# Jeremy Finds Out Something explained — Lorna Doone

> Chapter companion for Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore.

## What happens

Jeremy Stickles shares his investigation into the Doones and the local populace, revealing his discovery of Benita, a foreign woman who tells him the tragic story of a noble Englishman and his family, including a young lady who may be Lorna Doone.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Revenge

Jeremy Stickles discusses the failure of law to address the Doone outlaws, highlighting the tension between legal justice and local tolerance.

### Love and Sacrifice

Benita's story of the noble Englishman and his wife illustrates deep love and tragic sacrifice.

## Character check-ins

### Jeremy Stickles

Relates his investigation and the story of Benita.

### John Ridd

Listens to Jeremy's tale and interjects with comments.

### Benita

Foreign woman who tells Jeremy the story of the noble Englishman and his family.

### Lorna Doone

Implied to be the young lady in Benita's story, connected to the tragic events.

### Uncle Reuben Huckaback

Mentioned as a townsman of Dulverton whom Jeremy investigated.

## Key lines

> You know, my son, it has been my duty, for a wearier time than I care to think of (and which would have been unbearable, except for your great kindness), to search this neighbourhood narrowly, and learn everything about everybody.

Jeremy Stickles tells John that he has been investigating the area thoroughly, a tedious task made bearable only by John's hospitality.

_Jeremy explains his investigative work in the region._

> Among all truly civilised people the foremost of all questions is, 'how stands the law herein?' And if the law approve, no need for any further questioning.

Jeremy asserts that civilized people prioritize legal approval over moral considerations.

_Jeremy contrasts London legalism with local customs._

> I was riding one afternoon from Dulverton to Watchett... rounding a little jut of cliff, I met the roar of the breakers.

Jeremy describes his journey from Dulverton to Watchett, where he encountered the sea.

_Setting the scene for his discovery of the inn and Benita._

> My Lord, who was quite a young man still, and laughed at English arrogance, rode on in front of his wife and friends, to catch the first of a famous view... and within a week, his mangled body lay in a little chapel-yard.

The nobleman rode ahead to see a view but was killed, leaving his wife widowed.

_Benita recounts the tragic death of the English lord._

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