In which the moody evening finds Devereux confronting Nan Glynn beneath solitary thorn trees, their discourse fraught with bitter reproach and reluctant tenderness as he demands truth to dispel a troublesome falsehood woven by her and her mother. The encounter closes with a heart-wrenching farewell amidst the cold moonlight, leaving Devereux to wander in sombre reflection over the village lights, pondering the changed course of his fate.

In which the lingering shadow of Sturk's grievous injury weighs heavily upon those around him, and the restless stirrings of social gaiety continue unabated in the town. Meanwhile, little Lily, though confined by delicate health and tenderly watched over, nourishes a wistful hope as she quietly contemplates the stately procession of the artillery corps that once charmed her youthful days.

In which the dashing yet troubled Captain Devereux returns to Chapelizod, his spirits and fortunes greatly diminished, and exchanges news of the circle’s recent misfortunes and intrigues, particularly concerning the Walsingham family. Meanwhile, the townsfolk continue to speculate on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Sturk’s tragedy and Nutter’s disappearance, while social subtlety and personal grudges simmer in the background.

In which Dr. Toole and Mr. Lowe investigate the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Nutter, discovering a telling footprint by the river that hints at troubled recent events, whilst Toole offers some comfort to the distraught Mrs. Nutter. The episode also finds Toole reflecting on the slow pace of pursuit in their day, and visiting the fading Mr. Sturk, whose life draws quietly to a close under a shadow of past conflicts.

In which the Sabbath congregation at Chapelizod Church is sombrely drawn together in remembrance and reflection on recent harrowing events, while Dr. Walsingham’s sermon mingles quaint erudition with moral admonition and curious tales of sudden death and divine justice. Amidst this assembly, a spectral figure known to but two keen observers moves silently, bearing the weight of guilt and restlessness beyond the understanding of the other worshippers.

In which the distinguished Dr. Toole makes a grave midnight visit to the ailing Sturk, bringing with him a somber prognosis delivered with measured solemnity and the delicate formality of a bygone medical oracle. Meanwhile, the gentlemen of the inn engage in cautious conjecture about the absent Nutter, each harbouring silent suspicions as they await the unfolding of uncertain tidings.

In which the grievous plight of poor Doctor Sturk is laid bare to the tender sympathies of his devoted wife and the concerned Chapelizod gossips, while learned physicians assemble in solemn consultation upon his precarious fate. Amid the whispers of superstition and the quiet desolation of those who watch and wager on his life, the village breathes a somber vigil beneath the shadow of impending loss.

In which the sombre discovery of a wounded doctor lying in a secluded wood sets a somber procession in motion, as solemn inquiries and the silent gaze of onlookers weave a tapestry of unease through the town. Amidst the murmurs and measured steps, traces in the mud hint at elusive secrets trailing away from the chilling scene.

In which Dangerfield and his companion Irons engage in a quiet yet charged fishing excursion by the river, their conversation delicately veiling the tensions surrounding a troublesome figure known as Charles Archer. The uneasy camaraderie and cautious counsel exchanged between them cast a reflective light upon the concealed dangers and complex undercurrents that pervade their seemingly tranquil environment.

In which the sombre night enfolds Chapelizod with a hush heavy with fear and foreboding, as Mrs. Nutter's restless terrors and the mysterious absence of Mr. Nutter cast a pall over the households, and their servants and neighbours grapple with unease and whispered apprehensions. Meanwhile, inquiries lead to the discovery of a telling article by the river’s edge, setting in motion quiet yet urgent actions beneath the darkened skies.