Tess of the d'Urbervilles Phase I: The Maiden Chapter 5

In which the Durbeyfield family faces distress after the loss of their horse, prompting Tess to visit the grand estate of distant relatives, the d’Urbervilles, in hope of aid, encountering a charming yet enigmatic young man. The contrast between her humble origins and their opulent surroundings is stark, setting the stage for a meeting fraught with unspoken intentions and unforeseen consequences.