All language subtitles for Downton Abbey S06E05.eng

(JINGLING)

(DAISY) Shall I help?
(MASON) Well, you can.

- You don't need these, do you?
- No.

- Because they control the pigs.
- (LAUGHS)

Are you annoyed we've given
Yew Tree Farm to Mr Mason?

I'm annoyed you fixed it
while I was in London.

But, no, he's a good man. And I
hear pigs are his speciality.

(TOM) No wonder you were
convinced. (MARY) Heh.

So now that you've settled in, have
you decided on your next task?

You haven't done much with the
repair shop while I was away

so I'll start with that.

I have an idea to put it on the edge of
the estate with access to the village.

- For passing trade?
- Why not?

Is Papa ready for that?

Hmm. You must be
gentle with him.

When's Mr Mason move in?

His equipments already there. And
the Drewes leave on Wednesday.

- So there's no point in waiting.
- What about his old farm?

Mr Henderson's taken
over the land.

He's going to move his uncle into
the house, good may it do him.

There's no need for bitterness
now. Things have worked out well.

- You're right.
- Ooh. I tell you what.

Why don't we go over that day?

We'll take a picnic tea
and lend him a hand.

I could come, too.
Another pair of hands.

And very welcome,
I have no doubt.

(CHUCKLES)

- Good news?
- Oh.

It's a friend who's going to be
in London. He wants to meet up.

- He?
- It's nothing like that.

It's Bertie Pelham, the agent
from Brancaster Castle.

I remember him. He shot with us.

And he helped get the magazine
out during my night of terror.

The Dowager Countess.

(EDITH) Hello, Granny.
What are you doing here?

My dear, lam in
need of a favour.

Is Cora about?

No, she's got some charity
thing in the village.

Oh, good.

- Why don't I like the sound of that?
- I'll leave.

The Minister of Health
is paying us a visit.

- Mr Chamberlain? I don't think so.
- Now, listen.

He's on an inspection
tour of the north.

He wants to see what's been
happening since the war.

- Seems very sensible.
- And I want him to come here.

I want him to listen
to our arguments

against the York
Hospital's plans.

- Mama, what is the point?
- Don't be jejune. You know very well.

One word from Westminster, and
the scheme would be abandoned.

But why would he say the word, and
why would he ever come to Downton?

Neville Chamberlain's wife

was born Anne de Vere Cole.

- Guess who was her godfather.
- You guess for me.

Your late Papa.

The sixth Earl of Grantham.

He and her father served in the
Crimea when they were young.

I have known her
since she was born.

I admit I'm quite interested, but
when it comes to getting him here

I would say you have no more chance
than a cat in hell without claws.

We'll see.

Mr Carson suggested we might have
dinner in our cottage tonight.

So I thought I'd
ask your advice.

- Oh. ls this going to be a regular thing?
- I don't think so. Once in a while.

There's paté left over and some
chops. I'll make up a basket.

- Would you? Oh, that would be so kind.
- When did you last cook?

I've done the odd thing...

Oh. Well, of course, heh,
as we all know, anyone can cook.

Don't be like that.

It's not my idea.

- But it might be nice. Ha-ha.
- Mrs Patmore's just jealous.

I'm sure she's not. But I would
be grateful for the basket.

Well, maybe I am.

- I nearly forgot. That chap, Henry...?
- Talbot?

Exactly. He telephoned
while you were out.

He's going to be in Yorkshire
on Wednesday to look at the car,

and he wants you
to watch him doing it.

To watch him looking at a car?

Not quite. He's driving it
round some track nearby

- at Catterick.
- Testing it, seeing how it handles.

I can take you, if you like.

- Would you?
- I'd like to see it.

- How about you?
- I'll be in London on Wednesday.

- Edith has a date.
- No, I don't.

- Of course not.
- What do you mean?

Dr Clarkson seems
to be coming round.

Isobel's bringing him for a
drink with Dickie Merton.

That's why Mama paid her visit.

- When? What did she want?
- Neville Chamberlain is coming north.

She wants him to dine here, so she
can convince him to support her.

If he's on a tour, it'll be too
late lo alter his schedule.

That's what I said.

She seems to think
she can persuade him.

Is it wrong to hope
she's mistaken?

(CHUCKLES)

(MOLESLEY) Anything interesting?

It's Sergeant Willis

saying he'll collect me on Wednesday
at 9 to go into York, for the trial.

- Would you like me to come too?
- Could you get time off?

I could ask. You shouldn't
have to go to the trial alone.

- What trial?
- Miss Baxter has been called to be

a witness on Wednesday.
I want to go along,

- keep her company.
- I think you should.

- Mr Carson will understand.
- I'm only a character witness.

Character witnesses can make
all the difference.

Why do they want you to testify?

There's a man being tried
for theft and I...

- I knew him once.
- Will your words affect the outcome?

- Possibly.
- You must think about it carefully.

She has thought about it,
Mr Bates, very carefully.

- Where were you?
- I'm sorry, Mr Barrow.

It was coffee for the family,
so Andy could manage.

He could.
But it's for me to say, not you.

I'm going into the village.
Do you want to come?

- Thanks, but no thanks.
- I thought you need some things.

Nothing urgent. Right.

- Is that it'?
- Uh, yes.

- I'm glad to see you again, Dickie.
- Very good to be here.

- But it's only about the row.
- Never mind that.

We've brought Dr Clarkson with us
because there's something that you,

- or at any rate Cora, will want to hear.
- Do I detect that you're changing sides?

- Uh, maybe.
- Have you told my mother?

Poor man. If he's changing his
mind, don't let's put him off.

That reminds me.
I have a message from her.

She says that the Health Minister
is happy to dine here this Friday.

What? How did she manage that?

She must have found a way
to blackmail him.

- You don't mean that.
- I wouldn't put it past her.

If she's convinced him to come here,
she can make him condemn the scheme.

Well, she mustn't.

And I want the three of you here
to support me.

- Aye, aye, captain.
- (CLARKSON CLEARS THROAT)

ls Mr Barrow getting
on your nerves?

- Only earlier, you seemed to...
- No.

- It's not that.
- He only means to be friendly.

I know. He was good to me
when I first arrived.

So, what is it, then?

Well...

Since I've come, I've got to
know a bit more about him.

I don't like to say
with a lady present.

We both know Mr
Barrow pretty well.

The point is, I wouldn't
wanna give him wrong ideas.

- I'm not sure that's fair.
- Fair or not,

I think it's better if he knows what's
what. I bear him no ill will, mind.

- We are what we are.
- Isn't that the truth?

My compliments to the chef.

Who is Mrs Patmore, not me.

What was Mr Molesley asking?

He wants to accompany Miss Baxter
into York on Wednesday morning.

- Apparently, you've said she can go.
- I have, yes.

- Will you let him?
- I don't see why not.

- What's it for'?
- Sergeant Willis needs her help.

Sergeant Willis again?

Do other butlers have to contend with
the police arriving every ten minutes?

Not often. Now, are you ready?

Ah.

Aha, ha.

- Are...? Are these done enough?
- Yes.

Shall I fetch the vegetables?

This plane's cold,
which is a pity.

- Here.
- Ah. What's this?

What do you think?
Bubble and squeak.

As a vegetable with lamb?

I like it with lamb.

Well, we mustn't
let it get cold.

Ah. This knife could do
with sharpening.

All settled in for the night?

She is, but she
won't sleep a wink.

She's too annoyed,
and I don't blame her.

- What's happened now?
- She says Dr Clarkson

has only planned to throw her
over for Mrs Crawley.

- She's seen it coming.
- What do you mean?

He doesn't want to support
her ladyship anymore.

What cheek.

Don't go working yourself up.

Heh. Who does he think he is?

Jumped up little saw-bones!

I should steer clear.

Heh. No doubt.

But you and I don't think alike,
do we, Mr Spratt?

On this or any other subject.

I'll wish you good night.

- When's your train?
- Nine.

Is this another magazine crisis?

No, but I am interviewing
possible editors.

- Women?
- Women.

Well, I approve.
Good luck with that.

- Then, who's the date with?
- It's not a date.

It's just a friend,
as I keep saying.

What are you up to? Haven't you
got same plan with a racing car?

Later. We're looking for a site
for the repair shop.

- We'll go over to Catterick after lunch.
- I want to look on Mason before we do.

- He's moving in.
- As long as the pigs are settled.

You joke, but I am concerned.
I've asked him to take over.

But pig-keeping needs physical
strength, now I think of it.

You're right. They're strong,
can be dangerous.

- Ask him if he's up to it.
- I think I must.

A day of cars and pigs.
Who could better that?

Who's dining at home this time?

Nobody. It's to welcome Daisy's
Mr Mason. He's moving in today.

Wish him well from me.

And I hope he gets more fun out
of his hamper than Mr Carson did.

- Why? What was the matter with it?
- Nothing was the matter

except for the fact

that I don't seem
to cook like his mother.

Ooh. Oh, I think the correct
response is to say, "Men!" And sigh.

What's this?

Don't mind us. How can I help?

- Miss Baxter is expecting me.
- Daisy, run and fetch her.

Look after Miss
Baxter, sergeant.

- She's in a very frail frame of mind.
- I'll do my best.

But we're after a nasty fish
and he's bound to thresh about.

- And we'll get caught in the spray?
- Good luck, love.

(TOM) If we put the gate here, you'd be
on a lane that links with the main road.

Get power and plumbing from
the supply at King's Barrow.

Why don't we put
the repair shed there?

King's Barrow is a working farm.

There's no spare farmyard
as accessible as here.

We ought to look at the costs.

- It's good of you to come with me today.
- Glad to.

- But he won't want me there.
- Nonsense.

You have far more in common
with him than I do.

Is it serious?

He's attractive and nice.

And it's good to remember
I'm a young-ish woman again.

- But that's all.
- Young-ish?

I don't mean to sound snobbish.

But I won't marry down.

Was Mr Matthew Crawley
so very special in that way?

Matthew was the heir
to the earldom and estate.

I don't want to be grander
than my husband, or richer.

It may surprise you, but I agree
it's important to be balanced.

That one should not be
far stronger than the other.

I just don't think it has much
to do with money or position.

Is that how you
felt about Sybil?

To all of you, she had
everything, and I had nothing.

She was a great lady, and I,
the man that drove the cars.

But that wasn't true for us.

We were evenly
matched, Sybil and I.

She was strong in her beliefs.
So was I.

We were a marriage of equals.

We were very' “EFF?-

I think we see that now.

The family, I mean.

Not at first, you're right.

But now.

- Good day to you.
- Good day?

I wonder you've got the nerve
to speak to me.

- I beg your pardon?
- Throwing over my lady

when she's been running this
village since you were eating

porridge in the glen
with your mammy.

I don't believe I'm required
to justify my actions.

Because you can't. Tell me.

Would you call it

gratitude?

- Because I'd call it treason.
- Would you?

Well, I call it impertinence

to a degree that
is not acceptable.

And I'm afraid you haven't
heard the last of it.

(SCOFFS)

(HUGHES) Well, you
look very chirpy.

Oh, I think we'll have fun.

Besides, I've had some news.

They've nearly finished
the work on my house.

- Oh. That was quick.
- Was it? It doesn't feel very quick.

But it's almost done.

- Now, you just have to find customers.
- But it's exciting, isn't it? Heh-heh.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

- Did you hear?
- That he changed his plea? Yes.

I was in court.
I've only just come out.

I expect when he heard you'd turned up,
he must've known it was pointless.

So I've been spared.

- How do you feel?
- In one way, I'm relieved, of course.

The newspapers won't find me, and
there'll be no repercussions.

- But?
- I suppose I'd worked myself up

into facing him across the courtroom,
this man who ruined my life

and now it feels a bit

anticlimactic.

Shall I go back in

and ask him
to plead not guilty, after all?

No, thank you.

(BOTH LAUGH)

We should leave. Sergeant
Willis is fetching the car.

Thank you.

It does me good to see a friendly
woman bustling about a kitchen.

I've got tea for all of us

and a snack for you later on.

- You're an angel of mercy.
- Are we interrupting?

Not a bit of it, milady.
You're very welcome here.

We just wanted to look in
to see how you were doing.

Daisy can tell you
where to find our office.

Daisy will be a
great help to me.

We wanted to discuss the pigs.

- Shall we go outside?
- We can talk here, milady.

- There's nothing private about it.
- Very well.

Of course, I understand
you have a lot of experience.

A great deal. I'm top at pigs.

But Lady Mary is a little worried
about the physical side.

Prizing a boar off a sow or
taking piglets from their mother.

Is this because I'm
older than I was?

Of course, you may have already
chosen a farm hand to help?

We've discussed it,
Mr Mason and I.

He'll give me warning
when there's a strong arm

- and I'll walk from the house.
- You'll be there for servicing

- and the separating?
- We'll plan it round

when Mr Carson can release me.

- It's not every day.
- That's good of you, Andrew.

I wanna train
in the care of pigs, milady.

I wanna learn
as much as I can about farming.

Oh, I see. Well, good.

That seems to settle it.

We must go. We're on our way
to Catterick, and we're late.

- We hope you'll be very happy.
- Thank you.

Well, I do wanna train.

I do wanna learn.

It were no word of a lie.

(EDITH) Why does Lord Hexham
spend so much time in Tangiers?

(BERTIE) I suppose
he likes it there.

If I had Brancaster Castle, I'm
not sure I'd ever want ta leave.

I agree.
He's not really a country type.

More arty than sporty,
if you know what I mean.

- He doesn't hunt or shoot?
- Hardly.

- He paints.
- What does he paint?

The young men of
Tangiers mainly.

You know, scenes of local life.

And he's never wanted to marry?

I wouldn't quite say that.

It's been understood he and his cousin,
Adela Graham, will marry eventually.

Understood by whom?

- Well, the two sets of parents.
- (CHUCKLES)

- How romantic.
- (CHUCKLES)

But you like him?

You wouldn't ever want
to find something else to do?

I'd hate to leave Brancaster.

And I'm very fond of Cousin Peter,
even if he isn't a countryman.

He hasn't a nasty
bone in his body.

What are we doing this evening?

Have I got your evening too?

Come to my flat for a drink,
I'll show it to you.

Then, we can go somewhere else.

- You choose.
- Racy plan.

Heh. Not as racy as all that,
worse luck.

But I'd like your opinion.

And you shall have it.

Charlie's going to beat him
again. It infuriates him.

Mr Rogers is a good driver.

I know, but they
take such risks.

I hate it. I just hate it.

No such thing as slow racing.

- Even so.
- There's no such thing as safe love.

Real love means giving someone
the power to hurt you.

Which I won't concede easily.

She went well.

She's perfect, Charles.
Don't change a thing. Ah!

I think I started after you.

Ha-ha. You're a bad loser.

- Well?
- How fast.

- That is the general idea.
- It looks like she handles well.

- Will you take it to Brooklands?
- And other tracks.

I've found my new car.
What do you say?

Well, she must be
good to beat me.

- If you did.
- I did, and I will again.

Then, we must celebrate.

There's a pub at Catterick.

Uh, not for me, I'm afraid.
I have to go home.

- Let's go anyway.
- Okay. Just let me get changed.

Help him to enjoy it.
You don't have to marry him.

But you do have
to let him enjoy this moment.

- (PATMORE) You not nervous?
- No. I'm looking forward to it.

We'll make a pig man of you yet. I'll
lend you books when we go inside.

- Books?
- On pig breeding and care.

You need to know
the theory of it.

You'll be glad of the knowledge.
Ll makes the work more logical.

Well, then.

- We'll be in touch.
- Thank you.

- (EDITH) How many more?
- Just one.

- Miss Edmunds.
- Send her in.

If you'd like to go in now.

(EDITH) Please, sit down.

I've been reading
about your many achievements.

Oh. I see you were born in '92.

I know I might seem too young to be
an editor, but I have experience.

I was just going to say
we were born in the same year.

Have you seen a copy
of our latest edition?

I produced it, actually.

Our editor had left, so it was down
to me and the rest of the office.

And during one horror-filled
night, we did it.

- Then, are you sure you need me?
- I am.

But I have at least proved you're
old enough to be an editor.

Because I was.

1892 seems a million
years ago now.

Another time, another age.

That might be worth exploring.

Victorian babies grown
into modern women.

And the price they've paid.

Oh, thank you, Audrey.

Mmm. This is something like it.

- I think you'll do well here.
- So do I.

And you know what I wish?
That our Daisy would live here.

You can still work at the big
house. But make a home with me.

- I don't know.
- What is it?

- A 20-minute walk? What's that?
- I have to think about it.

I wouldn't have to think long.
This place is heaven.

You never set foot off a
pavement for 18 years.

And now it's all harvests
and pig-farming.

Well, not everyone's right
for what they're born to.

Very true.
These are the books I spoke of.

You'll learn most from the work,
I know.

But, uh, they'll
give you a grounding

- if you're serious.
- I am.

(PATMORE)
Now, what else can I give you?

Another cup of tea? Why not?

Don't mind if I do.

(PATMORE) Hm.

(CORA) I'm afraid Mummy

and Daddy and Aunt
Edith are all away.

So you must make do
with Granny and Dank.

Is Granny Violet a Red Indian?

- Why on earth do you say that?
- Nanny said she was on the warpath.

Come and look at these books
I've put out for you.

These are some of the places
Donk and I have visited.

Chamberlain's office rang to confirm
that he is dining here en Friday.

- I wish he weren't.
- But you'll line up the opposition?

Certainly. I already have.

What a nuisance it is.

- Mama is not a good loser.
- She's had so little experience.

You couldn't just back off and
let the cards fall as they may?

Robert, for 30 years, I've striven
to let your mother have her own way.

But this is too important. I appreciate
that her motives are honourable,

but that's not enough when
she's damaging people's lives.

Oh.

We can cancel if I'm
allowed to say you're ill.

I'm not ill enough,
and she'd only rearrange it.

She can get Chamberlain
to do whatever she wants,

though heaven knows why.

- What's this?
- That's the Sphinx, darling.

- In Egypt.
- What?

The Sphinx.

A creature of secrets
that she never reveals.

Rather like Granny Violet.

Hmm.

- What time will you get there?
- Mm?

- On Friday?
- Well, not much before 8.

I want to be in possession of the room
by the time Mr Chamberlain arrives.

Oh, dear.

- Bad news?
- Oh, dear.

I wouldn't have brought
it if I'd known.

Spratt, would you ask Denker
to come up here please?

Of course, milady.

You're quite agitated.

Denker has disgraced herself.

- Well, how distressing for you.
- It's not that so much.

But it means
I shall have to find a new maid.

Yes. I see. A real punishment.

- Milady'?
- Ls it true

- you called Dr Clarkson a traitor?
- (ISOBEL) What'?

Surely not, Denker?

I just thought he'd behaved very
badly towards your ladyship.

It is not your place even to have
opinions of my acquaintance.

- Let alone express them.
- He can't claim your friendship now.

Not when he's
turned against you.

If I withdrew my friendship

from everyone
who had spoken ill of me,

my address book would be empty.

- Yes, but surely...
- For a lady's maid

to insult a physician
in the open street?

You've read too many
novels, Denker.

- You've seen too many moving pictures.
- I was sticking up for you.

And for that,
I will write a tepid character,

which may enable you
to find employment elsewhere.

But from this house,
you must go, forthwith.

- But, my lady...
- You may stay tonight,

but you must go tomorrow. Go.

Are you sure?
I can't believe Dr Clarkson

- could wish her to lose her position.
- Then, he shouldn't have sent it!

When we unleash the dogs of war,
we must go where they take us.

Sorry about that.
There was rather a queue.

- It's popular. Good sign.
- Oh, you don't know the place?

You'll laugh at me, but I've
hardly ever been in a pub.

Matthew wash”: a pub man, and
Papa goes into the Grantham firms

about once a year to drink
with the tenants.

Well, I'm afraid my life
is an altogether rougher affair.

Consider me warned.

So the car's a success?

Well, I wasn't convinced
it would be, but it is.

- You must have a go sometime.
- I hope that's a real offer.

I didn't realise you were so keen, Tom.
Blast. You could have driven her today.

You know I came Downton
as the chauffeur?

Oh, Mary told me.
But then, not every chauffeur

- has a real love for cars.
- That's true.

I'll tell you who was talking
about you. Evelyn Napier.

- Oh, how is he?
- He's well.

Still single, of course, and I
suspect still pining for you.

He will pine in vain,
but I'm very fond of him.

(SPEAKS IN FRENCH)

What does that mean?

It means Lady Mary knows
what she's about.

Next time you're down south,
why don't we all have dinner.

- I'd love that.
- You are funny.

- What do you mean?
- The way you make reasons to meet.

You to watch him drive,
you to dine with a friend.

Why can't you just say, "I'd love
to spend more time with you."

- "When can we do it?"
- You see?

He may have assimilated in some ways, but
he still fights playing by the rules.

(CHUCKLES)

- What are those?
- Oh. I didn't hear you come in.

Mr Mason's lent me some books on
pig-rearing and farming generally.

- I'm gonna help with the pigs.
- Ah, I see. Which will you start with?

The red one, I think.

The red one. Who's it by?

"F J Connell."

- Does that mean anything to you?
- Not a lot.

This must be the most sophisticated
room I've ever been in.

The taste is all Michael's. He was
very artistic and very clever.

- So are you going to live here?
- I think I'll live here more.

I'd like a life
away from Downton.

Because you like London?

Well, the house, the estate,
are all Mary's now,

more than Papa realises.

It's time for me to strike out
in my own direction,

not just dawdle in Mary's wake.

When do you go home this time?

Tomorrow. My work is done here.

I've found my new editor,

and we've got a government minister
coming for dinner on Friday.

- So we're all on parade. Heh.
- That's very swanky.

- Is your father political?
- Not at all.

- My grandmother invited him.
- How impressive.

She is rather. Shall we go?

I love the Café de Paris.
How did you know to choose it'?

I knew we'd love
the same things.

God, what a relief. I thought
I might be pushing my luck.

Oh, no.

- You've guessed how much I like you.
- You don't know me.

I know you enough to think about
you all the time when we're apart.

That's very sweet.

Of course, I haven't
much to offer.

You have a great deal to offer, and
I'm not sure I'm worthy of it.

But for now, let's just enjoy
a good dinner and some dancing.

No arguments here.

- (HUGHES) So it was a good day?
- Oh, yes.

A happy ending to a trying time
for the poor man.

- Daisy fought well in his cause.
- If not always very sensibly.

He's a lovely chap, though.
Kind and considerate.

He wants Daisy to live there.
Understandable. He must be lonely.

He's not lonely. He's lived on his
own for years. He's used to it.

He enjoyed a bit
of company today.

He was just being polite. I expect
he was longing for us to go.

(SCOFFS)

You mustn't mind when Mr Mason
makes new friends, Daisy,

now that he's here among us.

Of course I don't mind.
I just think he's fine as he is.

- I'm ready to walk to the cottage.
- Of course.

Oh, Mrs Patmore, I haven't
thanked you for our supper.

- Always happy to help.
- I'm very grateful.

I wonder if you might go through
the cooking of it with Mrs Hughes.

- Oh, yes?
- It's been a while

since she's played with her pans, and
she's got some catching up to do.

You'd be glad of the help,
wouldn't you?

Very glad and very grateful.

And now I must fetch my coat.

I'm sorry, Miss Denker. I simply
don't see I have a role to play.

So you're just going to sit
there and let me be dismissed?

How did it happen?
Were you drunk?

No, I was not drunk.
I was shocked.

Shocked at the short memory of a
doctor who's failed his patroness.

I doubt he sees
it in that light.

Well, that's the way I saw it
and I acted accordingly.

Am I to blame if I have a
very passionate nature?

Any more of that talk
and I won't be able to sleep.

You won't sleep a wink if I am
still sacked when we go upstairs.

It's a risk I'll have to take.

(SPRATT HUMMING)

(SPRATT SINGING)

I'm dreading this
dinner on Friday.

So are we all,
but we have to get through it.

I'm afraid Mama seems to see this
argument as the last battle,

the last big fight of her life.

If she loses, there'll
be hell to pay.

Then there'll be hell to pay.

Added to which,
I'm feeling pretty rough.

I'm sure it's only indigestion,

but whether it is or not,
I'll be glad to put my feet up.

It's too late to cancel, but I'd
manage without you if you're ill.

Mama would only say
I'd ratted on her.

No. As you say, I'll get through it, and
then lake things quietly for a few days.

- (ANDY SHOUTS INDISTINCTLY)
- (CLATTERING)

- How did that happen?
- I threw a book and it caught it.

Oh, yes. The red one.

Why did you throw it?

Why did you throw
the book, Andy?

- You can't read, can you?
- No, I can't bloody read.

- Go on, have a good laugh about it.
- I'm not laughing.

You've been good at hiding it.
I must say that.

- Flicking through your magazines.
- I only look at the pictures.

Why did you not learn at school?

I fooled around until
it was too late.

I learned how to sign my name,
which was all I needed in service.

But now you want to be a farmer.

Yeah, I could be a farm labourer,
but I want more than that.

And if I can't read,
then it won't be possible.

So another dream goes west.

It doesn't have to.

I'll teach you to read.

And write too, if you want.

I must be too stupid.
I've never picked it up so far,

- and I would have if I had half a brain.
- That's not true. You're a clever lad.

You will get the hang of it.
Trust me.

- What would the others say?
- We won't tell them.

We'll talk about it
in the morning, all right?

Mr Barrow.

I've not behaved
well towards you.

And I'm sorry for it.

I've known worse.

Good night, Andy.

(DOOR CLOSES)

Oh, you're up early.

I suppose
you have quite a day ahead.

- Are you packed?
- No, I have not packed.

You shouldn't leave it too long.
Take up her breakfast and dress her,

to be sure of your reference,
and then, uh, head off.

- Is that all you've got to say?
- Don't look at me. It's not my fault.

And there's nothing I can do.

(SPRATT HUMMING)

- Did they catch your nephew?
- What?

Your nephew. The one who was
on the run from the police.

The one you sheltered here.
Did they catch him?

I don't believe so. No.

I wonder if that was because
he was allowed to rest here.

I think maybe it was.

Septimus Spratt, if I am sacked,
I am taking you down with me.

And my sin is not a
criminal offence.

What can I do? I can't talk
to her before she's dressed.

Oh, well, while you're waiting,
you can think of what you'll say.

Unless you want to find yourself
sewing mail bags.

I'm not promising anything.
Suppose she doesn't listen to me?

You'd better hope she does,
Mr Spratt.

Heh-heh. You'd better
hope she does.

She likes him, but I don't
believe she's serious.

Why not?

Lady Mary has a sense
of her own importance,

and I doubt he's enough for her.

Besides, what would he do here?

Hang about
testing his cars on the drive?

- He could always get a job.
- Doing what?

I'm not convinced there's a big demand
for racing drivers in Thirsk. Heh.

So Lady Mary does not believe
that love conquers all?

We mustn't be hard on her.
She is what she is.

But I'd say she'll want someone who
brings just as much to the table.

- Maybe I'm wrong.
- I hope so. I'd like her to be happy.

I'm happy,
and I want everyone to be happy.

- Are you really happy?
- I'm happier than I have ever been.

Happy, impatient, excited.

Don't say too much. It frightens
me. We've still got months.

- Nothing will go wrong.
- Bad harvest, bad harvest.

- What does that mean?
- (CHUCKLES)

In the old days,
when the crop was good,

the farmers used
to shout "bad harvest,"

so the gods wouldn't grow jealous
of their luck and destroy them.

- Bad harvest!
- (CHUCKLES)

- That ought to do it.
- Let's hope so.

We'd better hurry
or we'll be late for breakfast.

- Well?
- She wants you, in the drawing room.

What did she say?
What did you say?

I told her your crime
was an excess of loyalty.

That your devotion to her
had made you blind.

It was the smugness of the
doctor that got my goat.

That I did not say.

No, no. The point
is, did it work?

I reminded her how hard it is

- to find properly trained staff now.
- And did it work?

I asked her how long
it had taken to break you in.

We'll have less of that talk. I
just want to know, did it work?

She's gonna give you
one more chance.

Hallelujah.

But mind you, act surprised
when she tells you.

I will rival St Paul
in my astonishment.

Right.
Well, you'd better get upstairs.

Oh, and, Miss Denker, I don't
want to hear another mention

of my unfortunate nephew. Hm?

Oh, well, that rather depends.

- On what?
- On whether or not

I need to mention him again.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

- He has not arrived, then?
- Not yet.

But what we want to know

is by what power
you made him come here.

- Well, the power of personality.
- I'm not sure it would've worked for me.

Works for me. Are
you quite well?

I will be all right as long
as no one asks me how I am.

You heard your note nearly
proved fatal to poor Denker.

Well, I only intended that she
be ticked off, not beheaded.

I gather ii was Spratt who saved her,
which is a surprise in a number of ways.

(ROBERT) Mama, what
are you doing?

Carson, Carson, can you change these
place cards in the dining room?

- I'm not sure her ladyship...
- Robert?

- Just do it.
- Yeah. Very well, my lord.

You'll be in a very junior seat.

(SPEAKS IN FRENCH)

- (EDITH) I've found my editor.
- And had fun, I hope.

I went dancing at the Café de
Paris, which felt young and gay.

We saw Henry Talbot
try out a racing car.

So now we're all members
of the Bright Young Things.

I don't know about bright.

Right Honourable Neville
Chamberlain, Minister for Health.

Lord Grantham.

- Lady Grantham.
- (CORA) Minister.

How kind of you to find time
for us in your busy schedule.

We're very grateful.

I wouldn't have the courage
to refuse your mother-in-law.

There you are.

How is dear Anne?

She sends her greetings.

Oh, how grown-up you all are.

You know, I remember so well,

when you and she were young
and carefree,

looking for fun
wherever you could find it.

I know you do.

Yes, well, I always say,
let the past stay in the past.

- I always say that too.
- (CHUCKLES)

Have you met my cousin,
Mrs Crawley?

No. It's a great honour.

I gather you're here to discuss the
new plans for managing our health?

Well, I know I'm hereto discuss a
topic Lady Grantham's interested in.

Excuse me.
Would you care for one of these?

Thank you.

I thought you needed rescuing.
Our own scrapes are bad enough

without being dragged
into other people's.

How well you understand me.

- You're in for some rigorous debate.
- I wish I weren't.

Shall we go in?

We don't wanna wear
the minister out

before he's even had a chance
to sit down.

(TOM) Excuse me.

She can't protect him
in the dining room.

You'll stop at nothing to get your
own way. Isn't that the truth?

Indeed.

It is a quality I share
with Marlborough, Wellington,

- and my late mother.
- Oh.

I was trained in a hard school.

And I fight accordingly.

No. He's a coming man.

I've read he maybe Prime
Minister one day.

- He's no friend of the Unions.
- He is to be congratulated.

Is the consommé
ready, Mrs Patmore?

We should get out of your way.

You never said how
the trial went.

I didn't have to testify.

He looked at the list of
witnesses and changed his plea.

You must have
a sense of unfinished business.

That's clever of you.

I won't ask what it was, but I
hope you can leave it behind.

I'm not sure, but thank you.

Mr Molesley says the dowager's
got the bit between her teeth.

Then I don't give much
for Mr Chamberlain's chances.

Na: me.

But surely if ifs important to
the area, he'll want to listen.

- He'll just want to get out alive.
- (CHUCKLES)

The system has worked well here
for a hundred years.

Why must we destroy everything
in our paths

simply for the sake of change?

I'm not sure that's a true
representation of the case.

Exactly. There are many benefits
to be had from the plan.

- But benefits for whom?
- Goodness!

I thought I was here to be
lectured by a united group,

not to witness a battle royal.

- Oh. Don't you enjoy a good fight?
- I'm not sure I do.

My mother-in-law has
a certain myopia

when it comes
to anyone else's point-of-view.

On the contrary.
I have a clarity of vision

that allows me to resist a
housemaid's trap of sentimentality.

Your enthusiasm is getting
the better of your manners.

- Can't we stop this beastly row?
- How I wish we could.

Because I... I'm... Ahem.
I'm so sorry.

(ALL GASPING)

- Thomas, on his left side.
- Give me the napkins!

- I'll call the ambulance.
- (MERTON) Keep him warm.

- Take my coat.
- What is it?

- His ulcer has burst.
- What?

Will he be all right?

(CLARKSON)
We must get him to the hospital.

I'm here, darling. Don't worry.

If this is it, just know I have
loved you very, very much.

This isn't it, darling.
We won't let this be it.

- Some water?
- No! No water.

Just keep him steady
until the ambulance arrives.

(ROBERT GROANING)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

- ls he very bad?
- I've rung for the ambulance.

It will be here at any moment.
Miss Baxter, Anna,

fetch their ladyships' coats.
Don't forget Lady Edith.

- What about me, Mr Carson?
- You might put together

some things that could be useful.
Hurry. There's no time to lose.

I can't believe it.

Life is short. Death is sure.

That is all we know.

There is a man who's been shaken
to the roots of his soul.

Everything he based his life on
has proved mortal after all.

We've no time for philosophy,
Mrs Patmore.

- What can we do to help?
- Let's send up some coffee.

Lady Grantham, I'm not sure
how much use I can be here.

- Of course you should go.
- I will consider the new plan.

Don't. That is, let it stand.

I believe the change will work
well for both establishments.

Very well. Lady Grantham.

- Give my love to dear Annie.
- I will.

The ambulance is here.

Don't reprimand me, Mama.

I think the new system will be better,
and I haven't got time to be diplomatic.

You'd think I have enough things
to worry about.

It's better we should be honest.
There've been too many secrets.

Let's have no more of them.

If you mean Marigold,
that's settled.

And you know I am sorry. Now,
let us concentrate on Robert.

They're ready.
They want to take him now.

Girls, Mary, Edith, we must go.

Edith, dear, telephone
with any news.

- No matter how late.
- I will.

I'll take you home in my car.

- And Lady Grantham.
- In a moment.

You're quite pale.
We'll go together.

You've had a shock.

I think I've had a few shocks
this evening.

- They're bringing your car around.
- I'll let the ambulance get away.

There's a dinner that delivered
more than you bargained for.

Are you gonna follow them?

I don't wanna crowd him, but
they'll ring when they have news.

- Can you let my office know?
- Of course.

If you'll do me a favour
and answer one question.

Why did you come here tonight?

Your grandmother-in-law
can be very persuasive.

I'd love to know how she did it.

My wife has a brother,
called Horace de Here Cole.

- You may have heard of him.
- The prankster?

Didn't he board a warship,

pretending to be the leader
of a Turkish delegation?

Abyssinian, but yes.

He was always doing
that sort of thing.

Some years ago, he
and a few friends

dug a trench across Piccadilly,

and London was thrown
into total chaos.

- But...
- I was one of the chaps responsible.

We dressed as workmen
and no one stopped us.

And by the time we'd finished,
every road was jammed

from the East End
to Belgrave Square.

And old Lady Grantham threatened
to give you away?

That was long ago now.

But the papers would be sure to
make it look as bad as possible.

And a dinner seemed a price
worth paying to avert it.

Now, there's my car.

So I'd better be off.

(CAR DEPARTS)

Thank you, my lady.

That was Lady Mary.

His lordship's had his
operation, and now he's resting.

Her ladyship is
staying overnight,

but Lady Mary and Lady Edith
will come home.

- What was the operation?
- They performed a gastrectomy.

What's that?

No business of ours.

Will he be all right?

It sounds as if he
has a good chance.

Oh, thank God.

I'll find out if there's anything
he needs in the morning.

I'll walk down there now with
some things for her ladyship.

I'll come with you.

I'm quite relieved.

Of course you are.

I didn't think I'd mind,
to be honest.

Hm. Must be getting
soft in my old age.

Don't let the other animals
find out, or they'll pounce.

Leave him alone.
Now, we should go.

We can take it in turns tomorrow,
so Mama can have some rest.

Very well. I'll go first.

Stark can take me there
and bring Mama back.

What a terrifying reminder.

In one second,
your whole life can change.

Yes. It only takes a moment for
everything to feel quite different.

- I'm going to check on the children.
- Of course you are.

Good night.

How is he?

He'll be all right, but it's
knocked the stuffing out of him.

We'll have to make sure the load
is lightened when he comes home.

To be more precise, Tom,

from now on, you and I need to take
full responsibility for the estate.

We'll involve him
in the big decisions,

but he mustn't have
any more worry.

That's why he got the ulcer
in the first place.

So long live our own Queen Mary.

Good night.

Mr Carson told us his
lordship is going to recover.

- They seem to think so.
- Everyone was very happy to hear it.

Can I fetch you anything?

I just want to go to bed.

- You must be absolutely exhausted.
- Mm.

Anna, can I ask you something?

Is there any talk in the servants'
hall about Miss Marigold?

What son of talk, milady?

Well, everyone thinks
shes a lucky little girl,

being taken in by the family.

But they would think that.

That's all you want to say?

Why? What else should I say?

Never mind.

I'm too tired
to talk anymore tonight.