This episode shows the whole mess caused by Anthony, Daphne's brother. He told one of the suitors he promises his sister's hand to him. Simon reveals to Anthony that Daphne picked this awful man and Anthony demands the suitor leave his sister alone forever.
This suitor says he will spread the rumour that his sister was alone with him that night and this rumour causes reputation of the biggest family names to become ruined.
Daphne's mom invites the suitor's mother over and the maids gossip. The Bridgerton maids learned that this man has an illegitimate child with a maid and sent both away.
This gossip gets to the Queen who writes it in her newspaper. Anthony had heard the man left town. Anthony apologizes to his mother for causing this mess and that he will be more careful with issues next time. The mother says there should be no more issues dealt by Anthony.
Simon and Daphne dance and agree to go on a first name basis.
Simon goes to meet his dying father and tells him he will never marry and sire an heir. The Hastings line will die with him.
This suitor says he will spread the rumour that his sister was alone with him that night and this rumour causes reputation of the biggest family names to become ruined.
Daphne's mom invites the suitor's mother over and the maids gossip. The Bridgerton maids learned that this man has an illegitimate child with a maid and sent both away.
This gossip gets to the Queen who writes it in her newspaper. Anthony had heard the man left town. Anthony apologizes to his mother for causing this mess and that he will be more careful with issues next time. The mother says there should be no more issues dealt by Anthony.
Simon and Daphne dance and agree to go on a first name basis.
Simon goes to meet his dying father and tells him he will never marry and sire an heir. The Hastings line will die with him.