Armadale Book the second - Chapter III

In which Mr. Midwinter, upon waking to the splendour of Thorpe Ambrose, uncovers a small, solitary room steeped in poignant family memories that stir unease in his contemplative heart. Meanwhile, Allan Armadale, newly arrived and greeted with unexpected coldness from the neighbourhood, must navigate the delicate claims of society and the uneasy business of local allegiance with the spirited counsel of his steadfast friend.