
The morning of the escape
Aunt Vidala's Stroke and the Escape from Ardua Hall
Agnes and Nicole, dressed as Pearl Girls, attempt to leave Ardua Hall. Aunt Vidala confronts them, and Nicole punches her, causing a stroke. They drag her behind Aunt Lydia's statue and flee. They pass through the gate with forged passes and meet a driver who takes them toward the coast. Becka hides in the water cistern to delay discovery.