1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,399 104. Fever still on the rise. 2 00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:05,039 I'm fairly sure it's Russian flu. It's highly contagious. 3 00:00:05,040 --> 00:00:08,279 I am sending you into the bosom of the enemy. 4 00:00:08,280 --> 00:00:11,199 There's a spy. Find me a scandal. 5 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:14,319 Liza, I should like to spend the rest of my life with you. 6 00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:16,519 I saw Liza and Edward Blackwood in the woods. 7 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:18,519 She can't be engaged. She would have told me. 8 00:00:18,520 --> 00:00:22,039 Concentrate on one word at a time. Good girl. 9 00:00:22,040 --> 00:00:24,279 We only have one machine in England at the present time. 10 00:00:24,280 --> 00:00:26,399 We should talk about Joe. He's not ready, Mary. 11 00:00:26,400 --> 00:00:29,960 I'll take it. I'll put 50% down right now. Cash. 12 00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:05,800 This is beautiful. Mm. 13 00:01:10,080 --> 00:01:12,720 You know, there was a moment there where I thought my time was up. 14 00:01:16,440 --> 00:01:19,760 And in this moment, all I felt was a... 15 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:22,600 ...a terrible sadness. 16 00:01:24,880 --> 00:01:26,800 Pain. Confusion. 17 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:33,160 Like I was gonna leave you and the children behind. 18 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:38,160 I'm not ready for that. Oh, don't. 19 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:41,559 HE EXHALES 20 00:01:41,560 --> 00:01:43,320 OK? Yeah. 21 00:01:48,040 --> 00:01:50,640 Is there a way to thank Mrs Dryden and the staff? 22 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:54,200 Mm, yeah. 23 00:01:55,600 --> 00:01:58,039 Yeah, I have an idea. 24 00:01:58,040 --> 00:01:59,959 TAPS GLASS 25 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:02,839 Right. We're gonna have a ball. 26 00:02:02,840 --> 00:02:04,879 A servants' ball. 27 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:07,159 Oh. What the hell's that? 28 00:02:07,160 --> 00:02:08,679 Mr Lewis. 29 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:12,599 Servants' balls are inspired by the Twelfth Night tradition 30 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:14,399 of reversing roles. 31 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:17,439 So, for one evening, we're gonna swap roles with the staff. 32 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:20,159 Yeah. So, Mr Beesley, Mrs Dryden and the rest of the staff, 33 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:21,959 they're gonna dress up and have a dance. 34 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:24,759 And we'll do the rest. Serve them food, you mean? 35 00:02:24,760 --> 00:02:27,159 Not just serve it, Harry. We're gonna make it ourselves. 36 00:02:27,160 --> 00:02:28,559 Oh, we're gonna do everything. 37 00:02:28,560 --> 00:02:31,159 We're gonna arrange the music, prepare the ballroom. 38 00:02:31,160 --> 00:02:34,039 Collect coats. We're even gonna tidy up after. 39 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:36,599 Yeah, and everyone will get a role. 40 00:02:36,600 --> 00:02:38,959 And the staff will get a well-deserved night off. 41 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:41,559 Sounds wonderful. Yeah, it really does. 42 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:43,879 All right, well, that's settled, then. 43 00:02:43,880 --> 00:02:46,400 Mr Beesley and I will let Mrs Dryden know. 44 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:48,960 BEESLEY: Ma'am. 45 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:51,760 See you later. 46 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:57,799 LIZA INHALES, SIGHS 47 00:02:57,800 --> 00:03:00,039 I've got a visitor coming this morning. 48 00:03:00,040 --> 00:03:01,520 I want you to meet him. 49 00:03:02,800 --> 00:03:06,440 Captain Blackwood? Yeah. 50 00:03:13,520 --> 00:03:15,639 Why do I have the feeling I'm missing something? 51 00:03:15,640 --> 00:03:18,519 Hm. No? 52 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:19,560 You'll see. 53 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:21,760 Oh. 54 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:32,159 So, you fought in Burma and Sudan? 55 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:34,719 I did, Mr Hardacre, although I'm not sure any battle experience 56 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:37,439 quite prepares one for the pressure I'm feeling here this morning. 57 00:03:37,440 --> 00:03:38,479 CHUCKLING 58 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:40,959 You're doing fine, Captain Blackwood. 59 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:42,480 So far. 60 00:03:43,720 --> 00:03:45,799 I gather you're in the process of leaving the army. 61 00:03:45,800 --> 00:03:48,800 Yes. I've resigned my commission. Have you now? 62 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:53,000 So, do you see your future back down south, Captain? 63 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:55,199 I did, Mr Hardacre. 64 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:58,000 Although the north has a growing appeal. 65 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:04,639 You must excuse me. 66 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:07,759 I have a reunion in Grimsby with my old regiment this evening. 67 00:04:07,760 --> 00:04:10,759 Oh, well, in that case... 68 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:14,999 Liza, will you show Captain Blackwood out, and we'll... 69 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:16,280 SNAPS FINGERS 70 00:04:19,200 --> 00:04:20,520 Behave yourselves. 71 00:04:29,160 --> 00:04:32,999 Your parents are wonderful, as is your rather formidable grandmother. 72 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:36,040 Oh, that were nothing. You should see her when she's had a few. 73 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:40,840 I'd like to tell them about our promise to be wed. 74 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:44,280 Unless you're having second thoughts. 75 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:49,200 Why would I have second thoughts about marrying Edward Blackwood? 76 00:04:51,240 --> 00:04:53,039 There is something bothering me, though. 77 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:54,800 Go on. 78 00:04:56,440 --> 00:04:58,719 Well, isn't it obvious? 79 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:01,319 You're blue blood and speak proper, 80 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:04,879 and I'm... from herring and speak Yorkshire. 81 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:06,919 My darling. 82 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:09,200 What I'm interested in is how you make me feel. 83 00:05:10,680 --> 00:05:13,759 Which is more alive than I can ever remember. 84 00:05:13,760 --> 00:05:15,800 And I love your accent. SHE CHUCKLES 85 00:05:17,440 --> 00:05:19,199 You know, I can't believe I'm saying this, 86 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:22,639 but our daughter is smitten with the future baron of Felixstowe. 87 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:24,079 He's clearly brave. 88 00:05:24,080 --> 00:05:26,159 He's a lot more open-minded than many of us thought. 89 00:05:26,160 --> 00:05:28,279 I like him. Yeah, so do I. 90 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:30,519 George Baxter. Who? 91 00:05:30,520 --> 00:05:32,519 Oh, a squaddie she fell for 40 year ago. 92 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:34,039 Never, ever trust a soldier. 93 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:37,279 Ma, George Baxter was a drunken, womanising layabout. 94 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:40,039 You can't seriously be comparing him to Captain Blackwood. 95 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:41,159 Soldiers are all the same. 96 00:05:41,160 --> 00:05:44,839 Buggering off abroad, girl in every port. 97 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:46,559 You want that for our Liza? 98 00:05:46,560 --> 00:05:48,279 Captain Blackwood's leaving the army. 99 00:05:48,280 --> 00:05:50,720 So he says. MARY TUTS 100 00:05:58,400 --> 00:05:59,840 Morning, Harry. 101 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:02,959 What's going on? 102 00:06:02,960 --> 00:06:05,159 Well, given the excellent progress you've made 103 00:06:05,160 --> 00:06:06,479 with your Latin and Greek 104 00:06:06,480 --> 00:06:09,239 and the cheery mood pervading Hardacre Hall this week, 105 00:06:09,240 --> 00:06:11,239 I thought we'd do something a little different. 106 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:14,039 Travel broadens the mind, they say, 107 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:18,039 so today, I'm going to talk about my grand tour. 108 00:06:18,040 --> 00:06:20,560 Really? Take a seat. 109 00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:26,239 You went to the Colosseum. 110 00:06:26,240 --> 00:06:29,079 And it was as magnificent as I'd hoped. 111 00:06:29,080 --> 00:06:31,200 I also went to the Parthenon. 112 00:06:35,520 --> 00:06:37,479 And then Delphi and Olympia. 113 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:40,079 That was after Rome and Pompeii, of course. 114 00:06:40,080 --> 00:06:43,680 And my favourite of all, the Amalfi Coast. 115 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:48,279 It has a beautiful rugged shoreline 116 00:06:48,280 --> 00:06:51,319 with turquoise water and pastel-coloured fishing villages. 117 00:06:51,320 --> 00:06:53,040 Who is that? 118 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:58,479 Julian Dunsley, a chum from school. 119 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:00,199 You look very happy. 120 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:02,240 It was a marvellous time. 121 00:07:05,280 --> 00:07:08,519 How long did you travel together? Six months. 122 00:07:08,520 --> 00:07:11,160 My mother fell ill, so I came home early. 123 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:15,879 Fortunately, Julian was an excellent letter writer. 124 00:07:15,880 --> 00:07:18,360 He made me feel as if I was still travelling with him. 125 00:07:20,760 --> 00:07:23,680 Sounds like Julian was a wonderful companion. 126 00:07:25,520 --> 00:07:27,720 Yes, he was. 127 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:34,719 SAM: These figures are surprisingly good. 128 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:37,359 Turnover's up 6% this past fortnight. 129 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:39,039 And the profit's up by 4%. 130 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:42,959 Over the same period, your other investments also rallied somewhat. 131 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:45,999 It seems Hardacre and Son was in safe hands in my absence. 132 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,880 I shouldn't have been worried. 133 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:50,040 Well done, Joe. 134 00:07:52,640 --> 00:07:55,559 You didn't tell your father about the canning machine investment? 135 00:07:55,560 --> 00:07:57,639 I want it to be a surprise. Fair enough. 136 00:07:57,640 --> 00:07:59,960 Callum, I have a job for you. Come with me. 137 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:14,799 Liza is head over heels with that Captain Blackwood. 138 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:17,239 Sorry, Callum. Oh, no. 139 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:20,439 It's wonderful. How can I help? 140 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:23,919 I want to know whether Blackwood really has left the army. 141 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:27,239 You want me to confirm he's resigned his commission? 142 00:08:27,240 --> 00:08:29,839 Exactly. The man seems too good to be true. 143 00:08:29,840 --> 00:08:32,679 Now, I need to know whether his intentions are honourable. 144 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:33,719 I'll be honest, ma'am, 145 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:36,919 I'm not entirely comfortable going behind Liza's back. 146 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:40,319 Look, if he is lying, doesn't Liza deserve to know? 147 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:42,239 I don't want to see her getting hurt. 148 00:08:42,240 --> 00:08:43,439 Neither do I. 149 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:46,999 Right, well, soldiers from Blackwood's regiment are in Grimsby. 150 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,520 Try speaking to some of them. 151 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:51,680 And not a word to our Liza. Of course. 152 00:08:52,960 --> 00:08:54,040 Well, go on, then. 153 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:01,359 Don't worry. My family will do everything. 154 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:03,959 All you need to do is dress up and enjoy yourself. 155 00:09:03,960 --> 00:09:08,559 Sir William always refused to host servants' balls. 156 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:10,959 Oh. And may I ask why? 157 00:09:10,960 --> 00:09:15,679 Sir William feared impropriety amongst the servants. 158 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,159 And he was right to fear it. 159 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:19,879 I've heard some shocking tales from other houses. 160 00:09:19,880 --> 00:09:22,439 But it is Mrs Hardacre's right to do things differently 161 00:09:22,440 --> 00:09:24,000 if she pleases. 162 00:09:26,960 --> 00:09:28,280 Mrs Dryden? 163 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:34,440 Yes, ma'am. Oh. Thank you. 164 00:09:40,440 --> 00:09:42,159 This is a terrible idea. 165 00:09:42,160 --> 00:09:45,959 Might such a gesture not deepen pride amongst our staff? 166 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:49,039 By letting them taste privilege, then snatching it away? 167 00:09:49,040 --> 00:09:52,679 I'll wager it will have entirely the opposite effect. 168 00:09:52,680 --> 00:09:57,280 The kind hand gathers more than the clenched fist. 169 00:09:58,640 --> 00:09:59,800 Mrs Dryden. 170 00:10:02,840 --> 00:10:07,399 I have the greatest admiration for you 171 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:09,959 and your organisation, Mr Balfour, 172 00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:14,759 which is why I wrote to you about Mrs Hardacre's school. 173 00:10:14,760 --> 00:10:17,199 Yes. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. 174 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:20,119 So, will you investigate? 175 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:23,599 Lady Hansen, co-education of the sexes is, 176 00:10:23,600 --> 00:10:25,759 of course, undesirable. 177 00:10:25,760 --> 00:10:28,639 But does the threat of a single classroom 178 00:10:28,640 --> 00:10:32,559 really justify the expenditure of our time and energy? 179 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:36,159 I can assure you it does, Mr Balfour. 180 00:10:36,160 --> 00:10:40,679 Mrs Hardacre is entirely unqualified, 181 00:10:40,680 --> 00:10:45,759 and her classroom is a hotbed of immorality, 182 00:10:45,760 --> 00:10:50,479 as you will discover when you see for yourself. 183 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:52,999 Hmm. Very well. 184 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:54,839 I shall pay a visit. 185 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:58,119 But I shall need evidence of more than mixed instruction 186 00:10:58,120 --> 00:10:59,920 if I'm to take this any further. 187 00:11:02,040 --> 00:11:07,240 I shall get you that evidence, Mr Balfour. 188 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:22,439 Well, I finished Pride And Prejudice. Thank you. 189 00:11:22,440 --> 00:11:24,079 I like Mr Bingley the best. 190 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:26,919 Really? I preferred Mr Wickham. Oh. 191 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:29,159 I'll give you Persuasion next. 192 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:31,679 So, you must be so relieved about your father. 193 00:11:31,680 --> 00:11:34,239 Yeah, I am. But, look, Adella, I'm... 194 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:37,440 I'm really sorry about just disappearing. 195 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:40,800 Don't be silly, Liza. 196 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:45,840 Thank you, Adella. 197 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:51,240 So, apart from your father's return from the dead, what have I missed? 198 00:11:52,400 --> 00:11:54,919 Quite a lot, actually. 199 00:11:54,920 --> 00:12:00,080 For one, me and Edward Blackwood met up in secret. 200 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:03,040 You little minx! THEY LAUGH 201 00:12:05,640 --> 00:12:07,040 What do you like best about him? 202 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:12,959 I like that when he tells me he loves me for who I am, 203 00:12:12,960 --> 00:12:14,479 I believe him. 204 00:12:14,480 --> 00:12:17,399 Then it sounds like you've hit the jackpot. 205 00:12:17,400 --> 00:12:19,319 We're having a servants' ball this Friday. 206 00:12:19,320 --> 00:12:21,359 Really? Yeah. I want you to come. 207 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:24,079 We can say "yes, ma'am" to Mrs Dryden, 208 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:25,999 and we can get Mr Beesley tipsy. 209 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:28,840 I'd like that. Good. 210 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:33,679 I'm starting to think those two might need a chaperone. 211 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:34,839 THEY CHUCKLE 212 00:12:34,840 --> 00:12:37,959 So, I would win that trick? Yes, you would, absolutely. 213 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:39,479 What are you doing here, Ma? 214 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:40,719 Oh, your grandmother asked me 215 00:12:40,720 --> 00:12:42,559 to help her with her bridge, Miss Hardacre. 216 00:12:42,560 --> 00:12:44,799 And she's the most enthusiastic pupil. 217 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:47,920 Next time I play with Imelda, I want to know what I'm bloody well doing. 218 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:50,760 What's this? 219 00:12:51,760 --> 00:12:55,199 That is our rhubarb jam. Try it. 220 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:57,119 You should have seen Dryden's face 221 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:59,359 when she found us making it in the kitchen. 222 00:12:59,360 --> 00:13:00,640 THEY CHUCKLE 223 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:06,519 That's really good. You sound surprised. 224 00:13:06,520 --> 00:13:08,599 I'm gonna ask Joe to put it in our shops. 225 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,000 Mmm! 226 00:13:11,040 --> 00:13:13,800 Well, give it a name first. Well, like what? 227 00:13:15,760 --> 00:13:18,919 Ma's Rhubarb Jam. Well, what about George? 228 00:13:18,920 --> 00:13:22,599 Oh, I think people would prefer to imagine you making their jam 229 00:13:22,600 --> 00:13:24,040 to this doddering old fool. 230 00:13:25,600 --> 00:13:27,119 Ma's Rhubarb Jam. 231 00:13:27,120 --> 00:13:29,680 Yeah, I like it. 232 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:36,999 I have persuaded Bartholomew to take a look at Mrs Hardacre's school. 233 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:42,039 His organisation can ask for it to be closed. 234 00:13:42,040 --> 00:13:46,839 But first, he needs more evidence of depravity. 235 00:13:46,840 --> 00:13:48,639 I see. 236 00:13:48,640 --> 00:13:53,679 So while I'm sure you want to finish now that Mary Hardacre is back, 237 00:13:53,680 --> 00:13:59,040 I'm afraid you're going to have to continue with that ridiculous class. 238 00:14:00,560 --> 00:14:02,319 All right. 239 00:14:02,320 --> 00:14:04,200 Yes, Mother. APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 240 00:14:06,320 --> 00:14:08,080 I have some very exciting news. 241 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:12,119 The Hardacres are having a servants' ball. 242 00:14:12,120 --> 00:14:14,519 They're what? How ghastly. 243 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:18,559 Liza's asked me to help them serve their staff. I said yes. 244 00:14:18,560 --> 00:14:22,999 I thought you and the Hardacre girl had had a contretemps. 245 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:24,359 That's all fine now. 246 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:27,399 What's more, she's owned up to her... 247 00:14:27,400 --> 00:14:29,079 courtship with Captain Blackwood. 248 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:30,399 Courtship? LADY EMMA SNORTS 249 00:14:30,400 --> 00:14:33,680 Actually, Mother, it sounds quite serious. 250 00:14:36,760 --> 00:14:37,999 Edward Blackwood?! 251 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:42,279 They are dragging down Adella and demeaning you. 252 00:14:42,280 --> 00:14:44,920 That family has to be stopped. 253 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:47,919 EXHALING: Oh! 254 00:14:47,920 --> 00:14:53,759 Find me some scandal in your class. 255 00:14:53,760 --> 00:14:56,560 Please, Emma. Hm? 256 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:05,879 Joe? You all right, Dad? 257 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:08,239 Were you gonna tell me about these complaints? 258 00:15:08,240 --> 00:15:09,439 I took care of it. 259 00:15:09,440 --> 00:15:11,319 You took care of it? Yeah. 260 00:15:11,320 --> 00:15:13,479 Did you tell our shops to sell old supplies of fish? 261 00:15:13,480 --> 00:15:15,719 No, I told them to expand the life of the stock. 262 00:15:15,720 --> 00:15:17,879 How? 263 00:15:17,880 --> 00:15:20,119 By scraping off the mould and topping up the salt water. 264 00:15:20,120 --> 00:15:22,599 Well, that explains the increase in profits. Hold on. 265 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:25,399 You told me to reduce the waste. That's what you wanted. 266 00:15:25,400 --> 00:15:27,799 Reducing waste doesn't mean cutting corners, Joe. 267 00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:28,999 I'm not cutting corners. 268 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:30,760 Those methods are fine, and you know that. 269 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:34,280 Well, this man's father was ill. 270 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,279 And I wrote to him apologising. 271 00:15:39,280 --> 00:15:42,239 Yes, the fish he bought were off. That was warm weather. 272 00:15:42,240 --> 00:15:44,119 And our staff, they shouldn't have sold that. 273 00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:46,319 This isn't milk, it isn't bread, it's herring. 274 00:15:46,320 --> 00:15:47,959 It's what we built our reputation on. 275 00:15:47,960 --> 00:15:50,519 I know. We're giving them quality and cheap prices. 276 00:15:50,520 --> 00:15:53,199 It's a struggle, Dad. Yeah, I know it is. 277 00:15:53,200 --> 00:15:55,959 I know it is. JOE SIGHS 278 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:59,120 We'll let it lie. All right? All right. 279 00:16:00,200 --> 00:16:05,399 "Miss Evelyn clutched the letter with trem... 280 00:16:05,400 --> 00:16:08,479 "trembling hands. 281 00:16:08,480 --> 00:16:11,479 "The words hinted at a terror creeping closer 282 00:16:11,480 --> 00:16:13,919 "than any sane mind dared admit." 283 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:17,479 Bravo, Maggie! I... I-I'm sorry, I just... 284 00:16:17,480 --> 00:16:21,279 No, no, I agree, Lady Emma. That was excellent, Maggie. 285 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:22,639 A definite improvement. 286 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:23,959 It really was. Mm. 287 00:16:23,960 --> 00:16:26,319 I read the beef kidney recipe from Mrs Beeton's Cookbook 288 00:16:26,320 --> 00:16:27,839 out to Mrs Henderson yesterday. 289 00:16:27,840 --> 00:16:29,079 You should have seen her face. 290 00:16:29,080 --> 00:16:31,559 LAUGHTER And Mrs Dryden's. 291 00:16:31,560 --> 00:16:32,719 Ah, that's wonderful. 292 00:16:32,720 --> 00:16:35,919 Right. Has anyone else been using the reading? 293 00:16:35,920 --> 00:16:37,879 I read my tally book at the butcher's. 294 00:16:37,880 --> 00:16:39,679 Turns out they were charging me for lamb 295 00:16:39,680 --> 00:16:41,439 instead of mutton and all sorts. 296 00:16:41,440 --> 00:16:44,399 What did you do? I gave him a piece of my mind. 297 00:16:44,400 --> 00:16:46,079 I went to the butcher's down the road. 298 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:47,599 Saving myself four pence a week now. 299 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:50,200 Well, there you go. Well done, Franny. 300 00:16:51,480 --> 00:16:54,319 Franny! Come here now. 301 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:56,760 Er, no, excuse me, you can't just barge in here. 302 00:16:58,160 --> 00:17:00,240 You're supposed to be making my tea. 303 00:17:01,400 --> 00:17:03,759 Let go. Will you leave her alone, please? 304 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:06,959 You telling me what to do with my own wife? Yes. 305 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:08,679 WOMEN GASP, CLAMOURING 306 00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:10,479 Stop it! Leave her alone! 307 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:13,840 CLAMOURING Oh, my word. Someone go after him! 308 00:17:15,040 --> 00:17:16,879 So, afterwards, some of the girls said 309 00:17:16,880 --> 00:17:19,519 they had to lie to their husbands to come to the classes. 310 00:17:19,520 --> 00:17:21,839 Why shouldn't women get the same opportunities to learn? 311 00:17:21,840 --> 00:17:23,879 It's not right. Maybe someone should make a stand. 312 00:17:23,880 --> 00:17:25,719 Yeah, maybe they should. Be careful, though. 313 00:17:25,720 --> 00:17:27,279 You'll be annoying a load of husbands. 314 00:17:27,280 --> 00:17:28,719 Coming through! Steady on, son. 315 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:30,759 Sorry. Feeling good for the Oxford interview? 316 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:33,039 Aye. Mr Lewis thinks I have a good chance of getting in. 317 00:17:33,040 --> 00:17:34,679 Then I'm sure you have, love. 318 00:17:34,680 --> 00:17:37,879 After Oxford, I wanna do a grand tour, just like Mr Lewis. 319 00:17:37,880 --> 00:17:40,799 See the sights of Southern Europe, come back a gentleman. 320 00:17:40,800 --> 00:17:42,960 Mr Lewis has had quite the impact. 321 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,200 See you at dinner. Mm-hm. 322 00:17:48,280 --> 00:17:50,839 Oh, Mr Lewis is a miracle worker. Mm-hm. 323 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:53,199 Oh, Liza has asked 324 00:17:53,200 --> 00:17:55,679 if Captain Blackwood can join us for dinner this evening. 325 00:17:55,680 --> 00:17:58,840 And? I said yes, of course. 326 00:17:59,960 --> 00:18:01,839 Ma'am. Well? 327 00:18:01,840 --> 00:18:04,279 So, I spoke to some of Captain Blackwood's former regiment, 328 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:06,759 as you requested. And? 329 00:18:06,760 --> 00:18:08,879 They had only good things to say about him. 330 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:12,239 Loyal, dependable, brave as a lion. 331 00:18:12,240 --> 00:18:15,519 Hmm. And what about this resignation? 332 00:18:15,520 --> 00:18:18,520 Mm, confirmed in last week's London Gazette. 333 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:22,000 An honourable discharge. 334 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:28,480 Thank you, Callum. That is very good news. 335 00:18:31,080 --> 00:18:34,360 I wish I had a more valiant story, but the truth is... 336 00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:36,960 ...I stumbled and fell. 337 00:18:38,040 --> 00:18:42,599 And the next thing, these robed fighters closed in on me. 338 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:45,080 Blades flashing. Sudanese insurgents. 339 00:18:47,320 --> 00:18:50,319 But my men formed a wall of bayonets and shielded me. 340 00:18:50,320 --> 00:18:52,759 And it was in that moment I knew for sure 341 00:18:52,760 --> 00:18:55,039 that strength lies not in rank, 342 00:18:55,040 --> 00:18:56,520 but in those you have beside you. 343 00:19:01,600 --> 00:19:04,199 Amen to that. So many adventures. 344 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:06,959 So, how come you... you quit the army? 345 00:19:06,960 --> 00:19:10,399 I'm ready for a different sort of excitement, Mr Hardacre. 346 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:12,479 I hear you rescued Betsy and my sister 347 00:19:12,480 --> 00:19:14,439 from Joshua Calder at The Lucky Sailor. 348 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:16,639 Liza's convinced she could've taken him out herself. 349 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:17,959 I could have! 350 00:19:17,960 --> 00:19:21,199 So when might we get the opportunity 351 00:19:21,200 --> 00:19:23,839 to meet your parents, Captain Blackwood? 352 00:19:23,840 --> 00:19:25,919 They don't venture north very often, sadly. 353 00:19:25,920 --> 00:19:28,159 I imagine your uncle tries to tempt them up here. 354 00:19:28,160 --> 00:19:29,999 With little success, I'm afraid. 355 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,639 You have an uncle in the area? Yes. 356 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:33,439 It's who he's staying with at Morley House. 357 00:19:33,440 --> 00:19:35,679 Your business sounds most progressive, Mr Hardacre. 358 00:19:35,680 --> 00:19:38,479 After dinner, I'd love to hear more about it. 359 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:39,480 I'd be delighted. 360 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:51,839 So, you'd like to know more about Hardacre and Son? 361 00:19:51,840 --> 00:19:54,759 Yes, Mr Hardacre, of course, but... 362 00:19:54,760 --> 00:19:56,319 Well, that isn't actually the reason 363 00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:58,119 I wanted to speak with you this evening. 364 00:19:58,120 --> 00:20:00,160 I didn't think it was. EDWARD CHUCKLES 365 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:03,479 You have a wonderful daughter. 366 00:20:03,480 --> 00:20:05,120 She makes me very happy. 367 00:20:06,520 --> 00:20:08,160 It seems the feeling is mutual. 368 00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:14,640 I assume you have a question for me? Yes. Of course. 369 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:20,880 I would like your permission to propose to Liza. 370 00:20:24,320 --> 00:20:28,439 And if my daughter accepts, do you give me your solemn word 371 00:20:28,440 --> 00:20:31,280 that you'll do everything in your power to keep her happy? 372 00:20:33,480 --> 00:20:35,040 With all my heart. 373 00:20:36,960 --> 00:20:38,720 Well, in that case, Captain Blackwood... 374 00:20:41,360 --> 00:20:43,120 ...my answer is yes. 375 00:21:02,280 --> 00:21:06,040 You're quiet. Oh, just a bit tired. 376 00:21:07,720 --> 00:21:10,960 Anything to report from the classroom? 377 00:21:16,040 --> 00:21:20,119 Well, a husband came to take his wife away. 378 00:21:20,120 --> 00:21:23,119 He wasn't happy about her attending. 379 00:21:23,120 --> 00:21:25,200 It was all rather vulgar. 380 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:29,479 Yes, well, it's helpful, but not quite enough. 381 00:21:29,480 --> 00:21:30,920 Keep looking. 382 00:21:32,920 --> 00:21:34,000 Yes, Mother. 383 00:21:35,360 --> 00:21:36,439 LAUGHTER Shh, shh! 384 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:40,080 Come on, come on. He clearly makes her very happy. 385 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:46,399 Oh, yes, he does. It's just happening so fast. 386 00:21:46,400 --> 00:21:48,639 You know, it feels like yesterday that girl was asleep 387 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:50,800 in the basket next to me on the dock. 388 00:21:52,600 --> 00:21:54,160 Fast. Mm. 389 00:21:55,840 --> 00:21:57,959 Mary... 390 00:21:57,960 --> 00:22:02,119 I knew ten seconds after clapping eyes on you that you were the one. 391 00:22:02,120 --> 00:22:03,519 Aw. 392 00:22:03,520 --> 00:22:06,279 If anything, I'd say Blackwood's been dragging his heels. 393 00:22:06,280 --> 00:22:07,560 THEY CHUCKLE 394 00:22:19,560 --> 00:22:22,000 YAWNS 395 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,920 I signalled hearts. 396 00:22:31,960 --> 00:22:33,199 Yes, I know. 397 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:34,880 So why are you playing the eight of clubs? 398 00:22:37,080 --> 00:22:40,279 I'm not sure. Oh, for crying out loud. 399 00:22:40,280 --> 00:22:43,359 How am I supposed to get any better with you making mistakes like that? 400 00:22:43,360 --> 00:22:45,799 You're welcome to find a better player to practice with. 401 00:22:45,800 --> 00:22:48,119 I would if I could, believe me. Right. 402 00:22:48,120 --> 00:22:51,959 Well, I'm off to collect the labels for our jam. 403 00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:53,519 SIGHS 404 00:22:53,520 --> 00:22:56,320 Mrs Dryden. Lord Fitzherbert. 405 00:22:58,120 --> 00:22:59,879 Bugger it. 406 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:01,359 MA SIGHS 407 00:23:01,360 --> 00:23:03,759 Begging your pardon, ma'am. Yes. 408 00:23:03,760 --> 00:23:06,440 I may be able to help you. 409 00:23:12,120 --> 00:23:14,599 Opus nostrum perfectum est. 410 00:23:14,600 --> 00:23:16,040 Our work is done. 411 00:23:18,360 --> 00:23:20,280 These will look pretty in the ballroom. 412 00:23:25,000 --> 00:23:26,359 BOTH CHUCKLE 413 00:23:26,360 --> 00:23:29,440 Will you manage with that? I'll be all right. 414 00:23:33,040 --> 00:23:35,279 I'm very grateful to be experiencing a ball 415 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:38,080 at Hardacre Hall before I move on to pastures new. 416 00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:42,839 You're leaving? Well, yes. 417 00:23:42,840 --> 00:23:44,719 Once you've done your Oxford entrance, 418 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:45,960 my work here will be done. 419 00:23:47,680 --> 00:23:48,720 Of course. 420 00:23:49,840 --> 00:23:51,360 I should have realised that. 421 00:23:59,640 --> 00:24:05,160 Declare boldly, defend wisely, and bid only what you mean. 422 00:24:06,320 --> 00:24:09,560 Reckless bidding is the ruin of the drawing room. 423 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,719 Where did you learn all this, then? 424 00:24:13,720 --> 00:24:17,639 I taught myself through many a long afternoon 425 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:20,760 watching Lady Cavendish and her acquaintances play bridge. 426 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:24,880 Or Russian whist, as it's also known. 427 00:24:26,080 --> 00:24:28,239 I was drawn to the discipline of the game. 428 00:24:28,240 --> 00:24:30,280 Oh. That's what I find the hardest. 429 00:24:31,720 --> 00:24:34,599 It's disorder that troubles me, ma'am. 430 00:24:34,600 --> 00:24:37,839 And do these fine ladies ever let you play? 431 00:24:37,840 --> 00:24:39,999 Only if they were short. 432 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:42,600 I bet you wiped the floor with them. 433 00:24:45,160 --> 00:24:46,839 MA CHUCKLES 434 00:24:46,840 --> 00:24:48,960 You're a dark horse, Mrs D. 435 00:24:58,160 --> 00:25:01,200 That's what I like to see - Hardacres getting their hands dirty. 436 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:05,479 Captain Blackwood. Good morning, ma'am. 437 00:25:05,480 --> 00:25:08,120 Oh, Lord Fitzherbert brought these over for you, ma'am. 438 00:25:10,320 --> 00:25:12,679 Is that supposed to be me? Of course it's you. 439 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:15,039 It looks wrong. That's cos you're smiling. 440 00:25:15,040 --> 00:25:17,559 Very funny (!) Don't put them in the shop. 441 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:20,239 I weren't going to, but I might put a few on the shelf. 442 00:25:20,240 --> 00:25:22,039 Show the world that lovely mug of yours. 443 00:25:22,040 --> 00:25:23,480 BETSY LAUGHS Don't you dare. 444 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:33,919 "She awoke tied to a four-poster bed 445 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:36,239 "with the scent of gunpowder in the air. 446 00:25:36,240 --> 00:25:38,879 "A note pinned to her chemise which read: 447 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:41,919 " 'Gone to rob the mail. Don't wait up. 448 00:25:41,920 --> 00:25:44,479 " 'Yours in crime, Jack.' " 449 00:25:44,480 --> 00:25:45,599 LAUGHTER 450 00:25:45,600 --> 00:25:47,400 It's very good. DOOR OPENS 451 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:51,679 Sorry I'm late. Franny, I'm glad you're here. 452 00:25:51,680 --> 00:25:54,039 I hope you're all right. Yeah. 453 00:25:54,040 --> 00:25:55,080 You all right? 454 00:25:57,200 --> 00:26:00,119 No, no, no, no! 455 00:26:00,120 --> 00:26:02,199 I'm gonna ask you to leave my classroom right now. 456 00:26:02,200 --> 00:26:04,319 Get out of my way. You do realise your wife's here 457 00:26:04,320 --> 00:26:05,399 to make you both richer. 458 00:26:05,400 --> 00:26:07,319 Are you saying I can't support her? 459 00:26:07,320 --> 00:26:10,640 You should do as Mrs Hardacre says, Mr Davies. 460 00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:23,080 OK. 461 00:26:26,520 --> 00:26:27,680 You all right? 462 00:26:29,160 --> 00:26:32,039 Going home later's gonna be fun (!) FRANNY LAUGHS 463 00:26:32,040 --> 00:26:33,880 I don't care, though. 464 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:37,080 Thank you. 465 00:26:39,960 --> 00:26:41,399 Thank you, Emma. I... 466 00:26:41,400 --> 00:26:43,479 I'm not sure what came over me. 467 00:26:43,480 --> 00:26:48,599 You saw what I saw - unfairness, something worth fighting for. 468 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:51,040 And fight we shall. 469 00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:10,679 'My dearest Arthur, before you leave me, 470 00:27:10,680 --> 00:27:14,920 'I wanted to write to you about a matter of great importance. 471 00:27:16,080 --> 00:27:18,479 'I must speak candidly. 472 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:23,400 'I have... developed feelings towards you of a romantic nature. 473 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:30,359 'I can't help the way I feel. 474 00:27:30,360 --> 00:27:33,879 'I apologise for sharing such feelings, but... 475 00:27:33,880 --> 00:27:36,560 'my heart can no longer feign silence. 476 00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:42,520 'I hope and pray that you might feel the same way towards me. 477 00:27:49,240 --> 00:27:51,759 'I look forward to hearing from you. 478 00:27:51,760 --> 00:27:56,280 'Your devoted pupil, Harry Hardacre.' 479 00:28:04,640 --> 00:28:10,039 And the Hardacres prepared the food themselves? 480 00:28:10,040 --> 00:28:13,920 Yes, they prepared everything. Extraordinary. 481 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:17,600 And you still want to attend? 482 00:28:19,600 --> 00:28:21,159 Of course. 483 00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:23,760 Liza invited me, and she's a good friend. 484 00:28:25,800 --> 00:28:29,399 In my experience, girls are good friends 485 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:32,959 until a man like Edward Blackwood comes along, 486 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:35,480 and then they're dropped like a stone. 487 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:38,800 Liza's not like that. 488 00:28:40,480 --> 00:28:41,720 Are you sure? 489 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,160 Yes, I am. 490 00:28:47,600 --> 00:28:48,920 I must go. 491 00:29:04,920 --> 00:29:08,119 Those Hardacres are so uncouth. 492 00:29:08,120 --> 00:29:10,639 Why can't Adella see it? 493 00:29:10,640 --> 00:29:11,880 Oh. 494 00:29:13,240 --> 00:29:14,440 What are you reading? 495 00:29:18,520 --> 00:29:20,959 Where did you get this filth? 496 00:29:20,960 --> 00:29:23,919 Mrs Hardacre was using it in our class today. 497 00:29:23,920 --> 00:29:27,400 She's teaching those creatures to read this? 498 00:29:29,560 --> 00:29:31,759 She uses quite a lot of these, actually. 499 00:29:31,760 --> 00:29:34,319 Seems to quite enjoy them. 500 00:29:34,320 --> 00:29:36,199 Heaven knows why. 501 00:29:36,200 --> 00:29:38,679 Well, this is it, Emma. 502 00:29:38,680 --> 00:29:40,640 This is our chance. 503 00:29:44,160 --> 00:29:46,079 Who's it from? 504 00:29:46,080 --> 00:29:47,680 Ma Hardacre... 505 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:52,759 ...is ready for another game of bridge. 506 00:29:52,760 --> 00:29:55,560 SHE CHUCKLES Says "name the day". 507 00:29:58,440 --> 00:30:00,920 Two opportunities. 508 00:30:02,440 --> 00:30:05,400 Now we prepare our attack. 509 00:30:17,040 --> 00:30:19,920 STRING INSTRUMENTS TUNING 510 00:30:34,040 --> 00:30:36,719 There you are. Sorry I'm late, Mrs Dryden. 511 00:30:36,720 --> 00:30:37,879 So am I. 512 00:30:37,880 --> 00:30:41,759 I have made very clear the standards 513 00:30:41,760 --> 00:30:46,999 Mr Beesley and I expect you all to maintain this evening. 514 00:30:47,000 --> 00:30:53,000 No excessive drinking and no improper fraternisation. 515 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:58,559 Is that understood? ALL: Yes, Mrs Dryden. 516 00:30:58,560 --> 00:31:03,079 Otherwise, I will have you polishing brass until the century turns. 517 00:31:03,080 --> 00:31:06,080 STRINGS PLAYING 518 00:31:13,240 --> 00:31:15,640 Well, this is fun, in't it (?) Shh! They'll hear. 519 00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:29,040 I made them all by myself. 520 00:31:33,800 --> 00:31:36,199 Extremely tasty, Miss Hardacre. 521 00:31:36,200 --> 00:31:38,000 Could do with a bit more seasoning. 522 00:31:39,640 --> 00:31:41,320 Ma'am. 523 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:44,719 What's wrong? 524 00:31:44,720 --> 00:31:46,719 Too low. Eh? 525 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:50,079 The platter, it's too low. Oh. 526 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:52,999 I'm sorry, ma'am. SHE CHUCKLES 527 00:31:53,000 --> 00:31:54,360 Well, take one, then. 528 00:31:55,600 --> 00:31:57,520 I won't. Thank you. 529 00:32:01,040 --> 00:32:02,720 THEY LAUGH 530 00:32:12,440 --> 00:32:14,640 Right, I won't be long. Right. 531 00:32:16,160 --> 00:32:19,279 That jam of yours, put out half a dozen jars this afternoon. 532 00:32:19,280 --> 00:32:20,679 Sold the whole bloody lot. 533 00:32:20,680 --> 00:32:22,279 You're joking? Mm-hm. 534 00:32:22,280 --> 00:32:24,559 Oh, it'll be your beautiful face on the label, Ma. 535 00:32:24,560 --> 00:32:26,919 Oh, very funny (!) 536 00:32:26,920 --> 00:32:28,240 WHISPERS: Liza. 537 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:32,199 I need to be alone with you. 538 00:32:32,200 --> 00:32:34,200 To jam. To jam. 539 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:42,039 We can't be on our own for long. 540 00:32:42,040 --> 00:32:43,680 We're only having a drink and a canape. 541 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:00,360 Liza Hardacre... 542 00:33:02,240 --> 00:33:03,960 ...will you marry me? 543 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,239 Yes, Edward Blackwood. 544 00:33:08,240 --> 00:33:09,760 I will. 545 00:33:16,320 --> 00:33:19,000 Bloody hell! THEY LAUGH 546 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:36,839 They are hating this. Maybe Mrs Dryden was right. 547 00:33:36,840 --> 00:33:39,439 Don't worry. It'll warm up. 548 00:33:39,440 --> 00:33:43,159 Meanwhile, Mrs Hardacre, you and I have a lot to celebrate. 549 00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:45,279 Oh, we do. 550 00:33:45,280 --> 00:33:46,920 MUSIC ENDS, APPLAUSE 551 00:33:49,880 --> 00:33:52,519 Oh, hello. We're being summoned. 552 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:53,920 MARY GASPS 553 00:33:55,520 --> 00:33:57,080 I think I know why. 554 00:33:59,640 --> 00:34:01,959 Oh, I am so happy for you both. 555 00:34:01,960 --> 00:34:03,279 Congratulations. Thank you. 556 00:34:03,280 --> 00:34:05,719 The ring is beautiful, Captain Blackwood. 557 00:34:05,720 --> 00:34:08,039 Honestly, I'm just relieved she said yes, Mrs Hardacre. 558 00:34:08,040 --> 00:34:10,919 I can't believe you both knew he was going to ask and kept quiet. 559 00:34:10,920 --> 00:34:12,199 Neither can I. 560 00:34:12,200 --> 00:34:13,839 Perhaps we should make an announcement. 561 00:34:13,840 --> 00:34:17,239 Tomorrow, Captain Blackwood. Tonight's all about the staff. 562 00:34:17,240 --> 00:34:20,159 Yeah. We can't let this wonderful news overshadow their evening. 563 00:34:20,160 --> 00:34:21,239 Of course. 564 00:34:21,240 --> 00:34:24,360 But we do need some help getting the dancing going. 565 00:34:42,560 --> 00:34:44,200 It's OK. Thank you, Mr Gordon. 566 00:34:48,120 --> 00:34:51,600 SONG: 'The Blue Danube' by Johann Strauss II 567 00:35:06,800 --> 00:35:08,240 GLASS CLINKS 568 00:35:09,960 --> 00:35:11,519 MUSIC STOPS 569 00:35:11,520 --> 00:35:15,399 Ladies and gentlemen, forgive my interruption, 570 00:35:15,400 --> 00:35:18,919 but I have some very happy news to share. 571 00:35:18,920 --> 00:35:21,360 Miss Liza Hardacre... 572 00:35:22,560 --> 00:35:25,759 ...is engaged to be married to Captain Blackwood. 573 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:27,400 CHEERING 574 00:35:31,560 --> 00:35:32,960 Is this true? 575 00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:37,079 You've got your work cut out there, pal. I know. 576 00:35:37,080 --> 00:35:38,279 LAUGHTER LIZA: Oi! 577 00:35:38,280 --> 00:35:41,799 Oh! It's amazing. MA GASPS 578 00:35:41,800 --> 00:35:43,319 Oh! 579 00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:46,839 Our Liza, future Baroness of Felixstowe. 580 00:35:46,840 --> 00:35:49,599 THEY LAUGH Don't sound real. 581 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:51,999 Liza, such wonderful news. Oh. 582 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:55,239 I couldn't tell you yesterday cos we were keeping it a secret. I'm sorry. 583 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:56,959 Bet you never thought you'd be on the shelf 584 00:35:56,960 --> 00:35:58,279 longer than Liza, hey, Adella? 585 00:35:58,280 --> 00:35:59,920 LIZA CHUCKLES 586 00:36:01,120 --> 00:36:03,719 Erm... Don't mind him. 587 00:36:03,720 --> 00:36:06,239 MUSIC RESUMES What on earth possessed you? 588 00:36:06,240 --> 00:36:09,399 Well, well, well, Beesley, you're certainly embracing 589 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:11,479 the rebellious spirit of the evening. 590 00:36:11,480 --> 00:36:14,399 I hope you didn't mind, sir. No. 591 00:36:14,400 --> 00:36:16,519 What, allowing our joy into your evening? 592 00:36:16,520 --> 00:36:18,119 We should be thanking you, Mr Beesley. 593 00:36:18,120 --> 00:36:21,560 But I will be asking for a dance, mind. 594 00:36:27,240 --> 00:36:29,159 Mrs Dryden. 595 00:36:29,160 --> 00:36:31,719 Oh, no, I couldn't. Oh, come on. 596 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:33,519 Please, Mr Hardacre. 597 00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:36,040 I haven't done it since I was a girl. 598 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:39,599 You see, you're a natural, Mrs Dryden. 599 00:36:39,600 --> 00:36:42,560 STRINGS PLAY WALTZ 600 00:37:21,840 --> 00:37:24,240 MUSIC: 'Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka' by Johann Strauss II 601 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,279 Right. Come on, Mr Lewis. 602 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:39,519 Let's see if your feet are as clever as the rest of you. 603 00:37:39,520 --> 00:37:43,000 I fear not. I'll be the judge of that. Come on. 604 00:37:45,680 --> 00:37:48,559 Give us your hands. All right. Do you know the polka? 605 00:37:48,560 --> 00:37:50,200 Go to the right. Ready? 606 00:39:03,280 --> 00:39:04,319 Ma'am. 607 00:39:04,320 --> 00:39:06,479 You'll have to wait your turn, Callum. 608 00:39:06,480 --> 00:39:08,360 I have information. 609 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:24,280 Are you absolutely sure? 610 00:39:25,360 --> 00:39:26,759 Quite sure. 611 00:39:26,760 --> 00:39:29,039 You told me he was honourable. 612 00:39:29,040 --> 00:39:31,120 I believed that at the time. 613 00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:39,120 Send for Liza. 614 00:39:59,720 --> 00:40:01,080 What's going on? 615 00:40:02,760 --> 00:40:05,479 Callum? Liza, take a seat. 616 00:40:05,480 --> 00:40:07,920 No, I don't wanna sit down. What's going on? 617 00:40:09,480 --> 00:40:10,760 Tell her, Callum. 618 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:18,079 Captain Blackwood's regiment colleagues told me he was staying 619 00:40:18,080 --> 00:40:20,279 with an old army friend rather than his uncle. 620 00:40:20,280 --> 00:40:24,800 So earlier today, I paid a visit to Morley House to check, and... 621 00:40:26,160 --> 00:40:28,079 ...I learned that not only 622 00:40:28,080 --> 00:40:30,840 does Captain Blackwood not have an uncle in the area... 623 00:40:32,720 --> 00:40:36,120 ...but that his entire family have in fact disowned him. 624 00:40:38,400 --> 00:40:40,639 What? 625 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:42,399 But why? 626 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:45,719 The family have hushed it up, but over the past three months, 627 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:48,159 Captain Blackwood has squandered the family fortune 628 00:40:48,160 --> 00:40:50,280 at his London gentleman's club. 629 00:40:52,320 --> 00:40:53,919 He's broke, Liza. 630 00:40:53,920 --> 00:40:56,399 He's stony broke. 631 00:40:56,400 --> 00:40:59,200 Just a fortune hunter like all the others. 632 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:03,200 I'm sorry. 633 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:08,399 I don't believe you. You're wrong, you've got... 634 00:41:08,400 --> 00:41:10,039 I wish I was, Miss Liza. 635 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:13,039 My darling, come. They want us to dance another polka. 636 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:15,079 HE CLEARS HIS THROAT 637 00:41:15,080 --> 00:41:16,600 What is it? 638 00:41:24,560 --> 00:41:26,200 Have your parents disowned you? 639 00:41:29,520 --> 00:41:30,879 HE SCOFFS What? 640 00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:32,680 Are you after my family's money? 641 00:41:34,040 --> 00:41:37,560 Of course not. I want the truth, Edward. 642 00:41:42,720 --> 00:41:45,080 I didn't tell you, Liza, because I didn't want to worry you. 643 00:41:46,960 --> 00:41:48,200 Look at me. 644 00:41:49,760 --> 00:41:51,840 Now tell me you love me. 645 00:41:54,960 --> 00:41:56,520 I love you. 646 00:42:00,960 --> 00:42:02,439 No, you don't. 647 00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:04,359 My darling, please. I really do love you. 648 00:42:04,360 --> 00:42:06,119 I've loved you from the moment we first met 649 00:42:06,120 --> 00:42:07,999 and that is the only thing that really matters. 650 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,919 Captain Blackwood... 651 00:42:09,920 --> 00:42:12,599 half an hour ago, I spoke with Joshua Calder, 652 00:42:12,600 --> 00:42:16,799 the man you paid two shillings to harangue Miss Hardacre in the pub 653 00:42:16,800 --> 00:42:18,920 so you could step in and rescue her. 654 00:42:20,400 --> 00:42:21,439 What? 655 00:42:21,440 --> 00:42:24,240 Mr Calder is ready to swear in court that this was what occurred. 656 00:42:27,040 --> 00:42:30,279 The whole thing's been a lie from the start? 657 00:42:30,280 --> 00:42:34,039 Darling, not a lie. I wanted to be with you. 658 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:35,399 Only you. 659 00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:37,919 Look, I know this isn't exactly what you thought, 660 00:42:37,920 --> 00:42:41,439 but one day, my parents will forgive me. 661 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:42,999 We can still be happy together. 662 00:42:43,000 --> 00:42:45,599 And one day, you will be the Baroness of Felixstowe. 663 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:47,159 You could make me your queen 664 00:42:47,160 --> 00:42:49,639 and I wouldn't wanna spend one more minute with you. 665 00:42:49,640 --> 00:42:52,560 What? You're nothing but a liar. 666 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:08,440 And you, Liza... you and your family... 667 00:43:09,920 --> 00:43:13,080 ...will only ever be common, ignorant fish workers. 668 00:43:19,360 --> 00:43:21,760 You need to leave now, Blackwood. 669 00:43:23,320 --> 00:43:27,199 Get your filthy hands off me! Get out of this house, you bastard! 670 00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:29,080 Is that all you've got, Hardacre? 671 00:43:32,960 --> 00:43:35,239 It's not too late, you know, Liza. 672 00:43:35,240 --> 00:43:39,200 And you won't get a better offer. Not with that pig of an accent. 673 00:43:41,520 --> 00:43:42,560 LIZA GRUNTS 674 00:43:50,120 --> 00:43:51,319 GUN CLICKS 675 00:43:51,320 --> 00:43:56,439 If you're not off Hardacre property by the time I count to ten... 676 00:43:56,440 --> 00:44:01,360 One, two, three, four! 677 00:44:04,200 --> 00:44:08,040 No-one messes with the Hardacres. No-one. 678 00:44:15,840 --> 00:44:18,959 We only have two days to organise this harvest festival. 679 00:44:18,960 --> 00:44:21,759 And this class is doing some real good, Mr Balfour. 680 00:44:21,760 --> 00:44:23,239 Let me be the judge of that. 681 00:44:23,240 --> 00:44:25,239 I'd like to invite some of our students up 682 00:44:25,240 --> 00:44:27,359 to recite some harvest poetry. APPLAUSE 683 00:44:27,360 --> 00:44:30,439 I'm sorry. I can't do it. 684 00:44:30,440 --> 00:44:32,079 The Devon sisters 685 00:44:32,080 --> 00:44:34,879 are seemingly wealthy, renowned card players. 686 00:44:34,880 --> 00:44:38,119 You and I, there's a pair. Consider us a team. 687 00:44:38,120 --> 00:44:40,039 I'd like my letter back. What letter? 688 00:44:40,040 --> 00:44:41,879 It was a new reading list. 689 00:44:41,880 --> 00:44:43,719 Maybe one of the servants took it by mistake. 690 00:44:43,720 --> 00:44:45,800 Our little secret. 691 00:44:45,850 --> 00:44:50,400 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0