Elizabeth soon falls in love with German Baron Klaus von Rimmer, unaware he is gay. Rose catches him having sex with Alfred, the footman, and he flees Eaton Place before the police arrive and arrest them. The ″baron fled, dumping Elizabeth and taking Alfred with him instead!″ To spare Elizabeth the reason for his departure, she is told that he is a spy. Alfred is replaced by Edward Barnes, a young and naive footman whose fun-loving and immature nature initially annoys Mr Hudson.