# LXX: Mrs. Arabin Is Caught explained — The Last Chronicle of Barset

> Chapter companion for The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope.

## What happens

John Eames meets Mrs. Arabin in Venice, who reveals that she gave Mr. Crawley the cheque that caused his legal troubles. She explains the cheque came from rent paid by Daniel Stringer of The Dragon of Wantly. Eames accompanies her back to England, and they learn of Mrs. Proudie's death.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Injustice

Mrs. Arabin's revelation resolves the mystery of the cheque, clearing Mr. Crawley of false accusations.

### Gossip and Public Opinion

The chapter highlights how public opinion and the bishop's harshness compounded Mr. Crawley's suffering.

### Clergy and Morality

Mrs. Arabin reflects on Mrs. Proudie's low-church influence and its impact on Barchester's clergy.

## Character check-ins

### Johnny Eames

Meets Mrs. Arabin in Venice and learns the truth about the cheque; accompanies her back to England.

### Mrs. Arabin

Reveals she gave Mr. Crawley the cheque; explains its origin from rent paid by Daniel Stringer; travels back to England with Eames.

### Mr. Crawley

The cheque that caused his troubles is revealed to have been a gift from Mrs. Arabin; his innocence is established.

### Mrs. Proudie

Reported dead in Galignani's Messenger; Mrs. Arabin reflects on her harsh entry into Barchester.

### Thomas Toogood

Mrs. Arabin telegraphed him about the cheque; he is Mr. Crawley's solicitor and John Eames's uncle.

### Archdeacon Grantly

Mrs. Arabin wrote to him giving the full history of the cheque.

## Key lines

> I gave him the cheque, you know.

Mrs. Arabin tells John Eames that she was the one who gave Mr. Crawley the cheque.

_This simple statement resolves the central mystery of the Crawley case._

> Mrs. Proudie is dead!

John Eames reads the news of Mrs. Proudie's death in a newspaper.

_The news prompts Mrs. Arabin to reflect on Mrs. Proudie's impact on Barchester._

> I shall never forgive myself for not telling the dean.

Mrs. Arabin regrets not informing her husband about the cheque, which would have prevented the whole ordeal.

_Highlights the theme of missed communication and its consequences._

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