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Right. You hand me the standard.

I pass it to ewan, as the youngest member of the household.

Standards aren't what they were round here.

We embrace.

- And you turn to molly... - I shall be molly.

As the mother of the clan, and bow.

Morning, mom.

The proctor will ask for your name.

- I shall be proctor. - Right.

He asks you your name and hands you the ring of lairdship.

Then you turn to receive the acclaim of the clan.

And hope they don't start chucking things.

Nobody'll be chucking anything.

Paul bowman, the laird macdonald.

Doesn't quite add up, does it?

Add up? Add up? It's not a math lesson.

You've served your apprenticeship, son.

You're ready.

Yes, but, golly, what role shall i have?

I'm sorry, donald, but there is no role for the laird's uncle.

( donald groans ) just as at hector's inauguration.

All i got to do then was stand around

Looking young, dashing and handsome.

- And all you get to do now is stand around. - Yes.

What do you mean by that?

I sent off some samples to a few organic retailers.

Is that a good idea?

- Letting 'em taste it? - Thank you for your vote of confidence.

Just kidding. It's a great idea.

- I'm glad i thought of it. - ( chuckles )

- Ah! - Oh my god! You all right?

- Yeah, yeah. - Let me see.

I'll never play the violin again.

- Wind-Up merchant. - ( both chuckle )

- ( lucy clears throat ) - Hi, lucy.

- Sorry to interrupt. - No, we're just talking business.

- I'd better go. I'll see you later, eh? - Yeah.

- Cozy. - We're business partners, lucy.

- And that's all. - ( engine starts )

I thought we could go down to london on friday,

Find a nice hotel,

Catch a show, or...

Stay in.

I'd love to,

But i'm getting inaugurated as laird this weekend.

It's kind of customary to turn up.

No, that's not this weekend, is it?

You are coming, aren't you?

I thought it was a clan thing,

Family and close friends only.

That's why i want you there.

Then i'd be honored. Thanks.

Home, sweet home.

I suppose.

Molly, you're back!

- Yes. - ( laughs )

Why didn't you call? We could have picked you up.

Don't be silly. If i can make it to new zealand and back,

I can manage a trip from the station.

- I was worried you weren't gonna make it. - For your inauguration?

I am the mother of the clan.

I have to be there. Anyway...

I went a bit mad— got everybody presents!

And new cases as well.

- I'm sorry? - New suitcases.

I mean, these aren't the ones you left with.

But i have a set just like these.

Aye, but they're still upstairs.

You sure about that?

Unless those are molly's.

( huffs ) everything's gone!

My clothes, my mementos! ( sighs heavily )

Can i ask what my present was?

Ah!

The photograph of me and jamie by the loch—

I take it with me everywhere.

- Paul: you all right? - I could use a glass of something.

Only you seem to be going through my papers.

I had no idea your job was so boring.

What's feudal duty, exactly?

It's an ancient tax on the tenants.

In theory, they're still the vassals of the laird.

They're supposed to pay me for the privilege

Of not working my land and fighting my wars.

Really? How much?

I don't enforce it.

Look, i'm all in favor of upholding traditions,

But crucifying tenants isn't one of them.

Actually, crucifixion was rarely the punishment

For defaulting tenants. More often it was flogging,

Branding or merely a week in the stocks.

Proctor sheila macdonald of the clan macdonald.

Oh, my dear lady!

Donald macdonald. Delighted!

Ah, yes. The prodigal uncle.

And this is my nephew paul, the new laird.

You're very welcome here, proctor.

Thank you.

Glenbogle is such a magnificent edifice.

It reverberates with history.

Would you care for a drink, proctor?

- Would you have a mead? - Mead?

Ah, sorry. I think it's the bee's day off,

But i'll just check the garden.

A sherry will be fine.

So...

You're renouncing the feudal duty.

Such a shame.

One more link in our ancient clan heritage lost.

Maybe i should reintroduce the highland clearances as well.

- Evict all the tenants and replace them with sheep. - Oh.

Dear lady,

You're a little early for the inauguration.

I thought we were doing it on saturday.

Oh, i just need to see everything is in order,

And to verify the deeds of title.

- ( chuckles ) - Can i show you to your room, proctor?

Thank you.

It has a photograph of my son in one of the cases.

It's irreplaceable.

No, i understand.

Thank you.

Molly, this is the clan proctor.

Sheila macdonald, molly macdonald.

Ah, yes. The dowager queen of glenbogle.

Not really. You make me sound like the power behind the throne.

Oh, no, of course not.

Paul's not your natural son, is he?

In fact, with his accession,

Your bloodline will effectively be extinct.

How concisely you put it.

If you'll excuse me a moment.

Oh, goodness.

Is that the 23rd laird of glenbogle?

- Hi. - All right.

All these bags. ( grunts )

What have you got in here?

Oh, you know. Wash-Up liquid and...

Oh, yeah. That'll clean a lot of pots and pans

And i don't think.

When i was your age, we used to make our own hooch.

I'm off to macdougal's to see if they've got

- That book of poetry i ordered. - No, i'll go.

Let me. You go home and put your feet up.

Wait, wait, wait! Got your eye on some man?

- Huh? - No. Dad!

Aye, well don't forget that book.

- What? - My poetry book.

- Right. No, i won't forget that. - Okay.

- See you later. - See you.

- Jess. Hi. - Hi, what are you doing here?

Trying to find a hairdresser who doesn't use sheepshears.

( chuckles ) i meant in glenbogle.

Well, i'm here to see your dad.

- Meg— - Look, i know i left a bit—

Well, a bit abruptly

- But i'm back now. - But you don't understand.

He went to pieces. He's still in pieces.

That's why i came back, to fix things.

You can't

I don't think anyone can.

I'm sorry, meg, but he doesn't want to see you.

The ring of lairdship.

( breathes ) oh.

- You don't wear it? - I can never find the wellies to match.

Oh.

The clan proctor's a woman?

It's terrible, isn't it? They'll be letting them wear trousers next.

Well, everything appears to be in order.

The deed of secession,

Certificates of birth.

- You're still called bowman. - That's my name.

It's unusual for the laird not to be a macdonald.

But it should have no bearing on your eventual claim

To the title.

Eventual? How do you mean eventual?

This is the fascinating part.

Now according to these clan statutes

The line of primacy leads to the surviving

Legitimate male.

Thus, it is not you,

But donald who is the rightful laird.

Donald? No way.

No, i am perfectly serious.

In cases of pre- Mortality secession,

The legitimate descendants have prior claim.

Indeed, donald should have been laird this past year.

She is serious.

The precedent was set in 1735.

Never mind the precedent.

Donald cannot be the laird.

He doesn't even want to be laird, do you, donald?

Hold on, hold on. You're saying i've jumped

Through all these frilly tartan hoops to become the laird

And i don't—

I don't even qualify because i'm illegitimate?

You do qualify,

- But donald's claim is the stronger. - Good lord.

- I don't believe this. - Donald, you can't be serious.

Golly,

Who am i to turn back the tide of destiny?

Oh dear. Another family feud.

They seem to spring up wherever i go.

How's donald going to manage?

There's more to being laird than fast cars,

- Rubber checks and posh totty. - I know, i know.

It's paul i'm worried about.

What can we do?

Uphold the tradition of staff throughout the centuries—

Follow whoever pays the wages.

Golly!

( sternly ) golly.

I don't know what you want me to do.

Talk to the proctor or some other clan elders.

You're the only one with enough clout to make them listen.

I'm sorry, paul, i can't.

- Molly. - They're all gone, my real family,

And now i've lost all my things.

Maybe i'm better off without them.

Donald can't be laird. He thinks the whole business is a joke.

On the contrary, dear boy, i'm quite ready to accept my destiny.

Your destiny? It was mine until five minutes ago.

Really, paul, if you won't accept ancient traditions,

Maybe you're not the bowman for the job.

Oh, please stop this, both of you.

What do i have to do to prove myself, molly?

I just want to be left out of this.

There's nothing i can do, is there?

I'll never be a macdonald.

I understand, molly. It's a difficult decision.

You don't understand! It has nothing to do with me anymore!

Any of it.

- You mean he isn't gonna be laird? - Chester: no.

When was he going to tell me?

Maybe he doesn't believe it himself.

- I bet he's told isobel. - Ah, yes. Now...

If isobel does fancy her chances with him,

It's just as well that he's not gonna be laird.

- How so? - Oh, lucy.

He's been sacked. Last thing he's gonna do

Is sit around here moping about it.

- You mean, he'll leave? - Yes.

- Taking you with him. - Leaving—

- Leaving isobel here. - With only dear old chester to turn to.

It's gonna be hard,

But i'll do my best to console her.

- I bet you will. - Not every cloud has a silver lining.

Some have platinum. ( laughs )

Are you sure about this?

It's a bit short on amenities, is it not?

Fresh air, sunshine, peace.

What other amenities do i need?

I know. You're not worried about your heart?

Yes.

That's why i'm here.

Molly, i don't understand.

Everyone wants me to sort out their problems and i can't.

Oh, golly. My family's scattered,

And everything just seems to bring more pain.

I know what you mean.

"laird's choice."

Yes.

- Which laird is that? - Paul suggested it.

Ah, the young pretender. ( chuckles )

Anyway,

It turns out he should have signed this when he was at it.

It's only a formality.

Apparently, i need the laird's permission

- To run a business from my farm. - Ah.

Do you really?

Donald, there's no catch

And it will bring in jobs and money to the community.

- Some sort of profit sharing arrangement? - Not as such.

- Perhaps it should be. - Who would i be sharing my profits with?

- Me, of course. Say 20%. - 20%?

In return for my seal.

Of course, a flat fee would save on the paperwork.

How about five grand a year?

How about you get stuffed? This is extortion!

My dear girl, you are addressing the laird.

( dryly ) oh, well, pardon me.

How about you get stuffed, your lairdship?

I know it's a bit of a blow,

But it might turn out for the best.

What, with your looks and my brains,

We could go anywhere, do anything.

We? What do you think chester would say about that?

Well, chester can always find someone else.

I won't.

What's up?

Our new laird master wants a share of our profits. That's what's up.

- This must be a wind-Up. - Yeah, i'm laughing so much i'm splitting my sides.

Why don't you just set up shop somewhere else?

And let him get away with this?

Okay, i'll talk to him.

You can't do this, donald. It's a disincentive.

You want to encourage people like isobel, not punish them.

I'm not punishing her, dear boy,

But if the laird doesn't enforce his rights, he may as well not exist.

- But you can't put a tax on your tenants' businesses. - If i can't, who can?

Yes, if you were laird,

Things might be different.

But you're not laird, are you, hmm?

- Hello. - Aye, aye.

Now this way you can't drive off without a word.

- Like yesterday. - Not that you'd ever do anything like that.

I was scared.

I just wanted time to work things out.

Right, this is an i-Need-My-Own-Space sort of thing.

Well, i had no idea you were so keen to get rid of me.

You can believe that if you like.

Why did you come back?

Well, i've lost my passport.

I can't travel without it.

It takes six weeks to get a new one.

I haven't seen it, sorry.

Right.

Well, i'll keep on looking.

Yeah, me too.

- Goodbye, golly. - Bye.

Hey, boss.

Not anymore.

Oh right. Yeah, i forgot.

- You quit. - I never quit.

- I wasn't appointed. - Yes, they told you that and you just rolled over.

- What was i supposed to do? - Stand up for yourself, paul,

And for all of us.

It came this morning.

Every tenant on the estate got one.

Ah, paul, we've had a bit of a makeover.

- Do you like it— - What the hell is this?

Feudal duty? You seriously want

Your tenants to pay you for not working your land?

According to ancient custom. It's only a token amount.

Backdated 10 years. People can't afford this.

I can't be blamed if certain former incumbents neglected to collect it.

This lord and vassal stuff is ludicrous!

- It's obsolete! - On the contrary!

It's the very cornerstone of lairdship.

A cherished link to the past!

I'm sure the peasants will be delighted to pay it.

Oh keep this up and the peasants will form a co-Op

And buy the land out from under you. Then you'll be laird of naff all.

I'm not worried by that rabble, ha!

Who will lead them?

Maybe i will.

Oh!

You're coming close to treason, dear boy.

Let's come a bit closer, shall we?

You're so keen on ancient traditions, try this one.

You are not fit to be laird.

You dare challenge me for the title?

Very well!

Oh, for god's sake, donald.

I'm warning you. I have experience.

I'm warning you! I have experience.

- Yeah, well, so do i. - ( grunts )

All right, we'll get the proctor. We'll get the proctor back.

She can administer the laird's challenge,

- If she deems you worthy. - The laird's challenge?

You seriously think i'm going to settle this

With some haggis-Tossing contest?

The challenged party chooses the battlefield

And the clan proctor won't settle for anything less!

Fine, fine! Bring it on.

- What do i do with this? - Slice me some porridge.

I need all my strength for the trials ahead.

So far so good, hmm.

Sorry to do this to you, making you choose between me and donald.

Listen, paul, i respect tradition, i don't idolize it.

That's what gets people into trouble. Come on.

Very kind of you to put me up.

Sheila, you're very welcome.

In disputes like these, it's best if the umpire

Resides on neutral territory.

Well, it's just what the place needed— a good civil war.

- Mead, isn't it? - Mm!

- Cheers. - Cheers.

- Mm, excellent! - Please.

Just between us, who do you fancy for the title then?

Oh no, i mustn't speculate.

Would you believe some people bet on the outcome of these contests?

How very cynical.

Traditionally, there've always been three tests

- Of fitness, wisdom and leadership. - ( chuckling )

Donald doesn't stand a chance then, does he?

Without a bit of divine intervention.

Oh now, the best laid schemes of mice and men

- Gang aft agley. - Is that right?

You know, the test of wisdom is a quiz on clan history.

Set by myself, of course.

Well, we've better put that somewhere safe then, haven't we?

Good.

- Top up, sheila? - No, i shouldn't.

- Oh, why not? - ( chuckling )

Ooh, ooh.

Mm, smells good.

Venison. Don't tell the laird.

It's not insider trading, luce.

It's making the most of what you've got.

Even nice girls have to play dirty sometimes.

- You buzzed, your lairdship? - I did.

- Who's this? - Oh shirley, yes.

He does rather blend into the woodwork.

Shirley, this is my cook ewan.

- Your name's shirley? - Is there a problem?

No, no, no, pleased to meet you.

Shirley and i met years ago when he was working in japan.

Got into a bit of bother with a yakuza betting syndicate.

- And i smuggled him out. - Must have been some size of suitcase.

- I'm here to repay the favor. - Very loyal of you.

Least i could do. One thing i won't tolerate,

- It's disloyalty. - ( drumming hand )

Pack me a hamper.

Shirley and i are going to survey the field of battle.

- I'll put in plenty of bananas then. - ( chuckles )

Molly?

Listen, you know that

Paul has challenged donald for the lairdship.

- Mm-Hmm. - If you turned up to support paul,

It would mean a lot.

- Oh, golly, i— - I know he's not your son, i know that,

But he needs you.

There's more to family than just your bloodline.

I know that connections with people bring pain,

But pain's part of life— no sorrow, no joy.

The people you've loved, even if they've gone...

The love they bring you makes you richer.

And you should be grateful for that.

We both should.

What are all these people doing here?

They're here to support the rightful laird.

You didn't think you were on your own, did you?

Ladies and gentlemen,

The first contest is a trial

Of strength and endurance.

The contenders must carry these weights

Down to the far flags and back.

The first to return is the winner.

Good luck.

Paul,

Now when i asked you to sort out the lease with donald,

I didn't expect you to lead a rebellion.

When i'm laird again, i will sort it out.

For luck.

Dispassionate observers, remember?

Step forward please, contenders.

The laird nominates a champion!

- That is permissible. - Hang on a minute.

- Hold on, i'm not doing it. - Out of my way, you biscuit.

- Who the hell's this? - ( shushes )

Jess, jess, it's okay.

Take up your weights.

Get set.

- ( whistle blows ) - ( crowd cheering )

- ( gasps ) - Hey!

You've got it. Come on!

Come on, shirley! ( groaning )

- Get up! - Come on, get up!

Come on, paul!

Lost it, lost it, lost it.

I declare donald macdonald as the winner!

No, you can't let that stand.

Paul's track was waterlogged.

I'm sorry, the ground was the same for both competitors.

Pleasure doing business.

Is there anything i can get you, shirley?

- Some oxygen, perhaps? - Right, out of here. Come on.

Easy, girl.

Plenty of time to cheer him up when this is all over.

Thank you, gents.

I'm quite exhausted after all that effort. Gentlemen!

Gentlemen? No? Okay.

You know, your pal was lucky.

If paul hadn't hit that patch of bog—

There's no such thing as luck, dear boy,

Merely divine providence.

- What were those water tanks for? - In case i get thirsty.

- ( knock ) - Isobel: hello?

Yoo-Hoo!

- Hey. - Oh, hi.

So, need a hand? Cramming? Exam technique?

What did you have in mind?

I thought i could write the answers

Really small on the cuff of your shirt.

- No, you're okay, i've got help. - Right, lucy.

Actually, i don't know where lucy is.

Really? Doesn't she know how much this means to you?

Yeah, but how come it means so much to you?

Because donald'll cost me a fortune.

And i don't want to lose a business partner.

Yeah, yeah, of course.

- And i don't wanna lose you. - ( door opens )

- Isobel. - Hey.

- Fancy some tea? - Tell you what, i'll sort it.

You just beat some learning into the laird here.

Wouldn't worry about him.

What donald knows about clan history you could tattoo on a midge's nipple.

- I need to see donald. - He's...

Thank you, ewan.

Memorize this and then burn it.

The questions for the quiz tomorrow.

Don't tell me you disapprove of cheating.

The laird makes the law. The laird cannot cheat, ipso facto.

But i confess,

I am touched by this unexpected show of devotion.

- I have my reasons, okay? - How can i ever repay you?

A suitcase full of used fivers or marriage perhaps.

I need an heir and you're quite presentable.

- I'm spoken for. - Ah.

Paul's a very lucky man.

- What did she want? - Oh!

Yeah?

- Hello. - Hi.

Are you all right?

It's—

It must be just a tummy bug or something.

- Sorry. - ( sighs )

It was in the house all the time.

Thanks.

Listen, i know that—

Like i said before,

I know that i interfered back then.

But i was only trying to help.

I just— i just wanted you to be happy.

Still do.

Whatever you do, wherever you go.

You're a free spirit, meg.

That was what i liked about you.

- That's all? - ( sighs )

Anyway...

I hope that

The stupid things i said

Don't spoil your memories.

Yeah, well, i hope so too.

So...

( sighs ) what?

Have a safe journey, lass.

And a happy life.

Yeah.

You too.

Right.

What nickname was given to rory macdonald

When he became laird?

- Rory of the silver arm. - And in which year did he secede?

Uh, 1560?

I think it was 1566.

It was 1566.

- ( mild clapping ) - ( sighs )

How's he doin' this?

Donald is seven points in the lead.

If he answers the next question correctly,

The contest is over.

What emblem did hugh macdonald adopt

At the battle of the dry ford?

Was it the eagle holding a thistle?

- It was! - ( shirley laughing )

That was a very lucky guess. ( chuckling )

This contest is concluded.

I declare donald the laird

With no further contest.

( chuckling ) thank you, and i invite one and all

To a ball in the hall tonight here in the castle.

Shall we say a tenner each for the kitty?

I don't believe this.

I've let everyone down.

- This is not right. - I'm sorry, paul.

But you did your best.

Yeah.

And it wasn't good enough.

I know you're upset, but it'll be okay.

Molly?

Oh, meg! What are you doing here?

I was gonna ask you the same thing.

Well, i lost my cases—

Oh never mind. Does golly know you're back?

Oh yes,

He knows.

What's wrong?

( crying ) everything.

Molly, i—

I know you two are close.

Could you give him a message for me?

- You're not leaving again? - I don't know.

I think i might have to.

God, it's all changed now. I just—

Meg, when you and golly were together

He was the happiest i've ever seen him.

- Yes, he's proud and he's stubborn— - Yeah, me too.

Well, if you know that, what's the problem?

Oh, molly.

I'm pregnant.

Oh, well.

That's wonderful!

But you can't leave now, not like this.

No, but i can't stay either.

- But you must tell him. - No, no, no, no.

It's over between us,

And i don't want him to take me back because of the baby.

I mean, that just wouldn't be fair on either of us.

Listen, you must not tell him i'm pregnant.

- You promise me? - I promise.

Just—

Just tell him he was right.

That what we had was wonderful

And that nothing he could ever say

Could spoil my memories of it.

That's it.

Thanks, molly.

- Proctor. - Oh!

Sorry, i didn't mean to scare you.

Look, there's something you should know.

25 inches.

Oh good, it'll have to be nine karat.

I demand to see donald macdonald.

Is it inauguration time already?

I have reason to believe there was cheating during the laird's challenge.

You know, i never did trust that nephew of mine.

Not by him, by you!

Are you impugning my honor, madam?

- Do you deny it? - Not categorically, no.

Then the contest is void

And your title is forfeit.

I will not allow you to be inaugurated as laird.

Oh my dear lady, i'm so sorry to hear you say that.

But you changed your mind once

And perhaps i can persuade you to change your mind again.

I'm sorry, paul,

But you could look on this as a new beginning.

There are loads of opportunities for someone with your experience.

A trainee laird who's failed his exams?

Maybe you weren't supposed

To just sit around here gathering moss.

You can go anywhere, you can do anything.

You know what? You're absolutely right.

To hell with it.

To hell with the lot of them.

Paul, ewan's on the phone. He says it's urgent.

Paul?

It's not your problem anymore.

He's locked up sheila macdonald.

I'm telling you donald's lost the plot!

How much sharper than a serpent's tooth

Is the base ingratitude of a little cook?

I'm sorry it's not a more authentic dungeon,

But it kept the servants away from the claret.

What is this going to achieve?

I am hoping to persuade the proctor here to anoint me as laird.

You must deranged!

Perhaps you should pray for a knight in shining armor,

Only they're a little thin on the ground these days.

- You're keep us looked up in here until we rot? - It's traditional.

I thought you liked that sort of thing. Goodbye.

But why didn't you tell me meg had come back?

You said you didn't want to be bothered with other people's problems.

Oh, golly!

Well, we've got to get the proctor out before someone reports her missing.

What about donald's friend shirley?

There's more of us than there are of them.

What do you think, paul?

I think you should call the police.

Or we could sort it out ourselves.

Well, what we need is a plan of attack and someone to lead us.

Paul?

For your family.

Well, first we've got to get in somehow.

That's my boy.

Okay,

I suggest we all hit the house at the same time.

Golly, you take the front door.

Isobel, jess, look for open doors and windows.

Lucy, you're coming with us, yeah?

- Yes, of course i am. - Okay, you go with isobel.

And i'll take the first floor.

Maybe it would help to have someone on the inside?

Ah, sushi, shirley?

Something i picked up in nagasaki.

- The hard part is getting the seaweed. - ( footsteps )

Oh, out of my way, you silly man.

- She has such a way about her. - ( chuckles )

You all know what to do. Good luck.

- I say, sushi! - Shirley, go and patrol somewhere.

Banzai.

As laird,

You cannot possibly wear those rancid old tweeds.

- Oh. - Doesn't this feel more aristocratic?

Oh, yes.

Mm, oh!

I feel a sudden urge to execute someone!

- ( groans ) - Gotcha!

Your lairdship, we have intruders.

At last! We reap the whirlwind!

It must be paul. Quick, go and help shirley.

I'm not going to let you invade today!

Stand back.

Come on, come on!

Shh, where's paul?

- And where's your precious molly? - What?

Where are my precious keys?

You! Hold it right there.

Surrender now and nobody gets fired.

Someone's gonna get fired all right.

That gorilla of yours nearly broke my hand.

A fitting punishment for challenging the rightful laird.

- Paul's the rightful laird! - Ha!

- There'll be no other. Are we agreed? - All: yes.

Very touching,

But hardly a tradition, proctor.

- Then we'll make it a tradition. - Paul: the fun's over.

No more royal decrees, no more taxing the tenants.

Glenbogle needs a laird who understands what the word means.

Now hand over the ring.

Such a fuss.

All you had to do was ask.

Excuse me, excuse me.

Excuse me.

Paul, a word?

Mind who you give it to next time.

Congratulations on a successful coup d'etat.

A coup is not successful, donald,

Until the previous incumbent's been strung up.

Oh, don't be like that. I served a greater purpose in the end.

Don't you feel you've proved yourself,

That you've seized your destiny?

You're not gonna tell me you were trying it on the whole time.

I may have stretched it out a bit, but i was enjoying myself.

Enjoying yourself? But i felt so—

Rejected? Useless? Oh yes, been there, done that.

See? I knew what was eating you, paul.

The fear you were never good enough.

It used to consume me. I suppose it still does.

But you're a real macdonald.

And you're a real macdonald, too.

The clan's acclaimed you, accepted you.

Of course, the one person you really had to convince was yourself.

You were born to be laird, dear boy.

I wouldn't last a month before they dragged me off to the guillotine.

- Hmm? - ( both chuckling )

So how did you win that quiz?

Quiz? Ah, well...

You wouldn't believe me if i told you.

Paul,

May i have a word?

- You know meg is leaving? - Yep.

I won't be waving her off at the station, though.

Why, what are you afraid of?

Pain is part of life, remember?

No sorrow, no joy.

So, golly, what are you doing here?

You gave donald the questions?

Why?

Because i didn't want you to be laird.

I thought if you weren't, then we'd have a better chance—

( sighs ) it's complicated.

Not for me it wasn't.

You knew what this meant to me, lucy.

I did it because i love you.

I wanted us to be together.

And i knew that if you loved me,

I could tell you and you'd forgive me.

I'm not sure i can forgive you.

Because you don't love me, do you?

Lucy...

I wanted to.

- It's just— - It's just isobel, isn't it?

It's always been isobel.

I'm really sorry.

So am i.

So, that's us quits then.

Can i carry your bags, miss?

Okay.

Well, get a move on.

- Train leaves in 20 minutes. - I know, i know.

There's another train tomorrow.

There's a train every day, in fact. Sometimes two.

- Not a bad service. - Look, we cannot start again, golly.

Yes, we can.

I love you, meg.

( whispers ) i love you.

Come and live with me.

Be your own woman.

I wouldn't dream of keeping you prisoner.

Molly talked to you, didn't she?

Yeah, but i knew you'd be leaving sometime.

No, i—

- I mean about the baby. - What baby?

- You didn't know? - No.

Our baby.

Our baby?

- ( crying ) just tell me what— - Oh, meg.

Meg.

- Isobel, hi. - Hi.

I just realized i never invited you to the inauguration.

But, lucy said—

It doesn't matter.

She's not coming.

Lucy and i aren't anymore.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, yeah, so am i.

So are you coming to the ceremony then?

I thought it was friends and family only.

It is and you are.

Tonight, on the beach, 7:00.

It's a bit short notice.

No, no, no, no, come on.

I didn't mention it because i took it for granted you'd be there.

- Excuse me, you took me for granted? - I didn't mean it like that!

( groans ) why do you make this so difficult?

- Do you want to come or don't you? - I'd love to.

But i'm busy. Sorry.

Have a nice party, though.

- ( knocking ) - Come in.

Molly, are you still doing without earthly possessions?

- Hmm? - Because someone just dropped these off.

Oh!

( whispers ) yes, thank you!

Is your name paul bowman?

My name is paul bowman macdonald.

Paul bowman macdonald

Accept this ring of lairdship

On behalf of your clan.

Rule wisely,

And may god keep you in wisdom, health and joy.

I'm so glad you didn't listen to me.

Aren't you gonna ask her to dance?

What, in her condition?

That's great!

You were a terrible laird, you know?

Yes, and i might be again. I'm still heir to the throne, you know?

- You never give up, do you? - No.

Good bash, mate.

I'm so pleased you asked me.

- ( chuckles ) - You would have turned up anyway.

Yeah.

Lucy sends her love.

Oh come on, you know it wasn't down to her.

I'm a bad influence.

But you're a good guy. You can straighten her out.

She told me she was busy.

She is busy. She's playing you

Like a big old fish in a kilt.

Take it from me son, that girl's no good for you.

You know how it is, chester,

If a thing's worth having, it's worth chasing.