VF-G and Angelique already seem to be enemies. The saying goes that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, but who is whose enemy at this point? Nice ambiguity here.
The spooky music that accompanies Barn's summons is played on a Theremin. Very very cool, but yes, MT, usually reserved for ghosts. I guess Barn summons people so rarely that he doesn't have a theme for it, unlike Angelique's witchy spell-casting music with its whining violins.
VF-G tells Aristede, I may be at Collinwood longer than I anticipated. I have an ideal base from which to operate--Collinwood! Edward accepted the forged letter without question, accepting me as a member of the English aristocracy. [Actually, Edward accepted him as a friend of an English aristocrat.] Master and servant share a laugh at Edward’s expense. Master and servant share a laugh at Edward’s expense. Victor continues, I will work on Angelique from there; you will stay in the village. Why? Aristede asks, no doubt disappointed that he won’t enjoy Collinwood’s luxury. No one must know about our relationship, Victor orders him. You will do nothing until I tell you to--is that quite clear? Yes, Aristede says, whatever you want.
The IMDB has a very brief bio of Diana Davila
here. I've always liked her as Julianka. It would have been fun to see her and Aristede in a knife fight.
Angelique visits Barn to tell him that she's over him at last--at least for the time being. Barnabas is not reassured, especially when she stomps out the door.
Aristede brings Julianka to the Old House to see Magda. She thanks him with great formality, but he keeps trying to put his moves on her. She is utterly indifferent. Undeterred, Aristede lights another cheroot and settles down to watch whatever happens next.
Julianka tells Barn that Sandor found her in Montreal. But it seems he didn't escort her back. Maybe he's trying to talk Johnny Romano out of taking revenge on Magda for swiping the hand. Julianka gives Barn 24 hours to get the hand back.
Aristede is still watching the Old House, still smoking his cheroot, when he hears a rustling noise very close to him. The next instant, the werewolf attacks him, and he cries out in pain and terror. Things look pretty bad for Aristede until Victor suddenly arrives. He’ll get you! Aristede shouts. No, Victor says firmly. Be quiet, Aristede. Victor orders the creature to stop. Strangely obedient to his command, the werewolf complies. Get out, Victor orders his servant. I am not afraid of this creature, nor is the creature afraid of me. This is one order Aristede is only to glad to obey, and he runs off immediately. With not a shred of fear and every appearance of self-confidence, Victor puts his hand on the werewolf’s shoulder. Speaking softly, he tells the creature, I know who and what you are. You don't understand me now, but you will when the time comes. In the meantime, stay here, and do exactly what I tell you to do......
