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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. Book II Chapter 2 - I Come to the End of My Captivity, but Not of My Trouble
In which Harry Esmond, confined and melancholy, receives visits and reports from his old friend Captain Steele, who brings news of the noble household Esmond once served and the sad estrangement from its mistress. Amidst convivial prison quarters and heartfelt confidences, Esmond confronts the bitter realities of honour, loyalty, and rejection within the elegant yet troubled world that surrounds him.
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