The Baron's Offer and Isobel's Uncertain Fate
The narrative follows Arnold Greatson and Allan Mabane after a tense dinner with Baron von Leibingen. A cryptic note, a five thousand pound cheque, and threats mix with questions about Isobel’s guardianship and the Archduchess’s interest. Mr Grooten arrives, hints at a hidden past, and refuses to reveal the full truth despite pressure to clear Isobel’s antecedents.