Synopsis

Angelique informs Josette and Natalie that Barnabas is afflicted with the plague. They inquire if he has consulted a physician, and she swiftly replies that he has not. When pressed for a reason, Angelique confesses her fear that medical authorities will sequester Barnabas, leaving her isolated from all. Natalie summons a doctor. He is uncertain at first, but concedes that the marks on Barnabas' neck strongly suggest the plague, likely caused by an infected rat. Initially, the doctor advocates f