An epidemic sweeps through the county and Dwight is grateful to Caroline for providing him with a cart-load of fresh oranges to combat it. Ross meanwhile is thwarted in his efforts to expand the mine, thanks to Warleggan and his proxy, Tankard. To provide finances he strikes a deal with a local smuggler to use his beach to land cargo on, much to Demelza's annoyance. Ross also goes into partnership with Francis, despite Warleggan's attempts to split them up, and they open up the mine gaining access to Wheal Grace. Demelza gives birth to a baby boy, Jeremy, which goes some way towards reconciling Francis with Verity.
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- Ross Poldark
- Demelza Poldark
- Dwight Enys
- Caroline Enys
- Francis
- Verity Blamey
- Elizabeth Warleggan
- Aunt Agatha
- Ray Penvenen
- George Warleggan
- Captain Andrew Blamey
- Unwin Trevaunance
- Jim Vercoe
- Paul Daniel
- Captain Henshawe
- Zacky Martin
- Tankard
- Tom Harry
- Ted Carkeek
- Geoffrey Charles
- Jinny
- Prudie
- Horace Treneglos
- Mr. Trencrom
- Mark Daniel
- Charlie Kempthorne
- Harris Pascoe
- Esther Blamey
- Miner
- Landlord of Red Lion