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Seeking Persephone S01E02 (2026)
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00:01Dear Persephone, we've been home for two days now and I am nearly dead with boredom.
00:06Athena spends all her time practicing country dances.
00:09I do not think she will find a husband dancing like she does.
00:13No gentleman would want to marry someone who dances like a cow.
00:17I am running around like a heathen and terrorizing the neighborhood.
00:21It's lovely. I wish you were here so we could be heathens together.
00:26When can I come explore your towers? You did promise.
00:30I will have my birthday in London, Daphne says. I will invite you.
00:34If the Duke wants to come he can too, even if he never did talk to me once while I
00:39was at his castle.
00:41Please write to me. Be sure to put the guinea under the seal.
00:45Your sister Artemis.
00:51You seem in good spirits this afternoon.
00:54I've been reading a letter from my youngest sister, Mr. Windover.
00:58We are practically brother and sister. We needn't be on such formal towns.
01:04Do you miss your family, Harry? Being here as long as you have been?
01:09I consider Adam my brother. Being here is being with family.
01:16How is it that the two of you are so close? He is so hostile towards you.
01:23Adam is hostile towards everyone. It is just the way he is.
01:28Does he never show any tenderness of feeling?
01:34Not in the two decades I've known him.
01:37And you forged a friendship with someone who was already adversarial?
01:43Adam saved my skin.
01:46I was something of a runt.
01:48And the other boys at Harrow found their grounds for torturing me.
01:53Adam could have stopped that.
01:55They took orders from him.
01:56They were afraid of him.
01:58They still are.
02:01Everyone is.
02:04But he would have only been seven or eight years old.
02:07Seven.
02:08He was a force to be reckoned with.
02:11By the time he was a shell, he ran Harrow.
02:15Shell?
02:15The youngest, yeah.
02:17Some of the boys now grown gentlemen, of course.
02:19Still whimper when they see him.
02:21To be so utterly terrifying when he was only a child.
02:26It wasn't that, exactly.
02:29He was...
02:31Still is remarkably intelligent.
02:34And he is authoritative.
02:36Kind of man few people question.
02:39Even at seven he was very much that way.
02:42And he is utterly unafraid.
02:46There is nothing that frightens him.
02:49Nothing that intimidates him.
02:58Why won't he ever look at me?
03:02What do you mean?
03:05Never mind.
03:10He never looked at you.
03:14Huh.
03:16That is out of character for him.
03:19Adam usually faces problems directly.
03:21I'm a problem, then?
03:23A poor choice of words on my part.
03:27A great deal has changed lately.
03:29Adam does tend to get more...
03:32I don't know.
03:36Quickly.
03:37When he has a lot in his mind.
03:39So you're saying I shouldn't give up yet.
03:42If I had given up on Adam for being grumpy, we wouldn't be friends.
03:47How long did it take for him to stop being prickly with you?
03:51He still is.
03:54Adam would never admit it.
03:56But he knows I refuse to be bullied.
03:59And I think he respects that.
04:01He keeps trying, but I think he hopes it'll never work.
04:05So he doesn't like people who are intimidated by him?
04:09He doesn't respect them.
04:11That is a little different.
04:13It is a great deal different to Adam.
04:15Adam likes his mother.
04:17But he doesn't respect her.
04:19Mother Harriet, I've called her that since I was a boy,
04:23has made something of a hobby out of pitying Adam.
04:27And he doesn't like that?
04:28Frustrates him.
04:32Frustrates him.
04:36If Adam does not like people to be afraid of him,
04:39why does he go to such lengths to make certain they are?
04:44I have my theories.
04:47But Adam's motivations are not a topic I am willing to discuss.
04:51I am attempting to find my place here and claim a degree of equanimity with my new husband.
05:00I need help if I am to have any hope of understanding Adam.
05:05Most people do not even try.
05:07But he is worth sorting out Persephone.
05:10I promise you.
05:13He is.
05:20He really never looks at you.
05:26Something about you has ruffled him.
05:28Nothing ruffles at him.
05:56Nothing ruffles at him.
06:04Just so your grace, he is a bit skittish this morning, it being so cold and all.
06:08Haven't you a horse that isn't skittish about cold?
06:10What?
06:11Atlas behaves in the cold.
06:13Who named the horse Atlas?
06:15His grace did.
06:17And his grace does not think it a ridiculous name?
06:20It being Greek and mythological.
06:23He named his own monk Zeus.
06:25That would be one of them heathen gods and all.
06:28Such names are not ridiculous for horses.
06:33Then I had best such the forest for a sorceress to transform me into a horse.
06:37Lest I spend the rest of my life doomed to a constant state of ridiculousness.
06:42You would make an atrocious horse Persephone.
06:44On that we can agree.
06:53What brings you out the silly?
06:56I was hoping to attempt to ride again.
06:58How long have you been out of the saddle?
07:00Ten years.
07:04Ten years?
07:05And you were going to attempt to ride alibi?
07:07I know you, Grace.
07:08The Duchess was just asking if you were ailing or upset.
07:12I was thinking Atlas would be good for a Grace.
07:16It's a good choice.
07:20Are you really going to try riding again?
07:22To be perfectly honest, I'm not certain one could accurately call my previous experience riding.
07:28Our neighbours, the Uptons, allowed me to ride a pony of theirs on occasion as a child.
07:32If memory serves, it was aged and did little more than shift its weight.
07:37Stay, stay.
07:40She's calm and steady, Grace.
07:42She'll not hurt you.
07:44May I feed her a carrot?
07:46The Uptons pony was swanned of carrots.
07:48Well, perhaps the poor thing waddles so much because he was overfed.
08:01I've seen Atlas Pot Company see to it that Joan has her brought up to the castle.
08:06Don't you want to even see her try?
08:07I've seen enough people quit in my lifetime without witnessing the same thing again.
08:11I think she'll surprise you.
08:22Hey, I guess I'll know they're wrong.
08:24Abner?
08:25Yeah.
08:25Oh man.
08:32Yeah.
08:36Yeah.
08:45Yeah.
08:48Yeah.
08:49Oh man.
08:53Oh my God.
09:09You've had quite a few writing lessons now.
09:11Are you feeling more confident in some?
09:13Quite a bit more.
09:15Tomorrow I intend to attempt to jump the castle wall.
09:18Atlas doesn't know yet.
09:19No.
09:22Just my luck, I'll miss that.
09:24Miss it?
09:25I am for Hoyk in the morning.
09:28You're certain you couldn't leave tonight?
09:32Do you go to Scotland often?
09:34I have an aunt and uncle in Hoyk.
09:36They're always asking me to come for a visit.
09:38And I'm always asking you to leave.
09:40How is it that their requests are adhered to and mine are ignored?
09:43Because I know you do not actually want me to go.
09:47No.
09:54I've never been to Scotland.
09:55You live a stone's throw from it now?
09:58Perhaps you and Adam could gad about Hadrian's Wall sometime.
10:00I do not gad about.
10:02I have not ever been to Shropshire.
10:04Though I hear it is beautiful.
10:07I admit to being very biased on the matter.
10:10But I think it is the most beautiful area of England.
10:13All my family does.
10:15Athena waxes poetic about it quite often.
10:17And Evander's letters regularly mention Missing Shropshire.
10:22Have you heard from either of your young and heavy brothers recently?
10:26The last letter I had from Evander indicated the triumphant the ship they are serving on was not far from
10:31Spain.
10:34A great deal of activity in that part of the world just now.
10:41I worry over the boys almost constantly.
10:45And I worry about my sisters and my father.
10:49About quite a few people, truth be told.
10:55Well, rest assured, Persephone.
10:57You needn't worry about me while I am away.
10:59My aunt and uncle will fuss over me more than sufficiently,
11:03leaving you ample energy for gadding about with Adam.
11:07I do not gad about.
11:30I do not gad by me sometimes.
11:35I do not gad with teenagers when she has lifecemize.
11:40I do not gad from champagne.
11:43I'm still, you know, a poor girl.
11:48I do not gad with her.
11:49I do not gad with moans.
11:57They are beingroomed.
11:58I do not have a cup ofви he is.
11:59I do not have a cup of bread.
11:59I do not have a cup of bread.
12:12Good afternoon, Adam.
12:14I will not intrude on your solitude, Phil.
12:17This has arrived, and I wish to explain.
12:20Please sit.
12:23I'm fine.
12:24I'm not asking for your comfort, but for my own.
12:27I have no desire to strain my neck, looking up as you loom over me.
12:40Now, will you open the parcel?
12:42You said you wanted to explain?
12:43After you open it.
13:02You cannot ride without a proper riding habit.
13:05I ordered it because you need one, and I did not think you knew how to obtain it.
13:10You ordered this for me.
13:12I know that it is the color you would have chosen, but on blue seemed a good option.
13:18You'll need it when you ride, regardless of its color.
13:21You must have great faith in my ability to learn to ride.
13:25Thus far, I am proving a very poor pupil.
13:29Quite a bit better yesterday.
13:31You watched me.
13:34With Harry gone, I have a lot of time on my hands.
13:36Your boots will take longer to arrive.
13:38You've ordered boots for me as well.
13:40My house slippers are highly appropriate for riding.
13:42I haven't been wearing slippers.
13:43Yes, I just want to be.
13:49I don't know what to say, Adam.
13:53It's not necessary for you to say anything.
13:55I only wish to explain.
13:58Thank you, Adam.
14:01This is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever owned.
14:04And it'll be warm.
14:05You chose a good color.
14:06I do like blue.
14:10Oh, I nearly forgot.
14:14This has arrived for you as well.
14:18I shall leave you to your letter.
14:36Miss Tiffany?
14:40There has been a battle at sea.
14:44I'm going to keep Trafalgar.
14:47I'm trying to sustain heavy losses.
14:52Your brothers?
14:56Linus' feet is unknown.
15:05Evander is dead.
15:13Oh, no.
15:27No.
15:29No.
15:31No.
15:33No.
15:35No.
15:40She's in pain
15:43And I can't do a blasted thing about her
15:47Having the first idea where to stop
15:52When mother was distressed
15:53She just left Faustin
15:58But Stephanie hasn't left yet
16:02So what do I do?
16:05I don't want her to be miserable
16:07I need her
16:13Dukes don't need people
16:19Mother has always preferred being away from me
16:24As Stephanie will as well
17:03I don't want her to die
17:14Adam?
17:21Adam, I think I hear wolves.
17:50I'm trying to be brave, Adam.
18:20I'm trying to be brave.
19:02I'm trying to be brave.
19:11I need my family.
19:14I need my family.
19:34You'll contract an inflammation of the lungs.
19:37Everyone in London will accuse me of poisoning you.
19:43You'll be warmer inside.
19:51If Harry's still gone, the castle would be quiet, and if you'd find a private spot to go and...
19:58And do whatever it is you do, or do you cry?
20:05I usually sleep...
20:09And wake up with a headache.
20:12That was awful.
20:17Generally, I can't help myself.
20:23It's falling off...
20:25You're warm, you're just...
20:26You flatten it.
20:31You really don't want me to be cold.
20:38I don't want you to be miserable.
20:39I don't want you to be miserable.
21:05I don't want you to be...
21:07Adam.
21:08Adam.
21:36You've missed a riding lesson.
21:39I'm afraid I overslept.
21:42And how's your head?
21:43My head.
21:45You said last night that your head hurts after you've been crying.
21:50Does ache a little?
21:53There is an apothecary in Sifton.
21:55He's quite competent.
21:57I could send one of the grooms for some powders.
22:01I don't need any powders just now, but thank you.
22:09John has indicated that Atlas can be saddled whenever you would like to have your riding lesson today.
22:16I'm not sure I'm up for a ride.
22:20Are you certain you do not wish for some powders?
22:23I could have some here before the weather changes.
22:28Rest is what I need most.
22:29But again, thank you for offering.
22:31Yes, my God.
22:34Yes.
22:44Yes, my God.
22:55Yes.
22:56message for your grace tell the stables to prepare my swiftest traveling coach and send someone to
23:09sift in for mr johns yes your grace are you leaving adam almost on the instant tell mrs smithson to
23:14prepare mr window of his usual room is something the matter with harry he's taken exceedingly ill
23:18as an in between here and awake what are you intending to do go retrieve him of course
23:22if the stables will ever send my carriage that is it looks like it might snow that's precisely why
23:28i wish to make an immediate start but is it safe if the weather worsens you might become stuck on
23:32the road i can reach the inn before then how will i know you're safe if i do not return
23:36tonight you
23:37can assume that i am waiting out the weather at whatever flea-infested hostelry harry's decided to
23:41take ill in i will assume no such thing simply not returning will tell me nothing you could just as
23:46easily be half frozen on the side of some road or devoured by wolves or ill yourself you've driven
23:51these roads for years i've never once broken down you must promise me you will be careful if you do
23:58not i will worry why would you worry about me why wouldn't i no one worries about me because of
24:12me
24:15someone does now
24:20don't afraid i can't help it by crying
24:28worrying will probably give you a headache as well then spare me the headache and promise me you will be
24:33cautious
24:42i will be cautious i promise
25:03i
25:12i
25:13i
25:15i
25:17i
25:18i
25:31i
25:40Where is the owner of this establishment?
25:52Smith?
25:54What can I do for you, governor?
25:56There is a gentleman staying at this inn, Mr. Wendover.
25:59Where is he?
26:05How much is no one worth to you?
26:08Light your wave, begging me pardon.
26:10I beg no one's pardon. Where is he?
26:14Settle the Culf's bill, and I'll tell you.
26:18His bill will be settled in the usual manner, upon departure.
26:23I'll be adding to the bill, then. Inconvenience, you see.
26:27If you're in mind to toss a few extra pounds, you might save yourself some blood in the end.
26:32A few extra pounds.
26:34What do you feel you are currently owed?
26:37Don't say, really.
26:38It goes high all the time, doesn't it?
26:41I reckon a few shillings been added since we've been talking.
26:48Where's the gentleman who's staying here?
26:50I'll call your accountant.
26:51You, Hooper.
26:53I ain't got a shilling.
26:56Oh, a half-crown?
26:59Where is the gentleman who's staying here?
27:02First door on your right, governor.
27:03Step to Hooper.
27:30If you're dead,
27:32don't expect me to eulogize you.
27:35You haven't told me to shut up one last time.
27:40What instructions did the physician leave?
27:45I haven't seen one.
27:47Was one not sinful?
27:48I made repeated requests, your grace, but I was prevented at every turn.
27:54Why did you not allow a physician to be summoned?
27:57This gentleman is clearly ill.
27:59I run in a Cherokee guff.
28:01Ain't nothing to pay a doctor with, and his man-servant here is poorer than he is.
28:06So you left him to grow more ill.
28:09Perhaps to the point of endangering his life.
28:11People die all the time, don't they?
28:14How many have died in this inn?
28:17Waiting for help that was never going to come.
28:20Sick and going, don't fight back.
28:22Makes it easier to settle their bill.
28:24By picking their pockets, no doubt.
28:27Adam.
28:30Can we go back to the castle?
28:33In the looks of you, you'd do better to go directly to a cemetery.
28:36Might be a good idea.
28:38Let's get Mr. Wind over to the carriage.
28:40Of course.
28:45How much do you imagine you are owed by Mr. Wind over?
28:48See, doing everything, I'd settle up for five pounds.
28:51Five pounds.
28:52Nothing you have provided or could provide is worth a tenth of that.
28:56I reckon you can afford it.
28:58And do you demand such exorbitant sums from people who can't afford it?
29:01Someone will always walk away.
29:03Warwick.
29:04Go.
29:04I'm just making certain it ain't never me.
29:08No five pounds.
29:11He's hoping we can do business again in the future.
29:16We will.
29:33You've taken Evander.
29:37Please do not take my husband as well.
29:56Take him to his chambers.
30:01Is Mr. Jones here?
30:02Yes, Your Grace.
30:13I told you I'd be careful.
30:16I suppose I should have believed you.
30:20Yes.
30:22You should have.
30:24You look cold.
30:27I'm freezing.
30:29You should change into something warm and dry.
30:31Mr. Jones will see to hurry.
30:35You are to be my voice of reason now.
30:41Your hand is cold.
30:45So I'm...
30:46My apologies.
30:49If you'll excuse me.
30:50I've been told I ought to change out of this cold, wet cloth.
30:55I'm glad you've returned, Adam.
31:15I'm...
31:17Does Mr. Jones feel that Mr. Windover will recover?
31:21He does.
31:23Now that Mr. Windover is here, he had begun making a turn for the worse to that inn.
31:30I shudder to think of the outcome if his grace hadn't rescued him.
31:34While his grace may have carried out the rescue, your letter is the reason we knew it was necessary.
31:40We are all indebted to you for that.
31:43Mr. Windover is...
31:45a good man.
31:47Yes.
31:49He is.
31:50He is.
31:55Adam.
31:58Mr. Jones believes Harry will recover.
32:02I suspect Harry is too stubborn not to.
32:09What is he in need of?
32:10The apothecary is providing powders in a tisane.
32:14Aside from that, he says Mr. Windover needs rest.
32:18Then we will allow you to see to his comfort.
32:25I haven't had a chance to check on Harry myself.
32:31Bringing Harry here was the best thing you could have done.
32:38Allowing him to sleep will be the next best thing.
32:46I suppose I should listen when offered such sage advice.
32:55I agree.
33:05You have been out in the cold all day, Adam.
33:09I should get some rest as well.
33:11You might very well end up as ill as Harry.
33:32I will have the kitchen send you up a tray.
33:34Bye.
33:35Bye.
33:35Bye.
33:36Bye.
33:41Hi.
33:43Bye.
33:45Bye.
33:49Bye.
33:52Bye.
34:09Adam.
34:20Adam, you've married a coward.
34:34Adam.
34:36Adam.
34:37Adam.
34:37Adam.
35:00At least she doesn't snore.
35:13Stephanie!
35:18Stephanie!
35:23Adam!
35:34Stephanie!
35:35Adam!
35:45What?
36:01Adam!
36:02I'm panicking over a dream.
36:04Adam?
36:05What?
36:11Harry seems a little better this morning.
36:17I am glad he is improving.
36:21So am I.
36:25Are you planning on riding this morning?
36:28I am.
36:29I would rather you didn't.
36:30But I...
36:31I would rather you didn't.
36:36I won't if you really don't want me to.
36:38Good.
36:39I think it would be best if you do not.
36:43What the blazes is wrong with me.
36:45I'm not going to be in the morning.
36:48I don't know.
36:51I'm not going to be in the morning.
36:52I can't wait.
36:57I can't wait.
37:00I can't wait.
37:05I can't wait.
37:08I can't wait.
37:29I can't wait.
37:33I can't wait.
37:35I can't wait.
37:35When I'm turning back...staggring
37:38in, blue... It's all
37:38been a ploy... ...to get
37:41attention.
37:46why were you so displeased when you were looking in the mirror
37:49oh it was nothing
37:53that
37:53wasn't nothing
38:00do you think
38:03i'm ridiculous
38:05ah
38:05lot of buckets
38:09adam's been talking again
38:11hasn't he
38:13he looked me over studying me very closely
38:16then he said ridiculous
38:18he once described saint james's palace
38:21as ridiculous
38:23it's his favorite word
38:27he is
38:29so confusing
38:32all part of his charm
38:34persephone
38:41how did he come to have such extensive scars
38:51adam's born with a stub
38:53where his right ear was meant to be
38:56succession of surgeons came to the castle over the first few years of his life
39:01attempting to find it
39:03the scars then
39:06weren't the result of an accident
39:07we were attempting to fix him
39:10but
39:12in the end
39:14he still has no ear
39:16his
39:16hearing is still a little novel on that side
39:20and he's been left scarred
39:23in more ways than one
39:27you need to rest
39:28i'm fine
39:28and i won't keep you from it
39:32if there is anything at all that he needs
39:34do not hesitate to ask
39:35thank you chris
39:36thank you
39:45thank you
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