1 00:00:00,964 --> 00:00:03,084 This is a wonderful surprise. 2 00:00:03,124 --> 00:00:05,004 I would enter the Valley of the Dead 3 00:00:05,044 --> 00:00:07,204 if I thought I had a chance of winning your heart. 4 00:00:07,244 --> 00:00:09,244 I'm just saying that I won't marry John Bellasis. 5 00:00:09,285 --> 00:00:11,645 How dare you disobey me? 6 00:00:11,684 --> 00:00:13,164 What is this favour? 7 00:00:13,205 --> 00:00:14,844 When they next go to their country place, 8 00:00:14,885 --> 00:00:17,044 I want you to go with them. What, go to Glanville? 9 00:00:17,085 --> 00:00:18,925 She knows something about Pope she's not telling. 10 00:00:18,965 --> 00:00:22,524 She wasn't thinking and she let it slip that it's not about business, 11 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:24,884 and Mr Pope is not a stranger. 12 00:00:25,925 --> 00:00:28,085 - I don't know what to tell him. - Tell him anything. 13 00:00:28,125 --> 00:00:31,364 As long as the information keeps coming, so will the tips. 14 00:00:31,404 --> 00:00:32,885 Search the letters he's kept. 15 00:00:32,925 --> 00:00:34,925 Look for any mention of the names Charles or Pope. 16 00:00:34,965 --> 00:00:36,925 No matter how old. The older, the better. 17 00:00:36,965 --> 00:00:40,124 The secret lies in the history of them both. 18 00:00:40,165 --> 00:00:41,205 I know it. 19 00:02:41,285 --> 00:02:43,001 What have you to do in Manchester? 20 00:02:43,026 --> 00:02:44,349 I want to see some people. 21 00:02:46,924 --> 00:02:48,885 I've got a few ideas I'd like to investigate 22 00:02:48,924 --> 00:02:51,605 - before I talk about them. - Even to us? 23 00:02:53,125 --> 00:02:57,325 - What about your work? - Oh, I'll only be gone a few days. 24 00:02:57,364 --> 00:02:59,964 Ah! Turton, there you are. Did you find it? 25 00:03:01,084 --> 00:03:04,924 We, er, seem to have no more of that year left in the cellar, sir. 26 00:03:04,964 --> 00:03:06,685 I'll send a note round in the morning. 27 00:03:07,885 --> 00:03:09,165 So... 28 00:03:09,204 --> 00:03:10,764 you have something for me? 29 00:03:10,804 --> 00:03:13,044 Good evening, sir. May I offer you a drink? 30 00:03:13,084 --> 00:03:14,325 Yes. Brandy. 31 00:03:17,204 --> 00:03:20,325 - Well? - So, I did find something. 32 00:03:20,364 --> 00:03:23,325 A letter about a child called Charles. 33 00:03:23,364 --> 00:03:25,804 It says, "He's doing well in his Bible studies, 34 00:03:25,845 --> 00:03:28,084 "which Mr Trenchard will be pleased to hear." 35 00:03:30,244 --> 00:03:31,804 Bible studies? 36 00:03:31,845 --> 00:03:35,204 - When was it written? - 20 years ago. 37 00:03:35,244 --> 00:03:38,285 His guardian hopes he'll suit a career in the Church. 38 00:03:38,325 --> 00:03:40,325 This is addressed to Mr Trenchard? 39 00:03:40,364 --> 00:03:42,725 And signed by the Reverend Benjamin Pope, 40 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:46,484 but... the boy is not his son. 41 00:03:46,524 --> 00:03:48,445 And what makes you say that? 42 00:03:48,484 --> 00:03:51,405 Because he writes as an employee filling out a report. 43 00:03:51,445 --> 00:03:53,285 I thought Pope only appealed to Mr Trenchard 44 00:03:53,325 --> 00:03:56,725 when Charles was already in London, starting in business. 45 00:03:56,764 --> 00:03:58,693 Now you say Trenchard has taken 46 00:03:58,718 --> 00:04:01,244 an interest in him from his childhood? 47 00:04:01,285 --> 00:04:04,845 Is this more than a business arrangement? 48 00:04:04,885 --> 00:04:06,405 That appears to be the case, sir. 49 00:04:07,764 --> 00:04:09,484 Right, well, let me see. 50 00:04:11,364 --> 00:04:14,044 Put the letter on the table and I will put down the money. 51 00:04:21,325 --> 00:04:23,005 Thank you very much, sir. 52 00:04:29,764 --> 00:04:31,204 Where's the other page? 53 00:04:32,485 --> 00:04:34,764 - The other page, sir? - Don't get smart with me! 54 00:04:34,805 --> 00:04:36,005 The first page. 55 00:04:36,045 --> 00:04:37,565 The one with the address of the writer? 56 00:04:37,604 --> 00:04:39,764 Where does Reverend Benjamin Pope live? 57 00:04:39,805 --> 00:04:41,325 Oh, that page. 58 00:04:41,365 --> 00:04:44,125 I'm afraid that page will cost another £20. 59 00:04:44,164 --> 00:04:45,445 What?! 60 00:04:49,284 --> 00:04:52,365 - If you could keep your voice down. - You scoundrel! 61 00:04:52,404 --> 00:04:53,604 No, sir. 62 00:04:54,885 --> 00:04:58,284 I'm a poor man who must make the most of any chance I get. 63 00:04:58,325 --> 00:05:00,258 So, will you accept my offer? 64 00:05:00,283 --> 00:05:02,524 Oh, to hell with your offer! 65 00:05:02,565 --> 00:05:05,084 Then if you will excuse me, I have things to see to. 66 00:05:05,125 --> 00:05:06,245 Good night, sir. 67 00:05:08,764 --> 00:05:10,485 Wait! 68 00:05:15,764 --> 00:05:18,524 - Oh! - What is it? 69 00:05:18,565 --> 00:05:21,805 They've announced the engagement of Mr Bellasis. 70 00:05:21,844 --> 00:05:26,045 - What? - To Lady Maria Grey. We knew that. 71 00:05:32,325 --> 00:05:34,844 Any word from Oliver? 72 00:05:34,885 --> 00:05:37,245 He sent a telegram from Derby, 73 00:05:37,284 --> 00:05:39,644 so he only had the final leg of his journey ahead of him. 74 00:05:39,685 --> 00:05:42,165 So fast, makes one's head spin. 75 00:05:42,190 --> 00:05:44,668 What's he really doing there? 76 00:05:45,844 --> 00:05:47,245 Why would he tell me? 77 00:06:14,644 --> 00:06:16,280 I am sorry, Mr Pope is in London. 78 00:06:16,305 --> 00:06:17,724 Did he say when he'd be back? 79 00:06:17,764 --> 00:06:19,404 No, sir. 80 00:06:22,325 --> 00:06:25,164 - I understand things are going well. - Yes. 81 00:06:25,204 --> 00:06:27,565 As long as we can settle our cotton needs. 82 00:06:27,604 --> 00:06:30,404 You know he has plans for a fixed supplier in India? 83 00:06:30,445 --> 00:06:32,445 Yes, so he told me. 84 00:06:39,245 --> 00:06:41,805 This must be a good place to work. 85 00:06:46,565 --> 00:06:48,164 I am sure you are all content. 86 00:06:49,724 --> 00:06:53,325 Why should you ask that, sir? Why wouldn't they be content? 87 00:06:53,365 --> 00:06:55,204 Oh, no reason, just curious. 88 00:06:56,284 --> 00:06:58,644 Riley! Get on with your work! 89 00:07:00,404 --> 00:07:02,964 If you've seen enough, sir, I've a lot to do today. 90 00:07:21,204 --> 00:07:22,685 Hey, mister. 91 00:07:26,685 --> 00:07:28,045 Why d'ya ask that in there? 92 00:07:29,365 --> 00:07:32,045 - Are we content? - Well, are you? 93 00:07:32,084 --> 00:07:33,925 No, we bloody well are not. 94 00:07:33,964 --> 00:07:36,724 Are you here to make trouble for Mr Pope? 95 00:07:36,764 --> 00:07:39,045 What sort of trouble could I make? 96 00:07:40,685 --> 00:07:44,125 Come to the King's Head Tavern in the Market Square at eight, 97 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:45,565 and find out. 98 00:07:45,604 --> 00:07:48,964 - Will you be there, Mr Riley? - I will. 99 00:07:49,005 --> 00:07:51,565 But I'm not the one you must speak to. 100 00:07:59,724 --> 00:08:01,925 The Countess of Templemore. 101 00:08:01,964 --> 00:08:03,524 What? 102 00:08:03,565 --> 00:08:06,885 Well, they have just brought tea, so, can I give you some? 103 00:08:06,925 --> 00:08:09,805 How nice that would be, 104 00:08:09,844 --> 00:08:12,724 just as soon as you tell me what this means. 105 00:08:14,404 --> 00:08:16,284 "If you will call this afternoon at four, 106 00:08:16,325 --> 00:08:18,764 "I think we might plan another visit to Bishopsgate. 107 00:08:18,805 --> 00:08:20,724 "Caroline Brockenhurst." 108 00:08:20,764 --> 00:08:24,245 She's a good companion on a drive, as you know better than I. 109 00:08:24,284 --> 00:08:26,245 You've brought her up so well. 110 00:08:26,284 --> 00:08:28,644 Where did you find the letter, in her room? 111 00:08:28,685 --> 00:08:30,785 Whom do you visit in Bishopsgate? 112 00:08:30,810 --> 00:08:32,884 Do we visit anyone in particular? 113 00:08:32,925 --> 00:08:34,405 You tell me. 114 00:08:36,325 --> 00:08:38,165 My dear, something's troubling you. 115 00:08:38,204 --> 00:08:40,045 I hope you'll allow me to know what it is. 116 00:08:40,084 --> 00:08:41,445 Oh... 117 00:08:41,484 --> 00:08:44,884 I'm not troubled. I have cause for celebration. 118 00:08:44,925 --> 00:08:49,445 Did you see The Times this morning, or The Gazette? 119 00:08:49,484 --> 00:08:52,124 We don't get The Gazette, and I haven't read The Times. 120 00:08:52,165 --> 00:08:55,445 We've announced the engagement of Maria to John Bellasis. 121 00:08:57,004 --> 00:08:59,765 - Ah. - Won't you congratulate me? 122 00:09:00,765 --> 00:09:03,455 Of course. Has a date been set? 123 00:09:03,480 --> 00:09:06,429 No. But I hate long engagements. 124 00:09:08,165 --> 00:09:10,405 Lady Maria Grey. 125 00:09:15,165 --> 00:09:16,724 Mama. 126 00:09:16,765 --> 00:09:19,525 You said you were going to visit Lady Stafford this afternoon. 127 00:09:19,565 --> 00:09:20,844 As you can see, I changed my mind. 128 00:09:20,884 --> 00:09:24,805 So, I could discuss the announcement with Lady Brockenhurst. 129 00:09:30,925 --> 00:09:33,445 - Don't sulk. - I'm not sulking. 130 00:09:34,765 --> 00:09:36,525 I am silent because I have nothing to say. 131 00:09:38,484 --> 00:09:41,645 - Mrs Trenchard. - Heavens. 132 00:09:41,685 --> 00:09:44,685 What an afternoon this is turning out to be. 133 00:09:44,724 --> 00:09:48,124 If I'd known you had people here, I'd have left you alone. 134 00:09:48,165 --> 00:09:51,285 Delighted. May I present Mrs Trenchard? 135 00:09:51,325 --> 00:09:52,844 This is Lady Templemore. 136 00:09:52,884 --> 00:09:56,645 I think we saw each other at the soiree here a while ago. 137 00:09:56,685 --> 00:09:59,525 Did we? It may be so. 138 00:09:59,565 --> 00:10:03,405 We're celebrating Maria's engagement. 139 00:10:03,445 --> 00:10:05,925 Yes. I saw it in The Times. 140 00:10:05,964 --> 00:10:08,565 But I'll leave you now and come back another day. 141 00:10:08,604 --> 00:10:10,204 No, don't. We're going. 142 00:10:11,925 --> 00:10:13,364 Maria? 143 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:15,285 You go, Mama. 144 00:10:15,325 --> 00:10:17,925 I'd like the chance to catch up with Lady Brockenhurst. 145 00:10:17,964 --> 00:10:22,165 Yes, go, Corinne, we'll send Maria back in the carriage later. 146 00:10:24,805 --> 00:10:28,004 - I'd rather stay. - I wouldn't hear of it. 147 00:10:28,045 --> 00:10:30,844 Jenkins, would you please escort Lady Templemore 148 00:10:30,884 --> 00:10:32,765 down to her carriage? 149 00:10:32,805 --> 00:10:35,844 Go, Mama, please. I won't be long. 150 00:10:41,285 --> 00:10:42,445 Very well. 151 00:10:43,685 --> 00:10:45,884 But I leave under protest. 152 00:10:51,645 --> 00:10:53,884 Don't worry. I'm not going to marry him, 153 00:10:53,925 --> 00:10:57,045 - if that's what you're thinking. - Am I allowed to say I'm glad? 154 00:10:57,084 --> 00:11:00,244 - Me too. - Although, I dread hearing from my brother and sister-in-law. 155 00:11:02,685 --> 00:11:04,925 Yes, Jenkins, what is it? 156 00:11:06,325 --> 00:11:07,765 The Countess of Templemore 157 00:11:07,805 --> 00:11:10,925 says she will wait outside in her carriage, m'lady... 158 00:11:12,045 --> 00:11:13,084 ..for Lady Maria. 159 00:11:13,124 --> 00:11:16,165 Thank you, Jenkins. Lady Maria will be down in a minute. 160 00:11:17,925 --> 00:11:21,805 You'd better go, my dear. There's no point antagonising her. 161 00:11:22,844 --> 00:11:23,925 If you see him, 162 00:11:23,964 --> 00:11:26,964 please tell him not to believe what he reads in the newspapers. 163 00:11:27,004 --> 00:11:28,685 And... give him my love. 164 00:11:40,090 --> 00:11:41,770 Evening, sir. 165 00:11:50,370 --> 00:11:53,529 - How d'you do? I'm Oliver Trenchard. - William Brent. 166 00:11:53,569 --> 00:11:55,250 Jacob Astley. 167 00:12:02,250 --> 00:12:05,490 What is your connection to Pope? 168 00:12:07,650 --> 00:12:11,329 A, er, close friend of mine has invested heavily 169 00:12:11,370 --> 00:12:14,329 - in Pope's business. - Has he, indeed? 170 00:12:14,370 --> 00:12:17,169 Why do you say that, sir? Your tone makes me anxious. 171 00:12:17,209 --> 00:12:20,809 Well, I expect he finds Mr Pope very charming and friendly. 172 00:12:20,850 --> 00:12:22,010 As we all did. 173 00:12:23,449 --> 00:12:25,929 He comes across as a nice and congenial fellow. 174 00:12:25,970 --> 00:12:29,809 Now I am concerned. I'm afraid you're right to be so. 175 00:12:29,850 --> 00:12:32,490 Your friend should withdraw his money, 176 00:12:32,529 --> 00:12:34,130 the first chance he gets. 177 00:12:34,169 --> 00:12:36,689 But that would ruin Mr Pope, if he withdrew completely. 178 00:12:37,850 --> 00:12:41,130 You will find us ungenerous, which I'd do anything to avoid, 179 00:12:41,169 --> 00:12:44,770 but if... if you are concerned for your friend's welfare... 180 00:12:44,809 --> 00:12:48,610 You know he bought the mill from the widow of old Samuel Girton? 181 00:12:48,650 --> 00:12:50,890 Well, I do now. 182 00:12:50,929 --> 00:12:55,209 Well, she's a nice woman, but, er, quite nervous and lonely. 183 00:12:55,250 --> 00:12:57,010 I mean, we'd all but agreed a deal with her 184 00:12:57,049 --> 00:13:00,409 which would have protected her for the remainder of her life, 185 00:13:00,449 --> 00:13:04,890 but Pope came at night, frightened her out of her wits. 186 00:13:04,929 --> 00:13:06,169 How? 187 00:13:06,209 --> 00:13:09,449 Told her tales of imminent ruin that only he could save her from, 188 00:13:09,490 --> 00:13:11,970 until she agreed to set aside the contract with us 189 00:13:12,010 --> 00:13:13,850 and sell to him. 190 00:13:13,890 --> 00:13:16,370 All the time threatening a defenceless old woman. 191 00:13:16,409 --> 00:13:17,970 Ah, I see. 192 00:13:19,370 --> 00:13:21,169 And there is more. 193 00:13:21,209 --> 00:13:24,169 He cheats the customs men when he imports cotton. 194 00:13:24,209 --> 00:13:28,010 It's undervalued when it's shipped and so he avoids half the tax 195 00:13:28,049 --> 00:13:30,289 when it's unloaded here in England. 196 00:13:30,329 --> 00:13:33,090 I counted him among my closest friends. 197 00:13:33,130 --> 00:13:34,770 But he's not to be trusted. 198 00:13:34,809 --> 00:13:38,209 Tell your friend to get his money out while he still can. 199 00:13:39,890 --> 00:13:41,833 What's your connection to this? 200 00:13:41,858 --> 00:13:44,090 I was to be a manager at the mill, 201 00:13:44,130 --> 00:13:47,250 if Mr Brent and Mr Astley had have taken over. 202 00:13:47,289 --> 00:13:51,250 Pope knew it, but he hired me to work at a loom instead. 203 00:13:51,289 --> 00:13:52,575 Why did you take the job? 204 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:54,529 I've a wife and four bairns to feed. 205 00:13:54,569 --> 00:13:57,490 Of course, he was very careful to tell people 206 00:13:57,529 --> 00:14:01,090 he wanted to soften the blow of my losing the other job. 207 00:14:01,130 --> 00:14:02,770 You think that was not his motive? 208 00:14:02,809 --> 00:14:06,770 I'm sorry to say it, but with Pope, his kindness is all on the surface. 209 00:14:06,809 --> 00:14:11,529 It was to humiliate me and I had no choice but to let him. 210 00:14:11,569 --> 00:14:13,730 How much of this are you prepared to write down? 211 00:14:13,770 --> 00:14:15,490 We would not testify. 212 00:14:16,569 --> 00:14:18,329 I'll not go back to the law for any man. 213 00:14:18,370 --> 00:14:20,250 Understood. I only need to convince my friend. 214 00:14:20,289 --> 00:14:21,569 It won't come to court. 215 00:14:22,689 --> 00:14:25,209 Well, then, we can help you with that. 216 00:14:25,250 --> 00:14:26,850 You'll have the letters in the morning. 217 00:14:26,890 --> 00:14:29,384 My friend will be hard to convince. 218 00:14:29,409 --> 00:14:31,809 As you say, Pope is very charming. 219 00:14:31,850 --> 00:14:34,090 People seem to like him. 220 00:14:34,130 --> 00:14:37,569 They like him until they know him. Hmm. 221 00:14:47,370 --> 00:14:52,529 - Some more coffee, ma'am? - Not for me. Maybe for Mrs Oliver. 222 00:14:56,289 --> 00:14:58,049 Good morning, Mother. 223 00:15:00,329 --> 00:15:02,250 Your hair looks very nice. 224 00:15:03,569 --> 00:15:05,209 Turton's gone to fetch you some coffee. 225 00:15:05,250 --> 00:15:07,169 Won't you have some eggs? 226 00:15:10,010 --> 00:15:12,289 I don't believe so. 227 00:15:15,529 --> 00:15:17,130 You seem distracted, my dear. 228 00:15:19,169 --> 00:15:21,689 - Just arrived for you, ma'am. - Thank you. 229 00:15:29,409 --> 00:15:30,730 I'll leave you to your letter. 230 00:15:32,010 --> 00:15:34,970 - But you haven't had a thing. - I'm not hungry. 231 00:15:35,010 --> 00:15:36,809 I hope you enjoy your luncheon. 232 00:15:36,850 --> 00:15:39,809 Who did you say you were... meeting? 233 00:15:43,049 --> 00:15:45,970 Will you ask Ellis to join me in the drawing room? 234 00:15:50,049 --> 00:15:54,329 I've received a letter from Jane Croft, Miss Sophia's maid. 235 00:15:54,370 --> 00:15:56,569 It seems you have stayed in touch with her. 236 00:15:56,610 --> 00:15:57,970 Yes, ma'am. 237 00:15:58,010 --> 00:16:01,730 - Why were you writing about Mr Pope? - Was I, ma'am? 238 00:16:03,329 --> 00:16:07,730 "Miss Ellis refers to a Mr Charles Pope, which concerns me. 239 00:16:07,770 --> 00:16:10,409 "I will be in London next Sunday and I'd like to discuss it with you. 240 00:16:10,449 --> 00:16:13,010 "But I don't care to write more on the subject." 241 00:16:13,049 --> 00:16:17,250 I may have said the master'd taken an interest in him, but that's all. 242 00:16:17,289 --> 00:16:19,010 While I have you here... 243 00:16:19,049 --> 00:16:21,126 why did you go to Brockenhurst House 244 00:16:21,151 --> 00:16:23,090 to find a fan that was never lost? 245 00:16:23,130 --> 00:16:25,250 That's not quite how it was, ma'am. 246 00:16:26,289 --> 00:16:27,970 You'd commented on the Countess's hair, 247 00:16:28,010 --> 00:16:29,409 so I went to see her maid. 248 00:16:29,449 --> 00:16:32,770 I don't remember saying anything about Lady Brockenhurst's hair. 249 00:16:32,809 --> 00:16:34,970 You did, ma'am. And I wanted to please you. 250 00:16:36,049 --> 00:16:37,329 And the fan? 251 00:16:37,370 --> 00:16:38,929 Well, that was a muddle of my own making. 252 00:16:38,970 --> 00:16:42,370 I couldn't find it, so I assumed you'd left it behind. 253 00:16:42,409 --> 00:16:45,130 - Why didn't you ask me? - I didn't want to bother you 254 00:16:45,169 --> 00:16:48,289 and I knew I was going there anyway, to talk about the hair. 255 00:16:48,329 --> 00:16:50,329 Where was the fan in the end? 256 00:16:52,010 --> 00:16:54,130 I'd put it in the wrong drawer. 257 00:16:54,169 --> 00:16:55,970 I was that tired by the time you came home, 258 00:16:56,010 --> 00:16:58,250 I wasn't thinking straight. 259 00:16:58,289 --> 00:17:01,610 I'm sorry you have to stay up so late when we go out. 260 00:17:02,850 --> 00:17:05,810 Very well. But in future... 261 00:17:05,850 --> 00:17:08,570 think before you write about this family. 262 00:17:12,209 --> 00:17:15,929 So, the sale that Pope disrupted was with these two men? 263 00:17:17,249 --> 00:17:19,729 They wanted the mill that he ended up buying? 264 00:17:19,769 --> 00:17:21,050 According to them, 265 00:17:21,090 --> 00:17:23,929 he terrified the poor widow into making a deal. 266 00:17:23,969 --> 00:17:25,810 And he cheats the customs men. 267 00:17:27,249 --> 00:17:29,130 I know this is hard for you. 268 00:17:31,209 --> 00:17:32,769 I'll go and see him. 269 00:17:33,890 --> 00:17:35,050 Please do. 270 00:17:35,090 --> 00:17:37,409 But remember what we know about him now. 271 00:17:38,689 --> 00:17:40,090 I'll go and see him. 272 00:17:41,530 --> 00:17:44,370 Is this Jane Croft the one you used to write to? 273 00:17:44,409 --> 00:17:47,370 I write to her now. She was Miss Sophia's maid. 274 00:17:47,409 --> 00:17:49,330 But she likes to hear news of us. 275 00:17:49,370 --> 00:17:51,769 She was close to the young mistress while she lived. 276 00:17:51,810 --> 00:17:53,449 Why did you mention Mr Pope? 277 00:17:53,489 --> 00:17:57,090 I just said that Mr Trenchard had a new favourite. 278 00:17:57,130 --> 00:17:59,689 Then Jane writes to the Mistress and I'm to blame. 279 00:18:01,409 --> 00:18:03,969 - I suppose we should tell Mr Bellasis. - Why? 280 00:18:04,009 --> 00:18:06,209 If it's to do with Mr Pope. 281 00:18:06,249 --> 00:18:08,610 You're right, but no, there's no hurry. 282 00:18:10,370 --> 00:18:13,209 I'm collecting some books from Hatchard's. I'll go then. 283 00:18:13,249 --> 00:18:15,409 - No, I'll go. - No, I'll go. 284 00:18:15,449 --> 00:18:17,850 I'm the one to tell him what the Mistress said, 285 00:18:17,890 --> 00:18:19,489 since she said it to me. 286 00:18:19,530 --> 00:18:21,929 And you're the one to keep the tip. 287 00:18:23,969 --> 00:18:27,570 - When does this Jane Croft get here? - Tomorrow. 288 00:18:27,610 --> 00:18:30,130 When she arrives, engage her in chat. 289 00:18:30,169 --> 00:18:31,530 Search her things. 290 00:18:31,570 --> 00:18:33,729 Discover what she knows about Mr Pope. 291 00:18:33,769 --> 00:18:35,769 Oh. 292 00:18:46,130 --> 00:18:48,890 - You recognise the names, then? - Oh, yes. 293 00:18:48,929 --> 00:18:51,330 How would Oliver have come across these men? Do you know? 294 00:18:51,370 --> 00:18:52,850 I think so. 295 00:18:52,890 --> 00:18:55,409 My foreman wrote to me about a mystery visitor to the mill. 296 00:18:55,449 --> 00:18:58,810 He was seen later talking to a weaver called Joseph Riley. 297 00:19:00,009 --> 00:19:02,850 Well, I presume there's no truth in these allegations. 298 00:19:02,890 --> 00:19:04,810 I will report back that the letters are false. 299 00:19:04,850 --> 00:19:07,890 - I'll tell Oliver it's all lies. - Don't do that. 300 00:19:09,570 --> 00:19:11,769 It was not quite as it appears. 301 00:19:11,810 --> 00:19:14,890 But we should think about removing your money from the business. 302 00:19:14,929 --> 00:19:17,489 What? I won't take my money out. 303 00:19:17,530 --> 00:19:19,370 Tell me the charges are lies, my son is an idiot. 304 00:19:19,409 --> 00:19:21,249 With your permission, I'll manage it in stages 305 00:19:21,290 --> 00:19:23,489 and add ten percent for the nuisance I have put you to. 306 00:19:23,530 --> 00:19:26,650 - I am not aware of any nuisance. - Nevertheless... 307 00:19:26,689 --> 00:19:30,009 I can see that it would not be right for you to remain an investor. 308 00:19:34,689 --> 00:19:37,530 It seems there is some truth in Oliver's letters. 309 00:19:37,570 --> 00:19:39,249 What? 310 00:19:39,290 --> 00:19:42,610 - I'm afraid so. - But he'd never do anything wrong. 311 00:19:42,650 --> 00:19:44,890 Business is a battlefield, my dear. 312 00:19:44,929 --> 00:19:47,729 Most successful men have done one or two things they regret. 313 00:19:48,850 --> 00:19:50,769 So, you believe he is at fault? 314 00:19:52,689 --> 00:19:54,290 I wish he'd felt he could deny it. 315 00:19:56,890 --> 00:19:59,570 - What will you do? - I'm not sure. 316 00:20:00,729 --> 00:20:03,570 We should face the fact that the truth may not be... 317 00:20:03,610 --> 00:20:05,330 quite as we would have it. 318 00:20:16,254 --> 00:20:19,094 Good afternoon, Mr Sanderson. How may I help you? 319 00:20:20,094 --> 00:20:22,695 Well, I was rather hoping to speak to your husband, Mrs Pope. 320 00:20:22,734 --> 00:20:24,254 Oh. 321 00:20:24,294 --> 00:20:27,574 Then I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey. 322 00:20:27,615 --> 00:20:31,574 The Reverend Mr Pope has been dead a year this coming Tuesday. 323 00:20:31,615 --> 00:20:33,215 In fact, you were lucky to find me here. 324 00:20:33,254 --> 00:20:36,455 I must be out soon to make way for the next incumbent. 325 00:20:36,494 --> 00:20:38,655 - Oh, well that's very hard. - Oh, no. 326 00:20:38,695 --> 00:20:40,975 He gave me 12 months to go and that was generous. 327 00:20:41,014 --> 00:20:45,215 Besides, my son is carrying me up to London to live with him, 328 00:20:45,254 --> 00:20:46,655 so I shall have a whole new chapter, 329 00:20:46,695 --> 00:20:48,935 which is a privilege at my time of life. 330 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:57,254 Was it something I could help with? 331 00:20:58,375 --> 00:21:01,334 Well, in a way, it is of your son that I wish to speak. 332 00:21:01,375 --> 00:21:03,334 You know my son, Mr Sanderson? 333 00:21:03,375 --> 00:21:05,574 Well, I've seen his offices in the City. 334 00:21:05,615 --> 00:21:08,094 Hmm, you have the advantage of me. 335 00:21:08,135 --> 00:21:11,814 - Yes, he's doing very well. - And in the cotton trade, too. 336 00:21:11,855 --> 00:21:14,615 It's so far from anything his father had expected. 337 00:21:14,655 --> 00:21:17,734 - But he was so proud of Charles's achievements. - Hmm. 338 00:21:20,615 --> 00:21:22,774 Do you have any children of your own, Mrs Pope? 339 00:21:24,814 --> 00:21:29,014 Oh, forgive me, I should explain. I am a friend of James Trenchard. 340 00:21:29,054 --> 00:21:31,294 - That's really how I know Charles. - Oh, I see. 341 00:21:31,334 --> 00:21:32,534 It's a wonderful thing 342 00:21:32,574 --> 00:21:35,054 that Trenchard has taken such responsibility for the boy. 343 00:21:35,094 --> 00:21:37,254 He's been, well, he's been so generous. 344 00:21:37,294 --> 00:21:41,294 - Oh, very generous, always. - Yes. 345 00:21:41,334 --> 00:21:43,294 Was he the only one watching over young Charles, 346 00:21:43,334 --> 00:21:47,014 or was someone else involved? Er, well, a noble lady perhaps? 347 00:21:49,054 --> 00:21:51,494 What exactly is it that you want from me, sir? 348 00:21:53,695 --> 00:21:55,855 I was just curious to meet you, after all James had said. 349 00:21:55,895 --> 00:21:59,814 If that is so, why did you not know that my husband had died? 350 00:21:59,855 --> 00:22:01,494 I do not think you know Charles at all. 351 00:22:01,534 --> 00:22:03,014 - Mrs Pope... - And now I think of it, 352 00:22:03,054 --> 00:22:05,814 I doubt Mr Trenchard has ever spoken of us to you. 353 00:22:05,855 --> 00:22:08,014 I shall, however, report to him you called on me today. 354 00:22:10,215 --> 00:22:12,734 I am so sorry to have upset you, Mrs Pope... 355 00:22:12,774 --> 00:22:14,014 Would you please go, sir? 356 00:22:16,695 --> 00:22:19,415 - Have you finished? - Yes. 357 00:22:19,455 --> 00:22:22,294 Good. Then I'll summarise. 358 00:22:22,334 --> 00:22:24,494 I should hate there to be any confusion between us. 359 00:22:24,534 --> 00:22:25,855 Please do. 360 00:22:25,895 --> 00:22:28,334 You are asking me to give you £1,000. 361 00:22:28,375 --> 00:22:32,695 - Fifteen hundred - guineas. - It seems to be growing. 362 00:22:32,734 --> 00:22:34,935 Yes, I was forgetting the interest on the debt. 363 00:22:34,975 --> 00:22:37,254 Oh, well, we mustn't do that. 364 00:22:37,294 --> 00:22:41,695 And in return, you'll keep silent about my friendship with Mr Pope? 365 00:22:41,734 --> 00:22:43,014 Hmm. 366 00:22:43,054 --> 00:22:46,895 The honour of the family is important to me. 367 00:22:46,935 --> 00:22:48,375 Yes, it must be. 368 00:22:49,615 --> 00:22:54,094 - When can you give me the money? - Let me see. How about... 369 00:22:55,135 --> 00:22:56,695 ..never. 370 00:22:57,855 --> 00:23:00,935 - Don't be foolish, Caroline. - No, you are the fool. 371 00:23:00,975 --> 00:23:03,695 If I choose to tell your brother, we could meet a lawyer tomorrow 372 00:23:03,734 --> 00:23:06,054 and lock up the estate as tight as a drum. 373 00:23:06,094 --> 00:23:08,494 - But it's all entailed. - Oh, is it? 374 00:23:08,534 --> 00:23:12,334 So, you don't care if we reveal what we know? 375 00:23:12,375 --> 00:23:15,574 Whatever you may think you know, I promise you, 376 00:23:15,615 --> 00:23:18,494 that if you decide to spread some stupid story, 377 00:23:18,534 --> 00:23:20,334 you're the one who'll look a laughing stock. 378 00:23:20,375 --> 00:23:24,014 Then why will you not reveal the truth about your Mr Pope? 379 00:23:24,054 --> 00:23:26,175 Because I do not choose to. 380 00:23:26,215 --> 00:23:29,254 Now, get out of my house before I have you thrown out. 381 00:23:37,254 --> 00:23:40,895 - I saw your engagement in the paper. - My dear, you're not a child. 382 00:23:40,935 --> 00:23:43,175 You must have known I'd get married some day. 383 00:23:43,215 --> 00:23:44,695 If only to produce an heir. 384 00:23:44,734 --> 00:23:47,215 - You're not very tender-hearted. - No. I'm not. 385 00:23:47,254 --> 00:23:49,574 Now what else do you know about Mr Pope? 386 00:23:49,615 --> 00:23:53,655 Only this. If you think Pope is Trenchard's bastard son, 387 00:23:53,695 --> 00:23:56,415 why was the Countess of Brockenhurst so taken with him? 388 00:23:58,254 --> 00:24:00,014 Hmm. 389 00:24:00,054 --> 00:24:02,455 How old would she have been when Charles was born? 390 00:24:03,534 --> 00:24:06,734 - 41? - Now don't be ridiculous. 391 00:24:07,855 --> 00:24:11,334 Well, it would explain everything. Including the secrecy. 392 00:24:12,334 --> 00:24:15,135 She is the daughter of a duke and the sister of a duchess. 393 00:24:15,175 --> 00:24:17,375 26 years ago, he was a dumpy man 394 00:24:17,415 --> 00:24:20,054 with a working-class background and the face of a butcher. 395 00:24:20,094 --> 00:24:23,334 With his looks, to get her into bed, he'd have to be the Tsar of Russia. 396 00:24:23,375 --> 00:24:25,294 Well, it might be unlikely. 397 00:24:25,334 --> 00:24:30,054 Doesn't mean it's not true. Now hurry up, I'm going to be late. 398 00:24:40,254 --> 00:24:42,574 - Where were you yesterday? - Hmm? 399 00:24:42,615 --> 00:24:45,334 I thought I might see you at the meeting in Gray's Inn Road. 400 00:24:45,375 --> 00:24:47,175 What meeting? What's "hogget"? 401 00:24:47,215 --> 00:24:49,734 Older than lamb, younger than mutton. 402 00:24:49,774 --> 00:24:51,415 We were discussing the new development. 403 00:24:51,455 --> 00:24:53,774 - Didn't they tell you? - They might have done. 404 00:24:53,814 --> 00:24:55,615 Erm, shall we get something to drink? 405 00:24:57,254 --> 00:25:02,014 The, er, the Chablis to start, please. The '36. 406 00:25:02,054 --> 00:25:03,455 Yes. 407 00:25:05,254 --> 00:25:07,375 Did you let Mr Pope down lightly? 408 00:25:08,814 --> 00:25:09,895 What do you mean? 409 00:25:09,935 --> 00:25:13,215 Don't say you've betrayed your own standards, Father. How sad. 410 00:25:13,254 --> 00:25:16,415 I always thought you preferred not to do business with thieves. 411 00:25:16,455 --> 00:25:20,455 It's true I have not yet removed my money from his company. 412 00:25:20,494 --> 00:25:22,935 What about the letters I gave you? 413 00:25:22,975 --> 00:25:26,895 You said you'd charged Pope with them and he didn't deny a thing. 414 00:25:26,935 --> 00:25:28,774 I travel in the morning to Manchester. 415 00:25:28,814 --> 00:25:31,334 I intend to meet with your Messrs Astley and Brent. 416 00:25:33,375 --> 00:25:35,695 Are you implying that it was all lies? 417 00:25:35,734 --> 00:25:39,175 - Does that make me a liar, too? - No, I'm not saying you were lying. 418 00:25:39,215 --> 00:25:40,655 But I just want to find out the truth. 419 00:25:40,695 --> 00:25:43,774 - Why didn't Pope deny the charges? - Keep your voice down. 420 00:25:46,615 --> 00:25:50,094 - Must I ask you again?! - Oliver, my boy, 421 00:25:50,135 --> 00:25:52,695 please do not let Charles Pope come between us. 422 00:25:52,734 --> 00:25:54,094 He has come between us, hasn't he? 423 00:25:54,135 --> 00:25:56,935 He's stood between us for some time. 424 00:25:57,935 --> 00:25:59,415 Good day, Father! 425 00:25:59,455 --> 00:26:01,695 I wish you well of Mr Pope! Let him comfort you, 426 00:26:01,734 --> 00:26:04,094 for you have no son in me! 427 00:26:05,215 --> 00:26:07,494 To hell with the lot of you! 428 00:26:13,054 --> 00:26:17,054 Why... why did your son go to Manchester in the first place? 429 00:26:17,094 --> 00:26:21,334 I'm afraid it was to find something to Charles's discredit. 430 00:26:22,695 --> 00:26:24,415 I assume he was disappointed. 431 00:26:25,534 --> 00:26:27,254 Not exactly. 432 00:26:27,294 --> 00:26:31,175 He met two men who accused Charles of obtaining the mill 433 00:26:31,215 --> 00:26:34,494 in an underhand way and of cheating the Excise men. 434 00:26:35,814 --> 00:26:37,094 I don't believe a word of it. 435 00:26:39,094 --> 00:26:43,814 Unfortunately... Charles refuses to deny the charges. 436 00:26:45,135 --> 00:26:46,415 So, what happens next? 437 00:26:48,375 --> 00:26:51,175 Mr Trenchard is leaving for Manchester tomorrow. 438 00:26:51,215 --> 00:26:53,334 He has the name of a mill hand, 439 00:26:53,375 --> 00:26:55,534 who should bring them to the accusers. 440 00:26:55,574 --> 00:26:58,734 All this is because your son hates his own nephew? 441 00:26:58,774 --> 00:27:00,895 Well, he doesn't know the truth. 442 00:27:00,935 --> 00:27:04,135 In other words, the deceit is getting out of hand 443 00:27:04,175 --> 00:27:06,135 and threatening the unity of your family. 444 00:27:06,175 --> 00:27:08,615 Which is exactly why I've asked you here today. 445 00:27:08,655 --> 00:27:10,534 I don't understand. 446 00:27:10,574 --> 00:27:12,814 It's time to acknowledge him. 447 00:27:17,294 --> 00:27:19,734 Does Maria Grey know about this latest development? 448 00:27:19,774 --> 00:27:21,534 I'm afraid so. 449 00:27:21,574 --> 00:27:24,534 We saw her at church this morning and she got it out of us. 450 00:27:24,574 --> 00:27:26,734 She knows James will soon be on his way to investigate. 451 00:27:26,774 --> 00:27:28,734 Was her mother with her? 452 00:27:30,615 --> 00:27:32,975 She was and heard it all. 453 00:27:33,014 --> 00:27:36,054 Then she will use it to harass Maria 454 00:27:36,094 --> 00:27:37,749 in an effort to force her up 455 00:27:37,774 --> 00:27:39,959 the aisle with my worthless nephew. 456 00:27:41,135 --> 00:27:42,935 All this can be resolved 457 00:27:42,975 --> 00:27:46,215 if you would only allow us to give Charles a name 458 00:27:46,254 --> 00:27:47,975 and a position in this family. 459 00:27:53,415 --> 00:27:55,254 My dear, please think. 460 00:27:55,294 --> 00:27:57,215 There is a good life waiting for Charles 461 00:27:57,254 --> 00:27:59,215 if you'd only allow us to give it to him, 462 00:27:59,254 --> 00:28:00,774 illegitimate or not. 463 00:28:03,334 --> 00:28:04,534 But... 464 00:28:04,574 --> 00:28:07,814 surely we must wait for James to go north? 465 00:28:07,855 --> 00:28:09,534 If Charles is at fault... 466 00:28:09,574 --> 00:28:12,534 It'll make it even imperative to shore up his place in society 467 00:28:12,574 --> 00:28:14,494 as quickly as we can. 468 00:28:14,534 --> 00:28:16,534 Nevertheless... 469 00:28:16,574 --> 00:28:19,615 I insist we wait for James to make the journey. 470 00:28:19,655 --> 00:28:22,574 Well, send me word when he returns. 471 00:28:25,615 --> 00:28:29,054 - Will there be an announcement? - Certainly not. 472 00:28:29,094 --> 00:28:33,375 I shall privately acknowledge that Charles is Edmund's son... 473 00:28:34,494 --> 00:28:35,935 ..and the rest will follow. 474 00:28:37,935 --> 00:28:39,375 What about Sophia? 475 00:28:40,415 --> 00:28:42,574 What will you say when he asks about his mother? 476 00:28:43,655 --> 00:28:46,254 Might it be better not to tell him? 477 00:28:47,814 --> 00:28:51,814 You mean... to wipe her out of the story altogether? 478 00:28:51,855 --> 00:28:53,415 And with her, us? 479 00:28:53,455 --> 00:28:55,615 I'm only thinking of her son. 480 00:28:56,975 --> 00:29:00,935 He can have a rich life and a good marriage 481 00:29:00,975 --> 00:29:03,175 and the best society. 482 00:29:03,215 --> 00:29:06,175 Of course, you'll tell me that none of these things mattered to her... 483 00:29:06,215 --> 00:29:08,935 No. No, they were important to her. 484 00:29:10,895 --> 00:29:14,135 And she would have appreciated what you want to do for Charles. 485 00:29:15,455 --> 00:29:17,415 That's kind of you. 486 00:29:19,054 --> 00:29:23,375 - We are agreed, then? - I must talk to James first. 487 00:29:29,135 --> 00:29:31,494 Will you send me word when you have seen the men? 488 00:29:31,534 --> 00:29:33,094 Of course. 489 00:29:34,334 --> 00:29:36,655 And if Charles is guilty? 490 00:29:36,695 --> 00:29:38,094 He's still our grandson. 491 00:29:39,135 --> 00:29:40,695 We must help him the best we can. 492 00:29:45,334 --> 00:29:47,455 I have news, too. 493 00:29:47,494 --> 00:29:50,615 Happier news, I hope. 494 00:29:50,655 --> 00:29:52,054 Hard to say. 495 00:29:53,895 --> 00:29:56,054 I was summoned by Lady Brockenhurst this morning 496 00:29:56,094 --> 00:29:58,294 - after you left for the club. - What did she want? 497 00:30:00,455 --> 00:30:03,655 She says that society will accept Charles 498 00:30:03,695 --> 00:30:05,534 as part of the Brockenhurst family, if... 499 00:30:06,774 --> 00:30:07,975 ..we will allow it. 500 00:30:12,094 --> 00:30:15,054 And I suppose she'll convince him to marry Maria Grey. 501 00:30:19,254 --> 00:30:23,175 He won't take much convincing. He loves her already. 502 00:30:25,375 --> 00:30:27,574 And so do I... 503 00:30:27,615 --> 00:30:29,135 ..if it comes to that. 504 00:30:31,455 --> 00:30:34,734 But she will take him further out of our reach. 505 00:30:39,014 --> 00:30:40,855 Then he is gone from us. 506 00:30:43,975 --> 00:30:46,382 If he's acknowledged as a Bellasis, 507 00:30:46,407 --> 00:30:48,679 we must fade into the background. 508 00:30:50,175 --> 00:30:52,615 We owe it to Sophia to protect her name. 509 00:30:54,655 --> 00:30:56,294 If we love our daughter... 510 00:30:57,574 --> 00:30:59,175 ..we must give up our grandson. 511 00:31:09,975 --> 00:31:12,655 - Will you still make the journey? - Oh, yes. 512 00:31:14,135 --> 00:31:15,814 We, we must learn what happened. 513 00:31:17,574 --> 00:31:18,935 After that... 514 00:31:21,135 --> 00:31:22,574 ..we will wish him well... 515 00:31:23,615 --> 00:31:25,294 ..and go on our own way. 516 00:31:54,300 --> 00:31:57,419 I swear you look younger than when I last saw you. 517 00:31:57,459 --> 00:31:58,820 No, I don't. 518 00:31:58,859 --> 00:32:01,020 Mrs Trenchard won't be back for a while, 519 00:32:01,060 --> 00:32:02,619 but we've prepared a room. 520 00:32:04,020 --> 00:32:06,980 What's this about you're going to America? 521 00:32:07,020 --> 00:32:09,619 My brother went years ago and he's prospered. 522 00:32:09,659 --> 00:32:12,300 Now he's built a house for himself in New York 523 00:32:12,340 --> 00:32:13,740 on a street they call Fifth Avenue. 524 00:32:13,780 --> 00:32:15,780 He wants me to come over and run it for him. 525 00:32:15,820 --> 00:32:18,540 - As a servant? - As his sister, he never married. 526 00:32:20,899 --> 00:32:22,419 I hope you can manage the climate. 527 00:32:22,459 --> 00:32:24,020 I'm told the extremes of heat and cold 528 00:32:24,060 --> 00:32:25,500 can be very trying to the spirit. 529 00:32:28,060 --> 00:32:29,659 When do you sail? 530 00:32:29,699 --> 00:32:32,540 I leave for Liverpool tomorrow and I'll board the ship on Friday. 531 00:32:35,500 --> 00:32:38,699 - What will you say to Mrs Trenchard? - Oh, something and nothing. 532 00:32:40,340 --> 00:32:41,699 You got me into trouble 533 00:32:41,740 --> 00:32:43,899 by telling her I'd written about Mr Pope. 534 00:32:43,939 --> 00:32:45,780 - Did I? - Hmm. 535 00:32:45,820 --> 00:32:49,540 I'm ever so sorry. So, you owe me an explanation. 536 00:32:49,580 --> 00:32:52,740 When I was packing, I found some letters of Miss Sophia's. 537 00:32:52,780 --> 00:32:55,459 I dare say the Mistress will throw them into the grate 538 00:32:55,500 --> 00:32:58,379 the moment I've gone, but I couldn't destroy them myself. 539 00:32:58,419 --> 00:33:00,580 It's a long way to come for that. 540 00:33:00,619 --> 00:33:02,780 I had to change trains in London, anyway. 541 00:33:02,820 --> 00:33:04,740 Besides, I've not been in years. 542 00:33:04,780 --> 00:33:07,659 I've read of the Master's building a new city of the rich, 543 00:33:07,699 --> 00:33:10,980 south of the park, and I wanted to see it for myself. 544 00:33:11,020 --> 00:33:14,340 I won't be back this way, if you know what I mean. 545 00:33:14,379 --> 00:33:17,020 I should go now before the Mistress gets home. 546 00:33:18,580 --> 00:33:21,260 Have a good walk and stretch your legs. 547 00:33:21,300 --> 00:33:24,300 I'll write down some of the names of the main streets and squares 548 00:33:24,340 --> 00:33:27,060 - that you should visit. - What shall I do with my bag? 549 00:33:27,100 --> 00:33:30,379 Oh, leave it here. I'll have the hall boy take it up to your room. 550 00:33:35,699 --> 00:33:38,260 What will he give us for them? 551 00:33:38,300 --> 00:33:40,419 We can't steal these. 552 00:33:40,459 --> 00:33:42,939 She'd know as soon as the Mistress asks to see them. 553 00:33:42,980 --> 00:33:46,379 We must make copies now, at once, before they get back. 554 00:33:47,580 --> 00:33:48,859 Very well. 555 00:34:05,779 --> 00:34:08,500 - We must destroy all the documents. - Sir? 556 00:34:08,540 --> 00:34:10,139 Where are the originals? 557 00:34:10,179 --> 00:34:13,139 In the case, where Miss Croft left them. 558 00:34:13,179 --> 00:34:15,699 - It'll be in her room by now. - Fetch them. 559 00:34:15,739 --> 00:34:18,380 I can't, sir. She'd know who took 'em! 560 00:34:18,420 --> 00:34:20,819 And then what? That's why we made the copies. 561 00:34:20,860 --> 00:34:22,819 Fetch them at once! 562 00:34:26,219 --> 00:34:28,521 I will give you £1,000 to compensate 563 00:34:28,546 --> 00:34:30,723 you if you should lose your place. 564 00:34:30,739 --> 00:34:32,159 Go! 565 00:34:41,739 --> 00:34:44,580 I found some papers that I thought you should have. 566 00:34:44,619 --> 00:34:47,380 I suppose I'd call it a marriage certificate, 567 00:34:47,420 --> 00:34:48,619 if it weren't a lie. 568 00:34:48,659 --> 00:34:51,299 It's signed by the man who pretended to be a clergyman. 569 00:34:51,339 --> 00:34:52,980 He names himself Bouverie. 570 00:34:56,580 --> 00:34:58,139 Then there's a letter from him 571 00:34:58,179 --> 00:35:01,020 telling how the young couple came to marry in Brussels. 572 00:35:01,060 --> 00:35:04,259 She gave them to me that night, when she got home from the ball 573 00:35:04,299 --> 00:35:07,739 and told me to burn them, but I never did. 574 00:35:07,779 --> 00:35:10,020 I didn't feel they were mine to destroy. 575 00:35:11,420 --> 00:35:15,179 - That's for you to decide, not me. - Then you know everything? 576 00:35:15,219 --> 00:35:19,739 Miss Sophia used to write to me, ma'am, until the end. 577 00:35:19,779 --> 00:35:23,779 She wrote that the baby would be taken in by a Mr and Mrs Pope. 578 00:35:23,819 --> 00:35:26,900 When Miss Ellis wrote about a Mr Charles Pope, 579 00:35:26,940 --> 00:35:28,339 it brought it all back. 580 00:35:28,380 --> 00:35:32,219 I knew he must be the son of Miss Sophia and Lord Bellasis. 581 00:35:40,980 --> 00:35:44,420 - How well did we do? - Is Jane Croft back? 582 00:35:44,460 --> 00:35:45,900 She's been back for 20 minutes. 583 00:35:45,940 --> 00:35:48,100 She was only a quarter of an hour ahead of the Mistress. 584 00:35:48,139 --> 00:35:49,540 The Mistress is back, too? 585 00:35:49,580 --> 00:35:51,739 She is. They're in the drawing room together. Why? 586 00:35:51,779 --> 00:35:55,460 Mr Bellasis wants the originals. 587 00:35:55,500 --> 00:35:57,339 You do not surprise me. 588 00:35:57,380 --> 00:35:59,259 I made the copies. I know what's in them. 589 00:35:59,299 --> 00:36:03,100 I believe Mr Bellasis has a rival to the family fortune. 590 00:36:03,139 --> 00:36:05,900 Would you like to know how much he offered me? 591 00:36:05,940 --> 00:36:10,179 It was a sum that neither you nor I will ever see again, 592 00:36:10,219 --> 00:36:11,619 not on this earth. 593 00:36:12,900 --> 00:36:17,659 I'm sorry for that. But not for the fall of Mr Bellasis. 594 00:36:17,699 --> 00:36:19,860 'What are the others?' 595 00:36:21,179 --> 00:36:22,619 Letters from Miss Sophia, 596 00:36:22,659 --> 00:36:24,900 when you were up north waiting for the baby. 597 00:36:27,739 --> 00:36:29,659 I didn't want to risk my dropping dead 598 00:36:29,699 --> 00:36:31,380 and a stranger reading them. 599 00:36:32,460 --> 00:36:34,460 I kept one to remember her by, 600 00:36:34,500 --> 00:36:37,060 but there's nothing in it that anyone might not see. 601 00:36:39,619 --> 00:36:42,940 Charles Pope is Aunt Caroline's grandson, 602 00:36:42,980 --> 00:36:46,179 but in the letters, the girl calls the marriage a sham. 603 00:36:46,219 --> 00:36:49,219 - Find out more about this Parson. - Hmm. 604 00:36:49,259 --> 00:36:51,380 Who was this Richard Bouverie? 605 00:36:57,460 --> 00:36:59,259 I hope that's not a novel. 606 00:36:59,299 --> 00:37:04,500 Poetry. Shelley's Adonais. An Elegy on the Death of John Keats. 607 00:37:04,540 --> 00:37:07,699 How impressive. Now, I have some good news. 608 00:37:07,739 --> 00:37:11,380 Louisa Portal's written to ask you to Northumberland. 609 00:37:13,179 --> 00:37:16,020 I don't want to leave London, Mama. Not at the moment. 610 00:37:16,060 --> 00:37:19,980 My dear, won't you allow me to judge what is best? 611 00:37:20,020 --> 00:37:22,659 Just this once? 612 00:37:22,699 --> 00:37:24,580 I know you have been disappointed. 613 00:37:24,619 --> 00:37:26,739 You don't know anything. 614 00:37:26,779 --> 00:37:29,940 I know your Mr Pope has feet of clay. 615 00:37:31,020 --> 00:37:34,259 You heard yourself he has been up to some mischief in the north. 616 00:37:34,299 --> 00:37:39,580 - So, it is time to be sensible. - What do you want of me, Mama? 617 00:37:39,619 --> 00:37:42,020 I want you to let yourself be happy. 618 00:37:43,060 --> 00:37:46,420 And I want you to allow me to get it all ready. 619 00:37:46,460 --> 00:37:49,179 - Get what ready? - Why, your marriage. 620 00:37:49,219 --> 00:37:51,339 And have you settled on a date? 621 00:37:51,380 --> 00:37:53,541 Mrs Bellasis and I have decided 622 00:37:53,566 --> 00:37:55,980 on a Wednesday in early December. 623 00:37:56,020 --> 00:37:58,179 That way, you can spend the autumn in the north 624 00:37:58,219 --> 00:38:00,500 and come back relaxed and ready for a new adventure. 625 00:38:01,860 --> 00:38:04,500 And John... is to be my new adventure? 626 00:38:06,020 --> 00:38:10,299 Marriage for a well brought-up young girl is always an adventure. 627 00:38:23,259 --> 00:38:26,339 The boy told me Mr Trenchard was waiting for me out here, 628 00:38:26,380 --> 00:38:27,941 but you're not Mr Trenchard. 629 00:38:27,966 --> 00:38:30,060 Well, that's where you're wrong. 630 00:38:30,100 --> 00:38:33,259 I've met him. He was here not long since and you are not him. 631 00:38:33,299 --> 00:38:34,580 I'm his father. 632 00:38:36,380 --> 00:38:38,500 And I have a task for you. 633 00:38:38,540 --> 00:38:39,779 Go on. 634 00:38:39,819 --> 00:38:41,767 When he was here, you introduced 635 00:38:41,792 --> 00:38:44,020 my son to a Mr Astley and Mr Brent. 636 00:38:44,060 --> 00:38:46,060 - I might have done. - You did. 637 00:38:46,100 --> 00:38:47,980 And they wrote two letters for me to read. 638 00:38:48,020 --> 00:38:50,540 He never said it was his father investing in Mr Pope. 639 00:38:50,580 --> 00:38:52,380 I was interested by what they had to say 640 00:38:52,420 --> 00:38:57,540 and I would like to meet them, to verify certain details. 641 00:38:58,699 --> 00:39:00,940 Meet me here tomorrow evening I'll take you to 'em. 642 00:39:16,540 --> 00:39:19,540 - When was this delivered? - Just now, sir. 643 00:39:19,580 --> 00:39:21,980 - The man said it was urgent. - And so it is, Brodsworth! 644 00:39:23,739 --> 00:39:25,900 Hatchard's in Piccadilly and as quickly as you can. 645 00:39:25,940 --> 00:39:27,699 Yes, sir. 646 00:39:37,860 --> 00:39:40,060 Excuse me, where can I find books about India? 647 00:39:40,100 --> 00:39:42,219 Travel and Empire, sir. 648 00:39:46,619 --> 00:39:47,900 I thought you'd never come. 649 00:39:47,940 --> 00:39:49,819 I only got your message at a quarter past three. 650 00:39:49,860 --> 00:39:51,060 I've been running ever since. 651 00:39:51,100 --> 00:39:53,900 He must have stopped on the way, the wicked man. You have to help me. 652 00:39:53,940 --> 00:39:55,940 - Of course I will. - Mama wants to send me north, 653 00:39:55,980 --> 00:39:57,621 while she plans my marriage to John. 654 00:39:57,646 --> 00:39:58,819 Don't worry. I'm here now. 655 00:39:58,860 --> 00:40:01,460 She says the latest news of your double-dealing 656 00:40:01,500 --> 00:40:03,100 has proved you unworthy of me. 657 00:40:03,139 --> 00:40:06,100 - It's not true, is it? - Do you believe it is true? 658 00:40:07,460 --> 00:40:09,043 You could never be dishonourable. 659 00:40:09,068 --> 00:40:10,580 Now that you're here, I know it. 660 00:40:10,619 --> 00:40:12,100 But you doubted. 661 00:40:12,139 --> 00:40:15,699 So did St Thomas. I am human, after all. 662 00:40:15,739 --> 00:40:17,179 Not to me. 663 00:40:19,739 --> 00:40:21,420 What was the truth behind it? 664 00:40:21,460 --> 00:40:24,540 I couldn't bear to cause a quarrel between my kind benefactor, 665 00:40:24,580 --> 00:40:27,100 Mr Trenchard, and his only son. 666 00:40:27,139 --> 00:40:29,299 I knew it would be something of the sort. 667 00:40:29,339 --> 00:40:30,540 Let's run away together. 668 00:40:35,100 --> 00:40:38,259 - We can't. You must know that. - Why not? 669 00:40:38,299 --> 00:40:40,940 Because I cannot be responsible for your ruin. 670 00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:43,460 Still less so with this cloud hanging over me. 671 00:40:43,500 --> 00:40:45,259 How could I do that if I loved you? 672 00:40:46,299 --> 00:40:49,580 - IF you loved me? - Because I love you. 673 00:40:54,540 --> 00:40:56,420 Even this meeting is asking for trouble. 674 00:40:56,460 --> 00:40:59,580 - How did you get rid of your maid? - I shook her off. 675 00:40:59,619 --> 00:41:01,139 I'm getting rather good at it. 676 00:41:02,819 --> 00:41:04,500 We should go. I've had an idea. 677 00:41:04,540 --> 00:41:06,020 - Is it a good one? - I certainly hope so. 678 00:41:13,100 --> 00:41:16,619 Mr Pope and Lady Maria Grey. 679 00:41:16,659 --> 00:41:19,179 - Where is she? - Here. 680 00:41:19,219 --> 00:41:21,460 We're very sorry to force our way into your party, 681 00:41:21,500 --> 00:41:22,980 but we need your advice. 682 00:41:23,020 --> 00:41:25,699 And it might not be advice you're willing to give. 683 00:41:25,739 --> 00:41:28,179 You may feel you have to support the other side. 684 00:41:28,219 --> 00:41:32,739 Are we to take sides now? Heavens. 685 00:41:32,779 --> 00:41:36,020 Come to my boudoir, my dear. Mr Pope, you can stay here, 686 00:41:36,060 --> 00:41:39,339 but I must warn you that Lady Templemore is over there. 687 00:41:39,380 --> 00:41:41,100 Consider me warned. 688 00:41:48,139 --> 00:41:51,420 - Mr Pope. - Lady Templemore. Good afternoon. 689 00:41:51,460 --> 00:41:53,659 I might have known you'd be involved. 690 00:41:53,699 --> 00:41:57,020 - Involved in what? - I saw you come in together, 691 00:41:57,060 --> 00:41:58,699 - so don't lie to me. - I won't. 692 00:41:58,739 --> 00:42:01,380 I found her in Hatchard's. She was distressed, 693 00:42:01,420 --> 00:42:02,940 and so I brought her here. 694 00:42:02,980 --> 00:42:05,420 - Maria and I... - Lady Maria. 695 00:42:06,739 --> 00:42:09,299 - Lady Maria and I... - Mr Pope, 696 00:42:09,339 --> 00:42:14,779 there is no "Lady Maria and I". It is an absurd concept. 697 00:42:14,819 --> 00:42:18,500 My daughter is a jewel, as far above you as the stars. 698 00:42:18,540 --> 00:42:22,060 For your own sake as much as for hers, forget her. 699 00:42:23,219 --> 00:42:25,380 If you have a shred of honour in you. 700 00:42:31,819 --> 00:42:33,980 The plan is that I will return from Northumberland 701 00:42:34,020 --> 00:42:35,659 and a day, or two later, I will be married. 702 00:42:35,699 --> 00:42:38,060 Maria, I have something to tell you, 703 00:42:38,100 --> 00:42:40,259 that I would rather keep secret from Charles. 704 00:42:40,299 --> 00:42:41,420 It will not be for long. 705 00:42:41,460 --> 00:42:43,420 He will know the whole truth in the end, I promise. 706 00:42:43,460 --> 00:42:45,619 Very well, if he will know it eventually. 707 00:42:45,659 --> 00:42:48,819 I am telling you now, because it will alter your position. 708 00:42:48,860 --> 00:42:51,540 It's possible your mama may come round. 709 00:42:51,580 --> 00:42:53,819 Until then, you will stay here in this house with me. 710 00:42:53,860 --> 00:42:55,659 We will send for your belongings. 711 00:42:55,699 --> 00:42:57,860 Mama will not be brought round. 712 00:42:57,900 --> 00:43:00,980 I'd like to think that she could, but she won't. 713 00:43:01,020 --> 00:43:03,139 If we are to be together, 714 00:43:03,179 --> 00:43:04,900 we must go away and make our own life. 715 00:43:04,940 --> 00:43:07,940 - My situation is hopeless. - Maria, sit down and listen. 716 00:43:11,020 --> 00:43:13,739 Charles Pope is my grandson. 717 00:43:16,020 --> 00:43:18,299 Mine and Lord Brockenhurst's. 718 00:43:18,339 --> 00:43:19,980 What? 719 00:43:23,179 --> 00:43:25,339 A-ha-ha! Can I offer you anything? 720 00:43:25,380 --> 00:43:27,380 Is it too early for Madeira? 721 00:43:27,420 --> 00:43:30,100 - Never too early for Madeira. - Roger, two glasses of Madeira. 722 00:43:30,139 --> 00:43:31,940 - Very good, sir. - Please. 723 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:34,236 I saw the notice of your engagement 724 00:43:34,261 --> 00:43:36,179 in The Times. Congratulations. 725 00:43:36,219 --> 00:43:38,900 - Yes, I'm very lucky. - Well, you don't sound it. 726 00:43:38,940 --> 00:43:40,940 Well, I've a lot on my mind. 727 00:43:40,980 --> 00:43:43,139 So, tell me, what have you got for me? 728 00:43:43,179 --> 00:43:46,179 I've done a little digging into this Richard Bouverie as you asked. 729 00:43:46,219 --> 00:43:47,380 And? 730 00:43:47,420 --> 00:43:50,219 He was in fact the Honourable Richard Bouverie, 731 00:43:50,259 --> 00:43:52,500 the younger son of Lord Tidworth 732 00:43:52,540 --> 00:43:55,139 and he was a captain in the 52nd Light Infantry, 733 00:43:55,179 --> 00:43:59,380 with your cousin, Lord Bellasis. They died together at Waterloo. 734 00:43:59,420 --> 00:44:03,380 Captain Bouverie retired from the army in 1802, 735 00:44:03,420 --> 00:44:06,460 after the Treaty of Amiens was signed with Napoleon. 736 00:44:06,500 --> 00:44:09,980 He then went on to take holy orders. 737 00:44:10,020 --> 00:44:12,139 But you said he fought at Waterloo. 738 00:44:12,179 --> 00:44:13,900 Well, now, this is the thing. 739 00:44:13,940 --> 00:44:16,339 It seems he decided to re-join his regiment 740 00:44:16,380 --> 00:44:19,779 after Napoleon escaped from Elba in February 1815. 741 00:44:19,819 --> 00:44:22,139 Yes, but was that allowed for a member of the Church? 742 00:44:22,179 --> 00:44:24,860 All I can say is that, in this case, it was. 743 00:44:24,900 --> 00:44:27,779 Maybe strings were pulled by his father. Anyway, 744 00:44:27,819 --> 00:44:29,591 he was readmitted to the army. 745 00:44:29,616 --> 00:44:31,540 He must have been a brave chap. 746 00:44:31,580 --> 00:44:34,980 But could he perform a marriage, once he was an officer again? 747 00:44:35,020 --> 00:44:38,179 Oh, yes. He was a clergyman before the fighting started 748 00:44:38,219 --> 00:44:39,900 and he was a clergyman when he died. 749 00:44:39,940 --> 00:44:43,540 So, you mean the wedding in Brussels, before the battle, 750 00:44:43,580 --> 00:44:44,980 was, erm... 751 00:44:45,020 --> 00:44:47,659 - was valid? - Absolutely! 752 00:44:47,699 --> 00:44:49,980 So, there's nothing to worry about. 753 00:44:50,020 --> 00:44:53,860 Whomever he married were definitely husband and wife. 754 00:44:55,619 --> 00:44:57,259 What was the story behind the question? 755 00:44:58,540 --> 00:45:01,060 Oh, it was just a relation of mine. Erm... 756 00:45:01,100 --> 00:45:02,380 his mother died in childbirth 757 00:45:02,420 --> 00:45:05,259 and his father was killed in the fighting, so he was, er... 758 00:45:05,299 --> 00:45:08,299 ..well, he was nervous about his status. 759 00:45:08,339 --> 00:45:10,940 Well, tell him there's nothing to worry about. 760 00:45:10,980 --> 00:45:14,380 He's as legal and legitimate as the Queen's own little daughter... 761 00:45:15,900 --> 00:45:18,139 ..and no one can take that from him. 762 00:45:22,000 --> 00:45:24,000 *CREDITS*