1 00:00:01,669 --> 00:00:03,796 Viewers like you make this program possible. 2 00:00:04,255 --> 00:00:05,798 Support your local PBS station. 3 00:00:30,448 --> 00:00:32,199 Do you have dinner plans this week? 4 00:00:32,575 --> 00:00:33,617 No, nothing as yet. 5 00:00:36,787 --> 00:00:38,413 I was thinking... 6 00:00:38,414 --> 00:00:41,751 there's a nice little bistro south of the river. 7 00:00:42,168 --> 00:00:43,960 We could go there for dinner one night. 8 00:00:43,961 --> 00:00:45,087 I'd like that. 9 00:00:45,796 --> 00:00:47,214 We can discuss the Lewis case. 10 00:00:48,549 --> 00:00:50,176 Or perhaps we could talk about it now. 11 00:00:50,926 --> 00:00:52,178 Ah. That. 12 00:00:53,512 --> 00:00:54,472 What does that mean? 13 00:00:57,099 --> 00:00:59,059 I've given that investigation to Culpepper's. 14 00:00:59,602 --> 00:01:00,519 What? 15 00:01:00,770 --> 00:01:02,353 Why? - Eliza. 16 00:01:02,354 --> 00:01:03,647 It doesn't matter. 17 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:05,648 I shouldn't have said anything. 18 00:01:05,649 --> 00:01:07,484 It's your prerogative to... 19 00:01:07,485 --> 00:01:09,195 hire whoever you wish. 20 00:01:09,820 --> 00:01:10,779 Would you like me to explain? 21 00:01:10,780 --> 00:01:11,697 No. 22 00:01:13,449 --> 00:01:14,450 Yes. 23 00:01:15,743 --> 00:01:17,368 I have to use other agencies as well as yours, 24 00:01:17,369 --> 00:01:19,538 otherwise I will be accused of favoritism. 25 00:01:20,039 --> 00:01:22,332 But it's not favoritism. It's pragmatism. 26 00:01:22,333 --> 00:01:24,000 I would have solved that case in a heartbeat. 27 00:01:24,001 --> 00:01:25,294 There's also the matter of... 28 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:30,174 Let's not discuss work in our personal time. 29 00:01:30,508 --> 00:01:31,675 The matter of what? 30 00:01:35,221 --> 00:01:37,680 Your expenses have been quite excessive 31 00:01:37,681 --> 00:01:39,099 on the last few cases. 32 00:01:39,975 --> 00:01:41,476 Well, they were big investigations. 33 00:01:41,477 --> 00:01:43,311 I needed lots of resources. 34 00:01:43,312 --> 00:01:46,147 I'm just reminding you that budgets are tighter than ever. 35 00:01:46,148 --> 00:01:48,192 It's something to be aware of in the future. 36 00:01:51,070 --> 00:01:52,279 Perhaps you're right. 37 00:01:52,738 --> 00:01:54,073 We should not discuss work. 38 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:55,825 Let's talk of something else. 39 00:02:01,664 --> 00:02:03,207 Ivy and Mr. Potts will be back soon. 40 00:02:09,964 --> 00:02:12,298 Sneaking out the back door in the dead of night. 41 00:02:12,299 --> 00:02:13,509 I feel 15 again. 42 00:02:17,888 --> 00:02:19,139 Are you brooding? 43 00:02:19,557 --> 00:02:21,099 - No. - Are you sure? 44 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:22,268 I'm perfectly fine. 45 00:02:27,773 --> 00:02:29,148 See you tomorrow night? 46 00:02:29,149 --> 00:02:30,067 You will. 47 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:32,653 Marvelous. 48 00:02:33,195 --> 00:02:34,821 Marvelous. 49 00:03:30,002 --> 00:03:31,669 {\an8}Oh, the post is here. I'll get it! 50 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:32,880 {\an8}Careful! 51 00:03:35,507 --> 00:03:36,675 {\an8}Oh. 52 00:03:37,301 --> 00:03:39,385 {\an8}Still nothing from Mr. Wormsley? 53 00:03:39,386 --> 00:03:40,887 I would have thought he'd come to his senses by now 54 00:03:40,888 --> 00:03:41,971 and apologized. 55 00:03:41,972 --> 00:03:43,306 He's a stubborn man. 56 00:03:43,307 --> 00:03:44,974 A bit like someone else I know. 57 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:46,644 Oh, he'll apologize soon enough. 58 00:03:46,936 --> 00:03:48,561 Then I will be back at work before you can say 59 00:03:48,562 --> 00:03:49,979 'cadaveric spasm.' 60 00:03:49,980 --> 00:03:51,481 Uh, that's a post-mortem condition whereby... 61 00:03:51,482 --> 00:03:53,524 Tell me later. I don't want to be late for work. 62 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:55,818 I'll detain you not a moment longer, my jewel. 63 00:03:55,819 --> 00:03:58,780 Oh. I am sorry, Barnabus. 64 00:03:58,781 --> 00:04:00,198 You know how I'd love to hear all about 65 00:04:00,199 --> 00:04:01,532 your medical knowledge. 66 00:04:01,533 --> 00:04:02,701 What do I always say? 67 00:04:04,536 --> 00:04:06,454 That should I ever write my memoirs, 68 00:04:06,455 --> 00:04:07,956 you would be the first to read them. 69 00:04:07,957 --> 00:04:10,667 Exactly. Mwah. 70 00:04:10,668 --> 00:04:13,504 Right. The drawing room won't spring clean itself. 71 00:04:13,796 --> 00:04:15,088 There's nothing wrong with the drawing room. 72 00:04:15,089 --> 00:04:16,339 I'll be the judge of that. 73 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:26,182 Come. 74 00:04:28,143 --> 00:04:29,519 Sir, do you have a moment? 75 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:31,146 Only if you're quick. 76 00:04:32,439 --> 00:04:35,108 I've been given rather irksome orders from the Superintendent. 77 00:04:35,109 --> 00:04:36,694 Still, we live to serve and all that. 78 00:04:38,946 --> 00:04:40,613 As I'm new here, 79 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:43,032 I just wanted to check something, 80 00:04:43,033 --> 00:04:44,826 but it's a bit awkward, I don't really know how to put it. 81 00:04:44,827 --> 00:04:46,787 Concisely. I have a train to catch. 82 00:04:49,248 --> 00:04:50,790 Do you think it's alright for a copper to be 83 00:04:50,791 --> 00:04:52,918 romantically involved with a lady he works with? 84 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:56,588 Why do you ask? 85 00:05:00,843 --> 00:05:03,846 If you have something to say, Detective Willows, then say it. 86 00:05:05,097 --> 00:05:07,891 I've been out for dinner with a lady from the clerical office. 87 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:10,853 Twice, actually. 88 00:05:11,770 --> 00:05:14,147 Miss Isabel Summers. I'd like to take her out 89 00:05:14,148 --> 00:05:16,774 a third time, but I wanted to check with you first. 90 00:05:16,775 --> 00:05:17,900 I'm not her father, Detective Willows. 91 00:05:17,901 --> 00:05:18,735 What you do in your free time 92 00:05:18,736 --> 00:05:19,862 is your own business. 93 00:05:20,487 --> 00:05:21,822 Thank you, Sir. 94 00:05:23,991 --> 00:05:25,533 Right, I'm off to Hertfordshire, 95 00:05:25,534 --> 00:05:27,870 where apparently the local police need my help. 96 00:05:28,245 --> 00:05:31,123 According to our esteemed Superintendent, anyway. 97 00:05:31,582 --> 00:05:33,375 We really must stop him reading the newspapers. 98 00:05:33,584 --> 00:05:34,877 Newspapers, Sir? 99 00:05:36,295 --> 00:05:38,047 Wonderful news, is it not? 100 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:42,800 It's a theft, Clarence. 101 00:05:42,801 --> 00:05:44,385 My thoughts are with the victims. 102 00:05:44,386 --> 00:05:46,138 Uh, uh, as are mine. 103 00:05:46,805 --> 00:05:48,097 I've also had other thoughts about how 104 00:05:48,098 --> 00:05:49,266 it could be monetized. 105 00:05:51,351 --> 00:05:52,643 Trafalgar Spring is, as you know, 106 00:05:52,644 --> 00:05:54,145 the most famous racehorse in the land, 107 00:05:54,146 --> 00:05:56,857 but are you aware of the scandal involving his owners? 108 00:05:59,943 --> 00:06:00,736 Enlighten me. 109 00:06:02,196 --> 00:06:04,322 The horse's owners, Lord and Lady Roberts, 110 00:06:04,323 --> 00:06:06,407 have recently been granted a divorce. 111 00:06:06,408 --> 00:06:09,827 There were accusations of infidelity on both sides, 112 00:06:09,828 --> 00:06:12,580 and things became increasingly bitter during the court case. 113 00:06:12,581 --> 00:06:13,790 They fought over everything. 114 00:06:13,791 --> 00:06:15,750 Property, money, heirlooms. 115 00:06:15,751 --> 00:06:18,002 Didn't she insist on keeping her title? 116 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:20,671 Oh, you do read the gossip pages. 117 00:06:20,672 --> 00:06:22,673 - Only the headlines. - Hmm. 118 00:06:22,674 --> 00:06:24,801 Well, all the other matters were resolved, 119 00:06:24,802 --> 00:06:27,345 but the sticking point was their prize-winning racehorse, 120 00:06:27,346 --> 00:06:28,806 Trafalgar Spring. 121 00:06:29,515 --> 00:06:31,349 Both sides wished to keep him. 122 00:06:31,350 --> 00:06:33,768 Precisely, and Lady Roberts managed to prove 123 00:06:33,769 --> 00:06:36,312 that she had bought him as a foal with her own money, 124 00:06:36,313 --> 00:06:38,397 and the court found in favor. 125 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:42,235 The horse was being kept at Lord Roberts' stables, 126 00:06:42,236 --> 00:06:44,445 so the judge ordered him to give the animal back 127 00:06:44,446 --> 00:06:45,905 to his former wife. 128 00:06:45,906 --> 00:06:48,158 But before he could do so... 129 00:06:52,329 --> 00:06:53,412 Intriguing. 130 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:55,833 Intriguing, and potentially rewarding. 131 00:06:56,041 --> 00:06:58,585 She's offered £100 for his safe return. 132 00:07:01,755 --> 00:07:03,840 We must make an appointment with her immediately. 133 00:07:03,841 --> 00:07:05,134 I've already done so. 134 00:07:07,094 --> 00:07:08,678 She's an acquaintance of Mr. Nash 135 00:07:08,679 --> 00:07:10,179 from his horse racing days. 136 00:07:10,180 --> 00:07:11,682 We met her on several occasions. 137 00:07:12,599 --> 00:07:13,850 Bravo, Clarence. 138 00:07:13,851 --> 00:07:15,476 But we must proceed with caution. 139 00:07:15,477 --> 00:07:17,562 Lady Roberts blames her husband for the horse's theft. 140 00:07:17,563 --> 00:07:19,815 That man is as well-connected as they come. 141 00:07:21,150 --> 00:07:22,692 I take it you know who his cousin is? 142 00:07:24,361 --> 00:07:27,321 As I was telling the police commissioner, 143 00:07:27,322 --> 00:07:30,533 I've been breeding horses for 30 years, 144 00:07:30,534 --> 00:07:32,661 and Trafalgar Spring 145 00:07:32,953 --> 00:07:35,413 is the cream of the crop. 146 00:07:35,414 --> 00:07:37,999 He practically glides across the turf. 147 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,167 Have you seen him race? 148 00:07:39,168 --> 00:07:40,835 I haven't, Sir, no. 149 00:07:40,836 --> 00:07:43,963 Oh. What kind of policeman are you? 150 00:07:43,964 --> 00:07:46,300 I thought you lot were always at the track. 151 00:07:46,550 --> 00:07:48,593 You were telling me about the night of the theft. 152 00:07:48,594 --> 00:07:52,139 Oh, he was locked up in his usual stall. 153 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:54,766 Chain and padlock. 154 00:07:55,851 --> 00:07:59,478 There was a hell of a storm that night, and Evans, 155 00:07:59,479 --> 00:08:03,358 my groundskeeper, didn't arrive until first light. 156 00:08:04,109 --> 00:08:09,948 Which is when he found the chain was cut, the door was open, 157 00:08:10,407 --> 00:08:14,244 and Trafalgar Spring was gone. 158 00:08:15,787 --> 00:08:17,873 Of course I fired him on the spot. 159 00:08:18,457 --> 00:08:22,126 No doubt in my mind that the man was in cahoots with her. 160 00:08:22,127 --> 00:08:23,336 Her? 161 00:08:23,337 --> 00:08:25,464 My former wife. 162 00:08:25,714 --> 00:08:28,675 Clearly she paid him to take the horse, 163 00:08:29,218 --> 00:08:31,929 and now she has it hidden somewhere, I'm sure. 164 00:08:32,554 --> 00:08:34,347 I understood Lady Roberts was awarded the animal 165 00:08:34,348 --> 00:08:35,933 as part of divorce settlement. 166 00:08:36,642 --> 00:08:38,351 Why would she steal her own property? 167 00:08:38,352 --> 00:08:40,269 I'm appealing against that decision, 168 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:42,356 and my lawyers have assured me 169 00:08:42,773 --> 00:08:46,526 that I have every chance of winning. And she knows it. 170 00:08:46,985 --> 00:08:51,239 No, she paid off my groundskeeper, 171 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:52,908 you can be sure. 172 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,035 Either with money or... 173 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:57,579 other favors. 174 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:00,748 I want the woman arrested. 175 00:09:00,749 --> 00:09:02,541 The local police have already spoken to Lady Roberts 176 00:09:02,542 --> 00:09:05,086 and taken statements from all your ground staff, 177 00:09:05,087 --> 00:09:06,838 including Mr. Evans, your groundskeeper. 178 00:09:07,089 --> 00:09:09,340 I'm only here to oversee things, not get directly involved. 179 00:09:09,341 --> 00:09:13,053 I am cousin to Her Majesty the Queen. 180 00:09:14,721 --> 00:09:18,308 And godfather to the Prime Minister's son. 181 00:09:20,227 --> 00:09:22,645 Do I really have to explain to you 182 00:09:22,646 --> 00:09:25,357 the ways in which I could make your life difficult? 183 00:09:27,234 --> 00:09:30,611 Now do as you're told and find my bloody horse. 184 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,793 We appreciate you seeing us at such short notice, 185 00:09:45,794 --> 00:09:46,836 Lady Roberts. 186 00:09:46,837 --> 00:09:49,131 Nash and Sons. 187 00:09:49,715 --> 00:09:51,966 That was who you say you worked for? 188 00:09:51,967 --> 00:09:53,968 Yes, Mr. Patrick Nash. 189 00:09:53,969 --> 00:09:55,678 You met him several times at the Grand National, 190 00:09:55,679 --> 00:09:57,097 along with myself. 191 00:09:58,015 --> 00:10:00,892 Mr. Nash was something of a rogue, as I recall. 192 00:10:02,144 --> 00:10:03,895 Isn't he in prison now? 193 00:10:04,563 --> 00:10:07,441 He's served his time and since been released. 194 00:10:08,025 --> 00:10:10,152 Good news for his sons, I suppose. 195 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:12,904 Not that he has any. 196 00:10:15,824 --> 00:10:17,199 Perhaps you could tell us a little more 197 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:19,119 about Trafalgar Spring. 198 00:10:19,661 --> 00:10:22,538 I've followed his progress over the years, he's quite something. 199 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:23,665 Indeed, he is. 200 00:10:24,708 --> 00:10:27,126 I bought him as a colt, 201 00:10:27,127 --> 00:10:28,377 with money my father gave me 202 00:10:28,378 --> 00:10:29,713 before I was married. 203 00:10:30,297 --> 00:10:33,341 Trafalgar Spring far outshone 204 00:10:33,342 --> 00:10:37,554 any of the horses being trained by my... former husband, 205 00:10:38,055 --> 00:10:40,639 much to his annoyance. 206 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:43,601 He truly is a magnificent creature. 207 00:10:43,602 --> 00:10:46,312 Yes, he won two classics in his first season, is that right? 208 00:10:46,313 --> 00:10:47,731 The Derby and the St. Ledger? 209 00:10:51,693 --> 00:10:55,237 What can you offer that Culpepper's, or Malone's, 210 00:10:55,238 --> 00:10:58,158 or any of the other firms who have come calling cannot? 211 00:10:59,493 --> 00:11:00,952 Well, um... 212 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:03,871 Lord Roberts is, to say the least, 213 00:11:03,872 --> 00:11:06,458 a very influential man. 214 00:11:06,833 --> 00:11:09,377 No doubt he'll use that influence against you. 215 00:11:09,378 --> 00:11:10,628 As a woman, I know what... - I don't give a damn 216 00:11:10,629 --> 00:11:12,464 about your struggles as a woman. 217 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:16,093 What can you offer that the others cannot? 218 00:11:17,636 --> 00:11:19,428 Lady Roberts, 219 00:11:19,429 --> 00:11:22,306 uh, your husband is appealing 220 00:11:22,307 --> 00:11:24,433 against the terms of the divorce. 221 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:26,894 Should he succeed, he will reclaim everything 222 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:28,062 that you have been awarded. 223 00:11:28,063 --> 00:11:29,355 Not just the horse, 224 00:11:29,356 --> 00:11:31,483 but the houses and the money. 225 00:11:31,775 --> 00:11:34,027 There are, however... 226 00:11:34,236 --> 00:11:37,488 ways that one can hide one's assets, 227 00:11:37,489 --> 00:11:39,573 which perhaps I could show you. 228 00:11:41,660 --> 00:11:44,121 Patrick Nash was a crook. 229 00:11:45,789 --> 00:11:47,124 But a wealthy one. 230 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:52,295 You find my horse. 231 00:11:54,631 --> 00:11:57,592 And you... hide my money. 232 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,220 We look forward to working with you, Lady Roberts. 233 00:12:01,221 --> 00:12:03,597 Your tea, Madam. 234 00:12:03,598 --> 00:12:06,351 If I had wanted tea, I would have rung the bell! 235 00:12:08,061 --> 00:12:09,479 Get out! 236 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:17,736 Find out everything you can about that divorce settlement. 237 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:19,447 It's your job to keep her happy. 238 00:12:19,448 --> 00:12:20,781 Well, happy might be a bit of a stretch, 239 00:12:20,782 --> 00:12:22,284 but I'll try my best. 240 00:12:23,034 --> 00:12:24,618 I'll see if I can find out if anyone 241 00:12:24,619 --> 00:12:26,037 had a grudge against either of them. 242 00:12:29,583 --> 00:12:30,500 Miss Scarlet. 243 00:12:31,835 --> 00:12:32,878 Inspector Blake. 244 00:12:34,212 --> 00:12:35,963 I need to ask what you're doing here, 245 00:12:35,964 --> 00:12:37,716 but I assume it's about a missing racehorse? 246 00:12:38,592 --> 00:12:40,677 You wish to acquire Lady Roberts as a client? 247 00:12:41,052 --> 00:12:42,344 You assume correctly, 248 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:44,598 and I can happily report that we were successful. 249 00:12:44,848 --> 00:12:46,390 Beating wh... who was it, Clarence? 250 00:12:46,391 --> 00:12:48,642 Malone's and Culpepper's to the contract. 251 00:12:48,643 --> 00:12:51,271 Well, as I always say, they are no match for you. 252 00:12:52,606 --> 00:12:54,940 I always find actions speak louder than words. 253 00:12:57,319 --> 00:12:58,486 Good day, Inspector Blake. 254 00:12:58,487 --> 00:12:59,613 Miss Scarlet. 255 00:13:00,363 --> 00:13:01,490 Mr. Pettigrew. 256 00:13:03,825 --> 00:13:05,367 Have you fallen out with the inspector? 257 00:13:05,368 --> 00:13:06,702 Not at all. 258 00:13:06,703 --> 00:13:07,953 You just seemed rather officious 259 00:13:07,954 --> 00:13:09,330 and to the point. 260 00:13:09,331 --> 00:13:10,581 Inspector Blake is a client of mine, 261 00:13:10,582 --> 00:13:11,916 and that's how I am with clients. 262 00:13:11,917 --> 00:13:13,293 No, you're not. 263 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:15,045 Well, I shall be from now on. 264 00:13:30,810 --> 00:13:32,228 Barnabus? 265 00:13:34,439 --> 00:13:35,398 Ha. 266 00:13:38,652 --> 00:13:40,654 Ah! Good evening, my jewel. 267 00:13:41,238 --> 00:13:43,197 Well, what do you think? 268 00:13:43,198 --> 00:13:44,532 About what? 269 00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:47,117 I've given the room a deep clean. 270 00:13:47,118 --> 00:13:48,702 I'm sure you would agree it's transformed, 271 00:13:48,703 --> 00:13:50,162 uh, uh, particularly with the chair 272 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:51,957 in a slightly different position. 273 00:13:52,415 --> 00:13:53,917 You spent all day cleaning? 274 00:13:55,544 --> 00:13:56,877 Well, I did drop by the post office 275 00:13:56,878 --> 00:13:58,879 to see if there was a problem with the mail. 276 00:13:58,880 --> 00:14:00,297 I thought that might be why I had not 277 00:14:00,298 --> 00:14:01,715 received a letter from Mr. Wormsley. 278 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:02,717 And is there a problem? 279 00:14:04,052 --> 00:14:05,594 There is not, no. 280 00:14:05,595 --> 00:14:08,055 But no matter, I'm still to finish my to-do list. 281 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:11,392 Uh, next up, ah, item 37. 282 00:14:11,393 --> 00:14:13,561 Rearrange Ivy's burgeoning recipe book. 283 00:14:14,729 --> 00:14:16,397 My recipe book!? 284 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:17,940 There's no need to thank me, my jewel. 285 00:14:17,941 --> 00:14:19,400 It'll be a pleasure to rearrange it 286 00:14:19,401 --> 00:14:21,944 into strict alphabetical order. 287 00:14:31,162 --> 00:14:33,164 Item number 37. 288 00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:41,756 So... 289 00:14:42,048 --> 00:14:43,425 have you finished your brooding? 290 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:46,011 Not quite. 291 00:14:48,430 --> 00:14:50,015 That was our first argument. 292 00:14:50,432 --> 00:14:52,851 It was hardly an argument. It was more of a discussion. 293 00:14:53,852 --> 00:14:55,478 One that will be resolved... 294 00:14:55,979 --> 00:14:57,147 when you say sorry. 295 00:14:58,773 --> 00:15:00,191 I didn't realize an apology was needed. 296 00:15:01,192 --> 00:15:02,193 Well, now you do. 297 00:15:03,194 --> 00:15:04,403 Then... 298 00:15:04,404 --> 00:15:05,322 I'm sorry. 299 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:09,159 Thank you. 300 00:15:13,413 --> 00:15:15,456 I promised we wouldn't talk about work 301 00:15:15,457 --> 00:15:17,583 during our personal time. However... 302 00:15:17,584 --> 00:15:19,461 What are my theories on the missing racehorse? 303 00:15:21,630 --> 00:15:23,505 If I were to suggest 304 00:15:23,506 --> 00:15:25,257 that Lord Roberts faked the theft 305 00:15:25,258 --> 00:15:26,675 in order to punish his former wife, 306 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:27,718 what would you say? 307 00:15:27,719 --> 00:15:29,178 It's a possibility. 308 00:15:29,179 --> 00:15:30,430 But I'm keeping an open mind. 309 00:15:32,390 --> 00:15:33,349 Do you also think... 310 00:15:33,350 --> 00:15:35,309 Is this us not talking about work? 311 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:45,569 I assume I can trust you not to go into my bag 312 00:15:45,570 --> 00:15:47,197 and look through my case notes? 313 00:15:47,906 --> 00:15:49,407 What a low opinion you have of me. 314 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:52,285 Hmm. 315 00:15:55,080 --> 00:15:56,748 Inspector Blake. 316 00:15:57,040 --> 00:15:58,332 Telegram. 317 00:15:58,333 --> 00:15:59,417 Thank you. 318 00:16:04,923 --> 00:16:06,799 I'm afraid our evening's going to be cut short. 319 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:09,135 Detective Willows has requested my assistance. 320 00:16:11,388 --> 00:16:13,722 I'm gonna go next door and ask Mrs. Bambury to watch Sophia. 321 00:16:13,723 --> 00:16:15,266 Well, I'd be happy to stay. 322 00:16:16,059 --> 00:16:17,185 I may be some time. 323 00:16:17,560 --> 00:16:19,938 Well, there's wine and... 324 00:16:20,230 --> 00:16:21,606 it appears there's plenty to read. 325 00:16:22,565 --> 00:16:23,733 Well, if you're sure. 326 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:25,026 Thank you. 327 00:16:26,277 --> 00:16:27,612 I'll be back as soon as I can. 328 00:16:51,052 --> 00:16:52,429 Hmm. 329 00:17:16,911 --> 00:17:18,078 Hmm. 330 00:17:30,341 --> 00:17:32,135 - Good evening, Sir. - Willows. 331 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:34,219 Sorry to disturb your evening, 332 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:35,345 but I received an urgent call 333 00:17:35,346 --> 00:17:36,765 from Hertfordshire Constabulary. 334 00:17:39,309 --> 00:17:40,643 Looks like carriage tracks, Sir. 335 00:17:42,687 --> 00:17:45,356 They believe this may be connected to the missing horse. 336 00:17:45,607 --> 00:17:47,357 The stable's only a mile or so away. 337 00:17:47,358 --> 00:17:48,734 When was the body discovered? 338 00:17:48,735 --> 00:17:50,653 Two hours ago, by a passerby. 339 00:17:50,945 --> 00:17:53,364 The local police have identified him as Jack Lawson. 340 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:55,450 He was a horse trainer. 341 00:17:59,871 --> 00:18:00,914 Who did he work for? 342 00:18:01,790 --> 00:18:02,998 Lady Roberts. 343 00:18:10,965 --> 00:18:12,300 Where is Papa? 344 00:18:12,801 --> 00:18:15,011 Oh. Oh, he had to go out. 345 00:18:15,512 --> 00:18:16,888 He asked me to look after you. 346 00:18:17,847 --> 00:18:18,890 Can't you sleep? 347 00:18:23,144 --> 00:18:24,978 How about I come and read to you for a bit? 348 00:18:24,979 --> 00:18:26,022 Let's see what we've got. 349 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:30,235 Ah, yes. Through the Looking Glass. 350 00:18:30,693 --> 00:18:33,028 Why don't we learn more about Alice's adventures? 351 00:18:33,029 --> 00:18:34,280 Yes, please. 352 00:19:08,398 --> 00:19:09,440 Good morning. 353 00:19:23,705 --> 00:19:25,581 I apologize for not coming back sooner. 354 00:19:25,582 --> 00:19:28,208 The crime scene was more challenging than usual. 355 00:19:28,209 --> 00:19:30,210 Crime scene? 356 00:19:30,211 --> 00:19:31,170 I can't go into details. 357 00:19:32,505 --> 00:19:33,840 There is something of a conflict of interest. 358 00:19:34,757 --> 00:19:36,509 Is this connected to the missing racehorse? 359 00:19:40,722 --> 00:19:42,431 I'm not a mind reader, Alexander. 360 00:19:42,432 --> 00:19:43,892 Is that a yes or a no? 361 00:19:45,602 --> 00:19:47,269 What happened to our agreement not to discuss work 362 00:19:47,270 --> 00:19:48,354 during our private time? 363 00:19:50,106 --> 00:19:51,900 What, so you're not going to tell me? 364 00:19:52,150 --> 00:19:53,526 You see, you are a mind reader. 365 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:57,071 More coffee? 366 00:20:07,081 --> 00:20:09,250 The body was identified as Jack Lawson. 367 00:20:09,918 --> 00:20:11,753 I understand he trained Trafalgar Spring. 368 00:20:12,629 --> 00:20:14,213 He used to. 369 00:20:14,505 --> 00:20:16,674 As soon as I filed for divorce, 370 00:20:17,008 --> 00:20:19,302 my husband banned Lawson from the estate. 371 00:20:20,887 --> 00:20:22,179 His body was found near the stables 372 00:20:22,180 --> 00:20:23,765 where Trafalgar Spring taken, 373 00:20:24,307 --> 00:20:26,768 with what appeared to be carriage tracks and hoof prints. 374 00:20:27,477 --> 00:20:29,604 Do you think he was involved in the theft? 375 00:20:29,979 --> 00:20:32,273 I have to consider all possibilities, Lady Roberts. 376 00:20:34,108 --> 00:20:37,612 Do you have any idea of his recent movements? 377 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:41,741 I did hear... 378 00:20:42,617 --> 00:20:44,910 it is just a rumor. 379 00:20:44,911 --> 00:20:46,995 But I heard that my husband 380 00:20:46,996 --> 00:20:48,957 had inquired about his services. 381 00:20:56,089 --> 00:20:57,882 Clarence, I have some news. 382 00:20:58,758 --> 00:21:00,133 There's been a significant development 383 00:21:00,134 --> 00:21:01,594 on the hunt for Trafalgar Spring. 384 00:21:02,345 --> 00:21:03,429 Excellent. What is it? 385 00:21:04,514 --> 00:21:06,140 I'm not entirely sure. 386 00:21:06,849 --> 00:21:09,601 You may have to give me a little more information than that. 387 00:21:09,602 --> 00:21:12,355 Some sort of crime was committed last night. 388 00:21:12,647 --> 00:21:14,523 What kind of crime? 389 00:21:14,524 --> 00:21:15,942 I'm not entirely sure. 390 00:21:16,359 --> 00:21:17,485 And where was this? 391 00:21:18,361 --> 00:21:20,487 Well, I'm not entirely sure about that either. 392 00:21:20,488 --> 00:21:22,239 Forgive me, but what does make you entirely sure 393 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:23,825 this is a significant development? 394 00:21:26,869 --> 00:21:28,578 I have it on good authority that Inspector Blake 395 00:21:28,579 --> 00:21:29,997 was called out to a crime scene last night, 396 00:21:29,998 --> 00:21:31,916 and that crime scene is connected to our case. 397 00:21:32,542 --> 00:21:34,919 But you don't know what happened or where it was. 398 00:21:35,545 --> 00:21:37,005 Precisely. 399 00:21:37,547 --> 00:21:39,132 Now, this is what we do know. 400 00:21:39,632 --> 00:21:42,260 The horse was stolen from Lord Roberts' stables. 401 00:21:42,635 --> 00:21:44,219 So, really, I should go there, 402 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:45,638 take a look around. 403 00:21:46,097 --> 00:21:48,057 But I need to find a way to visit undetected. 404 00:21:49,517 --> 00:21:50,435 How about you? 405 00:21:50,768 --> 00:21:52,227 Anything of interest? 406 00:21:52,228 --> 00:21:53,770 Well, I've been wading through 407 00:21:53,771 --> 00:21:55,439 Lady Roberts' finances, 408 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:58,025 which are a muddle, to say the least. 409 00:21:58,026 --> 00:22:00,778 Particularly the hiring and firing of domestic staff. 410 00:22:01,029 --> 00:22:02,988 It seems that both she and Lord Roberts 411 00:22:02,989 --> 00:22:05,198 have been shedding servants at a rate of knots 412 00:22:05,199 --> 00:22:06,993 due to the scandal of the divorce. 413 00:22:07,660 --> 00:22:09,203 Is Lord Roberts still hiring? 414 00:22:10,163 --> 00:22:11,664 I believe so. Why? 415 00:22:20,590 --> 00:22:21,965 Miss Reynolds? 416 00:22:21,966 --> 00:22:22,924 Yes? 417 00:22:22,925 --> 00:22:24,551 Miss Edith Berry has arrived. 418 00:22:24,552 --> 00:22:26,387 Ah. Send her in. 419 00:22:26,721 --> 00:22:28,222 And fetch the boys, please. 420 00:22:32,977 --> 00:22:35,479 Miss Berry, pleasure to meet you. 421 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:37,064 I'm Miss Alice Reynolds, the housekeeper. 422 00:22:37,065 --> 00:22:38,524 Please, take a seat. 423 00:22:40,568 --> 00:22:42,027 Thank you for seeing me at such short notice. 424 00:22:42,028 --> 00:22:43,029 Hm. 425 00:22:44,280 --> 00:22:44,946 When I learned of the vacancy for a nanny, 426 00:22:44,947 --> 00:22:46,281 my heart soared. 427 00:22:46,282 --> 00:22:47,491 I was most keen to see you 428 00:22:47,492 --> 00:22:48,868 before the position was filled. 429 00:22:50,495 --> 00:22:52,580 Have you had much experience with children? 430 00:22:54,499 --> 00:22:56,625 I've worked for three wonderful families. 431 00:22:56,626 --> 00:22:57,960 - Oh. - I adore children. 432 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:03,132 Well, the previous nanny left rather abruptly. 433 00:23:04,008 --> 00:23:06,301 The unpleasantness with Lord and Lady Roberts 434 00:23:06,302 --> 00:23:07,929 hangs heavy over us all. 435 00:23:08,805 --> 00:23:11,724 The Roberts have two sons, Sebastian and Lionel. 436 00:23:13,059 --> 00:23:15,185 I have other matters to attend to, 437 00:23:15,186 --> 00:23:17,772 but perhaps you would like spend some time with the boys? 438 00:23:18,606 --> 00:23:19,690 See how you get on. 439 00:23:20,942 --> 00:23:22,443 There's nothing I would enjoy more. 440 00:23:22,819 --> 00:23:26,489 Hm. Ah, Sebastian. Lionel. 441 00:23:26,864 --> 00:23:28,281 This is Miss Berry. 442 00:23:28,282 --> 00:23:30,284 She will be looking after you this afternoon. 443 00:23:30,660 --> 00:23:32,077 Best behavior, please. 444 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,293 Good afternoon, boys. 445 00:23:41,337 --> 00:23:42,838 Now, I have two suggestions 446 00:23:42,839 --> 00:23:44,965 as to how spend our time together. 447 00:23:44,966 --> 00:23:46,508 Suggestion one, 448 00:23:46,509 --> 00:23:48,845 a rigorous test of Latin and algebra. 449 00:23:52,306 --> 00:23:54,683 Suggestion two, a game where I ask you questions, 450 00:23:54,684 --> 00:23:56,685 and if you answer correctly, then I reward you with sweets. 451 00:23:56,686 --> 00:23:58,145 Yes. 452 00:23:58,146 --> 00:23:59,480 The game it is. 453 00:24:00,064 --> 00:24:02,233 Excellent. Now, first question. 454 00:24:02,859 --> 00:24:04,527 Who knows where the stables are? 455 00:24:14,954 --> 00:24:16,747 Afternoon, Fred. 456 00:24:18,082 --> 00:24:20,333 Barnabus, what are you doing here? 457 00:24:21,836 --> 00:24:23,838 I come with the most wonderful news, my jewel. 458 00:24:24,255 --> 00:24:25,881 Something remarkable has happened. 459 00:24:25,882 --> 00:24:27,842 Mr. Wormsley's apologized and given you your job back. 460 00:24:28,176 --> 00:24:29,509 Not as yet, no. 461 00:24:29,510 --> 00:24:32,138 I'm referring to this. My memoirs. 462 00:24:33,264 --> 00:24:35,223 Tales of a Mortuary Clerk 463 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:37,059 by Barnabus Potts. 464 00:24:37,435 --> 00:24:39,811 Oh, it was slow going at first, 465 00:24:39,812 --> 00:24:42,940 but as soon as the dam of creativity burst open, then... 466 00:24:43,524 --> 00:24:45,859 then words just cascaded from my mind, 467 00:24:45,860 --> 00:24:49,655 like, like water from a dam that, as I say, had burst open. 468 00:24:51,407 --> 00:24:53,033 You've written your memoirs? 469 00:24:53,034 --> 00:24:54,451 Yeah. Are you not always telling me 470 00:24:54,452 --> 00:24:55,911 what fascinating tales I possess? 471 00:24:55,912 --> 00:24:56,828 Mm-mm. 472 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:58,205 Well, now, I've put them on 473 00:24:58,206 --> 00:25:00,081 the page for all to read. 474 00:25:00,082 --> 00:25:02,751 Begun to anyway, uh, this is just the first chapter. 475 00:25:02,752 --> 00:25:04,962 Spring, 1857. 476 00:25:05,421 --> 00:25:07,047 I would, um, welcome any thoughts 477 00:25:07,048 --> 00:25:08,757 or suggestions you may have. 478 00:25:08,758 --> 00:25:10,967 A...a... and this is just one chapter? 479 00:25:10,968 --> 00:25:13,511 Indeed. I've left no stone unturned 480 00:25:13,512 --> 00:25:15,973 in my effort to delight the reader. 481 00:25:16,474 --> 00:25:19,851 Every detail, no matter how small, is there on the page. 482 00:25:19,852 --> 00:25:21,561 Although I must confess to a rather intense 483 00:25:21,562 --> 00:25:22,854 bout of cramp in my forearm. 484 00:25:22,855 --> 00:25:25,398 Well, we have to get you a typewriter to keep this up. 485 00:25:25,399 --> 00:25:28,861 Well, I'll keep you not a moment longer. 486 00:25:29,487 --> 00:25:30,654 We will talk again at home. 487 00:25:30,655 --> 00:25:32,239 Oh, I, I won't be home till late. 488 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:34,074 I have to cover part of the night shift. 489 00:25:34,075 --> 00:25:36,327 Ah. No matter. 490 00:25:37,286 --> 00:25:38,995 I will keep myself busy 491 00:25:38,996 --> 00:25:40,248 writing the next installment. 492 00:25:41,207 --> 00:25:43,292 Autumn, 1857. 493 00:26:27,128 --> 00:26:28,296 Miss Berry? 494 00:26:31,257 --> 00:26:32,842 What on earth are you doing in here? 495 00:26:34,802 --> 00:26:36,178 And where are the boys? 496 00:26:36,971 --> 00:26:38,931 H...hiding. We're playing hide and seek. 497 00:26:40,891 --> 00:26:43,644 Well, go and find them immediately. 498 00:26:44,020 --> 00:26:45,521 They should never be left alone. 499 00:26:46,272 --> 00:26:47,315 Ever. 500 00:26:50,735 --> 00:26:52,737 I take it you're here about Lawson. 501 00:26:54,488 --> 00:26:56,823 I heard his body was found last night. 502 00:26:56,824 --> 00:26:58,659 How well did you know Mr. Lawson? 503 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:00,286 Hardly at all. 504 00:27:00,661 --> 00:27:02,830 He worked for her. I had my own man. 505 00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:06,374 Is it right that you banned Lawson from your stables 506 00:27:06,375 --> 00:27:07,792 when the divorce proceedings began? 507 00:27:07,793 --> 00:27:09,170 Didn't trust him. 508 00:27:09,837 --> 00:27:11,505 And for the record, 509 00:27:11,881 --> 00:27:14,341 I'm quite sure that he and my former wife 510 00:27:14,342 --> 00:27:16,719 were more than just trainer and owner. 511 00:27:18,137 --> 00:27:19,554 You're suggesting an affair? 512 00:27:19,555 --> 00:27:22,182 There are so many rumors about her, 513 00:27:22,183 --> 00:27:23,726 anything is possible. 514 00:27:24,977 --> 00:27:26,978 I spoke to Lady Roberts, and she suggested 515 00:27:26,979 --> 00:27:28,605 that you'd offered Lawson his job back. 516 00:27:28,606 --> 00:27:30,358 And you believed her? 517 00:27:34,862 --> 00:27:36,237 For God's sake, man, 518 00:27:36,238 --> 00:27:38,074 are you a fool or just incompetent? 519 00:27:39,825 --> 00:27:40,993 Look... 520 00:27:41,410 --> 00:27:43,412 who knows what happened to Lawson. 521 00:27:43,746 --> 00:27:47,040 But you can bet that she was involved somehow, 522 00:27:47,041 --> 00:27:50,669 both in his death and the theft of my horse. 523 00:27:51,796 --> 00:27:55,549 That woman has a corrupted soul. 524 00:27:56,050 --> 00:27:58,218 And she will stop at nothing to... 525 00:27:58,219 --> 00:27:59,720 What the devil? 526 00:28:03,474 --> 00:28:05,810 Give me... give me back my... 527 00:28:07,103 --> 00:28:08,354 Stop this at once! 528 00:28:09,730 --> 00:28:11,147 Who the hell are you? 529 00:28:11,148 --> 00:28:12,400 My name's Miss Berry, uh... 530 00:28:15,903 --> 00:28:17,071 Inspector Blake. 531 00:28:18,447 --> 00:28:19,698 You know this woman? 532 00:28:20,658 --> 00:28:22,660 W...I can explain. 533 00:28:29,333 --> 00:28:31,377 What will Lord Roberts do next? 534 00:28:32,086 --> 00:28:34,462 He will complain that I haven't arrested you. 535 00:28:34,463 --> 00:28:36,548 He will complain that I haven't arrested his wife. 536 00:28:36,549 --> 00:28:39,343 He will complain that I haven't found the horse. 537 00:28:39,760 --> 00:28:41,261 In summary, he will complain a great deal, 538 00:28:41,262 --> 00:28:42,804 and make my life incredibly difficult. 539 00:28:42,805 --> 00:28:43,931 Rather as you do. 540 00:28:45,891 --> 00:28:47,475 I know we agreed not to discuss work, 541 00:28:47,476 --> 00:28:49,018 but if we had, situations like this afternoon 542 00:28:49,019 --> 00:28:50,229 might have been avoided. 543 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:54,399 Firstly, do not blame me for what happened. 544 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:56,985 Secondly, do not ask me to share confidential information 545 00:28:56,986 --> 00:28:59,279 when your client is a suspect in the case. 546 00:28:59,280 --> 00:29:00,406 Is there a thirdly? 547 00:29:02,324 --> 00:29:03,242 Possibly. 548 00:29:04,118 --> 00:29:05,286 I'm still thinking. 549 00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:08,789 I have a proposal. 550 00:29:09,999 --> 00:29:11,082 I will consider terminating my contract with Lady Roberts 551 00:29:11,083 --> 00:29:13,419 if you tell me everything you know about the case. 552 00:29:13,711 --> 00:29:15,795 But I reserve the right 553 00:29:15,796 --> 00:29:18,007 to make that decision once I've heard your conclusions. 554 00:29:18,632 --> 00:29:20,301 How does that sound? - Unacceptable. 555 00:29:21,927 --> 00:29:23,887 Alexander, I appreciate this is difficult. 556 00:29:23,888 --> 00:29:25,346 And if I was in your position, I would keep my cards 557 00:29:25,347 --> 00:29:26,806 close to my chest too. 558 00:29:26,807 --> 00:29:29,894 Not that I'll ever be in your position, since I'm a woman. 559 00:29:30,478 --> 00:29:32,353 Thirdly, do not try and extract information out of me 560 00:29:32,354 --> 00:29:33,689 using guilt. 561 00:29:33,981 --> 00:29:35,773 I resent that suggestion. 562 00:29:35,774 --> 00:29:37,651 It's not a suggestion, it's an accusation. 563 00:29:40,654 --> 00:29:43,656 Just so you know... this goes both ways. 564 00:29:43,657 --> 00:29:45,867 Perhaps I have information that will be interesting to you. 565 00:29:45,868 --> 00:29:47,411 You don't. 566 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:51,040 Blake! 567 00:29:52,082 --> 00:29:54,001 Superintendent. Yes, Sir. 568 00:29:55,377 --> 00:29:59,381 All you are saying are words that make no sense. 569 00:29:59,882 --> 00:30:01,925 You are not explaining it clearly. 570 00:30:01,926 --> 00:30:04,552 Stop waffling, man. Be concise. 571 00:30:04,553 --> 00:30:06,971 Yes, well, I'm doing my best, but as I have said, 572 00:30:06,972 --> 00:30:09,057 your financial affairs are quite challenging. 573 00:30:09,058 --> 00:30:11,726 Can you protect my money or not? 574 00:30:11,727 --> 00:30:14,062 Yes, I can. I can. But, um, I just need a little more time 575 00:30:14,063 --> 00:30:15,939 to fully understand your finances. 576 00:30:15,940 --> 00:30:17,565 Well, what is there to understand? 577 00:30:17,566 --> 00:30:19,652 I thought you were an accountant. 578 00:30:20,194 --> 00:30:22,362 Lady Roberts, you have numerous bank accounts, 579 00:30:22,363 --> 00:30:25,031 and a bewildering array of investments, 580 00:30:25,032 --> 00:30:27,492 none of which are providing any kind of return, by the way. 581 00:30:27,493 --> 00:30:31,079 There are also many payments, um, with no detailed reference. 582 00:30:31,080 --> 00:30:32,288 For instance... 583 00:30:32,289 --> 00:30:35,709 £50 to a Mr. M. Butterworth. 584 00:30:36,919 --> 00:30:39,712 He's my upholsterer. 585 00:30:39,713 --> 00:30:43,551 I have had to set up an entirely new household. 586 00:30:43,842 --> 00:30:45,511 Would you have me go to the workhouse? 587 00:30:46,554 --> 00:30:48,347 Upholsterer. 588 00:30:48,639 --> 00:30:50,724 Oh, Lady Roberts. 589 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:53,269 No, don't mind me. 590 00:30:54,979 --> 00:30:59,900 Um, a...a... £120 to a... a Mrs. Ruddy. 591 00:31:00,150 --> 00:31:02,403 She runs a spa in Bath. 592 00:31:02,945 --> 00:31:07,323 I was stricken with melancholy after divorce. 593 00:31:07,324 --> 00:31:09,702 I needed to take the waters. 594 00:31:10,202 --> 00:31:12,996 Ah yes, of course. Um, uh, bu... bu... but a whopping 595 00:31:12,997 --> 00:31:16,875 £250 to a Mr. Daniel O'Dwyer? 596 00:31:18,460 --> 00:31:20,795 He is an old acquaintance 597 00:31:20,796 --> 00:31:24,091 who runs a charity for retired racehorses. 598 00:31:24,592 --> 00:31:27,885 I will not apologize for having a kind heart, 599 00:31:27,886 --> 00:31:30,430 and I do not appreciate being questioned in this way. 600 00:31:30,431 --> 00:31:32,348 Oh, it's, it's just that if I am going to help, 601 00:31:32,349 --> 00:31:35,101 I do need to go through every detail of your finances. 602 00:31:35,102 --> 00:31:38,479 And you. What have you found out about my missing horse? 603 00:31:40,983 --> 00:31:42,484 What on earth is that? 604 00:31:55,164 --> 00:31:57,249 Lady Roberts. 605 00:31:57,583 --> 00:31:59,167 "If you want your horse back, 606 00:31:59,168 --> 00:32:04,130 pay £300 into locker 332 at Kings Cross Station 607 00:32:04,131 --> 00:32:06,257 at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. 608 00:32:06,258 --> 00:32:08,134 Tell the police and the animal dies." 609 00:32:08,135 --> 00:32:09,428 Oh! 610 00:32:11,388 --> 00:32:12,806 It was addressed to you, Lady Roberts. 611 00:32:14,141 --> 00:32:15,559 Who else knew that you were here? 612 00:32:16,435 --> 00:32:18,145 I told no one. 613 00:32:18,729 --> 00:32:21,230 My driver dropped me two streets away. 614 00:32:21,231 --> 00:32:23,108 I don't want anyone knowing my business. 615 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:26,403 Pay them. 616 00:32:27,488 --> 00:32:28,656 I will give you the money. 617 00:32:30,449 --> 00:32:32,158 Yes, but we must let the police know. 618 00:32:32,159 --> 00:32:34,786 No! I don't want anything more to do 619 00:32:34,787 --> 00:32:36,497 with this whole damn business. 620 00:32:39,667 --> 00:32:40,668 Do as they say. 621 00:32:41,669 --> 00:32:42,836 Pay them the ransom. 622 00:32:47,091 --> 00:32:48,884 And when my horse is returned, 623 00:32:49,259 --> 00:32:51,929 you will receive £100. 624 00:33:02,106 --> 00:33:04,607 Well, that's that, then. 625 00:33:04,608 --> 00:33:06,193 Wait, wait, wait, wait. 626 00:33:06,443 --> 00:33:09,654 Extortion with the threat of violence is a serious crime, 627 00:33:09,655 --> 00:33:10,780 and Inspector Blake is under pressure 628 00:33:10,781 --> 00:33:12,199 to capture those responsible. 629 00:33:12,700 --> 00:33:14,617 If we say nothing, they'll get away. 630 00:33:14,618 --> 00:33:15,993 Well, that is his problem, not ours. 631 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:17,078 We have a business to run. 632 00:33:17,079 --> 00:33:18,329 There are good reasons 633 00:33:18,330 --> 00:33:19,081 to involve him. 634 00:33:19,998 --> 00:33:21,708 There are many reasons not to. 635 00:33:21,709 --> 00:33:24,001 £100 worth, to be precise. 636 00:33:24,002 --> 00:33:26,213 Unless I am missing something. 637 00:33:26,797 --> 00:33:28,381 You're acting in the most peculiar manner. 638 00:33:28,382 --> 00:33:29,215 Something is amiss. 639 00:33:29,216 --> 00:33:30,842 I cannot cross Inspector Blake, 640 00:33:30,843 --> 00:33:31,884 and that's final. - But why? 641 00:33:31,885 --> 00:33:34,095 - Because I can't. - Eliza, what has changed? 642 00:33:34,096 --> 00:33:35,430 Everything! 643 00:33:39,393 --> 00:33:41,520 You've not fallen out with Inspector Blake. 644 00:33:45,023 --> 00:33:46,275 You've fallen in with him. 645 00:33:47,568 --> 00:33:48,986 It all makes sense now. 646 00:33:49,319 --> 00:33:51,988 Have you lost your mind? 647 00:33:51,989 --> 00:33:54,407 Think of the damage to your reputation. 648 00:33:54,408 --> 00:33:56,743 Not to mention the conflict of interest with Scotland Yard. 649 00:33:56,744 --> 00:33:58,328 And what about clients? 650 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:00,621 They will question where your loyalties lie. 651 00:34:00,622 --> 00:34:02,832 And what if things do not end well between the two of you? 652 00:34:02,833 --> 00:34:04,500 We've lost our main source of revenue. 653 00:34:04,501 --> 00:34:06,086 I am aware of all that. 654 00:34:06,628 --> 00:34:08,088 And yet still you have done it. 655 00:34:10,132 --> 00:34:12,009 If our business fails... Eliza! 656 00:34:13,218 --> 00:34:14,803 I have nothing. 657 00:34:15,095 --> 00:34:17,513 Things were finally smooth sailing, 658 00:34:17,514 --> 00:34:19,433 but you are just like Mr. Nash, 659 00:34:20,100 --> 00:34:22,352 intent on always rocking the damn boat! 660 00:34:35,073 --> 00:34:36,200 Barnabus? 661 00:34:37,951 --> 00:34:38,994 I'm home. 662 00:34:43,791 --> 00:34:44,917 Barnabus? 663 00:35:42,599 --> 00:35:43,600 Oh! 664 00:35:43,934 --> 00:35:45,518 Oh, you gave me a fright. 665 00:35:45,519 --> 00:35:47,771 Sorry. I was miles away. 666 00:35:49,773 --> 00:35:50,858 Everything alright? 667 00:35:51,608 --> 00:35:52,442 Yes. 668 00:35:56,488 --> 00:35:57,489 No. 669 00:36:02,786 --> 00:36:04,955 I've never seen Clarence so upset. 670 00:36:05,247 --> 00:36:09,001 Clarence is just doing his job. I understand his concerns. 671 00:36:09,710 --> 00:36:11,586 But this relationship with Inspector Blake 672 00:36:11,587 --> 00:36:14,297 is a long time coming. 673 00:36:14,298 --> 00:36:16,674 I've never known you so happy. 674 00:36:16,675 --> 00:36:18,176 I am happy. 675 00:36:19,094 --> 00:36:20,386 I just don't want everything I've worked for 676 00:36:20,387 --> 00:36:21,555 to be for nothing. 677 00:36:22,472 --> 00:36:23,348 Do you want my advice? 678 00:36:24,892 --> 00:36:26,934 Does it start with, when you were a little girl? 679 00:36:29,479 --> 00:36:31,355 If you had a case that, in solving, 680 00:36:31,356 --> 00:36:33,483 would mean harm to me and reputation, 681 00:36:34,610 --> 00:36:35,777 what would you do? 682 00:36:37,195 --> 00:36:39,530 Well, if there's no dilemma, you would come first. 683 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:40,948 Because you care about me? 684 00:36:40,949 --> 00:36:42,075 Of course. 685 00:36:43,452 --> 00:36:44,828 And there's your answer. 686 00:36:50,751 --> 00:36:52,126 I'll take the blackmail letter to Inspector Blake 687 00:36:52,127 --> 00:36:53,420 in the morning. 688 00:36:54,171 --> 00:36:55,171 You're always right. 689 00:36:55,172 --> 00:36:57,633 Could you please tell my husband that? 690 00:37:09,978 --> 00:37:10,896 Inspector Blake? 691 00:37:26,495 --> 00:37:27,536 Good morning, Miss Scarlet. 692 00:37:27,537 --> 00:37:28,871 Detective Willows. 693 00:37:28,872 --> 00:37:30,957 I'm waiting on Inspector Blake. 694 00:37:30,958 --> 00:37:32,458 Any idea where he is? 695 00:37:32,459 --> 00:37:34,710 He was in with the superintendent first thing. 696 00:37:34,711 --> 00:37:36,087 The meeting must have run over. 697 00:37:36,088 --> 00:37:37,296 Well, that never bodes well. 698 00:37:37,297 --> 00:37:38,548 Mm. 699 00:37:39,383 --> 00:37:41,551 Would you like me to pass on a message? 700 00:37:41,843 --> 00:37:44,303 The autopsy report he requested finally came through. 701 00:37:44,304 --> 00:37:45,430 I'll leave it on his desk. 702 00:37:46,556 --> 00:37:48,015 I'll let him know. 703 00:37:48,016 --> 00:37:49,059 Good day, Miss Scarlet. 704 00:38:14,418 --> 00:38:15,711 Daniel O'Dwyer. 705 00:38:26,263 --> 00:38:27,179 Good morning, Sir. 706 00:38:27,180 --> 00:38:28,347 It's far from good. 707 00:38:28,348 --> 00:38:29,932 I've just been in with the Super. 708 00:38:29,933 --> 00:38:31,267 More complaints from Lord Roberts? 709 00:38:31,268 --> 00:38:33,395 Well, he's consistent. I'll give him that. 710 00:38:34,187 --> 00:38:36,230 Well, it's still early, so let's be optimistic 711 00:38:36,231 --> 00:38:37,815 and hope for a better day ahead. 712 00:38:37,816 --> 00:38:39,984 Well, I might be able to help you with that, Sir. 713 00:38:39,985 --> 00:38:41,610 The coroner's report for Jack Lawson came through. 714 00:38:41,611 --> 00:38:43,362 I've put it on your desk. 715 00:38:43,363 --> 00:38:44,321 Cause of death? 716 00:38:44,322 --> 00:38:45,281 Internal bleeding 717 00:38:45,282 --> 00:38:46,324 caused by a ruptured liver. 718 00:38:47,034 --> 00:38:48,534 There was also severe bruising on the abdomen, 719 00:38:48,535 --> 00:38:50,411 on which the coroner had a theory. 720 00:38:50,412 --> 00:38:51,454 He said that he's seen that before 721 00:38:51,455 --> 00:38:53,248 amongst stable hands and jockeys. 722 00:38:54,458 --> 00:38:55,500 A kick from a horse? 723 00:38:55,751 --> 00:38:56,668 Exactly, Sir. 724 00:38:58,920 --> 00:39:01,506 Well, it was late at night on a dark forest lane. 725 00:39:01,965 --> 00:39:03,507 It could have been an accident transferring the animal 726 00:39:03,508 --> 00:39:05,052 from one horsebox to another. 727 00:39:07,137 --> 00:39:08,888 I've looked into this Jack Lawson. 728 00:39:08,889 --> 00:39:10,931 Couldn't find anything on him in Hertfordshire, where he lived, 729 00:39:10,932 --> 00:39:14,226 but I did find an old arrest sheet here in the records room. 730 00:39:14,227 --> 00:39:15,561 Lawson was Irish. 731 00:39:15,562 --> 00:39:17,063 Came to London 10 years ago, 732 00:39:17,064 --> 00:39:18,522 but he had a different name then. 733 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:19,649 Daniel O'Dwyer. 734 00:39:21,693 --> 00:39:24,445 He left Ireland with a mountain of unpaid debts 735 00:39:24,446 --> 00:39:27,156 and a reputation for race-fixing. 736 00:39:27,157 --> 00:39:29,366 So, when he arrived in London, he... 737 00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:31,286 called himself Jack Lawson as a fresh start. 738 00:39:32,454 --> 00:39:33,789 Good work. Well done. 739 00:39:34,372 --> 00:39:36,166 You say you left the files on my desk? 740 00:39:38,043 --> 00:39:39,795 I left it right there with Miss Scarlet. 741 00:39:41,630 --> 00:39:42,798 Miss Scarlet was here? 742 00:39:58,105 --> 00:40:00,314 Ah! There you are. 743 00:40:00,315 --> 00:40:02,024 I've been looking everywhere for you. 744 00:40:02,025 --> 00:40:04,527 Ah, uh, I...there's something I wanted to say, 745 00:40:04,528 --> 00:40:05,903 and I needed time to think. 746 00:40:05,904 --> 00:40:07,446 There's no time for thinking, Clarence. 747 00:40:07,447 --> 00:40:08,364 I have news on the case. 748 00:40:08,365 --> 00:40:09,449 No, no, please let me finish. 749 00:40:11,576 --> 00:40:12,452 Very well. 750 00:40:15,038 --> 00:40:16,790 I'm sorry for what I said last night. 751 00:40:17,165 --> 00:40:18,625 I was just frustrated. 752 00:40:22,254 --> 00:40:24,630 Our business means an awful lot to me. 753 00:40:24,631 --> 00:40:27,092 Apart from mother, that's all I have, uh, 754 00:40:27,425 --> 00:40:29,386 and you mean an awful lot to me, too. 755 00:40:30,512 --> 00:40:32,764 You are a, a good friend, Eliza. 756 00:40:33,640 --> 00:40:35,224 It's surprising how few friends I was left with 757 00:40:35,225 --> 00:40:36,852 once I had a criminal record. 758 00:40:38,270 --> 00:40:39,603 Thank you. 759 00:40:39,604 --> 00:40:40,855 But speaking of criminal records... 760 00:40:40,856 --> 00:40:42,731 But my first thought 761 00:40:42,732 --> 00:40:45,484 should have been your happiness. 762 00:40:45,485 --> 00:40:47,237 You, of all people, deserve to be happy. 763 00:40:48,405 --> 00:40:50,656 And if Inspector Blake makes you happy, 764 00:40:50,657 --> 00:40:52,242 then that is what is most important. 765 00:40:55,745 --> 00:40:57,497 That means a great deal. Thank you. 766 00:40:59,416 --> 00:41:00,500 Now, have you finished? 767 00:41:02,627 --> 00:41:03,503 I have. 768 00:41:04,588 --> 00:41:06,130 What did you want to tell me? 769 00:41:11,178 --> 00:41:13,387 So, this Daniel O'Dwyer that Lady Roberts 770 00:41:13,388 --> 00:41:16,682 made payments to was an ex-convict. 771 00:41:16,683 --> 00:41:18,684 Contrary to what she told us, he didn't run a charity 772 00:41:18,685 --> 00:41:20,353 for retired racehorses. 773 00:41:20,770 --> 00:41:23,190 He was wanted in Ireland for unpaid debts. 774 00:41:23,732 --> 00:41:25,900 Changed his name to Jack Lawson to escape arrest. 775 00:41:25,901 --> 00:41:27,067 And wound up dead. 776 00:41:27,068 --> 00:41:27,860 That was the crime scene 777 00:41:27,861 --> 00:41:28,986 that Inspector Blake attended 778 00:41:28,987 --> 00:41:30,238 the other night. 779 00:41:31,323 --> 00:41:32,990 Well, no wonder she didn't want the police involved 780 00:41:32,991 --> 00:41:35,160 in the kidnapping. She's in this up to her neck. 781 00:41:35,744 --> 00:41:36,578 But how do you know all this? 782 00:41:39,831 --> 00:41:42,584 You stole a file from Inspector Blake's office? 783 00:41:42,876 --> 00:41:44,711 I temporarily borrowed it. 784 00:41:45,378 --> 00:41:46,879 My intention was to tell Inspector Blake 785 00:41:46,880 --> 00:41:49,673 about the ransom note, but circumstances changed, 786 00:41:49,674 --> 00:41:51,175 which they are wont to do. 787 00:41:51,176 --> 00:41:52,384 As long as the horse is found 788 00:41:52,385 --> 00:41:53,469 and the thieves brought to justice, 789 00:41:53,470 --> 00:41:54,721 that's all I care about. 790 00:41:55,263 --> 00:41:57,556 That and the confidential file you stole from his desk. 791 00:41:57,557 --> 00:41:58,934 I'll worry about that later. 792 00:41:59,142 --> 00:42:00,852 We have a horse to find first. 793 00:42:01,436 --> 00:42:03,312 Now, we may not receive the fee from Lady Roberts, 794 00:42:03,313 --> 00:42:05,482 but the publicity will be invaluable. 795 00:42:06,316 --> 00:42:07,691 Now, the ransom note says that the bag drop 796 00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:09,068 will be at 8 o'clock tonight, 797 00:42:09,069 --> 00:42:11,445 which gives us seven hours until then. 798 00:42:11,446 --> 00:42:13,281 But how do we find the horse? 799 00:42:13,657 --> 00:42:15,367 I've been studying the ransom note, 800 00:42:15,700 --> 00:42:17,409 removing the letters and rearranging them, 801 00:42:17,410 --> 00:42:19,245 and it turns out that the words were 802 00:42:19,246 --> 00:42:20,705 cut from the same newspaper. 803 00:42:21,414 --> 00:42:22,791 Kingsbury Herald. 804 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,668 Yes, it's a local newspaper sold in only two postal districts 805 00:42:25,669 --> 00:42:27,211 in north-west London. 806 00:42:27,212 --> 00:42:28,462 I'd bet money that the horse 807 00:42:28,463 --> 00:42:29,713 is being kept in that area. 808 00:42:29,714 --> 00:42:30,965 Hmm. 809 00:42:30,966 --> 00:42:32,217 We need a map. 810 00:42:32,717 --> 00:42:34,386 One that shows buildings on it. 811 00:42:35,887 --> 00:42:37,555 Buildings big enough to hide a horse. 812 00:42:39,432 --> 00:42:40,933 We'll make a detective of you yet, Clarence. 813 00:42:57,951 --> 00:42:59,577 Good afternoon, my jewel. 814 00:43:00,120 --> 00:43:01,912 You really should have woken me this morning. 815 00:43:01,913 --> 00:43:03,372 Well, I didn't want to disturb you. 816 00:43:03,373 --> 00:43:05,000 You looked so worn out. 817 00:43:05,709 --> 00:43:07,376 I cannot dispute the fact that all this writing 818 00:43:07,377 --> 00:43:09,421 has left me feeling somewhat fatigued, 819 00:43:09,713 --> 00:43:13,049 not to mention played havoc with my lexal digitorum profundus. 820 00:43:14,301 --> 00:43:17,012 Oh, never mind my ailments. 821 00:43:19,222 --> 00:43:20,765 What did you think of my first chapter? 822 00:43:22,225 --> 00:43:24,269 I very much enjoyed it. 823 00:43:24,602 --> 00:43:26,312 But perhaps it might benefit 824 00:43:26,313 --> 00:43:28,105 from a little trim here and there. 825 00:43:28,106 --> 00:43:29,189 Trim? 826 00:43:29,190 --> 00:43:31,109 It... it is rather long. 827 00:43:31,484 --> 00:43:33,068 There's a lot of detail about the management 828 00:43:33,069 --> 00:43:34,903 of the mortuary budget. 829 00:43:34,904 --> 00:43:38,199 Oh. Oh, perhaps I could be a bit more economical. 830 00:43:38,867 --> 00:43:42,162 Might go some way to ease my current malady, too. 831 00:43:42,829 --> 00:43:43,996 Perhaps a little rest from the writing 832 00:43:43,997 --> 00:43:45,372 might be the best thing. 833 00:43:45,373 --> 00:43:46,415 In the meantime, you could 834 00:43:46,416 --> 00:43:47,750 get your old job back 835 00:43:47,751 --> 00:43:49,251 by apologizing to Mr. Wormsley. 836 00:43:49,252 --> 00:43:50,754 rather than waiting on him. 837 00:43:51,963 --> 00:43:53,380 You want me to give up the writing? 838 00:43:53,381 --> 00:43:55,257 I know the idea of apologizing 839 00:43:55,258 --> 00:43:56,925 goes against your principles, but... 840 00:43:56,926 --> 00:43:58,303 You want me to give up the writing. 841 00:43:59,929 --> 00:44:03,307 Barnabus, you're a wonderful writer. 842 00:44:03,308 --> 00:44:04,809 Hm. 843 00:44:05,101 --> 00:44:07,102 But these twinges can start small, 844 00:44:07,103 --> 00:44:08,312 and before you know it, 845 00:44:08,313 --> 00:44:09,731 you have an acute condition. 846 00:44:10,231 --> 00:44:11,316 Look at my mother's gout. 847 00:44:16,446 --> 00:44:17,572 Hm. 848 00:44:18,156 --> 00:44:20,283 Perhaps you are right, my jewel. 849 00:44:22,952 --> 00:44:24,037 I know just what to do. 850 00:44:24,496 --> 00:44:25,705 Ah. 851 00:44:28,500 --> 00:44:30,793 Mrs. Potts, have you seen Miss Scarlet? 852 00:44:30,794 --> 00:44:32,961 Uh, not today, no. 853 00:44:32,962 --> 00:44:34,505 Well, I need to speak to her. I've been to, uh, the office, 854 00:44:34,506 --> 00:44:36,382 the house. She's not there. 855 00:44:36,383 --> 00:44:37,841 What has that girl gone and done now? 856 00:44:37,842 --> 00:44:39,051 If you see her, would you be kind enough 857 00:44:39,052 --> 00:44:40,929 to direct her to my office? Immediately? 858 00:44:41,346 --> 00:44:42,763 Yes, Inspector, of course. 859 00:44:42,764 --> 00:44:44,014 - Sir? - Yes? 860 00:44:44,015 --> 00:44:45,682 It's Miss Scarlet. 861 00:44:45,683 --> 00:44:46,726 Where is she? 862 00:44:56,403 --> 00:44:58,028 Gentlemen of the press, 863 00:44:58,029 --> 00:45:00,073 thank you for coming so expeditiously. 864 00:45:00,824 --> 00:45:03,410 I am Eliza Scarlet, private investigator. 865 00:45:04,994 --> 00:45:07,580 As you can see, I have found Trafalgar Spring, 866 00:45:08,081 --> 00:45:09,665 the award-winning racehorse that all London 867 00:45:09,666 --> 00:45:11,084 has been searching for. 868 00:45:11,668 --> 00:45:12,918 Miss Scarlet, could you confirm 869 00:45:12,919 --> 00:45:15,295 when and where the horse was located? 870 00:45:16,798 --> 00:45:18,633 I did not do this alone, however, 871 00:45:19,008 --> 00:45:20,551 but alongside the dedicated 872 00:45:20,552 --> 00:45:22,929 Inspector Alexander Blake of Scotland Yard. 873 00:45:23,430 --> 00:45:25,222 Inspector Blake, how long have you and Miss Scarlet 874 00:45:25,223 --> 00:45:26,723 been working together? -Inspector Blake! 875 00:45:26,724 --> 00:45:30,145 Never was there a more diligent, talented officer. 876 00:45:30,687 --> 00:45:31,979 Inspector Blake, do you have any suspects 877 00:45:31,980 --> 00:45:33,064 in custody at this time? 878 00:45:35,442 --> 00:45:37,443 Inspector Blake, where did you find the horse? 879 00:45:37,444 --> 00:45:39,361 Miss Scarlet? Miss Scarlet. 880 00:45:39,362 --> 00:45:40,821 Is this disappearance financially motivated? 881 00:45:40,822 --> 00:45:42,114 Inspector Blake, can you give us 882 00:45:42,115 --> 00:45:43,907 any more information about the thief? 883 00:45:43,908 --> 00:45:45,325 Neither Miss Scarlet or myself 884 00:45:45,326 --> 00:45:46,493 will be giving any further comment 885 00:45:46,494 --> 00:45:47,662 at this time, 886 00:45:48,037 --> 00:45:50,372 as the investigation is still ongoing. 887 00:45:50,373 --> 00:45:52,083 Thank you. 888 00:45:52,959 --> 00:45:54,961 Thank you, gents. That's enough for today. 889 00:45:55,211 --> 00:45:56,837 Thank you. On your way. 890 00:45:56,838 --> 00:45:58,130 Name and address of the thief. 891 00:45:58,131 --> 00:46:01,008 Some driver Jack Lawson paid 892 00:46:01,009 --> 00:46:04,512 to transport the horse. But it wasn't just Lawson. 893 00:46:05,138 --> 00:46:06,347 He had help. 894 00:46:07,474 --> 00:46:08,808 Inside help. 895 00:46:14,606 --> 00:46:16,815 If anyone stole that horse, it was her. 896 00:46:16,816 --> 00:46:18,775 The man is a liar. 897 00:46:18,776 --> 00:46:20,861 He would kill his own mother 898 00:46:20,862 --> 00:46:22,946 if it meant getting his hands on my horse. 899 00:46:22,947 --> 00:46:25,115 How dare you speak of my mother, 900 00:46:25,116 --> 00:46:27,160 who, by the way, never liked you. 901 00:46:27,994 --> 00:46:31,497 We are not suggesting that you yourselves stole the horse. 902 00:46:31,498 --> 00:46:33,208 We know it was Jack Lawson. 903 00:46:33,750 --> 00:46:35,335 Real name, Daniel O'Dwyer. 904 00:46:36,419 --> 00:46:38,838 A horse trainer with a criminal past. 905 00:46:39,714 --> 00:46:41,590 Contrary to what you told me, you didn't donate money 906 00:46:41,591 --> 00:46:43,634 to O'Dwyer's racehorse charity. 907 00:46:43,635 --> 00:46:46,137 But rather you paid him to steal Trafalgar Spring. 908 00:46:47,764 --> 00:46:48,765 Ha! 909 00:46:50,266 --> 00:46:53,061 No court in the land will let you have the horse now. 910 00:46:54,687 --> 00:46:56,813 And on further delving into O'Dwyer's accounts, 911 00:46:56,814 --> 00:46:58,106 we found that you, Lord Roberts, 912 00:46:58,107 --> 00:47:00,567 had sold him a property in London 913 00:47:00,568 --> 00:47:02,946 for a ridiculously low price just last month. 914 00:47:04,405 --> 00:47:06,491 Despite saying you've had no dealings with him. 915 00:47:07,242 --> 00:47:09,326 I told you so. 916 00:47:09,327 --> 00:47:12,871 Lies trip off his tongue like the serpent he is. 917 00:47:12,872 --> 00:47:15,541 I would wager that you both had some arrangement 918 00:47:15,542 --> 00:47:16,918 with Daniel O'Dwyer. 919 00:47:17,919 --> 00:47:19,712 But he betrayed both of you, 920 00:47:20,338 --> 00:47:21,964 and intended on selling to a breeder 921 00:47:21,965 --> 00:47:23,090 who would put the horse out to stud 922 00:47:23,091 --> 00:47:24,425 on the black market. 923 00:47:26,386 --> 00:47:30,222 And what of the man who held my horse to ransom? 924 00:47:30,223 --> 00:47:32,850 It is he who should be in custody, not I. 925 00:47:33,184 --> 00:47:35,436 The man in question has been arrested. 926 00:47:36,437 --> 00:47:38,772 He was hired by O'Dwyer to transport the horse 927 00:47:38,773 --> 00:47:39,983 to a breeder. 928 00:47:41,401 --> 00:47:43,360 When the horse kicked out at O'Dwyer, he panicked, 929 00:47:43,361 --> 00:47:44,486 left O'Dwyer fatally injured 930 00:47:44,487 --> 00:47:46,322 and drove off with Trafalgar Spring. 931 00:47:46,948 --> 00:47:48,740 Luckily for us, 932 00:47:48,741 --> 00:47:50,701 he got greedy and decided to keep the horse for himself 933 00:47:50,702 --> 00:47:52,036 and ransom it. 934 00:47:55,748 --> 00:48:00,628 Extortion and fraud are extremely serious offenses. 935 00:48:01,379 --> 00:48:04,340 However, I'm inclined to be generous. 936 00:48:04,757 --> 00:48:06,718 To press no charges, speak no more about it. 937 00:48:08,344 --> 00:48:09,803 But I cannot speak for my colleague here, 938 00:48:09,804 --> 00:48:12,181 who is very well connected with the press. 939 00:48:12,640 --> 00:48:15,225 I am indeed, Inspector Blake. 940 00:48:15,226 --> 00:48:17,270 And what a story it would make. 941 00:48:17,937 --> 00:48:19,521 However, I'm sure Miss Scarlet can be persuaded 942 00:48:19,522 --> 00:48:20,857 to keep this whole debacle quiet. 943 00:48:22,233 --> 00:48:23,400 I believe that she, like me, 944 00:48:23,401 --> 00:48:24,693 has had enough of the pair of you. 945 00:48:27,780 --> 00:48:29,198 What do you suggest? 946 00:48:33,661 --> 00:48:34,996 Drop the appeal case. 947 00:48:38,082 --> 00:48:39,917 And allow Lady Roberts to keep her horse. 948 00:48:41,419 --> 00:48:43,129 And you will pay Miss Scarlet her fee. 949 00:48:45,506 --> 00:48:46,549 Her full fee. 950 00:48:48,551 --> 00:48:50,219 With a bonus for her continued silence. 951 00:48:54,557 --> 00:48:56,100 I trust this is an end to the matter? 952 00:49:03,191 --> 00:49:04,567 Barnabus! 953 00:49:09,572 --> 00:49:10,823 I'm home! 954 00:49:19,040 --> 00:49:20,041 Barnabus? 955 00:49:20,333 --> 00:49:25,254 One fluid ounce of... 956 00:49:27,382 --> 00:49:28,675 What on earth are you doing? 957 00:49:29,509 --> 00:49:31,010 Writing, my jewel. 958 00:49:31,386 --> 00:49:32,469 When I left you earlier, 959 00:49:32,470 --> 00:49:34,137 I went straight to the stationers 960 00:49:34,138 --> 00:49:36,307 on Copthorne Lane, Quill and Quandary. 961 00:49:36,641 --> 00:49:38,767 They had a typewriter there on sale, 962 00:49:38,768 --> 00:49:40,894 for half the usual price. 963 00:49:40,895 --> 00:49:43,271 Oh! As you said, 964 00:49:43,272 --> 00:49:46,233 so much easier than writing by hand. 965 00:49:46,234 --> 00:49:47,275 But I thought you were going to get 966 00:49:47,276 --> 00:49:49,236 your old job back at the mortuary. 967 00:49:49,237 --> 00:49:51,446 Why would I do that when you yourself said 968 00:49:51,447 --> 00:49:53,408 I was a wonderful writer? 969 00:49:53,866 --> 00:49:55,827 Oh! Ah! 970 00:49:56,369 --> 00:50:02,458 Ah. One fluid ounce of iodine. 971 00:50:14,721 --> 00:50:16,763 You know, you could have told me about the ransom. 972 00:50:16,764 --> 00:50:19,099 What? And have you take away my moment in the sun? 973 00:50:19,100 --> 00:50:22,144 I've already had three offers of work from that publicity. 974 00:50:22,145 --> 00:50:24,521 Besides, I was keeping to your rule of not discussing work. 975 00:50:24,522 --> 00:50:25,648 I believe it was our rule. 976 00:50:27,775 --> 00:50:28,860 And one we should stick to. 977 00:50:29,777 --> 00:50:30,737 Agreed. 978 00:50:33,197 --> 00:50:34,574 It's nice going out together. 979 00:50:35,616 --> 00:50:37,243 I don't know this area very well. 980 00:50:37,660 --> 00:50:40,121 It's far enough out of the way to enjoy some privacy. 981 00:50:40,705 --> 00:50:42,205 And if anyone should recognize us, 982 00:50:42,206 --> 00:50:44,332 the tables are almost big enough to hide under. 983 00:50:47,295 --> 00:50:48,546 Clarence knows about us. 984 00:50:49,714 --> 00:50:50,548 He guessed. 985 00:50:53,760 --> 00:50:56,012 Well, it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out. 986 00:50:56,763 --> 00:50:59,181 So, let's enjoy the quiet before the storm. 987 00:50:59,182 --> 00:51:00,892 - May I? - Thank you. 988 00:51:07,982 --> 00:51:10,609 Did you hear about that robbery that went wrong in Blackfriars? 989 00:51:10,610 --> 00:51:11,778 No. 990 00:51:13,154 --> 00:51:14,446 Does that breach our rule? 991 00:51:14,447 --> 00:51:17,366 Oh, it does a little, yes. 992 00:51:21,078 --> 00:51:23,122 What if we amend the rule? 993 00:51:25,875 --> 00:51:27,167 We're allowed to discuss work 994 00:51:27,168 --> 00:51:28,836 that doesn't directly concern us? 995 00:51:30,338 --> 00:51:31,839 I'm about to take over the case. 996 00:51:32,298 --> 00:51:33,382 Oh. 997 00:51:35,635 --> 00:51:37,135 Oh, to hell with it. 998 00:51:37,136 --> 00:51:38,845 When I say the burglary went wrong, 999 00:51:38,846 --> 00:51:40,389 I mean it went spectacularly wrong. 1000 00:51:41,307 --> 00:51:42,349 Do tell. 1001 00:51:42,350 --> 00:51:43,850 So, it all started 1002 00:51:43,851 --> 00:51:45,685 in a most bizarre way.