The Duchess Page #2

The concept of freedom is an absolute.

After all,

one cannot be moderately dead

or moderately loved or moderately free.

It must always remain

a matter of either or.

I think it appropriate to say a few words.

When...

Could you check the chamber

- and see if you can find...

- Your Grace.

...different kinds of French lace?

- Is anything the matter?

- No.

- You just left.

- Yes. Well, I had done eating,

and those damn speeches

bore me to distraction.

I think we have to ban them

in the future.

But you are the Whigs' main supporter.

Yes. Well,

I've no problem with the politics.

It's just the rhetoric I can't stand.

- Shall I come with you?

- No. I mean, why ever should you?

The Duke is perfectly well.

He simply wanted to rest a while.

Do sit down, gentlemen.

Was it the length of the speech

that got the better of the Duke?

Certainly not.

He enjoyed it immensely

and expressed a hope

that next time it would be even longer.

- Your Grace.

- Mr. Fox.

- What's going on?

- Nothing to concern you.

- I don't understand.

- Come here.

You look very beautiful tonight.

Is this dress your design?

Yes, it is. Thank you.

Then I think you should allow

your husband to appreciate it

in a little more detail.

Come here.

- Yes, send them in.

- Are we having company?

Don't you think

this mutton has a funny taste?

- No. Not really, no.

- I think it does.

G, this is Charlotte,

and she will be staying with us.

Why?

Because her mother is dead,

and she has no other place to go.

Have you fathered that child?

It's... It's only a little girl, G.

It's hardly the end of the world.

- Are you expecting me to look after her?

- We have a house full of vacant rooms.

She needn't bother you.

In fact, she may even be of use to you.

You can practice your mothering skills,

until our son arrives.

No, this doesn't taste

like normal mutton.

I'm sure there is something the matter

with it. Could you take it away?

Does it taste like normal mutton?

Does it taste like normal mutton?

Come here.

Think it tastes like normal mutton,

fussy dog?

Who's a fussy mutton dog?

Does your doll have a name?

I bet you

she loves being in her new bedroom.

You'll have to think of a name

and let me know tomorrow.

Do you think

you'll be able to do that, Charlotte?

I...

- Would you leave us, please?

- Your Grace.

Hello, Charlotte.

My name is Georgiana.

- Good evening.

- Thank you.

Good evening, ladies.

An inch more and I do believe

Your Grace will explode.

Sheridan always knows

how to pay a compliment.

Still a few more weeks to wait.

A huge belly has never been

more becoming on anyone.

Well, Fox, here, offers an expert opinion

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