The Story Continued in Several Narratives: 1. The Narrative of Hester Pinhorn, Cook in the Service of Count Fosco
- Fosco's cook, Hester Pinhorn, orally dictates her story, since she can't read or write.
- She starts with Lady Glyde's arrival at the house.
- Upon arriving, Lady Glyde passes out.
- Two doctors arrive—Goodricke and Garth—and say that Lady Glyde is suffering from heart disease.
- Lady Glyde gets progressively worse, and Fosco gets increasingly worried.
- Lady Glyde finally dies a few days later.