The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 73

In which Peregrine arrives at the garrison to find his venerable uncle Commodore Trunnion near his earthly departure, receiving his final counsel and observing the solemn rites of his passing with a respectful heart. The young gentleman subsequently undertakes the duties of executor and guardian to the family estate, navigating delicate attempts at reconciliation amid the shifting tempers of his kinsfolk.