Lady Audley's Secret Chapter 22 - Coming to a Standstill

In which a visit to the austere and unyielding Squire Talboys reveals a man whose rigid principles have estranged him from his family, and a young barrister seeks to awaken some measure of compassion regarding the troubled fate of the squire’s son. The encounter unfolds amid cold, disciplined surroundings and unspoken sorrows, highlighting the stark contrasts between hard-hearted pride and earnest concern.