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The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 7 - Daphne’s Bower
In which young Richard Feverel wrestles with wounded pride and the complexities of friendship as he contemplates a necessary, if humbling, appeal to Farmer Blaize on behalf of Tom Bakewell, whose unexpected bravery challenges Richard’s harsh judgments. Amidst this inward turmoil, the steady counsel of Sir Austin becomes a beacon, quietly steering the boy from the bitterness of youthful indignation towards a broader sentiment of human tenderness and reconciliation.
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