Parts 9 and 10 of the 26-part series.

Part 9. "The Duke of Omnium and Madame Max grow closer, much to the dismay of Glencora. Kennedy demands Laura's dowry in lieu of the love she refuses to give him. Phineas continues to pursue Violet and finds himself seriously at odds with his friend Lord Chiltern"--Container.

Part 10. "Phineas faces off with Lord Chiltern, but his plan to have Laura help him win Violet backfires. Monk persuades Phineas to use his growing power in the House to champion Irish Tenants' Rights, despite the risks to his career. Glencora privately suggests Phineas court Madame Max, while the Duke of Omnium invites her to his villa on Lake Como"--Container.