Chapter 2 Lanius murders the old man, and tries to get away with it, with tragic results. Meanwhile Dupin questions Annabell Lee about her mysterious encounter with Ligeia.

C. August Dupin comes to Bellgrave to investigate the alleged murder of Fortunato. His first suspect is Montressor, a shady character in the town. But Montressor doesn't plan on being cooperative, luring Dupin into his house under the guise of trying some fine amontillado.