Having been told of his inheritance, Hughie turns up alone at his new home. Unfortunately, the staff have not been informed of the status of the new Lord and he gets a mixed reception from the staff.

Hughie sets out with the help of Tipping and Miss Pratt to survey his grounds - sadly, all he manages is to collect resignations from indignant other members of staff!

The new Lord is encouraged by his staff to hold a cocktail party, but unwittingly makes enemies of his guests before it's even started! The press are getting suspicious too...