Far from the Madding Crowd, Chapter 28 summary
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In Chapter 28, Bathsheba meets Troy among the ferns, where his dazzling sword exercises frighten and enthrall her while concealing how sharp his weapon is. He cuts off a lock of her hair, keeps it, and kisses her, leaving her overwhelmed by emotion, tears, and a sense of wrongdoing.
What happens
- Bathsheba first turns homeward, then returns to keep her appointment with Troy in a hollow among the ferns.
- Troy demonstrates sword movements and persuades Bathsheba to stand still while his blade flashes closely around her.
- He cuts off a lock of her hair and pierces a caterpillar resting on her bodice without hurting her.
- Troy reveals that his sword is sharp and admits lying about it to prevent her from moving.
- He keeps the severed lock, kisses Bathsheba, and leaves her tearful and emotionally overwhelmed.
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