6Chapter 6: Belle Jefferson's Prudence
26Chapter 26: Confessions at Morning Dew
7Chapter 7: Florence's Quiet Comfort
27Chapter 27: Lessons in Restraint
8Chapter 8: Rumour's Slow Conspiracy
28Chapter 28: The First Sought Hand
9Chapter 9: An Offer in the Long Gallery
29Chapter 29: Oaths That Do Not Bind
10Chapter 10: Prospect and Price
30Chapter 30: The Assembly's Test
11Chapter 11: A Suitor of Gentle Means
31Chapter 31: Merle's Renewed Intrigue
12Chapter 12: The Duke's Imperious Terms
32Chapter 32: A Man Stands Bare Before His Peers
13Chapter 13: Bonnie's Quiet Refusal
33Chapter 33: The Speech That Changes Measure
14Chapter 14: The Steward's Silent Plea
34Chapter 34: Vindication and Muttered Discontent
15Chapter 15: Issa Sundance's Defence
35Chapter 35: Moonlight over Ashbourne
16Chapter 16: Merle's Smiling Ambition
36Chapter 36: An Unpressured Question
17Chapter 17: Negotiations of Dignity
37Chapter 37: Sovereignty Chosen
18Chapter 18: The Conservatory of Tension
38Chapter 38: The Pledge of New Vows
19Chapter 19: The Demand of Rescue
39Chapter 39: Household Concord
20Chapter 20: Flight to Woburn's Hearth
40Chapter 40: Autumn of Quiet Strength
