The Black Robe Book the Fifth Chapter 4

In which Mr. Romayne is confronted by Father Benwell with the distressing truth of his marriage’s invalidity in the eyes of the Church, compelling him to weigh the painful conflict between legal status and religious doctrine. Meanwhile, Bernard Winterfield’s diary reveals the tangled history and strained emotions that shadow these events, casting a somber light on honour, love, and the burdens of secrecy.