Aristede sets in motion a curved blade which will kill Quentin unless Aristede can get Petofi’s hand.
In the woods, Julianka the gypsy is found dead with a strange mark on her forehead.
The spirit of Julianka appears but refuses to help and lays a curse on Magda for stealing the hand.
Following Sandor’s death, Magda learns that Quentin’s son has also died.