# VI: The Decision explained — The Great Roxhythe

> Chapter companion for The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer.

## What happens

Christopher Dart, having decided to leave England for Holland, visits Lady Frances Montgomery to bid her farewell. He confesses his deep emotional turmoil over his broken trust and love for Lord Roxhythe, expressing his need to escape the constant reminders of him. Lady Frances offers comfort and friendship, and they part with a promise to write.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Obsession

Christopher's intense, unrequited love for Roxhythe dominates his thoughts and drives his decision to leave England, illustrating the theme of obsessive love.

### Friendship and Mentorship

The tender farewell between Christopher and Lady Frances highlights the importance of friendship as a source of solace and support.

## Character check-ins

### Lord Roxhythe

Christopher's former master and beloved, whose betrayal has driven Christopher to leave England.

### Lady Frances Montgomery

Christopher's confidante and friend, who listens to his sorrow and offers comfort before his departure.

### Roderick Dart

Christopher's brother, to whom he writes about his coming to the Hague, though Christopher admits he never cared for him greatly.

## Key lines

> I should be acting falsely to all that I hold most sacred if I gave way to my longing to be with him.

Christopher believes that returning to Roxhythe would betray his own principles.

_Christopher explains to Lady Frances why he cannot go back to Roxhythe._

> It is tearing my heart out of my body.

Leaving Roxhythe feels like a violent, painful separation.

_Christopher describes the emotional agony of his departure._

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