Volume II: Chapters VII - IX Summary

VII - Retrograde Investigation

Robert delays his return to Essex, hoping that Lady Audley will heed his warnings and flee. However the woman continues to live her gay and frivolous life as if without care. It is only when Robert receives word that Sir Michael's has fallen ill that Robert is prompted into action. He now fears that Lady Audley grows impatient for more money and his uncle might possibly be in danger. This motivation makes Robert travel to Audley Court with the greatest haste. At Audley Court, Robert interrogates Mr. Dawson about Lady Audley's previous position and references. Mr. Dawson does not want to speak ill of Lucy Graham, now Lady Audley, but agrees to give him the information on her references. Robert takes note of the name of Mrs. Vincent, Lucy...