Part 3, He Who Walks On All Fours: Chapters 49-55 Summary

In chapter forty-nine, Coffey becomes desperate to find a way to open the security doors because the mayor is one of those locked inside, but it becomes obvious they will have to wait for the power to be restored. Coffey then turns his attention to sending a group of men inside. Coffey then tries to relieve D'Agosta of his duty because of his insistence that there is a creature loose in the museum, but Bailey refuses to take charge in his place.

In chapter fifty, Margo and Dr. Frock are found by Pendergast. Pendergast has tried to lead D'Agosta and his group to where they are, but the door has been damaged and jammed shut. Pendergast, Margo and Dr. Frock are left powerless as they listen to...