The next morning, Benedict accompanied Anthony to the duel. And if he killed Simon, he'd have to flee the country and Benedict would be head of the family in every way that mattered. He said if he died, the estate would pass to Benedict. Henry told him he could be himself without judgment or expectation at the studio and invited Benedict to come back anytime.īenedict returned home that night to find that Anthony had challenged Simon to a duel to defend Daphne's honor. Henry told him he had potential, but he brushed the compliment off. He continued to work long after everyone else had left the party. When prompted to go have some fun, Benedict sat down at an easel and began to work. When Benedict arrived at Henry's studio, he was surprised to find several topless women posing. Henry then invited Benedict to visit his studio, saying Benedict might like it. They talked about Benedict's own art, which was not present at the event, surprising Henry. īenedict met with Henry Granville again at another event. She told him she wasn't, but also that she wouldn't tell him if she were. Benedict asked her if she was Lady Whistledown.
She was envious of Lady Whistledown for being able to write and publish even as a woman. He made a critical comment about one piece to Lady Danbury, only to find out that the artist, Henry Granville, was right next to her.īenedict had another late night conversation with Eloise, in which she encouraged him to pursue art if that's what made him happy, because he, as a man, had the freedom to do that while she, as a woman, couldn't pursue writing. Īt an event, Benedict looked at some artwork. Instead of scolding her, he joined her and they talked about each of them wanting something different from life than what was expected of them. Soon after, he also found Eloise outside smoking on a swing. Later, at an event, Benedict was tasked with dancing with Daphne to draw her away from Simon. Colin started to tell her, using farm animals as an example, but Benedict stopped him with a slap to his head. When her mother refused to tell her, Eloise sat between Colin and Benedict, whom she assumed knew. When his sister, Eloise, learned from her friend, Penelope, that one of the Featheringtons' maids was pregnant without being married, she became concerned it could happen to her, as she was unaware of how women become pregnant. He showed little interest in the societal goings-on. 1.7 Kate's Accident and Featherington Ballīenedict accompanied his family to his sister's presentation to the queen at the start of the 1813 social season.1.5 Starting School and Anthony and Edwina's Wedding.
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