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Chapter 1
Alice Maybell
Alice Maybell bids farewell to her aunt, Lady Wyndale, at Oulton before returning to Wyvern. Their conversation touches on Lord Tremaine's interest in Alice, the Fairfield family, and Alice's unspoken troubles. Despite her aunt's reassurances, Alice hints at unhappiness at Wyvern, leaving Lady Wyndale concerned.
Chapter 2
II: The Vale of Carwell
Alice Maybell, traveling with her nurse Dulcibella, diverts their chaise to Carwell Grange under a veil of secrecy, encountering a mysterious woman in a carriage along the dark, narrow road.
Chapter 3
III: The Grange
Alice Maybell travels to Carwell Grange, encountering a mysterious veiled woman who blocks her path and inquires about her destination. Upon arrival, she meets the caretaker Mrs. Tarnley, who shows her a letter that causes her distress. After reading it, Alice weeps silently, leaves money for the old woman, and returns to Wyvern with her companion Dulcibella.
Chapter 4
IV: The Old Squire and Alice Maybell
This chapter introduces Wyvern, the ancestral home of the Fairfield family, and its aging, grim master, Old Squire Henry Fairfield. It describes his two disappointing sons, Charles and Henry, and his bitter, isolated old age. The narrative then recounts the story of Alice Maybell, an orphaned child of the late vicar, whom the Squire reluctantly took into his home after a moment of unexpected tenderness, and who has lived at Wyvern for twenty years.
Chapter 5
V: The Terrace Garden
Alice Maybell, now a pretty but lonely young woman, is rumored in Wyvern to be in love with the old Squire or his estate. The Squire confronts his servant Tom about gossip, then finds Alice crying in the terrace garden. He speaks kindly to her, hinting at a future where she will not have to leave Wyvern, and promises to take care of her, leaving Alice confused about his intentions.
Chapter 6
VI: The Old Squire Unlike Himself
In this chapter, the old Squire Fairfield behaves uncharacteristically, hinting at a proposal to Alice Maybell. After a tense evening in the drawing-room, he makes his intentions clear, offering her wealth and position in exchange for marriage. Alice, frightened and confused, escapes to her room, while the Squire remains in a strange, jovial mood.
Chapter 7
The Squire's Eldest Son Comes Home
Old Squire Harry, now transformed into an unwelcome suitor, horrifies Alice Maybell with his proposal. His son Charles Fairfield returns home to Wyvern, but the Squire's hostility toward him grows as he sees Charles as an obstacle to his marriage plans. The chapter depicts tense family dynamics, with Alice trapped between the Squire's advances and her own distress, while Charles broods over his father's harsh treatment. The chapter ends with Alice secretly meeting a mysterious man outside the house.
Chapter 8
Never Did Run Smooth
The chapter depicts the deepening conflict between Charles Fairfield and his father, the old Squire, during a tense Sunday service at Wyvern. Meanwhile, a secret romantic rendezvous occurs between Alice Maybell and her lover Ry, who plan an elopement the next morning. The Squire, unaware of Alice's true situation, expresses concern for her health.
Chapter 9
IX: In Which the Squire Loses His Gold-Headed Cane
Charles Fairfield attempts to bid farewell to his father, Old Squire Harry, but a confrontation erupts when the Squire reveals a letter from Alice Maybell, who has left Wyvern. Charles admits she is his wife, enraging the Squire, who attacks him with his cane. Charles disarms him, causing the Squire to fall and injure himself. The Squire curses Charles and banishes him from Wyvern.
Chapter 10
X: The Drive Over Cressley Common by Moonlight
After Alice's departure, the Old Squire of Wyvern rages and grieves alone, cursing her and Charles while ordering her room cleared. Meanwhile, Alice and Dulcibella travel by chaise across Cressley Common under moonlight. Alice anxiously watches for Charles, who eventually overtakes them on horseback and joins her in the carriage.
Chapter 11
Home
Alice and Charles Fairfield arrive at Carwell Grange, their new home, after eloping. Alice is filled with romantic idealism about their future together, but Charles's anxiety about the quarrel with the old squire and the dilapidated state of the Grange casts a shadow over their arrival.
Chapter 12
The Omen of Carwell Grange
Alice Maybell arrives at Carwell Grange with Charles Fairfield, who tries to make the gloomy, isolated house feel welcoming. She is greeted by the forbidding old servant Mildred Tarnley and a young girl, Lilly Dogger. After exploring the house, Alice sees a mysterious black curtain fall in the gallery, an omen that disturbs her, though Mildred denies seeing anything.
Chapter 13
XIII: An Inspection of Carwell Grange
Alice arrives at Carwell Grange and is shown to her room by old Mildred Tarnley and Dulcibella Crane. She feels uneasy but is reassured by Charles's cheerful singing. They share their first tea in their new home, and the next day they explore the overgrown garden and inventory their meager possessions, laughing at their poverty. Mildred Tarnley takes offense at their levity, leading to a tense exchange with Charles.
Chapter 14
XIV: A Letter
Alice and Charles discuss household purchases and their strained finances. Charles receives a letter addressed to his servant under a pseudonym, revealing his need for secrecy due to debts and his father's anger. He announces that Harry is coming to dine with them. Alice remains unsettled by a fright from the previous night involving old Mrs. Tarnley.
Chapter 15
XV: Harry Arrives
Henry Fairfield arrives at Carwell Grange, joking boisterously with Charles and Alice. He reports on the old Squire's anger and warns Charles to stay away. Harry reveals he has risked his own standing to help them and asks for discretion about his visit. Charles and Alice express gratitude for his loyalty.
Chapter 16
A Party of Three
Harry Fairfield visits Charles and Alice at Carwell Grange, discussing the sale of a gray hunter and Charles's financial troubles. After Harry leaves, Alice is left with a sense of unease, feeling that her husband and brother-in-law are keeping secrets from her. She contemplates her loneliness and the growing distance between her and Charles.
Chapter 17
Mildred Tarnley's Warning Story
Alice Fairfield, curious about a strange vision she saw on the gallery, invites the old servant Mildred Tarnley to tell her the history of Carwell Grange. Mildred reluctantly recounts a grim tale of the Fairfield family: the first wife of 'Booted Harry' Fairfield was heartbroken by his infidelity and drowned herself in a dark pond; her portrait decayed in the gun-room. Mildred warns that three other Fairfield women saw the same black drapery at the same spot, each meeting a tragic end—one fell over a cliff, another died in childbirth, and a third was thrown from her horse. She insists Alice has received her warning and should leave the Grange before suffering a similar fate.
Chapter 18
XVIII: The Brothers’ Walk
Harry and Charles walk together at night, discussing Charles's financial troubles and the anger of the old squire. Harry advises frugality and secrecy, while Charles worries about supporting Alice and considers selling Carwell Grange. The conversation reveals tension and Harry's hidden motives.
Chapter 19
XIX: Coming In
Charles returns late to Carwell Grange, prompting a tender but strained conversation with Alice. She pleads for him to share his anxieties, but he evades full disclosure. As days pass in monotonous solitude, Charles grows increasingly careworn and gloomy, while Alice conceals her own fears and tries to lift his spirits. She then reveals she is pregnant, bringing a brief revival of affection and a new focus on hopeful preparations.
Chapter 20
XX: Harry Appears at the Grange
Charles Fairfield receives a visit from his brother Harry at the Grange. Harry brings news from Wyvern and reports that the old squire is crosser than ever. He also delivers troubling news about a woman in Hoxton who is becoming demanding and threatening to cause trouble. The brothers discuss the situation, with Harry's demeanor shifting between jovial and cunning, revealing underlying tensions.
Chapter 21
Harry's Beer and Conversation
Harry and Charles Fairfield have a tense conversation about the mysterious woman from Hoxton who claims to be Charles's wife. Charles is anxious about the potential threat to his marriage to Alice Maybell and the legitimacy of any future heir to Wyvern. Harry expresses his belief that Charles may indeed be married to the other woman, but agrees to help keep watch. They nearly come to blows but reconcile, and Harry leaves without seeing Alice, advising Charles to keep money ready and stay alert.
Chapter 22
The Trout
Charles Fairfield goes trout fishing in the glen near Carwell to escape his anxieties, but his mind is troubled by the changed demeanor of his brother Harry and the threat of a mysterious woman who may be plotting against him. He resolves to confess the truth to Alice, but upon returning to the Grange he discovers an unfamiliar carriage, which he fears may bring unwanted visitors and endanger their privacy.
Chapter 23
The Visitor
Lady Wyndale visits Alice at Carwell Grange, having discovered her whereabouts from the housekeeper at Wyvern. Alice explains that Charles insisted on secrecy due to his financial troubles and a quarrel with his father. Lady Wyndale offers Alice a refuge at Oulton and promises to write to Charles. Charles returns and receives the visit with strained politeness, but the encounter briefly lifts his spirits.
Chapter 24
XXIV: The Summons
Charles Fairfield wrestles with the secret of a mysterious claim against him, torn between confessing to Alice and protecting her from the truth. After a tense night where Alice, already distraught, begs him to reveal his troubles, he lies, blaming only debts. Later, a moment of tenderness and hope is overshadowed by his resolve to finally tell her, but fear of her fragile health stays his hand. Meanwhile, old Mildred Tarnley is caught trying to break into Alice's locked drawer to find Charles's address, hinting at a summons that drives Charles to depart hastily, leaving Alice heartbroken.
Chapter 25
Lilly Dogger Is Sent to Bed
Lilly Dogger, a young servant girl, is scolded and sent to bed by the harsh Mrs. Tarnley after finishing her chores late at night. Once in bed, Lilly becomes curious about Mrs. Tarnley's secretive behavior, including barricading the door and preparing tea for a mysterious late-night visitor. Despite her fear and curiosity, Lilly eventually falls asleep, leaving the identity of the stranger unknown.
Chapter 26
The Lady Has Her Tea
A mysterious blind lady arrives at Carwell Grange and interrogates Lilly Dogger about the Fairfield family, learning that Charles Fairfield is the master and that Harry Fairfield is seldom there. She also questions Mildred Tarnley about the family's finances and the marriage of Harry to a parson's daughter.
Chapter 27
XXVII: Through the House
Mildred Tarnley assists a mysterious tall lady who has arrived at the house. The lady experiences a strange fit or seizure, then recovers and is led through the house to a warm bedroom. She asks about Master Harry and his wife, and after Mildred leaves to prepare food, the lady drinks brandy from a bottle in her bag.
Chapter 28
The Bell Rings
In the dead of night, Mrs. Tarnley is roused by a bell from Alice's room, who anxiously inquires if Charles has arrived. Mildred lies to calm her, then tends to the mysterious woman (the Vrau) upstairs, all while wrestling with her own violent thoughts and fears about the stranger's presence and Charles's possible return.
Chapter 29
Tom Is Ordered Up
Mrs. Tarnley wakes Tom from his sleep and instructs him to go out and meet the master (Charles Fairfield) on Cressley Common. She warns him that the big woman from Hoxton, who has been causing trouble for Master Harry, has arrived at the Grange and is in the bedroom over the hall door. Tom is to relay this message to Charles and guide him to enter through the kitchen door if he decides to come. Meanwhile, Mrs. Tarnley visits the mysterious woman, who is eating greedily and displays jealousy and bitterness, hinting at a past connection with Charles and a long-standing grievance.
Chapter 30
The Old Soldier Grows More Friendly, and Frightens Mrs. Tarnley
The mysterious 'Dutchwoman' (old soldier) attempts to win over Mildred Tarnley with promises of future rewards when she becomes lady of Wyvern, but Mildred remains wary and refuses her offers of brandy. The old soldier grows insistent, physically grasping Mildred's hand and demanding friendship. After a sudden fit of hysteria, she retires to bed, instructing Mildred to leave her undisturbed and to keep the connecting closet closed, deepening the sense of fear and secrecy.
Chapter 31
XXXI: News from Cressley Common
Mildred Tarnley anxiously awaits news from Cressley Common, fearing the arrival of Charles Fairfield and the exposure of the secret involving Alice and the blind woman. She sends Tom to intercept Charles, who decides not to come, leaving Mildred relieved but still troubled by the precarious situation.
Chapter 32
An Unlooked-for Return
Charles Fairfield returns unexpectedly to Carwell Grange late at night, exhausted and suicidal. Mildred Tarnley confronts him about his responsibilities to Alice Maybell and the mysterious woman who has arrived, urging him to stand by Alice and their unborn child. Charles insists he is not married to the other woman, and Mildred advises him to leave before daybreak to avoid further trouble.
Chapter 33
Charles Fairfield Alone
Charles Fairfield, unable to sleep, wrestles with anxiety and plans a sudden escape with Alice from Carwell Grange. He writes a letter to Alice instructing her to meet him in Lonsdale, and another to his brother Harry asking him to sell the farm and manage affairs, while concealing his presence from a mysterious woman who has arrived. Exhausted, he falls into a troubled sleep haunted by a horrible dream.
Chapter 34
XXXIV: Awake
In the stillness of night, the household sleeps uneasily. Charles Fairfield awakens from a nightmare to hear screams from his wife Alice, who is in distress. The chapter contrasts the serene night with the turmoil within the house, as Alice, comforted by Dulcibella, fears for her unborn child and reflects on her mother's death. Meanwhile, Mildred Tarnley, suspicious of the mysterious woman, locks her in her room, fearing her malevolent presence.
Chapter 35
Restless
Mildred Tarnley, unable to sleep due to her unease about the mysterious Dutchwoman, repeatedly checks on her throughout the night. She finds the woman seemingly dead-like in sleep but alive, and later discovers her sitting on the stairs, claiming she cannot rest in the state room for fear of being pried upon by Harry Fairfield's wife. After a tense exchange, Mildred locks the door, leaving the woman confined until morning.
Chapter 36
Through the Wall
Alice awakens in the night to mysterious sounds and a sense of dread. Her fears are realized when a hidden door opens and a blind, disfigured woman enters her room, attempting to attack her with a knife. Alice escapes and flees the house with Mildred Tarnley, seeking refuge in the woods.
Chapter 37
A Messenger
In the aftermath of a terrifying encounter with a mysterious blind woman, Alice is comforted by old Mildred Tarnley and Dulcibella Crane. Mildred dispatches Lilly Dogger as a messenger to summon Mark Topham, the constable, and Squire Rodney to the Grange, citing attempted murder. The chapter captures Alice's hysteria, Mildred's pragmatic ruthlessness, and the mobilization of local authority.
Chapter 38
Unreasonable Bertha
Charles confronts his estranged wife Bertha, who accuses him of bigamy and attempted murder. Their bitter argument escalates until Bertha suffers a fit, and Charles, tormented by guilt and despair, contemplates suicide.
Chapter 39
An Abduction
Charles Fairfield, driven into a corner, resolves to flee with Alice to escape his troubles. He plans for Alice and Dulcibella to travel ahead while he follows. Upon returning, he learns that Squire Rodney has arrived with constables and arrested the mysterious woman, taking her to Wykeford prison. Charles reacts with fury, blaming Tom Clinton and vowing to confront Rodney.
Chapter 40
XL: Pursuit
Mildred Tarnley and Tom discuss the aftermath of the arrest and Charles Fairfield's pursuit of Squire Rodney, who has taken the mysterious woman into custody. They debate the motives and potential violence of the confrontation, while expressing concern for Alice Maybell's safety and recovery.
Chapter 41
Day—Twilight—Darkness
Alice, in a state of severe nervous shock after the murder attempt, is visited by Mildred Tarnley who advises her to wait for Charles's return before leaving Carwell Grange. As the day wanes, Alice's terror of the Dutchwoman's return intensifies, and even the servants become infected with fear. Charles remains absent, and Tom's errand to Wykeford fails to locate him.
Chapter 42
XLII: Hatherton
Charles Fairfield, driven by wrath and compunction, rides to Hatherton to bail Bertha Velderkaust, but learns bail is impossible. He vents his fury at Squire Rodney and, despite his own troubles, arranges for attorney Peregrine Hincks to send money to the imprisoned woman, revealing his conflicted sense of duty and exhaustion.
Chapter 43
The Welcome
Charles returns home to Carwell Grange, exhausted and feverish, plagued by spectral illusions and memory lapses. He is welcomed by Alice, who has been anxiously waiting. Their emotional reunion brings relief, but Charles's physical and mental state remains fragile.
Chapter 44
The Wykeford Doctor
Charles Fairfield lies gravely ill with fever, and the Wykeford doctor attends him. Alice, his wife, is in a state of anxious suspense, pleading for any sign of improvement. The doctor is cautiously pessimistic, hinting at a possible fatal outcome, while Alice struggles with her fear and sorrow.
Chapter 45
XLV: Speech Returns
Charles Fairfield, recovering from a life-threatening fever, remains dangerously weak. Doctor Willett instructs Alice to keep claret, port, and brandy constantly at hand to prevent fainting, which could be fatal. Charles, in his delirium, speaks of his brother Willie's death and entrusts Alice with a sealed envelope of letters, insisting that a certain woman 'mustn't be prosecuted' because she is mad. Alice tenderly nurses him, and he slowly regains enough strength to ask about events before his illness.
Chapter 46
Harry Drinks a Glass and Spills a Glass
Harry Fairfield visits his ailing brother Charles, who is recovering from a severe illness. Despite Alice's concerns, Charles insists on seeing Harry alone. During their conversation, Charles confesses his distress over Bertha's accusations and swears he was never married to her, pleading with Harry to believe him. Harry responds coolly, and as he prepares to leave, Charles suddenly dies, his final words unspoken.
Chapter 47
Home to Wyvern
After Charles Fairfield's funeral, Harry Fairfield returns to Wyvern and reports to the old Squire, who refuses to attend the burial and expresses bitter regret. The Squire later shows unexpected kindness to Dobbs. Meanwhile, Alice Maybell, now Charles's widow, lies ill at Carwell Grange, grieving and dreading the future.
Chapter 48
A Twilight Visit
Harry Fairfield visits Carwell Grange in the evening, speaking with old Mildred Tarnley and then with the ailing Alice Fairfield. He discusses the jailed woman Bertha and persuades Alice to sign a paper declining to prosecute, while also revealing his suspicion that Charles and Bertha were secretly married.
Chapter 49
XLIX: The Heir of the Fairfields
Alice Fairfield falls dangerously ill after childbirth, attended by Doctor Willett and old Dulcibella Crane. A son is born, the heir to the Fairfield estate. Harry Fairfield arrives days later, expresses relief at not being the heir, and pledges his support to Alice and the child, hinting at secrets that would make claiming Wyvern dangerous for him.
Chapter 50
L: Bertha Velderkaust
Harry Fairfield visits Bertha Velderkaust in prison at Hatherton, where she insists on being called Madame Bertha Fairfield of Wyvern. He tries to dissuade her from claiming a marriage to his brother Charles, revealing that Charles had a legitimate son and heir. Bertha is defiant and bitter, but Harry offers to support her if she abandons her claim.
Chapter 51
LI: Sergeant-Major Archdale
Harry Fairfield, a captain in the county militia, returns to Wyvern and meets Sergeant-Major Archdale, whom he recruits for a confidential stewardship role at Noulton farm and Warhampton, hinting at future troubles and the looming death of the old Squire.
Chapter 52
A Talk with the Squire
Harry Fairfield, after a long day's ride and a heavy meal, falls asleep in the dining room and dreams of the old Squire's death. He is awakened by Tom Ward, who tells him the Squire is calling for him. The Squire, having learned of the birth of a child at Carwell Grange, rages against Alice Maybell and Charles Fairfield, denouncing Alice as treacherous and expressing disdain for the coming inheritance disputes. He reminisces about the past, drinks with Tom Ward, and ultimately dismisses Harry with contempt, lamenting the decline of the Fairfield line.
Chapter 53
Harry Fairfield Grows Uneasy
Harry Fairfield visits Dr. Willett to inquire about the health of the young mother at Carwell Grange, learning she is very ill with fever. He later arrives at the Grange, where the household is in gloom and silence, and speaks with old Mildred Tarnley about the family's troubles and financial strain.
Chapter 54
A Drive to Twyford
Harry Fairfield, concerned for the health of his brother's infant son, arranges with Doctor Willett to have the child moved from the fever-ridden Carwell Grange to a safer location in Twyford. Despite objections from Mildred Tarnley, Harry drives her and the baby to a humble but clean cottage, where a nurse will take over care. The journey is long and silent, reflecting Harry's anxiety and the melancholy landscape.
Chapter 55
LV: How Fares the Child?
Alice Fairfield lies gravely ill at Carwell Grange, attended by Dr. Willett and Lady Wyndale, while the baby sent to Twyford for safety is reported dead. Harry Fairfield arrives with a troubling suspicion that the child at Twyford may not be the same one, and he insists Mildred Tarnley accompany him to investigate. The chapter explores grief, suspicion, and the looming sense of a curse over the Fairfield family.
Chapter 56
The Old Squire Leaves Wyvern
The old Squire of Wyvern, facing his final illness, summons his lawyer, the parson, and his son Harry to hear his will read. He reaffirms the bequest of three hundred a year to Alice despite Harry's objections, refuses to remit a claim on the vicarage, and grows delirious as night falls. The next morning he receives the Sacrament, then bids farewell to his faithful servant Tom Ward. After the Squire's death, a stately funeral is held, and Harry Fairfield assumes control of Wyvern, with Sergeant-Major Archdale becoming a trusted advisor under the new regime.
Chapter 57
LVII: Marjory Trevellian
This chapter introduces the reader to the secluded life of good Mrs. Marjory Trevellian, a kind and industrious widow living in an antique cottage with a little boy named William Henry, whom she calls her 'Fairy' or 'Prince.' The boy, now past eleven, has lived with her since infancy, supported by a small quarterly allowance from his father, a mysterious 'unfortunate merchant.' Their life is simple and happy, filled with games, fairy tales, and occasional visits from the entertaining but seedy Tom Orange, who teaches the boy skittles and boxing. Marjory imposes one strict rule: the boy must not play with other children, lest he be taken away. The chapter emphasizes their deep mutual affection and contentment with their unchanging, isolated existence.
Chapter 58
LVIII: The Enchanted Garden
Little Willie Fairlace, living with his grandmother Marjory Trevellian, begins lessons with Mr. Wharton. On his walks he discovers an old walled garden that fascinates him. After several attempts, he is invited inside by a kind lady in black and her daughter Amy. He plays with Amy, has tea, and forms a new friendship, which Marjory approves of.
Chapter 59
LIX: An Old Friend
Harry Fairfield visits Alice at Stanlake Farm, bringing news of Bertha Velderkaust's death and the reversion of a charge on Carwell. He discusses his pragmatic views on marriage and inquires about a young boy playing skittles with Amy, whom Alice describes as the son of a Henry, living with Marjory Trevellian.
Chapter 60
LX: Tom Orange
Tom Orange visits Little Miss Amy and Marjory Trevellian's cottage while Marjory is away. He entertains the boy with songs and antics, reads Marjory's letters, and asks about Carwell Grange and Wyvern. After playing skittles, he leaves, promising to return.
Chapter 61
The Hour and the Man
Tom Orange returns late to the cottage, and Marjory Daw is in distress. The next morning, she prepares a special breakfast for the little boy, who is unaware that he is to be taken away by Mr. Archdale. When Archdale arrives, the boy hides in a press, and Marjory lies, saying the boy has run away.
Chapter 62
The March to Noulton Farm
Sergeant-Major Archdale forcibly retrieves a boy from Marjory Daw's cottage, marching him away despite her desperate pleas. During the journey, the boy's innocent chatter leads to Tom Orange's eventual punishment. They stop at the Sergeant's home, where his frail daughter welcomes the boy with kindness and companionship.
Chapter 63
LXIII: A Silent Farewell
The chapter depicts the grim, regimented life at Noulton Farm under the cold and cruel Sergeant-Major Archdale. The little boy befriends Mary Archdale, who is dying of a broken heart after her love for Willie Fairlace was thwarted by her father. The boy also conspires with Tom Orange to run away, but Mary's death intervenes, leaving him in grief.
Chapter 64
LXIV: The March by Night
Harry Fairfield, under cover of night, escapes from Noulton Farm with the help of Tom Orange. After a long and arduous journey through rain and fear, he faces several dangers, including a policeman, a suspicious innkeeper, and a terrifying encounter with Sergeant-Major Archdale, before finally reaching Hatherton.
Chapter 65
Conclusion
The novel concludes with the resolution of the Fairfield inheritance. Harry Fairfield, dying from a gunshot wound, confesses that he swapped the infant heir with a changeling from a workhouse, intending to pass the boy off as his own illegitimate son. The true heir, Henry Fairfield, is reunited with his mother Alice and his nurse Marjory Trevellian. With ample proof, he is accepted as the rightful heir to Wyvern. The epilogue describes the happy futures of the main characters: Henry will marry his adopted sister, Tom Orange prospers in Australia, and Mildred Tarnley and Dulcibella Crane live out their days in comfort.
