# LXXIV: The Crawleys Are Informed explained — The Last Chronicle of Barset

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

## What happens

Major Grantly and Mr. Toogood travel to Hogglestock to inform Mr. Crawley that the source of the cheque has been discovered: Mrs. Arabin inadvertently placed it in an envelope with notes. Mr. Crawley is relieved and vindicated, and the major receives permission to court Grace. Mrs. Crawley, overwhelmed by the sudden turn of fortune, breaks down in tears of joy.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Injustice

The chapter resolves the injustice of Mr. Crawley's false accusation, as the true source of the cheque is discovered, restoring his honor.

### Pride and Humility

Mr. Crawley's dignified acceptance of the news and his humble gratitude contrast with his earlier pride in his own integrity.

### Family and Duty

The Crawley family's unity is emphasized as they receive the news together, and Major Grantly's duty to Grace is acknowledged by Mr. Crawley.

## Character check-ins

### Major Grantly

Travels with Mr. Toogood to Hogglestock to deliver the good news; asks Mr. Crawley's permission to court Grace.

### Mr. Crawley

Receives the news of the cheque's origin with solemn gratitude; grants Major Grantly permission to address Grace.

### Thomas Toogood

Accompanies Major Grantly and is the first to communicate the glad tidings; his jocular manner is noted but his kindness is recognized.

### Jane Crawley

Present in the school when the visitors arrive; initially skeptical of Mr. Toogood but later corrected by her father.

### Grace Crawley

Not present in the chapter but is the subject of Major Grantly's request to Mr. Crawley for permission to court.

### Mrs. Crawley

Overcome with emotion upon hearing the good news; breaks down sobbing but expresses her gratitude to Major Grantly.

### Dean Arabin

Mentioned as the husband of Mrs. Arabin, who inadvertently placed the cheque in the envelope.

### Mrs. Arabin

Revealed to have slipped the cheque into the envelope with the notes, unknowingly causing Mr. Crawley's troubles.

## Key lines

> Pardon me, Major Grantly; but I would not have you leave us till she has seen you.

Mr. Crawley asks Major Grantly to stay until Mrs. Crawley can thank him.

_Mr. Crawley insists on the major waiting for his wife to express her gratitude._

> It's all right, old fellow. We've got the right sow by the ear at last. We know all about it.

Mr. Toogood announces that the mystery of the cheque has been solved.

_Mr. Toogood uses a colloquial expression to convey the good news to Mr. Crawley._

> I do not even yet altogether comprehend what has been told to me.

Mr. Crawley is slow to fully understand the revelation.

_Mr. Crawley's initial confusion reflects his shock at the sudden turn of events._

> She put it into the envelope with the notes, slipped it in without saying a word to anyone.

Mrs. Arabin inadvertently placed the cheque in the envelope without telling anyone.

_Mr. Toogood explains how the cheque came to be with the dean's gift._

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