# Cousin Henry — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Cousin Henry by Anthony Trollope.

- [I: Uncle Indefer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/i-uncle-indefer.md): The chapter introduces Squire Indefer Jones and his niece Isabel Brodrick at Llanfeare. The Squire is tormented by his conscience over the inheritance of the estate, torn between his duty to pass it to a male heir (his n
- [Isabel Brodrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/ii-isabel-brodrick.md): Isabel Brodrick reflects on her difficult position as her uncle, Squire Indefer Jones, has decided to leave the Llanfeare estate to his nephew Cousin Henry instead of to her. She recalls her previous romance with the min
- [III: Cousin Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/iii-cousin-henry.md): Cousin Henry arrives at Llanfeare and finds his position precarious, as his uncle Indefer Jones vacillates between duty and affection for Isabel. Henry attempts to press his suit with Isabel, but she firmly rejects him, 
- [IV: The Squire’s Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/iv-the-squire-s-death.md): Isabel leaves Llanfeare for Hereford, troubled by her uncle's sorrow and the presence of Cousin Henry. After her arrival, Mr. Owen renews his suit, but Isabel, having refused him when she believed herself the heiress, st
- [Preparing for the Funeral](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/v-preparing-for-the-funeral.md): In the days following Squire Indefer Jones's death, Isabel Brodrick assumes the role of mistress of Llanfeare until after the funeral, keeping the keys despite Cousin Henry's servile request. She wrestles with her uncle'
- [Mr. Apjohn's Explanation](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/vi-mr-apjohn-s-explanation.md): After the funeral of Squire Indefer Jones, the will is to be read. Mr. Apjohn, the attorney, explains the circumstances surrounding the last will, expressing his distaste for the will favoring Cousin Henry and hinting at
- [Looking for the Will](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/vii-looking-for-the-will.md): The search for the Squire's later will continues until evening, with Mr. Apjohn returning to Carmarthen and planning to send men to continue the search. Isabel retreats to her room, troubled by the implications of the mi
- [The Reading of the Will](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/viii-the-reading-of-the-will.md): Cousin Henry, now the acknowledged heir, struggles with the hidden will that would disinherit him. He considers destroying it or revealing it, but cannot bring himself to do either. A thorough search of the house fails t
- [IX: Alone at Llanfeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/ix-alone-at-llanfeare.md): After the reading of the will, Cousin Henry is left alone at Llanfeare, tormented by guilt and indecision over the hidden will. He contemplates revealing it to claim moral victory over Isabel, who scorned him, but also f
- [Cousin Henry Dreams a Dream](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/x-cousin-henry-dreams-a-dream.md): Cousin Henry, tormented by the hidden will, forces himself to appear in public to dispel suspicion. He travels to Carmarthen to sign a legal document securing £4,000 for Isabel, then writes her a letter offering to let h
- [Isabel at Hereford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xi-isabel-at-hereford.md): Isabel returns to her father's home in Hereford, where she is received coldly by her stepmother and siblings. She refuses to accept any money from Cousin Henry, despite her father's insistence that the £4,000 legacy is r
- [Mr. Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xii-mr-owen.md): Isabel Brodrick endures four uncomfortable weeks at home before Mr. Owen's return. She resolves to refuse both her cousin's money and Mr. Owen's renewed offer, believing it would be base to marry him now that she is a pa
- [The Carmarthen Herald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xiii-the-carmarthen-herald.md): The Carmarthen Herald publishes accusations against Cousin Henry, insinuating that he has hidden or destroyed the Squire's later will. The newspaper articles, along with letters from young Joseph Cantor, create a public 
- [An Action for Libel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xiv-an-action-for-libel.md): Cousin Henry is tormented by the public accusations in the Carmarthen Herald and the pressure from Mr. Apjohn to sue for libel, which would force him to testify and risk exposing his guilty knowledge of the hidden will.
- [Cousin Henry Makes Another Attempt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xv-cousin-henry-makes-another-attempt.md): Cousin Henry, tormented by guilt and fear, resolves to reveal the hidden will to Farmer Griffith after being insulted by young Cantor. He visits Griffith at Coed but fails to confess directly, instead arranging a meeting
- [Again at Hereford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xvi-again-at-hereford.md): Isabel Brodrick is back at her father's house in Hereford, caught between her stepmother's resentment over her presence and financial burden, her father's wish for her to accept a smaller legacy and marry Mr. Owen, and h
- [Mr. Cheekey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xvii-mr-cheekey.md): Cousin Henry is given a month to decide whether to face a criminal prosecution for libel against Mr. Evans, but he is paralyzed by fear and indecision. Mr. Apjohn and the townspeople of Carmarthen hope that the trial wil
- [Cousin Henry Goes to Carmarthen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xviii-cousin-henry-goes-to-carmarthen.md): Cousin Henry receives a letter from Mr. Apjohn summoning him to Carmarthen to prepare instructions for counsel in the libel case. A clerk delivers the letter and pressures Henry to comply, vividly describing the terrifyi
- [Mr. Apjohn Sends for Assistance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xix-mr-apjohn-sends-for-assistance.md): Mr. Apjohn, convinced that the missing will is hidden in the book-room at Llanfeare, debates with his clerk Ricketts whether to take further action. He fears Cousin Henry may destroy the will but hesitates due to lack of
- [Doubts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xx-doubts.md): Cousin Henry, after being questioned by Mr. Apjohn about the hidden will, is consumed by paranoia and dread. He contemplates destroying the will to secure his inheritance and avoid facing Mr. Cheekey's interrogation, but
- [Mr. Apjohn's Success](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxi-mr-apjohn-s-success.md): Mr. Apjohn and Mr. Brodrick arrive at Llanfeare to search for the missing will. After a tense confrontation with Cousin Henry, Mr. Apjohn discovers the will hidden in a volume of Jeremy Taylor's sermons. Cousin Henry att
- [How Cousin Henry Was Let Off Easily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxii-how-cousin-henry-was-let-off-easily.md): Mr. Apjohn and Mr. Brodrick confront Cousin Henry after discovering the hidden will. Through intense questioning, Mr. Apjohn forces Cousin Henry to admit he knew the will was in the book of sermons. Cousin Henry signs a 
- [XXIII: Isabel's Petition](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxiii-isabel-s-petition.md): The news of the discovered will spreads through Carmarthen, clearing Isabel Brodrick as the true heiress of Llanfeare and ending the trial. Mr. Apjohn is celebrated for finding the will, while Cousin Henry is vilified. M
- [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cousin_henry_se/chapters/xxiv-conclusion.md): Isabel returns to Llanfeare as the rightful heiress, welcomed by tenants and servants. Mr. Apjohn advises her on property management and the importance of entail. She prepares for her marriage to Mr. Owen, and the estate

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