Romola Chapter 32 - A Revelation

In which Romola watches the departure of the French with a mixture of relief and hidden sorrow, only to confront a disquieting disagreement with Tito over the fate of her late father’s cherished library and its rightful preservation. Their passionate dialogue reveals a painful divide in their ideals and affections, casting a somber shadow over Romola’s hopes and the duties she esteems sacred.