[INT. LIBRARY - DAY]

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　The general's just about to leave. I'm afraid he doesn't have time to come in here.

　　LADY MARY

　　I hope it's all been a success.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　Cousin Violet said you had something to say to me about Lavinia. What is it?

　　LADY MARY

　　I haven't the slightest idea.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　What a relief. She was hinting you'd uncovered some horrid stain.

　　LADY MARY

　　The only evidence I've uncovered is that she's a charming person.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　What a testimonial.

　　LADY MARY

　　The truth is, we're very much alike. So, naturally, I think she's perfect. [Matthew chuckles.]

　　LADY MARY

　　We all do. Don't we? Aunt Rosamund?

　　LADY ROSAMUND

　　Quite perfect.

　　[INT. FRONT DOOR - DAY]

　　[The servants line up as the party leaves. Mr Lang struggles with shell shock.]

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　Is there any chance you might take our footman, William, for your servant? I can pull some strings, get him transferred to your lot.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　If you'd like me to, of course. I can't promise to keep him safe.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　I know, but...he'd have someone looking out for him. Oh, my God.

　　[Robert sees Lang shaking.]

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　Lang, are you all right, old chap?

　　[Lang grabs onto Robert and buries his head in his chest.]

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　Come, come, man. Things can't be as bad as all that. Carson.

　　MR CARSON

　　Mr Lang, what happened?

　　MR LANG

　　The general and all these officers, I don't have to go back with them, do I? Because I can't.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　No.

　　MR CARSON

　　The general's looking for you, my lord.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY (to the general) Excuse me a moment.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　It's been a great pleasure having you...

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY (to Lavinia)

　　If I don't see you again before I have to go back, be safe.

　　[Matthew kisses her hand.]

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY (to Mary)

　　You, too.

　　[Mary nods. Mr Carson steps in front of Mr Lang to hide him from the departing company, O'Brien comforts Lang.]

　　[INT. MR CARSON'S OFFICE - EVENING]

　　[Mr Carson pours Mrs Hughes a drink.]

　　MR CARSON

　　Here. We've earned it.

　　MRS HUGHES

　　Ah. So, what will you do with him?

　　MR CARSON

　　Branson or Lang?

　　MRS HUGHES

　　Not Mr Lang. He isn't well, but he's not a bad man.

　　MR CARSON

　　No, not at all. But he doesn't belong at Downton.

　　MRS HUGHES

　　Mm. I meant Mr Branson.

　　MR CARSON

　　Mm, it's a delicate business, Mrs Hughes. Would we really be right to tell the police and cause a furore and bring riot down on our heads? And all because he wanted to pour a pot of slop over a man's head?

　　MRS HUGHES

　　From your phrasing, I gather the answer you want from me is "no"?

　　MR CARSON

　　Well, would it help, Mrs Hughes? That's all I'm asking. Would it help?

　　[INT. SERVANTS' HALL - EVENING]

　　ETHEL

　　Where is Mr Branson?

　　ANNA

　　Mr Carson sent him back to his cottage to stew in his own juice. Will we see you in the morning, William? To wish you luck?

　　WILLIAM

　　Oh, yes. But I've got something I'd like to say now.

　　[William takes Daisy's hand.]

　　WILLIAM

　　If you don't mind.

　　DAISY

　　Don't, not yet.

　　WILLIAM

　　They must know sooner or later. Daisy and I are going to be married.

　　ETHEL

　　You never are! When?

　　DAISY

　　After the war.

　　WILLIAM

　　I'm not sure I can wait that long.

　　[Daisy looks worriedly at Mrs Patmore.]

　　[INT. SERVANTS' BEDROOMS - EVENING]

　　[Mr Carson knocks on Mr Lang's door, then enters. Mr Lang is packing.]

　　MR CARSON

　　I see what I planned to say is already superfluous, Mr Lang. You got there before me.

　　MR LANG

　　I've let you down, Mr Carson. For that I'm sorry.

　　MR CARSON

　　We let you down. You weren't suited for work, and I should've spotted that. You'll have two months' wages, and please tell us how you get on. And when you're ready work again, you may rely on a good report from me.

　　MR LANG

　　That's kind. Thank you.

　　[INT. LADY GRANTHAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT]

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　It's nice of William to serve tonight. He didn't have to.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　I'm going to arrange for him to be Matthew's servant. With any luck, it'll keep him out of trouble.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Matthew and Mary look so natural together, did you notice? Talking and laughing. But I suppose Lavinia's a nice girl.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　We've dreamed a dream, my dear, but now it's over. The world was in a dream before, but now it's woken up and said goodbye to it. And so must we.