On Downton Abbey Season 2 Episode 3 tensions rise between Cora and Isobel as it becomes apparent two strong women cannot run one household.

Robert learns of Mr. Bates whereabouts and pays him a visit.

After talking about Branson, Mary threatens to tattle on Sybil unless she promises not to do anything rash and the servant, Ethel, is caught making love with an officer and fired.

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