Chapter 8 Summary

Rather than go to bed after being wounded, Emerson chooses to rush to his men so they will not hear rumors about the incident. Emerson is a good leader and has earned his men's respect over the years. The next morning when Emerson and Amelia arrive at the tomb, there are a series of disturbances. The Imam has returned and must be pacified; then Milverton and Karl have an argument over Miss Mary. In the afternoon, Madame Berengeria arrives and causes a scene, then leaves with the intention of becoming an uninvited guest at Baskerville. It is soon revealed that Kevin O'Connell instigated this entire event, and Mary is vexed with him. The work of the day ends, and the excavation team trudges towards Baskerville House. Amelia chooses to walk with Milverton when she notices that Mary is spending her time with Karl...