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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. Book I Chapter 13 - My Lord Leaves Us and His Evil Behind Him
In which the young and observant Harry Esmond navigates the turbulent social and familial tides at Castlewood, marked by Lord Castlewood’s gambling woes, the complicating presence of the rakish Lord Mohun, and the spirited reactions of Lady Castlewood and her family. Through subtle yet earnest discourse and delicate intervention, Esmond endeavours to shield his patron’s honour and household peace amidst whispers of jealousy and gambling excess.
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