The Mysteries Of Udolpho Vol. 3

Emily meets with Barnadine who guides her through the castle. In a chilling room Emily glimpses a bloody body before fainting. Upon awakening she is being carried out of the castle but is intercepted by Montoni and his men thanks to Annette''s alert. Emily is returned safely but traumatized. The next morning Emily appears to have recovered and Annette reveals her suspicion of Barnadine leading to her informing Montoni. Emily notices an influx of fierce soldiers at the castle unaware of their outlaw status as condottieri. Mysterious music echoes through the castle at night. During a meeting with Montoni Emily learns that her aunt is still alive but unwell. Emily visits Madame Montoni in the east turret shocked by her condition. Emily convinces Montoni to relocate his wife but he pressures her to sign over the estates to him. Madame Montoni refuses and confides in Emily about the estate documents. Shortly after she passes away. Immediately after the burial Montoni tries to deceive Emily into signing papers but she resists. Montoni is accompanied by questionable women from Venice making Emily feel unprotected. She contemplates signing over the estate for safety but ponders the possibility of Valancourt''s captivity in the castle. Emily''s inquiries are interrupted by Annette''s distracted explanations about a strange figure and troops preparing for battle.