August Robertson, whom the locals believed responsible for causing the epidemic in the first place.

In gratitude for saving his life, Robertson offered him a position at the Knick.

Back in 1901, there is no doubt of Thacks deep depression in the aftermath of Abbys death.

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But with Abby and the formerly conjoined twins out of the way, Do You Remember Moon Flower?

was able to turn its focus onto Thacks own health.

Basically, Thacks intestines are in shreds due to his continued rampant cocaine usage.

Thack, however, refuses Zinbergs recommendation of surgery, insisting upon finding an alternative treatment.

Despite all three doctors asserting that there is no medication for this malady, Thacks resolve is unwavering.

At this point, who could blame him?

Besides, Carrs speeches have slowly been galvanizing Edwards to take firmer action against those who would subjugate him.

Edwards couldnt even use intellectual reason to win his argument.

Even more despicable is how he gloats, I tamed the goddamn beast!

and how Dorothy asks, Did you go for his eye?

Now we have to worry if Edwards is going to be partially blind by next week.

Or anyone else anymore.

What Ive done, what I will do, is nowhere near the deceitful life youve obviously led.

He was going to suffer, just the way she suffered, until his dying breath.

NEXT: We Didnt Start the Fire So Who Did?

Both siblings are supposed to meet Capt.

Robertson at the new Knick construction site, but for whatever reason, Henry is MIA.

A fire quickly sweeps through the building, and only Cornelia is able to escape unharmed.

The fire and Capt.

Robertsons death leave us with several questions (and suspects) as we head into next weeks season finale.

Did Cornelias father set the fire and then commit suicide because he knew his corruption had been discovered?