Jackaby has received three telegrams from nearby cities. They reveal that Bragg’s map was tracking a series of murders. As Jackaby and Abigail examine the map, Abigail realizes Bragg was the only person murdered in New Fiddleham. Jackaby concludes that means the killer avoided murdering in his home city. He cites Hatun as evidence; the killer could not see her because of her shawl, which means that he has a stable home. Jackaby tells Abigail they may be in danger because they are investigating the killer just as Bragg did.

A noise from downstairs disturbs them. Jackaby takes a club as defense, and Abigail brings a hefty book. They arrive to find Jenny and Douglas preparing Abigail’s room. Abigail is uncertain, but Jackaby takes it for granted that she’s staying. He notices Abigail carrying the book and chastises her for preparing to use it as a weapon. He leaves to enhance the magical protections of the house.

Abigail wakes and briefly thinks she’s back home in England. She reorients herself in her crowded guest room. Finding her day dress missing, she wears a fancy evening gown instead. In his laboratory, Jackaby is cooking breakfast. He tells Abigail that Jenny washed her dress; he suggests asking Douglas if there are any spare ladies’ clothes around.