Little Lord Fauntleroy Chapter 5

The Frances Hodgson Burnett Library · Nov 9, 2026 · 40m · transcript

In which little Lord Fauntleroy is conveyed through the grand estate and presented alone to his formidable grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, whose stern demeanor contrasts with the boy’s gentle courage and open-hearted friendship. Their quiet conversation reveals the child’s innocent understanding of kindness and his unwavering affection for those dear to him, even as he experiences the unfamiliar stillness of the grand castle and the pangs of his first homesickness.