1 "Great-Uncle McCarthy" Robert Chetwyn 6 January 1983
At the Regimental Ball in 1897, Major Sinclair Yeates tells his love he is resigning his commission to become Resident Magistrate in Ireland. Upon hearing that she is willing to accompany him, he sets off to claim his new post.
2 "Trinket's Colt" Robert Chetwyn 13 January 1983
Just as Major Yeates is settling into his post as Resident Magistrate, the whimsical Old Mrs. Knox of Aussolas Castle is determined to overtake the bench and exercise her own perverse sense of judgement. Major Yeates manages to stand his ground, and is rewarded by an invitation to dinner at the ferocious woman's home. He manages to survive the very unusual turn of events that follow the meal. But his standing in his new community is threatened by the disappearance of one of Mrs. Knox's horses - a colt that he wanted to buy for his fiancée, Philippa.
3 "A Misdeal" Robert Chetwyn 20 January 1983
Philippa gains an enthusiasm for riding, but the Major refuses to let her go hunting until she has a steady hunting horse. So they go to the Horse Fair with Sally Knox and her high-spirited new neighbor, Bernard Shut.
4 "The Boat's Share" Robert Chetwyn 27 January 1983
Major Yeates' pompous and self-opinionated cousin comes to town. Though Basil is only there for a sampling of local customs, his visit causes trouble for the Resident Magistrate.
5 "Occasional Licences" Robert Chetwyn 3 February 1983
Major Yeates discovers one of the Resident Magistrate's regular duties is to grant special licences to people for the purpose of supplying liquor to the annual St. Peter and St. Paul's Day Games. Flurry also manages to persuade the reluctant Major to host the festivities on his own estate and act as Chief Steward.
6 "O Love! O Fire" Robert Chetwyn 10 February 1983
Major Yeates visited Flurry Knox, who is in a strange mood. On his way home Yeates meets Sally Knox. Her mother has discovered that Flurry took her carriage horse to ride in a race. She has quarreled with Flurry and Sally is to be sent to stay with her aunt in England. Yeates privately agrees with Lady Knox that Sally should not marry Flurry. His wife Philippa disagrees with this view of the subject. Major Yeates and Philippa have agreed to assist at the tenant's ball being given by Old Mrs. Knox.