Ben downs the drink Angelique gave him. She says he is under her power, and she will protect him from evil spirits and death itself. She tells him she must bring him a spiderweb from an oak tree without a single broken strand. He says he has to work for Mr. Collins, and she reaffirms that she is his master now.
Ben returns with a spiderweb without a broken thread, and asks what she wants it for. When she tells him it's for a dress, he points out that he'd like to see her wearing it. She explains that it's a dress for a doll. He asks why the doll doesn't have a head. She says it will be wrapped in Josette's handkerchief, then the spiderweb, and then a lock of her lover's hair. He asks how she'll get Barnabas' hair, and she explains that it will be Jeremiah's hair. Ben is confused, and Angelique describes how she will use Jeremiah to plant hatred in Barnabas. She envisions him sending Josette home, and then he'll be with her. Ben starts to push back, saying he won't let her harm his friend Barnabas, and she uses her control over him. He realizes finally that she is a witch, and he is now her faithful servant.
Ben brings several packages into the house. Jeremiah asks whose they are, and before he can answer, Joshua yells at him. He takes them upstairs and Joshua explains that Millicent and Daniel have arrived. He tells Jeremiah that cousin Millicent is meant for him to marry, as her estate is extremely valuable. Millicent comes downstairs and Joshua reintroduces her to Jeremiah. Joshua asks Jeremiah to take her to see her cousin Barnabas. Vicki comes downstairs, and when Joshua introduces her to Millicent, she calls her Carolyn before apologizing and explaining that she reminded her of an old friend.
Jeremiah tells Vicki that she did well, and Vicki explains that Millicent looks like her best friend Carolyn. She tells him that she thinks she's there for a purpose, and Jeremiah suggests to educate Sarah. She tells him that's not it—that she thinks she's there to change things. Jeremiah says he can't explain it, but he feels as if they've known each other in another time or place. He assures her that he doesn't believe it. He tells her Joshua wants him to marry Millicent, but he won't do it. She agrees. She says Millicent will never marry.
Joshua returns, and explains to Vicki that now that Daniel has arrived, she'll be responsible for his supervision as well, and sends her to her room. Jeremiah tells him that he was very rude. Joshua says he's rude and selfish if he considers letting Millicent's inheritance escape them. He implores Jeremiah to keep an open mind about Millicent.
Angelique tries on a hat in her room when there's a knock at the door. Ben enters with a drink. He notices that the hat belongs to Josette. She says she'll never miss it. She asks if he brought Jeremiah's toddy, and she puts something in it. He asks her to confirm that it will just put him to sleep. She offers for him to taste it, but he takes her word for it. She confirms that he knows what to do after Jeremiah is asleep, and he confirms that he does. He says he wishes she could do it, and she says a lady cannot enter a man's bedroom—not that she's a lady yet.
Ben brings Jeremiah's toddy to his room. He asks if it's alright, and Jeremiah takes a sip and tells him it's fine.
Angelique fashions the dress on the Josette voodoo doll she's created. She thinks to herself that by the time she's through with Josette, there will only be one thing for her to do. She summons Ben to do what she commanded.
In Jeremiah's room, Ben removes Jeremiah's ring from his finger while he sleeps, and cuts off a lock of his hair.
Angelique runs Jeremiah's hair through his ring. She wraps the cobweb around the Josette doll, and then ties Jeremiah's hair around it. She says Josette loves Jeremiah several times.
Our thoughts
John: How exactly does one procure a spiderweb without breaking a single strand of the web? Apparently, you hope to find a complete web on a small branch, just like Ben does.
Christine: No one ever said spellcraft was easy work, though it's quite enjoyable to watch Angelique work her magic.
John: How many times will Vicki explain that everyone looks like someone she used to know? And how long until she spills the beans and tells Jeremiah where she's really from.
Christine: Vicki seems to believe her purpose in the past is to meddle in the Collins family love affairs, though if Sarah was responsible for the switcheroo, I imagine it was to get her to prevent Barnabas from joining the vampire clan. It's unlikely that Vicki will figure that out, but I wonder what sort of havoc she may wreak if she operates under her current misapprehension. I loved the way Jeremiah evaded having to entertain delicate, giggly Millicent at Joshua's request by claiming he felt a cold coming on.
John: I'm sorry, Jeremiah's hair didn't look as long on his head, or after Ben cut a lock of it, than it does when Angelique ties it around the doll.
Christine: It must be part of the magic. He should at least find a noticeable bald spot on his head when he wakes up.
Present Day/1795
- Carolyn Stoddard/Millicent Collins
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| It seems the pesky fly has also traveled to the past. |
2 comments:
I must admit, the thought of Lara Parker in a spiderweb dress does sound intriguing! That Ben's not as slow-witted as he appears.
Lara Parker not as great looking as Barrett and Moltke.
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