С 1, с 3: Becky has settled into life as Matilda Crawley’s favourite companion. But at Queen’s Crawley, Sir Pitt cannot cope without her. When Lady Crawley tumbles down the stairs to her death, Sir Pitt heads straight to London to see Becky. He wants her back - as his wife. Becky refuses, with the shocking news that she is secretly married already. Becky hatches a plan. She writes a letter to Matilda, laying bare the news to her beloved benefactress that the mystery husband is none other than the lady's favourite nephew, Rawdon. Matilda is horrified and cuts them both off. The Sedleys' bankruptcy leaves them no choice but to sell their house and all its contents. At the auction, Becky attempts to buy Amelia’s piano, but she is outbid by Dobbin. Mr Sedley is furious with Mr Osborne, and orders Amelia to call off her engagement with George, severing all ties between the families. With Napoleon on the loose, the young officers receive their marching orders for war. And Amelia and George finally take a stand for love over duty, and marry against their parents' wishes.