XIII. Past: The Original Sin Summary

A first person narrator that is not Isobel describes Robert Kavanagh, the forester. The narrator is Lady Fairfax, the wife of Sir Francis Fairfax. Sir Francis and Lady Fairfax host their wedding feast. The wedding guests admire the jewel that Sir Francis has given to his wife, and Lady Fairfax wonders about the true nature of the relationship between Sir Francis and Lady Margaret.

Once Lady Fairfax catches Sir Francis and Lady Margaret in a compromising situation. Lady Margaret is a minor who is supposed to be in the care of Sir Francis. Lady Margaret's tutor is Master Shakespeare. Once Lady Fairfax notices bruises on Lady Margaret, and Lady Margaret admits that they are from Sir Francis. Lady Fairfax tries to question Sir Francis, but he throws her across the room. Lady Margaret is pregnant...