Barnaby Rudge Chapter 21

In which a young maiden, pursued by an ominous and unwelcome companion through twilight fields, finds succour in the timely arrival of a loyal friend, yet conceals a perilous truth to protect the one who aided her. The ensuing gathering at a humble roadside inn unfolds with much conviviality and concern, amidst the search for lost tokens and the warm comforts of hearth and fellowship.