Utterson reads the document left with him by Dr Lanyon before his death. It describes a written request from Jekyll to acquire some chemicals from his laboratory to place with his messenger. The messenger duly arrives at midnight…and Lanyon witnesses the transformation that will hasten his demise.
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7. Incident at the window. audio
Utterson and Enfield encounter Jekyll and are horrified at his changed appearance.
8. The last night. audio
Utterson is summoned to Jekyll's house by Poole, who fears that Hyde has returned.
10. Henry Jekyll's full statement of the case. audio
Jekyll's written testimony explains the events and explores the duality of human nature.
