Jocelyn Castell

Widow Castell

**Jocelyn Castell** (née **Woodbryg**) is one of the first maids to make wifes travelling to Virginia in 1619. She arrived alongside Alice Kett , Verity Bridges and the new governor of the colony, Sir George Yeardley, to marry Samuel Castell, the Company Recorder. Jocelyn thrives to obtain power by her husband, planning ways to advance his position and influence in the settlement through her own devious means, in hope that he becomes Governor of Virginia after Yeardley. Her plans collapse when Samuel is found dead by the river bank, and Jocelyn finds herself a widow. Not only she discovers her husband kept dangerous secrets – that might have got him killed – but has to find new ways to survive and maintain her social position within the colony. In the end, Jocelyn was able to heal her heartbreak and gave up her quest for revenge and power to be with James Read and live a simple life.

## Personality

Jocelyn was once a naïve young girl who dreamt of romance and the prospect of marriage until she was deceived and gave herself to a man outside wedlock. After learning this man had no intention of marrying her and only used her for his and his friends’ amusement, Jocelyn grow colder and murdered the man as revenge. After the incident, Jocelyn became distrusting, especially of men. Jocelyn is very much aware of women’ position inside the XVII century English society and therefore wants to make the best of her circumstances. With an unseemly thirst for power and status quo, she won’t allow men like Secretary Farlow and Marshal Redwick to spoil her plans for social advancement. Cunning, manipulative and seductive, Jocelyn knows how to get what she wants and plays men’s affections for her own benefit.. However, her acerbic tongue hides a vulnerability and sensitive nature, a side she rarely shows. Even tho she’s capable of acts of kindness towards others, these actions are not all together selflessness for they usually hide an intention of self-promotion and the dismissing of her enemies. After what happened to her back in England, Jocelyn feels a deep loneliness and fear of love: an intimate scar she recognizes in James Read.

## Physical Appearance

With blonde hair and sparking blue eyes, Jocelyn is sophisticated and enjoys dressing like the woman of gentle birth she is: wearing fine and luxurious clothing that enhances her physique, beauty and social status.

## Throughout *Jamestown*

* Background
* Season One
* Season Two
* Season Three

Little is known about her early life, except that Jocelyn comes from a wealthy family of an unknown place nearby Banbury in Oxfordshire. She made plans to leave England and marry Samuel Castell, whom she met back in her hometown, after her reputation was ruined,

Back at home, Jocelyn fell victim of an older man’s seduction who mislead her into believing he would wed her. She gave him her virginity while they were walking alone in the woods, but later discovered, through her sister, the man was already betrothed to another and she was nothing more than a wager he made with his friends (who were watching them all the time). Heartbroken and humiliated, Jocelyn decided to kill him for ruining her reputation, and therefore poured poison into his wine and watched him die. Despite Jocelyn’s fears, her murder is not public knowledge back in Oxfordshire, as revealed by the letter Temperance Yeardley received from her cousin, Elizabeth Margham.

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Jocelyn is one of the maids to be wives shipped off to the colony of Virginia in 1619. During the voyage, one rough storm perils the ship and, out of fear for not surviving, she confidents to a farm young woman called Alice Kett that she murdered a man and that’s why she had to fled England. The ship arrives safely to its destination, regardless. Samuel Castell and his maid, Mercy are waiting for her at the wharf. Samuel drops Jocelyn at their new house and states he’ll be staying with a friend until their wedding. She’s not happy with her new residence. The next morning, Jocelyn and Samuel tour the fields of Virginia. He expresses his wish to father children but Jocelyn isn’t keen on the idea and is more interested in learning about the powerful men of Jamestown. Samuel tells Jocelyn about Massinger, Redwick and Farlow. He explains that Farlow is his employer. Once they return to town, Jocelyn reveals she dined with Sir George Yeardley several times on ship and admits that the new governor, Sir George Yeardley, is fond of Samuel. She insists she would like the governor to be Samuel’s groomsman for their wedding. Samuel tells Jocelyn he has already given that honor to his long time friend, Dr. Christopher Priestley.

Jocelyn, once again, insists with Samuel that she wishes Yeardley to be Samuel’s groomsman. When Samuel denies her wishes, she pretends to have fallen ill. Back at the Castell’s household, she’s attended by Doctor Priestley. She tells him about her wishes and asks him to step aside. One night the new governor pays a visit to Samuel and Jocelyn spies on them while Mercy watches mesmerized by the quick recovering for her new mistress. The governor explains to his recorder that there could be resistance against his rule and asks Samuel to spy on the other men for him. Meanwhile, Samuel tells Jocelyn that Yeardley will be his groomsman instead of the doctor. Christopher speaks with Jocelyn and warns that Yeardley will be suspicious that he has been cast aside for no good reason other than political ambition and manipulation. Jocelyn changes her mind concerning the groomsman deal and, later, she tells Samuel about it. Alice visits Jocelyn and tells her about Massinger’s threats towards the Sharrows lands. Jocelyn agrees to help.

Jocelyn and Samuel go for a boat ride and she gives him the idea of tricking both the governor and Farlow. She suggests providing Farlow with a fake tip to ruin his credibility with the others. Samuel refuses to do such a thing. Meanwhile, Jocelyn visits Nicholas Farlow and feeds him a lie about the governor and King James wanting to ban tobacco. Then, she visits the governor and tells him about the threats to the farmer’s lands. She suggests putting a law into place to prevent their lands from being stolen. Later, Jocelyn falsely apologizes to Farlow. Jocelyn and Samuel are married by Reverend Michaelmas Whitaker. She tells her husband he will be governor of Virginia one day and she loves him for it.

Jocelyn asks Samuel what he is doing with the town’s ledgers. He informs that Yeardley asked him to look into them and inspect certain transactions. When Jocelyn mentions embezzlement, Samuel recalls he did not mentioned corruption. Jocelyn tries her best to guilt Samuel into telling her more. He eventually reveals that the Virginia Company has been struggling to make a credible profit but the last governor, Argall, returned to England a wealthy man. The next day, Thomas Redwick tells Jocelyn that she’s her husband’s property. Jocelyn approaches Farlow and reveals to him that Samuel is conducting an investigation. At Christopher’s apothecary, Jocelyn complains about Farlow with her husband. He reminds her they should not make enemies of men of such power. Jocelyn insists that Redwick and Farlow are afraid he could expose them and, therefore, are determined to destroy Samuel. Christopher recalls their positions cannot be challenged openly. While Samuel and the doctor chat, Jocelyn steals a bottle of belladonna. Late at night Mercy sneaks up on Jocelyn and notices she has belladonna. Jocelyn explains she uses to numb her pain but Mercy warns that belladonna can poison. Jocelyn sends Mercy to bed.

Verity is brought before the court and forced to defend herself from Redwick’s accusations of her ridiculing and disrespecting her husband. She's shackled in the pillory and Alice pleas Jocelyn for help. Redwick pours pig excrements over Verity’s head and states that women in Jamestown will be meek and obedient towards their owners. Jocelyn returns Redwick’s glove to him and Farlow seems suspicious. The marshal is taken ill. While walking around Jamestown, Christopher reveals to Samuel that Redwick will not accept proper treatment. Both men seem surprised when Jocelyn suggests it’s best to let him die. Back at the Castells household, Mercy shares his worries with Jocelyn about her taking belladonna. Jocelyn pleas her to keep quiet about it but he girl does not. Meanwhile, Mercy becomes ill and drops to the ground. Out of remorse for poisoning the maid, Jocelyn spends the night awake feeding the medicine to Mercy. Alice runs into Jocelyn and admits she’s worried about Verity being blamed for the sickness. She also confesses her belief that Jocelyn poisoned Redwick’s glove. Jocelyn lies that idea crossed her mind but she didn’t go through with it.

Jocelyn tries to persuade the governor of not trialing Verity for witchcraft for it would scare the women who are to travel to Jamestonw. Temperance Yeardley states that the women have nothing to fear if they are innocent. At church, Reverend Whitaker preaches to the townsfolk about Verity being a witch. Meanwhile, she walks him alongside Jocelyn. The high born woman asks the governor permission to address the reverend. She comes up with a ritual to determinate whether or not Verity is a witch. He agrees to try it. The reverend bestow’s God glory into a piece of bread and feeds it to Verity. It is concluded her innocent. Later, Jocelyn informs Yeardley that her husband will pay for Alice’s expensive in order for her to marry Silas. Alice and Silas leave together after Jocelyn shares the good news with them.

Pamunkey warriors surround Jamestown and one is caught. Jocelyn talks with Mercy about previous Pamunkey attacks. Then she speaks with James Read. He admits diseases have killed more men than “Indians”, but, nevertheless, battles have been fought between the two. He insists troubles will worsen as more Englishmen arrive in Jamestown. Samuel and Christopher discuss Redwick’s wish to start a war against the Pamunkey. Jocelyn eventually interrupts and suggests them to return the warrior over to his own people. Samuel likes the idea. Meanwhile, Samuel tells Jocelyn he will not be accompanying the governor to the Pamunkey village. She’s not pleased and the next day goes to Christopher’s apothecary and tries to persuade him to talk to Samuel in order to encourage him to go with Yeardley. Christopher admits he can’t help otherwise he’ll belong to her. Jocelyn speaks with Governor Yeardley on the streets of Jamestown, and persuades him that the recorder must go, since the prisoner transference will be historic. Yeardley agrees. When the governor leaves, Temperance Yeardley remarks that Jocelyn has caught her husband’s attentions. Jocelyn doesn’t deny it and low key insults Lady Yeardley, cleaning dirt off her face. When she returns home, Jocelyn is confronted by Samuel, who’s enraged at her for being plotting for him to go up river behind his back.

At night, Jocelyn seduces him and asks him to take her to see Chacrow in the morning. He eventually agrees. Jocelyn wishes to address Chacrow and questions him why he would risk getting caught. Silas translates the Pamunkey warrior, who suggests seeking honor is not reckless. Jocelyn forces Silas to tell Chacrow that Samuel is responsible for his release. Yeardley’s party leaves the wharf, headed towards the Pamunkey village, Temperance asks Jocelyn if she’s from Banbury in Oxfordshire. She confirms it and rushes off. Mercy makes it clear to Jocelyn that she’s afraid of the dark. Jocelyn orders her to fetch Christopher, regardless. Christopher arrives and Mercy gets locked outside. Jocelyn asks the doctor to dance with her to keep her calm. He turns away and explains that he spoke with Silas about making Samuel responsible for Chacrow’s release. He informs that it is humiliating for a Pamunkey warrior to be handed over in such fashion. Jocelyn’s actions could potentially get Samuel killed and she starts crying. In the morning, Jocelyn and Mercy worry about Samuel. Samuel returns to Jamestown and is received by Jocelyn and Mercy.

The grave of Lord De La Warr has been dug up. Samuel explains to Christopher and Jocelyn that De La Waar was returning to Jamestown as new governor but died at sea. He also points out if such gold was to be found it would belong to the Virginia Company. Christopher recalls that Farlow had the man buried with haste and, therefore, the map remained a secret until after the burial. Alice and Silas are wed by Reverend Whitaker and all town cheers except for James Read. The Castells gifts the couple with a living cow. During the event, Christopher speaks with Jocelyn in private. He confesses he failed Samuel by not telling him that he visited her after dark. Jocelyn remarks their encounter was innocent and therefore should remain a secret. Jocelyn, then, tells Samuel her suspicions that Farlow has the map and wants him to steal it. Samuel refuses. That night, Samuel tries to cuddle with his wife but she turns away. The next day, Temperance Yeardley invites Jocelyn to an evening of embroidery. She falsely expresses her enjoyment.

While Samuel leaves Farlow’s house, Jocelyn joins him. He reveals to his wife the secretary’s odd behavior. He admits the page was completely blank and Jocelyn suggests he was using artichoke ink, since it is invisible. She urges him to steal the letter for it might lead them to the map. Jocelyn talks to Governor Yeardley about the map. He assures the traitor will be hang and reveals there have been unsuccessful expeditions to try and find the gold in Virginia. Meanwhile, Jocelyn breaks into Farlow’s house and steals the secretive letter. At the Castells household and while Jocelyn is trying to reveal the content of Farlow’s letter, Mercy foolishly tells her about her encounters with Bailey. Jocelyn becomes enraged at her and banishes Mercy from the house. Samuel manages to smooth things over with Jocelyn and Mercy is allowed to return home.Then, Samuel discovers that his wife stole the letter from Farlow. Jocelyn commands Mercy to see Bailey again and provide him with a piece of information. This leads Farlow and Redwick to believe they will caught Jocelyn and Christopher together. They urge to the Castell household but find Jocelyn alongside Lady Yeardley and other ladies embroidering the first cross for Virginia. Jocelyn visits the Sharrow farm and congratulates Alice on her crops and cow. Jocelyn learns about Henry’s obsession with gold. During Lord De La Waar’s burial, Christopher speaks with Jocelyn again. Jocelyn urges him to stop this because they done nothing wrong. Christopher admits he betrayed Samuel because he loves her. The doctor leaves and Lady Yeardley approaches Jocelyn, remarking that she has captivated Christopher’s attentions. Jocelyn mocks Temperance and leaves.

Jocelyn tries to speak to Yeardley about the gold map but Temperance rushes her husband home. Jocelyn suspects something is wrong with the governor and follows him home. She finds him grunting in agony and Yeardley confirms he’s sick but insists he cannot allow the townsfolk to discover about it. Jocelyn agrees to have biscuits with the couple. Jocelyn speaks with the governor and tells him about Farlow’s intentions to become governor. She tries to encourage Yeardley to nominate Samuel Castell as his successor. Temperance loses her patience and reveals she wrote to her cousin from Oxfordshire, Elizabeth Margham, and waiting for her letter. Jocelyn becomes distressed by such news. Jocelyn visits Christopher’s apothecary. She asks for belladonna for a burning on her fingertips. Christopher says he’ll give her no belladonna and urges her to confide in him. She confesses that she killed a man with poison back in England because he pretended to love her and wage with his friends that he could take her virginity. Jocelyn asks if Christopher hates her now and the doctor replies that he loves her. They are about to kiss when Farlow arrives.

That night, a distressed Jocelyn strikes Mercy but apologizes and embraces the young maid as they both cry. Alice visits Jocelyn and learns that Lady Yeardley has written to her cousin in England making inquires about her past. Jocelyn states she has to prevent Temperance from getting her hands on such letter. That night, Jocelyn apologizes to Samuel and promises she’ll be a good wife to him. Jocelyn visits Lady Yeardley and offers her assistance in helping with the preparations of St. John’s Evening. Temperance suggests they start first thing in the morning with a Bible reading. Mercy wakes Jocelyn and she complains all the way to Temperance’s house. During the Bible reading, Lady Yeardley encourages Jocelyn to serve and obey her husband in every way. Samuel expresses his wish to father children with Jocelyn once again but this time she agrees. Temperance stops Samuel and Jocelyn in town and urges her to give Samuel his first born child. She also shares her wish to inform her cousin about births and pregnancies the next time she writes to her. Temperance tells Jocelyn about the ship coming from England with a letter from her cousin and informs she intents on using it as a way to influence Jocelyn. Jocelyn and Mercy join the celebrations of St. John’s Evening. Temperance discovers the box is missing and immediately begins hunting for Verity. When she does, Jocelyn steps in and uses the box to blackmail her into giving her the letter from her cousin. Temperance agrees and takes the box to Yeardley, lying that she hid it for safety reasons.

Henry Sharrow returns to Jamestown and claims to have found silver. Jocelyn tries to take advantage of Henry’s new riches. However, he dismisses her. Jocelyn visits Temperance Yeardley and opens the black box, showing her the Portuguese gold map. She threatens to expose Yeardley’s dark deeds unless she delivers the letter she’s to receive from England. However, Henry's silver turns out to be antimony and Yeardley trashs the Portuguese gold map. Jocelyn realizes she’s in trouble now that the map has been destroyed. Later, Jocelyn witnesses as Temperance collects her letters from a ship that just arrived from England. Among them comes one from her cousin in Oxfordshire with revelations of Jocelyn’s past. Jocelyn reveals to Christopher that Temperance already has the letter from her cousin. Christopher urges her to tell the truth. Farlow tries to meddle into the situation but Jocelyn dismisses him by implying his homosexuality. Outside of the town, Jocelyn and Mercy stare at the gallows. Mercy tells her mistress about the hanging executions she witnessed. Jocelyn fears she’ll face such experience in the future. Jocelyn and Mercy head to the tavern and drink fiercely with Meredith while Verity watches the door. She spots Redwick approaching and Jocelyn begins talking about killing a man back home. Verity quickly escorts both Jocelyn and Mercy to the bedroom and urges them to remain silent. She asks Mercy to go and fetch Alice.

Alice arrives at the tavern and Verity reveals that Jocelyn has been talking all night about killing a man back in England. Jocelyn reveals to Alice that Lady Yeardley received the letter. Alice agrees to speak to Temperance on her behalf. Samuel and Christopher meet with Jocelyn at the tavern. Verity comes up with an excuse and pretends that Jocelyn is pregnant. Samuel is rejoiced. Back at the Castells household, Christopher examines Jocelyn. She tells him about her troubles. Samuel enters and they decide to keep the pregnancy rumor intact. Lady Yeardley grabs her Bible and heads towards the Castells house. She talks to Jocelyn and apologizes to her. She also gives her the letter. Jocelyn tells Samuel that the pregnancy was a mistake.

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Mercy informs Jocelyn that Samuel went on a fishing trip but when she later encounters Christopher he knows nothing of it. When Henry and Silas Sharrow return from their trades with the natives, they bring Samuel’s body, which they found lying dead by the river bank, and some believe it was the natives who murdered him. Lady Yeardley offers Jocelyn a mourning black dress for her to wear on her journey back to England. While she accepts the dress to wear to her ex-husband’s funeral, she decides to stay and make a living for herself. Secretary Farlow informs Jocelyn she will be expelled from her house for the Company will appoint a new recorder. While taking their belongings outside, Mercy finds catholic totems (a crucifix and holy water) in one of Samuel’s chests and Jocelyn asks her not to mention it to anyone, and goes to Christopher for help, who advices her to get rid of such items although he does not believe Samuel to be a papist. Later at night, Jocelyn decides to place the totems inside of Samuel’s coffin but is caught by James Read, to whom she confesses the objects to be Samuel’s property and placing them inside his coffin was her final act of loyalty towards him. Read advices her not to leave them inside for they would be found.

After Samuel's funeral, Jocelyn presents the catholic totems to Governor Yeardley and asks for her house back while, in exchange, she’ll help him undercover who the papist is. Jocelyn thanks James Read for not denouncing her. The governor suspects Christopher to be the papist for he has a high regard apothecary and could be very successful in London, therefore he whishes Jocelyn to take advantage of the doctor's feelings towards her to unravel the truth. James Read gives her Samuel’s portfolio of poetry and she claims that Pedro stole it in order for the slave to become the governor’s property. Later that night, James Read says it was a strange yet kind gesture from her towards both him and Pedro, and kisses her.

While mourning the death of his bride-to-be, James Read wears a garment beyond his social rank and is threaten by the governor, but Jocelyn intervenes on his behalf. Yeardley urges her into paying the doctor a “late night visit” in order to undercover the truth about Christopher’s real affiliations even thought Jocelyn disbelieves him to be a papist. However and instead of following Yeardley’s instructions, Jocelyn heads towards a mourning James Read, who describes his deep loneliness and unfulfilled lust to her. The blacksmith advices her to leave him be for his soul his dangerously broken, but they have sex in the barn with the promise that Read won’t fall in love with her. The next morning, Jocelyn is found asleep in the tavern’s barn by Marshal Redwick and later Verity and Mercy. She confronts Read about it and he assures her safety and that he had no wish for her to seeing him weeping. Jocelyn says it was a mistake and he has to forget, but Read says he won't. Later, James Read is flogged for still wearing the doublet and Yeardley catches Jocelyn's affections for the blacksmith. The governor threatens her into seducing Christopher to her bed to discover, once and for all, if he’s the papist or not. For her own survival, Jocelyn visits the doctor that night and instead
of a confession of treason, Jocelyn hears another confession of love.

When Secretary Farlow arrives at Jamestown alongside a comely fellow named Simeon Peck, Jocelyn is rather curious to learn about their dealings after Mercy informed her of Simeon’s presence. With her new capiton hat, she urges to the streets and runs into Silas Sharrow, to whom she asks if he saw Farlow with another gentleman. She goes to Christopher Priestley’s apothecary to see Simeon for herself. Farlow becomes annoyed by her presence but Master Peck introduces himself and they exchange smiles and complements. Farlow leaves with Simeon and Jocelyn urges Christopher to tell her what was the purpose of the ingredients they asked. Christopher refuses to answer, claiming she only seeks him out for information. Jocelyn says it’s about Farlow, because he has to prove he’s the Spanish spy. Christopher still refuses and says he once felt her love for him. He asks him why she vanished and Jocelyn replies she doesn’t know. But the doctor claims she does. Jocelyn tells him about what Temperance Yeardley said to her on the day Samuel died, that she must remarry and quickly. But she makes it clear to Christopher that she has no intention of following her advice. She leaves the apothecary and heads towards James Read’s shop, where Farlow and Simeon are. Farlow dismisses her and Jocelyn questions James if they asked him for lead. The blacksmith refuses to answer. Jocelyn says she knows he witnessed her visiting Christopher after dark and wishes to explain. James tells her she’s no business of his and the only thing he wishes to know if she’ll marry the doctor. Jocelyn recognizes Christopher will eventually propose but she will never marry him. Read proceeds in explaining that some believe the process of alchemy can turn common metal into gold. Jocelyn explains she ever wanted to offer him comfort. James replies comfort was not worth tasting.

While walking on the woods, Jocelyn and Mercy spot Farlow and Simeon. Jocelyn follows them and urges Mercy to come along. The girl asks her if they are spying but Jocelyn tells her to remain quiet and follow her lead. They spy on the couple and are both distressed when Farlow denies his feelings for Simeon. Jocelyn weeps. When they return to town, Jocelyn is distressed and looks at James Read while Mercy asks her what is a "paltry heart". Christopher approaches her. He asks her why she’s so keen on proving to the governor that Farlow is the spy and Jocelyn replies it’s because the governor suspects the doctor to be the spy. Because Jocelyn told him so herself. Christopher becomes enraged and admits he can’t stand be around Jocelyn anymore. Late at night, Jocelyn enters in Farlow’s house and finds him weeping on the floor. Farlow orders her to leave his house and lies that some food has poisoned him. Farlow asks Jocelyn if she’ll ruin him now that she caught him weeping, and urges her to tell the governor. He confesses to her that Yeardley’s owns him now and that he already knows who the Spanish spy is. Jocelyn says she did come to his house to ruin him but when he saw him so distress she felt pity. Farlow says he does not want her pity but rather her hatred. In the next day, Jocelyn takes a part in Simeon’s alchemist experiment, alongside Christopher, James and Farlow.

When Sir George Yeardley informs Jamestown the Spanish can invade them at any time so they must prepare for attack. Jocelyn asks him why the Spanish choose to attack now and Yeardley states he has more pressing matters than to deal with her. While the town is preparing for battle, she runs into James Read, and comments upon his enthusiasm. He replies battles are good for men to prove themselves. Jocelyn remarks he’s trying to prove themselves to women and neither to a Governor who flogged him and tried to hang him nor a King that has never set foot on Jamestown. Jocelyn says that, when she asked him not to love her, it’s was not because he was a blacksmith, but because he’s a man. During the night, Jocelyn awakes with Mercy screaming and finds Samuel Castell’s wedding ring by her pillow. The next morning she goes into Christopher Priestley’s apothecary and asks where he kept the ring she gave to him. He claims he placed it in a box and opens it. It’s full of maggots. Jocelyn is clearly distressed and says Samuel has returned from the grave. Christopher says it’s a trick from someone who is trying to torment her. Governor Yeardley and Temperance storm in and ask her to keep silent about dead men returning but Jocelyn states it’s too late for that because Meredith Rutter and Pedro saw it too. She encounters Alice Sharrow who shares with her own ghostly experience and claims to have a plan to prevent Samuel from leaving his grave, but they have to ask James Read to forge spikes. Later, and alongside Mercy, they pluck the spites into the grave. Late at night, Jocelyn awakes and finds Maria in her bedroom. She tells her she has to take the spike out of Samuel’s grave. M

Meanwhile, a small tornado hints Jamestown and the townsfolk believe it to be Samuel’s doing. Jocelyn and Mercy are terrified at home while witnessing the furniture and objects flying in the wind. Maria, Alice and James Read come in. Jocelyn runs into James’ arms. The next day, Alice tells Jocelyn she noticed the storm calmed down when James comforted her, therefore Samuel is not mad at her. Jocelyn remarks Samuel’s killer is still unnamed. Alice suggests they communicate with the spirit. That night, Alice, Jocelyn and Mercy gather in the Castell’s household and wait for the apparition. Mercy mistakes James Read for Samuel at the window. Jocelyn states she’ll talk to him for he likely wants to serve as their guardian. Once outside, James says if Samuel’s spirit is haunting her because of what happened between them, he’s ready to face him. Jocelyn confesses she looks at his face and wants to lead him into the night again. James claims she can’t because she’ to wed Christopher Priestley. Jocelyn says she intends on living as a widow and Read informs that governor Yeardley has other plans. The women’s ritual is again stopped, this time by Temperance Yeardley and Secretary Farlow. Temperance urges them to stop because the ghost isn’t real. Farlow says Samuel’s spirit will return every night until his slayer is revealed and suggests Cruentation: the ritual of touching the dead man’s body. If the killer touches the body, it will bleed. The next day, they perform such ritual. Yeardley suspects Edgar Massinger to be the killer so he demands him to touch the body. He does and nothing happens. Massinger defies Jocelyn to also touch the body. The ritual is interrupted by the presumed Spanish invasion but it’s only the Royal Moon returning. The ritual proceeds and Jocelyn touches the body. Massinger is then forced to touch Samuel’s body again. This time, Jocelyn places the Catholic totems in his hands. The man gets so enraged he starts to bleed from his noise. He, eventually, confesses to have killed Samuel by cutting his throat open. Massinger is then executed by hanging. Christopher tells Jocelyn it wasn’t the body that bled, but Massinger’s nose from anger. Jocelyn asks him if she can seen the future to have guessed such a thing.

Sir George Yeardley meets with Jocelyn at the wharf and encourages her to accept Christopher Priestley’s proposal of marriage. She flirts with him and says she doesn’t wish to remarry because the better man is already taken. They are interrupted by Marshal Redwick and Secretary Farlow that inform the governor that the Sharrows took Edgar Massinger’s slaves. Jocelyn overhears the conversation. Yeardley promises he’ll deal with the Sharrows. Once the other men leave, Jocelyn asks the governor to escort her home. Yeardley points out that if she remains unmarried her reputation will meet with public sanction. The next morning, Jocelyn speaks with Redwick about her intentions of taking Massinger’s land for herself. Redwick, however, just scorns her. Christopher arrives and says he wants to speak to her. Jocelyn tries her best to avoid him including pretending to faint. Later, Jocelyn finds Farlow and tries to persuade him in helping her getting Massinger’s farm and offers him half of the future profits. Farlow pays Jocelyn a visit and agrees to help her securing Massinger’s farm for herself. He asks her if she would not rather remarry. Jocelyn assures she will not be confided by wedlock. Farlow cheers her words and explains that Massinger’s land was sold to him by the previous governor without the Virginia Company having knowledge of it. He reveals that Yeardley is also interested in the farm. Farlow points out that if the Company finds out about the illegal transaction, they would reclaim it. Farlow tells Jocelyn she has to find the courage to confront the governor. While leaving church, Jocelyn and Christopher see all of the townsfolk on the streets with pans and bones. Christopher tells Jocelyn she’ll have to endure a Skimmington ride to shame her for failing to remarry. The doctor tries to stop her but she goes ahead among the crowd anyway. She’s taunted by the townsfolk screaming “shame” and “harlot”. Once she arrives home, she starts to cry.

That night, she meets with James Read at the barn. He shares his concern for her welfare because of what happened earlier. She begins to undress and says she refuses to be tamed. She kisses James and undresses him while promising that she will be as open as she wishes to.

Sir George Yeardley meets with Jocelyn Castell at Edgar Massinger’s farm. Jocelyn states she came to Virginia to marry a man of position but he was murdered by the man who stole land from the Company. Yeardley threatens Jocelyn. She informs him that she wrote to her sister in England to safe keep the evidence of the illegal transaction of land from the previous governor to Massinger and it will be delivered to the Company if anything should happen to her. Jocelyn blackmails Yeardley into give her Massinger’s farm. Meanwhile, the bells call the townsfolk and Marshal Redwick informs them that Jocelyn is now the owner of Massinger’s farm. Some are dazed while others laugh for a woman to be giving land.

Christopher Priestley and Jocelyn walk through the streets and he recalls her that she has made an enemy out of the governor. Jocelyn reveals it’s the other way around for she’s aware that he was the one who arranged for her Skimmington. The doctor advices her to be careful and informs that he won’t pursue her any longer. She seems disappointed. Meanwhile, Jocelyn and Mercy visit their new farm and workers. Mercy points out the men don’t seem pleased to be working for a woman but Jocelyn wishes to hire James Read to master them. Jocelyn meets James Read at the wharf and asks him if he’ll work as her overseer. He declines and tells she has proven herself capable of mastering any man. She mocks him for his sensitive nature and James points out her cold heart. Jocelyn eventually says she needs him but James states that perhaps her curse is that she doesn’t need anyone. At her new farm, Jocelyn is having trouble with her new workers who refuse to follow her orders because she’s a woman. She challenges one of the workers to fight with her but is beaten every time. She then promises to take one year out of every man’s time of servitude. This persuades the workers to labor for her and collect the harvest.

Jocelyn visits Christopher’s apothecary and fakes a tooth ache to flirt with him. The doctor recalls that in England blacksmiths are employed to extract teeth. Jocelyn says she wouldn’t let James Read lay his hands upon her but Christopher reveals that he knows about her affair. Jocelyn denies it but Christopher doesn’t believe her. Even so, Christopher reveals he would still marry her. He informs her of his duel with James Read. That night, Jocelyn’s farm gets burned to the ground. In the morning, James Read shows that he has found Pamunkey items in the field. Yeardley and Redwick waste no time in blaming the natives for the fire. Meanwhile, Christopher informs them that Silas Sharrow has been giving information to the Pamunkey. Later, at Jocelyn’s farm, she finds a worm among the burned soil. Mercy sees it as a sign of hope for their future.

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At the wharf, Jocelyn awaits for Christopher Priestley’s return to Jamestown from his voyage to England. Jocelyn asks Christopher if he brought what she asked for and he gives her a package. The doctor also reveals he’s to marry a woman named Lettice but it’s yet to be decided if she’ll come to Jamestown or he’ll go back to England. Jocelyn doesn’t seem amused by the news. The Assembly of Burgesses is gathering and Verity Rutter urges Alice Sharrow to go and speak on Silas’ behalf. Meredith Rutter talks confused sentences and Verity says he’s been talking like that lately. Jocelyn also agrees that Alice must find a reason for Henry to take her with him to meet with Silas. Jocelyn also agrees that Alice must find a reason for Henry Sharrow to take her with him to meet with Silas Sharrow. Jocelyn interrupts the Assembly when they are discussing the new land they took from the natives. Nicholas Farlow says she can’t disrupt the Burgesses. Jocelyn says she’s there to join them as a land owner and shows them what Christopher brought from England: instructions on how to build a windmill. Sir George Yeardley and the other Burgesses, however, refuse to discuss business with a woman and leave. Later, the assembly is joined to talk about Silas. Christopher shows the other men a portrait of Lettice as he’s congratulated on his betrothal. Jocelyn is not amused and interrupts Mercy and Pepper Sharrow flirting. Jocelyn tells Mercy she can’t marry because she’s a maid devoted to a life of servitude therefore she must give Pepper no hope. Farlow joins Jocelyn in her farm. She’s over confident about destroying Yeardley and Nicholas says she's overly public for his secretive taste. Jocelyn reveals she’s aware Yeardley was the one responsible for the burning of her crops and her Skimmington. She wants Yeardley to build the first windmill in Jamestown with the plans provided by Farlow so he might be granted with land by the river. Jocelyn also wants Farlow to attack her again so no one believes they are working together. Jocelyn witnesses Mercy cleaning her wound and asks if it was Farlow who did it. Mercy says the pain will be gone in a day but Jocelyn hugs her.

That night, Jocelyn meets with Farlow and prohibits him of hitting Mercy ever again. Farlow says he’s tired of being Nicholas Farlow and doesn’t want to take part in Jocelyn’s scheme against the governor any more. Jocelyn is healing Mercy’s back when Lady Yeardley comes in and says the governor wants Jocelyn to join them for supper. While on her way to the governor's house she runs into Farlow. She asks the secretary if he’s also to dine at Yeardley’s house. He confirms and they leave together. At his house, Yeardley confronts Farlow and Jocelyn with their betrayal. He also wants Jocelyn to buy the river land because the Company would be displeased with Yeardley owning too much. Thomas Redwick arrives at Yeardley’s house and urges Farlow to confess his treason for the governor might spare him yet. Farlow choices to face his imminate death with dignity and he’s beheaded by Yeardley. Jocelyn and Temperance scream and came outside as the people of Jamestown start gathering outside the house. Yeardley exhibits Farlow head as a warning to traitors. The next morning, Jocelyn is still stocked as Mercy cleans her face. Jocelyn says the governor must be destroyed. Alice reunites with Verity and Jocelyn and informs she’ll take a ship back to England. At the wharf, Alice takes her farewell and promises she’ll never forget Verity and Jocelyn.

Yeardley commands Jocelyn to look upon Farlow’s head every day for her to be reminded that even her must bow to power. Meanwhile, Farlow’s head goes missing. Yeardley asks who would dare to challenge his authority and promises he will not be defied. Redwick recalls Meredith was giving the head too much attention the night before. Meredith denies the accusations. Jocelyn and James Read exchange looks. Redwick says the spike shall remain until the head is found. Jocelyn approaches James and asks if he knows who took Farlow’s head. James noticed Jocelyn being close to the governor once again and asks if she’ll be granted with more land to farm. Jocelyn says she wonders about him often and why the men who have came to Virginia with him are making themselves rich while he remains a blacksmith. James assures he prefers to remain honorable than being tainted by ambition and wealth. Jocelyn recalls he has more social advantage than her because he’s a man. James says her schemes are dangerous even if they are justified. At Jocelyn’s farm, Tamlin Appleday is working the fields. Mercy says he works harder than the other workers and sings. However, when Jocelyn approaches, the boy sits down and claims to have worked enough for one day. Jocelyn asks him to come with her to be rewarded for his efforts. Jocelyn pulls his ear strongly and commands him to go back to work like a defeated animal.

At the apothecary, Jocelyn asks Christopher about his bride Lettice. He tells her Lettice eyes are green. Jocelyn implies people with green eyes tend to be shallow. Christopher notices she’s afraid but they are interrupted by Henry Sharrow and Winganuske’s arrival. Henry says the baby has been taken ill with fever. he next morning, Jocelyn arrives at her farm but her workers are gone. She finds them playing and swimming in the river. Mercy explains they were all working until Tamlin found a rope and jump into the river. Jocelyn tells Tamline he’s not to return to her lands because he’s not welcome. Mercy and Jocelyn approach Henry and Winganuske. Mercy asks how Henry can allow pagan rituals in Jamestown. Henry says it’s only to comfort his wife. Jocelyn says they could seize the opportunity to show the natives the superiority of their medicine and why they must convert to Christianity. Henry is not amused by Jocelyn seeing politics in his child’s sickness and tells Pepper to go fetch Chacrow. Jocelyn goes to Yeardley and explains her scheme: if they show the natives the benefits of their science, perhaps Opechancanough would send boys to work on their farms and learn. Yeardley says he would never allow a woman to represent him before Opechancanough. Jocelyn goes into the woods to talk with Chacrow. She makes a demonstration on how locks work and tells Chacrow that if he gives her boys to work on her farm, she will teach them. Jocelyn visits Willmus Crabtree’s shop. He tells her every lady wants to purchase the mirror but he’s been saving it for Jocelyn. She clarifies she doesn’t want it. Willmus flatters her and says she seeks the deepest glories of life but that doesn’t persuade Jocelyn to buy the mirror. Later, Jocelyn arrives home to find out Willmus has gifted her with the mirror. James Read warns Jocelyn about Willmus and tells her he saw him entering Yeardley’s house when everyone was looking at Farlow’s head. James says Redwick knows who took the head: Yeardley.

Jocelyn goes to the apothecary and asks Christopher if Lettice writes to him often. He gives Jocelyn Virginia's toy and says he must face Henry. However, Jocelyn asks Christopher about Willmus. Christopher says Redwick came to ask about him this morning. He tells about an incident that happened when they were about to sail to Jamestown: a man recognized Crabtree and he was not pleased and showed a ring to him. Afterwards, this man abandoned his intention to travel and return to shore. While leaving the apothecary, Jocelyn calls for Mercy and asks her to return Virginia’s toy to Henry. Later, Jocelyn goes to Willmus’ shop to thank him for the mirror. However, Willmus ignores her and goes to Maria, praising her beauty. He tells her that if she was in England every man alive would fall to her feet. Jocelyn is displeased for being ignored. Jocelyn tells Yeardley about the Pamunkey boys in Blackwood and her deal with Chacrow. She says she wishes to regain his favor after her betrayal. James Read observes them. At night, Willmus doesn’t show up for supper with Jocelyn. Tamlin knocks on the door and tells Jocelyn about Pedro and Maria’s plan to escape to England during St. George’s feast in exchange for a slice of pie. Meanwhile, Jocelyn writes a letter.

At the apothecary, Yeardley and Redwick conclude the bear trap was made by Silas. Jocelyn proposes they invite the Pamunkey to St. George’s feast. James Read goes to her house to confront her about the letter. Jocelyn shows him the true content of the letter: it’s addressed to her sister, Elizabeth, so she would provide shelter for Pedro and Maria. Jocelyn asks James to deliver the letter to them. James informs her that Willmus has the promissory note she wrote for Nicholas Farlow and that he considers proof of her corruption. At the feast, Jocelyn confronts Willmus about him not showing up for supper last night. Willmus asks why would a woman as beautiful as Jocelyn would take an interest in him and she replies her only wish is to know his company better. That night, Jocelyn pays Willmus a visit. She wants for them to be friends and asks how she can earn his trust. Willmus undresses his shirt and exhibits his hunchback. Jocelyn leaves.

Jocelyn runs into Willmus and says her intention in visiting him after dark was to seduce him in order to unravel his hidden purpose in Jamestown. She says her only wish is to dispose Yeardley and therefore wants to be a Company agent. Willmus dismisses her and says she has much to learn. Verity gives Jocelyn the letter she wrote for Maria and Pedro. Jocelyn asks what she thinks of Crabtree. She tells he goes to the tavern to seek gossip from the drunks. Jocelyn asks for Verity’s help to retrieve the promissory note she wrote to Farlow. Verity agrees to help. Mercy eventually tells Jocelyn about the horse and the governor’s wish to catch it before anyone else knows of it. Jocelyn runs into Meredith and persuades him to tell about the horse to the townsfolk. Meredith doubts what he saw but Jocelyn is certain the golden horse is real and reveals she wants it and will pay substantial money to whoever brings it to her. Yeardley is not pleased. Jocelyn approaches James Read about his famous hunting skills. James asks Jocelyn why she persuaded the whole town to find the golden horse when it’s her wish that he should be the one to catch it for her. James says he’ll find the horse for himself to reclaim his manhood. Jocelyn smiles as he leaves. Willmus goes to Jocelyn’s house and gives her the note Verity intended to steal from him. She sends Mercy to bed and invites the factor to come in. They talk about Yeardley and his growing wealth and power. Jocelyn believes him to be a Virginia Company agent. Willmus denies and says he prefers to keep his true purpose concealed. He won’t confide in Jocelyn just yet and leaves.

Jocelyn visits Willmus’s shop and asks why he returned the promissory note to her when he had proof of her intention of stealing land from the Virginia Company. Willmus claims it was a mysterious impulse driven by his feelings for her. Jocelyn asks him about the ring. Willmus, however, says they both have sworn not to love and therefore are incredibly lonely. Later, Jocelyn visits James Read’s shop. She's distressed but tells him about Crabtree’s ring and how she must find it because it could reveal the truth about this man Jocelyn notices that Yeardley has Pamunkey labors. Maria says the other farms have too. Jocelyn is not pleased since she’s the one who suggested it and made dealings with the Pamunkey and has none working in her farm.

That night, Jocelyn visits James Read at his shop and reveals her intentions of stealing Crabtree’s ring. James is certain she’ll succeed. Jocelyn says he might know her again if he promises not to love her. Jocelyn visits Willmus' house. She says he outwitted her at every turn which means he’s neither a factor nor a Company agent. Willmus asks if she supposes the ring will provide answers. Jocelyn reveals she tempered his wine with a sleeping potion. Meanwhile, Jocelyn was able to get Crabtree’s ring and is waiting for him to wake up. It’s revealed that Crabtree hold the king’s own signet. Jocelyn says he’s the most powerful man in Virginia. The next day, Jocelyn goes to the factor's shop. Willmus asks her if she would like to know how a man so infected became a trusted officer of the king of England. Jocelyn, however, asks why he hasn’t taken down Yeardley when he carries the king signet. Willmus says they must wait. Jocelyn insists. Willmus reveals to her a tale of pirates and slaves.

Jocelyn visits James’ shop. She observes the chains and James asks if she intends on buying them. Jocelyn wonders if those were the chains that bounded Maria and Pedro as they set foot on Jamestown, and tells James about the English ship that illegally carried the African slaves: it was sunk and its crew vanished into Virginia. Jocelyn says they need to bring these men into justice and prove Yeardley's corruption. She tries to persuade James in going upriver to find them. James, however, refuses. Jocelyn goes to the garrison to visit Willmus. She asks why he didn’t use the king’s signet to free himself. Willmus says he must remain imprisoned so the marshal and the governor don’t suspect him. He says it’s time to pursue the business upriver. Jocelyn reveals she failed in persuading James in doing the journey.

Meanwhile, Pedro arrives and returns the dial to Willmus. The factor uses it to turn Pedro against James. He reveals the mariners who brought Pedro to Jamestown are hiding in Virginia and might be found but the blacksmith is not willing to do the journey. Pedro leaves in anger. Willmus gives Jocelyn the timepiece. At night, Jocelyn asks Mercy if she ever thinks about the future. Mercy says she didn’t but now she does because it’s in the future the things we wish for lie. Jocelyn has a vision of her old self in the mirror and asks Mercy to take the timepiece away. Christopher arrives and tells her that Yeardley has bequeathed Pedro and Maria to his children in his will. Jocelyn decides she’ll be the one to stop Yeardley. She goes upriver with Pedro. However they are attacked and Jocelyn gets hurt.

James Read and Verity find Jocelyn with an arrow pierced in the side of her stomach. James urges Verity to boil water and cloths for him to remove the arrow. James cuts the arrow out of Jocelyn’s skin and heals her wound as she cries in pain. At night, Pedro runs into James Read and Verity. James is upset with Pedro for bringing Jocelyn upriver. Verity orders them to calm down and Pedro to sit down and eat. At Yeardley’s farm, Maria holds an idol while Yeardley has a nightmare. Pedro tells James and Verity they were attacked by a white man shooting arrows from the river bank. He says he chased the man to kill him but he was able to escape. Meanwhile, he lost sight of Jocelyn and went into hiding. Pedro is hurt with James because he went upriver because of Jocelyn. James wants to return to Jamestown for Jocelyn to receive proper medical care. Pedro and Verity want to go on to find the mariners and Tamlin Appleday. Jocelyn wants to go on as well because they can prove Yeardley’s role in bringing slaves to Virginia. James reluctantly agrees. He says there is a lead mine ahead and two former mariners are now working at Gloaming Creek. Pedro assures he’ll recognize the men when he sees them and takes the first watch.

James, Pedro, Jocelyn and Verity continue their journey upriver. James is afraid Pedro will kill the mariners when they find them and recalls they are to be returned to Jamestown. Pedro says the men will face the touch of justice. Verity and Jocelyn talk about James’ feelings for the widow. Jocelyn says she can’t give her heart to James because she was heartbroken once and swore never to love again. They are on their way to the lead mines when they stop to make camp because they widow is too tired. James says he and Pedro will go to the mine and search for the mariners. Verity begs Pedro to hold his temper when he meets the mariners for they can know where Tam is. Pedro says he has no idea how he will be when he reunites with those men. Jocelyn relishes on the prospect of Yeardley’s ruin. Verity talks about Jocelyn’s feelings for James and urges her to love him. Meanwhile, James and Pedro return. James says he will return to the mine tomorrow and enquire about work. Verity begs him not to forget to ask about Tam. James asks Jocelyn how she’s feeling. The widow thanks him for coming upriver for her. James says he came upriver for Pedro and justice but Jocelyn doesn’t believe him. She wants to prove she’s healing and asks for his assistance getting up. She walks to demonstrate she’s healing. She asks him to promise that he will not love her but he doesn't reply.

They are heading towards the mariners’ shack. James proposes he should approach the shack alone in fear that Pedro might kill the men. When they arrive at the mariners’ shack however they discover them dead inside. Verity asks who would kill the mariners. Jocelyn says it’s Yeardley’s doing. Their mission has failed so they decided to return to Jamestown. While on their way home, Jocelyn is shot when she’s telling James the mariners are still alive because they attack her and Pedro by the river. Pedro tries to help Jocelyn while Verity fires back. James, however, kills the mariner with his dagger. While on their way to Jamestown, Jocelyn accuses James of lying to her because he’s in love with her. Jocelyn says it’s fools, dupes and weaklings who love. James says they have a long way home so Jocelyn has plenty of time to convince herself of that, implying she feels the same way about him. Christopher and Jocelyn talk about Mercy's marriage to Pepper Sharrow. Christopher teases the prospect of losing such faithful servant must pain Jocelyn but she promises she’ll find another girl. Jocelyn is summoned by Yeardley. She asks about Willmus. Yeardley says he has sent scouts after him and his corpse is to arrive to Jamestown at any moment. Yeardley says Jocelyn must show to Jamestown she was defeated: she must courtesy everything she approaches him. He forces her to bow and she reluctantly obeys.

At Jamestown, Jocelyn watches as James Read sells his forge to a unkown man. Mercy asks Jocelyn to break the cake over her head at the wedding. Jocelyn happily accepts. Jocelyn tells what she saw. Mercy says the man is the new blacksmith and informs James is leaving to another settlement upriver. At night, Willmus leaves barley sugars at Jocelyn’s house. In the morning, Yeardley watches as Jocelyn is eating the candy outside her house with a pleased smile. The governor crosses paths with Jocelyn and recalls her she’s to bow. Jocelyn tells him about the candy, implying it was Willmus’ doing. Jocelyn confronts James Read about him leaving Jamestown. James says he sent word to England about his wiliness in selling his forge to the highest bidder when they return from upriver. He reveals he’ll leave tomorrow. Jocelyn gives him a token - the gem from her necklace - for him saving her life. The bells ring and the townsfolk gathers. Yeardley says they have received reports from Crabtree’s death and has asked for his body to be sent back to Jamestown so they might give him a proper burial. When the governor opens the coffin, however, it’s filled with pigs’ tongues, the mark of a liar. Redwick calls for Yeardley to go to the garrison. Willmus has reappeared in his prison cell. Willmus reveals himself a king’s man and says he has send word to King James about what he saw on Jamestown. He says a new governor has already left England. Jocelyn laughs and Yeardley leaves the garrison humiliated.

Yeardley gathers the townsfolk to informs he’s no longer the Governor of Virginia and a new governor has already set sail from England. Jocelyn comments on Redwick’s dreadful appareance. He tells her the new governor is Sir Francis Wyatt. Jocelyn informs her father served Sir Francis’ father at Boxley Manor when she was a child and therefore he’s very fond of her. Jocelyn relishes on her victory and visits James at the garrison. Jocelyn declares her love for James so he must remain in Jamestown. But he says he’ll leave anyway because he will always be her prisoner. Jocelyn leaves crying. James is released from prison. Mercy and Jocelyn get ready for her wedding to Pepper. Jocelyn asks Mercy why she came to Jamestown. Mercy says there was something romantic about crossing the ocean and arriving to Virginia. Jocelyn says she loves Mercy very much. Mercy and Pepper are married and the townsfolk celebrate. James Read arrives at the feast and Jocelyn approaches him. He says he turned back to ask Jocelyn if she would come with him to discover new land and so they might find a beautiful place to live and raise their children. He declares his love for her. Jocelyn eventually agrees to leave Jamestown with him. James Read and Jocelyn prepare to leave when Henry warns them about the Pamunkey attack and they run back to Jamestown. The gates of the settlement are closed and locked. They are last shown holding hands and looking at each other.
## Relationships

* Marriage to Samuel Castell
* James Read

*Main article:* *Jocelyn and Samuel Castell*

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## References

1. ↑ Episode 3.05
2. ↑ Episode 3.02
3. ↑ Episode 1.07
4. ↑ Episode 1.01
5. ↑ Episode 1.02
6. ↑ Episode 2.01
7. ↑ Episode 2.01
8. ↑ Episode 2.06
9. ↑ Episode 2.06
10. ↑ Episode 3.08