In the next episode of Julian Fellowes’ period drama, preparations are underway for a concert at Downton, to keep spirits up among the convalescing men.

Meanwhile, Robert receives a letter from Carlisle, which causes him concern forcing an uncomfortable conversation with his eldest daughter.

Episode 4 airs at 9pm on Sunday 9th October 2011 on ITV1. Here are ten teasing lines of dialogue from the episode…

» ‘I don’t think one knows anything in wartime.’

» ‘I may not be a woman of the world, but I don’t live in a sack.’

» ‘I wish I could believe in your motives.’

» ‘You’re too scared to admit it, but you’re in love with me.’

» ‘Will you come back with me and help me through the vale of shadow?’

» ‘I’m a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.’

» ‘I shall go… I will… I repeat, I mean it.’

» ‘Please be glad for me, as I will always be for you.’

» ‘That was the War Office.’

» ‘It comes down to whether or not you love me. That’s all. That’s it.’

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