Downton Abbey

Come on, come along. This way. Downstairs.

I just hope everything will be resolved while we're away.

How is she?

It breaks my heart to see her in that place, but she is strong.

Ah, Barrow.

It's good of you to take this on. Isn't it, Bates?

It's good of you to allow it, my lord.

As you know, Lord Sinderby has rented Brancaster Castle for the grouse.

The house is extremely grand and knowing Lord Sinderby,

everything will be done in the most lickety-spit manner.

I think I'm up to it, my lord.

I've started packing in the dressing room.

According to Lady Rose, he's taken his own butler with him,

which I cannot think wise, as it will only cause disruption.

So you'll need to be on your toes.

The train is at 11:00 tomorrow morning.

Bates will pack but you should watch.

- And now I think I'll leave you to it. - My lord.

Miss Baxter, I'll help you pack. You've a lot on your plate.

Thank you, Mrs Hughes. I could do with a hand.

But I've talked it through with Lady Mary and Lady Edith.

It's hard to cope with, three ladies at once.

What with tweeds and evening dresses and tea gowns and all.

Tea gowns?

We're not in the 18903 now, Mr Molesley.

More's the pity.

Did she take a cake with a file in it?

I don't know why you're making such a fuss, Mama.

You'd visit Denker if she were locked up.

Only to check if the locks were sound.

Well, Bates was found innocent, no doubt Anna will be, too.

Lord knows they don't deserve their luck, those two.

Oh, I heard from Rosamund this morning,

she says she's going to try to get to the sale of the della Francesca.

Oh, I'm glad we'll be represented.

Pity it clashed with your trip north or you could have gone.

Oh, I don't mind. I've said goodbye.

Now, if you will excuse me, I must dash off.

I'm expected in York at 3:00.

You should have gone in with Mary. You could have given her lunch.

I didn't want to kick my heels before my appointment.

Do you have any plans, Mama, for when we're away?

Well, Shrimpie's men have found Princess Kuragin

and when she arrives in England, she's coming straight to me.

What? When did you hear?

Yesterday.

So we've got her out and brought her to safety.

You must be looking forward to seeing her again.

- Hardly. - But if you don't like her,

why have you gone to the business of sending Shrimpie to her rescue?

That's what I keep asking.

- Well, Granny? - Oh, you know me.

Never complain, never explain.

You don't usually have much trouble complaining.

Did you give a false name?

Certainly not.

But suppose it comes out in the papers that you came to see me?

It will show that the Crawleys do not believe you did it.

Yes, but...

Who knows what they'll come up with before they're done?

What do you mean?

I've been here before with Mr Bates.

They weave their web with little lies and innuendo until they hold you fast.

Anna, all they have is one man who thinks he saw you.

That's not enough.

Any character witness could prove it isn't in your nature

and you know we would all testify to that if it comes to it.

I assume you know about Lady Mary's visit this morning?

- I do. - I don't like it.

Suppose it gets into the papers?

"Earl's loyal daughter visits maid in prison"? I should think the public would like her for it.

Whether they do or not, I hate to give them the chance

to poke their grubby noses into our business.

What on earth's going on here?

Shouldn't you be in the gunroom?

Mr Jackson's got the under keeper with him. I didn't want to be in their way.

- You're in our way here. - It won't take long, Mr Carson,

and I'm glad of the chance to check it's all in shape before they go.

I don't need checking, thank you.

And in fact, I'm to load for his lordship, which you never can.

Mr Barrow's father was a shooting man.

Killing sparrows by the gasworks

is hardly the same as shooting grouse at Brancaster Castle!

It must have been hard for you to miss your visit today.

Lady Mary wanted to go.

And they only allow one visitor at a time, unless there's a special reason.

It may help for them to see that the family thinks her innocent.

So the sacrifice could be worth it.

I'd cut my arm off if I thought it would do any good.

Oh, I don't think that'd be sensible, Mr Bates. We can't have you wobbly at both ends...

They didn't finish this and they're away tomorrow,

so I thought we might.

It's a favourite of mine.

Oh, it's very nice.

You won't go far wrong with a Margaux.

Mmm.

Now, these four are real contenders.

Three good-sized bedrooms, bathroom already installed

and a room off the kitchen for a maid.

Hmm, and where's the butler's pantry?

If we're offering bed and breakfast, there should be someone there to run it.

Oh, I don't know.

We should go and look at them and then we'll talk.

Is it worth speaking to Murray again before we go?

Why can't he just get her out?

He says they've uncovered something but they won't tell him what it is.

What did Susan have to say for herself?

She's furious we've been invited to Brancaster and she hasn't.

- How did she find out? - I told her.

I didn't want her to hear it from someone else.

The divorce will be a big thing for Lord Sinderby to get over.

- The cars are ready, my lord. - Thank you. We're just coming.

What's the matter?

What were you doing in York yesterday?

- I wish you'd tell me. - It's nothing worth bothering about.

- Are we all here? - Where are the children?

Nanny said she'd bring them down to say goodbye.

They'll be outside.

George, come to Mummy.

You, too, Marigold. Come to...

me. Come on, darling.

Bye-bye, Daddy.

Did you see that? Edith wanted to say "Come to Mummy"

but she stopped herself just in time.

Still sure I shouldn't have it out with her?

Quite sure. It's not our secret.

Check every piece of luggage when they're transferred in York.

I have changed trains before, Mr Carson.

I'm impressed you should come to say goodbye, Mama.

Why do you always talk of me as if I were a salmon

who laid my eggs in the gravel and then swam back to the sea?

You're very maternal, aren't you, Granny?

If it suits you.

When does Princess Kuragin turn up?

- Tomorrow. - What about the Prince?

He'll be coming to dinner that night.

- Will you be there? - Would I miss it?

I can't tell you how sorry I am that we will.

Get aboard before I get cross with you.

All aboard!

It's all in your hands, Carson.

May they prove worthy of the charge, my lord.

Well, Lord Sinderby, Branson and Barrow.

Not what I'd call a recipe for a peaceful week's shooting.

Makes you wonder what they'll be shooting at by the end of it.

So, Daisy, what are you working at while they're away?

I haven't decided yet.

You don't sound very keen.

To be honest, sometimes I'm not sure I should go on with it.

I mean, what am I trying to prove?

Oh, dear. We're not having another crisis, are we?

No. But the more I think about it, the more I wonder how realistic are my plans?

Won't it make more sense now to just to get on with life?

Mrs Patmore? What are you doing in here?

Oh, I came up for a bit of air.

It's nice to get your head above ground for five minutes.

Now, for Rose's sake, we must all be on our best behaviour.

I agree. Sinderby always looks as if he's spoiling for a fight, whether he is or not,

so we must all be careful not to give him grounds for one.

I wonder if I was right to come?

I don't want to sound like Larry Grey

but I'm not Lord Sinderby's idea of a perfect son-in-law.

Stuff and nonsense. We Crawleys stick together.

For once I agree with Mary. You'll enjoy it when we get there.

Besides, you're a good shot.

Any host will forgive a lot if you get the numbers up.

Hmm.

What is it? Can I do anything to help?

Yes. Stop fussing.

I suggested to Nanny that she take the children

to Lake Gormire for a picnic.

But do you think it too dangerous? Shall I telephone to cancel it?

Why don't you just shut them up in a box in the attic

and let them out when they're 21?

Don't be unkind.

Well, honestly. I'm the mother around here and I'm not panicking.

So, everything's under control?

I'd say so, my lord.

The housekeeper has drawn up the list of rooms.

How do you find the servants, generally?

Are they cooperative?

They'd rather be taking orders from their own butler.

But I'd rather be giving them to mine.

Lord Hexham didn't seem to think it would be a problem.

Nor is it, my lord.

Do you really want tea in the library, my lady?

Apparently tea is normally served in the anti-library here.

How interesting, Stowell, but we will have it in the library.

Why must he always know better?

Because he always knows better.

Oh...

- Oh, it's too thrilling you could come! - Welcome.

- Oh, darling... - Cora!

- How was Venice? - Wonderful. Sublime.

There was water all over the streets!

What a marvellous place this is.

- Do you know it? - Well, I came here once when I was young,

in old Lord Hexham's day. They were trying to unload a niece.

The new one's not much here, which is why they let out the shooting.

Luckily for us.