1 00:01:39,460 --> 00:01:41,416 To be sure, 2 00:01:41,500 --> 00:01:44,492 Mr Harding is a good man, 3 00:01:44,580 --> 00:01:47,014 a good man without guile, 4 00:01:47,100 --> 00:01:50,217 who believes in the religion he has striven to teach, 5 00:01:50,300 --> 00:01:53,849 and is guided by the precepts he has striven to learn... 6 00:01:55,580 --> 00:01:58,048 and yet... 7 00:01:59,220 --> 00:02:02,053 And yet what, Mr Bold? 8 00:02:04,460 --> 00:02:06,957 I believe him to be corrupted. 9 00:02:09,540 --> 00:02:11,895 But you said he was a good man. 10 00:02:11,980 --> 00:02:13,698 Your own words. 11 00:02:14,780 --> 00:02:17,897 Even good men can be corrupted by what lies around them, 12 00:02:17,980 --> 00:02:20,130 especially in the Church of England. 13 00:02:22,060 --> 00:02:26,178 The sound apple is subject to decay by the rottenness of others in the barrel. 14 00:02:26,260 --> 00:02:31,618 I realise there is a great deal of public criticism of the established Church. 15 00:02:31,700 --> 00:02:34,134 It's a popular pastime at the moment. 16 00:02:34,220 --> 00:02:38,259 But Barchester would find it difficult to believe 17 00:02:38,340 --> 00:02:40,649 that Mr Harding is corrupt. 18 00:02:41,660 --> 00:02:43,412 Not morally corrupt. 19 00:02:44,900 --> 00:02:46,572 - Oh? - But legally. 20 00:02:46,660 --> 00:02:48,969 Which is why I came to you for guidance. 21 00:02:49,060 --> 00:02:53,099 Your reforming zeal taking the upper hand again, Mr Bold? 22 00:02:53,180 --> 00:02:56,695 Is there something evil in wishing to right the wrongs in our society? 23 00:02:56,780 --> 00:03:01,012 No. Professionally speaking, I'm all in favour. 24 00:03:01,100 --> 00:03:05,969 So, tell me more about this good man's corruption. 25 00:03:08,140 --> 00:03:13,339 'Mr Harding's like many other men within the established Church. ' 26 00:03:13,420 --> 00:03:17,129 He receives material rewards 27 00:03:17,220 --> 00:03:20,815 out of all proportion to the contribution he makes to... 28 00:03:20,900 --> 00:03:22,458 humanity. 29 00:03:23,700 --> 00:03:25,497 You mean he is overpaid? 30 00:03:27,660 --> 00:03:29,013 Yes. 31 00:03:30,740 --> 00:03:34,528 'Mr Harding is the warden of Hiram's Hospital. 32 00:03:34,620 --> 00:03:39,489 'I know that the hospital was founded in the 15th century by Mr John Hiram 33 00:03:39,580 --> 00:03:42,140 'as an almshouse for retired wool-carders. 34 00:03:42,220 --> 00:03:45,417 'That a considerable sum of money was set aside for the purpose 35 00:03:45,500 --> 00:03:48,492 'under the direction of the Bishop of Barchester 36 00:03:48,580 --> 00:03:52,459 'together with a considerable area of land and property. 37 00:03:54,300 --> 00:03:57,610 'I believe that the total income 38 00:03:57,700 --> 00:04:00,009 'is now absurdly in excess 39 00:04:00,100 --> 00:04:03,331 'of Mr Harding's earthly requirements. ' 40 00:04:05,260 --> 00:04:08,297 Mr Harding was appointed by the bishop? 41 00:04:08,380 --> 00:04:10,211 Yes. 42 00:04:12,060 --> 00:04:16,576 12 years ago, soon after Mr Harding's daughter married the bishop's son. 43 00:04:18,420 --> 00:04:20,729 Corruption and nepotism? 44 00:04:20,820 --> 00:04:23,095 They're all good and decent people, Mr Finney. 45 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:26,217 - All honourable men. - Yes. 46 00:04:27,340 --> 00:04:31,936 How does Mr Harding dispose of his surplus wealth? 47 00:04:39,380 --> 00:04:41,655 "Harding's Church Music"? 48 00:04:46,220 --> 00:04:50,293 Should we regard the... collection of church music 49 00:04:50,380 --> 00:04:53,816 as being wilful extravagance and self-Indulgence? 50 00:04:53,900 --> 00:04:56,334 People come to my surgery complaining of illness 51 00:04:56,420 --> 00:04:58,331 when their only ailment is lack of food. 52 00:04:58,420 --> 00:05:01,457 And this would feed them for a year. 53 00:05:01,540 --> 00:05:03,895 I understand. 54 00:05:03,980 --> 00:05:06,289 So... 55 00:05:06,380 --> 00:05:09,611 what are your legal requirements? 56 00:05:09,700 --> 00:05:13,454 I would like to know the precise terms of Mr Hiram's will 57 00:05:13,540 --> 00:05:16,612 so we might check it is being properly administered, 58 00:05:16,700 --> 00:05:19,419 whether there might be case for changing its terms. 59 00:05:19,500 --> 00:05:22,537 I would also like to see the accounts for the hospital, 60 00:05:22,620 --> 00:05:25,293 for let us say the last 25 years. 61 00:05:28,540 --> 00:05:31,008 Very well. 62 00:05:31,780 --> 00:05:34,977 Erm... you know Mr Harding? 63 00:05:35,740 --> 00:05:39,335 Yes, I've known Mr Harding and his daughter since I was a child. 64 00:05:40,340 --> 00:05:43,491 - A friend of the family? - A good friend of the family. 65 00:05:43,580 --> 00:05:44,899 Yes. 66 00:05:46,300 --> 00:05:49,372 I will take the necessary legal action. 67 00:05:49,460 --> 00:05:53,612 Meanwhile, why don't you ask Mr Harding directly, 68 00:05:53,700 --> 00:05:56,260 as a good friend of the family, 69 00:05:56,340 --> 00:06:00,015 about the corruption and nepotism? 70 00:06:57,300 --> 00:06:59,768 That was beautiful, Mr Harding. 71 00:06:59,860 --> 00:07:02,499 Beautiful - if you like music. 72 00:07:04,020 --> 00:07:06,580 Thank you. Thank you, Bunce. 73 00:07:09,340 --> 00:07:11,331 Have you come to see Eleanor? 74 00:07:11,420 --> 00:07:13,456 No, I've come to see you, 75 00:07:13,540 --> 00:07:16,976 - if you can spare the time? - Of course. 76 00:07:17,060 --> 00:07:20,336 One evening call is worth ten in the morning. 77 00:07:20,420 --> 00:07:22,456 I love social talk after dinner. 78 00:07:22,540 --> 00:07:25,054 That's why I dine early 79 00:07:25,140 --> 00:07:27,495 so as to get as much of it as I can. 80 00:07:27,580 --> 00:07:29,935 I fear this is business talk, Mr Harding. 81 00:07:30,020 --> 00:07:32,215 Business? 82 00:07:32,300 --> 00:07:35,337 I wish to speak to you about the hospital. 83 00:07:40,420 --> 00:07:42,650 Very well, 84 00:07:42,740 --> 00:07:45,208 you shall speak to me... 85 00:07:46,940 --> 00:07:48,976 about the hospital. 86 00:07:50,260 --> 00:07:52,216 Come and sit down. 87 00:07:56,420 --> 00:07:58,251 Now... 88 00:07:58,340 --> 00:08:01,173 what can I tell you about the hospital... 89 00:08:01,260 --> 00:08:05,572 apart from the fact that it's the most perfect place I know? 90 00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:08,697 It's about the accounts. 91 00:08:11,300 --> 00:08:14,815 Then, my dear fellow, I'm afraid I can tell you nothing. 92 00:08:14,900 --> 00:08:16,856 I am as ignorant as a child. 93 00:08:16,940 --> 00:08:19,170 You must know how much you receive. 94 00:08:19,260 --> 00:08:21,410 They pay me 800 pounds a year. 95 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:25,618 Which is probably far too much but isn't my decision. 96 00:08:26,740 --> 00:08:28,970 And how much do the old men receive? 97 00:08:29,060 --> 00:08:32,450 One shilling and sixpence a day. 98 00:08:32,540 --> 00:08:36,169 It was, er, one and fourpence 99 00:08:36,260 --> 00:08:38,649 but I increased it when I became warden. 100 00:08:38,740 --> 00:08:40,696 Yes. 101 00:08:42,460 --> 00:08:44,638 I have the greatest regard for you, 102 00:08:44,639 --> 00:08:46,817 Mr Harding, the truest respect. 103 00:08:46,900 --> 00:08:50,415 - The fondest... - Thank you. 104 00:08:50,500 --> 00:08:53,412 Thank you very much, Mr Bold, but never mind that. 105 00:08:53,500 --> 00:08:57,209 I'm as capable of being in the wrong as any other man. 106 00:08:57,300 --> 00:08:58,892 But I must express what I feel 107 00:08:58,980 --> 00:09:00,054 lest you think there's 108 00:09:00,055 --> 00:09:02,416 any personal enmity in what I am going to do. 109 00:09:02,500 --> 00:09:04,616 Personal enmity? 110 00:09:07,540 --> 00:09:10,737 Going to do? What are you going to do? Cut my throat? 111 00:09:10,820 --> 00:09:13,459 I fear there is reason think that John Hiram's will 112 00:09:13,540 --> 00:09:15,690 is not being carried out to the letter. 113 00:09:15,780 --> 00:09:17,736 I've been asked to see into it. 114 00:09:17,820 --> 00:09:19,378 Very well. 115 00:09:20,740 --> 00:09:23,254 I have no objection. 116 00:09:23,340 --> 00:09:25,729 No objection? 117 00:09:25,820 --> 00:09:30,496 To lawyers inquiring into the financial circumstances of the hospital? 118 00:09:30,580 --> 00:09:32,536 Why should I object? 119 00:09:33,820 --> 00:09:37,130 I may appear to be interfering in your affairs. 120 00:09:37,220 --> 00:09:42,089 If you act justly, say nothing in this matter but the truth 121 00:09:42,180 --> 00:09:46,059 and use no unfair weapons in carrying out your purpose, 122 00:09:46,140 --> 00:09:48,096 I have nothing to forgive. 123 00:09:50,660 --> 00:09:53,493 I presume you and your fellow... 124 00:09:54,740 --> 00:09:56,537 reformers 125 00:09:56,620 --> 00:10:01,091 feel that I am not entitled to the money I receive from the hospital. 126 00:10:02,620 --> 00:10:04,451 Very well. 127 00:10:04,540 --> 00:10:07,452 You must do what yo...
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