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Miss Scarlet and The Duke - Season 6 Episode 2 -
Trafalgar Spring
Trafalgar Spring
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00:00He's refusing to employ you.
00:01I can assure you, Inspector Blake and I are on the best of terms.
00:05Thank you again for giving me the job. Why let you down?
00:08Glad to hear it.
00:0930 years I have given to the city mortuary and now I'm unemployed.
00:14You and Inspector Blake?
00:16Yeah, I had no idea.
00:18You're a terrible liar.
00:30Do you have dinner plans this week?
00:55No, nothing as yet.
01:00I was thinking there's a nice little bistro south of the river.
01:05We could go there for dinner one night.
01:07I'd like that.
01:08We can discuss the Lewis case.
01:11Or perhaps we could talk about it now.
01:14Ah, no.
01:16What does that mean?
01:17I've given that investigation to Culpeppers.
01:22What?
01:24Why?
01:24Eliza.
01:25It doesn't matter.
01:27I shouldn't have said anything.
01:28It's your prerogative to hire whoever you wish.
01:32Would you like me to explain?
01:33No.
01:34Yes.
01:38I have to use other agencies as well as yours.
01:40Otherwise, I will be accused of favoritism.
01:43What is not favoritism?
01:44It's pragmatism.
01:45I would have solved that case in a heartbeat.
01:47There's also the matter of...
01:51Let's not discuss work in our personal time.
01:53The matter of what?
01:58Your expenses have been quite excessive on the last few cases.
02:03They were big investigations.
02:04I needed lots of resources.
02:06I'm just reminding you that budgets are tighter than ever.
02:09It's something to be aware of in the future.
02:11Perhaps you're right.
02:15We should not discuss work.
02:17Let's talk about something else.
02:24Ivy, Mr Potts will be back soon.
02:33Sneaking out the back door in the dead of night.
02:35If you're 15 again.
02:41Are you brooding?
02:42No.
02:43You sure?
02:44I'm perfectly fine.
02:51See you tomorrow night?
02:52You will.
02:54Marvellous.
02:56Marvellous.
03:11Marvellous.
03:35Marvellous.
03:38Marvellous.
03:39Oh, the post is here. I'll get it.
03:55Careful!
03:58Oh.
04:00Still nothing for Mr Wormsley?
04:02I thought he'd come to his senses by now. I'd apologised.
04:05He's a stubborn man. A bit like someone else I know.
04:08Oh, you'll apologise soon enough.
04:10Then I will be back at work before you can say you could ever expose them.
04:13That's a post-mortem condition.
04:14Perhaps something later. I don't want you to be late for work.
04:16I'll detain you not a moment longer, Majel.
04:19Oh. I am sorry, Barnabas.
04:22You know how I'd love to hear all about your medical knowledge?
04:24What do I always say?
04:27But should I ever write my memoirs, you would be the first to read them.
04:31Exactly.
04:33Mwah.
04:34Right. That drawing room won't spring clean itself.
04:37There's nothing wrong with the drawing room.
04:38I'll be the judge of that.
04:47Come.
04:49Sergio, for a moment.
04:50Only if you're quick.
04:53I've been given rather irksome orders from the superintendent.
04:56Still, we live to serve and all that.
04:58As I'm new here, I just wanted to check something, but it's a bit awkward. I don't really know how to put it.
05:05Concisely, I have a train to catch.
05:07Do you think it's alright for a copper to be romantically involved with a lady he works with?
05:13Why'd you ask?
05:14Maybe you have something to say, Detective Willis, and say it.
05:23I've been out for dinner with a lady from the clerical office.
05:28Twice, actually.
05:31Miss Isabel Summers.
05:32I'd like to take her out a third time, but I want to check with you first.
05:37I'm not her father, Detective Willis. What you do in your free time is your own business.
05:42Thank you, sir.
05:45Right. I'm off to Hertfordshire, where apparently the local police need my help.
05:49According to our esteemed superintendent, anyway.
05:52We really must stop him reading the newspapers.
05:54Newspapers, sir.
05:57Wonderful news, is it not?
06:02It's a theft, Clarence. My thoughts are with the victims.
06:05Well, as are mine.
06:07I also had other thoughts about how it could be monetized.
06:12Trafalgar Spring is, as you know, the most famous racehorse in the land,
06:15but are you aware of the scandal involving his owners?
06:18Enlighten me.
06:23The horse's owners, Lord and Lady Roberts, have recently been granted a divorce.
06:27There were accusations of infidelity on both sides,
06:30and things became increasingly bitter during the court case.
06:33They fought over everything. Property, money, heirlooms.
06:37Didn't she insist on keeping her title?
06:39Oh, you do read the gossip pages.
06:41Only the headlines.
06:43Well, all the other matters were resolved,
06:45but the sticking point was their prize-winning racehorse, Trafalgar Spring.
06:50Both sides wished to keep him.
06:52Precisely.
06:53And Lady Roberts managed to prove that she had bought him as a foal with her own money,
06:57and the court found in her favor the horse was being kept at Lord Roberts' stables.
07:03So the judge ordered him to give the animal back to his former wife.
07:06But before he could do so...
07:13Intriguing.
07:14Intriguing and potentially rewarding,
07:16she's offered £100 for his safe return.
07:22We must make an appointment with her immediately.
07:24I've already done so.
07:28She's an acquaintance of Mr. Nash from his horse-racing days.
07:31We met her on several occasions.
07:33Not though, Clarence.
07:34Though we must proceed with caution.
07:36Lady Roberts blames her husband for the horse's theft,
07:38and that man is as well-connected as they come.
07:42I take it you know who his cousin is.
07:44As I was telling the police commissioner,
07:47I've been breeding horses for 30 years.
07:51And Trafalgar Spring is the cream of the crop.
07:55He practically glides across the turf.
07:58Have you seen him race?
07:59I haven't, sir, no.
08:02What kind of policeman are you?
08:04I thought you lot were always at the track.
08:07You were telling me about the night of the theft.
08:09He was locked up in his usual stall.
08:13Chain and padlock.
08:16There was a hell of a storm that night,
08:18and Evans, my groundskeeper, didn't arrive until first light.
08:24Which is when he found.
08:27The chain was cut, the door was open,
08:31and Trafalgar Spring was gone.
08:36Of course, I fired him on the spot.
08:39No doubt in my mind that the man was in cahoots with her.
08:42Her?
08:44My former wife.
08:46Clearly she paid him to take the horse.
08:49And now she has it hidden somewhere, I'm sure.
08:52I understood Lady Roberts was awarded the animal as part of the divorce settlement.
08:56Why would she steal her own property?
08:57I'm appealing against that decision, and my lawyers have assured me that I have every chance of winning, and she knows it.
09:07She paid off my groundskeeper.
09:10You can be sure, either with money or other favours.
09:18I want the woman arrested.
09:21The local police have already spoken to Lady Roberts, and taken statements from all your grounds staff, including Mr. Evans, your groundskeeper.
09:26I'm only here to oversee things, not get directly involved.
09:29I am cousin to Her Majesty the Queen, and godfather to the Prime Minister's son.
09:38Do I really have to explain to you the ways in which I could make your life difficult?
09:46Now do as you told and find my bloody horse.
09:50We appreciate you seeing us at such short notice, Lady Roberts.
10:06Nash and sons. That was who you say you worked for?
10:11Yes, Mr. Patrick Nash. You met him several times at the Grand National, along with myself.
10:15Mr. Nash was something of a rogue, as I recall. Isn't he in prison now?
10:23He's served his time, and since been released.
10:27Good news for his sons, I suppose. Not that he has any.
10:34Perhaps you could tell us a little more about Trafalgar Spring? I've followed his progress over the years. He's quite something.
10:41Indeed he is. I bought him as a coat, with money my father gave me before I was married.
10:49Trafalgar Spring far out shone any of the horses being trained by my former husband, much to his annoyance.
10:59He truly is a magnificent creature.
11:02Yes, he won two classics in his first season, is that right? The Derby and the St. Ledger?
11:06What can you offer that Culpeppers, or Malone's, or any of the other firms who have come calling, cannot?
11:17Well, um... Lord Roberts is, to say the least, a very influential man. No doubt he'll use that influence against you. As a woman I know...
11:28I don't give a damn about your struggles as a woman. What can you offer that the others cannot?
11:37Lady Roberts, your husband is appealing against the terms of the divorce. Should he succeed, he will reclaim everything that you have been awarded. Not just the horse, but the houses and the money.
11:50There are, however, ways that one can hide one's assets. Which perhaps I could show you.
11:59Patrick Nash was a crook. But a wealthy one.
12:05You find my horse. And you hide my money.
12:18We look forward to working with you, Lady Roberts.
12:21Your tea, madam.
12:23If I had wanted tea, I would have rung the bell!
12:27Get out!
12:28Find out everything you can about that divorce settlement. It's your job to keep her happy.
12:38Well, happy might be a bit of a stretch, but I'll try my best.
12:42I'll see if I can find out if anyone had a grudge against either of them.
12:48Miss Scarlet?
12:51Inspector Blake?
12:53I'd, uh, ask what you're doing here, but I assume it's about a missing racehorse?
12:56You wish to acquire Lady Roberts as a client?
13:00You assume correctly, and I can happily report that we were successful.
13:04Beating who-who was it, Clarence? Malone's and Culpepper's to the contract.
13:08Well, as I always say, they are no match for you.
13:11I always find actions speak louder than words.
13:16Good day, Inspector Blake.
13:18Scarlet?
13:19Mr. Pettigrew?
13:23Have you fallen out with the Inspector?
13:24Not at all.
13:25You just seem rather officious and to the point.
13:28Inspector Blake is a client of mine, and that's how I am with clients.
13:31No, you're not.
13:33Well, I shall be from now on.
13:50Barnabas?
13:51Oh, good evening, my jewel.
13:52Well, what do you think?
13:53About what?
13:54I've given the room a deep clean.
13:55I'm sure you'll agree it's transformed, particularly with the chair in a slightly different position.
14:11You spent all day cleaning?
14:14Well, I did drop by the post office to see if there was a problem with the mail.
14:18I thought that might be why I had not received a letter from Mr. Wormsley.
14:21And is there a problem?
14:23There is not, no.
14:25But no matter, I'm still to finish my to-do list.
14:28Next up, ah, item 37.
14:31Rearrange Ivy's burgeoning recipe book.
14:34My recipe book?
14:35As I need to thank me, my jewel, it'll be a pleasure to rearrange it into strict alphabetical order.
14:50Item number 37.
14:52So, have you finished your brooding?
15:04Not quite.
15:07That was our first argument.
15:09It was not only an argument, it was more of a discussion.
15:12One that will be resolved when you say sorry.
15:17I didn't realize an apology was needed.
15:20Well, now you do.
15:22Then, I'm sorry.
15:32I promise we wouldn't talk about work during our personal time, however-
15:37What are my theories on the missing resources?
15:38If I were to suggest that Lord Roberts fake the theft in order to punish his former wife, what would you say?
15:47It's a possibility, but I'm keeping an open mind.
15:51Do you also think-
15:52Is this us not talking about work?
15:54I assume I can trust you not to go into my bag and look through my case notes.
16:06What a low opinion you have of me.
16:09Hmm.
16:15Inspector Blake. Telegram.
16:24I'm afraid our evening's going to be cut short. Detective Willows has requested my assistance.
16:30I'm going to go next door and ask Mrs. Banbury to watch Sophia.
16:33Well, I'd be happy to stay.
16:35Well, maybe sometime.
16:37Well, there's wine and it appears there's plenty to read.
16:41Well, if you're sure.
16:45I'll be back soon as I can.
16:54Bye.
16:55Bye.
17:24Good evening, sir.
17:50What are those?
17:51Sorry to disturb your evening, but I received an urgent call from Hertfordshire Constabulary.
17:58Looks like carriage tracks, sir.
18:01They believe this may be connected to the missing horse.
18:04The stable's only a mile or so away.
18:06When was the body discovered?
18:07Two hours ago by a passerby.
18:10The local police have identified him as Jack Lawson.
18:13He was a horse trainer.
18:18Who did he work for?
18:20Lady Roberts.
18:29Where is Papa?
18:31Oh, oh, he had to go out.
18:34He asked me to look after you.
18:37Can't you sleep?
18:37How about I come and read to you for a bit?
18:44Let's see what we've got.
18:46Ah, yes.
18:47Through the looking glass.
18:49Why don't we learn more about Alice's adventures?
18:52Yes, please.
18:53Yes, please.
19:06Good morning.
19:36I apologise for not coming back sooner.
19:44The crime scene was more challenging than usual.
19:47Crime scene?
19:49I can't get into details.
19:51It was something of a conflict of interest.
19:53Is this connected to the missing resource?
19:59I'm not a mind reader, Alexander.
20:01Is that a yes or a no?
20:04What happened to our agreement not to discuss work during our private time?
20:09What, so you're not going to tell me?
20:11You see, you are a mind reader.
20:15More coffee?
20:25The body was identified as Jack Lawson.
20:28I understand he trained Trafalgar Spring.
20:31He used to.
20:33As soon as I filed for divorce, my husband banned Lawson from the estate.
20:39His body was found near the stables where Trafalgar Spring was taken with what appeared to be carriage
20:44tracks and hoof prints.
20:46Do you think he was involved in the theft?
20:48I have to consider all possibilities, Lady Roberts.
20:52Do you have any idea of his recent movements?
20:58I did hear, it is just a rumour.
21:03But I heard that my husband had enquired about his services.
21:10Clarence, I have some news.
21:17There's been a significant development on the hunt for Trafalgar Spring.
21:21Excellent, what is it?
21:23I'm not entirely sure.
21:25You may have to give me a little more information than that.
21:28Some sort of crime was committed last night.
21:30What kind of crime?
21:31I'm not entirely sure.
21:33And where was this?
21:36Well, I'm not entirely sure about that either.
21:39Forgive me, but what does make you entirely sure this is a significant development?
21:45I have it on good authority that Inspector Blake was called out to a crime scene last night
21:49and that crime scene is connected to our case.
21:51But you don't know what happened or where it was?
21:54Precisely.
21:56Now this is what we do know.
21:58The horse was stolen from Lord Roberts' stables.
22:01So really, I should go there, take a look around.
22:04But I need to find a way to visit undetected.
22:07How about you?
22:09Anything of interest?
22:10Well, I've been wading through Lady Roberts' finances, which are a muddle to say the least.
22:16Particularly the hiring and firing of domestic staff.
22:19It seems that both she and Lord Roberts have been shedding servants at a rate of knots
22:23due to the scandal of the divorce.
22:25Is Lord Roberts still hiring?
22:28I believe so. Why?
22:39Miss Reynolds?
22:40Yes.
22:41Miss Edith Berry has arrived.
22:43Ah.
22:44Send her in.
22:45And fetch the boys, please.
22:51Miss Berry.
22:52Pleasure to meet you.
22:53I'm Miss Alice Reynolds, the housekeeper.
22:55Please, take a seat.
22:59Thank you for seeing me at such a notice.
23:01Hmm.
23:02When I landed the vacancy for a nanny, my heart soared.
23:04I was most keen to see you before the position was filled.
23:07Have you had much experience with children?
23:11I've worked for three wonderful families.
23:15Oh.
23:16I adore children.
23:17Well, the previous nanny left rather abruptly.
23:21The unpleasantness with Lord and Lady Roberts hangs heavy over us all.
23:26The Roberts have two sons, Sebastian and Lionel.
23:30I have other matters to attend to, but perhaps you would like to spend some time with the boys.
23:37See how you get on.
23:39There's nothing I would enjoy more.
23:41Hmm.
23:42Ah.
23:43Sebastian.
23:44Lionel.
23:45This is Miss Berry.
23:47She will be looking after you this afternoon.
23:49Best behaviour, please.
23:56Good afternoon, boys.
23:58Now, I have two suggestions as to how we spend our time together.
24:03Suggestion one, a rigorous test of Latin and algebra.
24:10Suggestion two, a game where I ask you questions, and if you answer correctly, then I reward you with sweets.
24:15Yes.
24:16The game it is.
24:18Excellent.
24:19Now, first question.
24:21Who knows where the stables are?
24:28Good afternoon, Fred.
24:31Hello, Ivy.
24:32Oh, Barnabas.
24:33What are you doing here?
24:35Oh.
24:36I come with the most wonderful news, my jewel.
24:38Something remarkable has happened.
24:40Mr Wormsey has apologised and given you your job back.
24:42Not as yet, no.
24:43I'm referring to this.
24:45My memoirs.
24:46Tales of a mortuary clerk by Barnabas Potts.
24:51Oh, it was slow going at first, but as soon as the dam of creativity burst open, then words just cascaded from my mind like water from a dam that, as I say, burst open.
25:04You've written your memoirs?
25:07Oh.
25:08You're not always telling me what fascinating tales I possess.
25:10Mm-hm.
25:11Well, now, I've put them on the page for all to read.
25:14I'd begun to anyway.
25:15This is just the first chapter.
25:17Spring, 1857.
25:19I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions you may have.
25:23And this is just one chapter?
25:25Indeed.
25:26For I've left no stone unturned in my effort to delight the reader.
25:30Every detail, no matter how small it's there on the page.
25:34Well, I must confess her rather tense bed of crab in the forearm.
25:37Well, we'll have to get you a typewriter if you keep this up.
25:40Well, I'll keep you in after a moment longer.
25:43We will talk again at home.
25:45Oh, I won't be home till late.
25:47I have to cover past the night shift.
25:48Ah.
25:49No matter.
25:51I will keep myself busy writing the next distort.
25:55Wharton, 1857.
25:58Wasp.
26:05Whew.
26:18Oh!
26:22Miss Berry? What on earth are you doing in here?
26:49And where are the boys?
26:51Hiding. We're playing hide and seek.
26:54Well, go and find them immediately. They should never be left alone. Ever.
27:04I take it you'll hear about Lawson. I heard his body was found last night.
27:11How well did you know Mr. Lawson?
27:13Hardly at all. He worked for her. I had my own man.
27:18Is it right you banned Lawson from your stables when the divorce proceedings began?
27:21Didn't trust him. And for the record, I'm quite sure that he and my former wife were more than just trainer and owner.
27:31You're suggesting an affair?
27:34There are so many rumors about her, anything is possible.
27:38I spoke to Lady Robertson. She suggested that you'd offered Lawson this job back.
27:42And you believed her?
27:45For God's sake man, are you a fool or just incompetent?
27:53Look, who knows what happened to Lawson?
27:57But you can bet that she was involved somehow, both in his death and the theft of my horse.
28:06That woman has a corrupted soul. And she will stop at nothing.
28:12What the devil?
28:17Give me... Give me back my...
28:21Stop this and watch!
28:23Who the hell are you?
28:25My name's Miss Berry. I...
28:30Inspector Blake.
28:32You know this woman?
28:34Well... I can explain.
28:42What will Lord Roberts do next?
28:45He will complain that I haven't arrested you.
28:48He will complain that I haven't arrested his wife.
28:50He will complain that I haven't found the horse.
28:53In summary, he will complain a great deal and make my life incredibly difficult.
28:56Rather as you do.
28:59I know we agree not to discuss work, but if we had, situations like this afternoon might have been avoided.
29:05Firstly, do not blame me for what happened.
29:08Secondly, do not ask me to share confidential information when your client is a suspect in the case.
29:13Is there a thirdly?
29:16Possibly.
29:18I'm still thinking.
29:21I have a proposal.
29:23I will consider terminating my contract with Lady Roberts if you tell me everything you know about the case.
29:28But I reserve the right to make that decision once I've heard your conclusions.
29:32How does that sound?
29:33Unacceptable.
29:34Alexander, I appreciate this is difficult.
29:37And if I was in your position I would keep my cards close to my chest too.
29:40Not that I'd ever be in your position since I'm a woman.
29:44Thirdly, do not try and extract information out of me using guilt.
29:47I resent that suggestion.
29:49It's not a suggestion, it's an accusation.
29:54Just so you know, this goes both ways.
29:57Perhaps I have information that will be interesting to you.
29:59You don't.
30:00Blake!
30:01Superintendent.
30:02Yes, sir.
30:03All you are saying are words that make no sense.
30:05You are not explaining it clearly.
30:06Stop waffling, man.
30:07Be concise.
30:08This is what I'm doing my best but as I have said, your financial affairs are quite challenging.
30:10Can you protect my money or not?
30:11Yes, I can.
30:12I can.
30:13But I just need a little more time to fully understand your finances.
30:15What is that to understand?
30:16I thought you were an accountant.
30:18Lady Roberts.
30:19Lady Roberts, you have numerous bank accounts and a bewildering array of investments.
30:21None of which are providing any kind of return, by the way.
30:23There are also many payments with no detailed reference.
30:24my money or not? Yes, I can, I can, but I just need a little more time to fully understand
30:29your finances. What is that to understand? I thought you were an accountant. Lady Roberts,
30:35you have numerous bank accounts and a bewildering array of investments, none of which are providing
30:40any kind of return, by the way. There are also many payments with no detailed reference.
30:46For instance, fifty pounds to a Mr. M. Butterworth. He's my upholsterer. I have
30:54had to set up an entirely new household. Would you have me go to the workhouse?
30:59Oh, Lady Roberts. No, don't mind me.
31:07Um, a hundred and twenty pounds to a Mrs. Ruddy? She runs a spa in Bath. I was stricken with
31:18melancholy after the divorce. I need it to take the waters. Yes, of course. But a whopping
31:27two hundred and fifty pounds to a Mr. Daniel O'Dwyer? He is an old acquaintance who runs
31:35a charity for retired racehorses. I will not apologise for having a kind heart, and I do
31:42not appreciate being questioned in this way. No, but it's just that if I am going to help,
31:47I do need to go through every detail of your violence. And you? What have you found out
31:51about my missing horse? What on earth is that?
32:10Lady Roberts? If you want your horse back, pay three hundred pounds into locker three three
32:16two at Kings Cross Station at eight o'clock tomorrow night. Tell the police the animal
32:21dies.
32:22Oh!
32:25It was addressed to you, Lady Roberts.
32:28Who else knew that you were here?
32:30I told no one. My driver dropped me two streets away. I don't want anyone knowing my business.
32:37Pay them. I will give you the money.
32:44Well, yes, but we must let the police know.
32:46No! I don't want anything more to do with this whole damn business!
32:53Do as they say. Pay them the ransom.
33:00And when my horse is returned, you will receive one hundred pounds.
33:05Well, that's that, then.
33:18Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Extortion with the threat of violence is a serious crime,
33:23and Inspector Blake is under pressure to capture those responsible. If we say nothing, they'll get away.
33:28Well, that is his problem, not ours. We have a business to run.
33:31There are good reasons to involve him.
33:33There are many reasons not to. One hundred pounds worth, to be precise. Unless I'm missing something.
33:40You're acting in the most peculiar manner. Something is amiss.
33:43I cannot cross Inspector Blake, and that's fine.
33:45But why?
33:46Because I can't.
33:47Eliza, what has changed?
33:48Everything!
33:49You've not fallen out with Inspector Blake.
33:59You've fallen in with him. It all makes sense now.
34:02Have you lost your mind? Think of the damage to your reputation. Not to mention the conflict of interest in Scotland Yard.
34:10And what of our clients? They will question where your loyalties lie.
34:14And what if things do not end well between the two of you? We've lost our main source of revenue.
34:18I am aware of all that.
34:20And yet, still you have done it.
34:24If our business fails...
34:25Eliza!
34:27I have nothing.
34:29You know things were finally smooth sailing, but you are just like Mr Nurse.
34:34Intent on always rocking the damn boot!
34:36Barnabas?
34:51I'm home!
34:58Barnabas?
35:06TCHNIC
35:10TCHNIC
35:24TCHNIC
35:25TCHNIC
35:30TCHNIC
35:32Oh, you gave me a fright.
35:59Sorry, I was miles away.
36:02Everything all right?
36:05Yes.
36:10No.
36:16I've never seen Clarence so upset.
36:19Clarence is just doing his job.
36:21I understand his concerns.
36:23But this relationship with Inspector Blake is a long time coming.
36:27I've never known you so happy.
36:30I am happy.
36:32I just don't want everything I've worked for to be for nothing.
36:36Do you want my advice?
36:38Does it start with when you were a little girl?
36:41If you had a case that in solving would mean harm to me and my reputation, what would you do?
36:49Well, if there's no dilemma you would come first.
36:53Because you care about me?
36:55Of course.
36:56And there's your answer.
37:04I'll take the blackmail letter to Inspector Blake in the morning.
37:07You're always right.
37:08Could you please tell my husband that?
37:14Inspector Blake?
37:15Good morning, Miss Scarlet.
37:16Detective Willis.
37:17I'm waiting on Inspector Blake.
37:18Any idea where he is?
37:19He was in with the superintendent.
37:20I'm waiting on Inspector Blake.
37:21Any idea where he is?
37:22He was in with the superintendent first thing.
37:23The meeting must have run over.
37:24Oh, that never bodes well.
37:28Would you like me to pass on a message?
37:29The autopsy report he requested finally came through.
37:30I'm waiting on Inspector Blake.
37:31I'm waiting on Inspector Blake.
37:32Any idea where he is?
37:33He was in with the superintendent first thing.
37:48The meeting must have run over.
37:49Oh, that never bodes well.
37:51Would you like me to pass on a message?
37:54The autopsy report he requested finally came through.
37:57I'll leave it on his desk.
37:59I'll let him know.
38:01Good day, Miss Scarlet.
38:02Yeah.
38:27Daniel O'Dwyer.
38:28Good morning, sir.
38:29Yeah, it's far from good.
38:30I've just been in with a super.
38:31More complaints from Lord Roberts?
38:32Well, he's consistent.
38:33I'll give him that.
38:34Well, still early, so let's be optimistic and hope for a better day ahead.
38:38Well, I might be able to help you with that, sir.
38:39The coroner's report for Jack Lawson came through.
38:40I've put it on your desk.
38:41Cause of death?
38:42Internal bleeding caused by a ruptured liver.
38:43There was also severe bruising on the abdomen in which the coroner had a theory.
38:44He said that he's seen that before amongst stable hands and jockeys.
38:45Kick from a horse?
38:46Exactly, sir.
38:47Well, it was late at night on a dark forest lane.
38:50It could have been an accident transgression.
38:51It was late at night.
38:52But it was late at night on a dark forest lane.
38:53It could have been an accident.
38:54The coroner's report for Jack Lawson came through.
38:56I've put it on your desk.
38:57Cause of death?
38:58Internal bleeding caused by a ruptured liver.
39:00There was also severe bruising on the abdomen in which the coroner had a theory.
39:04He said he'd seen that before amongst stable hands and jockeys.
39:07Kick from a horse?
39:09Exactly, sir.
39:10Well, it was late at night on a dark forest lane.
39:15It could have been an accident transferring the animal from one horse box to another.
39:21I've looked into this Jack Lawson.
39:23Couldn't find anything on him in Hertfordshire where he lived,
39:25but I did find an old arrest sheet here in the records room.
39:29Lawson was Irish.
39:30Came to London ten years ago, but he had a different name then.
39:33Daniel O'Dwyer.
39:36He left Ireland with a mountain of unpaid debts and a reputation for race fixing.
39:41So, when he arrived in London, he called himself Jack Lawson as a fresh start.
39:47Good work. Well done.
39:49So, you say you left the files on my desk?
39:52I left it right there with Miss Scarlett.
39:56Miss Scarlett was here.
40:11Oh.
40:14There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.
40:16Oh, uh, uh, something I wanted to say and I needed time to think.
40:20There's no time for thinking, Clarence. I have news on the case.
40:23No, no, please let me finish.
40:26Very well.
40:26I'm sorry for what I said last night. I was just frustrated.
40:36Our business means an awful lot to me. Apart from Mother, that's all I have.
40:41And you mean an awful lot to me, too.
40:45You are a good friend, Eliza.
40:48It's surprising how few friends I was left with once I had a criminal record.
40:51Thank you. Speaking of criminal records...
40:55But my first thought should have been your happiness.
41:00You, of all people, deserve to be happy.
41:02And if Inspector Blank makes you happy, then that is what is most important.
41:10That means a great deal. Thank you.
41:13Now, have you finished?
41:17I have.
41:19What did you want to tell me?
41:21So this Daniel O'Dwyer that Lady Roberts made payments to
41:29was an ex-convict?
41:31Contrary to what you told us, he didn't run a charity for retired resources.
41:35He was wanted in Ireland for unpaid debts.
41:38Changed his name to Jack Lawson to escape arrest.
41:40And wound up dead?
41:41That was the crime scene that Inspector Blank attended the other night.
41:45Well, no wonder she didn't want the police involved in the kidnapping.
41:48She's in this up to her neck.
41:49But how do you know all this?
41:54You stole a file from Inspector Blank's office?
41:57I temporarily borrowed it.
41:59My intention was to tell Inspector Blank about the ransom note, but circumstances have changed, which they are wont to do.
42:04As long as the horse is found and the thief is brought to justice, that's all he'll care about.
42:08And that and the confidential file you stole from his desk.
42:11I'll worry about that later.
42:12We have a horse to find first.
42:14And we may not receive the fee from Lady Roberts, but the publicity will be invaluable.
42:19Now the ransom note says that the bag drop will be at eight o'clock tonight, which gives us seven hours until then.
42:25But how do we find the horse?
42:27I've been studying the ransom note, removing the letters and rearranging them, and it turns out that the words were cut from the same newspaper.
42:34Kingsbury Herald?
42:35Yes, it's a local newspaper sold in only two postal districts in northwest London.
42:41I had bet the money that the horse has been kept in that area.
42:44We need a map.
42:46One that shows buildings on it.
42:49Buildings big enough to hide a horse?
42:52You'll make a detective of you here, Clarence.
43:11Good afternoon, my Jewel.
43:14You really should have woken me this morning.
43:16Well, I didn't want to disturb you.
43:18You look so worn out.
43:20I cannot dispute the fact that all this writing has left me feeling somewhat fatigued.
43:24Not to mention played havoc with my legs all digitorum profundus.
43:28Oh!
43:29Never mind my ailments.
43:32What did you think of my first chapter?
43:36I very much enjoyed it.
43:39But perhaps it might benefit from a little trim here and there.
43:43Trim?
43:44It is rather long.
43:46There's a lot of detail about the management of the mortuary budget.
43:49Oh.
43:50Well, perhaps I could be a bit more economical.
43:53Might go some way to ease my current malady to.
43:57Perhaps a little rest from the writing might be the best thing.
44:00In the meantime, you could get your old job back
44:02by apologising to Mr Wormsley rather than waiting on him.
44:06You want me to give up the writing?
44:08I know the idea of apologising goes against your principles, but...
44:11You want me to give up the writing?
44:13Barnabas.
44:15You're a wonderful writer.
44:18Hm.
44:19But these twinges can start small and before you know it, you have an acute condition.
44:24Look at my mother's gout.
44:27Hmm.
44:28Perhaps you are right, my Jewel.
44:37I know just what to do.
44:39Mrs Potts, have you seen Miss Scarlet?
44:45Not today, no.
44:47Well, I need to speak to her.
44:48I've been to the office, the house.
44:50She's not there.
44:51What has that girl gone and done now?
44:52If you see her, would you be kind enough to direct her to my office immediately?
44:55Yes, Inspector.
44:56Of course.
44:57Sir.
44:58Yes.
44:59It's Miss Scarlet.
45:00Where is she?
45:02Gentlemen of the press, thank you for coming so expeditiously.
45:15I am Eliza Scarlet, private investigator.
45:18As you can see, I have found Trafalgar Spring, the award-winning race horse that all London
45:24has been searching for.
45:25Miss Scarlet, could you confirm where and where the horse was located?
45:28What is the target of Miss Scarlet?
45:30I did not do this alone, however, but alongside the dedicated Inspector Alexander Blake of Scotland
45:37Yard.
45:38Inspector Blake, how long have you and Miss Scarlet been working together?
45:40Inspector Blake.
45:41Never was there a more diligent, talented officer.
45:44Inspector Blake, do you have any suspects in custody at this time?
45:47Inspector Blake, where did you find the horse?
45:51Inspector Blake, where did you find the horse?
45:52Inspector Blake.
45:53Inspector Blake, can you give us any more information about the horse?
45:58Neither Miss Scarlet or myself will be giving any further comment at this time, as the investigation
46:03is still ongoing.
46:05How long have you equipped with the morning heralders been?
46:07Inspector Blake, that's enough for today.
46:10On your way.
46:11Name your address as a thief.
46:13Some driver Jack Lawson paid to transport the horse.
46:17But it wasn't just Lawson.
46:19He had help.
46:21Inside help.
46:22Inside help.
46:29If anyone stole that horse, it was her.
46:31The man is a liar.
46:33He would kill his own mother if it meant getting his hands on my horse.
46:37How dare you speak of my mother, who, by the way, never liked you.
46:42You're not suggesting that you yourself stole the horse.
46:46We know it was Jack Lawson.
46:48Real name Daniel O'Dwyer.
46:50A horse trainer with a criminal past.
46:53Contrary to what you told me, you didn't donate money to O'Dwyer's racehorse charity.
46:58But rather you paid him to steal Trafalgar Spring.
47:02Ha!
47:03No court in the land will let you have the horse now.
47:08And on further delving into O'Dwyer's accounts, we found that you, Lord Roberts, had sold him a property in London for a ridiculously low price just last month.
47:18Despite saying you've had no dealings with him.
47:21I told you so.
47:23Lies trip off his tongue like the serpent he is.
47:27I would wager that you both had some arrangement with Daniel O'Dwyer.
47:32But he betrayed both of you.
47:34And intended on selling to a breeder who would put the horse out to stud on the black market.
47:40And what of the man who held my horse to ransom?
47:44It is he who should be in custody, not I.
47:47The man in question has been arrested.
47:50He was hired by O'Dwyer to transport the horse to a breeder.
47:55When the horse kicked out at O'Dwyer he panicked, left O'Dwyer fatally injured and drove off with Trafalgar Spring.
48:01Luckily for us, he got greedy and decided to keep the horse himself and ransom it.
48:10Extortion and fraud are extremely serious offences.
48:15However, I'm inclined to be generous.
48:19To press no charges, speak no more about it.
48:22But I cannot speak for my colleague here who is very well connected with the press.
48:26I am indeed, Inspector Blake.
48:29And what a story it would make.
48:32However, I'm sure Miss Scarlet can be persuaded to keep this whole debacle quiet.
48:36I believe that she, like me, has had enough of the pair of you.
48:39What do you suggest?
48:44Drop the appeal case.
48:49And allow Lady Roberts to keep her horse.
48:54And you will pay Miss Scarlet her fee.
49:00Her full fee.
49:03With a bonus for her continued silence.
49:09I trust this is an end to the matter.
49:18Barnabas!
49:24I'm home!
49:33Barnabas?
49:35One.
49:36Looted.
49:38Ounce.
49:39Of.
49:42What a mess are you doing.
49:44Writing, my jaw.
49:46When I left you earlier, I went straight to the stationers on Cockboard Lane, Quill and Quandary.
49:50They had a typewriter there on sale for half the usual price.
49:55Oh!
49:57As you said, so much easier than writing by hand.
50:01But I thought you were going to get your old job back at the mortuary.
50:04Why would I do that when you yourself said I was a wonderful writer?
50:08Oh!
50:10Oh!
50:12Oh!
50:14One fluid ounce of...
50:16I-O-Ding!
50:17Hmm!
50:29You know you could have told me about the ransom.
50:31Well, now that you take away my moment in the sun.
50:33I've already had three offers of work from that publicity.
50:36Besides, I was keeping to your rule of not discussing work.
50:39I believe it was our rule.
50:42And one we should stick to.
50:44Agreed.
50:46It's nice going out together.
50:50I don't know this Aaron very well.
50:52It's far enough out of the way to enjoy some privacy.
50:55And if anyone should recognise us, the tables are almost big enough to hide under.
51:02Clarence knows about us.
51:04He guessed.
51:05Well, it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out.
51:11So, let's enjoy the quiet before the storm.
51:14May I?
51:22Did you hear about that robbery that went wrong in Blackfriars?
51:25No.
51:27Does that breach our rule?
51:29Oh.
51:31It does a little, yes.
51:35What if we amend the rule?
51:40We're allowed to discuss work that doesn't directly concern us.
51:44I'm about to take over the case.
51:47Hmm.
51:49I'd say I'll have it.
51:51When I say the burglary went wrong, I mean it went spectacularly wrong.
51:55Do you tell?
51:57So, it all started.
51:59It was bizarre, mate.
52:11What is typical foresight?
52:13Brace yourself.
52:14You're about to discover.
52:18Something rather exciting.
52:20What more does one need?
52:22How splendid.
52:26And it will be all that you've dreamed of.
52:34And more.
52:43Mr. Moses Valentine.
52:45Miss Eliza Scarlet.
52:47Hello?
52:49They're trying to free us.
52:50We need to go.
52:51Now!
52:52What if I come into a pub like this with an uncut diamond in my bag?
52:54She's a liability.
52:55She's a liability.
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