sacrifice-and-hope

This chapter depicts the capture of Duke Leto Atreides by Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and his forces on Arrakis. The Baron oversees the siege and the use of explosive artillery to trap the Duke's men, and the treacherous betrayal by Dr. Yueh is revealed as he delivers the Duke to the Baron before being killed. Despite the Duke's capture and drugged state, it is disclosed that his concubine Jessica and son Paul have escaped, leaving the Baron frustrated and uncertain.