Part Two: Chapter 15, (pg 437- 475) Summary

In the Summer of 1558, John Hutchinson dies. Edwin Radcliffe, one of Lord Montague's gentlemen ushers, goes to Lincolnshire to deliver a message. At first Edwin does not wish to see the widow, he just wants to give Lord Montague's message and leave. He does catch a glimpse of Celia before he leaves and is shocked and captivated by her beauty. Celia sees Edwin and tries to make him welcome. She notices that he is very handsome. She explains that there is nothing but debts after John's death and that his heir is trying to push her out of the house.

Celia begs that Edwin read her the letter. He agrees to and reads the announcement of Lord Montague's wedding. At the bottom of the letter is a note from Lady Ursula begging Celia to come...