The Second Epoch: The Story continued by Marian Halcombe, Parts VI-X Summary

On June 18th Marian sneaks off the plantation to the lodge gate in hope of intercepting the reply from the solicitor so that the Foscos do not discover it. She stops the messenger and reads the letter from Solicitor Kyrle advising that Laura does not sign the documents until he has read them. Count Fosco appears from the woods having followed her. He sweetly offers to escort her back to the house. When they reach the house, Sir Percival arrives demanding his lunch and reminding all that he expects Laura to sign the papers today. Marian excuses herself and overhears Count Fosco telling Sir Percival that they need to talk about business. Marian feels ill and goes to sleep in the drawing room...