In 1795, Barnabas’ father Joshua Collins agrees to hire Victoria as the governess for Sarah.
The ship carrying Barnabas’ fiancee, Josette DuPres, from Martinique is late, but Josette’s servant Angelique arrives.
Josette’s love for Barnabas makes Angelique jealous. Angelique practices witchcraft that causes Barnabas to choke.
A doctor can find nothing physically wrong with Barnabas. Angelique becomes fearful that he may die.