Kidnapped Chapter 28 - I Go in Quest of my Inheritance

In which David, having shed the guise of a beggar for a more presentable aspect, learns from the lawyer Mr. Rankeillor the tangled tale of a youthful love affair between his father and uncle that has sown the seeds of present discord and inheritance troubles. Resolving to assert his rightful claim with the help of familiar allies, David embarks upon a cautious visit to his uncle’s house under cover of darkness, setting the stage for an encounter loaded with consequence and quiet strategy.