 Without hesitation, Bonvile delays his wedding night to accompany Lessingham to the "field of honor" — so proving himself to be the "best and nearest" friend whom Lessingham must kill.Since duelling is illegal in England, Lessingham and Bonvile leave immediately for Calais, as was customary at the time.Annabel is distressed to find that her groom has left without a word; she sends a servant after him, and then follows herself.