Another mix-up results in Baldrick delivering a telegram for George's mother to Blackadder, but this provides Blackadder with a way out when he discovers that George's mad uncle Rupert has just been made Minister of War, and can get Blackadder acquitted.
Baldrick mistakenly delivers a telegram for George's mother to Blackadder. This error gives Blackadder the opportunity to avoid trouble since it is revealed that George's unpredictable uncle Rupert has become the Minister of War, potentially securing Blackadder's release.