Dracula Episode: November 6th

About this episode

Mina and Van Helsing confront the Count's pursuers, leading to a dramatic sacrifice by Quincey Morris that ultimately frees Mina from her vampire affliction.

Episode Synopsis: Mina and Van Helsing start eastward on foot, carrying provisions and means of keeping warm. Mina is tired after a steep descent, and Van Helsing finds a sort of sheltered spot that he picks to rest. Mina is still unable to take food. Van Helsing starts at the sight of the Szgany driving their wagon at top speed, upon which is the box containing the Count. Van Helsing quickly draws another holy circle protecting their location from the Count. As they watch the wagon, they catch sight of Seward and Quincey racing from the south and Jonathan and Arthur racing from the north, all on horseback converging on the team carrying the Count and hurrying to catch him before the imminent sunset. Another survey revealed clusters of wolves gathering. Just as the team approaches their rock, Mina and Van Helsing bear their weapons as both groups of pursuers command the team to stop. Jonathan and Quincey break through the fight of attackers and manage to prise the lid of the box, despite Quincey having been wounded in the act. The Count’s body disintegrates almost immediately, frightening the Szgany, who run frightened. Attention turns immediately to Quincey, who is collapsing…

Topics covered

• Dracula
• vampires
• friendship
• sacrifice

Keywords

• Mina
• Van Helsing
• Quincey Morris
• Count
• Szgany
• vampire affliction

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Transylvania

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