Roderick being introduced to three noblemen, including the Duke of Rutland. RODERICK (V.O.) The striving after this peerage, I consider to have been one of the most unlucky dealings at this period. I made unheard of sacrifices to bring it about. I can tell you bribes were administered, and in high places too -- so near the royal person of His Majesty that you would be astonished were I to mention what great personages condescended to receive our loans.INT. DRAWING ROOM - EARL OF CRABS - DAY