# LII explained — Robbery Under Arms

> Chapter companion for Robbery Under Arms by Rolf Boldrewood.

## What happens

Dick Marston plans an escape to San Francisco with Jim and Starlight, aiming to bring Aileen and mother along later. He visits the old cottage to persuade them, but encounters Sir Ferdinand Morringer and a trooper, forcing him to hide in the barn. Later, he speaks with Aileen about the escape plan, and they ride to George Storefield's new stone house, reflecting on George's success and the past.

## Themes in this chapter

### Family and Loyalty

Dick's determination to bring Aileen and mother to safety, and Aileen's emotional support for the escape, highlight family bonds.

### Class and Social Mobility

George Storefield's rise from a cottage to a stone mansion exemplifies upward mobility through hard work and shrewd investment.

### Fate and Free Will

Dick reflects on his choices and the possibility of a fresh start, while Aileen prays for divine intervention in their escape.

## Character check-ins

### Dick Marston

Narrator and planner of the escape; visits family and reflects on his past.

### Aileen Marston

Dick's sister; emotional about the escape plan and prays for their success.

### Mother Marston

Quietly present during Dick's visit; looks at him without much talk.

### George Storefield

Successful landowner; married a lady and built a grand stone house.

### Grace Storefield

Old Mrs. Storefield's daughter; still fond of Dick despite his wild ways.

### Mrs. Storefield

Old Mrs. Storefield; kind to Dick and remembers him as a child.

### Sir Ferdinand Morringer

Seen near the cottage with a trooper; forces Dick to hide.

### Captain Starlight

Part of the escape plan; discussed by Aileen with admiration.

## Key lines

> I remember the day as well as yesterday, because I took notice of it at the time, and had better cause to remember it before all was over.

Dick recalls the day vividly because it later proved significant.

_Foreshadows upcoming events._

> A man must have very little sense if he don't see as he gets older that character and money are the two things he's got to be carefullest of in this world.

Dick reflects that character and money are the most important assets to guard.

_Moral reflection on success and integrity._

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