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I still haven't figured out whether to put Maggie on the witch list.

She was definitely accused, but there was no trial. Addie, look!

"Giving my autistic sister a makeover"? Take it down! I won't!

Keedie got fixated with the Battle of Killiecrankie once and it got pretty intense.

At least I had the courage to speak up. I want to help.

No-one really knows what happened to her. You want the census records.

They're in the University Library. I could take you?

And Maggie, whatever happened to you, I'm going to find out.

I promise.

What do you think, Maggie?

That...pink isn't really your colour.

It's not for me, it's for you. We're having a party.

Innocent women are being accused of witchcraft and you're having a party?

People are talking, Margaret.

Ever since you spoke out at the village meeting.

So, yes, I am having a party.

And I am going to invite all the best people in the village

and show them that we are a good, normal family.

And that we are powerful enough to fight back if we have to.

And in return, I need just one thing from you.

I'm going to have to wear that, aren't I? Mm-hm.

No, not that one.

Here you go. Thank you.

No. Not even close.

Ready to hit the shops? Seriously, Dad.

This is the one!

Anyone?

Looks like a cheap Dior knock-off.

Which would really suit you.

OK, water, check.

Snacks, check. Map...

Oh, I haven't printed you out a map!

Mum, what is this? 1597? We have phones.

And I've memorised all the main routes anyway.

Right, I'm ready.

What have you got in there? Maggie's diary.

Is that all?

Oh, erm, well, I've got my research notes.

My village map.

My thesaurus. Erm, my shark book.

Oh, and some Kendal Mint Cake because, erm,

I was watching this documentary about how, erm,

you can survive any emergency situation

on Kendal Mint Cake alone and...

They're not going to let us take all of that on the bus.

Mum, tell her! It's too big!

She needs to leave it here. Addie, do you need it?

Yeah. Then it's coming. End of.

Uh-oh, Frank's early.

Are you sure you want him to see you pre curlers?

University Library Express calling!

Hot on the trail of everyone's favourite not-witch, Lady Margaret Fraser.

All we know is that she was accused of witchcraft, but we don't actually know what happened.

The census records will reveal all!

Which is what you want, right?

Yeah. Worried about what we'll find?

It might be something bad, but...

..I have to know.

Right, make sure you're back before dark. And don't split up.

Yeah, and look out for the silver statues that are secretly alive!

Come on, they've fooled you more than once, Bess! No, they haven't!

We have been to the city before, Mum. I know, but not since...

Wow, you look amazing. Thanks.

She just woke up like that. No, she didn't!

The bus! It's three minutes early! There's only one thing for it.

Run!

Wait! Wait!

I think my shop is down that way.

Or hang on... That way? Or... Allow me.

Yeah, yeah, I have no idea.

I don't remember it being this loud.

The library will be quieter.

Keedie, I can't.

It's too much.

Look, how about me and Addie just head straight into the library?

Mum said stick together. We are sticking together. In twos.

Yeah, still pretty sticky.

Fine.

Be back here at 5pm sharp.

Do not be late.

Let's go!

If anyone asks, we're students, OK? OK, students.

Is it your dad's pass?

Yeah, I kind of... I borrowed it.

Without asking.

Libraries are special. There are rules.

If I have learnt anything over my many years...

You're two years and 29 days older than me.

..it's that it's OK to break the odd rule.

For the greater good.

Now...

..follow me.

OK.

Where do you think you're going?

We're students.

We're here to examine the census records from this district,

specifically the years 1596 to 1598.

That sounds like a lot of reading.

You'd better get going.

It says it should be right...

..here.

Is this dress shop invisible?

That place closed months ago.

Argh!

Grow up.

I mean, Dad did warn us about the statues.

Look, all I'm saying is we're in town, we've got birthday money,

there's lots of shops, why don't we have some fun?

Fine, Miss Live-in-the-Moment. What do you have in mind?

Follow me.

Do you know Mr Allison?

The author or the theorist?

Erm, the librarian. He works... Er, local history, please.

This is what we have.

Go nuts.

Oh, erm, we need the census records. The original documents.

Oh, you need the Special Access Section.

Over there.

Oh, great. Scholars only.

Soz.

Vintage? I don't think so.

I love this shop! Come on.

Whoa!

It's beautiful!

This is an allergic reaction waiting to happen.

Can you hurry up? This place is giving me the creeps.

So many outfits.

So many stories.

Whadya think, doll?

You know, that weirdly suits you.

Right, can we find a real shop now?

This is a real shop.

Come on, you can make anything work, even...

What is this?

A Christmas tree?

All right.

But I call dibs on the tree.

I saw it first. Keedie!

Boo! Oh!

This looks useful.

The Late Tudor Village by Donald Bing.

How did you find that so fast? Because I am also a witch.

Witches aren't real. You sure about that?

I'm kidding! Oh. Although I am a bit of a history nerd, specifically English Civil War.

Though I have been known to broaden my reading to the Middle Ages and beyond.

This guy is a hero of mine.

And does Nina know about this? Yeah.

And she doesn't mind?

Why would she mind?

It's just she doesn't like to talk about history with me or Keedie.

She says it's boring. Yeah, I mean, we don't really talk about history.

What do you talk about, then?

Erm...

Cool stuff. Erm, different...

..breeds of birds.

And, erm, old romantic films from the '60s.

And sometimes we don't talk at all.

Do you love her?

Erm...

Oh, look, there's an entire chapter in here on the Juniper witch trials!

Come on, Maggie. What happened to you?

I don't see why Arthur couldn't hand out the invitations for us.

It's more personal this way.

Oh, Master Secretary.

An invite to our party.

Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.

Stop it.

Stop it. He is a very influential man.

A very distinctive odour.

Maggie? Yes, Beth? Can we speak? Mm-hm. Come along, Margaret.

But they're my friends.

Beth is a servant. You are a lady.

If you could remember that for one day, I would be very grateful.

No!

Hey, Keeds?

Have you invited your new friends to our party yet?

Kind of. Why?

I'd like to get to know them, that's all.

You seem a lot happier.

Yeah, I am.

Now this I can get behind!

OK, your turn!

It's too tight! That's the whole point.

It's too retro... Oh, just get out here!

Promise not to laugh.

What is it? Do I look that bad?

No.

Keedie, look.

You look like... You.

I look like you. No.

You look like...

..you.

So the problem was James I, King of Scotland, then of England.

He was totally paranoid about witches

and his fear kind of filtered down to everyday folk.

How can one person cause so much damage?

It's always been that way.

Times change, but that doesn't.

Find anything? No.

There's nothing in here on Maggie. It's like she didn't exist.

Sorry, Addie. I really thought your answers would be in here.

They are.

They're in there.

The librarian was pretty clear. That place is off limits.

Er, hey, Addie, are you OK?

Are you overstimulated? Nina said that can happen.

Maggie would never have given up.

And neither will I.

Look, Elinor! Ribbons!

Margaret, we don't have time for ribbons.

Oh, but that one would go perfectly with my wonderful dress.

Wait there.

Your sister...

..is so rude.

Should we curtsey now, Margaret?!

My sister is not herself.

The witch hunter has her scared and she thinks what we're doing is too dangerous.

And I suppose you want out? Of course not.

Good, because we need to use that pretty hand of yours to write a letter to the mayor in Cranley.

Let him know what's been going on with the witch hunter. I'll do it. Do what?

The, erm...

The dance that I have prepared for my sister's party.

Tis sure to be a wonder, Miss.

You were whispering.

I, erm... I have a cough.

Yet at the meeting last night, your voice was very loud.

Your feelings more than clear.

Oh, my Lord Quinn!

We have been looking for you.

We have?

Yes, give the man his invite.

Oh, yes.

For a little gathering at our house.

We're inviting the very best people in the village.

Thank you, Miss...? Lady Elinor Fraser.

I apologise for my sister and her very simple ways.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.

My lady.

Two minutes, Margaret. I left you for two minutes.

I'm sorry. I was careless. I won't let it happen again.

Hi.

It's just me.

Can you check a book in your system?

Name?

It's Frank, nice to meet you.

Of the author?

Oh, right. Erm, that's...

..Titania...

..Biropen.

Don't tell me you haven't heard of her.

She's basically the guru when it comes to Tudor legal history.

Of course I've heard of her.

It's a no. I guess they're all checked out.

I've got to put these out. Bye.

Back...

..Rodman.

Do you have anything by him?

Court records.

No Back either. Shame.

Sam...

..Barnes.

What did you say?

Sam Barnes.

That's MY name.

1595, 1596...

Oh! 1597.

What was that?

OK, come on. Come on, come on, come on.

Sorry, yeah, I know I said your name just there,

but it seems like you know... I mean, are you published?

"Elizabeth Dryden accused of cursing her neighbour's cow by Eli Marrowboard."

In fact, you know, you could exist in a world with like HG Wells and Jane Austen and...

"Elspeth Monroe, accused of poisoning by witchcraft, Matthew Hubbard."

I get that kind of sense from you.

1597...

Found you.

Found you.

"Margaret Fraser, accused of performing acts of magic by..."

You've got to be kidding me.

Security! I need security.

Hey, are you OK?

What did you find?

Sorry we didn't get your dream dress. I'm not.

That's the most fun I've had with you in...

..a long time.

Well, maybe we could do something like that again some time.

Maybe just us or something.

My phone's back!

Frank?

Something's happened. What's wrong? Addie had to leave the library.

Well, where are you? Erm...

She's fine.

She just wanted to come here and stare at this random painting.

The Battle of Killiecrankie. It's been a while.

Yeah, I've really missed it.

Keeds used to bring us here once a week.

What can I say? I love a battle.

We started coming here after...

After that day at school with Miss Murphy. I'll check on Addie.

Greetings.

Are you and Nina OK? Did you choose a dress? Did you argue?

Yes, yes, and...

..well, yes. But we actually had fun together.

She called me Keeds.

OK, good. That's good.

I know it makes you feel better.

I was hoping it would do the same for me.

Did it work?

All OK? I'm fine.

Erm...

The last bus leaves in 11 minutes, so...

It's happening again, isn't it?

Don't be so dramatic.

Ah, you're back.

How was it?

Just shopping.

And books.

Oh, and the odd statue.

I'll heat up dinner.

Ready to tell me what you found in the library?

OK, then.

But if you need to...

I know.

I'm sorry I shouted.

You didn't shout. You hissed.

Which is much, much more scary.

But I deserved it.

Audrey. Hey!

It's me. I found out what happened to Maggie.

Maggie was accused of witchcraft by the person she trusted most in the whole world.

Who?

You know I will always protect you, Maggie.

Whatever the cost.

Whatever I have to do.

I do.

I really do.

It was her sister.

Elinor.