# Orley Farm — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope.

- [The Commencement of the Great Orley Farm Case](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/i-the-commencement-of-the-great-orley-farm-case.md): The chapter introduces the background of the Orley Farm case, detailing the death of Sir Joseph Mason, the contested codicil that left Orley Farm to his infant son Lucius rather than his eldest son Joseph, and the legal 
- [Lady Mason and Her Son](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/ii-lady-mason-and-her-son.md): This chapter introduces Lady Mason, a composed and prudent widow living at Orley Farm, and her son Lucius Mason, who has just returned from Germany. It details her background, her marriage to the late Sir Joseph Mason, t
- [The Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iii-the-cleeve.md): This chapter introduces Sir Peregrine Orme, his estate The Cleeve, and his family. Sir Peregrine is an old, opinionated gentleman of modest wealth but high social standing, devoted to his daughter-in-law Mrs. Orme, the w
- [The Perils of Youth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-perils-of-youth.md): Lady Mason confides in Sir Peregrine about her son Lucius's expensive experimental farming and his trip to Liverpool to buy guano. Sir Peregrine agrees to speak to Lucius. Meanwhile, Sir Peregrine confronts his grandson 
- [Sir Peregrine Makes a Second Promise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/v-sir-peregrine-makes-a-second-promise.md): Lady Mason, grateful for Sir Peregrine's promise regarding her son, raises another concern: the threat of renewed legal trouble from Mr. Dockwrath, who has gone to Yorkshire with documents from old Mr. Usbech. She seeks 
- [The Commercial Room, Bull Inn, Leeds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/vi-the-commercial-room-bull-inn-leeds.md): Mr. Samuel Dockwrath travels to Leeds and settles into the commercial room at the Bull Inn, where he encounters two commercial travelers, Mr. Moulder and Mr. Kantwise. After initial tension over seating, they engage in c
- [The Masons of Groby Park](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/vii-the-masons-of-groby-park.md): Mr. Dockwrath visits Groby Park to present Joseph Mason with evidence suggesting that the codicil to Sir Joseph Mason's will may have been fraudulent. He points out that the same witnesses, John Kenneby and Bridget Bolst
- [Mrs. Mason's Hot Luncheon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/viii-mrs-mason-s-hot-luncheon.md): Mr. Dockwrath visits Groby Park and is invited to lunch by Mr. Mason. The meal is meager, reflecting Mrs. Mason's stinginess, and tensions rise between the couple. After lunch, Mr. Mason and Dockwrath discuss the case ag
- [A Convivial Meeting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/ix-a-convivial-meeting.md): Mr. Dockwrath, satisfied with his trip to Groby Park, returns to Leeds and joins a commercial dinner at the Bull Inn. A dispute arises when he refuses to pay for wine he neither ordered nor drank, challenging the room's 
- [X: Mr., Mrs., and Miss Furnival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/x-mr-mrs-and-miss-furnival.md): The chapter introduces the Furnival family: Mr. Furnival, a successful but aging barrister who worked hard for his success; Mrs. Furnival, his loyal but neglected wife who suspects his attentions to Lady Mason; and their
- [XI: Mrs. Furnival at Home](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xi-mrs-furnival-at-home.md): Mrs. Furnival, feeling neglected by her husband's frequent absences due to law and politics, hosts Lucius Mason for tea in London. The evening is strained by Mrs. Furnival's resentment and Mr. Furnival's late, cold retur
- [Mr. Furnival’s Chambers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xii-mr-furnival-s-chambers.md): Lady Mason meets with Mr. Furnival in his chambers, seeking legal counsel after Samuel Dockwrath's discovery of suspicious dates. Mr. Furnival, having left a prestigious legal congress in Birmingham to attend to her, lis
- [Guilty, or Not Guilty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiii-guilty-or-not-guilty.md): Mrs. Furnival unexpectedly arrives at Mr. Furnival's chambers and finds him alone with Lady Mason, leading to a tense confrontation fueled by jealousy. Lady Mason explains she came for legal advice, but Mrs. Furnival rem
- [Dinner at the Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiv-dinner-at-the-cleeve.md): Lady Mason and Lucius dine at The Cleeve, where Lady Mason seeks to strengthen her friendship with Mrs. Orme and secure Sir Peregrine's favor, while Lucius struggles with his democratic ideals in the aristocratic setting
- [A Morning Call at Mount Pleasant Villa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xv-a-morning-call-at-mount-pleasant-villa.md): Lady Mason makes two visits in her new pony carriage: first to The Cleeve, where she is warmly received by Mrs. Orme and Sir Peregrine, and then to Mrs. Arkwright at Mount Pleasant Villa. During the second visit, Mrs. Ar
- [Mr. Dockwrath in Bedford Row](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xvi-mr-dockwrath-in-bedford-row.md): Mr. Dockwrath returns from Leeds, satisfied with his progress in the Orley Farm case. He meets with Mr. Round, the London attorney for Joseph Mason of Groby, and reveals that he has discovered documents suggesting the co
- [XVII: Von Bauhr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xvii-von-bauhr.md): Mr. Furnival sends Mr. Crabwitz to find Mr. Round, then travels to Birmingham for the international legal congress, where he discusses the proceedings with colleagues. The chapter contrasts the English lawyers' skepticis
- [The English von Bauhr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xviii-the-english-von-bauhr.md): Felix Graham and Augustus Staveley engage in a heated debate about the English legal system during the Birmingham congress, with Graham criticizing its archaic and unjust practices while Staveley defends it. The chapter 
- [The Staveley Family](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xix-the-staveley-family.md): The Staveley family gathers at Noningsby for Christmas, discussing the scandal surrounding Lady Mason and the renewed allegations of forgery. Sir Peregrine Orme defends her, and the judge suggests offering her countenanc
- [Mr. Dockwrath in His Own Office](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xx-mr-dockwrath-in-his-own-office.md): Lucius Mason, accompanied by Peregrine Orme, confronts Mr. Dockwrath in his office to challenge the accusations of forgery against Lady Mason. Dockwrath remains unrepentant and dismissive, leading to a heated exchange. L
- [Christmas at Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxii-christmas-at-noningsby.md): The chapter describes the lively Christmas gathering at Noningsby, the judge's country house, with guests including Mr. Furnival, Lucius Mason, and the Staveley family. Amidst festive activities like blindman's buff, soc
- [Christmas at Groby Park](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxiii-christmas-at-groby-park.md): Mrs. Mason of Groby Park reluctantly presents a set of cheap, damaged metallic furniture to the curate's wife, Mrs. Green, as a Christmas gift, while her husband Joseph Mason focuses on his legal battle over Orley Farm. 
- [Christmas in Great St. Helens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxiv-christmas-in-great-st-helens.md): The chapter depicts a Christmas dinner at Mr. Moulder's home in Great St. Helens, where he hosts his old friend Snengkeld, his brother-in-law John Kenneby, and Mr. Kantwise. The conversation turns to letters Kenneby has 
- [Mr. Furnival Again at His Chambers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxv-mr-furnival-again-at-his-chambers.md): Mr. Furnival discusses with his clerk Crabwitz the threat posed by Samuel Dockwrath to Lady Mason, and considers sending Crabwitz to Hamworth to investigate. At The Cleeve, the Christmas celebrations are subdued; Lady Ma
- [XXVI: Why Should I Not?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxvi-why-should-i-not.md): Mr. Furnival visits Sir Peregrine Orme to discuss the criminal charge of forgery that Joseph Mason has brought against Lady Mason. Sir Peregrine, initially incredulous and fiercely protective, learns the gravity of the s
- [Commerce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxvii-commerce.md): Lucius Mason, staying at Noningsby, exchanges letters with his mother Lady Mason, who remains at The Cleeve for advice during her legal troubles. Feeling hurt that she does not fully trust his counsel, he decides to leav
- [Monkton Grange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxviii-monkton-grange.md): Peregrine Orme, deeply in love with Madeline Staveley, attends a hunting meet at Monkton Grange while resolving to propose to her before returning home. The chapter describes the meet, the arrival of Lord Alston and the 
- [Breaking Covert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxix-breaking-covert.md): During a fox hunt, Miss Tristram leads the way over a dangerous double ditch and bank. Felix Graham attempts the jump but falls, breaking his arm and ribs. Peregrine Orme stays with him, and Madeline Staveley fetches a s
- [Another Fall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxx-another-fall.md): Peregrine Orme, seeing that Felix Graham is recovering, resolves to propose to Madeline Staveley before leaving Noningsby. He finds an opportunity and declares his love, but Madeline is taken by surprise. Meanwhile, Mrs.
- [Footsteps in the Corridor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxi-footsteps-in-the-corridor.md): Madeline Staveley, distressed after rejecting Peregrine Orme's marriage proposal, struggles to maintain composure at dinner. She later confides in her mother, Lady Staveley, about the rejection. While walking to her moth
- [XXXII: What Bridget Bolster Had to Say](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxii-what-bridget-bolster-had-to-say.md): Mr. Mason is unsettled by Dockwrath's insinuations about the Orley Farm case, despite Bridget Bolster's promising evidence. Meanwhile, Mr. Crabwitz, under the alias Mr. Cooke, lodges at Mrs. Trump's house in Hamworth, wh
- [The Angel of Light](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-angel-of-light.md): This chapter delves into Felix Graham's unconventional plan to 'mould' a wife, focusing on his engagement to Mary Snow, the daughter of a drunken engraver. Graham's friends, particularly Augustus Staveley, question wheth
- [Mr. Furnival Looks for Assistance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxiv-mr-furnival-looks-for-assistance.md): Mr. Furnival consults with his clerk Crabwitz about the Orley Farm case, then seeks the assistance of the seasoned barrister Mr. Chaffanbrass. They discuss strategy, potential counsel, and the likelihood of Lady Mason's 
- [Love Was Still the Lord of All](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxv-love-was-still-the-lord-of-all.md): Sir Peregrine Orme, after much internal deliberation, decides to propose marriage to Lady Mason, who is staying at his house. He confides in his daughter-in-law Mrs. Orme, who supports his decision. Lady Mason, aware of 
- [What the Young Men Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvi-what-the-young-men-thought-about-it.md): Lucius Mason struggles with his mother's decision to accept Sir Peregrine Orme's marriage proposal and her reliance on others during her legal troubles. He feels betrayed and isolated, while Peregrine Orme visits to expr
- [Peregrine's Eloquence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvii-peregrine-s-eloquence.md): Peregrine Orme, troubled by his grandfather's intention to marry Lady Mason, confronts her in the drawing-room at The Cleeve. He argues that the marriage would bring disgrace upon Sir Peregrine and cause unhappiness to h
- [Oh, Indeed!](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxviii-oh-indeed.md): At dinner at The Cleeve, Peregrine Orme's improved demeanor toward Lady Mason encourages Sir Peregrine and Mrs. Orme. After the ladies retire, Peregrine and his grandfather discuss hunting, Harriet Tristram, and marriage
- [Why Should He Go?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxix-why-should-he-go.md): Augustus Staveley and Sophia Furnival engage in a witty, flirtatious exchange about love and courtship, while Lady Staveley grows anxious over the romantic tensions in her household—particularly between her daughter Made
- [XL: I Call It Awful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xl-i-call-it-awful.md): Mr. Furnival returns home to find Martha Biggs still present, deepening the domestic tension with Mrs. Furnival. He reflects on Sir Peregrine's announcement of his intended marriage to Lady Mason, feeling anger and jealo
- [How Can I Save Him?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xli-how-can-i-save-him.md): Mr. Furnival receives a letter from Lady Mason explaining her engagement to Sir Peregrine and her desire to break it off. After a tense domestic scene with Mrs. Furnival, Lady Mason visits his chambers in distress, revea
- [John Kenneby Goes to Hamworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlii-john-kenneby-goes-to-hamworth.md): John Kenneby, a slow and sentimental man, finally travels to Hamworth to meet Samuel Dockwrath, the attorney who married his former love Miriam Usbech. Despite the invitation from the Christmas party, Kenneby delays the 
- [John Kenneby's Courtship](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xliii-john-kenneby-s-courtship.md): Mrs. Moulder attempts to arrange a marriage between her brother John Kenneby and Mrs. Smiley, a widow with an independent income. The evening is complicated by the return of Mr. Moulder, who is tired and irritable after 
- [Showing How Lady Mason Could Be Very Noble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xliv-showing-how-lady-mason-could-be-very-noble.md): Lady Mason returns to The Cleeve after visiting Mr. Furnival, and resolves to break off her engagement with Sir Peregrine to avoid bringing scandal upon him. Sir Peregrine, despite remonstrances from Lord Alston, remains
- [Showing How Mrs. Orme Could Be Very Weak Minded](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlv-showing-how-mrs-orme-could-be-very-weak-minded.md): Lady Mason confesses her guilt to Sir Peregrine Orme, admitting that she forged the will that gave her Orley Farm. Sir Peregrine is shocked and struggles to comprehend the revelation. Mrs. Orme, upon learning the truth, 
- [A Woman’s Idea of Friendship](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlvi-a-woman-s-idea-of-friendship.md): Sir Peregrine and Mrs. Orme discuss the aftermath of Lady Mason's confession. Sir Peregrine struggles with the moral implications of her guilt and the ongoing theft of Orley Farm, while Mrs. Orme argues for compassion an
- [The Gem of the Four Families](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlvii-the-gem-of-the-four-families.md): Felix Graham, recovering at Noningsby, is persuaded to stay longer by the Staveley family. He reflects on his feelings for Madeline Staveley and his own unworthiness, while the judge and his wife discuss the situation. T
- [The Angel of Light Under a Cloud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlviii-the-angel-of-light-under-a-cloud.md): Felix Graham receives a letter revealing Mary Snow's secret meeting with a lover, while he struggles with his feelings for Madeline Staveley. Judge Staveley visits Graham, discusses the Orley Farm case, and offers him a 
- [XLIX: Mrs. Furnival Can't Put Up with It](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlix-mrs-furnival-can-t-put-up-with-it.md): Mrs. Furnival, convinced that her husband Mr. Furnival is having an improper relationship with Lady Mason, leaves their home in Harley Street and takes lodgings in Orange Street near Red Lion Square. She writes a letter 
- [It Is Quite Impossible](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/l-it-is-quite-impossible.md): After Lady Mason's confession to Sir Peregrine and Mrs. Orme, the marriage engagement is broken off, casting deep sadness over The Cleeve. Lady Mason writes to her son Lucius, who responds with relief but does not visit.
- [Mrs. Furnival's Journey to Hamworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/li-mrs-furnival-s-journey-to-hamworth.md): Mrs. Furnival travels to Hamworth and then to The Cleeve, driven by jealousy and suspicion that Lady Mason is having an affair with her husband, Mr. Furnival. She confronts Mrs. Orme, who explains that Lady Mason is in d
- [Showing How Things Went on at Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lii-showing-how-things-went-on-at-noningsby.md): Felix Graham discusses his involvement in Lady Mason's case with Judge Staveley, then confesses his love for Madeline Staveley. The judge, while personally approving of Graham, asks him to wait three months before addres
- [Lady Mason Returns Home](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/liii-lady-mason-returns-home.md): Lady Mason returns to Orley Farm after being formally committed for trial for perjury, with her son Lucius acting as one of her bailsmen. The chapter details the legal proceedings, her strained relationship with Lucius, 
- [Telling All That Happened Beneath the Lamppost](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/liv-telling-all-that-happened-beneath-the-lamppost.md): Felix Graham resolves to break his engagement with Mary Snow after falling in love with Madeline Staveley. He visits Mary in Peckham, gently tells her they are not suited for marriage, and encourages her to consider Albe
- [What Took Place in Harley Street](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lv-what-took-place-in-harley-street.md): Mrs. Furnival and Sophia discuss Lady Mason's broken engagement with Sir Peregrine Orme, and Sophia receives a visit from Lucius Mason, who proposes marriage and asks her to visit Orley Farm to support his mother. Sophia
- [How Sir Peregrine Did Business with Mr. Round](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lvi-how-sir-peregrine-did-business-with-mr-round.md): Sir Peregrine, torn between friendship and duty, considers how to act after Lady Mason's confession. He visits Mr. Round to explore the possibility of returning Orley Farm to Joseph Mason in exchange for dropping the pro
- [The Loves and Hopes of Albert Fitzallen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lvii-the-loves-and-hopes-of-albert-fitzallen.md): Felix Graham, having decided not to marry Mary Snow, seeks to arrange her marriage with Albert Fitzallen. He offers half his remaining capital as a dowry, negotiates with Fitzallen and his mother about a partnership in a
- [LVIII: Miss Staveley Declines to Eat Minced Veal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lviii-miss-staveley-declines-to-eat-minced-veal.md): After the departure of all guests from Noningsby, Madeline Staveley quietly resigns herself to a life without Felix Graham, believing he is beyond her reach. She adopts a monastic routine, causing her mother Lady Stavele
- [No Surrender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lix-no-surrender.md): Sir Peregrine Orme, deeply affected by Lady Mason's confession, withdraws from public life and struggles with his shame and broken heart. He resolves to surrender his worldly duties but not his principles, while his gran
- [What Rebekah Did for Her Son](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lx-what-rebekah-did-for-her-son.md): Mrs. Orme visits Lady Mason daily at Orley Farm, where Lady Mason reveals the full extent of her crime and her motivations. She pleads that her forgery was for her son Lucius's sake and confesses that she told her dying 
- [LXI: The State of Public Opinion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxi-the-state-of-public-opinion.md): As the trial approaches, public opinion is divided: younger barristers believe Lady Mason is innocent, while older barristers and attorneys suspect her guilt but expect an acquittal due to skilled lawyers like Mr. Furniv
- [What the Four Lawyers Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxii-what-the-four-lawyers-thought-about-it.md): The four lawyers involved in Lady Mason's defense—Mr. Furnival, Mr. Chaffanbrass, Mr. Solomon Aram, and Felix Graham—discuss the upcoming trial. Chaffanbrass and Aram privately debate the strength of the case, focusing o
- [The Evening Before the Trial](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiii-the-evening-before-the-trial.md): On the eve of the trial, Lady Mason remains isolated from her son Lucius, who is stern and unsympathetic. Mrs. Orme spends the afternoon with her, urging her to confide in Lucius, but Lady Mason refuses, saying it is too
- [The First Journey to Alston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiv-the-first-journey-to-alston.md): Lady Mason, accompanied by her son Lucius and Mrs. Orme, travels to Alston for the trial. The chapter details the legal preparations, the presence of key lawyers and witnesses, and the tense atmosphere as Lady Mason face
- [LXV: Felix Graham Returns to Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxv-felix-graham-returns-to-noningsby.md): Felix Graham returns to Noningsby, where Judge Staveley gives him permission to court Madeline. The judge and Lady Staveley discuss the match, with Lady Staveley reluctantly accepting it. Felix senses a change in opinion
- [Showing How Miss Furnival Treated Her Lovers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxvi-showing-how-miss-furnival-treated-her-lovers.md): Sophia Furnival receives love letters from Lucius Mason and a visit from Augustus Staveley. She has accepted Lucius but keeps it secret due to the trial, while she playfully deflects Augustus's proposal, leaving him unce
- [Mr. Moulder Backs His Opinion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxvii-mr-moulder-backs-his-opinion.md): As the trial approaches, John Kenneby is terrified of being cross-examined. Dockwrath keeps close watch on him and Bridget Bolster, while Moulder accompanies them to Alston. Over tea, Dockwrath and Moulder argue about th
- [The First Day of the Trial](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxviii-the-first-day-of-the-trial.md): The trial of Lady Mason for perjury begins. The prosecution, led by Sir Richard Leatherham, outlines the case, alleging that Lady Mason forged a codicil to Sir Joseph Mason's will to secure Orley Farm for her son Lucius.
- [The Two Judges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxix-the-two-judges.md): Felix Graham reflects on his discomfort and moral conflict as Lady Mason's advocate, feeling unfit for the task. He travels back to Noningsby with Augustus Staveley, who teases him about his intentions toward Madeline. F
- [How Am I to Bear It?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxx-how-am-i-to-bear-it.md): After the first day of the trial, Lady Mason and Mrs. Orme return to Orley Farm. Lady Mason struggles to maintain composure in front of her son Lucius, who remains unaware of her guilt. That night, Lady Mason breaks down
- [LXXI: Showing How John Kenneby and Bridget Bolster Bore Themselves in Court](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxi-showing-how-john-kenneby-and-bridget-bolster-bore-themselves-in-court.md): The trial of Lady Mason continues with the examination of key witnesses. John Kenneby, nervous and uncertain, is cross-examined by Mr. Furnival, who exploits his poor memory to cast doubt on his earlier testimony about w
- [Mr. Furnival's Speech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxii-mr-furnival-s-speech.md): Mr. Furnival delivers a powerful three-hour speech in defense of Lady Mason at her trial, passionately arguing her innocence despite knowing she is guilty. He attacks the credibility of witnesses Dockwrath, Kenneby, and 
- [LXXIII: Mrs. Orme Tells the Story](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxiii-mrs-orme-tells-the-story.md): After the second day of the trial, Mrs. Orme and Lady Mason return to Orley Farm weary. Lucius Mason is elated by Mr. Furnival's speech, believing it proves his mother's innocence, but Mrs. Orme is troubled by the false 
- [Young Lochinvar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxiv-young-lochinvar.md): Felix Graham, having escaped the trial, returns to Noningsby where he meets Madeline Staveley in the library. He proposes, she accepts, and the engagement is celebrated by Lady Staveley, Augustus, and Mrs. Baker.
- [I Love Her Still](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvi-i-love-her-still.md): Lucius Mason writes to Mr. Furnival to thank him for his efforts in the trial and to announce his decision to surrender Orley Farm to his half-brother, Joseph Mason of Groby. He also writes a love letter to Sophia Furniv
- [John Kenneby's Doom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvii-john-kenneby-s-doom.md): After the trial, Mr. Moulder hosts a supper party to celebrate Lady Mason's acquittal. The guests discuss the trial and the growing belief that Lady Mason is guilty despite the verdict. John Kenneby, depressed by the jud
- [The Last of the Lawyers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-last-of-the-lawyers.md): After the verdict, Mr. Dockwrath confronts Joseph Mason about unpaid costs, blaming the failure on Mason's reliance on London attorneys. Mason refuses to pay directly, insisting Dockwrath submit his bill to Mr. Round. Me
- [Farewell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxix-farewell.md): Sir Peregrine Orme and Mrs. Orme discuss a farewell letter from Lady Mason, who is about to leave for Germany with her son Lucius. Sir Peregrine struggles with his desire to offer her a home and his sense of social propr
- [Showing How Affairs Settled Themselves at Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxx-showing-how-affairs-settled-themselves-at-noningsby.md): The chapter concludes the story at Noningsby, focusing on the engagement of Felix Graham and Madeline Staveley. Lady Staveley and Madeline discuss the future, while Peregrine Orme bids a sorrowful farewell after learning

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