After Charlotte injures Martin's hand, his mother is furious, but the doctor assures them he will recover and can still write. Martin and his mother believe Charlotte sent the King's physician out of remorse, interpreting this as proof she is still in love with him despite her violent outburst over his plan to take a co-wife. They conspire to exploit her feelings upon her arrival, demanding her assets and a full apology as conditions for forgiveness. Meanwhile, Charlotte obtains information on Timothy, the Duke of Protectora's heir who hides behind a wastrel facade, and decides to arrange a meeting to confirm her suspicions about his true motives.