Harriet Twine has rushed to see her sister, Elizabeth in the hope that Elizabeth might stop Harriet's marriage to the 'ill rabbit' - Arthur Stoker. however Harriet is shocked at the way Elizabeth receives the news. Meanwhile Gracious Stoker is planning on matrimonial endeavours - who cares if he's bow legged with veins in his nose - a private income and a fortified manor house is much more important. Isis DeGuise is so involved in her taxidermy she does not realise what is taking place under her nose.