In chapter five Armstrong examines Anthony’s drink and finds out it is poisoned, but since Anthony pored the drink himself everyone thinks he committed suicide. Everyone then goes to their rooms and lock the doors. When Mr. Rogers is downstairs cleaning in the dining room, he notices that one of the china figures were missing. As Macarthur lies in bed he remembers how during World War 1 he found out that his wife was having an affair with Richmond. Angered he sent Richmond on an impossible mission, which sent Richmond to his death without getting Macarthur suspected. As Macarthur lies in bed he hears the sound of the sea, which makes him feel like he does not want to leave the island. In Vera’s bedroom, Vera remembers how she was once Cyril’s