爱华网Season One
y By Julian Fellowes
Episode 1x01
ACT ONE
[OPENING CREDITS]
[A hand taps out Morse code. A train whistle blows. Mr Bates sits in one of the cars. A woman
takes down the telegram message.]
WOMAN
Oh, my God.
MAN
That's impossible. I'll take it up there now.
WOMAN
Don't be stupid. None of them will be up for hours and what difference will it make?
[She hands him the telegram.]
WOMAN
Jimmy'll do it when he comes in.
--
April 1912
--
[00:01:41, DOWNTON ABBEY, SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - MORNING]
[Daisy knocks on the housemaids' bedroom door.]
DAISY
Six o'clock!
[HOUSEMAIDS' BEDROOM - MORNING]
[Gwen sits up in bed.]
GWEN
Thank you, Daisy. Anna.
[Anna stirs in her bed.]
ANNA
For once in my life I'd like to sleep until I woke up natural.
--
[00:02:00, KITCHENS - MORNING]
MRS PATMORE
Is your fire still in?
DAISY
Yes, Mrs Patmore.
MRS PATMORE
Oh, my, my, will wonders never cease? Have you laid the servants' hall breakfast?
DAISY
Yes, Mrs Patmore.
MRS PATMORE
And finished blacking that stove?
DAISY
Yes, Mrs Patmore.
MRS PATMORE
What about the bedroom fires?
DAISY
All lit, Mrs Patmore.
MRS PATMORE
Right, well, take your things and get started on the fires on the ground floor.
[Daisy carries a bucket of firewood through the servants' hall and up through the main rooms
into the library.]
HOUSEMAID 1 (to Daisy)
Now hurry up.
[Daisy hurries through the library. A footman, Thomas, enters with a silver tray with two drinks.
He collects two more in another room.]
THOMAS
Any sign of William?
HOUSEMAID 2
No.
[Thomas enters the breakfast room where William is laying the tablecloth.]
THOMAS
Where have you been?
WILLIAM
I'm not late, am I?
THOMAS
You're late when I say you're late.
--
[00:03:30, DRAWING ROOM - MORNING]
[Anna and Gwen open the windows and fluff the pillows.]
ANNA
Daisy? Whatever are you doing there crouching in the dark?
DAISY
You weren't here and I didn't want to touch the curtains with my dirty hands.
GWEN
And quite right, too.
ANNA
Why didn't you put the lights on?
DAISY
I daren't.
GWEN
Well, it's electricity, not the devil's handiwork. You'll have to get used to it sooner or later.
ANNA
Skelton Park have even got it in the kitchens.
DAISY
What for?
--
[00:03:57, SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - MORNING]
[Mrs Hughes, the housekeeper, walks with the keys. William knocks on the butler's door while
he's polishing the silver.]
WILLIAM
Breakfast is ready, Mr Carson.
MR CARSON
Ah, William, any papers yet?
WILLIAM
They're late.
MR CARSON
They certainly are. Get the board out so you can do them as soon as they're here.
[William sets up a board used for ironing the newspaper.]
--
[00:04:17, DRAWING ROOM - MORNING]
MRS HUGHES
Is the library tidy?
ANNA
Yes, Mrs Hughes.
MRS HUGHES
Good. I want the dining room given a proper going over today. You can do it when they've
finished their breakfast. Oh, heavens, girl! You're building a fire, not inventing it. How many
have you done?
DAISY
This is my last till they come downstairs.
MRS HUGHES
Very well. Now, get back down to the kitchens before anyone sees you.
--
[00:04:45, EXT. DOWNTON - MORNING]
[The paperboy cycles up to Downton. Lady Mary gets out of bed and sees him ride past her
window. She rings the bell.]
--
[00:05:13, SERVANTS' HALL - MORNING]
[The bell for the Queen Caroline room rings as the servants are eating breakfast.]
THOMAS
And they're off.
MRS HUGHES
No rest for the wicked.
[Mrs Patmore looks at the bells]
MRS PATMORE
Lady Mary. Are the tea trays ready?
[Anna gets up from the table.]
ANNA
All ready, Mrs Patmore, if the water's boiled. Could you give us a hand to take the other two up?
MISS O'BRIEN
I've got Her Ladyship's to carry.
GWEN
I'll help.
[Another bell rings.]
MRS HUGHES
Back door.
MR CARSON
The papers at last. William.
--
[00:05:29, EXT. BACK DOOR - MORNING]
[The paperboy reads the newspaper as William steps out.]
WILLIAM
You're late.
PAPERBOY
Yeah. I--I know, but--
WILLIAM
But what?
PAPERBOY
You'll see.
--
[00:05:38, MR CARSON'S OFFICE - MORNING]
[William irons the newspaper.]
MR CARSON
Do The Times first. He only reads that at breakfast, and The Sketch for Her Ladyship. You can
manage the others later if need be.
[William nods as Carson leaves. He starts to fold up the paper, but stops when he sees
something and reads it.]
--
[00:05:55, SERVANTS' HALL - MORNING]
DAISY
Why are the papers ironed?
MRS PATMORE
What's it to you?
MISS O'BRIEN
To dry the ink, silly. We won't want His Lordship's hands as black as yours.
[More bells ring. Daisy finishes clearing the table and Miss O'Brien gets up.]
WILLIAM
Mr Carson, I think you ought to see this.
[William hands him the newspaper.]
--
[00:06:12, KITCHENS - MORNING]
MRS HUGHES
I can't make myself believe it.
MRS PATMORE
Me neither.
THOMAS
His Lordship's dressed.
[Mrs Patmore looks over at William who is talking to Daisy.]
MRS PATMORE
William! Will you stop talking and take this kedgeree up, and mind the burners are still lit.
WILLIAM
Yes, Mrs Patmore.
[William takes the dish and heads out.]
THOMAS
Is it really true?
WILLIAM
Afraid so.
MRS PATMORE
Nothing in life is sure.
--
[00:06:32, BREAKFAST ROOM - MORNING]
[Robert, Earl of Grantham, descends the stairs with his dog.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Morning, Carson.
MR CARSON
Good morning, my lord.
[Robert dishes up the breakfast buffet for himself.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Is it true what they're saying?
MR CARSON
I believe so, my lord.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I'm afraid we'll know some people on it. I don't suppose there are any lists of survivors yet?
MR CARSON
I understand most of the ladies were taken off in time.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You mean the ladies in first class?
[Carson nods grimly.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
God help the poor devils below decks.
[Robert takes his breakfast to the table and puts the napkin in his lap as he sits down.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
On their way to a better life. What a tragedy.
[Robert opens the newspaper to see a picture of the Titanic. Lady Mary and Lady Edith enter
and read over his shoulder.]
LADY EDITH
When Anna told me, I thought she must've dreamt it.
LADY MARY
Do we know anyone on board?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Your mother knows the Asters. At least, she knows him. We dined with Lady Rothfuss last
month. There are bound to be others.
LADY EDITH
I thought it was supposed to be unsinkable.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Every mountain is unclimbable until someone climbs it, so every ship is unsinkable until it sinks.
THOMAS
My lady.
[Thomas hands Lady Sybil a tray with the post and she takes the letter before she enters.]
LADY SYBIL
Good morning, Papa.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Morning. What's that?
LADY SYBIL
Just arrived. Telegram.
[Robert opens it while he continues to read the paper. Then he is stunned by the telegram's
contents. His daughters stare at him, waiting. He gets up from the table without a word.]
--
[00:08:14, CORRIDOR - MORNING]
[Robert passes Miss O'Brien as he walks down the hall.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Is Her Ladyship awake?
MISS O'BRIEN
Yes, Milord. I'm just going to take in her breakfast.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Thank you.
[Robert knocks on a door. There's a muffled reply behind the door.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
May I come in?
[Robert enters.]
--
[00:08:23, INT. LADY GRANTHAM'S BEDROOM - DAY]
[Cora is reading the Daily Sketch.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Isn't this terrible? When you think how excited Lucy Rothfuss was at the prospect. It's too awful
for any words. Did J.J. Aster get off? Of course, that new wife of his has bound to have been
rescued.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I've had a telegram from George Murray. One of his partners is in New York.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Yes?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It seems James and Patrick were on board.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
What? They can't have been. They weren't going over till may.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Then they changed their plans. They're definitely on the passenger list.
[O'Brien brings the breakfast tray to Cora in bed.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Thank you, O'Brien, that'll be all for the moment. (to Robert) But surely there were picked up?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It doesn't look like it.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
What?
[Cora puts her breakfast tray aside.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Neither of them? You must tell Mary. She can't hear about it from anyone else.
[Robert nods.]
[BREAK 1]
--
ACT TWO
[00:09:23, SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - DAY]
[A man walks with a cane and a travel bag.]
--
[00:09:28, LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - DAY]
[O'Brien holds a white cloth as she talks to Anna and Gwen as the house maids make the bed.]
MISS O'BRIEN
"Neither of them were picked up," that's what he said.
ANNA
Mr Crawley and Mr Patrick?
MISS O'BRIEN
That's what he said. Her Ladyship was the colour of this cloth.
GWEN
Well, it's a terrible shame if it's true.
MISS O'BRIEN
It's worse than a shame. It's a complication.
[O'Brien leaves. Gwen and Anna follow O'Brien down the servants' staircase.]
GWEN
Well, what do you mean?
MISS O'BRIEN
What do you think? Mr Crawley was His Lordship's cousin and heir to the title.
GWEN
Well, but I thought Lady Mary was the heir.
MISS O'BRIEN
She's a girl, stupid. Girls can't inherit. But now Mr Crawley's dead, and Mr Patrick was his only
son. So, what happens next?
ANNA
It's a dreadful thing.
[The maids find Mr Bates standing in the servants' corridor with his cane and travel bag.]
MR BATES
Hello. I've been waiting at the back door. I knocked, but no one came.
MISS O'BRIEN
So you pushed in?
MR BATES
I'm John Bates, the new valet.
MISS O'BRIEN
The new valet?
MR BATES
That's right.
[O'Brien looks down at Bates's cane.]
MISS O'BRIEN
You're early.
MR BATES
Came on the milk train, thought I'd use the day to get to know the place, start tonight.
ANNA
I'm Anna, the head housemaid.
[Anna shifts the sheets and candle in her arms to shake his hand.]
MR BATES
How do you do?
[Bates reaches to shake O'Brien's hand, but she doesn't take it.]
MISS O'BRIEN
And I'm Miss O'Brien, Her Ladyship's maid. You better come along with us.
[Anna and Bates exchange a small smile before following into the servants' hall.]
--
[00:10:45, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]
MRS HUGHES
But how can you manage?
MR BATES
Don't worry about that. I can manage.
MRS PATMORE
Because we've all got our own work to do.
MR BATES
I can manage.
MR CARSON
All right, Mrs Hughes, I'll take over, thank you. Good morning, Mr Bates. Welcome. I hope your
journey was satisfactory.
MR BATES
It was fine, thank you.
MR CARSON
I am the butler at Downton. My name is Carson.
MR BATES
How do you do, Mr Carson?
MR CARSON
This is Thomas, first footman. He's been looking after His Lordship since Mr Watson left. It'll be
a relief to get back to normal, won't it, Thomas?
[Thomas gives a short, insincere smile. Mr Carson turns to Mrs Hughes.]
MR CARSON
I assume that everything is ready for Mr Bates's arrival?
MRS HUGHES
I put him in Mr Watson's old room. Though he left it in quite a state, I can tell you.
MRS PATMORE
But what about all them stairs?
MR BATES
I keep telling you...I can manage.
ANNA
Of course you can.
[Bates and Anna exchange a friendly smile.]
MR CARSON
Thomas, take Mr Bates to his room and show him where he'll be working.
[Thomas and Bates leave.]
MR CARSON
Thank you everyone.
MISS O'BRIEN
Well, I can't see that lasting long.
MR CARSON
Thank you, Miss O'Brien.
[Carson leaves. Carson looks up at the daunting flights of stairs and Thomas smiles before
ascending ahead of him.]
--
[00:12:02, INT. SERVANTS' BEDROOM CORRIDOR - DAY]
[Bates is panting as they walk down the corridor. Thomas opens the door to his room and
Bates looks at the modest wardrobe, chair, washing basin, cots, nightstand, and dresser.]
MR BATES
Oh, yes. I shall be comfortable here.
--
[00:12:27, INT. LIBRARY - DAY]
LADY MARY
Does this mean I'll have to go into full mourning?
[Robert is shocked and upset.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My first cousin and his son are almost certainly dead. We will all be in mourning.
LADY MARY
No. I mean, with the other thing. After all, it wasn't official.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
If you're saying you do not wish to mourn Patrick as a fiancé, that is up to you.
LADY MARY
Well, no one knew about it outside the family.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I repeat, it is up to you.
LADY MARY
Well, that's a relief.
[She looks up at her father, realizing how that sounded. Robert turns to sit down at his desk
and Mary leaves.]
--
[00:13:11, INT. LORD GRANTHAM'S DRESSING ROOM - DAY]
[Thomas shows Bates around the house.]
THOMAS
There's some cedar-lined cupboards in the attics for things that aren't often worn, travelling
clothes and such. Mr Watson used them to rotate the summer and winter stuff; I'll show you
later.
MR BATES
What about studs and links? Do I choose them, or does he?
THOMAS
Lay them out unless he asks for something in particular. These for a ball, these for an ordinary
dinner, these only in London.
MR BATES
I'll get the hang of it.
THOMAS
Yeah, you'll have to.
[Mr Bates lifts a lid on a case.]
THOMAS
Snuff boxes. He collects them.
MR BATES
Beautiful. Funny our job, isn't it?
THOMAS
What do you mean?
MR BATES
The way we live with all this, pirates horde within our reach. But none of it's ours, is it?
THOMAS
No, none of it's ours.
--
[00:14:04, INT. CORRIDOR - DAY]
[Thomas stops as he passes O'Brien in the corridor.]
THOMAS
I can't believe I've been passed over for Long John Silver.
MISS O'BRIEN
You should've spoken up when you had the chance. Don't make the same mistake next time.
THOMAS
Who says there'll be a next time?
[Mrs Hughes enters the corridor.]
MRS HUGHES
Is this a public holiday no one's told me of?
[Thomas continues on his way.]
--
[00:14:28, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
[Robert and Cora go on a walk with the dog.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
She was certainly reluctant to go into mourning.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, she'll have to; we all will. O'Brien's sorting out my black now, and I've told Anna to see
what the girls have that still fits. Of course, this alters everything. You won't try to deny it. You
must challenge the entail now, surely?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Can't we at least wait until we know they're dead before we discuss it?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Don't talk as if I'm not broken-hearted, because I am. Of course, I've never understood why
this estate must go to whomever inherits your title.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My dear, I don't make the law.
[Mr Carson approaches them from the house.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
What is it?
MR CARSON
The Dowager Countess is in the drawing room.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I'll come now.
MR CARSON
She asked for Lady Grantham.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I wonder what I've done wrong this time.
MR CARSON
And the new valet has arrived, My Lord.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Has he? Er...thank you, Carson.
[Carson clears his throat.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
What is it?
MR CARSON
I'm not entirely sure that he'll prove equal to the task, but Your Lordship will be the judge of that.
[Carson returns to the house and Robert turns to Cora.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Better go.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Tell her about James and Patrick; she won't have heard.
--
[00:15:41, INT. DRAWING ROOM - DAY]
[Violet is dressed in black.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Of course I've heard. Why else would I be here?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Robert didn't want you to read about it in a newspaper and be upset.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
He flatters me. I'm tougher than I look.
[Cora sighs.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'm very sorry about poor Patrick, of course. He was a nice boy.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We were all so fond of him.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
But I never cared for James. He was too like his mother and a nastier woman never drew
breath.
[Cora puts on a smile.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Will you stay for some luncheon?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Thank you.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'll let Carson know.
[Cora heads for the door.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I've already told him. Shall we sit down?
[They sit.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Do you know the new heir?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Only that there is one.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
He's Robert's third cousin, once removed. I have never, well, to my knowledge, set eyes on
him.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Of course, if your late husband hadn't forced me to sign that absurd act of legal theft--
[Violet puts up a hand.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
My dear, I didn't come here to fight. Lord Grantham wanted to protect the estate. It never
occurred to him that you wouldn't have a son.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, I didn't.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
No...you did not. But when Patrick had married Mary, and you grandson been hailed as master,
honour would have been satisfied. Unfortunately, now...
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Now a complete unknown has the right to pocket my money, along with the rest of the swag.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
The problem is, saving your dowry would break up the estate. It would be the ruin of everything
Robert's given his life to.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
And he knows this?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, if he doesn't, he will.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Then there's no answer.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Yes, there is, and it's a simple one. The entail must be smashed in its entirety, and Mary
recognized as heiress of all.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
There's nothing we can do about the title.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
No. She can't have the title. But she can have your money. And the estate. I didn't run Downton
for thirty years to see it go lock, stock, and barrel to a stranger from God knows where.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Are we to be friends, then?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We are allies, my dear, which can be a good deal more effective.
--
[00:18:01, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]
[Daisy carries a pitcher from the kitchens to the servants' hall where the servants are sitting
down to luncheon.]
MR CARSON
Downton is a great house, Mr Bates, and the Crawleys are a great family. We live by certain
standards and those standards can at first seem daunting.
MR BATES
Of course.
MR CARSON
If you find yourself tongue-tied in the presence of His Lordship, I can only assure you that his
manners and grace will soon help you to perform your duties to the best of your ability.
MR BATES
I know.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Bates!
[All of the servants stand.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My dear fellow. I do apologise, I should have realised you'd all be at luncheon.
MR CARSON
Not at all, my lord.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Please, sit. Sit, everyone. I just want to say a quick hello to my old comrade in arms. Bates, my
dear man, welcome to Downton.
[They shake hands.]
MR BATES
Thank you, sir.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I'm so sorry to have disturbed you all. Please forgive me.
[Robert leaves and the ones who seated themselves rise slightly in their chairs. The servants
turn their surprised looks on Mr Bates. He shrugs.]
MR BATES
You never asked.
[BREAK 2]
ACT THREE
[00:19:01, INT. KITCHENS - DAY]
MRS PATMORE
Thomas, take that up.
[Daisy moves to help him.]
MRS PATMORE
Easy, Daisy, he's a grown man! I suppose he can lift a meat pie.
[Daisy smiles brightly at Thomas as he exits with the tray.]
MRS PATMORE
Now, put that apple tart in the lower oven.
[Daisy complies.]
MRS PATMORE
Oh, and take that away. Mr Lynch shouldn't have left it there.
DAISY
What is it?
MRS PATMORE
Salt of sorrel. I asked him for some to clean the brass pots. So, put it somewhere careful; it's
poison.
DAISY
Seems like a lot of food when you think they're all in mourning.
MRS PATMORE
Nothing makes you hungrier or more tired than grief.
[Daisy gazes after Thomas with a smitten smile as he takes up the next dish.]
MRS PATMORE
When my sister died, God rest her soul, I ate my way through four platefuls of sandwiches at
one sitting and slept 'round the clock.
DAISY
Did it make you feel better?
MRS PATMORE
Not much, but it passed the time. Oh, my lord. What was this chopped egg suppose to be
sprinkled on?
DAISY
Was it the chicken?
MRS PATMORE
It was. Take it upstairs now.
DAISY
I can't go in the dining room.
MRS PATMORE
I should think not! Find Thomas or William and tell them what to do. Oh, for heaven's sake, get
a move on, girl, before they get back from church!
[Daisy grabs the bowl and rushes out.]
--
[00:20:03, EXT. CHURCHYARD - DAY]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Well, we've given them a memorial in London and a memorial here.
GEORGE MURRAY
I prefer memorials to funerals, they're less dispiriting.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
We could hardly have held a funeral without the bodies.
GEORGE MURRAY
I gather they're putting up a stone to mark those whose bodies were never found. In fact, I hear
the Canadians are making quite a thing of the Titanic cemetery. I'm surprised at the number
they found. You'd think the sea would've taken more of them.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
So, Murray, what have you to tell me about the lucky Mr Crawley? Nothing too terrible, I hope.
[Murray chuckles.]
GEORGE MURRAY
I've only made a few inquiries, but no, there's, er, not much to alarm you. Matthew Crawley is a
solicitor based in Manchester.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Manchester?
GEORGE MURRAY
His special field is company law. His mother is alive and he lives with her, his father obviously
is not; he was a doctor.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I know. It does seem odd that my third cousin should be a doctor.
GEORGE MURRAY
There are worse professions.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Indeed.
--
[00:21:09, INT. SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - DAY]
[William stops to wipe his brow and Daisy rushes up to him.]
DAISY
Do me a favour, this is supposed to be sprinkled on the chicken.
WILLIAM
Isn't there more to go up?
DAISY
Oh, please, it won't take a moment!
WILLIAM
All right, give it to me.
--
[00:21:18, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
[The mourners walk back to the house.]
GEORGE MURRAY
We ought to talk about the business of the entail. As you know, on your death the heir to the
title inherits everything except for the sums set aside for your daughters and your widow.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Yes?
GEORGE MURRAY
Owing to the terms of her settlement, this will include the bulk of your wife's fortune.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM (sigh)
It has been our sole topic of conversation since the day the ship went down.
GEORGE MURRAY
Of course, it must seem horribly unjust to Lady Grantham, but that is how the law stands.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Is there really no way to detach her money from the estate? Even to me it seems absurd.
GEORGE MURRAY
Your father tied the knots pretty tight; I'd say it's unbreakable.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I see.
[Further back, Edith weeps into her handkerchief.]
LADY MARY
Really, Edith, do you have to put on such an exhibition?
LADY SYBIL
She's not.
LADY MARY
I was supposed to be engaged to him, for heaven's sake, not you, and I can control myself.
LADY EDITH
Then you should be ashamed.
--
[00:22:11, INT. KITCHENS - DAY]
MRS PATMORE
Oh, don't tell me you haven't sent up the egg yet!
[Daisy panics and rushes out with the bowl. She grabs Gwen in the corridor.]
DAISY
Oh, God! Help me! Please, God, help me!
GWEN
What on earth's the matter?
DAISY
Just run upstairs to the dining room and find William, I beg you!
GWEN
I can't do that now.
DAISY
You've got to. I'll be hanged if you don't.
GWEN
What?
WILLIAM
Daisy, is that you?
[William comes down the stairs with the bowl in his hand.]
WILLIAM
Is it the chicken in a sauce or the plain chicken with sliced oranges?
DAISY
Oh, thank you blessed and merciful Lord! Thank you!
[Daisy swaps the egg dish with the salt of sorrel that William's holding.]
DAISY
It's the chicken in the sauce. I'll never do anything simple again, I swear it, not till I die!
[Gwen stares after Daisy in confusion.]
--
[00:22:45, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, FRONT WALK - DAY]
[Cora meets the mourning party at the front door.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Mr Murray, how lovely to see you. Do come in.
GEORGE MURRAY
You're very kind, Lady Grantham, but I must get back to London.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
But you'll stay for luncheon?
GEORGE MURRAY
Thank you, but no. I'll eat on the train. In fact, if you'd be so good as to ask for the motor to be
brought 'round?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Mm.
[Robert turns to Carson, who nods.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
But didn't you want the afternoon to talk things through?
GEORGE MURRAY
I think we've said everything we have to say, haven't we, my lord?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Oh, for the time being, yes. Thank you, Murray. You've given me a good deal to think about.
[Murray turns to leave and Mary leads her sisters towards the house.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Mary, try to get everyone into the dining room. Edith, make sure old Lord Minturn sits down.
--
[00:23:23, INT. MR CARSON'S OFFICE - DAY]
[Someone knocks at the door as Carson decanters some wine.]
MR CARSON
Mm-hmm?
[Mrs Hughes enters.]
MRS HUGHES
They've all gone?
MR CARSON
They have, thank the Lord.
MRS HUGHES
What about the lawyer?
MR CARSON
Oh, he was the first away. Didn't even stay for the luncheon.
MRS HUGHES
I wish they'd make their minds up. Gwen's put clean sheets on the blue room bed. Now she'll
just have to strip it again.
MR CARSON
Can't you leave it for the next guest?
MRS HUGHES
Well, only if you don't tell.
[Carson chuckles.]
MRS HUGHES
So...has it all been settled?
MR CARSON (sigh)
I don't know if anything's been settled. There's a fellow in Manchester with claims to the title, I
gather, but it's all a long way from settled.
MRS HUGHES
You mustn't take it personally.
MR CARSON
Oh, I do take it personally, Mrs Hughes. I can't stand by and watch our family threatened with
the loss of all they hold dear.
MRS HUGHES (chuckles)
They're not our family.
MR CARSON
Well, they're all the family I've got.
[Mrs Hughes is surprised and humbled by his sharp sincerity.]
MR CARSON
I beg your pardon.
MRS HUGHES
Do you...ever wish you'd...gone another way?
[Carson looks up sharply.]
MRS HUGHES
Worked in a shop or a factory? Had a wife and children?
MR CARSON
Do you?
MRS HUGHES
I don't know. Maybe. Sometimes.
[Someone knocks at the door.]
GWEN
William's laid tea in the library, but Her Ladyship hasn't come down.
MRS HUGHES
She'll be tired. Take a tray up to her bedroom.
[Gwen nods.]
MR CARSON
Is Thomas back?
GWEN
Not yet, Mr Carson.
[Mrs Hughes turns to Carson for an explanation.]
MR CARSON
He asked if he could run down the village, I didn't see why not.
--
[00:25:11, EXT. THE VILLAGE - DAY]
[Thomas exits a shop and walks down the street.]
--
[00:25:29, INT. LADY GRANTHAM'S BEDROOM - DAY]
[Gwen brings in a tea tray while O'Brien helps Cora dress. O'Brien waits for Gwen to leave.]
MISS O'BRIEN
It's iniquitous. They can't expect you to sit by silent as your fortune is stolen away.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Can't they?
MISS O'BRIEN
His Lordship'd never let it happen.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
How's Bates working out?
MISS O'BRIEN
Well, I don't like to say. Only, it seems unkind to criticize a man for an affliction, milady. And
even if it means he can't do his job.
--
[00:26:08, INT. LIBRARY - DAY]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
How are you settling in?
MR BATES
Very well, I think. Unless Your Lordship feels differently.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
No complaints?
MR BATES
If I had any, I should take them to Mr Carson, milord, not you.
[Robert chuckles.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You're probably right. And the house hasn't worn you out with the endless stairs and
everything?
MR BATES
I like the house, my lord, and I like it as a place to work.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
What happened?
MR BATES
Oh, it's only the old wound. After I left the army, I had a spot of bother and just when I got
through that, about a year ago my knee started playing up. A bit of shrapnel got left in or
something had moved, but it's fine. It's not a problem.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
And you'd let me know if you felt it was all too much for you?
MR BATES
I would. But it won't be.
--
[00:26:54, EXT. COURTYARD - DAY]
[Thomas returns while O'Brien is on her smoke break.]
SERVANT
Thomas.
MISS O'BRIEN
And where have you been?
THOMAS
In the village. Sent a telegram, if you must know.
MISS O'BRIEN
Oh, pardon me for living.
[She offers him a cigarette.]
MISS O'BRIEN
Well, Murray didn't stay long.
THOMAS
Does Her Ladyship know how they left it?
MISS O'BRIEN
No. They talked it all through on their way back from the church.
THOMAS
If I was still his valet, I'd get it out of him.
MISS O'BRIEN
Bates won't say a word.
THOMAS
He will not? I bet your tanner he's a spy in the other direction. I wanted that job. We were all
right together, His Lordship and me.
MISS O'BRIEN
Then be sure to get your foot in the door when Bates is gone.
THOMAS
Can't get rid of him just 'cause he talks behind our backs.
MISS O'BRIEN
There's more than one way to skin a cat.
--
[00:27:49, INT. LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - EVENING]
[Anna fixes Mary's hair.]
ANNA
Perhaps she misunderstood.
LADY MARY
No, it was quite plain. O'Brien told her Bates can't do the job properly. Why was he taken on?
ANNA
Oh, he was Lord Grantham's batman when he was fighting the Boers.
LADY MARY
I know that, but even so.
LADY SYBIL
I think it's romantic.
LADY MARY
I don't. How can a valet do his work if he's lame?
ANNA
He's not very lame.
[Anna finishes Mary's hair.]
ANNA
There. Anything else before I go down?
LADY MARY
No, that's it. Thank you.
[Mary looks at herself in the full mirror as Anna exits.]
LADY MARY
Oh, I hate black.
LADY SYBIL
It's not for long. Mama says we can go into half-mourning next month and back to colours by
September.
LADY MARY
It still seems a lot for a cousin.
LADY EDITH
But not a fiancé.
LADY MARY
He wasn't really a fiancé.
LADY EDITH
No? I thought that was what you call a man you're going to marry.
LADY MARY
I was only going to marry him if nothing better turned up.
LADY SYBIL
Mary, what a horrid thing to say.
LADY MARY
Don't worry, Edith would've taken him, wouldn't you?
LADY EDITH
Yes, I'd have taken him. If you had given me the chance, I'd have taken him like a shot.
--
[00:29:00, INT. SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - EVENING]
THOMAS
I just think you should know it's not working, Mr Carson.
MR CARSON
Do you mean Mr Bates is lazy?
THOMAS
Not lazy...exactly. But he just can't carry. He can hardly manage His Lordship's cases. You saw
how it was when they went out to London for the memorial. He can't help with the guest
luggage neither, and as for waiting a table, we can forget that.
MR CARSON
And what do you want me to do?
THOMAS
Well, it's not for me to say. But is it fair on William to have all the extra work? I don't believe
you'd like to think the house was falling below the way things ought to be.
MR CARSON
I would not.
THOMAS
That's all I'm saying.
--
[00:29:37, INT. LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - EVENING]
[Mary stares at her reflection in the looking glass. Sybil pops her head in.]
LADY SYBIL
I'm going down. Coming?
LADY MARY
In a moment. You go.
[Sybil enters and closes the door.]
LADY SYBIL
I know you're sad about Patrick. Whatever you say, I know it.
LADY MARY
You're a darling. But you see, I'm not as sad as I should be. And that's what makes me sad.
--
[00:30:10, INT. LORD GRANTHAM'S DRESSING ROOM - EVENING]
[Bates brushes down Robert's tailcoat.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Thank you.
[Bates drops the brush.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I'll do that.
MR BATES
No. No, thank you, milord. I can do it.
[Bates picks up the brush.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I'm sure.
MR BATES
I hope so, milord. I hope you are sure.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Bates, we have to be sensible. I won't be doing you a favour in the long run if it's too much for
you. No matter what we've been through, it's got to work.
MR BATES
Of course it has, sir. I mean, milord.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Do you miss the army, Bates?
MR BATES
I miss a lot of things, but you have to keep moving, don't you?
[Robert chuckles.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You do, indeed.
MR BATES
I'll show you, milord, I promise. I won't let you down. We've managed so far, haven't we?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Yes, we have. Of course we have.
--
[00:30:51, INT. LADY GRANTHAM'S BEDROOM - EVENING]
[Robert knocks and enters.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You look very nice.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Thank you, darling. Did Murray make matters clearer?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Yes, I'm afraid he did.
[Cora is disappointed, but she waits for O'Brien to leave before speaking.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
By the way, O'Brien says Bates is causing a lot of awkwardness downstairs. You may have to
do something about it.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
She's always making trouble.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Is that fair? When she hasn't mentioned it before now.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I don't know why you listen to her.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
It is quite eccentric, even for you, to have a cripple valet.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Please...don't use that word.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Did he tell you he couldn't walk when he made his application?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Don't exaggerate.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Doesn't it strike you as dishonest not to mention it?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I knew he'd been wounded.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
You never said.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You know I don't care to talk about all that.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Of course, I understand what it must be like to have fought alongside someone in a war.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Oh, you understand that, do you?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Certainly I do. You must form the most tremendous bonds. Even with a servant.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Really? "Even with a servant"?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Oh, Robert, don't catch me out. I'm simply saying I fully see why you want to help him.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
But?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
But...is this the right way? To employ him for a job he can't do? Is it any wonder the others
noses are put out?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I just want to give him a chance.
[Cora sighs.]
--
[00:32:19, INT. DRAWING ROOM - EVENING]
[Robert enters to find Violet looking out a window.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Mama, I'm sorry. No one told me you were here.
[Violet turns around and opens her decorative fan to block the light coming from the electric
chandelier.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Such a glare. I feel as if I were on stage at the Gaiety.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
We're used to it. I do wish you'd let me install it in the Dower House; it's very convenient. The
man who manages the generator could look after yours as well.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
No. I couldn't have electricity in the house. I wouldn't sleep a wink. All those vapours seeping
about.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Even Cora won't have it in the bedroom. She did wonder about the kitchens, but I couldn't see
the point.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, before anyone joins us, I'm glad of this chance for a little talk.
[They sit.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I gather Murray was here today?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
News travels fast. Yes, I saw him, and he's not optimistic that there's anything we can do.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, I refuse to believe it.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Be that as it may, it's a fact.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
But to lose Cora's fortune!
[Robert scoffs and stands up.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Really, Mama, you know as well as I do that Cora's fortune is not Cora's fortune anymore.
Thanks to Papa it is now part of the estate, and the estate is entailed to my heir. That is it. That
is all of it.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Robert, dear, I don't mean to sound harsh--
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You may not mean to, but I bet you will.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Twenty-four years ago, you married Cora against my wishes for her money! Give it away now,
what was the point of your peculiar marriage in the first place?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
If I were to tell you she's made me very happy, would that stretch belief?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
It's not why you chose her...above all those other girls who could've filled my shoes so easily.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
If you must know, when I think of my motives for pursuing Cora, I'm ashamed. There's no need
to remind me of them.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Don't you care about Downton?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
What do you think? I've given my life to Downton. I was born here, and I hope to die here. I
claim no career beyond the nurture of this house and the estate. It is my third parent and my
fourth child. Do I care about it? Yes, I do care!
[Someone enters and Violet gives him a shushing expression.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I hope I don't hear sounds of a disagreement.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
What? Is that what they call discussion in New York?
LADY MARY
Well, I'm glad you're fighting. I'm glad somebody's putting up a fight
LADY SYBIL
You're not really fighting Granny, are you, Papa?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Your grandmother merely wishes to do the right thing. And so do I.
[Carson enters.]
MR CARSON
Dinner is served, my lady.
--
[00:34:40, INT. KITCHENS - EVENING]
DAISY
Does anyone else keep dreaming about the Titanic? I can't get it out of my mind.
GWEN
Not again. Give it a rest.
ANNA
Daisy, it's time to let it go.
DAISY
But all them people freezing to death in midnight icy water.
MISS O'BRIEN
Oh, you sound like a penny dreadful.
GWEN
I expect you saw worse things in South Africa, eh Mr Bates?
MR BATES
Not worse, but pretty bad.
DAISY
Did you enjoy the war?
MR BATES
I don't think anyone enjoys war, but there are some good memories, too.
ANNA
I'm sure there are.
GWEN
Mr Bates, could you hand me that tray?
[Mr Bates gets up to grab it, but his knee twinges and he spills the whole contents on the floor
as he grabs his knee. Anna gets up quickly.]
ANNA
I'll do it.
[Gwen clearly feels awkward.]
MR CARSON
Ladies are out. We've given them coffee. His Lordship's taken his port to the library. Anna,
Gwen, go up and help clear away. Er, Daisy, tell Mrs Patmore we'll eat in 15 minutes.
[Mr Bates, Mr Carson, and Miss O'Brien sit at the table.]
--
[00:35:43, INT. DINING ROOM - EVENING]
[The servants clear the table.]
GWEN
I keep forgetting, does this go next door or back to the kitchen?
THOMAS
Those go back, but the dessert service and all the glasses stay in the upstairs pantry.
WILLIAM
Put it on here.
[Gwen sets the dish down on the tray. O'Brien creeps up to Thomas in the antechamber.]
THOMAS
What is it?
MISS O'BRIEN
Her Ladyship's told him she thinks Mr Bates ought to go. She said to me, "If only His Lordship
had been content with Thomas."
THOMAS
Did she really?
ANNA
What are you doing up here?
MISS O'BRIEN
It's a free country.
ANNA
Well, I'm going for my dinner. You two can stay here...plotting.
--
[00:36:23, INT. THE DOWER HOUSE - DAY]
[Violet holds a letter.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
So, the young Duke of Crowborough is asking himself to stay.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We know why?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
You hope you know why. That is not at all the same. You realise the duke thinks Mary's
prospects have altered?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I suppose so.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
There's no suppose about it. Of course, this is exactly the sort of opportunity that will come to
Mary if we can only get things settled in her favour. Is Robert coming 'round?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Not yet. To him, the risk is we succeed in saving my money, but not the estate. He feels he'd be
betraying his duty if Downton were lost because of him.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, I'm going to write to Murray.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
He won't say anything different.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, we have to start somewhere. Our duty is to Mary. Well, give him a date for when Mary's
out of mourning.
[Violet hands the letter back to Cora.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
No one wants to kiss a girl in black.
--
[00:37:30, INT. LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - DAY]
[Sybil puts a flower in Mary's hair as they stand in front of the mirror.]
LADY EDITH
Oh, do stop admiring yourself. He's not marrying you for your looks. That's if he wants to marry
you at all.
LADY MARY
He will.
LADY SYBIL
You look beautiful.
LADY MARY
Thank you Sybil, darling.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We should go down. They'll be back from the station at any moment.
[The girls file out.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Let's not gild the lily, dear.
[Cora takes the flower out of Mary's hair and lowers her voice to a whisper.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
And Mary, try to look surprised.
--
[00:37:57, INT. SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - DAY]
MR CARSON
You all ready?
[Carson inspects William's uniform.]
MR CARSON
Very well. We shall go out to greet them.
DAISY
And me, Mr Carson?
MR CARSON
No, Daisy, no you.
[Daisy's expression falls.]
MR CARSON
Can you manage, Mr Bates, or would you rather wait here?
MR BATES
I want to go, Mr Carson.
MR CARSON
There's no obligation for the whole staff to be present.
MR BATES
I'd like to be there.
MR CARSON
Well, it's certainly a great day for Downton to welcome a duke under our roof.
THOMAS (to William)
Remember to help me with the luggage. Don't go running off.
MR BATES
I'll give you a hand.
THOMAS
Oh, I couldn't ask that, Mr Bates, not in your condition.
[The servants head upstairs and Thomas turns to Mr Carson.]
THOMAS
How long do we have to put up with this, Mr Carson, just so I know?
--
[00:38:35, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, FRONT WALK - DAY]
[The servants line up and the family exits the house. William opens the car door for the duke
and Robert.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Welcome to Downton.
[Mrs Hughes and the housemaids curtsy and the men bow their heads.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Lady Grantham, this is so kind of you.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Not at all, Duke. I'm delighted you could spare the time. You know my daughter, Mary, of
course.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Of course, Lady Mary.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
And Edith, but I don't believe you've met my youngest, Sybil.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Ah, Lady Sybil.
[They step forward to shake hands.]
LADY SYBIL
How do you do?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Come on in, you must be worn out.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Oh, Lady Grantham, I have a confession to make, which I hope won't cause too much bother.
My man was taken ill just as I was leaving, so...
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Oh, well, that won't be a problem, will it Carson?
MR CARSON
Certainly not. I shall look after His Grace myself.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Oh, no, I wouldn't dream of being such a nuisance, surely a footman...
[The duke looks at Thomas.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I remember this man. Didn't you serve me when I dined with Lady Grantham in London?
THOMAS
I did, Your Grace.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Ah, there we are. We shall do very well together, won't we...?
THOMAS
Er, Thomas, Your Grace.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
...Thomas.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Good.
[The family heads inside.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I hope you had a pleasant journey.
[O'Brien kicks Bates's cane out from under him and he falls.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Bates, are you all right?
MR BATES
Perfectly, my lord. I apologise.
[The family continues inside and Bates looks up at O'Brien. Anna crouches down to help
Bates.]
ANNA
Mr Bates.
[William closes the front door and Anna helps Bates to his feet.]
ANNA
That's better.
MR BATES
Please, don't feel sorry for me.
[Bates and Anna walk around to the servants' entrance behind the others.]
--
[00:40:26, INT. CORRIDOR - DAY]
LADY MARY
What shall we do? What would you like to do?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I think I'd rather like to go exploring.
LADY MARY
Certainly. Gardens or house?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Oh, house, I think. Gardens are all the same to me.
[They chuckle.]
LADY MARY
Very well. We can begin in the hall, which is one of the oldest--
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
No, not all those drawing rooms and libraries.
LADY MARY
Well what, then?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I don't know. The...the secret passages and the attics.
LADY MARY
It seems a bit odd, but why not? I'll just tell Mama.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
No Don't tell your mama.
LADY MARY
But there's nothing wrong in it.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
No, indeed, I'm--I'm only worried the others will want to join us.
[Mary smiles, flattered.]
--
[00:41:17, INT. DRAWING ROOM - DAY]
[Robert enters while Cora is embroidering.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Mary's settling him in.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Cora, don't let Mary make a fool of herself. By the way, I'll be going up to London next week.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Do you want to open the house?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
No, no, I'll just take Bates and stay at a club. I won't be more than a day or two.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I see. Are things...progressing?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
What "things"?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Oomph.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It's just a regimental dinner
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
It's a pity Bates spoiled the arrival this afternoon.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
He didn't spoil anything. He fell over.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
So undignified. Carson hates that kind of thing.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I don't care what Carson thinks.
[Carson clears his throat.]
MR CARSON
A message from the Dowager Countess, milady. She says she won't come to tea, but she'll
join you for dinner.
[Cora gives Robert a slightly exasperated look.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Oh, Carson, I hope you weren't embarrassed this afternoon. I can assure you the Duke very
much appreciated his welcome.
MR CARSON
I'm glad.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Is Bates all right?
MR CARSON
I think so, my lord.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Must be so difficult for you all the same.
[Carson looks at the floor and raises his eyebrows and leaves without a word.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Don't stare.
--
[00:42:36, INT. SERVANTS' BEDROOM CORRIDOR - DAY]
[Mary and the duke sneak through the servants' passages.]
LADY MARY
Do you realise this is the first time we've ever been alone?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Then you've forgotten when I pulled you into the conservatory at the Northbrooks.
[Mary smiles.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
How sad.
LADY MARY
No, I haven't. It's not quite the same with twenty chaperones hiding behind every fan.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
And are you pleased to be alone with me, my lady?
LADY MARY
Oh dear, if I answer truthfully you'll think me rather forward.
[The duke steps forward to open the door behind Mary.]
LADY MARY
I don't think we should pry. It feels rather...disrespectful.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Oh, nonsense. It's your father's house, isn't it? You have a right to know what goes on in it.
Where does this lead?
LADY MARY
To the men's quarters, with a lock on the women's side. Only Mrs Hughes is allowed to turn it.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Mrs Hughes...
[The duke opens the door.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
And you.
[Mary and the duke enter the men's corridor.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
In here?
LADY MARY
A footman, I imagine.
[Mary seems uncomfortable as the duke opens the door and then enters another room. The
duke rifles through the dresser drawers.]
LADY MARY
Should you do that?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Why not? I'm--I'm making a study on the genus footman. I seek to know the creature's ways.
[Mary laughs, then turns when she hears something.]
LADY MARY (whisper)
Someone's coming!
[Mary stands awkwardly in the corridor and the duke closes the footman's bedroom door as
Bates steps out of his room into the corridor.]
MR BATES
Can I help you, milady?
LADY MARY
We were just exploring.
[The duke steps out of the footman's room.]
MR BATES
Were you looking for Thomas, Your Grace?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
No, as Lady Mary said, we've just been exploring.
[Bates nods and opens his door.]
MR BATES
Would you care to explore my room, milady?
[Mary is embarrassed and ashamed.]
LADY MARY
Of course not, Bates. I'm sorry to have bothered you. We were just going down.
[Mary walks stiffly back to the women's corridor and the duke follows calmly behind and she
locks the door.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Why did you apologise to that man? It's not his business what we do.
LADY MARY
I always apologise when I'm in the wrong. It's a habit of mine.
--
[00:44:57, INT. LIBRARY - DAY]
MR CARSON
The plain fact is Mr Bates, through no fault of his own, is not able to fulfil the extra duties
expected of him. He can't lift, he can't serve at table, he's dropping things all over the place.
On a night like tonight, he should act as a third footman. As it is, my lord, we may have to have
a maid in the dining room.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Cheer up, Carson. There are worse thing happening in the world.
MR CARSON
Not worse than a maid serving a duke.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
So you're quite determined?
MR CARSON
It's a hard decision, Your Lordship, a very hard decision, but the honour of Downton is at stake.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Don't worry, Carson, I know all about hard decisions when it comes to the honour of Downton.
Don't I boy?
[Robert kneels down to pet his dog.]
--
[00:45:47, INT. LUGGAGE ROOM - EVENING]
[William sighs with the effort as he puts down some luggage.]
MRS HUGHES
William, you mustn't let Thomas take advantage. He's only a footman, same as you.
WILLIAM
Well, that's all right, Mrs Hughes. I like to keep busy. Takes your mind off things.
MRS HUGHES
What things have you got to take your mind off? If you're feeling homesick, there's no shame in
it.
WILLIAM
No.
MRS HUGHES
Means you come from a happy home. There's plenty of people here would envy that.
WILLIAM
Yes, Mrs Hughes.
--
[00:46:28, INT. LORD GRANTHAM'S DRESSING ROOM - EVENING]
MR BATES
Will that be all, milord?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Yes. That is...not exactly. Have you recovered from your fall this afternoon?
MR BATES
I'm very sorry about that, milord. I don't know what happened.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
The thing is, Bates, I said I'd give you a trial and I have. If it were only up to me. It's this
question of a valet's extra duties.
MR BATES
You mean waiting a table when there's a large party.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
That and carrying things and...you do see that Carson can't be expected to compromise the
efficiency of his staff.
MR BATES
I do, milord, of course I do. Might I make a suggestion? That when an extra footman is required,
the cost could come out of my wages.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Absolutely not. I couldn't possibly allow that.
MR BATES
Because I am very eager to stay, milord. Very eager, indeed.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I know you are. And I was eager that this should work.
MR BATES
You see...it is unlikely that I should find another position.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
But surely in a smaller house where less is expected of you...
MR BATES
It's not likely.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I mean to help until you find something.
MR BATES
I couldn't take your money, milord. I can take wages for a job done, that's all.
[They regard each other for a moment.]
MR BATES
Very good, milord. I'll go at once.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
There's no need to rush out into the night. Take the London train tomorrow; it leaves at nine.
You'll have a month's wages, too.
[Bates is about to protest.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
That I insist on.
[Bates begins to leave.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It's a bloody business, Bates, but I can't see any way around it.
MR BATES
I quite understand, milord.
[BREAK 3]
--
ACT FOUR
[00:48:28, INT. DINING ROOM - EVENING]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'm afraid we're rather a female party tonight, Duke, but you know what it's like trying to
balance numbers in the country. A single man outranks the Holy Grail.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
No, I'm ter-- I'm terribly flattered to be dining en famille.
LADY EDITH
What were you and Mary doing in the attics this afternoon?
LADY SYBIL
I expect Mary was just showing the duke the house, weren't you?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Are you a student of architecture?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Mm, absolutely.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Then I do hope you'll come and inspect my little cottage. It was designed by Rein...
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Ah.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
...for the first earl's sister.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
The attics?
LADY EDITH
Yes. Mary took the duke up to the attics.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Whatever for?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Why was this, dear?
LADY MARY
We were just looking around.
LADY EDITH
Looking around? What is there to look at but servants' rooms? What was the real reason?
[Thomas is interested by the conversation.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM (chuckles uncomfortably)
Don't be such a chatterbox, Edith.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I think we'll go through.
LADY EDITH
I still don't understand--
LADY MARY
Will you hold your tongue?
[The men rise as the women exit in order of age.]
--
[00:49:44, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - EVENING]
THOMAS
How long do you think they'll be? I'm starving.
MR CARSON
Have you settled the ladies?
THOMAS
Yes, Mr Carson.
MR CARSON
Then it won't be long once they go through.
DAISY
Do you think he'll speak out? Do you think we'll have a duchess to wait on? Imagine that!
MRS PATMORE
You won't be waiting on her, whatever happens.
MR CARSON
There is no reason why the eldest daughter and heiress of the Earl of Grantham should not
wear a duchess's coronet with honour.
MRS HUGHES
Heiress, Mr Carson? Has it been decided?
MR CARSON
It will be if there's any justice in the world.
MRS HUGHES
Well, we'll know soon enough.
[Anna puts a plate down on a tray.]
MRS PATMORE
What you doing, Anna?
ANNA
I thought I'd take something up to Mr Bates, him not being well enough to come down. You
don't mind, do you Mrs Hughes?
MRS HUGHES
I don't mind, not this once.
MR CARSON
Take him whatever he might need.
[Anna leaves with the tray.]
MR CARSON
Mr Bates is leaving without a stain on his character. I hope you all observe that in the manner
of your parting.
WILLIAM
Well, I don't see why he has to go. I don't mind doing a bit of extra work.
THOMAS
It's not up to you. I'll take care of His Lordship, shall I Mr Carson?
MR CARSON
Not while you're looking after the duke, you won't. I'll see to His Lordship myself.
--
[00:50:51, INT. SERVANTS' BEDROOM CORRIDOR - EVENING]
[Anna takes the tray to Mr Bates's room and sees him crying through the slightly open door.
She takes a step back and pauses to consider.]
ANNA
Mr Bates? Are you there?
[Bates wipes his eyes with a cloth and comes to the door.]
ANNA
I brought something up in case you're hungry.
MR BATES
That's very kind.
[Bates puts his cane on his arm and takes the tray and puts it down on a table by the door.]
ANNA
I'm ever so sorry you're going.
MR BATES
I'll be all right.
ANNA
Of course you will. There's always a place for a man like you.
MR BATES
Oh, yes. Something'll turn up.
ANNA
Tell us when you're fixed. Just...drop us a line. Else I'll worry.
MR BATES
Well...we can't have that.
[They smile sadly at each other and Bates closes the door.]
--
[00:52:44, INT. DINING ROOM - EVENING]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
We must go and let the servants get in here.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I should be grateful if we could stay just a minute more. I have-- I have something to ask you.
[Robert sits back down.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I was terribly sorry to hear about your cousins.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You said. Did you know them?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Not well. I--I used to see Patrick Crawley at the odd thing. I imagine it will mean some
adjustments for your...to lose two heirs in one night is terrible.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Indeed, it was terrible.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Awful. But then again, it's an ill wind. At least Lady Mary's prospects must have rather
improved.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Have they?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Haven't they?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I will not be coy and pretend I do not understand your meaning, though you seem very
informed on this family's private affairs. But you ought, perhaps, to know that I do not intend to
fight the entail. Not any part of it.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You can't be serious.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It pains me to say it, but I am.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You will give up your entire estate - your wife's money into the bargain - to a perfect stranger?
You won't even put up a fight?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I hope he proves to be perfect, but I rather doubt it.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Ha. A very odd thing to joke about.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
No odder than this conversation. So, there you have it. But Mary will still have her settlement,
which you won't find ungenerous.
[The duke coughs.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I'm--I'm sorry?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I only meant that her portion, when she marries will be more than respectable. You'll be
pleased, I promise you.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Oh, heavens. I--I hope I haven't given the wrong impression.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You know very well the impression--
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
My dear Lord Grantham--
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Don't "my dear Lord Grantham" me! You knew what you were doing when you came here. You
encouraged Mary, all of us to thinking--
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Forgive me, but I came to express my sympathies and my friendship, nothing more. L--Lady
Mary's a charming person. Whoever marries her will be a lucky man. He will not, however, be
me.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I see. And what was it you asked me to stay behind to hear?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I forget.
[Robert glares at the duke.]
--
[00:55:27, INT. GREAT HALL - EVENING]
[The duke and Robert part ways. Mary waits for the duke as he lights a candle by the stairs.]
LADY MARY
Well, aren't you coming into the drawing room?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I'm--I'm tired. I--I think I'll just slip away. Please make my excuses.
LADY MARY
I'm afraid I've worn you out. Tomorrow we can just--
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I'm leaving in the morning. Goodnight.
[Mary is disappointed. The duke turns around.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Oh, you might tell that footman...
LADY MARY
Thomas.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Thomas. You might tell him I've gone up.
[The duke ascends the stairs and Mary processes her disappointment, trying not to cry. Edith
approaches from behind to gloat.]
LADY EDITH
So he slipped the hook.
LADY MARY
At least I'm not fishing with no bait.
[Mary exits, leaving Edith equally upset.]
[BREAK 4]
--
ACT FIVE
[00:56:32, INT. GUEST BEDROOM - NIGHT]
THOMAS
I don't believe that.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Well, believe what you like. He won't break the entail. The unknown cousin gets everything
and Mary's inheritance will be the same as it always was.
THOMAS
Well, how was I to know when the lawyer turned up?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You weren't to know. You did the right thing to telegraph me. It's just not gonna come off.
THOMAS
So, what now?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Well, you-- you know how I'm fixed. I have to have an heiress. If it means going to New York to
find one.
THOMAS
What about me?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You...you will wish me well.
THOMAS
You said you'd find me a job if I wanted to leave.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Do you?
THOMAS
I want to be a valet. I'm sick of being a footman.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Yeah, Thomas, I don't need a valet. I--I thought you were getting rid of the new one here?
THOMAS
I'll have done it, but I'm not sure Carson's gonna let me take over.
[Thomas sits down and takes the duke's face in his hand.]
THOMAS
And I want to be with you.
[They kiss.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I just can't see it working, can you? We don't seem to have the basis of a servant/master
relationship, do we?
THOMAS
You came here to be with me.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Among other reasons. And one swallow doesn't make a summer.
THOMAS
Aren't you forgetting something?
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
What? Are you threatening me? Because of a youthful dalliance? A few-- a few weeks of
madness in a London season? You wouldn't hold that against me, surely?
THOMAS
I would if I have to.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
And who will believe a greedy footman over the words of a duke? If you're not careful, you'll
end up behind bars.
THOMAS
I've got proof.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Mm. You mean these?
[The duke pulls out a bound stack of letters. Thomas dashes for them, but the duke throws
them in the fire and wrestles keeps Thomas away as they burn.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You know, my mother's always telling me, "Never put anything in writing." And now, thanks to
you, I never will again.
THOMAS
How did you get that? You bastard.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Don't be a bad loser, Thomas. Go to bed. Unless you want to stay.
[Thomas leaves angry.]
--
[01:00:04, INT. MRS HUGHES'S SITTING ROOM - NIGHT]
[Mr Carson knocks on the open door.]
MR CARSON
I think I'll turn in.
MRS HUGHES
No big announcement, then?
MR CARSON
No. Nor likely to be. He's off on the nine o'clock train.
MRS HUGHES
He never is. And when we've had a turkey killed for tomorrow's dinner. Well, I wonder what she
did wrong.
MR CARSON
She did nothing wrong, not from the way His Lordship was talking.
MRS HUGHES
So His Grace turned out to be graceless. Hm.
MR CARSON
Goodnight, Mrs Hughes.
MRS HUGHES
Goodnight, Mr Carson.
--
[01:00:38, INT. LADY GRANTHAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
If you knew that was your decision, why put Mary through it?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
But I didn't know it was my decision, my final decision, until tonight. But I find I cannot ruin the
estate or hollow out the title for the sake of Mary, even with a better man than that.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I try to understand, I just can't.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Why should you? Downton is in my blood and in my bones. It's not in yours. And I can no more
be the cause of its destruction than I could betray my country. Besides, how was I to know he
wouldn't take her without the money?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Don't pretend to be a child because it suits you.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Do you think she would've been happy with a fortune hunter?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
She might've been. I was.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Have you been happy? Really, have I made you happy?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Yes. That is, since you fell in love with me. Which, if I remember correctly, was about a year
after we were married.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Not a year. Not as long as that. But it wouldn't have happened for Mary.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Why not?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Because I am so much nicer than the Duke of Crowborough.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'll be the judge of that.
[Cora turns off the light.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Just don't think I'm going to let it rest, Robert. I haven't given up by any means.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I must do what my conscience tells me.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
And so must I. And I don't want you to think I'll let it rest.
[Robert blows out the candle on his side of the bed.]
--
[01:02:16, INT. GREAT HALL - MORNING]
MR CARSON
My lord, would it be acceptable for Bates to ride in front with Taylor? Otherwise it means
getting the other car out. He and His Grace are catching the same train.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Perfectly acceptable. And if His Grace doesn't, he can lump it.
[Carson is pleased by Robert's response.]
--
[01:02:35, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, FRONT WALK - MORNING]
[Bates takes a last look at the house. The duke exits the house with Cora.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You've been so kind, Lady Grantham, thank you.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Goodbye, Duke.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
You will make my farewells to your delightful daughters?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
They'd have been down if they'd known you were leaving so soon.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Alas, s--something's come up which has taken me quite by surprise.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Obviously.
[Robert joins them.]
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Well, Grantham, this has been a highly enjoyable interlude.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Has it? And I feared it had proved a disappointment.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
Not at all. Not at all, a short stay in your lovely house has driven away my cares.
[Thomas glares at the duke.]
CHAUFFEUR
We ought to go, my lord, if His Grace is to catch the train.
[The duke gets in the motor. Robert approaches Bates.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Goodbye, Bates. And good luck.
MR BATES
Good luck to you, my lord.
[Robert is discomfited as Bates gets in the motorcar. The chauffeur begins to drive away and
Robert turns from heading inside to run after the car.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Wait!
[Carson walks briskly towards the car as Robert takes Bates's travel bag.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Get out, Bates.
DUKE OF CROWBOROUGH
I--I really mustn't be late.
[Robert ignores the duke.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Get back inside and we'll say no more about it.
[Bates takes his bag from Robert and heads inside. Robert closes the car door and watches
Bates walk back to the house.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It wasn't right, Carson. I just didn't think it was right.
--
[01:04:20,INT. MANCHESTER, CRAWLEY'S HOUSE - MORNING]
[Matthew Crawley and his mother, Isobel, are eating breakfast. A housemaid brings Isobel the
post.]
ELLEN
First post, ma'am.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Thank you, Emma. One for you.
[Isobel hands a letter to Matthew.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Mm. Thank you, Mother.
[Matthew opens the letter.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
It's from Lord Grantham.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Really? What on earth does he want?
[Matthew's jaw drops as he continues reading.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
He wants to change our lives
Episode 1x02
ACT ONE
[OPENING CREDITS]
--
[00:30, THE VILLAGE - DAY]
[Matthew and Isobel ride in a motorcar.]
TAYLOR
Here we are, ma'am. Crawley House.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
For good or ill.
[The chauffeur opens the door for them.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I still don't see why I couldn't just refuse it.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
There's no mechanism for you to do so. You will be an earl. You will inherit the estate. Of
course, you can throw it away with your habit, that's up to you.
[A man comes out to meet them.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Can I help?
MR MOLESLEY
I'm Molesley, sir, your butler and valet.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Mr Molesley, I'm afraid--
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
May I introduce ourselves? I am Mrs Crawley, and this is my son, Mr Matthew Crawley.
MR MOLESLEY (nods)
I'll just give Mr Taylor a hand with the cases.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I can--
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Thank you, Molesley.
[Molesley helps with the luggage and Matthew sulks alongside his mother.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I won't let them change me.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Why would they want to?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Mother, Lord Grantham has made the unwelcome discovery that heir is a middleclass lawyer
and son of a middleclass doctor.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Upper middleclass.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
He'll have to limit the damage by turning me into me into one of his own kind.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
When you met him in London, you liked him.
--
[01:53, INT. MAIN STAIRCASE - DAY]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I simply do not understand why we are rushing into this.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Matthew Crawley is my heir.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Patrick was your heir; he never lived here.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Patrick was in and out of this house since the day he was born. You saw how many of the
village turned out for the service.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
But nothing's settled yet.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
It is settled, my dearest one, whether you like it or not.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I wouldn't say that. Not while your mother breathes air.
--
[02:15, INT. CRAWLEY HOUSE - DAY]
[The Crawleys' housemaid leads them through the new house.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Oh, Ellen. This is much better than I thought it would be. You have done well.
ELLEN
Thank you, ma'am.
MR MOLESLEY
Would you like this in here, ma'am, or taken up to your room?
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
In here, thank you. So, are you the whole of our new household?
MR MOLESLEY
There's a local girl, ma'am, Beth. She to double under housemaid and kitchen maid.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
This is ridiculous--
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Thank you very much, Molesley. Might we have some tea?
MR MOLESLEY
Very good, ma'am.
[The servants leave.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
We can go right now.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Why?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Because we do not need a butler or a valet, if it comes to that. We've always managed
perfectly well with a cook and a maid and they cannot expect us to alter our--
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
What they expect, Matthew, is that we won't know how to behave. So, if you don't mind, I
would rather not confirm their expectations.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I have to be myself, Mother. I'll be no use to anyone if I can't be myself. And before they, or you,
get any ideas, I will choose my own wife.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
What on earth do you mean?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Well, they're clearly going to push one of the daughters at me. They'll have fixed on that when
they heard I was a bachelor.
[Molesley enters to announce...]
MR MOLESLEY
Lady Mary Crawley.
[Matthew turns, stunned.]
LADY MARY
I do hope I'm not interrupting.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Lady Mary.
LADY MARY
Cousin Mary, please. Mama has sent me down to welcome you and to ask you to dine with us
tonight. Unless you're too tired.
[Matthew stares at Mary.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
We would be delighted.
LADY MARY
Good. Come at eight.
[Mary turns to go.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Won't you stay and have some tea.
LADY MARY
Oh, no. You're far too busy.
[Mary finally looks at Matthew.]
LADY MARY
And I wouldn't want to push in.
[Matthew takes that blow for a moment before going after Mary outside. Mary is already astride
her horse with a servant mounting another horse next to her.]
LADY MARY
Lynch, I think we'll go back by the south road.
LYNCH
Very good, my lady.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Lady Mary, I hope you didn't misunderstand me. I was only joking.
LADY MARY
Of course. And I agree. The whole thing is a complete joke.
[Mary rides off.]
--
[04:14, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - EVENING]
THOMAS
So, what do you think we'll make of them?
MISS O'BRIEN
I shouldn't think much. She hasn't even got a lady's maid.
ANNA
It's not a capital offense.
MR BATES
She's got a maid; her name's Ellen. She came a day early.
MISS O'BRIEN
She's not a lady's maid. She's just a housemaid that fastens hooks and buttons when she has
to. There's more to it than that, you know.
[Mrs Patmore shouts in the kitchens.]
MRS PATMORE
Daisy!
ANNA
We'll want some very precise reporting when dinner's over.
WILLIAM
Are we to treat him as the heir?
MISS O'BRIEN
Are we heck as like. A doctor's son from Manchester? Humph. He'll be lucky if he gets a civil
word out of me.
ANNA
We're all lucky if we get a civil word out of you.
[Carson enters with a package and the other servants stand.]
MR CARSON
Gwen, parcel for you. Came by the evening post.
GWEN
Thank you, Mr Carson.
[Carson motions for the servants to sit.]
MR CARSON
William?
THOMAS
Have you seen him yet, Mr Carson?
MR CARSON
By "them", I assume you mean the new family, in which case, no. I have that pleasure to look
forward to this evening.
[Mrs Patmore enters.]
MRS PATMORE
Daisy, did you hear me call, or have you gone selectively deaf?!
DAISY
No, Mrs Patmore.
MRS PATMORE
Then might I remind you we are preparing dinner for your future employer, and if it goes wrong,
I'll be telling them why!
[Daisy rushes after Mrs Patmore.]
--
[05:14, INT. LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - EVENING]
LADY MARY
Why are they here at all when you're going to undo it?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Your father's not convinced it can be undone.
LADY MARY
But you'll still try?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Granny and I are willing to try.
LADY MARY
And Papa is not?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We'll bring him 'round, you'll see. We're trying to find lawyer who'll take it on. So, what are they
like?
LADY MARY
She's nice enough, but he's...very full of himself.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Why do you say that?
LADY MARY
Just an impression. Let's go down and you can decide for yourself.
--
[05:44, INT. ENTRYWAY - EVENING]
[The footmen take the guests' coats as Robert enters.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Hello again. It's a pleasure to meet you at last, Mrs Crawley.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
We're delighted to be here, aren't we, Matthew?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Delighted.
[Robert leads them into the great hall where the house staff are lined up as the family enters
from the other side.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Welcome to Downton.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Thank you. You've been so kind.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
What a reception committee.
[The family is surprised and amused by his comment. Isobel senses the awkwardness of his
comment and tries to recover.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Yes, thank you.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
This is Carson. We'd all be lost without him. Mama, may I present Matthew Crawley and Mrs
Crawley, my mother, Lady Grantham.
[Isobel steps forward and holds out her hand.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
What should we call each other?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, we could always start with Mrs Crawley and Lady Grantham.
[Cora steps forward to guide Isobel.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Come into the drawing room and we can make all the proper introductions.
[Violet looks at Carson, who tries to contain his amused smirk. The family moves into the next
room.]
--
[07:00, INT. DINING ROOM - EVENING]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Do you think you'll enjoy village life? It will be very quiet after life in the city.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Even Manchester.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I'm sure I'll find something to keep me busy.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
You might like the hospital.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
What sort of hospital is it? How many beds?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, it--it isn't really a hospital.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Don't let Dr Clarkson hear you. He thinks it's second only to St Thomas's.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
It's a cottage hospital, of course, but quite well equipped.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Who pays for it?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Oh, good. Let's talk about money.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My father gave the building and an endowment to run it. In a way, he set up his own memorial.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
But how splendid.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
And Mr Lloyd George's new insurance measures will help.
[Mr Carson notices a tear in William's uniform coat.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Please don't speak that man's name, we are about to eat.
[Thomas leans forward over Matthew's shoulder with the first dish.]
THOMAS
I will hold it steady and you can help yourself, sir.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Yes, I know. Thank you.
[Robert notes the exchange and Mary smiles.]
LADY MARY
You'll soon get used to the way things are done here.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
If you mean that I'm accustomed to a very different life from this, then that is true.
LADY SYBIL
What will you do with your time?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I've got a job in Ripon. I said I'll start tomorrow.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
A job?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
In a partnership. You might have heard of it, Havel and Carter. They need someone who
understands industrial law, I'm glad to say. Although, I'm afraid most of it will be wills and
conveyancing.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You do know I mean to involve you in the running of the estate?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Oh, don't worry. There are plenty of hours in the day. And, of course, I'll have the weekend.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
We'll discuss this later. We mustn't bore the ladies.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
What--what is a weekend?
--
[08:32, INT. KITCHENS - EVENING]
DAISY
Why shouldn't he be a lawyer?
MISS O'BRIEN
Gentlemen don't work, silly. Not real gentlemen.
ANNA
Don't listen to her, Daisy.
MRS PATMORE
No, listen to me! And take those kidneys up to the serve room before I knock you down and
serve your brains as fritters!
DAISY
Yes, Mrs Patmore!
ANNA
I wonder what that Mr Molesley make of them.
THOMAS
Poor old Molesley. I pity the man who's taken that job.
MR BATES
Then why did you apply for it?
THOMAS
I thought it might help me to get away from you, Mr Bates.
--
[08:58, INT. GREAT HALL - EVENING]
[The ladies exit the dining room.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY (to Cora)
I'm so interested to see the hospital.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Mm, well, you would be with your late husband a doctor.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Not just my husband, my father and brother, too, and I trained as a nurse during the war.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Oh, fancy.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I'd love to be involved in some way.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, you could always help with the bring and buy sale next month. That would be most
appreciated.
[The girls exchange amused smiles as they follow behind. Thomas bows as they pass his
post.]
--
[09:24, INT. SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - EVENING]
[Thomas talks to a housemaid on their way down the stairs.]
THOMAS
I should say so. She's a match for the old lady. She wasn't going to give in.
MR CARSON
What old lady are you referring to, Thomas? You cannot mean Her Ladyship the Dowager
Countess. Not if you wish to remain in this house.
THOMAS
No, Mr Carson.
[Carson passes Thomas to enter the servants' hall where William is playing the piano as the
others visit with each other. They stand as Carson enters.]
MR CARSON
William? Are you aware the seam at your shoulder is coming apart?
WILLIAM
I--I felt it go a bit earlier. I'll mend it when we turn in.
MR CARSON
You will mend it now and you will never again appear in public in a similar state of undress.
WILLIAM
No, Mr Carson.
MR CARSON
To progress in your chosen career, William, you must remember that a good servant at all
times retains a sense of pride and dignity that reflects the pride and dignity of the family he
serves. And never make me remind you of it again.
[Carson leaves.]
DAISY
I'll do it.
[Daisy helps William remove his coat.]
DAISY
And cheer up. We've all had a smack from Mr Carson.
ANNA
You'll be the butler yourself one day. Then you'll do the smacking.
WILLIAM
I could never be like him. I bet he comes from a line of butlers that goes back to the conqueror.
MR BATES
He learned his business and so will you. Even Mr Carson wasn't born standing to attention.
THOMAS
I hope not for his mother's sake.
[BREAK 1]
--
ACT TWO
[10:42, INT. MR CARSON'S OFFICE - DAY]
[William knocks on the open door.]
WILLIAM
This was at the back door.
[William hands Carson a letter.]
MR CARSON
Thank you, William.
[Mr Carson opens and reads it and his expression shifts from surprise to concern.]
--
[11:07, EXT. THE VILLAGE - DAY]
[Bates strolls through the village and sees Carson hurrying into The Dog and Duck, checking
that no one sees him entering, but missing Bates as he walks past the hospital.]
--
[11:23, INT. DOWNTON COTTAGE HOSPITAL, WARD - DAY]
DR CLARKSON
It's kind of you to take an interest.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I'm afraid it's a case of the war horse in the drought. You know my late husband was a doctor.
DR CLARKSON
I do. I'm familiar with Dr Crawley's work on the symptoms of infection in children.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Ah. Even I studied nursing during the South African war.
DR CLARKSON
Really?
[A nurse escorts a weeping woman out of the ward.]
DR CLARKSON
Very distressing. A young farmer, John Drake, a tenant of Lord Grantham's, came in today. It's
dropsy, I'm afraid.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
May I see him?
DR CLARKSON
Yeah. By all means.
[Isobel walks around the screen to find the man, his legs swollen and full of sores.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Is the dropsy of the liver or the heart?
DR CLARKSON
Everything points to the heart.
[The man seems to be having trouble breathing. He begins to cough and blood comes out as
he brings a cloth to his mouth. Dr Clarkson goes to him.]
DR CLARKSON
All right, Mr Drake, you're in safe hands now.
[Dr Clarkson escorts Isobel past the hospital gate.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
What will happen to his wife?
DR CLARKSON
She may try to keep the farm on. Grantham is not a harsh landlord, but her children are young.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
What can I do to help?
[Dr Clarkson is surprised.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
If I'm to live in this village, I must have an occupation. Please, let me be useful.
--
[12:43, INT. CRAWLEY HOUSE, MATTHEW CRAWLEY'S BEDROOM - DAY]
MR MOLESLEY
He chooses his clothes himself. He puts them out at night and hangs the ones he's worn. I get
to take the linen down to the laundry, but that's about all.
MR BATES
That's all?
MR MOLESLEY
"I'll do this," he says. "I'll take the other. I'll tie that." I'm just stood there like a chump, watching
a man get dressed. To be honest, Mr Bates, I don't see the point of it.
--
[13:12, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I thought you didn't like him?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, so what? I have plenty of friends I don't like.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Would you want Mary to marry one of them?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Why do you always have to pretend to be nicer than the rest of us?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Perhaps I am.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Then pity your wife whose fortune must go to this odd young man who talks about weekends
and jobs. If Mary were to marry him, then all would be resolved.
[Robert and Violet pass Thomas as they enter the library.]
--
[13:39, INT. HOUSEMAIDS' BEDROOM - NIGHT]
[Gwen puts away a paper she's reading when Anna enters.]
ANNA
What have you got there?
GWEN
Nothing.
ANNA
What kind of nothing? You haven't got an admirer?
GWEN
I might have. And why shouldn't I?
ANNA
Don't tell Mrs Hughes. She'll bring the vicar 'round till you're exorcised.
GWEN
How are we supposed to find husbands if we're never allowed to see any men?
ANNA
Perhaps she thinks the stork brings them.
[The get into their beds.]
ANNA
Hey. Lady Mary's in for a surprise. Thomas was in the library when old Violet came in from the
garden. Seems they want to fix her up with Mr Crawley.
GWEN
Well, it makes sense. She was going to marry Mr Patrick.
ANNA
Would she have, though? When it came to it? That's the question.
--
[14:31, INT. CRAWLEY HOUSE - DAY]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Ah, there you are, dear. I was hoping you'd be home in time.
[Matthew shrugs off his own coat, and Molesley's assistance.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
In time for what?
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I've been paid the compliment of a visit.
[They enter the living room where Cora and Violet are sitting.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Hello.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Good afternoon, Cousin Matthew.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Afternoon.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We were just saying how charming this room is now.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Mm. It always seemed rather dark when my mother in law lived here. But then she made
everything rather dark.
[Violet chuckles. Molesley offers Matthew a tray of tea cakes.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
No, thank you.
MR MOLESLEY
Cup--cup of tea, sir?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
It's all right, I'll help myself.
[The ladies can see how uncomfortable Matthew's stubborn self-sufficiency is making
Molesley.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
So, Molesley, how do you find being home again? Your father must be glad you're back.
MR MOLESLEY
He is, Your Ladyship.
[Matthew takes one of the teacakes from the tray Molesley is holding and Violet watches
painfully.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Might I give you this cup?
MR MOLESLEY
Ma'am.
[Molesley takes the teacup.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'm afraid we must be going.
[The ladies rise.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Thank you.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
You'll think about it?
[Isobel nods.]
--
[15:39, INT. KITCHENS - DAY]
[Anna washes something alone. She hears someone stumble on the stair and hurt himself.
She finds Carson scrambling to pick up some fallen food from his bag in the pantry.]
MR CARSON
Oh, I thought no one was here.
ANNA
Can I help, Mr Carson?
MR CARSON
Er...no. No, thank you, Anna.
[Mr Carson walks out with the bag full of food.]
--
[16:05, INT. DOWNTON COTTAGE HOSPITAL, WARD - DAY]
[Isobel wears a nurse's apron, she leans over a patient with a stethoscope.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
May I?
[Mr Drake nods.]
DR CLARKSON
I must compliment you, Mrs Crawley. When you made your offer, I thought you might be a
great lady nurse and faint at the sight of blood, but I see you're made of sterner stuff.
[Isobel steps aside with Dr Clarkson.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
It's definitely the heart. It's almost too quiet to hear at all.
DR CLARKSON
I'm afraid so.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I've been thinking about the treatments that are available. Considerable success has been
achieved over the last few years by draining the pericardial sac of the excess fluid and
administering adrenaline.
DR CLARKSON
Mrs Crawley, I appreciate your thoroughness.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
But you're unwilling to try it?
DR CLARKSON
Injection of adrenaline is a comparatively new procedure.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
It's a while ago now, but I saw my husband do it. I know how.
DR CLARKSON
Please, Mrs Crawley, don't--don't force me to be uncivil. We would be setting an impossible
precedent when every villager could--could demand the latest fad in treatment for each new
cut and graze.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I would remind you that we're not talking of a cut or a graze, but the loss of a man's life and the
ruin of his family.
DR CLARKSON
Of course, but I beg you to see that it is...not reasonable.
--
[17:17, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]
MISS O'BRIEN
I'm sorry, but I have standards.
[Anna enters and sits down next to Bates.]
ANNA (whisper)
I've just seen something ever so odd.
MR BATES (whisper)
What?
MISS O'BRIEN
And if anyone thinks I'm going to pull my forelock and curtsy to this
[Cora enters.]
MISS O'BRIEN
Mr Nobody from Nowhere--
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
O'Brien.
[The servants stand.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Were you discussing Mr Crawley?
MISS O'BRIEN
Yes, milady.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Is it your place to do so?
MISS O'BRIEN
I've got my opinions, milady, same as anybody.
[Mrs Hughes enters.]
MRS HUGHES
Can I help Your Ladyship?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
This is the button we're missing from my new evening coat, I found it lying on the gravel, but I
was shocked at the talk I heard as I came in. Mr Crawley is His Lordship's cousin and heir. You
will, therefore, please accord him the respect he's entitled to.
MISS O'BRIEN
But you don't like him yourself, milady. You never wanted him to--
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Your sailing perilously close to the wind, O'Brien. If we're to be friends, you will not speak in
that way again about the Crawleys or any member of Lord Grantham's family. Now, I'm going
up to rest. Wake me at the dressing gong.
[Cora leaves and the servants sit back down.]
THOMAS
I don't think that's fair. Not here in the servants' hall.
MISS O'BRIEN
I agree. If she was a real lady, she wouldn't have come down here. She'd have rung for me and
given me the button, that's all.
THOMAS
This isn't their territory, we can say what we like down here.
MRS HUGHES
Who says?
THOMAS
The law. And parliament. There is such a thing as free speech.
MRS HUGHES
Not when I'm in charge! Don't push your luck, Thomas. Now, tea's over. Back to work. You'd
better take this.
[Mrs Hughes hands O'Brien Cora's coat button.]
MISS O'BRIEN
"Friends." Who does she think she's fooling? We're not friends.
ANNA
No?
MISS O'BRIEN
No. And you're not friends with the girls, neither. We're servants, you and me, and they pay us
to do as we're told, that's all.
--
[19:09, INT. CRAWLEY HOUSE - EVENING]
[Molesley watches as Matthew tries to adjust his bowtie.]
MR MOLESLEY
May I...?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I can manage. Now, where have I put my cufflinks?
MR MOLESLEY
I thought these would make a change--
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
No, my usual ones.
[Matthew puts the cufflinks on himself.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I know I'm a disappointment to you, Molesley, but it's no good. I'll never get used to being
dressed like a doll.
MR MOLESLEY
I'm only trying to help, sir.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Of course. And if I've offended you, I apologise. But surely you have better things to do.
MR MOLESLEY
This is my job, sir.
[Matthew puts on his own tailcoat.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Well, it seems a very silly occupation for a grown man.
[Matthew turns around and sees Molesley's dismay.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Look, I'm sorry if I'm...
[Matthew can't recover from what he just said.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I'm sorry.
[Matthew leaves quickly and Molesley steps forward to help, but stops.]
--
[20:01, INT. LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - EVENING]
LADY SYBIL
Why are you so against him?
LADY MARY
Aside from the fact he's planning to steal our inheritance?
LADY EDITH
Your inheritance. It makes no difference to Sybil and me. We won't inherit, whatever happens.
LADY MARY
He isn't one of us.
LADY SYBIL
Cousin Freddy's studying for the bar, and so is Vivian McDonald.
[Edith sneaks a peek at a letter Mary received from Evelyn.]
LADY MARY
At Lincoln's Inn. Not sitting at a dirty little desk in Ripon. Besides, his father was a doctor.
LADY SYBIL
There's nothing wrong with doctors. We all need doctors.
LADY MARY
We all need crossing sweepers and draymen, too, it doesn't mean we have to dine with them.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Whom don't we have to dine with?
LADY EDITH
Mary doesn't care for Cousin Matthew.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Sybil, be a dear and fetch my black evening shawl. O'Brien knows which one.
[Sybil gets up to leave.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
And Edith, can you see if the drawing room's ready.
[Edith leaves, too.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Glad to catch you alone.
LADY MARY
You've driven the others away.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM (chuckles)
Perhaps I have.
[Cora looks at the flowers on Mary's vanity table.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Pretty. The point is, my dear, I don't want you, any of you...to feel you have to dislike Matthew.
LADY MARY
You dislike the idea of him.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
That was before he came. Now he's here, I don't see any future in it. Not the way things are.
LADY MARY
I don't believe a woman can be forced to give away all her money to a distant cousin of her
husband's. Not in the 20th century. It's too ludicrous for words.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
It's not as simple as that. The money isn't mine anymore. It forms a part of the estate.
LADY MARY
Even so, when a judge hears--
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
For once in your life, will you please just listen?!
[Mary is shocked by her mother's gruffness.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I believe there's an answer which would secure your future and give you a position.
LADY MARY
You can't be serious.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Just think about it.
LADY MARY
I don't have to think about it. Marry a man who can barely hold his knife like a gentleman?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM (laughs)
Oh, you exaggerate.
LADY MARY
You're American, you don't understand these things.
[Cora's jaw drops.]
LADY MARY
Have you mentioned this to Granny? Did she laugh?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Why would she? It was her idea.
[It's Mary's turn to gape at her mother.]
[BREAK 2]
--
ACT THREE
[22:06, INT. DINING ROOM - EVENING]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Have you been able to explore the village?
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Indeed, I have. And I thought the hospital a great credit to your father's memory. But I'm afraid
the good doctor and I did not see eye to eye.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM (chuckles)
Oh, you amaze me.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
He is treating one of your tenant, John Drake, for dropsy, but seems reluctant to embrace
some of the newer treatments.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Drake is a good man, and far too young to die, but I suppose the doctor knows his business.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Not as well as Mrs Crawley, apparently.
[Isobel tries to reply, but Robert steps in first.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
By the way, if ever you want to ride, just let Lynch know and he'll sort it out for you.
LADY MARY
Oh, Papa, Cousin Matthew doesn't ride.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I ride.
LADY MARY
And do you hunt?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
No, I don't hunt.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I daresay there's not much opportunity in Manchester.
[Violet chuckles.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Are you a hunting family?
LADY MARY
Families like ours are always hunting families.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Not always. Billy Skelton won't have them on his land.
LADY MARY
But all the Skeltons are mad.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Do you hunt?
LADY MARY
Occasionally. I suppose you're more interested in books than country sport.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I probably am. You'll tell me that's rather unhealthy.
LADY MARY
Not unhealthy. Just unusual...among our kind of people.
[Robert, Violet, and Isobel are all astonished at Mary's snobbery.]
--
[23:23, INT. SERVE ROOM - EVENING]
[Mr Carson meets Mrs Hughes as she brings up some plates.]
MRS HUGHES (whisper)
I'm changing 'round the dessert services.
MR CARSON
We're missing a sugar sifter. I know I put three out.
MRS HUGHES
I was talking to Anna earlier.
MR CARSON
Why? What's she been saying?
MRS HUGHES
Whatever's the matter?
MR CARSON
What did Anna say?
MRS HUGHES
Only that she thinks Thomas is bullying William.
MR CARSON
Ah. Yeah, she may have a point. I'll keep an eye out. Here it is.
--
[23:53, INT. DINING ROOM - EVENING]
LADY MARY
I've been studying the story of Andromeda, do you know it?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Why?
LADY MARY
Her father was King Cepheus, whose country was being ravaged by storms, and in the end, he
decided the only way to appease the gods was to sacrifice his eldest daughter to a hideous
sea monster. So, they chained her naked to a rock...
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM (chuckles uncomfortably)
Really? Mary, we'll all need our smelling salts in a minute.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
But the sea monster didn't get her, did he?
[Sybil is transfixed by the story and the drama playing out right in front of her.]
LADY MARY
No. Just when it seemed he was the only solution to her father's problems, she was rescued.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
By Perseus.
[Some of the wind goes out of Mary's sails.]
LADY MARY
That's right. Perseus, son of a god. Rather more fitting, wouldn't you say?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
That depends. I'd have to know more about the princess and the sea monster in question.
--
[24:50, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - EVENING]
[William plays piano while the others visit.]
DAISY
I wish I could dance like that.
THOMAS
Like what?
[Daisy holds up a book with dance steps mapped out.]
THOMAS
Don't you know the grizzly bear?
MR BATES (chuckles)
The grizzly bear. As if you do.
THOMAS
Certainly, I do. Miss O'Brien, shall we show them?
MISS O'BRIEN
Not likely.
[Anna and Bates laugh.]
THOMAS
William, give us a tune. Come on, Daisy.
ANNA
Go on.
THOMAS
Hands up.
[Thomas puts his hands up into claws and growls and the others laugh and clap as he moves
forward to dance the grizzly bear with Daisy. Mrs Patmore comes in, wiping her brow.]
MRS PATMORE
Daisy. Daisy!
[The music and merriment stops.]
MRS PATMORE
Stop that silly nonsense before you put your joints out. See to the range and go to bed.
[Daisy turns to Thomas in awe.]
DAISY
Thank you, that was beautiful.
[The others clap and Thomas bows as Daisy leaves.]
--
[25:49, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, FRONT WALK - NIGHT]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'm sorry Mary was rather sharp this evening.
[Matthew chuckles.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I doubt Cousin Mary and I are destined to be close friends.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Mmph.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I don't blame her. Her father's home and her fortune are to be passed to me. It's very harsh.
[A thought strikes Violet.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
What would you say if the entail was set aside in Mary's favour?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I should try to accept it with as good a grace as I could muster.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Would you?
[Violet steps towards the motorcar.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Oh. Well, good evening Taylor.
TAYLOR
Good evening, milady.
[Taylor holds the door open for Violet.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Thank you.
--
[26:26, INT. SILVER ROOM - NIGHT]
MRS HUGHES
I'll say goodnight, Mr Carson.
[Carson holds a candelabra.]
MR CARSON
Look at that scratch. We'll have to get that sorted out when they're up in London.
MRS HUGHES
You can hardly see it.
MR CARSON
Well, I'll know it's there.
MRS HUGHES
Are you all right now? Only, you seemed a little upset earlier.
MR CARSON
Y-- er, I'm sorry about that. I'm just, erm...a bit tired.
MRS HUGHES
And no wonder. Did the dinner go well?
MR CARSON
Er, well enough. But they won't make a match between them, if that's what they're thinking.
MRS HUGHES
Lady Mary doesn't like him?
MR CARSON
And why should she like the man she's been passed over for? And why has she been? That's
what I'd like to know.
MRS HUGHES
It's the law.
MR CARSON
Well, it's a wicked law.
[Carson closes the silver cabinet.]
--
[27:07, EXT. COURTYARD - DAY]
[Thomas is fixing a clock.]
MISS O'BRIEN
Why does Mr Carson let you do that?
THOMAS
Because my dad was a clockmaker.
MISS O'BRIEN
Did you really ask him for the job with the Crawleys?
THOMAS
I'm sick of being a footman.
MISS O'BRIEN
I'd rather be a footman than wait on someone who ought to be a footman himself.
THOMAS
Well, Mr Carson shouldn't have told Bates. How are things with Lady G?
MISS O'BRIEN
Same as usual.
THOMAS
"Yes, milady. No, milady. Three bags full"?
MISS O'BRIEN
I'd like to give her three bags full. Preferably on a dark night.
THOMAS
Will you hand in your notice?
MISS O'BRIEN
And let her ruin me with a nasty reference? Oh, I think not.
--
[27:45, INT. THE DOWER HOUSE - DAY]
DR CLARKSON
I don't want to exaggerate. She's been...very generous in many ways.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Generous? To instruct you in your own practice?
DR CLARKSON
Well, she may even have a point. But i--it does not seem to me realistic.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, nor is it. Put an end to her meddling. I am your president and I say, "Get rid of her."
DR CLARKSON
Will that not be awkward? I gather she's planning to stay in the village for the foreseeable
future.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
No one can foresee the future, Doctor. Not you, not I, and certainly not Mrs Crawley.
--
[28:19, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You do not love the place yet.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Well, obviously it's--
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
No, you don't love it. You see a million bricks that may crumble, a thousand gutters and pipes
that may block and leak, and stone that will crack in the frost.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
But you don't?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I see my life's work.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Was it ever in danger?
[Robert chuckles.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Many times. It's my dear papa who thought the balloon would go up in the 1880s
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
What saved it?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Cora.
--
[29:02, INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]
[Bates enters to find Anna sitting alone.]
MR BATES
Where is everyone?
ANNA
They've gone down to the village. Some travelling salesman set up at the pub for the afternoon.
MR BATES
Alone at last. We shouldn't be without both footmen. Does Mr Carson know?
ANNA
Mrs Hughes does. She's gone with them. They won't be long.
MR BATES
So, you see to the girls and you're supposed to be head housemaid. You should put in for a
raise.
ANNA
What do you mean, "supposed to be"?
[The smile and chuckle. The front door bell rings.]
MR BATES
I said they shouldn't have let both footmen go.
ANNA
Well, you'll have to answer it. Mr Carson wouldn't like a maid answering the front door.
--
[29:51, EXT/INT. FRONT DOOR/OUTER HALL - DAY]
MR BATES
Sorry to have kept you waiting, sir.
CHARLES GRIGG
I'm here to see Lord Grantham.
MR BATES
Is he expecting you?
CHARLES GRIGG
No. But he'd be very interested in what I have to tell him.
MR BATES
His Lordship is not at home, but if you will leave your name--
CHARLES GRIGG
Ah, ah, ah. Don't go all high and mighty with me. I don't know who you are, but you're certainly
not the butler, so don't try and make out you are.
MR BATES
How do you know?
CHARLES GRIGG
Because Charlie Carson's the butler 'round here.
MR BATES
Does your business concern him?
CHARLES GRIGG
It might do.
MR BATES
Excuse me for one moment, sir.
[Bates partially closes the door and enters the house. Anna waits in the entry.]
MR BATES
Fetch Mr Carson as fast as you can.
[Anna nods and the stranger walks in uninvited. Bates turns back to Anna.]
MR BATES
Use the front door.
[Anna heads outside and the stranger smirks after her.]
MR BATES
If you would like to follow me, sir.
CHARLES GRIGG
Oh, no. If you think you're tucking me away somewhere, you've got another thing coming.
MR BATES
You will be more comfortable, sir.
CHARLES GRIGG
Sorry, chump.
[The stranger waltzes into the library and looks around.]
CHARLES GRIGG
Oh, aye. I'll not mind waiting in here.
[Sybil enters wearing a riding outfit.]
LADY SYBIL
Bates...?
MR BATES
This...gentleman is an acquaintance of Mr Carson, milady.
LADY SYBIL
What is he doing in here?
MR BATES
He says he has urgent business with His Lordship.
CHARLES GRIGG
Urgent.
MR BATES
I've sent for Mr Carson to come at once.
LADY SYBIL
Then I'll stay with you in case explanations are needed.
MR BATES (mouths)
Thank you.
--
[31:36, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
[Anna runs down the road.]
ANNA
Mr Carson! You're needed at once in the library.
--
[31:43, INT. OUTER HALL/LIBRARY - DAY]
[Robert enters through the open front door to hear the stranger complaining loudly.]
CHARLES GRIGG
How long are you expecting me to wait? I'm a very busy man, you know.
MR BATES
If you could just be patient for a little longer, sir.
[The stranger sees Robert entering.]
CHARLES GRIGG
Ah.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
May I ask who this is and precisely what is going on?
[Mr Carson and Anna enter.]
MR CARSON
Mr Bates, what are you...? Er...I'm sorry, Your Lordship. Mr Bates, you may go now.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
No, stay where you are. No one is going anywhere. Do I take it you know this man?
CHARLES GRIGG
Don't try and deny it.
MR CARSON
No, I won't deny it. I do know him, my lord, but not what he is doing in the library.
MR BATES
I tried to take him downstairs out of sight, Mr Carson, but he wouldn't come.
MR CARSON
Thank you, that was thoughtful.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
But who is he?
[Carson hesitates.]
CHARLES GRIGG
Will you tell him or shall I?
MR CARSON
His name is Charles Grigg. We worked together at one time.
CHARLES GRIGG
Oh, I'm a little more than that, aren't I, Charlie? We're like brothers, him and me.
MR CARSON
We are not like brothers.
CHARLES GRIGG
We were a double act. On the halls.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You were on the stage? Carson, is this true?
MR CARSON
It is, my lord.
CHARLES GRIGG
The Cheerful Charlies, that's what they called us.
[Carson rolls his eyes while Grigg does a tap dance and hands Robert a flier for their old act.]
CHARLES GRIGG
We did quite well, didn't we?
MR CARSON
Until you couldn't keep your hands out of the till.
ANNA
Would you like us to go, Mr Carson?
MR CARSON
No. You know it now. You might as well bear witness to my shame. He turned up in the village
with no warning some days ago on the run, asking for somewhere to hide and, of course, for
money.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
God in heaven.
MR CARSON
He's wanted for some petty crime of which he is, of course, guilty.
CHARLES GRIGG
Hey, steady on.
MR CARSON
He threatened to expose my past to make me a laughingstock in this house. And in my vanity
and pride, I gave him what he wanted.
CHARLES GRIGG (scoffs)
You did not.
MR CARSON
I put him in an empty cottage and fed him from the kitchens. I couldn't buy food in the village, it
would raise too many questions. I stole. I'm a thief. She...saw it.
[Carson indicates Anna.]
ANNA
I'd never have said anything, Mr--
MR CARSON
And now my disgrace is complete. My lord, you have my resignation.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Really, Carson, there's no need to be quite so melodramatic. You're not playing Sydney Carton.
[Robert turns to Grigg.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
So, why have you come here, if he has done everything you asked of him?
CHARLES GRIGG
Because he hasn't.
[Grigg sits down in a chair.]
CHARLES GRIGG
He wouldn't give me any money.
MR CARSON
If I had, how could I have prevented his returning to Downton once it was spent?
[Robert clears his throat.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My dear Mr Grigg...
CHARLES GRIGG
Ah. Nice to see someone 'round here's got some manners.
MR CARSON
Hold your tongue!
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I'll tell your what is going to happen. When I have given you twenty pounds, you will leave
Downton immediately and we will never set eyes on you again.
CHARLES GRIGG
I'll have to see about that.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
If you return to this area, I will personally ensure your conviction for theft and blackmail.
[Grigg springs up from the chair.]
CHARLES GRIGG
Just a minute--
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You will serve from five to ten years in His Majesty's custody.
[Robert pulls out his wallet.]
CHARLES GRIGG
You think you're such a big man, don't you? Just 'cause you're a lord, you think you can do
what you like with me.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
I think it, because it is true.
[Robert holds out the cash and Grigg debates for a moment, then takes the money.]
CHARLES GRIGG
You'll not always be in charge, you know. The day is coming when your lot will have to toe the
line just like the rest of us.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Perhaps. But happily for Carson, that day has not come yet.
[Grigg looks at Carson and stalks off. Anna and Bates follow, but Sybil remains.]
MR CARSON
I...take it my resignation has not been accepted?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My dear fellow, we all have chapters we would rather keep unpublished. To be honest, Carson,
I'm rather impressed. Did you really sing and dance and everything in front of an audience?
[Sybil smiles.]
MR CARSON (ashamed)
I did.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
And do you ever miss it?
MR CARSON
Not in the least, my lord.
[BREAK 3]
--
ACT FOUR
[36:02, INT. SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - DAY]
ANNA
Poor Mr Carson. We'll have to treat him like a god for a month to calm his nerves.
MR BATES
He'll be afraid this will change the way we think of him.
ANNA
Then we mustn't let it.
MR BATES
But it will. The Cheerful Charlies?
[The laugh.]
MR BATES
For all his talk of dignity, we know his story now.
ANNA
And admire him more because of it.
MR BATES
Maybe. But it will change the way we think of him. It always does.
ANNA
I don't see why. I shouldn't care what I found out about you, whatever it was. It wouldn't alter
my opinion one bit.
MR BATES
But it would. It certainly would.
--
[36:34, THE DOWER HOUSE - DAY]
[Violet and Cora sit down to tea.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
We're running out of options. The lawyers I write to only huff and puff. They echo Murray and
say, "Nothing can be done."
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, they don't want the bother of opposing him.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Oh, precisely.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I wish Mary wasn't so confident it could all be put right.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Meanwhile, we have to watch that dreadful woman parade around the village as if she owned it.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I think she means well.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Meaning well is not enough. Poor Dr Clarkson. And what has he done to deserve that
termagant?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I think he's in for an uncomfortable afternoon.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Really? Why?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
On my way here, I saw her go into the hospital. She looked extremely determined.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Not as determined as I am.
[Violet stands up.]
--
[37:23, INT. DOWNTON COTTAGE HOSPITAL, OFFICE - DAY]
[Isobel holds a tiny vial.]
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
I have the adrenaline here in my hand. Will you really deny the man his chance of life?
DR CLARKSON
I just wish it was a treatment I was more familiar with.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Will that serve as your excuse when he dies?
[Clarkson stands and takes the vial and goes to the door.]
DR CLARKSON
Nurse!
[A nurse comes to the door.]
DR CLARKSON
Can you prepare Mr Drake for his procedure please? Well, Mrs Crawley, I have a feeling we
will sink or swim together.
--
[37:36, INT. DOWNTON COTTAGE HOSPITAL, WARD - DAY]
DR CLARKSON
Mr Drake, your heart is not functioning properly and, as a result, your pericardial sac is full of
fluid. I am proposing first to withdraw the fluid, and then to inject the adrenaline to stimulate the
heart and restore normal activity.
MRS DRAKE
Is it dangerous, Doctor?
DR CLARKSON
The draining may stop the heart, and the adrenaline may not be able to restart it.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Mrs Drake, the choice is simple. If your husband endures this procedure, he may live. If not, he
will die.
NURSE
He's with a patient.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Please, please, no, let me pass. I must see the doctor at once.
[Violet steps around the screen. Mrs Drake rises from her chair.]
DR CLARKSON
Your Ladyship.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Yes, it's just as I thought. Dr Clarkson, tell me you will not permit this amateur to influence your
professional opinion.
ISOBEL CRAWLEY
Amateur?
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM (to Mrs Drake)
My dear woman, do not let them bully you. They'll not disturb the peace of your husband's last
hours, not if I can help it.
MRS DRAKE
But that's just it, my lady. I don't want them to be his last hours. Not if there's a chance. Please,
Doctor, do what you must.
[Clarkson steps forward to begin the procedure. A nurse hands him a needle and he attaches it
to a draining tube.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
As...
[Clarkson and the nurse insert the needle and Mrs Drake turns away. Isobel steps over to
comfort her.]
DR CLARKSON
Steady. Yeah, all right.
NURSE
Yep.
DR CLARKSON
Nice and steady.
[Clarkson drains the fluid with a syringe attached to the tube.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
As president of this hospital, I feel I must...
DR CLARKSON
Valve.
[The fluid drains into a glass jar.]
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
...tell you I...I shall bring this to the attention of the board.
DR CLARKSON
You're doing very well.
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Have you no pity?
[The draining finishes.]
DR CLARKSON
Adrenaline. Quickly, quickly. His heart's stopped.
[The nurse hands him the syringe and he attaches it to the needle already inserted in Drake's
chest.]
DR CLARKSON
Ready?
NURSE
Mm-hmm.
[Isobel watches intently as she holds Mrs Drake. Clarkson injects the adrenaline and pulls out
the needle.]
DR CLARKSON
Yes.
[Drake wakes and heaves deep breaths. Mrs Drake turns to look and goes to hold and kiss his
hand.]
MR DRAKE
Oh, my dear.
[Isobel turns to Violet, who is stunned by what happened.]
--
[40:45, INT. LIBRARY - DAY]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You don't have to worry. She may be president, but I'm the patron, so you're quite safe with me.
Please.
[Robert motions for Matthew and Dr Clarkson to enter the library for some refreshments.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
My mother was right, then? The man's life was saved?
DR CLARKSON
Well, I-- I like to think that we were both right, but I'm not sure Lady Grantham will be so easily
convinced.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Then we must strengthen the argument. Cousin Isobel wants something to do. Very well. Let's
make her chairman of the board. She'd like that, wouldn't she?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Certainly she would.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Then my mother will have to listen to her.
[Clarkson is clearly thinking through the consequences of this new arrangement.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
She's been in absolute rule of there for long enough, it's time for some loyal opposition.
DR CLARKSON
Well, if you're quite certain, my lord.
[Clarkson hesitates.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
What were you going to say?
DR CLARKSON
At the risk of being impertinent...on your own head be it.
[The men chuckle.]
--
[41:33, EXT. FRONT WALK - DAY]
[Thomas fetches Matthew's bicycle as Matthew and Robert exit the house.]
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
About your scheme for restoring the estate cottages...
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
You don't mind my interfering?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
My dear fellow, I brought you here to interfere. In fact, why don't you stay for dinner and we'll
talk about it? We'll send down to Molesley for your clothes.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
I'd better not. My mother's expecting me. But in fact, I've been meaning to speak to you about
Molesley.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Oh?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Would you find me very ungrateful if I dispensed with his services?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Why? Has he displeased you in some way?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Not at all. It's simply that he's superfluous to our style of living.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Is that quite fair? To deprive a man of his livelihood when he's done nothing wrong?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Well, I wouldn't quite put it--
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
You're mother derives satisfaction from her work at the hospital, I think. Some sense of
self-worth.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Well, certainly.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Would you really deny the same to poor old Molesley? And when you are master here, is the
butler to be dismissed, or the footmen? How many maids or kitchen staff will be allowed to stay?
Or must every one be driven out? We all have different parts to play, Matthew, and we must all
be allowed to play them.
[Robert pats Matthew on the shoulder and walks back to the house.]
--
[42:43, INT. BALCONY - DAY]
LADY EDITH
Why must we all go to the hospital?
LADY MARY
I'm afraid Papa wants to teach Granny a lesson. Poor Granny. A month ago, these people
were strangers. Now she must share her power with the mother and I must marry the son.
LADY EDITH
You won't marry him, though, will you?
LADY MARY
What, marry a sea monster?
[They chuckle.]
LADY SYBIL
You shouldn't laugh, that's so unkind.
LADY EDITH
But he must marry someone.
LADY MARY
Edith, what are you thinking?
LADY EDITH
You know, I don't dislike him as much as you do.
LADY MARY
Perhaps you don't dislike him at all.
LADY EDITH
Perhaps I don't.
LADY MARY
Well, it's nothing to me. I have bigger fish to fry.
LADY SYBIL
What fish?
LADY EDITH
Are we talking about E.N.?
LADY MARY
How do you know that? Have you been poking around in my things?
LADY EDITH
Of course not.
LADY SYBIL
Come on, who is he? It's not fair if you both know.
LADY MARY
You won't be any the wiser, but his name is Evelyn Napier.
LADY EDITH
The Honourable Evelyn Napier, son and heir to Viscount Branksome.
LADY MARY
Who wants and old sea monster when they can have Perseus?
[They chuckle.]
--
[43:39, INT. MRS HUGHES'S SITTING ROOM - DAY]
[Mr Carson knocks on the open door as Mrs Hughes is fastening a broach on her collar.]
MR CARSON
If you're going to the ceremony, I thought we might walk together.
MRS HUGHES
Certainly I'm going. I want to see the old bat's face when they announce it. I must try not to
look too cheerful. Or shouldn't I talk like that in your presence?
MR CARSON
Do you find me very ridiculous, Mrs Hughes? Putting on airs and graces I've no right to?
MRS HUGHES
What's brought this on?
[Carson sighs sadly.]
MR CARSON
Nothing. Except at times I wonder if I'm just a sad old fool.
MRS HUGHES
Mr Carson, you are a man of integrity and honour who raises the tone of this household by
being part of it. So no more of that, please.
--
[44:30, INT. SERVANTS' CORRIDOR - DAY]
[William approaches Daisy nervously as she fixes her dress in the mirror.]
WILLIAM
I wondered i--if you'd like to walk with me down to the hosp--
DAISY
Is Thomas going?
WILLIAM
Well, I-- I think everyone is.
DAISY
Sorry, what were you saying?
WILLIAM
Nothing. Doesn't matter.
MRS PATMORE
Put this away before you go.
[Mrs Patmore hands Daisy a dish]
MRS PATMORE
And never mind your flirting.
DAISY
I wasn't flirting. Not with him.
MRS PATMORE
William's not a bad lad.
DAISY
He's nice enough, but...he isn't like Thomas.
MRS PATMORE
No, he's not.
--
[44:58, INT. CRAWLEY HOUSE, MATTHEW CRAWLEY'S BEDROOM - DAY]
[Matthew fixes his tie in the mirror and Molesley opens a box.]
MR MOLESLEY
Cufflinks, sir?
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Those are a dull option for such an occasion, don't you agree?
MR MOLESLEY
Might I suggest the crest pair, sir? They seem more appropriate, if you don't mind my saying.
[Molesley opens another box.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Hm.
[Matthew picks one up with a bemused expression.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
They're a bit fiddly, I wonder if you could help me?
MR MOLESLEY (surprised)
Certainly, sir.
[Matthew allows Molesley to fasten his cufflinks. He looks at his coat and then back to
Molesley. Molesley takes the hint and fetches it, then helps Matthew into the jacket.]
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Oh, I see you got that mark out of the sleeve. How'd you do it?
MR MOLESLEY
I--I tried it with this and tried it with that until it yielded.
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Very well done.
MR MOLESLEY
Thank you, sir.
[Matthew lets Molesley brush down his coat.]
--
[46:00, EXT. THE VILLAGE - DAY]
MR CARSON
Y--you go in, Mrs Hughes. I want a quick word with Mr Bates here. Mr Bates?
[Carson clears his throat at the others file into the hospital yard.]
MR CARSON
Erm...I must thank you, both for what you did and for keeping silent afterwards. It was kind of
you and Anna.
MR BATES
It was nothing, Mr Carson.
MR CARSON
I hope you don't judge me too harshly.
MR BATES
I don't judge you at all. I have no right to judge you or any man.
[They exchange kind smiles.]
--
[46:28, INT. DOWNTON COTTAGE HOSPITAL - DAY]
[Mr and Mrs Bates are in the audience. They all rise when Dr Clarkson enters with Violet and
Isobel, then sit when the ladies do.]
DR CLARKSON
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this happy event: the investiture of our first chairwoman,
Mrs Reginald Crawley, who has graciously agreed to share the duties of our beloved president,
the Dowager Countess of Grantham.
[Violet is clearly not pleased by the power play.]
DR CLARKSON
Our little hospital must surely grow and thrive with two such doughty champions united as they
are by the strongest ties of all, family and friendship.
[Violet and Isobel sense the heavy irony.]
Episode 1x03
ACT ONE
[OPENING CREDITS]
--
[00:30, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
[Bates walks out of the front gate.]
--
[00:43, INT. POST OFFICE - DAY]
POSTMISTRESS
There you are, Mr Bates, it's in. Came this morning.
[The woman hands Bates a paper.]
MR BATES
I said it would, which isn't quite the same thing.
[Gwen enters the shop and is surprised to run into Bates.]
MR BATES
Hello. I could've posted that for you.
GWEN
Well, I prefer to do it myself.
MR BATES
I'll wait outside.
[Gwen waits for Bates to pass, then approaches the counter and eagerly passes her parcel to
the postmistress.]
--
[01:06, INT. HOUSEMAIDS' BEDROOM - DAY]
[Anna stands on a chair trying to move a large case on top of the cupboard, but it won't budge.
Gwen enters and Anna almost falls.]
GWEN
What are you doing?
ANNA
If you must know, I'm trying to find some space on top of the cupboard to make life easier.
[Gwen closes the door and Anna gets off the chair.]
ANNA
So, what's in it, then?
GWEN
What?
ANNA
The bleeding great packing case that weighs a ton, that's what.
GWEN
Can't you just leave it?
ANNA
No, I can't. And you'll tell me right now.
--
[01:39, EXT. DOWNTON ABBEY, GROUNDS - DAY]
[Cora walks up to the bench where Mary is reading a letter.]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Anything interesting?
LADY MARY
Not particularly. It's from Evelyn Napier. You met him at the Delta Fields last November at
Doncaster races.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Is that Lord Branksome's boy?
LADY MARY
It is.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Do you like him?
LADY MARY
I don't dislike him.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
And what's he writing about?
LADY MARY
Oh, nothing much. He's out with the York and Ainsty next week. He'll meet us at Downton. He'll
want some tea when he's up here.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Where's he staying? With friends?
LADY MARY
He says he's found a pub that caters for hunting.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Well, we can improve on that. He must come here. He can send the horses up early if he
wants.
LADY MARY
He'll know why you're asking him.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I can't think what you mean. His mother's a friend of mine; she'll be pleased at the idea.
LADY MARY
Not very pleased. She's dead.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
All the more reason, then. You can write a note, too, and put it in with mine.
[Mary sighs and Cora gets up to leave.]
LADY MARY
Should I tell him about your friendship with his late mother?
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
I'm sure you of all people can compose a letter to a young man without any help from me.
--
[02:41, INT. HOUSEMAIDS' ROOM - DAY]
[Anna and Gwen stare down at the typewriter that they pulled out of the packing case on top of
the cupboard.]
ANNA
How much did it cost?
GWEN
Every penny I'd saved. Al-- almost.
ANNA
And...i--is this the mystery lover?
GWEN
Well, I've been taking a correspondence course in typing and shorthand. That's what was in
the envelopes.
ANNA
Are you any good?
GWEN
Yes. I am, actually.
[O'Brien opens the door and Gwen and Anna move to block the typewriter from view.]
MISS OBRIEN
Eh, Her Ladyship wants the full skirt Lady Mary never wears. A seamstress is going to fit it to
Lady Sybil, but I can't find it.
ANNA
I'll come in a minute.
MISS OBRIEN
They're waiting now.
ANNA
One minute. I'm just changing my cap and apron.
[O'Brien looks at them suspiciously and leaves. Anna closes the door.]
ANNA
Have you told anyone?
[Gwen shakes her head.]
ANNA
What did your parents say?
GWEN
Well, I can't tell them till I've got a job. Dad will think I'm a fool to leave a good place and Mum
will say I'm getting above myself, but...but I don't believe that.
ANNA
Nor do I.
--
[03:42, INT. LIBRARY - DAY]
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
It's not of my doing. It's all Mary's own work, but I think we should encourage it.
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
Branksome's a dull dog, but I don't suppose that matters.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Did you know his wife had died?
ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM
He only ever talks about racing
VIOLET, DOWAGER COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
Cora is right. Mary won't take Matthew Crawley, so we'd better get her settled before the bloom
is quite gone off the rose.
CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM
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