A Marvellous Light

Robin tries to smile at Edwin, to offer him comfort, as Billy confronts his shock at seeing Kitty again. When Edwin tries to move away, Billy puts a sharp knife to his neck. Kitty tries to remind Billy he is not a violent person, but he bitterly reminds her that his peaceful disposition did not prevent her from marrying someone else. The conversation reaches an impasse when Billy asserts that the conspirators will find them whatever he does. Robin sees Edwin moving his fingers.

Suddenly, Edwin puts a hand over Billy’s, and the room fills with a loud sound like a thunderstorm. Afterward, Billy is dead, looking almost as though he has been hit by lightning. Edwin nearly faints from the shock, and Robin rushes to him. They embrace, deciding to trust the sisters. Edwin explains that the wood near Billy is the oak-heart—he attempted to let the remaining magic out, hoping it would cause a distraction. Robin refuses to let Edwin feel guilt for saving his own life.

Kitty offers to explain the situation to the Coopers, but Edwin persuades her that this is too risky—some of them could also be privy to the conspiracy. Kitty agrees to come back tomorrow, when her magic will be strong enough to conceal the body.