Henry Dunbar Chapter XXII - The Steeple-Chase

In which the preparations for the quiet wedding of Laura Dunbar and Sir Philip Jocelyn unfold alongside the tension and excitement of the Shorncliffe steeple-chase, in which Sir Philip must compete one final time despite the fears of his beloved. Amidst the lively race-day scenes and the curious presence of a mysterious figure known as the Major, the story gently explores the interplay of personal vows and public spectacle beneath an autumnal sky.