Snidely was outside taking a long walk outdoors, apparently looking for something. He knew that if his plan was to succeed, he would need an inside source. Someone close to Dudley, and sentimental enough to believe his plight to help him. That could only mean…

"Ah, there she is! Oh no."

Nell was standing in a field of flowers by a cottage, and who should accompany her but that bloody horse!

"Oh well, nothing to worry about, I'll just have to really sell my part."

Snidely prepared himself before making his way over to Nell with a light-hearted spring in his step, then cleared his throat to get her attention. Horse whinnied and Nell looked up.

"Oh, fair Nell, could I possibly ask a favor of – "

"Snidely Whiplash! You scoundrel, what are you planning to do to me this time?!"

Snidely looked shocked.

"Why Nell, you've gotten me all wrong, it's nothing like that! I just needed your help is all," he said sweetly.

Nell looked confused and horse looked skeptical.

"And what could you possibly need my help for?"

"Oh, it's terrible! I am suffering, my heart is in turmoil! For you see, Nell – "

He fell onto his knees and buried his face in his arm.

"I am in love with Dudley Do-right!"

In the ensuing silence, Nell inwardly cursed and handed horse ten dollars. Then she spoke up.

"But Snidely, you are a villain and he is a hero, and you are both men!"

"The heart wants what the heart wants, Nell. I mean, how could I resist his baby-blue eyes, that stalwart position, that strong, cleft chin, that angelic voice, those sweet, blond curls!"

Snidely surprised even himself with how easily he played the role. Nell was taken aback.

"Well… this certainly came out if nowhere. How could you possibly love a man who is your sworn enemy? Who defeats you on a daily basis? Who foils your plans and utterly humiliated- "

"Yes, I get the picture. Well, fair Nell, you must consider that I have been in love this whole time, and that I just can't hold it back anymore! I am done deceiving myself. I am in love."

Wow, he was really good at this!

Horse neighed with suspicion.

"Horse is right, Snidely. You have held me hostage 27 times before. Why should I help you now?"

"Because, my fair, lovely Ms. Fenwick – "

Snidely picked a flower and held it to his chest.

"Love has humbled me. I am no longer the man I was, rotten with greed and drunk off the beautiful tears of people I've rendered homeless. No, all that I long for now is Do-right's passionate, affectionate gaze! Don't you want this old, black heart to find love!?"

Horse rolled his eyes.

"Oh, well I suppose that's noble enough," says Nell, storing away thoughts of the two men caught in a lustful embrace for later. "But doesn't Dudley have his sights on me?"

"So?"

"You're right. Okay, I suppose It would be fun to play matchmaker. What did you have in mind?

"Ask him about me. Ask him if he has had experience with men. Talk to him. Convince him I am worthy of love!"

Nell ruminated, considering whether to accept this herculean task.

"It will be hard, but I believe I can do it. Maybe."

"So you will do it? Oh, how wonderful!" Snidely knelt and placed his hands around Nell's. "you have my deepest gratitude, fair Nell. Shall we meet back here tomorrow, same time?"

"Yes, that is fine. Well, I should be on my way then. Until tomorrow, Snidely."

"Toodle-oo!"

As they walked away, Horse looked back. He pointed his hoof at his eyes then pointed it at Snidely, then trotted off.

As soon as they were out of sight, Snidely cackled.

"I have them right in the palm of my hand! Dudley Do-right will soon find himself completely smitten with me."