1 00:00:10,258 --> 00:00:12,656 I'm simply making the point that I do not care for the man. 2 00:00:12,681 --> 00:00:14,020 I'm well aware of that, but 3 00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:15,586 perhaps you've misjudged him. 4 00:00:15,611 --> 00:00:18,250 I assure you he is every bit the prig I have described. 5 00:00:18,297 --> 00:00:20,086 We're all entitled to our opinions. 6 00:00:20,280 --> 00:00:22,764 If you insist on this dalliance with Mr Potts the least you can do 7 00:00:22,789 --> 00:00:24,468 is convince him to allow me access to the mortuary. 8 00:00:24,477 --> 00:00:26,366 Firstly, we are merely friends. 9 00:00:26,390 --> 00:00:28,812 Secondly, if we were more than that - which we are not - 10 00:00:28,828 --> 00:00:31,702 I couldn't possibly ask Barnabas to change his rules. 11 00:00:31,727 --> 00:00:32,515 Barnabas? 12 00:00:32,671 --> 00:00:34,271 I've shopping to do. 13 00:00:34,475 --> 00:00:35,522 But the market's that way. 14 00:00:35,562 --> 00:00:37,319 I'm going to Petsfords in Hanwell Street 15 00:00:37,328 --> 00:00:38,688 Buying a new hat? 16 00:00:39,511 --> 00:00:40,362 Ah, let me guess. 17 00:00:40,371 --> 00:00:42,222 This is something to do with a certain Barnabas.. 18 00:00:42,230 --> 00:00:44,030 I don't have time for this. 19 00:00:44,261 --> 00:00:46,527 Are you seeing him today? - Goodbye, Lizzie. 20 00:01:21,341 --> 00:01:22,621 Yes, what is it? 21 00:01:23,607 --> 00:01:26,871 I have that information on the lady detective, sir. 22 00:01:27,162 --> 00:01:28,162 Come! 23 00:02:13,341 --> 00:02:14,521 Miss Scarlet! 24 00:02:14,630 --> 00:02:16,830 Mr Doyle. Assistant to Dr. Flint. 25 00:02:17,096 --> 00:02:20,095 My employer had hoped that you might grant us a meeting. 26 00:02:23,096 --> 00:02:26,447 Dr Flint would like to hire you on a rather sensitive issue. 27 00:02:26,494 --> 00:02:28,761 But are you up to the job, young lady? 28 00:02:28,799 --> 00:02:31,236 I can assure you I have had many satisfied clients. 29 00:02:31,265 --> 00:02:33,608 By the looks of you, one puff of wind 30 00:02:33,624 --> 00:02:36,015 would see you blow over. 31 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:38,356 We received this anonymous letter. 32 00:02:38,955 --> 00:02:41,962 It advised that a bottle of our elixir had been poisoned 33 00:02:42,135 --> 00:02:44,697 and placed on the shelf of one of our market stalls. 34 00:02:44,924 --> 00:02:46,724 We had it tested and indeed 35 00:02:47,341 --> 00:02:52,723 it does contain a toxin derived from a plant known as the 'angel of inferno'. 36 00:02:57,551 --> 00:03:00,151 £1000 to be left at St. Pancras Station. 37 00:03:00,814 --> 00:03:03,189 If it not forthcoming the money demanded will increase 38 00:03:03,214 --> 00:03:04,868 and a second poisoning will occur. 39 00:03:06,171 --> 00:03:08,912 This is dated several days ago and the deadline has passed. 40 00:03:09,835 --> 00:03:11,194 Why didn't you engage me sooner? 41 00:03:11,405 --> 00:03:13,233 We wished to keep it from public knowledge. 42 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:17,534 As such, you will have to sign a confidentiality agreement. 43 00:03:19,075 --> 00:03:20,629 Well, I'll have to read it thoroughly first. 44 00:03:20,653 --> 00:03:23,004 Will you work this case or not, young lady? 45 00:03:23,270 --> 00:03:24,496 My name is Miss Scarlet. 46 00:03:24,586 --> 00:03:29,386 If I'm to be your client I shall call you whatever I damn well please! 47 00:03:29,726 --> 00:03:30,726 I'm sorry. 48 00:03:31,588 --> 00:03:33,767 I'm extremely busy with other things at the moment 49 00:03:33,783 --> 00:03:35,041 so in regards to your... 50 00:03:35,066 --> 00:03:36,143 Please.. 51 00:03:36,244 --> 00:03:38,127 I'll of course find time to take it. 52 00:03:38,506 --> 00:03:39,529 Where do I sign? 53 00:03:47,394 --> 00:03:50,327 (sings) I am the very model of a modern Major-General, 54 00:03:50,388 --> 00:03:53,238 I've information vegetable, animal, and mineral, 55 00:03:53,256 --> 00:03:55,318 I know the kings of England, and I quote the fights historical 56 00:03:55,326 --> 00:03:57,951 From Marathon to Waterloo, in order categorical 57 00:03:58,209 --> 00:04:00,724 I'm very good at integral and differential calculus 58 00:04:00,772 --> 00:04:03,662 I know the scientific names of beings animalculous 59 00:04:03,671 --> 00:04:06,935 In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral 60 00:04:06,984 --> 00:04:09,272 I am the very model of a modern Major... 61 00:04:13,009 --> 00:04:14,049 Hello, father 62 00:04:17,893 --> 00:04:20,518 I though it impossible that you could disappoint me any further 63 00:04:20,526 --> 00:04:22,206 but clearly I was wrong. 64 00:04:22,731 --> 00:04:25,035 I'm only glad your mother isn't alive to see this. 65 00:04:25,473 --> 00:04:28,206 You're supposed to be a police detective! 66 00:04:28,512 --> 00:04:30,192 You're a filing clerk! 67 00:04:32,075 --> 00:04:33,395 What have I taught you? 68 00:04:33,466 --> 00:04:36,153 Where is Inspector Wellington? - I am here, Sir. 69 00:04:37,373 --> 00:04:39,771 You were meant to teach my son to be a detective. 70 00:04:39,796 --> 00:04:43,514 Now I find him filing here like some junior clerk! 71 00:04:43,593 --> 00:04:45,113 I can explain, Sir. 72 00:04:45,460 --> 00:04:48,660 Your son is an extremely proficient police officer 73 00:04:48,694 --> 00:04:51,014 However, he has been in the force for barely half a year 74 00:04:51,041 --> 00:04:54,252 and entering at detective level means he still has a great deal to learn. 75 00:04:54,260 --> 00:04:56,460 Did my son request this position? 76 00:04:59,071 --> 00:05:00,071 No, Sir. 77 00:05:00,585 --> 00:05:02,592 I took the decision to put him on administration duties 78 00:05:02,617 --> 00:05:05,906 since I felt it imperative that he acquire the knowledge 79 00:05:05,930 --> 00:05:07,015 from the ground up. 80 00:05:07,125 --> 00:05:09,515 Well, listen carefully, Inspector Wellington 81 00:05:10,129 --> 00:05:13,574 because I am going to tell you exactly what is going to happen here. 82 00:05:14,613 --> 00:05:18,449 Fitzroy will be reinstated as a police detective with immediate effect. 83 00:05:19,030 --> 00:05:23,194 The.. uh.. feeble insubstantial character that has blighted him since birth 84 00:05:23,202 --> 00:05:24,936 will be knocked out of him 85 00:05:24,979 --> 00:05:29,479 and he will be turned into a man that his family can finally be proud of. 86 00:05:30,003 --> 00:05:32,226 The Police Commissioner's words, Sir. Not mine. 87 00:05:33,289 --> 00:05:36,765 He's insisting that Fitzroy make inspector by the end of the year. 88 00:05:36,804 --> 00:05:39,225 The Police Commissioner gets what the Police Commissioner wants. 89 00:05:39,469 --> 00:05:40,609 But I'm serious, Sir.. 90 00:05:40,678 --> 00:05:44,521 My job is to ensure the effective running this constabulary. 91 00:05:45,123 --> 00:05:48,608 Half my time is.. financial planning! 92 00:05:50,022 --> 00:05:52,436 For the last few months I've been petitioning the Commissioner 93 00:05:52,468 --> 00:05:54,708 to push the Home Office to review our budgets. 94 00:05:54,812 --> 00:05:58,742 This city has grown with 8 extra miles of new residential streets 95 00:05:58,767 --> 00:06:00,375 to patrol in Tottenham alone. 96 00:06:00,452 --> 00:06:03,600 Surely, favouring his son is an entirely separate matter, Sir. 97 00:06:03,616 --> 00:06:06,475 You've a lot to learn if you think that is the case. 98 00:06:07,194 --> 00:06:10,178 Look, Fitzroy is a thoroughly decent young man 99 00:06:10,194 --> 00:06:12,967 but he's no detective, let alone inspector material. 100 00:06:13,366 --> 00:06:15,592 The streets are getting more violent year on year 101 00:06:15,633 --> 00:06:17,030 and if he's placed back in action 102 00:06:17,070 --> 00:06:18,671 he will not only put his own life at risk 103 00:06:18,695 --> 00:06:19,975 but my men, too. 104 00:06:20,748 --> 00:06:21,788 Take a seat.. 105 00:06:31,643 --> 00:06:34,109 You and I have been at odds recently. 106 00:06:36,185 --> 00:06:37,185 However 107 00:06:38,177 --> 00:06:41,927 in this instance, there is nothing you have said that I do not concur with. 108 00:06:42,373 --> 00:06:43,872 But, be that as it may.. 109 00:06:44,006 --> 00:06:46,806 I'm afraid we have no choice in the matter 110 00:06:48,334 --> 00:06:50,993 Which is why I've made a decision. - Sir? 111 00:06:51,267 --> 00:06:54,930 Fitzroy will be taken from your command and placed under detective Phelps. 112 00:06:55,360 --> 00:06:57,094 Phelps hates the lad, Sir. 113 00:06:57,682 --> 00:07:01,138 Well, if that's the case he can give up or die trying. 114 00:07:01,424 --> 00:07:03,791 And if that happens I'm sure his family will receive a medal 115 00:07:03,793 --> 00:07:06,929 which I'm sure will go down well with his father. 116 00:07:08,801 --> 00:07:10,481 Listen to me, laddie.. 117 00:07:11,955 --> 00:07:13,837 You've got a good future ahead of you. 118 00:07:14,197 --> 00:07:16,853 Fitzroy will only blacken your reputation. 119 00:07:16,893 --> 00:07:18,064 Is that what you want? 120 00:07:18,729 --> 00:07:19,705 Of course not, Sir. 121 00:07:19,893 --> 00:07:20,869 Good. 122 00:07:21,089 --> 00:07:24,580 Then he will transfer to detective Phelps with immediate effect. 123 00:07:24,768 --> 00:07:26,368 And that is an order. 124 00:07:28,754 --> 00:07:29,754 Yes, Sir. 125 00:07:32,051 --> 00:07:33,731 Good afternoon, Mr Potts. 126 00:07:34,215 --> 00:07:34,863 Miss Scarlet. 127 00:07:34,871 --> 00:07:36,804 I was in need of your advice. 128 00:07:37,681 --> 00:07:41,758 I've a question about the poisonous properties of a particular plant. 129 00:07:41,883 --> 00:07:45,390 Miss Scarlet, my break is over and I must return to my duties. 130 00:07:45,422 --> 00:07:47,898 I cannot loiter here on the street discussing botany with you. 131 00:07:47,922 --> 00:07:50,600 I quite understand, Mr Potts, so perhaps I should come inside. 132 00:07:52,140 --> 00:07:55,444 The British Library is a mere ten minutes stroll from this very spot. 133 00:07:55,506 --> 00:07:59,309 I'm sure you'll find the answers to all manner of questions within its hallowed walls. 134 00:07:59,420 --> 00:08:01,153 Now, if you'll excuse me.. 135 00:08:03,295 --> 00:08:05,381 Ivy was asking after you this morning. 136 00:08:08,445 --> 00:08:09,726 Was she? - Yes. 137 00:08:10,047 --> 00:08:14,351 I, of course, gave a very agreeable account of you and will happily continue to do so. 138 00:08:15,856 --> 00:08:17,543 What are you saying, exactly? 139 00:08:17,747 --> 00:08:20,647 You scratch my back.. and I'll scratch yours. 140 00:08:20,695 --> 00:08:22,843 Ladies should not say such unseemly things. 141 00:08:22,868 --> 00:08:24,157 It is not Christian.. 142 00:08:24,182 --> 00:08:27,219 You help me and I will continue to sing your praises. 143 00:08:29,032 --> 00:08:31,566 That is blackmail! - That is business.. 144 00:08:33,111 --> 00:08:34,791 So, do we have a deal? 145 00:08:37,969 --> 00:08:41,327 There's a man.. he seems to be watching you. 146 00:08:53,178 --> 00:08:54,858 I'll be back, Mr Potts. 147 00:08:55,998 --> 00:08:56,998 Save us! 148 00:08:59,459 --> 00:09:00,459 Come. 149 00:09:07,346 --> 00:09:11,018 Dear God.. This is your father's handiwork, I assume. 150 00:09:11,831 --> 00:09:12,831 Sir! 151 00:09:13,493 --> 00:09:16,571 I'd like to convey how much I'm looking forward to coming back to the field. 152 00:09:16,728 --> 00:09:17,454 But.. 153 00:09:17,673 --> 00:09:19,368 I think there's been some mistake. 154 00:09:19,423 --> 00:09:21,977 I've been told to report to detective Phelps. 155 00:09:22,596 --> 00:09:24,116 There's no mistake. 156 00:09:24,713 --> 00:09:26,913 But.. detective Phelps loathes me. 157 00:09:27,277 --> 00:09:29,066 He thinks I'm just some spoiled toff 158 00:09:29,113 --> 00:09:30,597 born with a silver spoon in my mouth. 159 00:09:30,618 --> 00:09:33,117 Detective Phelps.. is a very good officer. 160 00:09:33,203 --> 00:09:34,203 He's a thug! 161 00:09:34,250 --> 00:09:36,726 Detective Phelps is your superior and you will show respect. 162 00:09:36,743 --> 00:09:38,000 Is that understood? 163 00:09:39,922 --> 00:09:40,922 Yes, Sir. 164 00:09:41,672 --> 00:09:43,007 Now, if there's nothing else.. 165 00:09:45,578 --> 00:09:46,578 I just.. 166 00:09:47,335 --> 00:09:49,655 I don't understand why I can't stay under your command. 167 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:52,149 Are you somehow suggesting that I'd give you an easier time of it? 168 00:09:52,177 --> 00:09:53,697 Of course not, Sir. - Good. 169 00:09:55,192 --> 00:09:56,792 Now get back to work 170 00:09:57,606 --> 00:09:58,606 Yes, Sir. 171 00:10:49,267 --> 00:10:51,126 Why are you following me? 172 00:10:51,564 --> 00:10:54,431 How I've longed to meet the lady detective. 173 00:10:56,069 --> 00:10:58,069 It's Patrick Nash, proprietor. 174 00:10:58,514 --> 00:11:00,194 Then I'll ask you, sir. 175 00:11:01,413 --> 00:11:03,093 Why are you following me? 176 00:11:04,426 --> 00:11:06,629 When I first heard about you, Miss Scarlet 177 00:11:06,793 --> 00:11:08,910 I assumed being a detective 178 00:11:09,051 --> 00:11:10,411 was a mere hobby. 179 00:11:11,147 --> 00:11:14,756 You might find the odd rich lady's missing poodle, but you'd soon tire of it. 180 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:18,318 In fact, my men were so amused by the idea of a female detective 181 00:11:18,371 --> 00:11:20,905 they took bets on how long you'd last. 182 00:11:22,574 --> 00:11:23,934 But weeks went by 183 00:11:23,949 --> 00:11:24,949 then months 184 00:11:25,192 --> 00:11:26,293 and you're still in the game 185 00:11:26,372 --> 00:11:28,973 and somehow you became.. less amusing. 186 00:11:29,372 --> 00:11:30,732 What do you want? 187 00:11:31,379 --> 00:11:35,122 You are determined, ambitious, hungry.. 188 00:11:36,092 --> 00:11:37,951 The holy trinity. 189 00:11:39,560 --> 00:11:41,396 In short, I want you to come and work for me. 190 00:11:41,459 --> 00:11:43,392 Shall we step into my office? Talk terms? 191 00:11:43,537 --> 00:11:45,560 I've heard of your agency, Mr Nash. 192 00:11:46,029 --> 00:11:48,724 The means by which you and your men investigate. 193 00:11:49,068 --> 00:11:50,998 I hear blackmail is your favourite tool. 194 00:11:51,022 --> 00:11:54,222 Surely, you know better than to listen to rumours. 195 00:11:54,937 --> 00:11:57,155 Thank you for your offer, but no, thank you. 196 00:11:57,187 --> 00:11:58,968 But please call off your dogs. 197 00:12:07,351 --> 00:12:10,218 It's a shame, since we are kindred spirits. 198 00:12:12,684 --> 00:12:14,958 As an Irishman, I know what it is to face prejudice. 199 00:12:16,396 --> 00:12:18,004 I can assure you we have nothing in common. 200 00:12:18,028 --> 00:12:19,434 That's not strictly true. 201 00:12:21,045 --> 00:12:23,112 You took Flint's case, for one. 202 00:12:24,163 --> 00:12:27,521 There is a reason why you were brought on to this case so late in the day. 203 00:12:28,022 --> 00:12:31,374 Dr Flint came to see me first, but I was too expensive, of course. 204 00:12:31,507 --> 00:12:32,835 So he went to see Dillon's son. 205 00:12:32,874 --> 00:12:35,303 They were also too costly for the old miser. 206 00:12:35,570 --> 00:12:37,116 So he went around the city.. 207 00:12:37,312 --> 00:12:38,287 to no avail.. 208 00:12:38,311 --> 00:12:41,767 until he found someone with the lowest fees in London. 209 00:12:43,194 --> 00:12:44,194 You. 210 00:12:46,121 --> 00:12:48,121 You're selling yourself short. 211 00:12:48,559 --> 00:12:50,176 What I charge is no business of yours. 212 00:12:50,192 --> 00:12:52,458 It is when I have to undercut you. 213 00:12:53,153 --> 00:12:56,918 I'll be sending one of my men to let Dr Flint know I've changed my mind. 214 00:12:57,168 --> 00:12:59,502 He can have my services.. for free. 215 00:12:59,566 --> 00:13:03,675 Unless of course, you wish to reconsider my offer. 216 00:13:10,359 --> 00:13:11,479 In that case.. 217 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:13,805 may the best man win. 218 00:13:14,765 --> 00:13:17,099 I look forward to it, Miss Scarlet. 219 00:13:17,531 --> 00:13:19,211 I do love a challenge. 220 00:13:21,892 --> 00:13:26,829 The Royal Botanical Society is always happy to welcome new members, Miss Belfry. 221 00:13:26,837 --> 00:13:29,181 That is music to my ears, Mr Humphries. 222 00:13:29,382 --> 00:13:33,798 I'm only an amateur enthusiast, but I think I can be close to nature. 223 00:13:34,015 --> 00:13:37,397 Oh, my. What a lovely shrub. 224 00:13:37,736 --> 00:13:39,803 That is no shrub, Miss Belfry.. 225 00:13:39,830 --> 00:13:41,619 that is a fern. 226 00:13:41,666 --> 00:13:44,669 Osmunda Regalis to be precise. 227 00:13:45,178 --> 00:13:48,078 How I do love to be corrected, Mr Humphries. 228 00:13:48,872 --> 00:13:53,992 In fact.. perhaps you might give me your expert advice on another plant. 229 00:13:54,153 --> 00:13:56,403 The 'angel of inferno'. 230 00:13:57,270 --> 00:14:01,613 Its poisonous properties and exotic location have quite captured my imagination. 231 00:14:01,840 --> 00:14:04,434 As you have captured mine, my dear. 232 00:14:05,550 --> 00:14:07,628 I'm pleased. Correct me if I'm wrong.. 233 00:14:07,653 --> 00:14:11,410 Did I read that it not only grows on the volcanic slopes of Guatamala 234 00:14:11,520 --> 00:14:13,387 but also here, at the Society? 235 00:14:13,422 --> 00:14:15,355 Indeed, we do have the plant. 236 00:14:15,562 --> 00:14:17,968 However, due to its toxic capabilities, it is kept 237 00:14:17,992 --> 00:14:20,304 in a section for members only 238 00:14:20,343 --> 00:14:23,139 and at present 239 00:14:23,186 --> 00:14:25,389 you are not a member. 240 00:14:26,327 --> 00:14:28,389 I could add your name to our waiting list. 241 00:14:28,749 --> 00:14:30,615 Our very long waiting list.. 242 00:14:30,683 --> 00:14:37,073 or perhaps, as curator, I may be able to move your name to the top. 243 00:14:37,589 --> 00:14:39,522 That's so kind, Mr Humphries. 244 00:14:40,032 --> 00:14:43,744 But might I have a little peep at your membership list first? 245 00:14:44,376 --> 00:14:48,313 As an unmarried lady, it's imperative I associate with only the right sort. 246 00:14:48,349 --> 00:14:50,762 Of course. I have the list in my office. 247 00:14:50,935 --> 00:14:55,351 However, I am overdue for my next appointment, so perhaps you could.. 248 00:14:55,859 --> 00:14:57,379 come back tomorrow? 249 00:14:59,015 --> 00:15:02,976 Oh.. How I do love roses. 250 00:15:03,931 --> 00:15:06,251 Oh! Oh, my goodness! 251 00:15:06,478 --> 00:15:07,665 I seem to have pricked my finger. 252 00:15:07,681 --> 00:15:09,361 Oh, my dear Miss Belfry.. 253 00:15:10,517 --> 00:15:12,559 I'm feeling a little faint, Mr Humphries. 254 00:15:13,286 --> 00:15:16,434 Might I attend to my injury in the privacy of your office? 255 00:15:16,536 --> 00:15:18,216 Mt appointment can wait. 256 00:15:19,575 --> 00:15:20,575 Alone.. 257 00:15:54,018 --> 00:15:55,565 I do not need your help, Mr Humphries. 258 00:15:55,659 --> 00:15:59,525 Nor would I be free to give it to you at this precise moment, Miss Belfry. 259 00:15:59,550 --> 00:16:04,350 You see, the police are here and require my assistance on an urgent matter. 260 00:16:04,644 --> 00:16:05,893 Membership list, Mr Humphries.. 261 00:16:05,980 --> 00:16:07,780 Of course, Inspector Bates. 262 00:16:09,355 --> 00:16:11,456 Inspector Bates, you say.. 263 00:16:12,175 --> 00:16:14,253 I'm well acquainted with the officers at Scotland Yard 264 00:16:14,269 --> 00:16:16,136 but I've not heard mention of you before. 265 00:16:16,292 --> 00:16:18,347 You're well acquainted with Scotland Yard? 266 00:16:19,126 --> 00:16:19,938 In what capacity, madam? 267 00:16:19,954 --> 00:16:21,891 You don't look like a law-breaker to me. 268 00:16:21,962 --> 00:16:24,862 How exactly are you acquainted, Miss Belfry? 269 00:16:25,603 --> 00:16:27,634 My uncle works for the Home Office. 270 00:16:27,665 --> 00:16:29,345 Well, we may have met. 271 00:16:29,470 --> 00:16:30,750 What's his name? 272 00:16:31,245 --> 00:16:33,768 Mr.. Fenchurch. 273 00:16:33,839 --> 00:16:35,799 Ay, yes. Mr Fenchurch. 274 00:16:35,995 --> 00:16:37,526 Met him on a number of occasions. 275 00:16:37,563 --> 00:16:40,531 It's such a shame that one's reputation can be lost forever. 276 00:16:40,735 --> 00:16:44,125 I'd wager many of his colleagues have frequented that particular east end brothel. 277 00:16:44,141 --> 00:16:46,541 It's unfortunate that he was caught. 278 00:16:48,251 --> 00:16:51,274 I don't wish to be rude, Mr Humphries.. 279 00:16:51,290 --> 00:16:54,324 but this is a confidential matter. 280 00:16:54,497 --> 00:16:56,574 Absolutely, Inspector. 281 00:16:58,184 --> 00:17:00,691 If you don't mind, Miss Belfry. 282 00:17:13,338 --> 00:17:15,165 I hope you've had a better day than I have. 283 00:17:15,197 --> 00:17:16,197 I doubt it. 284 00:17:16,447 --> 00:17:18,329 The cause, since you ask.. 285 00:17:18,385 --> 00:17:19,111 I didn't. 286 00:17:19,142 --> 00:17:20,142 is him. 287 00:17:20,751 --> 00:17:23,579 Nash and Sons - if the man has any sons. 288 00:17:23,634 --> 00:17:25,314 He's a liar and a crook. 289 00:17:25,869 --> 00:17:28,486 His means of investigation are debatable 290 00:17:28,510 --> 00:17:29,837 but that's not the Met's problem. 291 00:17:29,862 --> 00:17:31,198 The police use him. Gets results. 292 00:17:31,223 --> 00:17:32,189 No questions asked. 293 00:17:32,213 --> 00:17:34,048 Well, he's undercutting me with a client.. 294 00:17:34,096 --> 00:17:37,181 a client who is himself a very unpleasant man. 295 00:17:39,150 --> 00:17:40,689 So if you're here for some pleasant company, William 296 00:17:40,721 --> 00:17:41,947 you've come to the wrong place 297 00:17:43,112 --> 00:17:44,650 I've had a horrible day. 298 00:17:44,706 --> 00:17:47,354 Every man I've had to deal with has been detestable. 299 00:17:47,401 --> 00:17:49,080 Well, I'm glad I dropped by. 300 00:17:50,770 --> 00:17:52,450 I'm glad you did, too. 301 00:17:53,044 --> 00:17:57,395 The fact is this Nash has ten times my resources and I need your help, William. 302 00:17:58,100 --> 00:18:01,756 Eliza, my world doesn't revolve around you. have my own problems. 303 00:18:01,772 --> 00:18:03,303 I'm trying to hunt down a blackmailer 304 00:18:03,334 --> 00:18:05,951 and if I don't another bottle of this will be poisoned. 305 00:18:06,743 --> 00:18:08,836 And even worse, Nash will win the case. 306 00:18:08,907 --> 00:18:11,790 Nash winning a case is worse than a member of the public dying? 307 00:18:11,837 --> 00:18:13,696 Don't twist my words. - I didn't. 308 00:18:14,007 --> 00:18:16,240 Eliza, this is serious. Have the police been informed? 309 00:18:16,358 --> 00:18:17,374 No. 310 00:18:17,624 --> 00:18:18,733 It's highly confidential. 311 00:18:18,811 --> 00:18:20,475 Not when there's a threat to life it isn't. 312 00:18:20,515 --> 00:18:22,092 But I've signed a confidentiality agreement. 313 00:18:22,108 --> 00:18:24,524 Do you think that I want or need more cases? 314 00:18:24,649 --> 00:18:26,313 But as an officer of the law.. 315 00:18:26,391 --> 00:18:31,447 when there is a danger to the general public, then the police must investigate. 316 00:18:32,347 --> 00:18:33,347 Fine. 317 00:18:34,886 --> 00:18:36,026 I need time to write up my notes. 318 00:18:36,042 --> 00:18:37,823 I'll bring you what I have by the end of the day. 319 00:18:37,988 --> 00:18:39,428 I know that look.. 320 00:18:39,704 --> 00:18:40,305 What look? 321 00:18:40,345 --> 00:18:42,524 The look that is covering a multitude of calculations 322 00:18:42,548 --> 00:18:44,579 that are currently racing through your head. 323 00:18:44,579 --> 00:18:46,087 I've no idea what you are talking about, William. 324 00:18:46,345 --> 00:18:47,337 Of course you don't. 325 00:18:47,501 --> 00:18:49,181 End of the day, Eliza.. 326 00:18:56,763 --> 00:18:59,848 You should have a proper hot dinner at home this evening. 327 00:18:59,950 --> 00:19:02,567 Eating supper at your desk - it's not right. 328 00:19:02,613 --> 00:19:04,043 I don't know what your father'd say.. 329 00:19:04,052 --> 00:19:06,231 Actually, I do know what your father'd say.. 330 00:19:06,233 --> 00:19:08,904 'Don't bother, Ivy, she doesn't listen anyway'. 331 00:19:10,264 --> 00:19:12,464 What exactly are you looking for? 332 00:19:14,627 --> 00:19:16,360 Whoever this poisoner is.. 333 00:19:16,572 --> 00:19:19,305 they had access to the Botanical Society. 334 00:19:19,670 --> 00:19:21,435 The only place other than Guatamala 335 00:19:21,459 --> 00:19:23,506 that grows this 'angel of inferno'. 336 00:19:24,069 --> 00:19:25,967 I tried to establish who the member are, but.. 337 00:19:26,014 --> 00:19:27,139 as yet, I've only found a few 338 00:19:27,155 --> 00:19:30,170 and of those I can find absolutely no connection with Dr Flint. 339 00:19:30,201 --> 00:19:32,378 Shouldn't you be on your way to Scotland Yard, by now? 340 00:19:32,403 --> 00:19:35,700 I though you had to share your findings with Inspector Wellington. 341 00:19:35,919 --> 00:19:37,723 But I have until the end of the day. 342 00:19:38,130 --> 00:19:40,075 I'm determined to find some leads, first 343 00:19:40,359 --> 00:19:42,811 If Scotland Yard crack this case, I want to get some credit. 344 00:19:42,835 --> 00:19:44,678 Moreover, I definitely don't want Nash to win. 345 00:19:44,694 --> 00:19:46,421 Can't you get Moses to help you? 346 00:19:46,538 --> 00:19:48,061 I would if I knew where he was. 347 00:19:48,109 --> 00:19:49,671 Where does he disappear to? 348 00:19:49,687 --> 00:19:51,127 Better not to ask. 349 00:19:54,173 --> 00:19:55,853 I saw Mr Potts earlier. 350 00:19:56,118 --> 00:19:57,357 He said he liked your new hat. 351 00:19:57,397 --> 00:19:58,397 Did he? 352 00:19:58,647 --> 00:20:00,327 So you did see him today? 353 00:20:01,858 --> 00:20:03,298 I love this stuff. 354 00:20:03,372 --> 00:20:04,812 Used it for years. 355 00:20:04,926 --> 00:20:06,660 It really is a cure for everything. 356 00:20:06,716 --> 00:20:10,926 Coughs and colds and 'better at getting out stubborn stains than any soap can'. 357 00:20:10,958 --> 00:20:13,625 I can assure you, Dr Flint is no doctor. 358 00:20:13,751 --> 00:20:15,946 Nor is this elixir anything other than flavoured water. 359 00:20:15,971 --> 00:20:16,994 It's all a con. 360 00:20:17,065 --> 00:20:21,353 Excuse me, but I remember a certain young lady used to love it as a girl. 361 00:20:21,525 --> 00:20:26,213 But then it had a different name - 'Flint and Doyle's Magic Medicine'. 362 00:20:26,604 --> 00:20:29,676 In fact, sometimes I think you had a sore throat 363 00:20:29,690 --> 00:20:31,713 just so I would give you a spoonful. 364 00:20:32,065 --> 00:20:34,398 Did you just say 'Flint and Doyle'? 365 00:20:41,168 --> 00:20:42,168 Breathe in.. 366 00:20:42,270 --> 00:20:43,425 and breathe out. 367 00:20:45,145 --> 00:20:47,035 I don't like the sound of that at all. 368 00:20:47,654 --> 00:20:50,607 There is a crackle on your chest, Cedric. 369 00:20:50,919 --> 00:20:52,505 What have I told you about going out without a.. 370 00:20:52,537 --> 00:20:54,919 I've told him many times, Doctor Stanhope 371 00:20:54,958 --> 00:20:56,732 that he should get a new carriage. 372 00:20:56,740 --> 00:21:00,196 Would you two stop fussing over me like I was a child. 373 00:21:03,478 --> 00:21:04,518 Miss Scarlet? 374 00:21:04,869 --> 00:21:07,634 Please, forgive the unexpected visit 375 00:21:07,877 --> 00:21:10,400 but I was hoping to have a private word with Mr Doyle. 376 00:21:10,473 --> 00:21:14,249 Whatever you have to say to Mr Doyle, you can say it to me. 377 00:21:14,465 --> 00:21:16,941 Your unwillingness to share your findings 378 00:21:16,973 --> 00:21:19,239 suggests you have made no inroads. 379 00:21:20,746 --> 00:21:21,746 No matter, 380 00:21:21,926 --> 00:21:25,895 since now I have an additional agency working for me. 381 00:21:25,950 --> 00:21:29,137 Yes, I'm aware of that. Nash and Sons. 382 00:21:29,491 --> 00:21:30,640 Not that he has any sons.. 383 00:21:30,698 --> 00:21:34,830 They are confident that they will have the blackmailer in custody 384 00:21:34,839 --> 00:21:36,082 by this time tomorrow. 385 00:21:36,106 --> 00:21:38,173 Come along now, please, Cedric. 386 00:21:38,594 --> 00:21:42,555 I have to return to my practice and I can drop you at home on the way. 387 00:21:42,961 --> 00:21:44,695 You wished to speak to me? 388 00:21:50,980 --> 00:21:53,003 The remedy you manufacture.. 389 00:21:53,712 --> 00:21:56,524 At one time it had a slightly different name.. 390 00:21:56,533 --> 00:21:58,866 'Flint and Doyle's Magic Medicine'? 391 00:22:00,130 --> 00:22:02,903 My father met Dr Flint when he went to India, 392 00:22:02,974 --> 00:22:05,450 looking for ingredients for a health remedy. 393 00:22:05,661 --> 00:22:08,925 They became partners and my father moved over here. 394 00:22:09,326 --> 00:22:13,450 Nobody would have bought a product called 'Flint and Mahajinn', so.. 395 00:22:13,693 --> 00:22:15,888 my father changed his name to Doyle. 396 00:22:16,162 --> 00:22:18,295 I know all too well that dilemma. 397 00:22:18,738 --> 00:22:22,386 It's still my father's name that hangs outside my office. 398 00:22:23,981 --> 00:22:26,181 They built the business together 399 00:22:26,791 --> 00:22:28,657 and then when my father died.. 400 00:22:29,002 --> 00:22:31,602 Dr Flint took his name off the product. 401 00:22:36,832 --> 00:22:40,480 Surely, such an action would have caused some resentment? 402 00:22:40,884 --> 00:22:43,484 Dr Flint has been a good employer to me 403 00:22:43,986 --> 00:22:46,267 and if I am under suspicion, then you're mistaken. 404 00:22:46,293 --> 00:22:49,301 I have to consider all possibilities, Mr Doyle. 405 00:22:51,353 --> 00:22:54,086 If you will excuse me, I have work to do. 406 00:23:32,558 --> 00:23:33,245 Oh! 407 00:23:33,285 --> 00:23:34,354 I do apologise. 408 00:23:34,433 --> 00:23:37,487 My purse! She's stolen my purse. Thief! 409 00:23:37,542 --> 00:23:38,753 What are you talking about? 410 00:23:38,785 --> 00:23:40,136 She's taken my purse! 411 00:23:40,223 --> 00:23:41,903 I've done no such thing. 412 00:23:41,927 --> 00:23:44,317 I saw her take it and put it in her pocket. 413 00:23:44,731 --> 00:23:46,331 Don't be ridiculous. 414 00:23:49,408 --> 00:23:51,728 There! She has it, you see. 415 00:23:52,125 --> 00:23:53,408 No! - Come along with me, madame. 416 00:23:53,441 --> 00:23:54,275 It wasn't me who took it. 417 00:24:08,104 --> 00:24:09,784 Inspector Wellington. 418 00:24:10,026 --> 00:24:11,546 How nice to see you 419 00:24:11,613 --> 00:24:13,737 Hello, Ivy. I'm looking for Eliza. 420 00:24:13,871 --> 00:24:14,964 She's not at her office 421 00:24:15,011 --> 00:24:17,370 Ah, well she's not here either, I'm afraid. 422 00:24:17,449 --> 00:24:18,988 Would you like to leave a message? 423 00:24:19,355 --> 00:24:21,378 She was meant to deliver some information to me 424 00:24:21,409 --> 00:24:23,104 but it seems to have slipped her mind. 425 00:24:23,215 --> 00:24:24,324 Do you mind if I come in and wait? 426 00:24:24,355 --> 00:24:25,635 I was just about to have dinner. 427 00:24:25,659 --> 00:24:27,926 Oh, well. That'll be most welcome. 428 00:24:33,096 --> 00:24:34,674 She never had any intention 429 00:24:34,737 --> 00:24:37,416 of bringing me that file - none whatsoever. 430 00:24:37,471 --> 00:24:39,790 She's no thought for anything other than her own gain. 431 00:24:39,845 --> 00:24:41,869 Well, that's a little unfair, Inspector Wellington. 432 00:24:41,932 --> 00:24:43,494 Yes, Eliza has her faults 433 00:24:43,525 --> 00:24:46,892 but she's just trying to make her way in life. 434 00:24:47,584 --> 00:24:49,419 More beans, Mr Potts? 435 00:24:51,107 --> 00:24:52,787 Thank you, Miss Woods. 436 00:24:54,110 --> 00:24:55,110 Inspector? 437 00:24:55,383 --> 00:24:56,226 Thank you. 438 00:24:56,289 --> 00:24:58,383 You should agree with me Mr Potts. 439 00:24:58,399 --> 00:25:00,023 She's caused you many a headache. 440 00:25:00,148 --> 00:25:02,483 You always say how impossible she can be. 441 00:25:03,319 --> 00:25:05,514 Those were not words of mine, exact words. 442 00:25:05,543 --> 00:25:09,309 No, your exact words were 'impossible, untrustworthy and unchristian'. 443 00:25:09,466 --> 00:25:12,371 Miss Scarlet can be somewhat single-minded 444 00:25:12,431 --> 00:25:15,532 but I think what Miss Woods is saying does also have some truth. 445 00:25:15,579 --> 00:25:19,305 Miss Scarlet is a woman trying to run a business 446 00:25:19,366 --> 00:25:22,936 in a world usually the preserve of a man. 447 00:25:25,429 --> 00:25:26,608 Come on, admit it.. 448 00:25:26,730 --> 00:25:27,409 you loathe her. 449 00:25:27,550 --> 00:25:30,503 I've never suggested anything so strongly as 'loathe'. 450 00:25:30,630 --> 00:25:33,278 If anything, I admire her fortitude. 451 00:25:36,005 --> 00:25:37,685 You've changed your tune. 452 00:25:38,714 --> 00:25:39,440 I remember you saying.. 453 00:25:39,441 --> 00:25:42,385 Miss Woods, this really is a delicious dinner. 454 00:25:42,581 --> 00:25:44,401 The beans are crisp and fresh 455 00:25:45,183 --> 00:25:47,649 and the dumplings so plump and moist. 456 00:25:48,961 --> 00:25:51,628 It's a pleasure to cook for a gentleman. 457 00:25:52,273 --> 00:25:55,304 She'd better have a damn good explanation when I catch up with her. 458 00:26:02,359 --> 00:26:03,125 Am I free to go? 459 00:26:03,172 --> 00:26:04,945 I had no idea you were down here all night. 460 00:26:04,969 --> 00:26:05,992 I could have kept you company. 461 00:26:06,024 --> 00:26:08,702 I'll be sure to mention that to Inspector Wellington when I thank him for bailing me. 462 00:26:08,734 --> 00:26:10,734 It wasn't him that bailed you. 463 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:16,880 My dear Miss Scarlet. 464 00:26:17,028 --> 00:26:20,668 What a pleasure it is to be once again in your convivial company. 465 00:26:20,747 --> 00:26:22,427 Likewise, Mr Sinclair. 466 00:26:23,131 --> 00:26:24,592 Are you the reason for my bail? 467 00:26:24,631 --> 00:26:25,631 Indeed I am. 468 00:26:25,897 --> 00:26:28,420 And I'm quite certain that a woman with such an enquiring mind 469 00:26:28,435 --> 00:26:30,702 must have many questions as to why 470 00:26:30,756 --> 00:26:33,222 Basil Sinclair would do such a thing. 471 00:26:34,600 --> 00:26:37,599 But.. allow me explain, my dear. 472 00:26:39,635 --> 00:26:42,940 The simple fact is that whenever you have featured in my publication 473 00:26:42,987 --> 00:26:44,909 it has sold exponentially. 474 00:26:45,124 --> 00:26:48,819 And as chief correspondent of the Illustrated Police News 475 00:26:48,827 --> 00:26:51,076 it would be remiss of me not to pursue 476 00:26:51,085 --> 00:26:53,985 the further adventures of the Lady Detective. 477 00:26:54,002 --> 00:26:55,408 You want to write a story about me? 478 00:26:55,465 --> 00:26:58,270 My dear Miss Scarlet, if you wish to call your latest investigation 479 00:26:58,294 --> 00:27:00,637 a mere story, that is your prerogative. 480 00:27:00,874 --> 00:27:02,554 I myself would rather 481 00:27:02,960 --> 00:27:07,350 'an intoxicating blend of blackmail, poison, and witchcraft'. 482 00:27:07,459 --> 00:27:09,780 My investigation is highly confidential 483 00:27:09,819 --> 00:27:11,587 but I can confirm that there's no witchcraft involved. 484 00:27:11,673 --> 00:27:14,649 As a steward of the people it would be cruel of me 485 00:27:14,736 --> 00:27:18,256 to deprive them of my tale of this great city of ours. 486 00:27:18,415 --> 00:27:20,782 Do I make myself quite clear? 487 00:27:21,048 --> 00:27:21,836 No.. 488 00:27:22,017 --> 00:27:26,032 I will write this article with or without your co-operation 489 00:27:26,092 --> 00:27:28,569 and either you will be my heroine 490 00:27:28,608 --> 00:27:32,545 or Mr Nash will be my hero. 491 00:27:32,985 --> 00:27:36,211 The choice, as they say.. 492 00:27:36,344 --> 00:27:37,883 is yours. 493 00:27:40,510 --> 00:27:41,627 This is blackmail. 494 00:27:41,736 --> 00:27:43,658 This is business. 495 00:27:47,529 --> 00:27:48,929 Wot the 'ell? 496 00:27:51,131 --> 00:27:53,451 Wagon's outside. I'll be out in a minute. 497 00:27:53,545 --> 00:27:56,615 Strike a light. If this takes much longer I'll shoot you meself.. 498 00:27:56,632 --> 00:27:58,616 That bloke Cooper will 'ave scarpered! 499 00:27:58,632 --> 00:27:59,752 That is right! 500 00:28:00,737 --> 00:28:02,135 Are you doing a raid on the Cooper mob? 501 00:28:02,143 --> 00:28:04,080 That's the plan - if this moron will 'urry up! 502 00:28:04,104 --> 00:28:06,221 Detective Fitzroy is to come with me. 503 00:28:06,377 --> 00:28:08,158 A case has just come up and I need his help. 504 00:28:08,190 --> 00:28:09,143 The governor said that he.. 505 00:28:09,168 --> 00:28:10,184 I'm your governor 506 00:28:10,213 --> 00:28:12,470 and I'm telling you Fitzroy is with me. 507 00:28:12,487 --> 00:28:13,322 Yes, Duke. 508 00:28:18,260 --> 00:28:19,213 Thank you, Sir. 509 00:28:19,237 --> 00:28:20,931 He doesn't know what he's talking about. 510 00:28:21,463 --> 00:28:22,346 Come along. 511 00:28:23,371 --> 00:28:29,035 I assume this visit is confirmation of your desire 512 00:28:29,074 --> 00:28:32,379 to become a member, Miss Belfry. 513 00:28:32,707 --> 00:28:37,027 Although I am rather concerned regarding this.. erm.. 514 00:28:37,239 --> 00:28:39,894 wayward uncle of yours in the Home Office. 515 00:28:39,940 --> 00:28:42,340 Due to the scandal my family have cut ties. 516 00:28:43,285 --> 00:28:47,317 In that case, I would be honoured to brief you on every detail. 517 00:28:47,387 --> 00:28:48,168 However.. 518 00:28:48,231 --> 00:28:52,391 you might remember my mention of a rather long waiting list, so.. 519 00:28:53,147 --> 00:28:57,263 perhaps dinner.. to discuss moving your name to the top. 520 00:28:57,397 --> 00:29:00,255 Oh, that would have been delightful. 521 00:29:00,538 --> 00:29:03,108 However, I find myself somewhat under the weather. 522 00:29:03,178 --> 00:29:05,397 My over-enthusiasm for the roses yesterday.. 523 00:29:05,413 --> 00:29:07,131 my little prick has become infected. 524 00:29:07,598 --> 00:29:09,278 My dear Miss Belfry.. 525 00:29:10,434 --> 00:29:12,434 Just some foul-smelling pus.. 526 00:29:14,387 --> 00:29:15,746 It's extremely frustrating 527 00:29:15,777 --> 00:29:18,222 because it also prevented me from attending your lecture last night. 528 00:29:19,324 --> 00:29:21,121 It was more of a book launch. 529 00:29:21,643 --> 00:29:25,158 The Woolwich Trust was selling their new publication to raise funds. 530 00:29:25,183 --> 00:29:26,603 It's a very good cause. 531 00:29:26,713 --> 00:29:28,291 Medicine for the poor. 532 00:29:28,699 --> 00:29:31,362 The book has a chapter on your 'angel of inferno'. 533 00:29:31,394 --> 00:29:35,027 Apparently, the toxin derived from the leaves has a luminous quality. 534 00:29:35,415 --> 00:29:37,682 The plant that glows in the dark.. 535 00:29:37,775 --> 00:29:39,215 How extraordinary! 536 00:29:39,884 --> 00:29:41,321 May I buy a copy of the book? 537 00:29:41,365 --> 00:29:45,044 Oh. That nice police inspector who you met in my office 538 00:29:45,592 --> 00:29:46,732 He attended the launch. 539 00:29:46,779 --> 00:29:48,068 He bought the last copy. 540 00:29:48,295 --> 00:29:49,335 Did he, err.. 541 00:29:50,013 --> 00:29:52,075 find what he was looking for in your membership list? 542 00:29:52,146 --> 00:29:53,186 I've no idea. 543 00:29:54,738 --> 00:29:57,034 Confidential case, apparently 544 00:29:57,191 --> 00:29:59,964 but he did say he was close to making an arrest. 545 00:30:00,324 --> 00:30:03,066 This book.. what is it called? 546 00:30:04,043 --> 00:30:08,512 Here is a copy of the advertisement from last night's launch. 547 00:30:08,646 --> 00:30:11,060 You'll find the book in any good bookshop. 548 00:30:11,396 --> 00:30:14,247 'Kill or Cure - the Poisonous Properties of Plants'. 549 00:30:14,256 --> 00:30:17,122 Now.. to the other matter. 550 00:30:18,344 --> 00:30:19,344 Dinner. 551 00:30:20,649 --> 00:30:22,945 Let me just find my diary.. 552 00:30:25,481 --> 00:30:29,246 Shall we say.. Monday, 553 00:30:29,309 --> 00:30:32,700 which should give your infection time to heal. 554 00:30:32,724 --> 00:30:34,231 Here we are.. 555 00:30:34,403 --> 00:30:35,403 So, erm.. 556 00:30:36,712 --> 00:30:38,297 Miss Belfry.. 557 00:30:51,879 --> 00:30:54,113 Before you start, I have been.. 558 00:30:54,199 --> 00:30:56,371 Firstly, I need a huff, not a puff. 559 00:30:56,394 --> 00:30:59,112 Secondly, I have no inclination to be lied to again 560 00:30:59,191 --> 00:31:00,760 I want that case file, now. 561 00:31:00,792 --> 00:31:02,713 And I would have given it to you last night 562 00:31:02,722 --> 00:31:05,831 had I not been arrested on some trumped-up charge made by Nash. 563 00:31:05,917 --> 00:31:07,453 I spent the night in the cells. 564 00:31:07,593 --> 00:31:10,757 And yet, I have been released for hours 565 00:31:10,782 --> 00:31:11,930 and I could have brought it to you 566 00:31:11,946 --> 00:31:13,484 but I'm a professional, William 567 00:31:13,691 --> 00:31:15,995 and I wanted one last crack at finding a lead. 568 00:31:16,081 --> 00:31:19,331 Idiot that I am, what's he doing? Hasn't she done a good job.. 569 00:31:19,472 --> 00:31:22,272 Not that you'd ever actually say it to me. 570 00:31:23,149 --> 00:31:24,485 I've said that to you many times. 571 00:31:24,493 --> 00:31:25,633 Not nearly enough! 572 00:31:26,024 --> 00:31:27,618 Here, have the damned papers. 573 00:31:27,666 --> 00:31:29,860 Another dead end anyway, which I'm sure will amuse you. 574 00:31:34,253 --> 00:31:37,088 This is you being professional, is it? 575 00:31:41,401 --> 00:31:44,502 I apologise. I've had a very trying few days. 576 00:31:45,046 --> 00:31:46,194 But I meant what I said. 577 00:31:46,241 --> 00:31:49,787 I delayed handing in the case because I do want you to think well of my skills. 578 00:31:52,858 --> 00:31:53,483 Fine. 579 00:31:54,337 --> 00:31:55,079 Come on. 580 00:31:55,829 --> 00:31:56,587 Where am I going? 581 00:31:56,634 --> 00:31:59,133 At least give me credit to know that this little outburst 582 00:31:59,173 --> 00:32:00,665 has one objective only. 583 00:32:00,727 --> 00:32:02,376 To induce guilt so that I would consent 584 00:32:02,431 --> 00:32:03,963 to you working the case with me. 585 00:32:03,972 --> 00:32:06,980 That is unfounded, unfair, absolutely not true. 586 00:32:07,003 --> 00:32:09,143 Just stop talking and bring the file 587 00:32:12,857 --> 00:32:15,536 For the last year Dr Flint has been looking for land 588 00:32:15,575 --> 00:32:17,364 to build an additional factory. 589 00:32:17,457 --> 00:32:19,933 He found some cheap waste land in the East End but 590 00:32:19,973 --> 00:32:22,114 it had already been earmarked by a charity. 591 00:32:22,443 --> 00:32:24,255 They were going to build a hospital for the poor. 592 00:32:24,608 --> 00:32:27,506 But Flint outbid them and bought the land instead. 593 00:32:28,553 --> 00:32:30,654 This is good work indeed, detective. 594 00:32:31,158 --> 00:32:35,382 This charity wouldn't be called the Woolwich Trust, by any chance? 595 00:32:35,455 --> 00:32:36,736 The very one. 596 00:32:38,023 --> 00:32:40,717 Get a list of members of this Woolwich Trust. 597 00:32:40,819 --> 00:32:41,592 Yes, Sir. 598 00:32:45,079 --> 00:32:48,727 So, Mr Doyle attends a fund-raiser for the Woolwich Trust's book 599 00:32:48,750 --> 00:32:51,132 which means he must support their cause.. 600 00:32:51,265 --> 00:32:52,406 'Medicine for the Poor'. 601 00:32:52,427 --> 00:32:55,442 And this same Woolwich Trust was the benevolent association 602 00:32:55,458 --> 00:32:56,879 that planned to build a hospital. 603 00:32:56,997 --> 00:32:58,676 Until Flint stole the land. 604 00:32:58,701 --> 00:33:00,246 Mr Doyle was also personally betrayed by Flint 605 00:33:00,263 --> 00:33:02,356 when his father's name was taken off their remedy. 606 00:33:02,560 --> 00:33:06,099 He should have been a partner but instead he's just a lowly assistant. 607 00:33:06,865 --> 00:33:08,865 Sounds like we've got our man. 608 00:33:14,646 --> 00:33:15,646 Mr Doyle.. 609 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:23,134 He's still breathing... just. 610 00:33:28,150 --> 00:33:29,119 What are you doing? 611 00:33:33,346 --> 00:33:34,866 He's been poisoned. 612 00:33:38,487 --> 00:33:40,167 No doubt I shall be next! 613 00:33:42,041 --> 00:33:43,869 I received this.. 614 00:33:45,215 --> 00:33:46,465 It's an envelope. 615 00:33:46,747 --> 00:33:48,107 It's in typeface. 616 00:33:48,903 --> 00:33:49,747 It's from the blackmailer. 617 00:33:49,763 --> 00:33:51,684 I could have told you that. 618 00:33:51,864 --> 00:33:52,637 What does it say? 619 00:33:52,661 --> 00:33:54,261 I haven't opened it 620 00:33:54,318 --> 00:33:56,651 because I do not care what it says. 621 00:33:57,911 --> 00:33:59,591 Whoever is doing this 622 00:34:00,914 --> 00:34:03,929 has taken the only thing I care about. 623 00:34:03,961 --> 00:34:08,105 He is the closest thing I have to a son. 624 00:34:08,606 --> 00:34:11,441 Cedric, Nicolas is a strong young man. 625 00:34:11,606 --> 00:34:13,939 He will receive the best care here. 626 00:34:20,175 --> 00:34:21,737 Dr Stanhope.. 627 00:34:22,074 --> 00:34:24,471 how is Mr Doyle? Really? 628 00:34:25,745 --> 00:34:27,105 Extremely poorly. 629 00:34:27,534 --> 00:34:29,557 There never was a kinder soul than Nicolas Doyle. 630 00:34:29,659 --> 00:34:31,440 Fool to himself. 631 00:34:32,480 --> 00:34:34,346 You speak of the blackmail? 632 00:34:35,060 --> 00:34:36,934 You believe Dr Flint should pay the money demanded? 633 00:34:36,950 --> 00:34:38,684 To stop this madness, yes. 634 00:34:39,075 --> 00:34:42,239 £2000 is nothing to him and my belief is he could be next. 635 00:34:42,286 --> 00:34:43,406 Dr Stanhope... 636 00:34:43,747 --> 00:34:44,747 Excuse me. 637 00:34:45,095 --> 00:34:47,495 I must confer with the doctors here. 638 00:34:52,326 --> 00:34:55,481 Fitzroy's made a list of all the members of the Woolwich Trust. 639 00:34:55,646 --> 00:34:57,528 I don't need to see the list, William. 640 00:34:58,427 --> 00:35:00,427 I know who the blackmailer is. 641 00:35:01,875 --> 00:35:04,172 The curator at the Royal Botanical Society? 642 00:35:04,227 --> 00:35:05,267 Mr Humphries. 643 00:35:05,758 --> 00:35:09,219 He had access to the poisonous plant, the angel of inferno. 644 00:35:09,340 --> 00:35:12,238 And the poison is - luminous - you said. 645 00:35:12,484 --> 00:35:13,484 Indeed. 646 00:35:13,625 --> 00:35:16,882 And this second blackmailer that you mentioned? 647 00:35:19,422 --> 00:35:21,102 But this is still sealed. 648 00:35:21,453 --> 00:35:24,538 Oh, well, I thought it would enhance your story, Mr Sinclair. 649 00:35:24,710 --> 00:35:26,897 A lady detective, so sure of the blackmailer 650 00:35:26,929 --> 00:35:29,613 she had no need to open the second letter 651 00:35:30,439 --> 00:35:31,959 Bravo, Miss Scarlet 652 00:35:32,314 --> 00:35:34,478 I do believe you have missed your calling. 653 00:35:34,556 --> 00:35:38,497 You are a natural when it comes to art of.. spinning a story. 654 00:35:38,661 --> 00:35:40,075 Almost as good as myself. 655 00:35:40,185 --> 00:35:44,281 High praise indeed, coming from the chief correspondent himself. 656 00:35:51,427 --> 00:35:52,427 I, er.. 657 00:35:53,678 --> 00:35:55,263 Just as I thought. 658 00:35:55,756 --> 00:35:57,436 You see, Mr Sinclair. 659 00:35:57,812 --> 00:36:01,140 The letter X has a distinctive, faulty mark in both. 660 00:36:01,219 --> 00:36:03,216 Just like the first blackmail letter. 661 00:36:03,328 --> 00:36:06,118 Which means they were all typed on the same typewriter. 662 00:36:06,165 --> 00:36:07,696 The curator's typewriter.. 663 00:36:07,759 --> 00:36:08,454 Precisely. 664 00:36:08,490 --> 00:36:12,607 So this.. Humphries.. had access to the poison 665 00:36:12,667 --> 00:36:15,044 and to the typewriter that wrote both of the blackmail letters 666 00:36:15,068 --> 00:36:20,488 and he was also a member of the Woolwich Trust. 667 00:36:21,098 --> 00:36:24,074 They had procured cheap land to build a hospital for the poor 668 00:36:24,137 --> 00:36:25,870 but Dr Flint outbid them. 669 00:36:26,129 --> 00:36:29,222 He bought the land for himself to build a new factory, instead. 670 00:36:29,230 --> 00:36:31,630 His extorsion was an act of revenge. 671 00:36:32,719 --> 00:36:35,109 No witchcraft, though.. 672 00:36:35,219 --> 00:36:36,739 No, I'm afraid not. 673 00:36:36,813 --> 00:36:38,398 Although.. 674 00:36:38,669 --> 00:36:43,469 the luminous quality of the poison has a touch of black magic, does it not? 675 00:36:43,966 --> 00:36:44,966 Indeed. 676 00:36:47,616 --> 00:36:49,982 I'm meeting Inspector Wellington in precisely one hour 677 00:36:50,029 --> 00:36:53,200 at the Botanical Society, when Mr Humphries will be arrested. 678 00:36:53,576 --> 00:36:55,037 I assume you'd like to attend? 679 00:37:13,104 --> 00:37:14,784 So you see, Dr Flint 680 00:37:14,862 --> 00:37:19,950 my evidence points quite firmly to Mr Humphries here. 681 00:37:21,528 --> 00:37:23,794 I want that scoundrel locked up! 682 00:37:23,833 --> 00:37:25,433 I am no blackmailer. 683 00:37:25,666 --> 00:37:28,166 Ah, Miss Scarlet, I was just explaining to my client, Dr Flint 684 00:37:28,190 --> 00:37:31,262 how I deduced that Mr Humphries was the culprit. 685 00:37:31,432 --> 00:37:34,057 You make sure you put our contact detail on your piece, Sinclair. 686 00:37:34,097 --> 00:37:37,425 Like we should pass up an opportunity for promotion. 687 00:37:38,133 --> 00:37:40,343 You were under the pay of Nash all along. 688 00:37:40,499 --> 00:37:43,874 Mr Nash is one of our most generous advertisers. 689 00:37:44,273 --> 00:37:46,343 We must repay our patrons where we can. 690 00:37:46,375 --> 00:37:48,499 And sharing my evidence was just the ticket. 691 00:37:48,577 --> 00:37:50,381 We're eternally grateful, Miss Scarlet. 692 00:37:50,538 --> 00:37:52,405 Without my bail you'd still be in a police cell. 693 00:37:52,444 --> 00:37:54,217 You were the reason I was there in the first place! 694 00:37:54,249 --> 00:37:56,702 Why do you keep calling her 'Miss Scarlet'? 695 00:37:56,870 --> 00:37:58,611 This is Miss Belfry.. 696 00:37:58,758 --> 00:38:00,117 the lady who wished to join the Society.. 697 00:38:00,125 --> 00:38:03,069 Just as I am no police inspector, Mr Humphries 698 00:38:03,110 --> 00:38:04,515 this is no lady. 699 00:38:04,702 --> 00:38:06,435 She is a private detective 700 00:38:06,827 --> 00:38:08,975 Impressive, is she not? 701 00:38:11,156 --> 00:38:13,561 Well, I'd love to stay and chat 702 00:38:14,343 --> 00:38:15,463 but I'm afraid 703 00:38:16,351 --> 00:38:17,874 I really must get on. 704 00:38:17,945 --> 00:38:19,702 Take him down to Scotland Yard. 705 00:38:21,523 --> 00:38:22,523 Please... 706 00:38:23,679 --> 00:38:25,648 please, there's been a terrible mistake.. 707 00:38:27,031 --> 00:38:28,031 Dr Flint! 708 00:38:31,010 --> 00:38:33,314 I knew Mr Sinclair was double-crossing me. 709 00:38:33,737 --> 00:38:36,403 That's why I lied to him to mislead Nash. 710 00:38:36,721 --> 00:38:38,721 Mr Humphries is not your blackmailer. 711 00:38:38,861 --> 00:38:40,189 But the typewriter.. 712 00:38:40,213 --> 00:38:43,705 That particular make the first edition has a common fault with its letter X. 713 00:38:43,791 --> 00:38:47,197 If Humphries is not the blackmailer.. 714 00:38:47,455 --> 00:38:48,801 the who is? 715 00:38:50,801 --> 00:38:53,629 Edward, how could you do this to me? 716 00:38:53,754 --> 00:38:56,496 We were going to build a hospital. 717 00:38:57,446 --> 00:39:01,542 A place where the poor could finally be nursed and looked after. 718 00:39:01,617 --> 00:39:05,148 We'd spent years fund-raising to buy that piece of land. 719 00:39:05,549 --> 00:39:07,815 Somewhere we could finally afford. 720 00:39:07,878 --> 00:39:11,198 Then you come along.. and take it from us 721 00:39:11,312 --> 00:39:12,992 because it was cheap. 722 00:39:13,328 --> 00:39:14,368 Shame on you! 723 00:39:15,671 --> 00:39:17,351 That you are, Cedric. 724 00:39:23,553 --> 00:39:28,161 The money Dr Stanhope demanded was to be funneled back into the charity. 725 00:39:28,234 --> 00:39:30,898 It was recompense for what they'd paid out in planning permission 726 00:39:30,929 --> 00:39:32,491 and architects over the years. 727 00:39:32,539 --> 00:39:35,179 It also gave ways of finding another site for the hospital. 728 00:39:35,273 --> 00:39:37,835 How did you know it was him? 729 00:39:38,366 --> 00:39:40,772 He knew the increased amount the blackmailer was demanding 730 00:39:40,827 --> 00:39:42,894 without having even seen the letter. 731 00:39:43,469 --> 00:39:45,867 It was sealed until I opened it in my office. 732 00:39:46,321 --> 00:39:48,601 And contrary to what I told Mr Sinclair 733 00:39:48,808 --> 00:39:51,604 Mr Humphries is not a member of the Woolwich Trust 734 00:39:51,854 --> 00:39:53,374 but Dr Stanhope is. 735 00:39:53,761 --> 00:39:54,987 He's their chairman. 736 00:39:55,137 --> 00:39:57,035 He's also on the board of the Botanical Society 737 00:39:57,066 --> 00:39:59,800 and he had access to the poisonous plant. 738 00:40:02,444 --> 00:40:04,084 About Nicolas.. 739 00:40:05,578 --> 00:40:08,523 Dr Stanhope administered a mild dose of the poison. 740 00:40:08,766 --> 00:40:11,437 His intention was to render Mr Doyle unconscious. 741 00:40:11,633 --> 00:40:12,913 Not to kill him. 742 00:40:13,247 --> 00:40:16,708 I have reinstated your father's name on our product 743 00:40:16,927 --> 00:40:18,727 and you will be my partner? 744 00:40:18,786 --> 00:40:20,066 Yes, he's right. 745 00:40:20,319 --> 00:40:23,711 I want our company to buy that land and to donate it 746 00:40:24,405 --> 00:40:27,477 so the hospital for the poor can still be built. 747 00:40:30,919 --> 00:40:33,652 We shall donate it in your father's name. 748 00:40:34,458 --> 00:40:38,567 My friend. My dear, dear friend. 749 00:40:46,373 --> 00:40:49,273 I will never trust that toad Sinclair again. 750 00:40:49,330 --> 00:40:53,042 Why you trusted him in the first place is a mystery to me. 751 00:40:56,435 --> 00:40:58,968 I heard what you did for young Fitzroy 752 00:40:59,477 --> 00:41:01,257 pulling him from that raid on the Cooper gang. 753 00:41:01,282 --> 00:41:03,211 He cannot speak highly enough of you. 754 00:41:03,571 --> 00:41:05,251 They're not just a gang. 755 00:41:05,290 --> 00:41:07,773 They're among the most brutal criminals in the city. 756 00:41:07,798 --> 00:41:09,649 He's very lucky not to have been out there. 757 00:41:13,132 --> 00:41:15,522 Please don't giver me that indulgent smile. 758 00:41:15,600 --> 00:41:17,803 It's not indulgence, it's affection. 759 00:41:17,967 --> 00:41:18,873 Of course it is. 760 00:41:18,910 --> 00:41:22,238 William.. do not presume to be able to read my mind. 761 00:41:22,696 --> 00:41:25,501 If I could then I'm quite sure that we would never speak again. 762 00:41:31,622 --> 00:41:33,926 Give my best to Mr Potts. 763 00:41:34,059 --> 00:41:35,832 I'm not going to the mortuary. I don't know. 764 00:41:35,887 --> 00:41:38,787 From what I see, I believe he'll be a frequent visitor. 765 00:41:38,863 --> 00:41:40,929 Ivy seems quite taken with him. 766 00:41:41,488 --> 00:41:42,456 Miss Scarlet.. 767 00:41:42,558 --> 00:41:43,998 Detective Fitzroy. 768 00:41:47,697 --> 00:41:50,993 If you can drag your eyes from Miss Scarlet for a moment 769 00:41:51,025 --> 00:41:52,438 a fraud case has just come in, detective. 770 00:41:52,478 --> 00:41:53,142 Yes, Sir. 771 00:41:53,228 --> 00:41:56,702 Jewellers on Montgomery Street. Eden Bloom. Get me what you can find. 772 00:41:56,742 --> 00:41:57,742 Yes, Sir. 773 00:41:58,468 --> 00:41:59,468 Inspector.. 774 00:42:00,742 --> 00:42:04,155 I hear you plucked young Fitzroy from Detective Phelps to assist you instead. 775 00:42:04,180 --> 00:42:08,643 Yes, Sir. He has encyclopaedic knowledge of poisons I needed in this case. 776 00:42:09,027 --> 00:42:10,479 Encyclopaedic, you say? 777 00:42:10,652 --> 00:42:11,652 Mmm.. 778 00:42:12,754 --> 00:42:13,754 Impressive. 779 00:42:14,769 --> 00:42:16,066 Well, get to it, detective. 780 00:42:16,113 --> 00:42:17,113 Yes, Sir. 781 00:42:18,776 --> 00:42:20,987 You disobeyed another direct order, Inspector. 782 00:42:21,012 --> 00:42:22,316 I apologise, Sir, but I.. 783 00:42:22,348 --> 00:42:23,348 Laddie! 784 00:42:23,807 --> 00:42:26,924 I was born on the streets of Glasgow, just like you 785 00:42:27,074 --> 00:42:29,152 and I'm as savvy as the day I was born. 786 00:42:30,080 --> 00:42:34,368 Do not assume my comfortable position here is turning me otherwise. 787 00:42:35,759 --> 00:42:37,790 Ah! Good day, Commissioner. 788 00:42:38,168 --> 00:42:40,418 I've a whisky with your name on it waiting on my desk. 789 00:42:40,443 --> 00:42:41,779 I hope it's a large one. 790 00:42:41,803 --> 00:42:43,146 Large and strong.. 791 00:42:43,225 --> 00:42:44,905 just how I like my women. 792 00:43:01,971 --> 00:43:03,171 Miss Scarlet.. 793 00:43:04,025 --> 00:43:06,791 I wish to congratulate you in person on your magnificent win. 794 00:43:08,830 --> 00:43:09,830 Thank you. 795 00:43:11,954 --> 00:43:16,001 How nice to have the opportunity to wish you commiserations in person, Mr Nash. 796 00:43:16,024 --> 00:43:18,906 I believe this evening's edition of the Illustrated Police News 797 00:43:18,945 --> 00:43:20,789 will be leaving the printers on its way 798 00:43:20,828 --> 00:43:22,851 to be devoured by its readership.. 799 00:43:23,269 --> 00:43:27,199 only later to discover that the genius, Mr Nash 800 00:43:27,246 --> 00:43:28,730 accused the wrong man. 801 00:43:28,785 --> 00:43:29,785 No matter. 802 00:43:30,651 --> 00:43:32,346 They will issue an apology to Mr Humphries 803 00:43:32,371 --> 00:43:33,183 in the next edition. 804 00:43:33,222 --> 00:43:35,339 Oh, I think you'll find that a man such as Mr Humphries 805 00:43:35,355 --> 00:43:37,284 will want a little more than that. 806 00:43:37,438 --> 00:43:38,958 A law suit, perhaps. 807 00:43:39,477 --> 00:43:40,477 Ha, ha.. 808 00:43:42,821 --> 00:43:44,250 What a woman you are. 809 00:43:44,273 --> 00:43:47,734 I'm afraid I'm even more eager to have you work for me than ever 810 00:43:48,094 --> 00:43:49,851 Well, my answer is still no. 811 00:43:50,007 --> 00:43:53,079 Then what can I do to make you change your mind? 812 00:43:53,101 --> 00:43:54,101 Nothing. 813 00:43:54,592 --> 00:43:55,913 There's always something. 814 00:43:57,031 --> 00:43:59,311 Even you, Miss Scarlet, will have your price. 815 00:44:00,374 --> 00:44:02,171 I suppose I could try blackmail. 816 00:44:03,488 --> 00:44:06,519 However, perhaps I'd rather you come to me willingly.. 817 00:44:07,082 --> 00:44:08,355 not coerced. 818 00:44:12,333 --> 00:44:14,466 I can play as dirty as you, sir. 819 00:44:15,091 --> 00:44:17,309 So believe me when I say 820 00:44:17,895 --> 00:44:19,348 you do not want me as an enemy. 821 00:44:19,434 --> 00:44:21,770 No, I want you as my employee. 822 00:44:22,809 --> 00:44:25,270 So take some time about my offer. 823 00:44:25,876 --> 00:44:26,954 Until then..