Ep. 1163, David Balfour, Part 9 of 9, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Summary
This episode of The Classic Tales Podcast features a reading from Chapter 26 to Chapter 28 of Robert Louis Stevenson’s *Kidnapped*. The narrative follows David Balfour as he navigates the complex and tense dynamics between himself, Catriona, and her father, James More. After a period of strained silence, David receives news of his inheritance, prompting James More to demand a marriage proposal. David confronts the father, insisting on Catriona’s consent, leading to a heated confrontation where Catriona reveals her deep resentment and ultimately refuses the union.
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David's Awkward Breakfast with Catriona and James
David's Misunderstanding of Catriona's Coldness
David's Regret and James More's Highland Songs
James More's Gloomy Fits and Arrival of Letters
Catriona Inherits Shaw's and James Proposes Marriage
David Refuses James's Threats and Demands
David and Catriona's Painful Walk and Miscommunication
Catriona's Outburst and David's Anger in the Streets
David Confronts James and Discovers Catriona's Note
Allan Breck Arrives and Advises David on Women
Dinner with Allan and Catriona's Joyful Reaction
Suspicion at Bazin's Inn and David's Plan
Romantic Reconciliation on the Beach at Dunkirk
Allan's Return and James's Offer of Cluny's Treasure
Sword Fight, Catriona's Choice, and the Escape
Flight to Paris and Haldie's Deathbed Blessing
Conclusion, Marriage, and Final Advertisements
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