Outlander: Blood of My Blood (2025) s01e08 Episode Script
A Virtuous Woman
1
[Julia] Previously
I wanted to thank you for
trying to help me find Julia.
My search has come to an end.
Henry.
Chasteberry.
When ingested, it's said
it can lessen your desire.
It's no good.
This is Fraser tartan.
Were you handfast?
[Ellen] 'Tis mine.
[Mrs. Fritz] Then hide it well,
and we willna speak of it again.
I canna refuse Malcolm's hand.
[Dougal] Get your hands off my sister!
A Fraser, the bastard
of Da's sworn enemy.
- [Brian] You've been married.
- [Lovat] Aye.
You've helped me greatly by
ensnaring the MacKenzie lass.
A seed of doubt has been planted
regarding Lady MacKenzie's virtue.
The Grants received a letter
regarding your character,
which is why a test must be performed
to ascertain whether or
not your virtue is intact.
[soft music plays]
[birds chirping]
What in God's name is this contraption?
Speculum.
It's an instrument that's been
used in various incarnations
since Roman times.
- After insertion
- Remove these implements.
We want the Grants to
believe our examination
will be accurate,
not based upon ancient barbarism.
A manual inspection, then?
Aye, and make a favorable determination.
I canna marry off a dead sister.
Do you think Ellen could
be hiding anything from us?
Oh, our sister with her silver tongue?
Aye, of course.
But she hasna had the
opportunity to misbehave,
has she?
Our men patrol the
grounds day and night,
and she canna leave Leoch
without my permission.
Why, thank you for that
kind explanation, brother.
But no, the only times she has
left has been at your command.
Beltane, House of Nairne
And whose fault is that,
that I was forced to send her
to either of those places?
Brother, if you think
Ellen would go anywhere
she didna want to go,
then you are fooling yourself.
You're not helping, Dougal.
Nothing has happened, has it?
She talks to you, does she not?
It hasna been the same
between us since
[tense music plays]
Since her betrothal.
Has she said anything,
anything to raise your suspicions?
No.
But that doesna mean I've
no right to have them.
You were with her at
the House of Nairne.
She was in Ned's care at Beltane.
Then maybe you should ask him.
[Colum] Was she ever out of your sight?
Who?
Ellen?
When?
She was under your
supervision at Beltane.
You were her chaperone.
You were watching her like a hawk.
Mostly,
w-when she wasn't busy charming
Malcolm Grant, of course.
I had to allow them a
moment or two together.
I was never far away.
And then, well, they were
declared May King and Queen.
All eyes were on them.
Well, it isna Malcolm who touched her,
or we wouldna be in this mess.
I honestly can't imagine
that anyone has.
Who would dare?
And-and Ellen has always been
beyond reproach in this regard.
Other than a few words with Malcolm,
she was with you every moment.
The only time that I
wasn't truly in her company
was when she joined the
procession of women
receiving fertility blessings.
She was, however,
accompanied by Jocasta,
who swore to me that she
wouldn't leave Ellen's side.
Misery loves company, as they say.
Jocasta wouldna do anything to harm
Ellen's chances with Malcolm.
She kens marriage would
make her sister miserable.
There's no love lost between
any of you, is there?
What has love to do with any of this?
Something to ponder, lad.
Your father might have
asked the same thing.
Well, what would you have told him?
That it has nothing to
do with any of this.
Or absolutely everything.
Why do any of us do what we do?
There's nothing I can do to
intervene on her behalf, Ned.
Whether or not Ellen
is found to be pure,
this is a grave matter.
Yeah, there's no need to remind me
of the utter ruin we face,
nor the revenge the Grants
would exact upon Ellen herself.
[dramatic music plays]
If she has sinned,
let us hope you'll find
a way to forgive her.
And if she's innocent,
that she'll find it in her heart
to forgive you,
forgive us.
If I find out that anyone
who has pledged an oath of loyalty to me
has not honored it,
I'll have their head.
Of course, my laird.
[door slams]
Mr. Gowan, i-is it time?
Oh, no, no, no.
Uh, we have a wee while.
The-the Grants haven't yet arrived.
I-I just came to see if all
was well with Lady Ellen.
But perhaps it would be
more delicate to consult
with yourself instead.
Very wise.
I-I-I trust you have taken great pains
to prepare Ellen for her examination.
Aye, she's as clean and pure
as a budding snowdrop in winter.
[chuckles]
Oh, I know she confides in you,
that she trusts you with
all her private matters.
Completely.
Very good.
I-I certainly don't want to pry,
but if Ellen were to
need your assistance
with something, say,
of a personal nature,
she wouldn't hesitate
to ask you, would she?
She hasn't disclosed anything
or asked any favors of
you that would require
particular discretion?
Shame on all of you
for putting her through such an ordeal.
All will be well once her
good name is restored,
Mistress Fitz.
[sighing]
Dinna fash, lass.
I ken you have your secrets,
but I have faith.
Your virtue will be confirmed.
[dramatic music plays]
Long the way ♪
O'er the bridge I crossed ♪
For my love ♪
For my love that's lost ♪
By the brae ♪
In the verdant moss ♪
Where I watch Where I wait ♪
For my love that's lost ♪
Hi a bho ♪
Hoireann eile o ♪
Hi a bho ♪
Fair a leo fair a lè ♪
Hi a bho ♪
Hoireann eile o ♪
'S tu mo run 'S tu mo ghràdh ♪
Agus m' eudail o ♪
[wind whooshing]
You asked for me, my lord?
Ah, I have a wee surprise for you.
I saw the traveling physician yesterday.
Are you unwell? Are we going somewhere?
Well-well, it's all
part of the surprise.
Well, not we, my sweet bride, me.
I'm going to drink from the
Well of Spa in Aberdeen.
Oh, I-I see.
That-that is a surprise.
Oh, a happy one, I hope.
You're hoping the waters will heal you.
Forgive me, but of what?
Well, it's not healing
I require, my dear,
but fortitude, rejuvenescence.
Taking the waters will restore
my prowess in our bedchamber.
The physician advised that I drink them
for a month at least,
well, after-well, after bathing in them,
of course, hmm.
Is it-is it quite far to Aberdeen?
Aye, oh, it's a journey
I'm happy to make
for my English rose.
And how long will you be gone?
Oh, don't fret, my sweet.
A night or two.
We'll be taking the cart,
and we'll return with as
many jugs as it will hold.
[dramatic music plays]
What a glorious season!
Ellen MacKenzie will be put to the test.
She will undergo an examination to see
if she is, in fact, a virgin.
[chuckles]
A MacKenzie deflowered by a Fraser.
[laughs] There's poetry in that.
Shakespeare himself
couldn't ask for more.
We were handfast, so we did no wrong.
[Lovat] Well, then perhaps
you should run along
to Leoch with that revelation
and save everyone some trouble.
Perhaps they'll treat the lass
more kindly because of it,
though I doubt it.
And for the first time,
those MacKenzie blaggards
will take the words and
deeds of a Fraser to heart.
Father, I care for her.
[chuckles]
Nonsense.
[chuckles]
When I return, we'll revel
in the ruinous outcome.
We'll show these
MacKenzies that we Frasers
are not to be trifled with.
"I shine, not burn,"
isn't that their wee motto?
They'll be set ablaze,
consumed, a blessed bonfire.
And Isaac Grant will be
thanking us as he warms himself
beside us in the heat
of their destruction,
our own bond renewed.
Aye, forged in flame.
Ah.
Where do you think you're going?
To rescue my wife.
You're making me nervous.
[Mrs. Fitz] Well,
sometimes unexpected conclusions
are drawn from proceedings
such as these.
Even with nothing to fear,
a woman can never be too careful.
That's all I'll say.
It's possible that a virtuous
woman could be deemed unchaste.
Well, it is not unheard of,
by any means.
But enough of that.
We must keep our courage up.
I ken you wouldna have
done anything foolish,
lass, even if you did
have eyes for another.
Lord, thinking on it,
perhaps all that's needed
to taint your water
is an impure thought.
How is that determined?
[Mrs. Fitz] You must be
able to hold your water,
just as a God-fearing lassie
endeavors to keep thoughts
of an indecent nature from her head.
I thought my water was
supposed to run, run clear.
Aye, but you must only
make water when asked
and no' before.
[scoffs]
Is it any wonder that a
false conclusion's drawn?
Ah, you mustna try to
be too clever, my dear.
You must follow the
instructions you're given
as best you can.
I'd hoped the howdie would be summoned
to carry out the examination.
She might have looked kindly upon you,
understood the plight you face
if your reputation's ruined.
Who is it, then?
Davie Beaton.
The physician.
Aye. 'Tis not so bad.
Davie's looked after
you since you were wee.
He's an honest man.
He'll make the correct determination.
What if he does?
What if he's not wrong?
What if I have lost my virtue?
Murtagh.
What's he done to you?
How could he?
I thought he kent better.
I dinna ken if I can forgive him.
He's endangered both of you.
He must never show his face here again.
I wasn't Murtagh.
Well, if it wasna him
Oh, God in heaven.
I dinna ken if it's better or worse.
Who?
I'll take his name to my grave.
I canna lose you, lass.
Is there nothing that can be done?
All that's left to us is prayer.
I willna be able to live
with myself if I dinna go.
This is madness.
If you do go, you willna
live to have any regrets.
You canna meddle in this.
I'm responsible.
I willna let her suffer
the consequences.
It was foolish enough
to involve yourself
with her at all.
Pledging yourself to Ellen MacKenzie.
I love her.
[sighs]
She will be the death of you.
You canna charge through Castle Leoch.
You are the son of Simon Fraser,
sworn enemy of Red Jacob.
- They'll kill you.
- You dinna understand.
[Davina] Of course I understand.
I'm your mother.
Can you understand that?
Tell him.
You're a mother.
Make my son see sense.
What's happened?
He's intending to steal Ellen MacKenzie
away from Leoch.
Risk his life to save hers.
She willna pass the test she faces,
a test to determine whether she's
A virgin?
[Brian] Aye.
The consequences for failing,
they'll kill her.
How can you do anything about it
without getting killed yourself?
Please, Julia, I beg of you,
help him see reason.
She's right.
I can help you.
[scoffs]
I dinna ken what you're doing,
but please dinna give him
any more reason to go.
I'll need ground sugar
and the white of an egg.
This is no time to be
baking a cake, lass.
[Julia] Not a cake, an elixir.
A remedy of sorts to
ensure that Lady Ellen
is deemed innocent.
How can you restore her?
I'll be blunt about it.
I can't restore the hymen,
if that's what they're looking for.
But what I'm concocting
should be convincing enough
to lead an examiner to believe
that a woman is intact,
and no one has to suffer.
Are you sure this will work?
I can't be certain,
but I have read of such things.
You can read?
I ken you said you could read,
lass, but
There is a compendium of medical texts
on the conditions of women.
It's called the Trotula.
It originated hundreds of years ago.
Women have been dealing
with such dilemmas
for a very long time.
This solution didn't arise from nowhere.
If you're determined to do this,
then you may as well let me help you,
give you every chance.
Do you know where cook
keeps the ingredients
for pickling meats?
Over here.
Vinegar. Ah, yes.
Alum.
Uh, Brian, do you have any
gunpowder or saltpeter?
It's a key component in gunpowder
and used to cure meat.
I need some.
I just hope I can reach Ellen in time.
Or that we can. You can't go alone.
No, no.
With my father gone, now's your
chance to leave with William.
What?
Where would she go?
Castle Grant.
I recently learned my husband
is the Grants' bladier.
[Brian] I promised I'd help you,
but with a more pressing
matter at hand
How can you breach the castle
without being intercepted by the guards?
Your presence would put Lady
Ellen in yet more danger.
[Brian] Leave that to me.
But I refuse to put you in harm's way.
We'll travel to Leoch together.
I will help Ellen to apply the mixture.
I know how to get there.
There's a secret passage.
I've slipped through
undetected once before.
Brian, let me do this for you.
Very well.
[tender music plays]
Brian, please dinna go.
Your son would never stand by
when the woman he loves is in danger.
If I go with him,
I may be able to keep
him out of harm's way.
I won't let him do anything
reckless, I promise.
[sighs]
Will you look after William for me?
Aye. Brian is my whole world.
The worry never goes away with bairns,
you ken, no matter how old they get.
I know.
That's why I have to do this for you.
I'll guard your son with my life,
since you're guarding mine wi' yours.
Your son is safe with me, lass.
[indistinct chatter]
I understand it was
your father who demanded
this test of Lady Ellen.
Aye.
He has his doubts about my betrothed,
but I have none.
And yet it is you who's
accompanying me now.
[Malcolm sighs]
It is I who will be marrying Lady Ellen.
Mm.
The laird wants you to know
the woman you're marrying,
faults and all.
I ken she's a virtuous woman.
Spirited, aye,
but generous and kindhearted.
And I've known that
since we were bairns.
She may not always think or
behave how others expect,
but she surprises me with her goodwill.
When you find a woman like that,
you don't want to let her go.
I was sorry to hear
the news of your wife.
To be parted with such finality,
that must be awful to bear.
A wound that time won't heal,
I'm afraid.
And Lady Ellen is the one
that you want by your side?
Without a doubt.
My father says a woman
with a mind of her own
is dangerous.
But I trust my judgment
of her character.
I have faith in the woman I love.
I can only hope that after putting her
through this ordeal,
she doesna have any doubts about me.
I know that your father has
your best intentions at heart.
[Malcolm scoffs]
But there will come a time
when you must do things your own way,
you know, according to your own beliefs.
Make your own judgments.
I am my own man.
One day, I'll be laird.
And it's Lady Ellen I want by my side.
[dramatic music plays]
Well, I'm employed by Isaac,
but as far as I'm concerned,
I serve your interests as well.
You are the future of Clan Grant.
I will do everything in my power
to help you secure your bride.
[footman] Sir.
[spirited music plays]
[Julia] Why have we stopped?
I'm sorry I canna accompany you
all the way to Castle Grant.
But if you follow this thoroughfare,
it will take you to Henry.
I promised your mother.
You needn't make any
sacrifices for my sake, lass.
The last time I ventured out alone,
I was abducted and sold into servitude.
But you may not have another
chance to reunite with Henry,
to retrieve wee William and be free.
I'm the only one who can
reach Ellen undetected.
If you go alone, do it your way,
and you die, well, then what?
I cannot risk going to my husband
knowing that one of you may
pay the ultimate price.
If you want to save Ellen from pain,
you won't make her live
through your death.
We'll try it your way first.
But if it doesn't work,
we'll do it my way.
[clicks tongue] Aye.
[Bug] These MacKenzies are slippery.
The lass most of all.
You know, given the delicate
nature of our business here
- [Malcolm] Mm.
- [person grunts]
[Henry]perhaps it might
be best if we receive
the MacKenzies first.
Can send for the rest
of our party later.
Aye, that seems sensible.
- Mr. Bug
- Mm?
[Malcolm]uh, why don't you wait here
and gather the others while Henry and I
pay our compliments to the MacKenzies?
The laird insisted I
accompany you on the journey.
And you have.
You may join us after our welcome,
once the rest of the party's arrived.
[dramatic music plays]
[Ned] This should show our
commitment to the Grants.
[Colum] Aye, we have every intention
of honoring the terms of this union,
having gone to great pains
to collect the full dowry requested.
Oh, every last penny is accounted for.
And what of the marriage contract?
It's been carefully reviewed,
and there are
no specific provisions for what happens
as a result of a test such as this.
I need no contract to
understand what happens to us
if Ellen is deemed impure.
We'd be rid of loyalist in-laws.
We lose our most important allies.
And your sister.
[Colum] Aye.
Let us hope Ellen is vindicated.
Though the lack of specified terms
provides us with an opening
to negotiate the dowry
anew for the injury caused.
[door clicks open]
Welcome to Leoch.
[door clatters shut]
- Mr. Grant.
- Mr. Gowan.
The laird sends his apologies.
I see. I hope all is well with him.
Thank you for making the journey here
and allowing us the opportunity
to put these baseless
accusations to rest.
As you can see, we have all
we need for your nuptials.
Once we're able to guarantee
our sister's virtue,
we wish to proceed with the ceremony.
I, too, am eager to put
this unfortunate formality
behind us.
Mr. Gowan, proceed.
[Ned] We have arranged
for the evaluation
to take place in the great hall.
Davie Beaton, a trusted physician
in these parts and neighboring clans,
has been summoned to oversee matters.
[Henry] Uh, Mr. Gowan,
Isaac was amenable to proceedings
taking place at Leoch,
but he does insist the Grants' physician
perform the examination.
Under the watchful eye
of a man of the cloth.
We werena apprised of this.
Our Beaton not good enough for you?
Of course.
The Grants must feel assured
of the veracity and reliability
of the outcome today.
Whatever you require,
we are here to oblige.
Perhaps our Beaton
could show you what
he's begun to prepare
and see that you're
adequately accommodated here.
I think that would be most helpful.
Thank you.
Christ.
The Grants and the Beaton are here.
We must hurry.
- You must stay down here.
- Dinna ask that of me.
No, I can stay out of sight,
protect you.
I'm disguised as a servant.
Furniture, essentially.
I can go unnoticed up
to Ellen's bedchamber.
- You can't.
- If she's not there?
[Julia] I'll find her.
What if we're too late?
Have faith.
I'll wait, but I willna wait long.
If I hear any commotion,
then I'm coming up.
[Malcolm] Check her water?
How undignified.
Is that absolutely necessary?
Your father requires it.
I don't want to cause Lady Ellen
any undue embarrassment, distress.
I was assured she wouldna
suffer during this exam.
Your father demands we be thorough.
Henry.
I fear that Lady Ellen will assume
that my presence is indicative
of my displeasure with her.
And she'll think that I've placed
these obstacles before her.
Um, with your permission,
I could relay that
to the MacKenzies' bladier
on your behalf, hmm?
Ah, thank you.
[clears throat] Mr. Gowan,
may I have a word?
Of course. Uh, I'll be with you shortly.
[indistinct whispering]
Julia?
[sighs]
[Ned] Mr. Grant?
You look as if you've seen a ghost.
My mind's playing tricks on me.
The longer I stay here,
the worse it becomes.
We may speak freely in the study.
[knock at door]
Heavens, is it time already?
What are you doing here?
How did you enter?
I've come to see Lady Ellen.
Julia?
I understand you're facing a trial,
and I want to help.
And why would a servant
of Castle Leathers
wish to aid her in her time of need?
Not all Frasers wish harm.
Some wish to protect.
We must act quickly, though.
It may take time for
the concoction to set
and tighten once applied.
What do you need to apply it?
Cloth to start, to make a
small compress of sorts.
Mistress Fitz, please help her.
I must say, I'm surprised you remained
in the service of the Grants.
I tried to leave.
I was recaptured.
And Isaac Grant allowed
you to keep your head?
Out of necessity.
He needs me to witness this examination.
Although once recovered
from his illness,
he might change his mind.
[sighs]
I need to leave, urgently.
And I believe the only way to do so
is to make another ally.
Who do you have in mind?
Malcolm.
I think I can gain freedom
from Mr. Bug's scrutiny
if Isaac's son demands it.
It appears that we have both grown tired
of Mr. Bug's company.
Yes, I can see why.
Malcolm he's-he's not like his father.
He's not as rigid or as cruel.
There is a compassion in him
that I think that I can appeal to.
I see it in the way that
he cares for Lady Ellen.
Look, if I needed to,
would it be possible for you to help me
procure a means of escape?
From here, during this visit?
If it came to that, yes.
I think that might be a little hasty.
Well, I may not have another chance.
I-I understand your restlessness, but
well, consider this.
I-if Lady Ellen is proven innocent,
the MacKenzies will want to negotiate
reductions to the dowry.
And if they do, then you will
have reason to return to Leoch,
or you could meet with me
at a place of your choosing.
You can plan your escape thoroughly
when the conditions are more favorable.
[door clicks open]
What's the difference between
a good bladier and a bad one,
do you think?
I couldn't possibly say.
A bad bladier will allow a matter
to drag on for many
moons for the right fee.
A good bladier kens
how to make the matter
last even longer.
You think of that all by yourself, hmm?
I'm not alone in my
distrust of your kind.
Our physician is ready to
examine the woman in question.
[knock at door]
That'll be them now.
You must try and delay
as long as possible.
I'll occupy them with
compliments and questions.
No, lass, you must not haver on.
Only a loose woman is
free with her speech.
Very well.
I dinna ken how,
but I'll find another way.
Mr. Grant.
Lady Ellen.
I'm sorry to trespass
upon your quarters.
My bladier arranged a moment
to speak wi' you alone.
I hope you'll forgive my intrusion.
I only wish we were meeting
under better circumstances.
Mm. Aye.
It's most unfortunate.
I must apologize for the hasty request
that's been made of you.
I ken you're as pure of
virtue as you are of heart.
It's my father who desired
to challenge your integrity.
If I may ask,
who launched this claim against me?
'Tis Simon Fraser who cast
stones upon your reputation.
That wicked old coot.
Once your honor is confirmed,
retribution shall be sought
for his false accusations.
Please, I only wish
that we could put this matter behind us.
Soon we shall.
You'll make them look
like the fools they are.
[tense music plays]
[physician] Lady Ellen MacKenzie,
I will be performing
today's examination.
Remove your dressing gown.
This way.
[indistinct whispering]
Have you anything you'd
like to say before we begin?
[indistinct whispering]
Very good.
We will begin with a tonic
of boiled sea holly.
[people murmuring]
Words and fluids flow
freely from a sinful woman,
whereas a virtuous woman
can hold her tongue
as well as her water.
[scoffs]
We ken Ellen canna hold her tongue,
so let us hope she can hold her water.
Can you not intervene, Ned?
We were informed by our Beaton
that the test would begin
with the examination
of Lady Ellen's water.
Is the administering of this tonic
and the long wait that follows
required to prove her purity?
The wait may not be long.
I'm satisfied to move
to the next portion
of the examination.
[sighs]
[indistinct whispering]
You may make water now.
[urine trickling]
[Ellen sighs]
[sniffles, sighs]
[trickling stops]
The water of a virgin
runs crystal clear,
like that of a clean spring,
a sign of her purity and virtue.
We will progress to
the final examination
to see if this woman is intact.
[dramatic music plays]
[Ellen breathing shakily]
'Tis finished now, lass.
[whimpers]
[suspenseful music plays]
[indistinct whispering]
Virgo intacta.
[dramatic music plays]
[Colum sighs]
[sighs]
[door clicks open]
Virgin virgo
virtuoso intacto.
- It worked?
- [Mrs. Fitz] Virtue intact.
- Oh, I'm so very relieved.
- [Mrs. Fitz] Thank you.
You protected my lady's honor,
and for that, I canna thank you enough.
But we must help you leave
before you put yourself
at further risk.
Oh, I'll go out the way I came in.
[Mrs. Fitz] How did you get in?
Uh, will you be crossing the bridge
on your way back to Leathers?
Yes.
Thank you, Julia,
for everything you've done,
the lengths to which you've gone.
I will be eternally indebted to you.
Now, please go in haste,
with my gratitude and love forevermore.
[Malcolm] I look forward to allaying
my father's fears with this good news.
A date for the wedding will soon be set.
It will be a joyous day.
Thank you for your cooperation, sir.
I trust we are all
satisfied with the result?
Indeed.
I shall begin the necessary arrangements
as soon as I return to Castle Grant.
I'll await your letter
regarding the details
of our proposed negotiation.
[Ned] Thank you, Mr. Grant.
Until we meet again.
Henry!
[gasps]
No, no, no, no, no.
No, this isn't real.
It can't be you.
Hope springs eternal.
Uh, the baby?
[chuckles]
I named him William.
After my grandfather.
[sighs]
Oh.
[door clicks open]
- [Brian] Lass.
- Brian.
- Is all well?
- Yes, yes, all is well.
- She was proven innocent.
- [sighs]
- Who are you?
- Is that
Yes, yes. This is my husband, Henry.
[Bug] Beauchamp, where are you?
- We must go.
- No. What?
- No. Why?
- [Julia] Brian's right.
No one can find us here or
know anything was amiss.
[Bug] Where did you
sneak off to this time?
I'm at Castle Leathers,
but you mustn't come looking for me.
But we've only just found
one another, please.
- Lass!
- [Julia] It's too dangerous.
We'll find our way back
to each other, I promise.
[door clatters shut]
[Bug] Beauchamp.
[Henry chuckles]
[Bug] There you are, you elusive bugger.
What were you doing down here?
I-I thought I saw my wife.
[Bug] Still haunted by ghosts, are we?
Come along, now.
Malcolm wishes to depart at once.
[soft music plays]
- Such sincerity is rare.
- Hmm?
I'm glad to see that you're
genuinely happy for me,
I must admit.
How could I not be?
I never doubted Lady Ellen for a moment.
Thank you for all that you've done.
I feel proud to have brought
you to my father's attention.
[Henry sighs]
I hope to keep you in our
service for many years to come.
[Henry chuckles]
Aye.
Such a pleasure to have you with us.
The pleasure is all mine.
[somber music plays]
What is it?
Your father has died.
I'm very sorry.
Mistress Fitzgibbons.
Dinna think I'm not grateful
that you saved Lady Ellen today.
But if you truly love her,
you'll stay away from her.
[door slams]
Sub extracted from file & improved
[Julia] Previously
I wanted to thank you for
trying to help me find Julia.
My search has come to an end.
Henry.
Chasteberry.
When ingested, it's said
it can lessen your desire.
It's no good.
This is Fraser tartan.
Were you handfast?
[Ellen] 'Tis mine.
[Mrs. Fritz] Then hide it well,
and we willna speak of it again.
I canna refuse Malcolm's hand.
[Dougal] Get your hands off my sister!
A Fraser, the bastard
of Da's sworn enemy.
- [Brian] You've been married.
- [Lovat] Aye.
You've helped me greatly by
ensnaring the MacKenzie lass.
A seed of doubt has been planted
regarding Lady MacKenzie's virtue.
The Grants received a letter
regarding your character,
which is why a test must be performed
to ascertain whether or
not your virtue is intact.
[soft music plays]
[birds chirping]
What in God's name is this contraption?
Speculum.
It's an instrument that's been
used in various incarnations
since Roman times.
- After insertion
- Remove these implements.
We want the Grants to
believe our examination
will be accurate,
not based upon ancient barbarism.
A manual inspection, then?
Aye, and make a favorable determination.
I canna marry off a dead sister.
Do you think Ellen could
be hiding anything from us?
Oh, our sister with her silver tongue?
Aye, of course.
But she hasna had the
opportunity to misbehave,
has she?
Our men patrol the
grounds day and night,
and she canna leave Leoch
without my permission.
Why, thank you for that
kind explanation, brother.
But no, the only times she has
left has been at your command.
Beltane, House of Nairne
And whose fault is that,
that I was forced to send her
to either of those places?
Brother, if you think
Ellen would go anywhere
she didna want to go,
then you are fooling yourself.
You're not helping, Dougal.
Nothing has happened, has it?
She talks to you, does she not?
It hasna been the same
between us since
[tense music plays]
Since her betrothal.
Has she said anything,
anything to raise your suspicions?
No.
But that doesna mean I've
no right to have them.
You were with her at
the House of Nairne.
She was in Ned's care at Beltane.
Then maybe you should ask him.
[Colum] Was she ever out of your sight?
Who?
Ellen?
When?
She was under your
supervision at Beltane.
You were her chaperone.
You were watching her like a hawk.
Mostly,
w-when she wasn't busy charming
Malcolm Grant, of course.
I had to allow them a
moment or two together.
I was never far away.
And then, well, they were
declared May King and Queen.
All eyes were on them.
Well, it isna Malcolm who touched her,
or we wouldna be in this mess.
I honestly can't imagine
that anyone has.
Who would dare?
And-and Ellen has always been
beyond reproach in this regard.
Other than a few words with Malcolm,
she was with you every moment.
The only time that I
wasn't truly in her company
was when she joined the
procession of women
receiving fertility blessings.
She was, however,
accompanied by Jocasta,
who swore to me that she
wouldn't leave Ellen's side.
Misery loves company, as they say.
Jocasta wouldna do anything to harm
Ellen's chances with Malcolm.
She kens marriage would
make her sister miserable.
There's no love lost between
any of you, is there?
What has love to do with any of this?
Something to ponder, lad.
Your father might have
asked the same thing.
Well, what would you have told him?
That it has nothing to
do with any of this.
Or absolutely everything.
Why do any of us do what we do?
There's nothing I can do to
intervene on her behalf, Ned.
Whether or not Ellen
is found to be pure,
this is a grave matter.
Yeah, there's no need to remind me
of the utter ruin we face,
nor the revenge the Grants
would exact upon Ellen herself.
[dramatic music plays]
If she has sinned,
let us hope you'll find
a way to forgive her.
And if she's innocent,
that she'll find it in her heart
to forgive you,
forgive us.
If I find out that anyone
who has pledged an oath of loyalty to me
has not honored it,
I'll have their head.
Of course, my laird.
[door slams]
Mr. Gowan, i-is it time?
Oh, no, no, no.
Uh, we have a wee while.
The-the Grants haven't yet arrived.
I-I just came to see if all
was well with Lady Ellen.
But perhaps it would be
more delicate to consult
with yourself instead.
Very wise.
I-I-I trust you have taken great pains
to prepare Ellen for her examination.
Aye, she's as clean and pure
as a budding snowdrop in winter.
[chuckles]
Oh, I know she confides in you,
that she trusts you with
all her private matters.
Completely.
Very good.
I-I certainly don't want to pry,
but if Ellen were to
need your assistance
with something, say,
of a personal nature,
she wouldn't hesitate
to ask you, would she?
She hasn't disclosed anything
or asked any favors of
you that would require
particular discretion?
Shame on all of you
for putting her through such an ordeal.
All will be well once her
good name is restored,
Mistress Fitz.
[sighing]
Dinna fash, lass.
I ken you have your secrets,
but I have faith.
Your virtue will be confirmed.
[dramatic music plays]
Long the way ♪
O'er the bridge I crossed ♪
For my love ♪
For my love that's lost ♪
By the brae ♪
In the verdant moss ♪
Where I watch Where I wait ♪
For my love that's lost ♪
Hi a bho ♪
Hoireann eile o ♪
Hi a bho ♪
Fair a leo fair a lè ♪
Hi a bho ♪
Hoireann eile o ♪
'S tu mo run 'S tu mo ghràdh ♪
Agus m' eudail o ♪
[wind whooshing]
You asked for me, my lord?
Ah, I have a wee surprise for you.
I saw the traveling physician yesterday.
Are you unwell? Are we going somewhere?
Well-well, it's all
part of the surprise.
Well, not we, my sweet bride, me.
I'm going to drink from the
Well of Spa in Aberdeen.
Oh, I-I see.
That-that is a surprise.
Oh, a happy one, I hope.
You're hoping the waters will heal you.
Forgive me, but of what?
Well, it's not healing
I require, my dear,
but fortitude, rejuvenescence.
Taking the waters will restore
my prowess in our bedchamber.
The physician advised that I drink them
for a month at least,
well, after-well, after bathing in them,
of course, hmm.
Is it-is it quite far to Aberdeen?
Aye, oh, it's a journey
I'm happy to make
for my English rose.
And how long will you be gone?
Oh, don't fret, my sweet.
A night or two.
We'll be taking the cart,
and we'll return with as
many jugs as it will hold.
[dramatic music plays]
What a glorious season!
Ellen MacKenzie will be put to the test.
She will undergo an examination to see
if she is, in fact, a virgin.
[chuckles]
A MacKenzie deflowered by a Fraser.
[laughs] There's poetry in that.
Shakespeare himself
couldn't ask for more.
We were handfast, so we did no wrong.
[Lovat] Well, then perhaps
you should run along
to Leoch with that revelation
and save everyone some trouble.
Perhaps they'll treat the lass
more kindly because of it,
though I doubt it.
And for the first time,
those MacKenzie blaggards
will take the words and
deeds of a Fraser to heart.
Father, I care for her.
[chuckles]
Nonsense.
[chuckles]
When I return, we'll revel
in the ruinous outcome.
We'll show these
MacKenzies that we Frasers
are not to be trifled with.
"I shine, not burn,"
isn't that their wee motto?
They'll be set ablaze,
consumed, a blessed bonfire.
And Isaac Grant will be
thanking us as he warms himself
beside us in the heat
of their destruction,
our own bond renewed.
Aye, forged in flame.
Ah.
Where do you think you're going?
To rescue my wife.
You're making me nervous.
[Mrs. Fitz] Well,
sometimes unexpected conclusions
are drawn from proceedings
such as these.
Even with nothing to fear,
a woman can never be too careful.
That's all I'll say.
It's possible that a virtuous
woman could be deemed unchaste.
Well, it is not unheard of,
by any means.
But enough of that.
We must keep our courage up.
I ken you wouldna have
done anything foolish,
lass, even if you did
have eyes for another.
Lord, thinking on it,
perhaps all that's needed
to taint your water
is an impure thought.
How is that determined?
[Mrs. Fitz] You must be
able to hold your water,
just as a God-fearing lassie
endeavors to keep thoughts
of an indecent nature from her head.
I thought my water was
supposed to run, run clear.
Aye, but you must only
make water when asked
and no' before.
[scoffs]
Is it any wonder that a
false conclusion's drawn?
Ah, you mustna try to
be too clever, my dear.
You must follow the
instructions you're given
as best you can.
I'd hoped the howdie would be summoned
to carry out the examination.
She might have looked kindly upon you,
understood the plight you face
if your reputation's ruined.
Who is it, then?
Davie Beaton.
The physician.
Aye. 'Tis not so bad.
Davie's looked after
you since you were wee.
He's an honest man.
He'll make the correct determination.
What if he does?
What if he's not wrong?
What if I have lost my virtue?
Murtagh.
What's he done to you?
How could he?
I thought he kent better.
I dinna ken if I can forgive him.
He's endangered both of you.
He must never show his face here again.
I wasn't Murtagh.
Well, if it wasna him
Oh, God in heaven.
I dinna ken if it's better or worse.
Who?
I'll take his name to my grave.
I canna lose you, lass.
Is there nothing that can be done?
All that's left to us is prayer.
I willna be able to live
with myself if I dinna go.
This is madness.
If you do go, you willna
live to have any regrets.
You canna meddle in this.
I'm responsible.
I willna let her suffer
the consequences.
It was foolish enough
to involve yourself
with her at all.
Pledging yourself to Ellen MacKenzie.
I love her.
[sighs]
She will be the death of you.
You canna charge through Castle Leoch.
You are the son of Simon Fraser,
sworn enemy of Red Jacob.
- They'll kill you.
- You dinna understand.
[Davina] Of course I understand.
I'm your mother.
Can you understand that?
Tell him.
You're a mother.
Make my son see sense.
What's happened?
He's intending to steal Ellen MacKenzie
away from Leoch.
Risk his life to save hers.
She willna pass the test she faces,
a test to determine whether she's
A virgin?
[Brian] Aye.
The consequences for failing,
they'll kill her.
How can you do anything about it
without getting killed yourself?
Please, Julia, I beg of you,
help him see reason.
She's right.
I can help you.
[scoffs]
I dinna ken what you're doing,
but please dinna give him
any more reason to go.
I'll need ground sugar
and the white of an egg.
This is no time to be
baking a cake, lass.
[Julia] Not a cake, an elixir.
A remedy of sorts to
ensure that Lady Ellen
is deemed innocent.
How can you restore her?
I'll be blunt about it.
I can't restore the hymen,
if that's what they're looking for.
But what I'm concocting
should be convincing enough
to lead an examiner to believe
that a woman is intact,
and no one has to suffer.
Are you sure this will work?
I can't be certain,
but I have read of such things.
You can read?
I ken you said you could read,
lass, but
There is a compendium of medical texts
on the conditions of women.
It's called the Trotula.
It originated hundreds of years ago.
Women have been dealing
with such dilemmas
for a very long time.
This solution didn't arise from nowhere.
If you're determined to do this,
then you may as well let me help you,
give you every chance.
Do you know where cook
keeps the ingredients
for pickling meats?
Over here.
Vinegar. Ah, yes.
Alum.
Uh, Brian, do you have any
gunpowder or saltpeter?
It's a key component in gunpowder
and used to cure meat.
I need some.
I just hope I can reach Ellen in time.
Or that we can. You can't go alone.
No, no.
With my father gone, now's your
chance to leave with William.
What?
Where would she go?
Castle Grant.
I recently learned my husband
is the Grants' bladier.
[Brian] I promised I'd help you,
but with a more pressing
matter at hand
How can you breach the castle
without being intercepted by the guards?
Your presence would put Lady
Ellen in yet more danger.
[Brian] Leave that to me.
But I refuse to put you in harm's way.
We'll travel to Leoch together.
I will help Ellen to apply the mixture.
I know how to get there.
There's a secret passage.
I've slipped through
undetected once before.
Brian, let me do this for you.
Very well.
[tender music plays]
Brian, please dinna go.
Your son would never stand by
when the woman he loves is in danger.
If I go with him,
I may be able to keep
him out of harm's way.
I won't let him do anything
reckless, I promise.
[sighs]
Will you look after William for me?
Aye. Brian is my whole world.
The worry never goes away with bairns,
you ken, no matter how old they get.
I know.
That's why I have to do this for you.
I'll guard your son with my life,
since you're guarding mine wi' yours.
Your son is safe with me, lass.
[indistinct chatter]
I understand it was
your father who demanded
this test of Lady Ellen.
Aye.
He has his doubts about my betrothed,
but I have none.
And yet it is you who's
accompanying me now.
[Malcolm sighs]
It is I who will be marrying Lady Ellen.
Mm.
The laird wants you to know
the woman you're marrying,
faults and all.
I ken she's a virtuous woman.
Spirited, aye,
but generous and kindhearted.
And I've known that
since we were bairns.
She may not always think or
behave how others expect,
but she surprises me with her goodwill.
When you find a woman like that,
you don't want to let her go.
I was sorry to hear
the news of your wife.
To be parted with such finality,
that must be awful to bear.
A wound that time won't heal,
I'm afraid.
And Lady Ellen is the one
that you want by your side?
Without a doubt.
My father says a woman
with a mind of her own
is dangerous.
But I trust my judgment
of her character.
I have faith in the woman I love.
I can only hope that after putting her
through this ordeal,
she doesna have any doubts about me.
I know that your father has
your best intentions at heart.
[Malcolm scoffs]
But there will come a time
when you must do things your own way,
you know, according to your own beliefs.
Make your own judgments.
I am my own man.
One day, I'll be laird.
And it's Lady Ellen I want by my side.
[dramatic music plays]
Well, I'm employed by Isaac,
but as far as I'm concerned,
I serve your interests as well.
You are the future of Clan Grant.
I will do everything in my power
to help you secure your bride.
[footman] Sir.
[spirited music plays]
[Julia] Why have we stopped?
I'm sorry I canna accompany you
all the way to Castle Grant.
But if you follow this thoroughfare,
it will take you to Henry.
I promised your mother.
You needn't make any
sacrifices for my sake, lass.
The last time I ventured out alone,
I was abducted and sold into servitude.
But you may not have another
chance to reunite with Henry,
to retrieve wee William and be free.
I'm the only one who can
reach Ellen undetected.
If you go alone, do it your way,
and you die, well, then what?
I cannot risk going to my husband
knowing that one of you may
pay the ultimate price.
If you want to save Ellen from pain,
you won't make her live
through your death.
We'll try it your way first.
But if it doesn't work,
we'll do it my way.
[clicks tongue] Aye.
[Bug] These MacKenzies are slippery.
The lass most of all.
You know, given the delicate
nature of our business here
- [Malcolm] Mm.
- [person grunts]
[Henry]perhaps it might
be best if we receive
the MacKenzies first.
Can send for the rest
of our party later.
Aye, that seems sensible.
- Mr. Bug
- Mm?
[Malcolm]uh, why don't you wait here
and gather the others while Henry and I
pay our compliments to the MacKenzies?
The laird insisted I
accompany you on the journey.
And you have.
You may join us after our welcome,
once the rest of the party's arrived.
[dramatic music plays]
[Ned] This should show our
commitment to the Grants.
[Colum] Aye, we have every intention
of honoring the terms of this union,
having gone to great pains
to collect the full dowry requested.
Oh, every last penny is accounted for.
And what of the marriage contract?
It's been carefully reviewed,
and there are
no specific provisions for what happens
as a result of a test such as this.
I need no contract to
understand what happens to us
if Ellen is deemed impure.
We'd be rid of loyalist in-laws.
We lose our most important allies.
And your sister.
[Colum] Aye.
Let us hope Ellen is vindicated.
Though the lack of specified terms
provides us with an opening
to negotiate the dowry
anew for the injury caused.
[door clicks open]
Welcome to Leoch.
[door clatters shut]
- Mr. Grant.
- Mr. Gowan.
The laird sends his apologies.
I see. I hope all is well with him.
Thank you for making the journey here
and allowing us the opportunity
to put these baseless
accusations to rest.
As you can see, we have all
we need for your nuptials.
Once we're able to guarantee
our sister's virtue,
we wish to proceed with the ceremony.
I, too, am eager to put
this unfortunate formality
behind us.
Mr. Gowan, proceed.
[Ned] We have arranged
for the evaluation
to take place in the great hall.
Davie Beaton, a trusted physician
in these parts and neighboring clans,
has been summoned to oversee matters.
[Henry] Uh, Mr. Gowan,
Isaac was amenable to proceedings
taking place at Leoch,
but he does insist the Grants' physician
perform the examination.
Under the watchful eye
of a man of the cloth.
We werena apprised of this.
Our Beaton not good enough for you?
Of course.
The Grants must feel assured
of the veracity and reliability
of the outcome today.
Whatever you require,
we are here to oblige.
Perhaps our Beaton
could show you what
he's begun to prepare
and see that you're
adequately accommodated here.
I think that would be most helpful.
Thank you.
Christ.
The Grants and the Beaton are here.
We must hurry.
- You must stay down here.
- Dinna ask that of me.
No, I can stay out of sight,
protect you.
I'm disguised as a servant.
Furniture, essentially.
I can go unnoticed up
to Ellen's bedchamber.
- You can't.
- If she's not there?
[Julia] I'll find her.
What if we're too late?
Have faith.
I'll wait, but I willna wait long.
If I hear any commotion,
then I'm coming up.
[Malcolm] Check her water?
How undignified.
Is that absolutely necessary?
Your father requires it.
I don't want to cause Lady Ellen
any undue embarrassment, distress.
I was assured she wouldna
suffer during this exam.
Your father demands we be thorough.
Henry.
I fear that Lady Ellen will assume
that my presence is indicative
of my displeasure with her.
And she'll think that I've placed
these obstacles before her.
Um, with your permission,
I could relay that
to the MacKenzies' bladier
on your behalf, hmm?
Ah, thank you.
[clears throat] Mr. Gowan,
may I have a word?
Of course. Uh, I'll be with you shortly.
[indistinct whispering]
Julia?
[sighs]
[Ned] Mr. Grant?
You look as if you've seen a ghost.
My mind's playing tricks on me.
The longer I stay here,
the worse it becomes.
We may speak freely in the study.
[knock at door]
Heavens, is it time already?
What are you doing here?
How did you enter?
I've come to see Lady Ellen.
Julia?
I understand you're facing a trial,
and I want to help.
And why would a servant
of Castle Leathers
wish to aid her in her time of need?
Not all Frasers wish harm.
Some wish to protect.
We must act quickly, though.
It may take time for
the concoction to set
and tighten once applied.
What do you need to apply it?
Cloth to start, to make a
small compress of sorts.
Mistress Fitz, please help her.
I must say, I'm surprised you remained
in the service of the Grants.
I tried to leave.
I was recaptured.
And Isaac Grant allowed
you to keep your head?
Out of necessity.
He needs me to witness this examination.
Although once recovered
from his illness,
he might change his mind.
[sighs]
I need to leave, urgently.
And I believe the only way to do so
is to make another ally.
Who do you have in mind?
Malcolm.
I think I can gain freedom
from Mr. Bug's scrutiny
if Isaac's son demands it.
It appears that we have both grown tired
of Mr. Bug's company.
Yes, I can see why.
Malcolm he's-he's not like his father.
He's not as rigid or as cruel.
There is a compassion in him
that I think that I can appeal to.
I see it in the way that
he cares for Lady Ellen.
Look, if I needed to,
would it be possible for you to help me
procure a means of escape?
From here, during this visit?
If it came to that, yes.
I think that might be a little hasty.
Well, I may not have another chance.
I-I understand your restlessness, but
well, consider this.
I-if Lady Ellen is proven innocent,
the MacKenzies will want to negotiate
reductions to the dowry.
And if they do, then you will
have reason to return to Leoch,
or you could meet with me
at a place of your choosing.
You can plan your escape thoroughly
when the conditions are more favorable.
[door clicks open]
What's the difference between
a good bladier and a bad one,
do you think?
I couldn't possibly say.
A bad bladier will allow a matter
to drag on for many
moons for the right fee.
A good bladier kens
how to make the matter
last even longer.
You think of that all by yourself, hmm?
I'm not alone in my
distrust of your kind.
Our physician is ready to
examine the woman in question.
[knock at door]
That'll be them now.
You must try and delay
as long as possible.
I'll occupy them with
compliments and questions.
No, lass, you must not haver on.
Only a loose woman is
free with her speech.
Very well.
I dinna ken how,
but I'll find another way.
Mr. Grant.
Lady Ellen.
I'm sorry to trespass
upon your quarters.
My bladier arranged a moment
to speak wi' you alone.
I hope you'll forgive my intrusion.
I only wish we were meeting
under better circumstances.
Mm. Aye.
It's most unfortunate.
I must apologize for the hasty request
that's been made of you.
I ken you're as pure of
virtue as you are of heart.
It's my father who desired
to challenge your integrity.
If I may ask,
who launched this claim against me?
'Tis Simon Fraser who cast
stones upon your reputation.
That wicked old coot.
Once your honor is confirmed,
retribution shall be sought
for his false accusations.
Please, I only wish
that we could put this matter behind us.
Soon we shall.
You'll make them look
like the fools they are.
[tense music plays]
[physician] Lady Ellen MacKenzie,
I will be performing
today's examination.
Remove your dressing gown.
This way.
[indistinct whispering]
Have you anything you'd
like to say before we begin?
[indistinct whispering]
Very good.
We will begin with a tonic
of boiled sea holly.
[people murmuring]
Words and fluids flow
freely from a sinful woman,
whereas a virtuous woman
can hold her tongue
as well as her water.
[scoffs]
We ken Ellen canna hold her tongue,
so let us hope she can hold her water.
Can you not intervene, Ned?
We were informed by our Beaton
that the test would begin
with the examination
of Lady Ellen's water.
Is the administering of this tonic
and the long wait that follows
required to prove her purity?
The wait may not be long.
I'm satisfied to move
to the next portion
of the examination.
[sighs]
[indistinct whispering]
You may make water now.
[urine trickling]
[Ellen sighs]
[sniffles, sighs]
[trickling stops]
The water of a virgin
runs crystal clear,
like that of a clean spring,
a sign of her purity and virtue.
We will progress to
the final examination
to see if this woman is intact.
[dramatic music plays]
[Ellen breathing shakily]
'Tis finished now, lass.
[whimpers]
[suspenseful music plays]
[indistinct whispering]
Virgo intacta.
[dramatic music plays]
[Colum sighs]
[sighs]
[door clicks open]
Virgin virgo
virtuoso intacto.
- It worked?
- [Mrs. Fitz] Virtue intact.
- Oh, I'm so very relieved.
- [Mrs. Fitz] Thank you.
You protected my lady's honor,
and for that, I canna thank you enough.
But we must help you leave
before you put yourself
at further risk.
Oh, I'll go out the way I came in.
[Mrs. Fitz] How did you get in?
Uh, will you be crossing the bridge
on your way back to Leathers?
Yes.
Thank you, Julia,
for everything you've done,
the lengths to which you've gone.
I will be eternally indebted to you.
Now, please go in haste,
with my gratitude and love forevermore.
[Malcolm] I look forward to allaying
my father's fears with this good news.
A date for the wedding will soon be set.
It will be a joyous day.
Thank you for your cooperation, sir.
I trust we are all
satisfied with the result?
Indeed.
I shall begin the necessary arrangements
as soon as I return to Castle Grant.
I'll await your letter
regarding the details
of our proposed negotiation.
[Ned] Thank you, Mr. Grant.
Until we meet again.
Henry!
[gasps]
No, no, no, no, no.
No, this isn't real.
It can't be you.
Hope springs eternal.
Uh, the baby?
[chuckles]
I named him William.
After my grandfather.
[sighs]
Oh.
[door clicks open]
- [Brian] Lass.
- Brian.
- Is all well?
- Yes, yes, all is well.
- She was proven innocent.
- [sighs]
- Who are you?
- Is that
Yes, yes. This is my husband, Henry.
[Bug] Beauchamp, where are you?
- We must go.
- No. What?
- No. Why?
- [Julia] Brian's right.
No one can find us here or
know anything was amiss.
[Bug] Where did you
sneak off to this time?
I'm at Castle Leathers,
but you mustn't come looking for me.
But we've only just found
one another, please.
- Lass!
- [Julia] It's too dangerous.
We'll find our way back
to each other, I promise.
[door clatters shut]
[Bug] Beauchamp.
[Henry chuckles]
[Bug] There you are, you elusive bugger.
What were you doing down here?
I-I thought I saw my wife.
[Bug] Still haunted by ghosts, are we?
Come along, now.
Malcolm wishes to depart at once.
[soft music plays]
- Such sincerity is rare.
- Hmm?
I'm glad to see that you're
genuinely happy for me,
I must admit.
How could I not be?
I never doubted Lady Ellen for a moment.
Thank you for all that you've done.
I feel proud to have brought
you to my father's attention.
[Henry sighs]
I hope to keep you in our
service for many years to come.
[Henry chuckles]
Aye.
Such a pleasure to have you with us.
The pleasure is all mine.
[somber music plays]
What is it?
Your father has died.
I'm very sorry.
Mistress Fitzgibbons.
Dinna think I'm not grateful
that you saved Lady Ellen today.
But if you truly love her,
you'll stay away from her.
[door slams]
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