Romola Chapter 39 - A Supper in the Rucellai Gardens

In which a sumptuous supper in the Rucellai Gardens convenes Florentine gentlemen amidst delicate dishes and lively political discourse, revealing the intricate web of allegiances and cautious manoeuvrings among the city’s factions. Amidst this convivial yet charged assembly, an unexpected accusation by a disordered old man unsettles the company, compelling quiet suspicion and an uneasy acceptance of the complex realities that govern their lives.