Synopsis

Trask savored his pronouncements to Barnabas, declaring himself the arbiter of Barnabas’ destiny. At the Evans cottage, Sam tended to Adam's wounds, his inquiries focused on Adam's fall from Widow's Hill. He began to impart simple phrases and words to Adam, who, as he rubbed his wrists, sensed a peril befalling Barnabas. Sam’s attempts at assistance were met only with Adam’s repeated utterance: "Barnabas...hurt." Joe Haskell entered, his sudden appearance startling Adam, who fled the cottage in