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The Elizabeth Gaskell Library · September 30 · 12 min

A Dark Night's Work Chapter 13

In which Ellinor confronts the harrowing news of Dixon’s indictment, and wrestles with her resolve to return to England to support the old servant in his direst hour, despite the advice and sympathy of friends who would have her stay. A voyage fraught with unforeseen mishap and delay ensues, adding a further cloud of uncertainty to her anxious journey homewards.

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In which Ellinor confronts the harrowing news of Dixon’s indictment, and wrestles with her resolve to return to England to support the old servant in his direst hour, despite the advice and sympathy of friends who would have her stay. A voyage fraught with unforeseen mishap and delay ensues, adding a further cloud of uncertainty to her anxious journey homewards.

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