Arrival in London and Visit to Narcissa
Roderick arrives in London and reunites with Don Rodrigo, to whom he relays all he learned about Narcissa’s situation. After resting, he travels the next morning to Narcissa’s lodgings, first speaking with her companion Miss Williams, who is overjoyed to see him. Narcissa soon comes downstairs, and the pair share an ecstatic reunion after 18 months apart, confirming their love for each other remains unchanged. Roderick gives her a valuable diamond and amethyst necklace, and promises to return that afternoon with Don Rodrigo.
Introduction of Father to Narcissa
Roderick returns home to find Don Rodrigo has transferred a deed to him making him the owner of £15,000, in addition to the £3,000 he has earned from his own trading ventures. After dinner, Don Rodrigo accompanies Roderick to Narcissa’s lodgings, where he is immediately charmed by her beauty and good sense, and approves wholeheartedly of Roderick’s intention to marry her.
Decision to Seek Narcissa’s Brother’s Marriage Consent
Don Rodrigo and Roderick resolve that Don Rodrigo will write to Narcissa’s brother, the squire, to formally request his consent to the marriage, offering a generous settlement to secure Narcissa’s future. They agree that if the squire refuses their proposal, they will move forward with the marriage regardless of his objections.
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This chapter chronicles the events leading up to and immediately following the narrator’s marriage to Narcissa: his father gives Narcissa a generous monetary gift, a letter is sent to her brother, the narrator reconnects with old acquaintances including Banter, Narcissa’s brother refuses to consent to the union, the narrator’s uncle approves the match and agrees to officiate as her father at the wedding, the couple is married in a private ceremony, they attend a play where they encounter the squire and his wife, and after malicious rumours are spread about them, their previously dismissive acquaintances abruptly begin courting their favour.
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