- Laura fills Marian in on what a farce her marriage is.
- She says Sir Percival has nothing but contempt for her and frequently berates her for her confession about Walter.
- Marian also learns that Sir Percival is growing abusive. She sees nasty bruises on Laura's arms from where he grabbed her.
- Marian is horrified.
- Outside, the two women see a figure in white. Nice to see you again, Anne.
- The girls also think they are being watched and followed. They rush back to the house, spooked.
- Marian encounters Fosco and he accounts for everyone's presence in the house.
- So who was following her and Laura?