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.