The Tone Shifts Throughout The Chapter, Ranging From Urgency And Anxiety During The Scenes Discussing Lucy'S Health And Planning Her Care, To Solemnity And Suspense As Van Helsing And Seward Talk About The Deeper Implications Of Their Actions.

Dr. Seward and Van Helsing take measures to protect Lucy, who has taken a turn for the worse. Seward writes to Arthur Holmwood about the dire situation. Van Helsing arrives and emphasizes the importance of secrecy in their efforts. They perform a blood transfusion, with Arthur and then Seward donating blood to save Lucy. Van Helsing then decorates Lucy's room with garlic flowers to protect her.

Dr. Seward updates Arthur, Lucy's fiancé, about her declining health. He mentions that Van Helsing, a specialist, will be jointly caring for Lucy with him. Van Helsing insists on keeping their knowledge of Lucy's condition from Arthur unless absolutely necessary. They notice the severity of Lucy's condition, and Van Helsing performs a blood transfusion, first with Arthur and then Seward himself as donors. Meanwhile, Van Helsing takes unorthodox protective measures, involving garlic flowers, which puzzle Seward but are part of Van Helsing's plan. Despite these efforts, Lucy's condition remains critical, and Seward is instructed to keep a watchful eye on her, with Van Helsing expressing the seriousness of their situation.