He Knew He Was Right · Chapter
Conclusion explained
The chapter concludes the novel by detailing the aftermath of Louis Trevelyan's death, his final reparation to Emily, and the subsequent marriages and settlements of the main characters.
What happens
The chapter concludes the novel by detailing the aftermath of Louis Trevelyan's death, his final reparation to Emily, and the subsequent marriages and settlements of the main characters. Hugh Stanbury marries Nora Rowley, Brooke Burgess marries Dorothy Stanbury, and the fates of the French sisters and other minor characters are resolved.
Themes in this chapter
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Trevelyan's final gesture of reparation provides Emily with a sense of acquittal and peace, allowing her to move forward.
Family Loyalty and Sacrifice
Priscilla's refusal to accept comforts and her dedication to frugality demonstrate her loyalty to her own principles and family.
Class and Professional Identity
Hugh Stanbury's marriage into the aristocracy is seen as a professional triumph for the press, illustrating the shifting class dynamics of the era.
Characters to notice
- Louis Trevelyan
Dies as a maniac, but makes reparation to Emily with a touch of his lips before death.
- Emily Trevelyan
Acquitted by Trevelyan's final gesture, inherits his fortune, and resolves never to remarry, living with her child at Twickenham.
- Hugh Stanbury
Marries Nora Rowley in a well-attended ceremony at Monkhams, and insists on living modestly without relying on Trevelyan's income.
- Nora Rowley
Marries Hugh Stanbury, feeling at home at Monkhams, and agrees to a simple life with her husband.
- Dorothy Stanbury
Marries Brooke Burgess and is installed as mistress of Miss Stanbury's house, though her aunt retains control of the keys.
- Priscilla Stanbury
Continues to live at the cottage with her mother, which has been improved and furnished, but she remains frugal and visits Dorothy occasionally.
Key passages
“At last the maniac was dead, and in his last moments he had made such reparation as was in his power for the evil that he had done.”
Finally, the madman died, and in his final moments he did what he could to make amends for the harm he had caused.
Describes Trevelyan's death and his attempt at reconciliation.
“Early in the following spring Hugh Stanbury was married to Nora Rowley in the parish church of Monkhams”
In the early spring, Hugh Stanbury and Nora Rowley were married at the Monkhams parish church.
Announces the marriage of Hugh and Nora.
“Brooke and Mrs. Brooke established themselves in the house in the Close on their return from their wedding tour”
After their honeymoon, Brooke and his wife settled into the house in the Close.
Describes the new home of Brooke and Dorothy.