Utterson visits Lanyon and finds him on his death-bed, having apparently suffered a great shock. Lanyon is also completely estranged from Jekyll, saying that he considers his former friend 'dead'. He gives Utterson an envelope containing a second one - to be opened only after the death or disappearance of Jekyll.
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5. Incident of the letter. audio
Utterson visits a depressed Jekyll and is given a letter - apparently written by Hyde.
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.
