Section 8: Volume 3, chapters 1-4 Summary

In the next volume, Bernadine sends directions for Emily to meet him at midnight unattended. Emily meets him with Annette hiding nearby. Bernardine leads Emily upstairs where she sees a horrifying corpse and faints. She recovers, surrounded by men whose attempts to kidnap her are thwarted by Montoni's arrival. Afterward, Emily begs Annette not to forsake her as all have since her father's death.

In chapter two, Annette and Emily suspect that Count Morano planned the kidnapping scheme. This is true; the count is also behind the poisoning attempt. Emily's appointment to talk to Montoni is postponed. Around midnight, Emily sees a figure on the rampart which she considers to be supernatural. In the third chapter, Emily asks Montoni to return to France since Mme. Montoni is dead. Montoni grants Emily permission to visit her aunt in...