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00:00Do you have dinner plans this week? No, nothing is yet.
00:05I was thinking there's a nice little bistro south of the river. We could go
00:14there for dinner one night. I'd like that. We can discuss the Lewis case. Or perhaps we could talk
00:20about it now. What does that mean? I've given that investigation to Culpeppers.
00:30What? Why? Eliza. It doesn't matter. I shouldn't have said anything. It's your prerogative to hire
00:38whoever you wish. Would you like me to explain? No. Yes. I have to use other agencies as well
00:46as yours. Otherwise, I will be accused of favoritism. It's not favoritism. It's pragmatism. I would
00:52have solved that case in a heartbeat. There's also the matter of... Let's not discuss work
00:58in our personal time. The matter of what?
01:04Your expenses have been quite excessive on the last few cases.
01:08They were big investigations. I needed lots of resources. I'm just reminding you the budgets
01:12are tighter than ever. It's something to be aware of in the future.
01:19Perhaps you're right. We should not discuss work. Let's talk about something else.
01:23Heidi, Mr. Potts will be back soon.
01:37Sneaking out the back door in the dead of night. I feel 15 again.
01:40Are you brooding? No. You sure? I'm perfectly fine.
01:54See you tomorrow night? You will.
01:58Marvellous. Marvellous.
02:08Oh! Potts is here. I'll get it. Careful!
02:18Oh. Still nothing for Mr. Wormsley? I thought he'd come to his senses by now. I'd apologised.
02:24He's a stubborn man. A bit like someone else I know.
02:27Oh, he'll apologise soon enough. Then I will be back at work before you can say you could ever
02:31experience them. That's a post-mortem condition. Perhaps something later. I don't want to be late
02:34for work. I'll detain you not a moment longer, Majel. Oh. I am sorry, Barnabas. You know how I'd
02:40love to hear all about your medical knowledge. What do I always say?
02:45But should I ever write my memoirs, you would be the first to read them.
02:49Exactly. Right. That drawing room won't spring clean itself.
02:54There's nothing wrong with the drawing room. I'll be the judge of that.
02:56Come. Sir, do you have a moment? Only if you're quick. I've been given rather irksome orders from
03:11the superintendent. Still, we live to serve and all that. As I'm new here, I just wanted to
03:19check something, but it's a bit awkward. I don't really know how to put it. Concisely,
03:22I have a train to catch. Do you think it's all right for a copper to be romantically involved
03:28with a lady he works with? Why'd you ask?
03:37Maybe you have something to say, Detective Ellis, and say it.
03:41I've been out for dinner with a lady from the clerical office. Twice, actually. Miss Isabel Summers.
03:49I'd like to take her out a third time, but I want to check with you first.
03:51I'm not her father, Detective Ellis. What you do in your free time is your own business.
03:56Thank you, sir.
03:59Right. I'm off to Hertfordshire, where apparently the local police need my help.
04:03According to our esteemed superintendent, anyway. We really must stop him reading the newspapers.
04:08Newspapers, sir.
04:11Wonderful news, is it not?
04:13It's a theft, Clarence. My thoughts are with the victims.
04:18Well, as am I. I also had other thoughts about how it could be monetized.
04:25Trafalgar Spring is, as you know, the most famous racehorse in the land, but are you aware of the
04:29scandal involving his owners?
04:30Enlighten me.
04:34The horse's owners, Lord and Lady Roberts, have recently been granted a divorce. There were
04:40accusations of infidelity on both sides, and things became increasingly bitter during the court case.
04:45They fought over everything. Property, money, heirlooms.
04:48Didn't she insist on keeping her title?
04:50Oh, you do read the gossip pages.
04:53Any of the headlines?
04:54Hmm. Well, all the other matters were resolved, but the sticking point was their prize-winning
04:59racehorse, Trafalgar Spring.
05:02Both sides wished to keep him.
05:03Precisely. Lady Roberts managed to prove that she had bought him as a foe with her own money,
05:08and the court found in her favor the horse was being kept at Lord Roberts' stables.
05:14So the judge ordered him to give the animal back to his former wife,
05:17but before he could do so...
05:23Intriguing.
05:24Intriguing and potentially rewarding.
05:27She's offered £100 for his safe return.
05:32We must make an appointment with her immediately.
05:34I've already done so.
05:37She's an acquaintance of Mr. Nash from his horse racing days.
05:40We met her on several occasions.
05:42Not though, Clarence.
05:44But we must proceed with caution.
05:45Lady Roberts blames her husband for the horse's theft.
05:47And that man is as well-connected as they come.
05:50I take it you know who his cousin is?
05:53As I was telling the police commissioner, I've been breeding horses for 30 years.
05:59And Trafalgar Spring is the cream of the crop.
06:03It practically glides across the turf.
06:06Have you seen him race?
06:07I haven't, son, no.
06:09What kind of policeman are you?
06:12I thought you lot were always at the track.
06:14You were telling me about the night of the theft.
06:16He was locked up in his usual stall.
06:20Chain and padlock.
06:23There was a hell of a storm that night, and Evans, my groundskeeper, didn't arrive until first light.
06:30Which is when he found, the chain was cut, the door was open, and Trafalgar Spring was gone.
06:42Of course, I fired him on the spot.
06:44No doubt in my mind that the man was in cahoots with her.
06:48Her.
06:48Her.
06:49My former wife.
06:51Clearly, she paid him to take the horse.
06:55Now she has it hidden somewhere, I'm sure.
06:58I understood Lady Roberts was awarded the animal as part of the divorce settlement.
07:02Why would she steal her own property?
07:03I'm appealing against that decision, and my lawyers have assured me that I have every chance of winning.
07:10And she knows it.
07:12She paid off my groundskeeper.
07:16You can be sure, either with money or other favours.
07:23I want the woman arrested.
07:25The local police have already spoken to Lady Roberts and taken statements from all your ground staff,
07:29including Mr Evans, your groundskeeper.
07:31I'm only here to oversee things, not get directly involved.
07:33I am cousin to Her Majesty the Queen, and godfather to the Prime Minister's son.
07:41Anna, do I really have to explain to you the ways in which I could make your life difficult?
07:48Anna, do as you're told and find my bloody horse.
08:02We appreciate you seeing us at such short notice, Lady Roberts.
08:08Nash and sons.
08:10That was who you say you worked for?
08:12Yes, Mr Patrick Nash.
08:14You met him several times at the Grand National, along with myself.
08:18Mr Nash was something of a rogue, as I recall.
08:21Isn't he in prison now?
08:24He's served his time, and since been released.
08:28Good news for his sons, I suppose.
08:31Not that he has any.
08:32Perhaps you could tell us a little more about Trafalgar Spring.
08:39I've followed his progress over the years. He's quite something.
08:41Indeed he is.
08:44I bought him as a coat, with money my father gave me before I was married.
08:49Trafalgar Spring far outshone any of the horses being trained by my former husband,
08:56much to his annoyance.
08:59He truly is a magnificent creature.
09:01Yes, he won two classics in his first season, is that right?
09:04The Derby and the St Ledger.
09:09What can you offer that Culpeppers or Malone's or any of the other firms who have come calling cannot?
09:17Well, um, Lord Roberts is, to say the least, a very influential man.
09:24No doubt he'll use that influence against you.
09:26As a woman, I know...
09:27I don't give a damn about your struggles as a woman.
09:29What can you offer that the others cannot?
09:35Lady Roberts, your husband is appealing against the terms of the divorce.
09:40Should he succeed, he will reclaim everything that you have been awarded,
09:44not just the horse, but the houses and the money.
09:47There are, however, ways that one can hide one's assets, which perhaps I could show you.
09:57Patrick Nash was a crook, but a wealthy one.
10:02You find my horse.
10:09You hide my money.
10:13We look forward to working with you, Lady Roberts.
10:16Your tea, madam.
10:17If I had wanted tea, I would have rung the bell!
10:22Get out!
10:23Find out everything you can about that divorce settlement.
10:31It's your job to keep her happy.
10:33Well, happy might be a bit of a stretch, but I'll try my best.
10:36I'll see if I can find out if anyone had a grudge against either of them.
10:42Miss Scarlet?
10:45Inspector Blake?
10:45I'd, uh, ask what you're doing here, but I assume it's about a missing racehorse.
10:51You wish to acquire Lady Roberts as a client?
10:53You assume correctly, and I can happily report that we were successful.
10:57Beating who was it, Clarence? Malone's and Cole Peppers did the contract.
11:00Well, as I always say, they are no match for you.
11:04I always find actions speak louder than words.
11:09Good day, Inspector Blake.
11:10Scarlet?
11:12Mr. Pettigrew?
11:15Have you fallen out with the Inspector?
11:17Not at all.
11:18You just seem rather officious and to the point.
11:20Inspector Blake is a client of mine, and that's how I am with Clarence.
11:23No, you're not.
11:24Well, I shall be from now on.
11:41Barnabas?
11:45Ah, good evening, my jewel.
11:51Well, what do you think?
11:52About what?
11:53I've given the room a deep clean.
11:56I'm sure you'll agree it's transformed, particularly with the chair in a slightly different position.
12:01You spent all day cleaning?
12:04Well, I did drop by the post office to see if there was a problem with the mail.
12:07I thought that might be why I had not received a letter from Mr. Wormsley.
12:10And is there a problem?
12:12There is not, no.
12:14But no matter, I'm still to finish my to-do list.
12:17Next up, ah, item 37.
12:20Rearrange Ivy's burgeoning recipe book.
12:23My recipe book?
12:24As only to thank me, my jewel, it'll be a pleasure to rearrange it into strict alphabetical order.
12:28Item number 37.
12:47So, have you finished your brooding?
12:50Not quite.
12:55That was our first argument.
12:56It was not only an argument, it was more of a discussion.
13:00One that will be resolved when you say sorry.
13:04I didn't realise an apology was needed.
13:07Well, now you do.
13:09Then, I'm sorry.
13:14I promise we wouldn't talk about work during our personal time.
13:22However-
13:22What are my theories on the missing resource?
13:26If I were to suggest that Lord Roberts faked the theft in order to punish his former wife,
13:31what would you say?
13:32It's a possibility, but I'm keeping an open mind.
13:36Do you also think-
13:38Is this us not talking about work?
13:44I assume I can trust you not to go into my bag and look through my case notes.
13:51What a low opinion you have of me.
13:59Inspector Blake, telegram.
14:07I'm afraid our evening is going to be cut short. Detective Willows has requested my assistance.
14:11I'm going to go next door and ask Mrs. Banbury to watch Sophia.
14:16Well, I'd be happy to stay.
14:18Well, maybe sometime.
14:20Well, there's wine and it appears there's plenty to read.
14:24Oh, for sure.
14:28I'll be back soon as I can.
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15:00Good evening, sir.
15:30What were those?
15:31Sorry to disturb your evening, but I received an urgent call from Hertfordshire Constabulary.
15:37Looks like carriage tracks, sir.
15:40They believe this may be connected to the missing horse.
15:43The stable's only a mile or so away.
15:45When was the body discovered?
15:46Two hours ago by a passer-by.
15:49The local police have identified him as Jack Lawson.
15:52He was a horse trainer.
15:57Who did he work for?
15:58Oh, Lady Roberts.
16:08Where is Papa?
16:09Oh, oh, he had to go out.
16:12He asked me to look after you.
16:14Can't you sleep?
16:15How about I come and read to you for a bit?
16:21Let's see what we've got.
16:23Ah, yes.
16:24Through the looking glass.
16:26Why don't we learn more about Alice's adventures?
16:29Yes, please.
16:30I'm sorry.
16:31I'm sorry.
16:31Well, I'm going to take you off.
16:33I'll take you off.
16:38Or do you think that's how I'm at?
16:39For the looking glass?
16:44Yeah.
16:46Yeah.
16:47Yeah.
16:48Yeah.
16:49Yeah.
16:49Yeah.
16:50It's kind of a place.
16:51Yeah.
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16:58Yeah.
16:59Good morning.
17:17I apologise for not coming back sooner.
17:19The crime scene was more challenging than usual.
17:21Crime scene?
17:23I can't get into details.
17:25It was something of a conflict of interest.
17:27Is this connected to the missing racehorse?
17:33I'm not reminding Rita Alexander.
17:35Is that a yes or a no?
17:37What happened to our agreement not to discuss work during our private time?
17:42What, so you're not going to tell me?
17:44You see, you are a mind reader.
17:48More coffee?
17:56The body was identified as Jack Lawson.
18:00I understand he trained Trafalgar Spring.
18:03He used to.
18:05As soon as I filed for divorce, my husband banned Lawson from the estate.
18:11His body was found near the stables where Trafalgar Spring was taken, with what appeared to be carriage tracks and hoof prints.
18:16Do you think he was involved in the theft?
18:20I have to consider all possibilities, Lady Roberts.
18:23Do you have any idea of his recent movements?
18:27I did hear, it is just a rumour, but I heard that my husband had enquired about his services.
18:45Clarence, I have some news.
18:47There's been a significant development on the hunt for Trafalgar Spring.
18:50Excellent, what is it?
18:52I'm not entirely sure.
18:54You may have to give me a little more information than that.
18:57Some sort of crime was committed last night.
19:00What kind of crime?
19:02I'm not entirely sure.
19:04And where was this?
19:05Well, I'm not entirely sure about that either.
19:08Forgive me, but what does make you entirely sure this is a significant development?
19:14I have it on good authority that Inspector Blabe was called out to a crime scene last night, and that crime scene is connected to our case.
19:18But you don't know what happened or where it was?
19:22Precisely.
19:24Now, this is what we do know.
19:26The horse was stolen from Lord Roberts' stables, so really, I should go there, take a look around.
19:32But I need to find a way to visit undetected.
19:35How about you?
19:37Anything of interest?
19:38Well, I've been wading through Lady Roberts' finances, which are a model, to say the least.
19:43Particularly the hiring and firing of domestic staff.
19:46It seems that both she and Lord Roberts have been shedding servants at a rate of knots, due to the scandal of the divorce.
19:52Is Lord Roberts still hiring?
19:55I believe so.
19:56Why?
20:05Miss Reynolds?
20:06Yes.
20:07Miss Edith Berry has arrived.
20:09Ah.
20:10Send her in.
20:10And fetch the boys, please.
20:17Miss Berry.
20:18Pleasure to meet you.
20:19I'm Miss Alice Reynolds, the housekeeper.
20:21Please, take a seat.
20:24Thank you for seeing me at such a notice.
20:27When I landed the vacancy for a nanny, my heart soared.
20:30I was most keen to see you before the position was filled.
20:32Have you had much experience with children?
20:37I've worked for three wonderful families.
20:39I adore children.
20:43Well, the previous nanny left rather abruptly.
20:46The unpleasantness with Lord and Lady Roberts hangs heavy over us all.
20:51The Roberts have two sons, Sebastian and Lionel.
20:54I have other matters to attend to, but perhaps you would like to spend some time with the boys.
21:00See how you get on.
21:02There's nothing I would enjoy more.
21:05Ah.
21:06Sebastian, Lionel.
21:08This is Miss Berry.
21:09She will be looking after you this afternoon.
21:12Best behaviour, please.
21:19Good afternoon, boys.
21:20Now, I have two suggestions as to how we spend our time together.
21:25Suggestion one, a rigorous test of Latin and algebra.
21:32Suggestion two, a game where I ask you questions, and if you answer correctly, then I reward you with sweets.
21:37Yes.
21:38The game it is.
21:40Excellent.
21:41Now, first question.
21:42Who knows where the stables are?
21:44Yes.
21:50What's the new friend?
21:52Hello, I think.
21:53Barnabas.
21:54What are you doing here?
21:56I come with the most wonderful news, my jewel.
21:59Something remarkable has happened.
22:00Mr. Wormsey has apologised for giving her your job back.
22:03Not as yet, no.
22:04I'm referring to this.
22:05My memoirs.
22:08Tales of a mortuary clerk.
22:10Barnabas Potts.
22:11Oh, 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.
22:25You've written your memoirs?
22:27You're not always telling me what fascinating tales I possess.
22:29Well, now, I'll put them on the page for all to read.
22:33If I'd begun to, anyway, this is just the first chapter.
22:36Spring, 1857.
22:38I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions you may have.
22:41And this is just one chapter?
22:43Indeed.
22:44I've left no stone unturned in my effort to delight the reader.
22:49Every detail, no matter how small is there on the page.
22:52Well, I must confess, her rather tends to be able to grab him a forearm.
22:55Oh, you typewriter to keep this up.
22:57Well, I'll keep you in for a moment longer.
23:01We will talk again at home.
23:02Oh, I won't be home till late.
23:04I have to cover part of the night shift.
23:06Ah, no matter.
23:08I will keep myself busy writing the next distort.
23:12Autumn, 1857.
23:25Oh.
23:27Miss Betty?
23:57What on earth are you doing in here?
24:03And where are the boys?
24:05Hiding.
24:06We're playing hide and seek.
24:09Well, go and find them immediately.
24:12They should never be left alone.
24:14Ever.
24:15I take it you'll hear about Lawson.
24:22I heard his body was found last night.
24:24How well did you know, Mr. Lawson?
24:26Hardly at all.
24:28He worked for her.
24:29I had my own man.
24:31Is it right you banned Lawson from your stables when the divorce proceedings began?
24:35Didn't trust him.
24:36And for the record, I'm quite sure that he and my former wife were more than just trainer and owner.
24:43You're suggesting an affair?
24:46There are so many rumours about her, anything is possible.
24:50I spoke to Lady Robertson.
24:52She suggested that you'd offered Lawson his job back.
24:54And you believed her.
25:00For God's sake, man, are you a fool or just incompetent?
25:04Look, who knows what happened to Lawson, but you can bet that she was involved somehow, both in his death and the theft of my horse.
25:16That woman has a corrupted soul, and she will stop at nothing.
25:23What the devil?
25:27Give me.
25:29Give me back, Mike.
25:31Stop this and watch!
25:34Who the hell are you?
25:35My name's Miss Berrier.
25:40Inspector Blake.
25:42You know this woman?
25:44Well, I can explain.
25:52What will Lord Roberts do next?
25:55He will complain that I haven't arrested you.
25:57He will complain that I haven't arrested his wife.
25:59He will complain that I haven't found the horse.
26:01In summary, he will complain a great deal and make my life incredibly difficult.
26:05Rather as you do.
26:08I know we agree not to discuss work, but if we had, situations like this afternoon might have been avoided.
26:14Firstly, do not blame me for what happened.
26:16Secondly, do not ask me to share confidential information when your client is a suspect in the case.
26:21Is there a thirdly?
26:24Possibly.
26:25I'm still thinking.
26:28I have a proposal.
26:30I will consider terminating my contract with Lady Roberts if you tell me everything you know about the case.
26:35But I reserve the right to make that decision once I've heard your conclusions.
26:39How does that sound?
26:40Unacceptable.
26:41Alexander, I appreciate this is difficult.
26:44And if I was in your position, I would keep my cars close to my chest, too.
26:47Not that I'd ever be in your position since I'm a woman.
26:51Thirdly, do not try and extract information out of me using guilt.
26:54I resent that suggestion.
26:56It's not a suggestion, it's an accusation.
27:00Just so you know, this goes both ways.
27:03Perhaps I have information that will be interesting to you.
27:05You don't.
27:06Blake!
27:11Superintendent.
27:12Yes, sir?
27:14All you are saying are words that make no sense.
27:19You are not explaining it clearly.
27:21Stop waffling, man.
27:22Be concise.
27:23I'm doing my best, but as I have said, your financial affairs are quite challenging.
27:27Can you protect my money or not?
27:30Yes, I can.
27:30I can, but I just need a little more time to fully understand your finances.
27:34What is that to understand?
27:35I thought you were an accountant.
27:38Lady Roberts, you have numerous bank accounts and a bewildering array of investments, none
27:43of which are providing any kind of return, by the way.
27:45There are also many payments with no detailed reference.
27:48For instance, £50 to a Mr. M. Butterworth.
27:54He's my upholsterer.
27:56I have had to set up an entirely new household.
28:00Would you have me go to the workhouse?
28:02Oh, Lady Roberts.
28:08Hello, don't mind me.
28:11Um, £120 to a Mrs. Ruddy?
28:16She runs a spa in Bath.
28:18I was stricken with melancholy after the divorce.
28:23I needed to take the waters.
28:25Oh, yes, of course.
28:27But a whopping £250 to a Mr. Daniel O'Dwyer?
28:32He is an old acquaintance who runs a charity for retired racehorses.
28:39I will not apologise for having a kind heart, and I do not appreciate being questioned in
28:44this way.
28:45No, but it's just that if I am going to help, I do need to go through every detail of your
28:49finance.
28:49And you.
28:50What have you found out about my missing horse?
28:52What on earth is that?
29:08Lady Roberts.
29:10If you want your horse back, pay £300 into Locker 332 at Kingscourt Station at 8 o'clock
29:18tomorrow night.
29:19Tell the police and the animal dies.
29:21It was addressed to you, Lady Roberts.
29:26Who else knew that you were here?
29:29I told no one.
29:31My driver dropped me two streets away.
29:33I don't want anyone knowing my business.
29:37Pay them.
29:39I will give you the money.
29:42Yes, but we must let the police know.
29:44No.
29:45I don't want anything more to do with this whole damn business.
29:51Do as they say.
29:53Pay them the ransom.
29:58And when my horse is returned, you will receive £100.
30:02Well, that's that, then.
30:15Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
30:16Extortion with the threat of violence is a serious crime, and Inspector Blake is under pressure
30:20to capture those responsible.
30:21If we say nothing, they'll get away.
30:24Well, that is his problem, not ours.
30:25We have a business to run.
30:27There are good reasons to involve him.
30:29There are many reasons not to.
30:31£100 worth, to be precise.
30:33Unless I'm missing something.
30:35You're acting in the most peculiar manner.
30:37Something is amiss.
30:38I cannot cross Inspector Blake, and that's fine.
30:40But why?
30:41Because I can't.
30:42Eliza, what has changed?
30:43Everything!
30:47You've not fallen out with Inspector Blake.
30:53You've fallen in with him.
30:55It all makes sense, now.
30:57Have you lost your mind?
31:00Think of the damage to your reputation.
31:02But I mentioned the conflict of interest in Scotland Yard.
31:04And what about clients?
31:06They will question where your loyalties are.
31:08And what if things do not end well between the two of you?
31:10We've lost our main source of revenue.
31:12I am aware of all that.
31:14And yet still you have done it.
31:17If our business fails, Eliza, I have nothing.
31:22You know, things were finally smooth sailing,
31:24but you are just like Mr. Nurse.
31:26Intent on always rocking the damn boat!
31:41Barnabas?
31:42Barnabas?
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31:51Barnabas?
31:52Barnabas?
31:53Barnabas?
31:54Barnabas?
31:55Barnabas?
31:56Barnabas?
31:57Barnabas?
31:58Barnabas?
31:59Barnabas?
32:00Barnabas?
32:01Barnabas?
32:02Barnabas?
32:03Barnabas?
32:04Barnabas?
32:05Barnabas?
32:06Barnabas?
32:07Barnabas?
32:08Barnabas?
32:09Barnabas?
32:10Barnabas?
32:41Oh, you gave me a fright.
32:48Sorry, I was miles away.
32:52Everything all right?
32:54Yes.
32:58No.
33:04I've never seen Clarence so upset.
33:07Clarence is just doing his job.
33:08I understand his concerns.
33:11But this relationship with Inspector Blake is a long time coming.
33:15I've never known you so happy.
33:18I am happy.
33:19I just don't want everything I've worked for to be for nothing.
33:23Do you want my advice?
33:25Does it start with when you were a little girl?
33:27If you had a case that in solving would mean harm to me and my reputation, what would you do?
33:36Well, there's no dilemma. You would come first.
33:39Because you care about me?
33:41Of course.
33:43And there's your answer.
33:44I'll take the blackmail letter to Inspector Blake in the morning.
33:53You're always right.
33:54Could you please tell my husband that?
33:57It's about to play.
34:09Okay.
34:09Good morning, Miss Scarlet.
34:25Detective Willows.
34:26I'm waiting on Inspector Blake.
34:28Any idea where he is?
34:29He was in with the superintendent first thing. The meeting must have run over.
34:33Oh, that never bodes well.
34:36Would you like me to pass on a message?
34:38The autopsy report he requested finally came through. I'll leave it on his desk.
34:43I'll let him know.
34:44Good day, Miss Scarlet.
34:45Good day, Miss Scarlet.
35:15Good morning, sir.
35:22It's far from good. I've just been in with a super.
35:24More complaints from Lord Roberts?
35:26Well, he's consistent. I'll give him that.
35:28But still early, so let's be optimistic and hope for a better day ahead.
35:32Well, I might be able to help you with that, sir.
35:34The coroner's report for Jack Lawson came through. I've put it on your desk.
35:37What's the death?
35:38Internal bleeding caused by a ruptured liver.
35:41There's also severe bruising on the abdomen, in which the coroner had a theory.
35:43He said that he'd seen that before amongst stable hands and jockeys.
35:48Kick from a horse?
35:49Exactly, sir.
35:50Well, it was late at night on a dark forest lane.
35:55It could have been an accident transferring the animal from one horse box to another.
36:00I've looked into this Jack Lawson.
36:01Couldn't find anything on him in Hertfordshire where he lived, but I did find an old arrest sheet here in the records room.
36:07Lawson was Irish.
36:08Came to London ten years ago, but he had a different name then.
36:10Daniel O'Dwyer.
36:13He left Ireland with a mountain of unpaid debts and a reputation for race fixing.
36:19So when he arrived in London, he called himself Jack Lawson as a fresh start.
36:24Good work, well done.
36:26You say you left the files on my desk?
36:29I left it right there with Miss Scarlet.
36:33Miss Scarlet was here.
36:33Oh, there you are.
36:50Looking everywhere for you.
36:52Uh, uh, uh, something I wanted to say and I needed time to think.
36:56There's no time for thinking, Clarence.
36:57I have news on the case.
36:58No, no, please let me finish.
37:01Very well.
37:02I'm sorry for what I said last night.
37:06I was just frustrated.
37:11Our business means an awful lot to me.
37:13Apart from Mother, that's all I have.
37:16And you mean an awful lot to me, too.
37:19You are a good friend, Eliza.
37:22It's surprising how few friends I was left with once I had a criminal record.
37:28Speaking of criminal records...
37:29But my first thought should have been your happiness.
37:33You, of all people, deserve to be happy.
37:36If Inspector Blank makes you happy, then that is what is most important.
37:43That means a great deal.
37:47Now, have you finished?
37:48I have.
37:52What did you want to tell me?
37:58So this Daniel O'Dwyer that Lady Roberts made payments to was an ex-convict?
38:03Contrary to what you told us, he didn't run a charity for retired resources.
38:07He was wanted in Ireland for unpaid debts.
38:10Changed his name to Jack Lawson to escape arrest.
38:12And wound up dead?
38:13That was the crime scene that Inspector Blake attended the other night.
38:17Well, no wonder she didn't want the police involved in the kidnapping.
38:19She threw this up to her neck.
38:21But how do you know all this?
38:25You stole a file from Inspector Blake's office?
38:28I temporarily borrowed it.
38:30My intention was to tell Inspector Blake about the ransom note, but circumstances have changed, which they are wont to do.
38:36As long as the horse is found and the thieves brought to justice, that's all I'll care about.
38:40And that and the confidential file you stole from his desk.
38:42I'll worry about that later.
38:44We have a horse to find first.
38:46And we may not receive the fee from Lady Roberts, but the publicity will be invaluable.
38:50Now, the ransom note says that the bag drop will be at eight o'clock tonight, which gives us seven hours until then.
38:55But how do we find the horse?
38:57I'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.
39:05Kingsbury Herald?
39:06Yes, it's a local newspaper sold in only two postal districts in northwest London.
39:10I had bet money that the horse was being kept in that area.
39:14We need a map.
39:15One that shows buildings on it.
39:19Buildings big enough to hide a horse?
39:22You'll make a detective if you get clearance.
39:27Good afternoon, my Jewel.
39:41You really should have woken me this morning.
39:43Well, I didn't want to disturb you.
39:45You look so worn out.
39:47I cannot dispute the fact that all this writing has left me feeling somewhat fatigued.
39:51Not to mention played havoc with my legs all digitorum profundus.
39:54Oh, never mind my ailments.
39:59What did you think of my first chapter?
40:03I very much enjoyed it.
40:05But perhaps it might benefit from a little trim here and there.
40:09Trim?
40:09It is rather long.
40:11There's a lot of detail about the management of the mortuary budget.
40:15Oh.
40:15Well, perhaps I could be a bit more economical.
40:17I might go some way to ease my current malady to.
40:22Perhaps it'll be the rest from the writing might be the best thing.
40:25In the meantime, you could get your old job back by apologising to Mr. Wormsleeve rather than waiting on him.
40:31You want me to give up the writing?
40:32I know the idea of apologising goes against your principles, but...
40:36You want me to give up the writing?
40:37Barnabas, you're a wonderful writer.
40:43But these twinges can start small, and before you know it, you have an acute condition.
40:49Look at my mother's gout.
40:56Perhaps you are right, my Jewel.
40:58I know just what to do.
41:06Mrs. Potts, have you seen Miss Scarlet?
41:08Not today, no.
41:10Well, I need to speak to her.
41:11I've been to the office, the house.
41:13She's not there.
41:13What has that car gone and done now?
41:15If you see her, would you be kind enough to direct her to my office?
41:17Immediately.
41:18Yes, Inspector, of course.
41:20Sir?
41:20Yes?
41:21It's Miss Scarlet.
41:22Where is she?
41:28Gentlemen of the press, thank you for coming so expeditiously.
41:36I am Eliza Scarlet, private investigator.
41:40As you can see, I have found Trafalgar Spring, the award-winning racehorse that all London has
41:45been searching for.
41:47Miss Scarlet, would you confirm where the horse was located?
41:50What is the target of Scarlet?
41:52I did not do this alone, however, but alongside the dedicated Inspector Alexander Blake of Scotland
41:57Yard.
41:57Inspector Blake, how long have you and Miss Scarlet been working together?
42:01Inspector Blake.
42:01Never was there a more diligent, talented officer.
42:05Inspector Blake, do you have any suspects in custody at this time?
42:07What do you mean suspects, Inspector Blake?
42:10Inspector Blake, where did you find the horse?
42:12Inspector Blake, what do you mean Miss Scarlet?
42:13It's disappearance financially.
42:15Inspector Blake, can you give us any more information about the fleet?
42:18Neither Miss Scarlet or myself will be giving any further comment at this time, as the investigation
42:22is still ongoing.
42:24How long have you been equipped for our morning heralders, Inspector?
42:26Thank you James, that's enough for today.
42:28Thank you, on your way.
42:30Name your address as a thief.
42:31Some driver Jack Lawson paid to transport the horse.
42:36But it wasn't just Lawson.
42:38He had help.
42:40Inside help.
42:41If anyone stole that horse, it was her.
42:49The man is a liar.
42:51He would kill his own mother if it meant getting his hands on my horse.
42:55How dare you speak of my mother, who, by the way, never liked you.
42:58You're not suggesting that you, yourself, stole the horse.
43:03We know it was Jack Lawson.
43:05Real name Daniel O'Dwyer.
43:07A horse trainer with a criminal past.
43:11Contrary to what you told me, you didn't donate money to O'Dwyer's racehorse charity.
43:14But rather, you paid him to steal Trafalgar Spring.
43:17No court in the land will let you have the horse now.
43:25And 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.
43:34Despite saying you've had no dealings with him.
43:36I told you so.
43:39Lies trip off his tongue like the serpent he is.
43:42I would wager that you both had some arrangement with Daniel O'Dwyer.
43:47But he betrayed both of you.
43:49And intended on selling to a breeder who had put the horse out of stud on the black market.
43:55And what of the man who held my horse to ransom?
43:59It is he who should be in custody, not I.
44:02The man in question has been arrested.
44:03He was hired by O'Dwyer to transport the horse to a breeder.
44:09When the horse kicked out at O'Dwyer, he panicked, left O'Dwyer fatally injured and drove off with Trafalgar Spring.
44:15Luckily for us, he got greedy and decided to keep the horse himself and ransom it.
44:23Extortion and fraud are extremely serious offences.
44:28However, I'm inclined to be generous.
44:31To press no charges, speak no more about it.
44:35But I cannot speak for my colleague here, who is very well connected with the press.
44:39I am indeed, Inspector Blake.
44:42And what a story it would make.
44:44However, I'm sure Miss Gardner can be persuaded to keep this whole debacle quiet.
44:48I believe that she, like me, has had enough of the pair of you.
44:51What do you suggest?
44:59Drop the appeal case.
45:03And allow Lady Roberts to keep her horse.
45:06And you will pay Miss Scarlet her fee.
45:11Her full fee.
45:13With a bonus for her continued silence.
45:15I trust this is an end to the matter?
45:28Barnabas!
45:33I'm home!
45:43Barnabas?
45:43One included ounce of...
45:50What a nice thing you're doing.
45:53Writing my job.
45:54When I left you earlier, I went straight to the stationers on Cockball Lane, Quill and Quandary.
45:59They had a typewriter there, on sale for half the usual price.
46:04Oh, as you said, so much easier than writing by hand.
46:08But I thought you were going to get your old job back at the mortuary.
46:11Why would I do that when you yourself said I was a wonderful writer?
46:16Oh!
46:17Oh!
46:18Oh!
46:18One fluid ounce of...
46:21I-O-N!
46:23In!
46:34You know you could have told me about the ransom.
46:36Well, now that you take away my moment in the sun.
46:38I've already had three offers of work from that publicity.
46:40Besides, I was keeping to your rule of not discussing work.
46:42I believe it was our rule.
46:43And one we should stick to.
46:44Agreed.
46:45It's nice going out together.
46:46I don't know this area very well.
46:47It's far enough out of the way to enjoy some privacy.
46:49And if anyone should recognise us, the tables are almost big enough to hide under.
46:51Clarence knows about us.
46:52He guessed.
46:53Well, it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out.
46:54So let's enjoy the quiet before the storm.
46:55May I?
46:58enjoy some privacy and if anyone should recognize us the tables are almost big
47:03enough to hide under. Clarence knows about us. He guessed.
47:11Well it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out. So let's enjoy the
47:17quiet before the storm. May I? Thank you.
47:21Did you hear about that robbery that went wrong in Blackfriars? No. Does that breach
47:32our rule? Oh it does a little yes. What if we amend the rule? We're allowed to discuss
47:44work that doesn't directly concern us. I'm about to take over the case.
47:51I tell you. When I say the burglary went wrong I mean it went spectacularly wrong.
47:58Do you tell? So it all started and it was bizarre.
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