Chapter the Fourth: The Masquerade

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Duncan drops down into a low crouch, his leg whipping out and his foot hooks behind miss dupray's ankle. Pulling sharply she looses her balance and begins to tumble.
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Though the situation looks desperate and Elizabeth does not fail to see Lila struck by the crossbow bolt, she stares intently at Antoine, trying to put her finger on what it is she feels wrong.
Intelligence,[url=http://orokos.com/roll/434813]Intelligence check: 8 -3 = 5[/url]: [u]1d20[/u] [b]2[/b] Hurrah!
Is that a flicker of malice she sees briefly cross his face, and if so who is it directed at? Is Antoine innocent or does he have some part in the horrors of his twin?
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Lila staggers and leans against the wall of the chamber, gritting her teeth against the pain of the wound in her side.
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OOC,I have Bad Reputation and Bad Throwing Arm, not Bad Judge of Character. I succeeded either way,
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Oh, yes. I was actually addressing Miss Carrow. In any case, you certainly succeeded.
Doctor North has great insight into the mysteries of the human mind. His careful consideration of Mister Dupray's behavior (and an accurate use of the science of phrenology to observe the shape of the young man's head, revealing his character) convinces him that the fellow is exactly what he seems to be. A simple man, somewhat dominated by his sister, tending to wear his heart on his sleeve, with literary ambitions which have yet to flower, and a tendency to easily fall in love.

Although Miss Carrow is not known for having great insight into the motivations of others, since her own heart is so pure, something about Mister Dupray -- perhaps his honest affection for her? -- reveals itself to her. He is indeed in love with her, and bears no ill will of any kind to her or her companions.

Miss Dupray scrambles to get to her feet. The three adventurers -- Miss Davenport being incapacitated at this point -- have an opportunity to act before she recovers.
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"I think he is innocent," whispers Henry, setting Elizabeth back on her feet, "though not as innocent as you, my dear. Perhaps you can convince him that his sister has gone mad, if anyone can. I must see to Miss Davenport's wound." He opens his black doctor's bag and kneels down beside Lila to help her however he can.
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Elizabeth notes the look of sadness that momentarilly masks the fine features of Antoine. Obviously she had misjudged the man, and for a moment her heart softens towards him. "Antoine, help us, your sister is afflicted by some malady of the mind. She knows not what she does, pray stop her before she hurts someone else".

As she speaks she flutters her eyelids in what she hopes is a most endearing manner...
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Seeing the Doctor already bending down to tend to Miss Davenport, Duncan turns back to Miss Dupray. Seeing he trying to rise he says " Please Miss Dupray, dont force me to knock you down again" and points his dagger towards her.
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If she continues to rise I will attempt to hit her on the head with the butt of the dagger handle, we are looking for non leathal damage here.
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Mr. Handy wrote:He opens his black doctor's bag and kneels down beside Lila to help her however he can.
The wound is quite a deep one, if not immediately fatal. There is a great deal of blood on Miss Davenport's clothing. She seems barely conscious.
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You may attempt First Aid, which is difficult and dangerous in this era. You may make an Ability Check against your Dexterity. Add three points to your dexterity for your profession as Doctor and one point for the True Innocent. Success will restore one Hit Point, but failure will lose another Hit Point. You may only do this once per injury.

Please note that the Cauterizer will not work unless her Hit Points are reduced to zero.
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Priest wrote:Elizabeth notes the look of sadness that momentarily masks the fine features of Antoine. Obviously she had misjudged the man, and for a moment her heart softens towards him. "Antoine, help us, your sister is afflicted by some malady of the mind. She knows not what she does, pray stop her before she hurts someone else".

As she speaks she flutters her eyelids in what she hopes is a most endearing manner...
"Of course, dear angel!" Antoine rushes to subdue his sister. She wraps her arms around his legs and weeps. "Don't leave me, don't leave me. . ."
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maelstrom wrote:Seeing the Doctor already bending down to tend to Miss Davenport, Duncan turns back to Miss Dupray. Seeing he trying to rise he says " Please Miss Dupray, dont force me to knock you down again" and points his dagger towards her.
Miss Dupray's madness has changed from violent mania to anguished melancholia. Mister Dupray is able to bind her, with many a soft word and gentle touch, with strips of cloth, so that she will not do injury to herself or others if she lapses into another choleric fit.

While Doctor North is busy tending to Miss Davenport, Mister Rachman is able to loose Mary's bonds. Miss Carrow is able to comfort the distraught servant girl.

Due to the lateness of the hour, and the extraordinary circumstances of the evening, Mister Dupray suggests that all should stay the night. He will remain awake with his sister in the great hall, while the two gentlemen share his room and the ladies share his sister's room. The only servant (who has apparently been napping in her quarters while all of this excitement has been happening) will be able to take care of the guests. She is a highly efficient woman of middle years and not afraid of hard work. Of course, it is yet to be determined whether Miss Davenport can be transported to the cottage safely.
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Henry expertly manages to remove the crossbow bolt and bind the wound to prevent further loss of blood. When he finishes, Lila seems to be doing better, though she is still badly injured.

"I believe I know the source of Miss Dupray's madness," he says. "Obviously it's due to an imbalance in her humours, but that imbalance is triggered by something. She has spent all of her life with her twin, and she is terrified of losing him. Whenever a woman catches his fancy - which happens all too often - she is overcome with jealousy, fearing that this other woman will steal him away from her. This has particularly happened with women who have performed at their salon, which explains why they have tended to disappear."
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Doctor North's expert treatment has revived Miss Davenport to a certain degree. She is now able to stand, and walk with assistance, but it is evident that she will be unable to mount a horse, or even tolerate a coach ride. The long walk back to Mister Harcourt's manor is, of course, out of the question. There seems to be no choice but for her to remain as the involuntary guest of Mister Dupray for at least one night. The other adventurers are welcome to remain also, as Mister Dupray has already mentioned; however, if they prefer, they may return to Harcourt House.
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Successful use of First Aid has restored Miss Davenport to 3 Hit Points. She will regain another Hit Point each day, starting tomorrow, until she is back to a full 8.
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"It would be good if we can at least send a message back to Harcourt house," says Henry, "so that they know we found Mary and that she is well. I know Davros must be worried about her."
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The one servant will be very busy taking care of the household chores, as well as the injured Miss Davenport, the disturbed Miss Dupray, and even Mister Dupray (who is already showing signs of fever and chills, which Doctor North will recognize as classic symptoms of Blood Rot, doubtlessly a result of the rat bite.) For the moment he is not incapacitated, but as the disease progresses he may not be able to keep watch over Miss Dupray to the extent required. (All attempts to remove her from her brother's side result in fits of hysteria.) It will be necessary to decide who will return to Harcourt House with Mary, who is eager to leave, but fearful to travel alone, and who will remain.
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"I must remain here, to look after my patients," says Henry. "Mr. Rachman, do you think you'd be able to escort Mary back?"
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"I would volunteer to see Mary safely home but fear that I would prove little comfort" says Elizabeth earnestly trying to look enthusiastic, "Yet I think my services will be needed here in the care of our wounded friend Lila. I fear that dear Henry is correct and that you, Mr Rachman, are our only solution"
As she speaks Antoine is suddenly racked by a severe bout of coughing and she rushes to soothe his fevered brow.
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There would seem to be general agreement that this would be the wisest course of action. Mary and Mister Rachman enjoy an uneventful ride back to Harcourt House. There is much happiness at the return of the distraught lass, and general astonishment at the extraordinary events which have transpired. The weary girl is sent to bed. She and Mister Rachman sleep soundly, and awake the next morning refreshed. (Mister Rachman's rat bite has healed well, and he has avoided contracting Blood Rot.)

Meanwhile . . .

Miss Davenport is able to rest in reasonable comfort. Time is the best healer now. It seems likely that she will be able to ride in a coach (which Mister Dupray is more than willing to provide) on the morrow.

Doctor North is aware that the standard procedure for treating Blood Rot is to bleed the patient, a procedure which is dangerous and of questionable efficacy. For the moment, it would be best to wait to see how Mister Rachman feels in the morning; Blood Rot has been known to be cured by the patient's own inherent constitution.

The ministrations of Miss Carrow are of great comfort to Mister Dupray. However, whenever she approaches him closely, Miss Dupray hisses at her like a wild cat and strains against her bonds. It is evident that she is still in the grip of madness, and Mister Dupray is afraid that she will have to be transported to Bethlem Royal Hospital, where the unfortunate victims of lunacy are cared for.

The demands of nature cannot be denied; eventually even Miss Dupray falls asleep. She mumbles restlessly, apparently suffering from bad dreams. Mister Dupray's slumber is not entirely restful either. His skin is moist with perspiration. He occasionally murmurs "Elizabeth" in his sleep.

The three involuntary guests sleep more peacefully, on the whole. But as the Bard penned, "What dreams may come?"
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Doctor North, Miss Carrow, and Miss Davenport will please make Ability Checks on their Wisdom. No bonuses need apply, as the result will not necessarily be either fortunate or unfortunate.
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Henry is exhausted by the time he finally turns in for the night, and his rest is troubled.
OOC,Wisdom roll (stat 11) during the night: [dice]0[/dice]
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Henry is exhausted by the time he finally turns in for the night, and his rest is troubled.
Doctor North has no dreams that he can recall the next morning.
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Wisdom check re dreams: 12[dice]0[/dice]
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