The Mountebank's Visit

A hunchbacked mountebank arrived at the schloss, offering various entertainments and charms. He claimed to sell amulets against the 'oupire' (vampire), which was supposedly plaguing the region. Carmilla and Laura each purchased a charm. The mountebank, looking up, made a pointed remark about Carmilla's sharp, needle-like teeth, which enraged her. She demanded that Laura's father punish him, but her anger subsided quickly. This incident highlighted Carmilla's volatile temper and the growing fear of a supernatural threat in the area.