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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. Book I Chapter 8 - After Good Fortune Comes Evil
In which a grim shadow is cast over the household at Castlewood by the arrival of small-pox in the village, provoking a mixture of fear, blame, and familial tensions that test the loyalties and affections of those within. Young Henry Esmond finds himself torn between his heartfelt attachments and the harsh judgments of his benefactors, as the dread disease threatens both body and bonds alike.
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