Episode 4begins with Gearys challenge of a duel to the death with Delaney.
Not a show to rob us of a duel, episode 5 begins shortly after the previous installment.
Separately, Geary and Delaney are being rowed to a small remote body of land for their showdown.
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A crowd of onlookers, including Lorna, await the battle.
Thoyt makes his reappearance, serving as a representative for the proceedings.
Not enjoying her view from afar, Lorna walks up from the water.
They will duel to first blood,Rambostyle, even though Geary prefers it to be to the death.
One problem: There was no bullet.
My apologies that was an excellent shot.
It would appear that my life is more precious than yours, gloats Delaney.
He walks away as his brother-in-law/romantic rival is left trembling.
(Really good work by Oona Chaplin here.)
So I shall hear through gossip?
As I hear about you, he quickly retorts.
Damn, hes a jerk, but that was a great comeback.
NEXT: Delaney runs errands
So how was the party?
Brace, unaware of the late night/early morning shenanigans, asks Lorna and Delaney.
It was entertaining, replies Lorna.
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Look, Im very happy to admit that I dont want James Delaney to die, she says.
But can you also admit that you dont want James Delaney to die?
He doesnt admit that, but he does remind her to get his fathers chest.
They say hes the devil, but not to me, Winter says.
Alright, whats with her obsession with him?
Considering Helga and Delaneys past, could he be Winters father?
So many possible illegitimate children!
Another man is not far behind, so Delaney decides to introduce himself.
Undeterred, Delaney continues his journey to his newly created factory to check on Chumleys progress.
But all Chumley can think about is Lorna.
Delaney doesnt give Chumley permission to call upon Lorna, so the scientist instead asks for an assistant.
Next stop for Delaney is to pay a visit to Atticus and his men.
Problem is though, that Delaney sniffs a rat.
Well, someone is thinking about taking the companys reward for information.
Out of nowhere, Delaney slices one mans thumb off.
I am inside your heads, gentleman, he declares.
Finally, Delaney makes his way to see Helga and her girls.
If any company men come asking around, they are to notify him.
Such a situation soon arises, with Winter summoning Atticus to handle it.
Here he blows dust, which prompts visions of him painted in white in the water.
Thinking he has heard an explosion, he immediately heads to the factory, where everything is fine.
Chumley and his new pupil are still hard at work.
Having perfected the crazy, scary stare, Delaney uses it on the kid.
What do you see?
the man asks his brother (or son).
I see a psycho, but the boy doesnt answer.
Hes just scared of you, pipes in Chumley.
Everybodys scared of you.
But Lornas not scared of him.
Shes brought her deceased husbands trunk.
Hes a black man working for the Sons of Africa.
Chichester believes that senior directors at the East India Company were involved, which explains Coops sudden interest.
Rumors of Delaneys involvement in the saltpeter theft have spread, so he gets called before Dumbarton.
The Americans need gun powder, and Chumley and Delaney have eight days to make it or else.
With a tight schedule, the doctor suggests that they utilize the French Experiment.
Chumleys familiarization with the option is exactly why he refuses to do it.
He believes its too risky, and he dares to ask if Delaney would risk hissons life for this.
Delaney doesnt deny that accusation.
Delaney does promise to get Chumley his men needed for the experiment, though.
But no, hes not forcing anything she just happens to be dreaming about him and moaning his name.
To no surprise, seeing this doesnt sit well with Geary.
You said his name, he says repeatedly.
As he begins to violently shake her, she spits in his face.
They trade slaps before Geary pulls his wife down to the floor and hits her multiple times.
As he holds her down, he declares, You need a priest, my dear.
After meeting the mysterious Carlsbad last week, we get a more proper introduction here.
Delaney visits her while shes eating dinner (with her much older husband!)
to let her know shell need to get the gun powder.
Even though she plays it off, its clear that she doesnt know about Dumbartons request.
After, Brace and Delaney have one of their classic conversations where they say a lot by saying nothing.
Lorna then interrupts to complain about how cold her room is.
Delaney just cant help from keeping all the men and women to himself.
Beaten and bruised, Zilpha emerges from her room.
Hes brought in a man who specializes in getting rid of demons by performing exorcisms.
Goodness, a slight thing she is, but fearful, assesses the holy man.
Im no expert, but that doesnt seem like part of the process?
Zilpha cries and screams then goes quiet.
Geary unties her and then tells her to meet him in bed.
Once he leaves, Zilpha slowly gets a haunted look on her face.
Teach me, she whispers.
The vibe shes giving off is very similar to the one Delaney does during his rituals.
After making her way to their bedroom, Zilpha pulls a sharp instrument from a desk.
She runs it through her hand and quietly says, Guide me.
Oh yeah, shes definitely possessed now.
What did you think?
Has Chumleys addition added a much needed comedic element?
Is Zilpha about to kill Geary?
