Savage House

(SIR CHAUNCEY SWALLOWS) 713 00:32:40,041 --> 00:32:43,294 Would it be too much to enquire our standing? 714 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:48,049 (HESITATES) To that, I mean our invitation. 715 00:32:49,175 --> 00:32:51,552 -(MUNCHES) -(CLICKS TONGUE) Oh! 716 00:32:52,053 --> 00:32:53,096 MRS BENNETT: Mm. 717 00:32:53,638 --> 00:32:55,306 Dearest friends. 718 00:32:55,682 --> 00:32:58,476 I'm afraid that every seat is spoken for. 719 00:32:58,559 --> 00:32:59,560 Hmm. (SLURPS) 720 00:32:59,936 --> 00:33:02,438 But rest assured, that if anyone should drop out, 721 00:33:02,522 --> 00:33:05,400 -you are firmly in consideration. -(MUNCHES) 722 00:33:05,483 --> 00:33:07,318 Of course. Of course. (CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY) 723 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:10,363 -Yes. Yes. (STAMMERS) We wouldn't want to impose. -Want to impose. 724 00:33:10,613 --> 00:33:14,033 -It's no imposition at all. -(CLEARS THROAT, COUGHS) 725 00:33:14,117 --> 00:33:16,828 -(STOPWATCH TICKING) -SIR CHAUNCEY: Gosh, look at the time. 726 00:33:17,036 --> 00:33:20,415 If you'll excuse us, we have a great deal to prepare. 727 00:33:21,290 --> 00:33:24,419 (GROANS) We're very busy. 728 00:33:24,627 --> 00:33:27,380 If anything should change, don't forget... 729 00:33:27,714 --> 00:33:29,924 -(GROANS) -Oh, are you all right, my love? 730 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:31,509 It's fine, it's nothing. It's nothing. 731 00:33:31,592 --> 00:33:33,177 No, let me get a doctor to take a look. 732 00:33:33,261 --> 00:33:34,429 SIR CHAUNCEY: Oh, don't be so dramatic. 733 00:33:34,637 --> 00:33:36,764 I've more than enough wine to quell the pain. (GROANS) 734 00:33:36,889 --> 00:33:37,807 Oh! 735 00:33:38,057 --> 00:33:40,268 Now, show me the bloody flower options again! 736 00:33:40,351 --> 00:33:42,145 Don't you raise your voice with me. 737 00:33:42,270 --> 00:33:43,813 You're acting like a petulant child. 738 00:33:43,896 --> 00:33:45,940 I'm sorry, darling. (INHALES) 739 00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:47,734 I'd simply like to see the flower options again, 740 00:33:47,817 --> 00:33:49,902 -if that's not too much to ask. -You wouldn't know the difference 741 00:33:49,986 --> 00:33:51,446 between peonies and bloody daffodils, 742 00:33:51,529 --> 00:33:54,741 -but very well. -I have a keen eye 743 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:57,827 and a sharp nose... (SNIFFS) ...I'll have you know. 744 00:33:57,910 --> 00:34:00,288 -Don't forget a limp leg. -You're relentless. 745 00:34:00,413 --> 00:34:02,081 Thank you. Are you quite finished? 746 00:34:02,206 --> 00:34:03,124 Good. 747 00:34:03,666 --> 00:34:05,043 Because we need two more footmen for tomorrow's rehearsal. 748 00:34:05,126 --> 00:34:06,377 One for either side of the table. 749 00:34:06,502 --> 00:34:07,754 Where am I supposed to find two footmen, 750 00:34:07,837 --> 00:34:08,755 in the middle of nowhere? 751 00:34:09,297 --> 00:34:10,840 LADY SAVAGE: I don't care if you have to dress up a donkey 752 00:34:10,923 --> 00:34:12,050 and a bloody Jacobite! Just do it. 753 00:34:12,133 --> 00:34:13,342 We've got auditions this afternoon 754 00:34:13,426 --> 00:34:14,635 and they cannot be rescheduled! 755 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:16,262 You're relentless! 756 00:34:17,221 --> 00:34:20,141 -(GROANS) -Dorothy! 757 00:34:20,224 --> 00:34:24,228 -(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING) -(BREATHES HEAVILY) 758 00:34:24,687 --> 00:34:29,150 What the hell are you doing, big toe? (PANTS) 759 00:34:29,275 --> 00:34:31,944 -(GASPS) Oh, shit! -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 760 00:34:32,070 --> 00:34:34,072 (WHIMPERS, GASPS) 761 00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:35,782 (GROANS) 762 00:34:38,326 --> 00:34:40,620 (FLIES BUZZING) 763 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:46,417 -Hey! Look who's here! -(CHICKENS CLUCKING, SQUAWKING) 764 00:34:46,501 --> 00:34:48,753 SIR CHAUNCEY: Oh, morning, Beryl. Myfanwy. 765 00:34:48,836 --> 00:34:50,171 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(DONKEY BRAYING) 766 00:34:50,254 --> 00:34:52,882 Gather round! Gather round, everybody. 767 00:34:52,965 --> 00:34:55,593 Jacob, Jacob. Well done. Well done. 768 00:34:57,386 --> 00:35:00,264 Got some good news. All gather round. Don't be shy. 769 00:35:00,348 --> 00:35:01,349 (WHISTLES) 770 00:35:02,141 --> 00:35:05,311 -I need two fine men for an assignment in the main house. -(PIGS SNORTING) 771 00:35:05,436 --> 00:35:07,897 You'll be more than fairly compensated 772 00:35:07,980 --> 00:35:09,107 for your time. 773 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:12,110 NARRATOR: Chauncey had sympathy for his workers' plight, 774 00:35:12,235 --> 00:35:13,694 for he was once one of them. 775 00:35:15,822 --> 00:35:18,449 They were an unfortunate and painful reminder 776 00:35:18,616 --> 00:35:20,034 of his humble beginnings. 777 00:35:20,118 --> 00:35:23,788 (PIGS BELCHING, SNORTING) 778 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:25,164 NARRATOR: T