He’s ever ready with a sly comment to Francis or a dig at Ross.
And George Warleggan doesn’t help matters. Ross and Elizabeth have the Cornwall tongues wagging. For a plain, quiet girl approaching 30, husbands don’t come along every day. It’s love at first sight! This is a miracle. While the ladies are checking out Ross as prospective husband material, Verity attracts the attention of a sea captain, Andrew Blamey (a man with a past). They step out on the dance floor and it becomes obvious that Lizzie still has feelings for Ross too. But poor, lovesick Ross only has eyes for Elizabeth. Broke or not, he’s a Poldark and that makes him a catch in Cornwall. Ruth Teague and the other single ladies have their eyes on Ross. At least she could get out of the house and away from her overbearing father for one night. Verity asks Ross to accompany her to a fancy dress ball. But poor, weak-minded Francis lets his so-called friend, George Warleggan casts doubts about Ross’s loyalty. Ross invites Francis to join him in reopening Wheal Leisure. Ross doesn’t want the Warleggans involved, so he secretly finds investors to help reopen the mine. He calls upon his old friend and banker, Harris Pascoe for a loan. If Ross is to reopen his mine, Wheal Leisure he’ll need cash. When the money is not repaid, the Warleggan’s seize the property. Mining is a costly endeavor and like many of the other Cornwall mine owners, Charles Poldark has borrowed money from Warlerggan’s bank. Poldark: Episode 2 Wheal Leasure: A Risky Business He somehow feels responsible for their sad lot in life. He makes up his mind to open his derelict copper mine, Wheal Leisure. Ross’s roots are in Cornwall and he decides to stay. Unlike other men of his status, Ross is more comfortable with the miners and country folk he grew up with than in the company of the gentry. So Demelza grabs Garrick and hits the road back to Illugan. Prudie convinces Demelza that she is nothing but trouble and should leave Nampara. Ross is already in a bad mood after dealing with Elizabeth and her ever-changing affections, so he blows off some steam in a fight with Demelza’s father.
But Tom Carne, her father is waiting for him, along with his freakishly large brothers and a crowd of Illugan miners. When Ross returns to Nampara, Demelza is nowhere to be found. Old feelings come to the surface and Ross confronts her. He goes to ask his uncle’s advice on the matter and Elizabeth is there. A man, especially a gentleman can’t just take in an underage girl without her father’s consent. One of Ross’s many flaws is that he is impulsive and doesn’t think things through. A decision that will change his life in many ways. Ross takes pity on her and instead of taking her back to her town, he offers her a job as a kitchen maid. But the mutt belongs to a street urchin, who we soon learn is a young girl named Delemza. The locals have found what looks like a stray dog for their dogfight. So he heads to town with what few valuables Jud and Prudie haven’t stolen, hoping to raise some cash to buy supplies. What’s left for Ross? He must repair his estate, work his land and try to make a living from his derelict copper mine. AKA Francis is the Cornwall Ritchie Rich $$$ An Urchin and Her Dog, Garrick But her mother is always reminding her what a good catch Francis is. We are not quite sure if Elizabeth really loves Francis, maybe she still loves Ross. The beautiful Icelandic actress, Heida Reed plays Elizabeth subtly. Frances is a good catch, yet she still has feelings for Ross. Forming a good marriage is the only option open to a girl in her circumstances. To be fair, Elizabeth thought he was dead. Even though she married his cousin, Ross still loves Elizabeth. Ross’s love for Elizabeth kept him going during the war. * Affiliate Disclaimer: This page might contain some affiliate links. He knows that Ross’s return could mean a problem for Francis’ marriage, so he offers Ross enough money to move away and start a new life in London.
Uncle Charles is afraid of the same thing. Days later she is strolling around hoping that Ross will come over and save her from marrying boring Francis. It seems that Ross has interrupted the engagement party of his cousin to his beloved Elizabeth.Įveryone is happy to see that Ross is still alive, especially Elizabeth. He hears the news about his father’s death, so he heads to his uncle Charles’ estate, Trenwith. The dashing Ross Venner Poldark ( played by Aidan Turner) finally returns home to Cornwall after three years of fighting in the American Revolutionary War. If you have not watched Poldark: Season 1, shame on you. This is a recap of Poldark: Season 1, Episodes 1-2.