The Forsyte Saga – Complete, Chapter 59 summary
Chapter 59 of 116 · Part 2 · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 59, Val Dartie tells Holly about his parents’ divorce proceedings, declares his love, and treats their kiss as an engagement before Jolly confronts them. Jolly challenges him to join the Imperial Yeomanry, and Val accepts because he fears losing Holly’s respect, turning their private happiness into a commitment to enlist.
What happens
- When Holly misses their riding meeting again, Val goes to Robin Hill and finds her alone.
- Val explains his family’s divorce trouble, asks Holly to marry him, and kisses her.
- Jolly interrupts, disputes their right to become engaged without consultation, and calls them too young.
- Jolly declares his intention to join the Imperial Yeomanry and dares Val to join too.
- Fearing disgrace before Holly, Val accepts and agrees to meet Jolly at the recruiting office the next day.
- Alone with Holly, Val minimizes the danger, kisses her repeatedly, and rides back to town feeling more possessive.
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What to notice
Jolly changes the dispute over the engagement into a test of courage. Val must choose between feared humiliation and a military commitment that threatens separation from Holly.
Quick check
Why does Val accept Jolly’s challenge?
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