The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom Chapter 44

In which a noble gentleman, ensnared in pecuniary difficulties and forsaken by many a fair-weather friend, endeavours with constancy and painful circumspection to support his beloved and seek assistance from those who might alleviate his plight. Despite facing disdainful refusals and the anguish of impending want, he still cherishes the hope of escape and salvation, all the while shielding his tender companion from the full weight of their adversity.