The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century Volume 1 Chapter 5

In which the two princesses, Rosabella and Elvira, reflect upon their contrasting emotions and uncertain affections amidst family expectations and impending marriages imposed by their uncle, the duke. Meanwhile, a tense confrontation unfolds between the duke, Sir Ambrose, and his sons, revealing strained loyalties and resolute refusals that foreshadow deeper familial discord.