Miss Scarlet

William. Inspector Wellington? Duke. Inspector? Oh William. (upbeat music) Inspector William Wellington, AKA the Duke, is a man of the Victorian era. He's grown up not recognizing women to have any agency. Miss Scarlet's here. Tell her I'm in a meeting. They've known each other for years. Her father mentored the Duke. So they sort of grew up together and there's a familial connection between the two of them. You were instructed by my father to look after me. I did look after you. You kissed me. And I seem to remember you liked it. And I seem to remember that I slapped your face. It's complicated relationship. It's kind of, sometimes they fight like siblings, but there's a, an attraction there. You are the most stubborn woman that I've ever met. And you have met a few, have you not? Duke was Henry Scarlet, so Eliza's father's protege. He takes him under his wing and introduces him to Scotland Yard and a life as a copper, which he works his way up and excels at. Thank you, sir. The streets of London in 1882, a very dangerous place, very dark place for a copper, for women, for anyone really. And the Duke is from that world, so he understands the danger that is involved in it. I told you to make sure she stayed in the carriage. I tried, sir, but she is very determined. But even more so, I would say, as a copper is aware of the dangers that he faces every day, for him and Eliza. Please do try to stay out of trouble Eliza. For my sake? Course, William. (upbeat music)