mr. buxton, and captain brown is with him. buxton: edward cannot be located, mrs. bell.he's disappeared entirely. as well he might, for it transpires he took the cottage deeds and handed them to strangers, to guarantee a debt. but we have never been in debt. brown: it is clear to me that yours is an honest and frugal home. your son chose a different path, and squandered money at the gaming tables. (gasps) (shudders) (mrs. bell crying) if edward is caught, he will be convicted. the sentence will be transportation, at the very least. if you would be kind enough to wait outside, captain brown, i might conclude by speaking to miss bell in private. sit down, peggy. (sighs) i can help edward. whether he is found or not, i can clear his way. it cannot be up to you. you are not his only victim. oh, his crimes are entirely financial; i have the means to set them straight. besides, i charged him with too much, supervised him idly. how can you still care so much for him? he is a young man. he deserves a chance to meet the world unhindered. sever your connection to my son. and i wil