Kate has a horrible experience, when she finds an animal who has been caught in a snare, and been gruesomely mangled... Dr Delabole tries to persuade her that it was probably village boys but she is not sure. She is upset that her nurse has not replied to her letters, and she seems to have no real means of escape from Staplewood. However, she has grown fond of Sir Timothy and she feels a certain gratitude towards her Aunt Minerva..and pity for Torquil.
Meanwhile Philip's presence continues to irritate Lady Broome..
Gurney tells the family that his youngest sister, Dolly is now engaged to a suitable young man in London.. and Torquil who had fancied himself in love with her, becomes angry and sullen. However, Kate realises that he has recently been attracted to her - and she feels uneasy. She talks to Lady Broome, believing that her aunt would not wish for the marriage between a penniless girl and her son, but she finds that Lady Broome is disposed to favour the match.
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