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Ross has pamphlets made of the statement and covertly circulates them among his fellow MPs, other sympathizers, and an avidly interested Merceron. That night in London, Ross receives Bannantine’s written account backing up Ned’s claim of innocence. While the couple is processing this bizarre claim, the nanny catches up with Valentine and he runs off. Leaving, she spots someone observing them, and later, tells Ross she’s sure they’re all being watched.īack in Cornwall, Drake and Morwenna spot Valentine wandering alone on the cliffs – he insists to them that his father promised to bring his mother back. Ross, of course, ignores them both.ĭemelza, strolling with the children and Kitty through Hyde Park, spots Geoffrey Charles canoodling with Cecily concerned about the girl’s close connection to Hanson, she warns them to be discreet. Ross gets the same pointed advice from Wickham, the head of the King’s secret service. As someone eavesdrops (again), Bannantine stoutly defends Ned, but warns Ross that standing up for his friend could be unwise. The next morning, at Ross’s very crowded breakfast table, he receives a note from Bannantine, urgently requesting a clandestine meeting at a local tavern. Later, Dwight and Erskine observe the obviously bonkers Hadfield in prison, and as a guard eavesdrops, Erskine asks Dwight to testify in Hadfield’s defense, a move that could get him in trouble with the powers that be, who want Hadfield to hang. Erskine is intrigued, and no wonder he is Hadfield’s attorney. If that’s true, Dwight comments, the man may not be responsible for his actions.
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When Caroline asks his views on James Hadfield, the King’s would-be assassin, audience member Thomas Erskine* volunteers that Hadfield had suffered head injuries while defending the Crown. Ross continues to stand by his friend Ned despite his frequent outbursts and warnings against helping him.Photo: Mammoth ScreenĪs Caroline looks on in the audience at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dwight lectures on the treatment of mental illness, controversially arguing for kindness and patience toward the afflicted. Later, as they fence, Ross admonishes Ned for his recklessness. Ned characteristically spouts off and Ross rushes him out. Geoffrey Charles accepts the challenge, but is intercepted by Ross – for once, the adult in the room – who advises him to steer clear.Īt the magistrate Merceron’s chambers, Ross and Ned plead Ned’s case, but Merceron can’t do much to help without Bannantine’s testimony they must notify him immediately if Bannantine is found. Demelza notices a man – the same one we saw in the park – spying on them.Īlso in the Gardens, a masked Cecily, trailed by her long-suffering chaperone, keeps a rendezvous with a masked Geoffrey Charles, and teasingly dares him to tell her father (Hanson) that she should be allowed to marry as she chooses. Dwight worries, again, that Ned’s outbursts could be dangerous. Ross, Demelza, the Despards, and the Enyses take an evening stroll through Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, where Ned encounters Hanson, who openly insults Kitty as male passersby clap and jeer at “the courtesan.” Ned threatens Hanson, and Kitty quickly defuses the situation. Morwenna and Drake continue to struggle with intimacy, and Tess’s brazen insolence and acquisitive nature are proving to be a headache for Prudie, left in charge of Nampara in the family’s absence. Back in Cornwall, young Valentine is morosely playing alone his nanny only has eyes for baby Ursula. “Why would it be?” Meanwhile, in another part of town, Geoffrey Charles tries on his flashy new military school uniform and trades friendly banter with Cecily through a window.Ĭary is relieved that his nephew seems to be recovered, but George, in denial, is anything but – Elizabeth’s ghost is everywhere. Among the trees, an unknown man is eavesdropping.Ĭut to George, Cary, and Hanson, who is outlining his business holdings and need for an investor. While strolling in Hyde Park, Ned, still steamed about his false imprisonment, loudly vows revenge against “that bastard Hanson.” One source of his frustration: Ned’s former secretary (and possible character witness) James Bannantine has suddenly vanished. In London, Demelza and the children are reunited with Ross and some unexpected houseguests – Kitty and Ned. Confused about who's who? Check out our handy guide to the characters. Recap the previous and following episodes. Poldark airs Sundays at 8:00 pm and is available to stream.