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Season 1  "How Is Lady Pole?"  1x2

Aired 8 years ago - May 24, 2015

Mr Norrell's magical illusions manage to baffle the French Navy and secure him the loyalty of Sir Walter Pole. Some magic he has used to revive Lady Pole has released something unnatural into Sir Walter's home. Jonathan Strange's magical ability increases and he travels to London take up an apprenticeship with Mr Norrell.

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Consider the condition of Mr Pitt's body and indeed, Lord Nelson's.
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Arabella, I no longer have nosebleeds.
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"I did have a great many magical books at one time,
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~ magician, and ask to be apprenticed. ~ Gentlemen, you of all people should
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In order to perform his extraordinary deeds,
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The master of the castle of Pity-Me had a magical ring that was stolen
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~ .. to mine. ~ What if he were to mistrust me?
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You can steal English men and women from their homes
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Nobody told me you were here.
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The bargain is done.
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I have accepted a position at the Duchess of Devonshire's.
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Do you remember my mother?
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Mr Norrell is the only magician in England, sir.
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Yes. Yes, I do understand what you mean.
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very strong on the Magicians of the Golden Age, the so-called aureates.
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the spells by which he found his fairy servant, Col Tom Blue.
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I'm sure I've not done anything at all.
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Lady Pole!
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that your Ladyship would like me to ask Mr Strange on your behalf,
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Is not fairy magic useful?
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Well, we should be going soon. Norrell is not likely to be late.
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Everywhere things are going to ruin. Apart, of course, from magic.
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They're called horses. I made them out of Horse Sand.
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No, no, no, I'm afraid not.
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But surely Mr Strange would understand that it is proper
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~ 40! ~ Yes, you couldn't carry more than 40.
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Well, not married a year and he runs away to join the Army.
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