 856 01:26:27,569 --> 01:26:30,879 much better than their deserts as so very many do. 857 01:26:33,007 --> 01:26:34,247 Mmm. 858 01:26:38,613 --> 01:26:40,422 How does the story begin? 859 01:26:41,015 --> 01:26:42,584 -Badly. -And then? 860 01:26:42,584 --> 01:26:44,256 It gets worse. 861 01:26:46,020 --> 01:26:47,931 With, I hope, some humour. 862 01:26:53,795 --> 01:26:55,433 How does it end? 863 01:27:01,469 --> 01:27:03,972 They both make triumphant, happy endings. 864 01:27:06,240 --> 01:27:07,912 Brilliant marriages? 865 01:27:09,043 --> 01:27:11,386 Incandescent marriages 866 01:27:12,981 --> 01:27:14,721 to very rich men. 867 01:27:27,729 --> 01:27:31,233 You asked me a question. 868 01:27:32,233 --> 01:27:36,909 I am ready to give you an answer. But there is one matter to be settled. 869 01:27:40,642 --> 01:27:42,917 I cannot make you out, Mr Wisley. 870 01:27:44,946 --> 01:27:46,652 At times, you are 871 01:27:47,615 --> 01:27:50,818 the most gentleman-like man I know and yet you would... 872 01:27:50,818 --> 01:27:53,594 "Yet". What a sad word. 873 01:27:54,656 --> 01:27:59,502 And yet, you write yourself most tellingly to great effect. 874 01:28:00,962 --> 01:28:04,365 -I'm speaking, of course, ofyour letter. -What letter? 875 01:28:04,365 --> 01:28:07,641 Was your aunt the correspondent on your behalf? 876 01:28:09,671 --> 01:28:11,150 What matter? 877 01:28:12,140 --> 01:28:14,676 One way or another, passion makes fools of us all. 878 01:28:14,676 --> 01:28:17,178 I hope, in time, passion may regain your better opinion. 879 01:28:17,178 --> 01:28:19,157 The emotion is absurd. 880 01:28:20,114 --> 01:28:23,051 When you consider the sex to whom it is often directed, 881 01:28:23,051 --> 01:28:25,463 indistinguishable from folly. 882 01:28:27,455 --> 01:28:31,562 I thank you for the honour of your proposal. I accept. Good day. 883 01:28:58,586 --> 01:29:00,156 George, George. 884 01:29:00,822 --> 01:29:04,425 Mr Wisley is... He's an honourable man. 885 01:29:04,425 --> 01:29:06,598 You'll always have a place with me. 886 01:29:07,095 --> 01:29:08,403 (GRUNTS) 887 01:29:12,233 --> 01:29:13,609 Miss Austen. 888 01:29:15,870 --> 01:29:17,405 Mr Lefroy. 889 01:29:26,414 --> 01:29:27,585 Sir. 890 01:29:31,886 --> 01:29:35,356 I believe I must congratulate you, Mr Lefroy. 891 01:29:37,058 --> 01:29:41,062 And you've come to visit an old friend at such a time. How considerate. 892 01:29:47,568 --> 01:29:50,805 I have come 893 01:29:50,805 --> 01:29:53,751 to offer an explanation, belatedly, 894 01:29:54,876 --> 01:29:58,913 for my conduct. I cannot think how to describe it. 895 01:29:58,913 --> 01:30:01,484 Tell me about your lady, Mr Lefroy. 896 01:30:02,784 --> 01:30:04,854 From where does she come? 897 01:30:06,921 --> 01:30:09,094 She's from County Wexford. 898 01:30:09,457 --> 01:30:12,460 Your own country. Excellent. 899 01:30:14,862 --> 01:30:20,311 What was it that won her? Your manner, smiles and pleasing address? 900 01:30:26,207 --> 01:30:29,187 No, no, not at all. 901 01:30:29,343 --> 01:30:35,983 No, had I really experienced that emotion, I should, at present, detest the very sight of him. 902 01:30:35,983 --> 01:30:37,952 And you are mistaken. 903 01:30:37,952 --> 01:30:42,523 I'm even impartial towards the gloriously endowed Miss Wexford... 904 01:30:42,523 --> 01:30:44,195 I cannot do this. 905 01:30:54,168 --> 01:30:56,375 And so you would marry Wisley? 906 01:31:01,876 --> 01:31:03,650 (WHISPERS) Please? 907 01:31:06,814 --> 01:31:10,918 If there is a shred of truth or justice inside ofyou, 908 01:31:10,918 --> 01:31:13,221 -you cannot marry him. -Oh no, Mr Lefroy. 909 01:31:13,221 --> 01:31:16,257 Justice, by your own admission, you know little of, truth even less. 910 01:31:16,257 --> 01:31:20,864 Jane, I have tried. I have tried and I cannot live this lie. 911 01:31:21,863 --> 01:31:23,171 Can you? 912 01:31:24,265 --> 01:31:26,677 Jane, can you? 913 01:31:30,738 --> 01:31:34,378 What value will there be in life if we are not together? 914 01:31:41,849 --> 01:31:43,726 Run away with me. 915 01:31:46,254 --> 01:31:47,960 An elopement? 916 01:31:48,923 --> 01:31:51,266 That is exactly what I propose. 917 01:31:52,360 --> 01:31:56,967 We'll post to London, by Friday be in Scotland, and man and wife. 918 01:31:59,467 --> 01:32:01,947 -Leave everything? -Everything. 919 01:32:02,803 --> 01:32:05,306 It is the only way we can be together. 920 01:32:25,326 --> 01:32:27,396 You'll lose everything. 921 01:32:28,062 --> 01:32:32,510 Family, place. For what? 922 01:32:32,934 --> 01:32:35,676 A lifetime of drudgery on a pittance? 923 01:32:36,404 --> 01:32:39,783 A child every year and no means to lighten the load? 924 01:32:40,074 --> 01:32:43,111 -How will you write, Jane? -I do not know. 925 01:32:43,511 --> 01:32:46,514 But happiness is within my grasp and I cannot help myself. 926 01:32:46,514 --> 01:32:48,653 There is no sense in this. 927 01:32:52,987 --> 01:32:57,492 If you could have your Robert back, even like this, 928 01:32:58,592 --> 01:33:00,264 would you do it? 929 01:33:04,966 --> 01:33:06,501 (EXCLAIMS) 930 01:33:07,335 --> 01:33:11,339 -Please conceal my departure as long as possible. -Wait. 931 01:33:14,041 --> 01:33:15,281 Here. 932 01:33:17,311 --> 01:33:19,620 Take these. Now go, quickly. 933 01:33:55,483 --> 01:33:59,260 Come. Ifwe hurry, we can still make the morning coach. 934 01:33:59,587 --> 01:34:00,929 You are sure? 935 01:34:07,661 --> 01:34:09,003 Be careful. 936 01:34:11,165 --> 01:34:13,907 -Is it coming? -Not yet. 937 01:34:16,604 --> 01:34:19,880 Take my hand. All right? 938 01:34:20,274 --> 01:34:22,754 Hurry. I can hear it approaching. 939 01:34:27,948 --> 01:34:29,290 Here it is. 940 01:34:36,624 --> 01:34:38,068 Whoa. 941 01:34:39,126 --> 01:34:41,395 Two to London. We'll settle the first rest. 942 01:34:41,395 --> 01:34:43,238 -Yes? -Right you are, sir. 943 01:35:14,962 --> 01:35:17,237 Hampshire, your home county. 944 01:35:18,833 --> 01:35:20,175 It was. 945 01:35:23,971 --> 01:35:25,450 (LAUGHING) 946 01:35:26,340 --> 01:35:27,784 (RUMBLING) 947 01:35:29,743 --> 01:35:33,588 Stuck. Everybody out, ladies and gentlemen, please. 948 01:35:35,349 --> 01:35:37,952 -We need to lighten the load. -No, let me, let me. 949 01:35:37,952 --> 01:35:42,958 COACHMAN: I shall require you gentlemen to give me a hand, put your shoulders into it. 950 01:35:45,326 --> 01:35:50,605 Now, sir, if you can push on the coach itself. Excuse me, sir. Young gentleman? 951 01:35:50,764 --> 01:35:53,642 -Yes, yes. -You on the other side, sir, thank you. 952 01:35:54,135 --> 01:35:56,604 -Young gentleman, please come along. -All right. 953 01:35:56,604 --> 01:35:59,016 COACHMAN: Mind helping us? Thank you. 954 01:35:59,440 --> 01:36:02,113 Right, all together now then, sirs, please? 955 01:36:03,477 --> 01:36:06,048 (MEN GRUNTING) 956 01:36:07,281 --> 01:36:08,851 One, two, 957 01:36:09,617 --> 01:36:11,357 and a three and push! 958 01:36:12,486 --> 01:36:13,794 Come on. 959 01:36:15,156 --> 01:36:16,794 MRS LEFROY: "Dear Tom. 960 01:36:17,191 --> 01:36:20,171 "How timeIy was the arrivaI of the money you sent." 961 01:36:21,996 --> 01:36:24,635 COACHMAN: One, two and three! 962 01:36:29,737 --> 01:36:33,184 "It was so very much appreciated by your father and I. 963 01:36:33,807 --> 01:36:37,144 "You're so kind to share your uncIe's aIIowance. 964 01:36:37,144 --> 01:36:39,747 "Indeed, I do not dare think how we wouId survive without it." 965 01:36:39,747 --> 01:36:40,987 (GRUNTS) 966 01:36:46,720 --> 01:36:48,824 Well done. Thank you, sirs. 967 01:36:49,356 --> 01:36:53,804 All right, ladies and gentlemen, back on the coach as soon as you can, thank you. 968 01:37:03,604 --> 01:37:05,139 We are ready. 969 01:37:11,545 --> 01:37:13,786 -Worried? -No. 970 01:37:15,316 --> 01:37:19,286 -Is it the loss ofyour reputation? -No. 971 01:37:21,388 --> 01:37:22,923 The loss ofyours. 972 01:37:22,923 --> 01:37:26,927 -I do not... -Please, sir, come along, the coach is departing. 973 01:37:26,927 --> 01:37:28,133 Come. 974 01:38:04,331 --> 01:38:07,001 COACHMAN: Changing horses. Twenty minutes only. 975 01:38:07,001 --> 01:38:11,347 House of office at the back of the inn. All down, quick as you like. 976 01:38:33,794 --> 01:38:37,531 How many brothers and sisters do you have in Limerick, Tom? 977 01:38:37,531 --> 01:38:39,908 Enough. Why? 978 01:38:43,304 --> 01:38:46,140 What are the names ofyour brothers and sisters? 979 01:38:46,140 --> 01:38:47,550 They... 980 01:38:51,145 --> 01:38:53,318 On whom do they depend? 981 01:38:57,384 --> 01:38:58,652 (SIGHS) 982 01:38:58,652 --> 01:39:00,688 Your reputation is destroyed. 983 01:39:03,390 --> 01:39:06,860 Your profligacy is a beautiful sham. 984 01:39:18,672 --> 01:39:22,051 -I can earn money. -It will not be enough. 985 01:39:24,078 --> 01:39:25,613 I will rise. 986 01:39:26,447 --> 01:39:30,224 With a High Court Judge as your enemy? And a penniless wife? 987 01:39:31,418 --> 01:39:34,421 God knows how many mouths depending on you? 988 01:39:35,789 --> 01:39:40,465 My sweet, sweet friend, you will sink, and we will all sink with you. 989 01:39:40,694 --> 01:39:42,930 -I will... -COACHMAN: Hampshire Flyer. 990 01:39:42,930 --> 01:39:45,774 Hampshire Flyer's leaving in five minutes. 991 01:39:50,204 --> 01:39:53,651 No! No, Jane. 992 01:39:54,708 --> 01:39:56,377 I will never give you up. 993 01:39:56,377 --> 01:40:00,416 -Tom... -Don't speak or think. 994 01:40:01,749 --> 01:40:04,957 Just love me. Do you love me? 995 01:40:07,254 --> 01:40:08,460 Yes. 996 01:40:10,290 --> 01:40:14,135 But if our love destroys your family, it will destroy itself. 997 01:40:14,428 --> 01:40:15,838 -No. -Yes. 998 01:40:16,730 --> 01:40:21,068 In a long, slow degradation of guilt and regret and blame. 999 01:40:21,068 --> 01:40:22,603 That is nonsense. 1000 01:40:25,839 --> 01:40:27,113 Truth. 1001 01:40:28,308 --> 01:40:30,082 Made from contradiction. 1002 01:40:33,647 --> 01:40:36,024 But it must come with a smile. 1003 01:40:37,117 --> 01:40:41,759 Or else I shall count it as false and we shall have had no love at all. 1004 01:40:46,627 --> 01:40:48,834 Please. 1005 01:40:55,869 --> 01:40:57,177 Goodbye. 1006 01:41:14,188 --> 01:41:17,328 Typical bloody runaway. "Will I, won't I?" 1007 01:41:37,377 --> 01:41:39,754 Miss. Miss. 1008 01:41:44,585 --> 01:41:46,257 All right, offyou go. 1009 01:42:49,716 --> 01:42:52,389 (CLOCK TICKING) 1010 01:43:07,100 --> 01:43:08,476 Hello? 1011 01:43:12,773 --> 01:43:16,743 -Where is everyone? -Looking for you, Miss. Looking everywhere. 1012 01:43:17,778 --> 01:43:19,848 -Thank you, Jenny. -Mr Warren. 1013 01:43:24,084 --> 01:43:27,759 Your family tried to keep the matter from the servants, but... 1014 01:43:29,423 --> 01:43:33,160 Where is that blackguard Lefroy? My God, if Henry finds him, he'll kill him. 1015 01:43:33,160 --> 01:43:34,832 He won't find him. 1016 01:43:35,829 --> 01:43:38,036 If he does, he won't kill him. 1017 01:43:39,499 --> 01:43:41,171 There's no need. 1018 01:43:43,303 --> 01:43:46,579 What happened? 1019 01:43:48,842 --> 01:43:50,514 Nothing happened. 1020 01:43:52,646 --> 01:43:55,820 I see. I see. 1021 01:44:06,026 --> 01:44:07,266 Jane, 1022 01:44:10,197 --> 01:44:13,576 I may have less personal charm than Lefroy. 1023 01:44:14,735 --> 01:44:21,108 Superficial charm to some eyes. To others, it is mere affectation, but I... 1024 01:44:21,108 --> 01:44:23,554 -I have no hopes. -Hopes? 1025 01:44:25,579 --> 01:44:28,423 You cannot begin to imagine. 1026 01:44:28,782 --> 01:44:32,058 Thank you for the great honour of your offer, 1027 01:44:33,353 --> 01:44:35,958 but are there no other women in Hampshire? 1028 01:44:56,877 --> 01:44:59,254 It was you who wrote the judge. 1029 01:45:03,984 --> 01:45:07,454 You must consider how much I have always loved you. 1030 01:45:28,975 --> 01:45:31,284 (PLAYING SLOW SONG ON PIANO) 1031 01:45:55,936 --> 01:45:57,312 Well? 1032 01:46:02,175 --> 01:46:04,120 You came back to us. 1033 01:46:32,339 --> 01:46:33,647 Leave it. 1034 01:46:37,477 --> 01:46:41,648 Mr Austen, I must inform you that I shall not attend service today. 1035 01:46:41,648 --> 01:46:44,518 -Not in the presence ofthis young woman. -Indeed... 1036 01:46:44,518 --> 01:46:46,720 -If I must speak plainly... -Aunt. 1037 01:46:46,720 --> 01:46:50,924 I believe your youngest daughter has been on a journey. 1038 01:46:50,924 --> 01:46:55,729 -Her Ladyship considers travel a crime? -Unsanctioned travel. 1039 01:46:55,729 --> 01:46:59,933 Furthermore, be aware that my nephew has withdrawn his addresses 1040 01:46:59,933 --> 01:47:03,903 to someone without family, fortune, importance 1041 01:47:04,771 --> 01:47:08,275 and fatally tainted by suspicion. 1042 01:47:08,275 --> 01:47:13,451 -Oh, she has family, madam. -REVEREND AUSTEN: Indeed she has. 1043 01:47:14,748 --> 01:47:19,128 Importance may depend upon other matters than Your Ladyship can conceive. 1044 01:47:20,253 --> 01:47:23,928 As to fortune, a young woman might depend upon herself. 1045 01:47:26,359 --> 01:47:28,862 An interesting notion, Miss Austen. 1046 01:47:30,363 --> 01:47:31,569 (EXCLAIMING) 1047 01:47:36,069 --> 01:47:40,108 Oblige me a walk along the river to enlarge upon the topic. 1048 01:47:42,409 --> 01:47:43,717 Wisley? 1049 01:47:51,451 --> 01:47:56,423 I am sorry if my conduct has disappointed you, Mr Wisley. 1050 01:47:57,624 --> 01:48:01,728 It seems you cannot bring yourself to marry without affection. 1051 01:48:01,728 --> 01:48:03,434 Or even with it. 1052 01:48:04,965 --> 01:48:09,106 I respect you for that and share your opinion. Neither can I. 1053 01:48:11,805 --> 01:48:14,975 I'd always hoped to win your love in time, 1054 01:48:14,975 --> 01:48:18,845 but I am vain enough to want to be loved for myself rather than my money. 1055 01:48:18,845 --> 01:48:20,847 Do we part as friends? 1056 01:48:22,849 --> 01:48:24,293 We do. 1057 01:48:27,520 --> 01:48:30,159 -So, you will live... -By my pen. Yes. 1058 01:48:34,628 --> 01:48:37,699 Will all your stories have happy endings? 1059 01:48:38,431 --> 01:48:40,342 My characters will have, 1060 01:48:40,967 --> 01:48:43,276 after a little bit of trouble, 1061 01:48:44,671 --> 01:48:46,844 all that they desire. 1062 01:48:49,209 --> 01:48:52,155 The good do not always come to good ends. 1063 01:48:54,648 --> 01:48:57,458 It is a truth universally acknowledged. 1064 01:48:58,785 --> 01:49:01,788 JANE: "...that a singIe man in possession of a good fortune 1065 01:49:01,788 --> 01:49:03,657 "must be in want of a wife." 1066 01:49:03,657 --> 01:49:05,830 (ALL CHEERING) 1067 01:49:06,826 --> 01:49:09,996 "However IittIe known the feeIings or views of such a man may be 1068 01:49:09,996 --> 01:49:12,465 "on his first entering a neighbourhood, 1069 01:49:12,465 --> 01:49:16,413 "this truth is so weII fixed in the minds of the surrounding famiIies, 1070 01:49:18,238 --> 01:49:22,809 "that he is considered as the rightfuI property of some one or other of their daughters. 1071 01:49:22,809 --> 01:49:26,079 "'My dear Mr Bennet,' said his Iady to him, one day, 1072 01:49:26,079 --> 01:49:29,215 "'Have you heard that NetherfieId Park is Iet at Iast?' 1073 01:49:29,215 --> 01:49:31,685 "Mr Bennet repIied that he had not. 1074 01:49:31,685 --> 01:49:34,188 "'But it is,' returned she..." 1075 01:49:35,889 --> 01:49:38,164 (WOMAN SINGING OPERA) 1076 01:51:26,733 --> 01:51:29,803 Is it Miss Austen? The Miss Austen? 1077 01:51:29,803 --> 01:51:33,339 No, Madam. That courtesy, according to the customs of precedence, 1078 01:51:33,339 --> 01:51:35,408 belongs to my elder sister. 1079 01:51:35,408 --> 01:51:39,245 Miss Jane Austen, the authoeess of Pride and Prejudice? 1080 01:51:39,245 --> 01:51:43,516 My sister wishes to remain anonymous, but your kind regard is much appreciated. 1081 01:51:43,516 --> 01:51:45,393 -Thank you. -Thank you. 1082 01:52:19,252 --> 01:52:21,129 Please, come through. 1083 01:52:22,288 --> 01:52:23,857 I shall never forgive Henry for this. 1084 01:52:23,857 --> 01:52:26,963 Yes, you will. We always forgive him for everything. 1085 01:52:31,764 --> 01:52:34,210 Jane, an old friend. 1086 01:52:35,101 --> 01:52:36,773 Late as ever. 1087 01:52:38,605 --> 01:52:41,085 Madame le Comtesse, Miss Austen. 1088 01:52:43,543 --> 01:52:44,987 Mr Lefroy. 1089 01:52:52,752 --> 01:52:54,787 Please allow me to introduce to you 1090 01:52:54,787 --> 01:52:59,633 your most avid of admirers, my daughter, Miss Lefroy. 1091 01:53:01,327 --> 01:53:04,467 Miss Austen, what a pleasure to meet you. 1092 01:53:06,900 --> 01:53:09,402 Will you read for us this evening? 1093 01:53:09,402 --> 01:53:12,071 Ah, well, you see, my sister never reads. 1094 01:53:12,071 --> 01:53:15,241 Otherwise, how else is she supposed to remain anonymous? 1095 01:53:15,241 --> 01:53:16,776 -But... -Jane. 1096 01:53:24,751 --> 01:53:26,787 I will make an exception 1097 01:53:27,620 --> 01:53:29,793 if my new friend wishes it. 1098 01:53:32,091 --> 01:53:33,831 Come, sit by me. 1099 01:53:45,538 --> 01:53:47,381 She is lovely, Tom. 1100 01:53:49,409 --> 01:53:51,320 "She began now to comprehend 1101 01:53:52,545 --> 01:53:56,185 "that he was exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, 1102 01:53:56,716 --> 01:53:58,490 "would most suit her. 1103 01:53:59,385 --> 01:54:02,855 "His understanding and temper, though unlike her own, 1104 01:54:03,223 --> 01:54:05,862 "would have answered all herwishes. 1105 01:54:07,927 --> 01:54:11,764 "It was an union that must have been to the advantage of both. 1106 01:54:11,764 --> 01:54:13,967 "By her ease and liveliness, 1107 01:54:13,967 --> 01:54:17,642 "his mind might have been softened, his manners improved, 1108 01:54:18,204 --> 01:54:23,244 "and from his judgment, information and knowledge ofthe world, 1109 01:54:24,444 --> 01:54:28,050 "she must have received benefit of greater importance. 1110 01:54:29,382 --> 01:54:33,489 "But no such happy marriage could now teach the admiring multitude 1111 01:54:35,255 --> 01:54:38,793 "what connubial felicity really was."