Nicholas Farlow

**Nicholas Farlow** was the secretary of the Virginia Company. Farlow found his position threaten and weaken by the arrival of the new governor of Virginia, Sir George Yeardley, to Jamestown. He is Thomas Redwick’s closest ally, his companion in scheming and corruption. Together, Secretary and Marshal, also served the interests of Edgar Massinger, a vicious land owner, until the governor forced them to switch sides. In spite of his long quarrel with Jocelyn Castell, he eventually aligns himself with her to benefit of her claim on Massinger’s farm. He is beheaded by Yeardley after the governor finds out about his treacherous schemes with Jocelyn.

## Personality

Cunning and arrogant, Nicholas Farlow was able to ingrate himself with many but was perhaps the most callous of them all. Nicholas was a vain man and his desire to display his presumed wealth has left him heavily indebted. With a strong hunger for wealth and power, he did whatever it took to keep his position, including repressing his true nature. Ever since he witnessed his mother’s public humiliation, he wished to avoid being mocked at or perceived as weak. To avoid disgrace and ruin, he tried to conceal and deny his homosexuality and this turned him into a bitter man, capable of grievous vengeance.

## Physical Appearance

Farlow was the epitome of Jacobean extravagance, dressing and adorning himself with luxury and expensive clothes, brocades and silks, and jewelry.

## Throughout *Jamestown*

* Background
* Season One
* Season Two
* Season Three

When he was twelve years old, Nicholas served as the witness to his mother’s charges of the mortal sin of adultery. She was found guilty and later punished by standing in full view of the entire congregation during Sunday service. She wore a white sheet to represent a shroud, she was bareheaded and barefooted. She confessed her fault and expressed her true regret. But her penalty was deemed insufficient and she was depraved from any association with members of the town. He decided to leave England and come to Jamestown due the presumed apparition of his mother. He has deep knowledge of English law and, including Cruentation. Back in England, he has two protégés, implied to have been his lovers, who are gathering enormous debts on his behalf.

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Secretary Farlow and Marshal Redwick expect the new governor, Sir George Yeardley, at the wharf. They welcome him to Jamestown but the governor says he’ll escort his wife, Temperance Yeardley, home to rest. During the new governor's first speech to Jamestown, he announces that the Virginia Company intends to reward those that served the colony from the first day with 100 acres of land and Farlow exchanges a concerned look with Redwick. Later, Farlow, alongside Redwick, visits the new Sharrow lands and informs Henry Sharrow that he take on a debt from Edgar Massinger to purchase Alice Kett, his bride. Henry replies the debt will be paid and Redwick recalls it must be paid in labor since that was the arrangement. Farlow insists that Henry must give his brother, Silas Sharrow, part to Massinger and the debt will be cleared. Henry replies they worked twelve years for that land so he will not give up any piece of land because of a woman. Redwick says he must otherwise he’ll face the law. The next day, Farlow pays a visit to Samuel Castell. He tells the recorder about Yeardley’s secret meeting with King James before being appointed governor of Virginia. No one knows what was said between them but Yeardley was immediately knighted. Therefore, Farlow wishes Castell to find out what took place between Yeardley and the king and to pass on to him anything he might overhear. Samuel refuses to spy on their governor. Farlow recalls Castell that he’s in Jamestown due to his favor and he might very well send him back to England before the month is out. Later, Farlow receives a visit from Jocelyn Woodbryg who pretends to have overheard on the ship that King James intends on prohibiting the growing of tobacco in Virginia. Farlow is clearly distressed and Jocelyn carries on by saying that the governor intends to call on a gathering where he will announce the prohibition. Later, Farlow reunites with Redwick and Massinger. Redwick states they won’t allow it. Massinger recalls they can’t act against the king or they’ll lose their positions. Farlow claims that’s Yeardley’s purpose, to remove them from office, and suggest they inflame the farmers against Yeardley. While the bells rang, calling for the gathering, Farlow, Massinger and Redwick observe the farmers. Farlow remarks they look ready to strip Yeardley from his position as governor. However, during the assembly, Yeardley passes a law that prohibits the sell or transference of any lands newly granted to the ancients. Jocelyn falsely apologizes to Farlow.

Farlow and Redwick observe Jocelyn Castell and her husband on the streets. Farlow points out the way she talks to Samuel Castell reveals she delights in humiliating every men she sets her eyes upon. Redwick calls for Castell to address his wife and calls out she’s her husband’s property and should act accordingly. Jocelyn approaches Farlow and asks him not to underestimate her husband for he has an inquiring mind and is conducting an investigation. While walking through the streets, Farlow overhears Verity Rutter mocking her husband, Meredith Rutter, at the tavern. Later, Farlow dines with Redwick and shares his worries about Samuel Castell’s investigation. Redwick says they have to bring Jocelyn to heel but Farlow states that Yeardley would never allow such a thing for a woman in her position. However, Farlow says they can take Verity’s incident at the tavern at their favor. Redwick should arrest her and make a warning of her to Jocelyn about what they could do to her. While Redwick falls ill and is attended by both Reverend Whitaker and Christopher Priestley, Farlow has his eyes on the marshal’s glove that Jocelyn gave to him earlier. Farlow pays doctor Priestley a visit at his apothecary and shares his belief that the Marshal’s glove was poisoned by Jocelyn Castell. Despite Christopher’s objections, Farlow orders him to examine the glove. When Jocelyn manages to prove Verity’s innocence of being a witch, Farlow remarks to Redwick that they didn’t underestimate Samuel Castell, but rather miscalculate his wife.

When Pamunkey warriors storm Jamestown, one is capture and has a musket that was stolen from Master Massinger six months ago. James Read believes the weapon was sold to the man. Farlow recalls that selling weapons to the Indians is punishable by hanging. Sir George Yeardley says they will return the Pamunkey warrior back to his own people. Redwick violently opposes such idea. Yeardley recalls they live in a time of political solutions. Farlow insists that Yeardley should lead the party to return the captive and hand him over to Opechancanough himself. Yeardley agrees. Once outside, both Redwick and Farlow threaten Samuel Castell and insist he was the one who persuaded the governor to return the captive. Farlow says this was the last of Castell’s politicking and they both will go up river while he will remain in Jamestown. Also, he urges him to tame his wife’s ambitions. When Samuel runs away, Farlow implies they should kill the captive before returning it to his people. While on their way to return Chacrow and during night time, Redwick says to Farlow they should wake him and shoot him in the back. However, the Pamunkey manages to escape. Farlow orders the men to fire. Yeardley asks what is going on and loses his temper with Redwick. Farlow states that Opechancanough will know they came all this far to return the prisoner and that’s surely enough. The party gathers with the king.

After Lord De La Waar’s grave is robbed during the night, Yeardley and his counsel gather in the graveyard. Farlow says the grave was dug because of the legendary Portuguese map to the gold mines of Virginia. Later, Farlow gathers with Redwick and Massinger. Redwick resents Farlow from preventing him from going up into the mountains searching for gold. Farlow claims he would have been a fool out of himself without the map. Massinger says gold is for fool for people will get rich in Virginia by tobacco and land. Farlow recalls Henry Sharrow got all the land he wished for but still went searching for the gold. Redwick ponders how Sharrow came by the map. Farlow suggests a sailor from Le La Waar’s ship. During Alice and Silas Sharrow’s wedding, Farlow and Redwick observe Jocelyn Castell with Christopher Priestley and the secretary suggest they might be having an affair and they need a spy within her household to provide them with evidence. Farlow remarks that if they ruin her, they ruin her husband and then Samuel Castell will have more pressing matter to concern himself with what might lie in the Company’s accounts. Farlow is writing a secretive message when Samuel Castell storms in through his door. He remarks the man should have knocked. While the recorder delivers him the records of the new land boundaries from him to inspect and sign, Farlow does his best to hide the letter from Samuel. Redwick and Farlow bride Nathan Bailey to woo Mercy in order to get information about Jocelyn and the doctor. When reporting back to Farlow and Redwick, Bailey compares kissing Mercy to kissing a dead fish. Farlow remarks it's not enough to know that Jocelyn visited Christopher after dark for they need to discover about their next encounter. Farlow and Redwick, believing they will catch Jocelyn in the act, outbreak through her house door and find Jocelyn alongside Temperance Yeardley and other ladies sowing the first cross from the colony.

When Yeardley fells ill, Farlow takes charge of the colony for Jamestown can’t be without authority. Redwick doesn’t seem pleased. Later on, Farlow chats with Redwick about his hasty decision of taking action. Redwick remarks it was not hasty but rather eager. Farlow claims he did it for the benefit of both for Jamestown wishes for civil governance. He promises Redwick they are in this together. Farlow enters in Christopher’s apothecary and catches the doctor and Jocelyn Castell on the verge of kissing. After Jocelyn leaves, Farlow states Christopher will not be blamed should the governor die during the surgery and trusts he will do his duty. In the morning after the successful operation on Yeardley, Farlow speaks with Christopher Priestley at the church and implies his affair with Jocelyn. He denies the accusations but Farlow tells him the story of his mother’s punishment for the mortal sin of adultery. When James Read returns and brings proof that Henry Sharrow is alive, Farlow states that Silas should go look for his older brother himself.

While walking on the streets, Farlow drops his stick and orders Verity Rutter to pick it up. She eventually returns the stick to him and Farlow states that obedience delayed is as insolent as defiance but it shall let it pass this time. Later on, Farlow and Redwick chat about their disappeared belongings and that no one would dare stealing in Jamestown. Henry Sharrow returns to Jamestown and gathers with Sir George Yeardley, Redwick and Farlow in front of the townsfolk. He claims to have found silver. Redwick states those riches belong to the crown and, therefore, to the Virginia Company. When Henry asks for Yeardley’s opinion, he states the silver must travel to England to be refined. Henry says the silver ain’t going anywhere and since he’s the one who knows the way to the mountains, it’s his decision and he wants to retrieve the silver and bring it back to everyone in Jamestown. Alice Sharrow reports to Redwick and Farlow what Henry did to her. The men refuse to act and accuse Alice of trying to acquire Henry’s fortune. Farlow remarks they can use the incident to their advantage. While at the tavern, Farlow sits with Henry. The man informs him that Alice reported the rape and states Henry will need a protector to shelter him from the politics of England. But Henry declines his assistance. Late at night, Farlow visits Redwick and remark he’s making alliance with Sir George Yeardley. Redwick states they need to decide if they are on Yeardley or Henry Sharrow’s side. Farlow recalls they are on all sides. Meanwhile, Henry’s silver turns out to me antimony.

While a ship arrives carrying letters, Farlow and Redwick meet the governor at the wharf. Yeardley informs them the Company wishes to create a general assembly with representatives from all over Virginia with the purpose of passing laws. Planters will be selected and each man will be named a burgess to speak on the behalf of the commonage. Both Redwick and Farlow opposite to it because they fear their positions will weaken. Back at town, Farlow encounters Jocelyn Castell and remarks she seemed to be in distress at the wharf. Jocelyn dishes him by implying his homosexuality. Later, Yeardley publically announces the creating of an assembly of burgesses. Afterwards, he tells Farlow and Redwick he will also appoint a counsel of state to oversee our business and to reserve the power of veto for any unseemly proposals. At night, Farlow encounters a drunken Mercy and overhears Samuel Castell and Christopher Priestley searching for Jocelyn. Suspicious, he enters the tavern and asks Meredith Rutter if Jocelyn is in there. Rutter denies it but Farlow doesn’t believe it until he’s urged by Redwick to leave because the captain’s ship has good news. Both men gather with Massinger. Redwick tells them that the captain revealed to him there are 20 and odd Angolan slaves on a Dutch man-of-war and they can be brought to Jamestown. Farlow remarks the pirates stole the cargo from a Portuguese slave merchant on its way to Vera Cruz.  Massinger remarks they will need Yeardley’s approval. Farlow suggests smuggle then first and deal with Yeardley later. Massinger approves. The next day, at night, Yeardley has a chat with Farlow and Redwick. He presents them proof of their embezzlement. Farlow asks the governor what he wants. Yeardley wants half of Massinger’s slaves. Yeardley say he’ll perverse the proof of their corruption in safe keeping and states he owns Farlow and Redwick now.

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At the wharf, Farlow asks the governor if there is more news from the Virginia Company than congratulations for them for making a king’s colony out of mud and cow men. Meanwhile, Silas Sharrow and Henry Sharrow return from their trades with the Pamunkey and bring Samuel Castell’s corpse. While Silas and Henry brand their hides of late, Redwick and Farlow storms in and wonders if it were the Indians who killed Samuel. Henry states that the man drowned and he isn’t the first man to misjudge the river. Farlow agrees with the Marshal and remarks that the Indians pretend to be at peace with the settlement. Silas disagrees for they knew Castell to be a friend who spoke several times in their behalf. Farlow frowns upon Henry’s appearance. While Henry is about to leave, Redwick warns him not to became too trusty with the Indians. During the meeting of the burgesses, Sir George Yeardley informs they have a traitor amongst them. The governor reveals he received news from England that a secret message from Spain was intercepted. The Count of Gondomar, Ambassador to England, believes that Jamestown negros were stolen from Spain by privateers and sold illegally. King Philip of Spain calls Jamestown a nest of pirates. Yeardley proceeds in telling an informer has been place in their midst, a Catholic spy bought by Gondomar’s gold. Farlow says they need to expose the traitor before he provides information about their defenses and Spain invades.

Farlow is at the wharf buying expensive clothing when he overhears Verity Rutter’s remarks on the high prices of the cargo. He explains her that the purpose of trade is to make profit and the Company of Virginia exists to made profit, and since the Company is the only one that supplies the colony it will decide what profit it will make. Farlow exhibits his costly purchases and Verity mocks them. Later, Redwick discovers Farlow’s luxurious new goods and recalls him of his debts. Farlow informs him that, back in England, two pretty young men are gathering extravagant debts in his name. Redwick warns him such news will reach Jamestown and mocks him as weak. Later on, Silas Sharrow and Henry Sharrow bring back to Jamestown a smuggler mariner that sells stolen cargo. Farlow questions the man but he isn’t able to speak. Farlow says the Sharrows believe that Samuel Castell witnessed those men in their foul business and they kill him before he could report them. Farlow executes the man for killing Castell by pouring hot lead down his throat. However, Farlow looks extremely disturbed after killing the man.

Farlow returns from his voyage to Bermuda with a exuberant young man called Simeon Peck. He’s received at the wharf by Redwick. Farlow urges him to accommodate Simeon at all costs for he’ll prove must beneficial to them. Redwick recalls him of the debts and ridicule he suffered in London due to his favoritism for pretty young men. Farlow promises this is different. Meanwhile, Farlow and Simeon visit Christopher Priestley’s apothecary to ask to several ingredients. Jocelyn Castell storms in to welcome Simeon and Farlow is annoyed by her interruption and informs they are conducting a delicate business with the doctor. While Simeon and Jocelyn trade smiles and complements, Farlow urges Simeon to leave. Next, they visit James Read’s shop and ask for lead. Late that night, they gather with Sir George Yeardley. Farlow praises Simeon as a man of true genius but the governor is more interested in if he can turn common metal into gold than in his academic accomplishments. Simeon promises the art of alchemy brings wondrous transformations. Redwick calls it foul deceive and thieve. Both Farlow and Yeardley dismiss him. While Farlow and Simeon drink at the tavern, Redwick storms in and recalls everyone about a law passed in Virginia in the year of 1610 that profits sodomy and Simeon laughs. The marshal threaten him and Farlow takes him outside and urges him to leave Simeon be for he can provide them with many riches. Redwick confesses he’s worrying about his reputation. Farlow promises he doesn’t need his protection to resist his own urges. The next day, Simeon and Farlow visit the Sharrow plantation and ask Silas Sharrow and Henry Sharrow for several ingredients owned by the Pamunkey. Silas says they will try to trade with them. Farlow promises they will be rewarded if they succeed.

The men stroll through the woods and stop for drink and eat. Simeon complements Farlow and tries to kiss him. The secretary recalls the urge is forbidden but Simeon urges no one will ever know. Farlow says he will know. Simeon keeps trying to seduce him and Farlow strikes him, stating he will not be ruined by mere emotion. Simeon says they will love each other. Late that night, they dine together and Simeon is drunk and tries to seduce Farlow. Redwick storms in and asks if he can join them for dinner. Farlow says he was meant to invite him and informs that the Sharrows will provide them with cinnabar and Simeon will conduct his experiment. He points out that Simeon is suffering the effects of strong wine. Redwick asks if he truly believes if magic spells can turn common metal into gold or is blinded with lust for Simeon. Farlow promises it’s the gold. Redwick asks what will happen if Simeon’s experiment fails. Later, Farlow is crying on the floor and Jocelyn Castell walks him. 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.

The next day, the Sharrows bring the cinnabar to Farlow and Simeon. Farlow points out they asked for several ingredients but realizes he needs to be flexible. Silas Sharrow states they will name the price of it and Farlow eventually agrees for Simeon needs the stone. Silas says they want Farlow’s horse. The secretary ultimately agrees. Simeon conducts his experiment and it’s resume to a small vessel. Farlow asks where the gold is and Simeon states it is there in his hand. They present the presumed liquid gold to Sir George Yeardley and Farlow tries to excuse that’s the first of many experiments. Redwick says it’s time to call out that Simeon is a charlatan and should be cast out of Jamestown. Simeon drinks the liquid and asks for Jocelyn Castell’s assistance. He returns dressed in a gown. Farlow is shaken and recalls he cannot wear a woman’s apparel. Simeon replies he’s allowed if he’s a woman. Yeardley doesn’t believe he’s turned from a man into a woman and asks Christopher Priestley to examine him. Later, and alongside Alice Sharrow, the doctor concludes that Simeon Peck is a hermaphrodite. Yeardley says that Madam Peck might use her dress but no longer can practice alchemy in Jamestown. Simeon reunites with Farlow and says he’ll be a woman for him and no law can forbid them now. They kiss but Farlow points the law is the only thing that saves him from his appetites and claims he will not cede for any man or woman. He asks Simeon to leave Jamestown on the first ship.

When Sir George Yeardley tells the people of Jamestown the Spanish will invade them soon, Farlow is extremely worried. When an eclipse occurs, Farlow says it’s a dispatch from God, to warn them that menace draws near. Later, when Pedro states he and Meredith Rutter shall take the first night watch, Farlow demands him to be sober and hits him with his stick. At twilight, he visits Rutter and Pedro at the wharf and remarks why he’s looking at the woods when he should be looking at the river. Rutter says the Spanish are devious. Farlow remarks devious and not miraculous, and hits him with his stick again. The next day, Meredith is telling the men that he saw the walking corpse of Samuel Castell the night before when he’s interrupted by Redwick and Farlow. Redwick call it tales but Farlow shares his own ghostly experience back in England. Farlow and Temperance Yeardley interrupt Alice Sharrow, Mercy and Jocelyn Castell’s ritual to talk to Samuel Castell’s spirit. Temperance states the ghost is not real. Farlow says he does not know if the demon speaks for God or the Devil, but reveals there is a way from which Samuel himself that tells them who his killer was otherwise he’ll return every night until his slayer is named. He suggests Cruentation, the ritual to touch the dead man’s body, and if the corpse bleeds, then it’s the murdered. Later, Edgar Massinger confesses he was the one who killed Samuel.

Farlow and Marshal Redwick warn Silas Sharrow and Henry Sharrow against taking Massinger's slave as repayment for their stolen tobacco. The Sharrow brothers, however, refuse to listen. They meet Sir George Yeardley with Jocelyn Castell at the wharf and talk to him in private. They inform the governor about the Sharrows doing. Yeardley promises he'll deal with the Sharrows. Meanwhile, Maria escapes and Yeardley puts together a search party. Farlow finds Verity Rutter hiding food in the woods. Verity lies that she expects the food will persuade Maria to give herself up to authorities but Farlow doesn't believe her. At Yeardley’s farm, Farlow asks the governor for permission to inspect the tavern. That night, while Farlow is inspecting the tavern, Meredith Rutter asks him questions about the Bible. Since he’s sober, he agrees to help him but Meredith doesn’t understand the words. Later, Jocelyn finds Farlow and tries to persuade him in helping her getting Massinger’s farm and offers him half of the future profits. That night, 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. Meanwhile, Henry Sharrow returns Pedro and Maria to the governor’s house. Yeardley asks Farlow what fate awaits a servant who flees from their master. Farlow states the crime should never be forgotten and the guilt of it must always be visible.

Marshal Redwick informs the townsfolk that Jocelyn Castell is now the owner of Edgar Massinger’s farm. Some are dazed while others laugh for a woman to be giving land. When the townsfolk leave, Yeardley asks Redwick and Farlow how Jocelyn come to know the truth about Massinger’s farm. They both swear innocence. Yeardley says he can’t openly challenge Jocelyn otherwise word of their corrupt land dealings will reach the Virginia Company. Yeardley urges they have to find a way to cut her down. Farlow is worried. At Yeardley’s farm, the governor is enraged for he had grand plans for Massinger’s farm. He tells Farlow and Redwick it’s time they take more territory from the natives. Redwick is ready to rally a militia but Farlow asks for caution. Yeardley recalls they can’t attack the Pamunkey because the Virginia Company wants peace. Yeardley wants to stage an attack on Jamestown and blame it on the Pamunkey. The next day, Redqick suggests to Yeardley they should start a fire on Jocelyn’s farm and blame it on the Pamunkey. The governor is pleased with the idea but Farlow tries, unsuccessfully, to talk them out of it. At the tavern, Redwick and Farlow talk about the plan to burn down Jocelyn’s farm. Farlow still tries to talk him out of it but is unsuccessful. Verity and Meredith Rutter blackmail Redwick into allow them to trade with the mariners. Farlow is puzzled with Redwick’s decision. 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 Priestley informs them that Silas Sharrow has been giving secret information about Jamestown to the Pamunkey. Henry Sharrow is taken before the court of Jamestown and asked to bring back his brother to Jamestown in order for him to face justice. He agrees.

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The Assembly of Burgesses is discussing the new land they too from the natives when they are interrupted by Jocelyn Castell. Nicholas says she can’t disrupt the Burgesses. Jocelyn says she’s there to join them as a land owner and shows them what Christopher Priestley brought her 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 Sharrow. Thomas Redwick accuses him of making a heathen of himself and living like a beast. Yeardley asks Henry Sharrow about Silas. Henry doesn’t give them a clear answer. Farlow asks if his daughter will soon to be baptized but Henry doesn’t answer either. Yeardley asks Henry to pass on a message to the Pamunkey: since Silas stands in the way of the settlement’s Christian purposes, he shall have his head on a spike. 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. At the wharf, Farlow and Willmus Crabtree discuss the possibility of opening trade post. Willmus suggests doing it illegally but Farlow doesn’t play along. Meanwhile, he witnesses Pepper SharrowMercy]] telling Pepper Sharrow she can’t marry him. Farlow approaches them and hits Mercy and then threatens Pepper. 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. One night, Farlow runs into Jocelyn. She asks him 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. 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.

One night, Meredith Rutter is drinking while staring at Farlow’s severed head on a spike. Yeardley asks what he’s doing. Meredith claims he’s waiting for Farlow to blink. Yeardley laughs but tells Rutter to go away. A storm is coming and starts to rain. Meanwhile, it is noticed that Farlow’s head is missing. Yeardley asks who would dare to challenge his authority and promises he will not be defied. Redwick recalls Meredith Rutter 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. Later, Redwick removes the spike. James Read tells Jocelyn Redwick knows who took the head: it was Yeardley. Meanwhile, Lady Yeardley finds Farlow’s head on a chest beneath her bed. That night, Yeardley decided to burn it.

By the river, Willmus discovers Farlow’s burned skull. James Read observes the skull. Willmus says no one has yet told him what Farlow’s crimes were. James says Willmus already knows because he saw him going into the governor’s house in the night of the beheading. Willmus says he discovered a note – Jocelyn promising payment to Farlow – next to the secretary’s body. James asks why a merchant would take interest in this matter. Willmus replies that if James has perceived him as more than a mere merchant it was because he allowed it.

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## References

1. ↑ Episode 2.02
2. ↑ Episode 2.05
3. ↑ Episode 1.02
4. ↑ Episode 2.06
5. ↑ Episode 1.07
6. ↑ Episode 1.07
7. ↑ Episode 2.05
8. ↑ Episode 2.05
9. ↑ Episode 3.01
10. ↑ Episode 3.01