Ivanhoe, Chapter 21 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. De Bracy abandons his rescue disguise and distrusts Bois-Guilbert, who declares his interest in Rebecca and her father’s wealth.
2. The captors reach Torquilstone, where Cedric recognizes Norman involvement and demands protection for Rowena.
3. The prisoners are separated, leaving Cedric and Athelstane together while Rowena, Rebecca, her father, and the servants are confined elsewhere.
4. Cedric recalls Harold and blames foreign luxury for Saxon weakness, while Athelstane repeatedly asks about food.
5. Over their meal, Cedric offers ransom and Athelstane sends Front-de-Bœuf a challenge to combat.
6. Three horn blasts outside the gate interrupt the meal and cause a stir within the castle.

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Cedric blames the adoption of foreign luxury for Saxon defeat. His account turns the room’s decoration into evidence for his political beliefs.

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