# The Last Chronicle of Barset — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope.

- [How Did He Get It?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/i-how-did-he-get-it.md): The chapter introduces the Reverend Josiah Crawley, a poor, moody, and hardworking perpetual curate of Hogglestock, who is accused of stealing a cheque for twenty pounds. It details his difficult life, his devoted wife, 
- [By Heavens He Had Better Not!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/ii-by-heavens-he-had-better-not.md): The chapter introduces Major Grantly's romantic interest in Grace Crawley, which causes consternation among the Grantly family. Archdeacon Grantly vehemently opposes the match, threatening to disinherit his son, while Mr
- [III: The Archdeacon's Threat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/iii-the-archdeacon-s-threat.md): The archdeacon confronts his son Major Grantly about his rumored attachment to Grace Crawley, threatening to stop his income if he marries her. The major defiantly asserts his independence, leading to a tense family dinn
- [The Clergyman's House at Hogglestock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/iv-the-clergyman-s-house-at-hogglestock.md): Mrs. Crawley returns from Silverbridge with the grievous news that her husband must appear before the magistrates to answer the charge of theft. She struggles to persuade him to attend voluntarily rather than be fetched 
- [What the World Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/v-what-the-world-thought-about-it.md): The chapter explores the widespread public reaction to Mr. Crawley's alleged theft, focusing on the divided opinions among the Barsetshire gentry and clergy. Archdeacon Grantly fears the scandal will ruin his family's re

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- [Grace Crawley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/vi-grace-crawley.md)
- [Miss Prettyman's Private Room](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/vii-miss-prettyman-s-private-room.md)
- [Mr. Crawley Is Taken to Silverbridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/viii-mr-crawley-is-taken-to-silverbridge.md)
- [Grace Crawley Goes to Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/ix-grace-crawley-goes-to-allington.md)
- [Dinner at Framley Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/x-dinner-at-framley-court.md)
- [The Bishop Sends His Inhibition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xi-the-bishop-sends-his-inhibition.md)
- [Mr. Crawley Seeks for Sympathy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xii-mr-crawley-seeks-for-sympathy.md)
- [The Bishop's Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xiii-the-bishop-s-angel.md)
- [Major Grantly Consults a Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xiv-major-grantly-consults-a-friend.md)
- [Up in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xv-up-in-london.md)
- [Down at Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xvi-down-at-allington.md)
- [Mr. Crawley Is Summoned to Barchester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xvii-mr-crawley-is-summoned-to-barchester.md)
- [The Bishop of Barchester Is Crushed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xviii-the-bishop-of-barchester-is-crushed.md)
- [Where Did It Come from?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xix-where-did-it-come-from.md)
- [What Mr. Walker Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xx-what-mr-walker-thought-about-it.md)
- [Mr. Robarts on His Embassy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxi-mr-robarts-on-his-embassy.md)
- [Major Grantly at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxii-major-grantly-at-home.md)
- [Miss Lily Dale's Resolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxiii-miss-lily-dale-s-resolution.md)
- [Mrs. Dobbs Broughton's Dinner-Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxiv-mrs-dobbs-broughton-s-dinner-party.md)
- [Miss Madalina Demolines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxv-miss-madalina-demolines.md)
- [The Picture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxvi-the-picture.md)
- [A Hero at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxvii-a-hero-at-home.md)
- [Showing How Major Grantly Took a Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxviii-showing-how-major-grantly-took-a-walk.md)
- [Miss Lily Dale's Logic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxix-miss-lily-dale-s-logic.md)
- [Showing What Major Grantly Did After His Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxx-showing-what-major-grantly-did-after-his-walk.md)
- [XXXI: Showing How Major Grantly Returned to Guestwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxi-showing-how-major-grantly-returned-to-guestwick.md)
- [Mr. Toogood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxii-mr-toogood.md)
- [The Plumstead Foxes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-plumstead-foxes.md)
- [Mrs. Proudie Sends for Her Lawyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxiv-mrs-proudie-sends-for-her-lawyer.md)
- [Lily Dale Writes Two Words in Her Book](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxv-lily-dale-writes-two-words-in-her-book.md)
- [Grace Crawley Returns Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxvi-grace-crawley-returns-home.md)
- [Hook Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxvii-hook-court.md)
- [Jael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxviii-jael.md)
- [A New Flirtation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xxxix-a-new-flirtation.md)
- [Mr. Toogood's Ideas About Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xl-mr-toogood-s-ideas-about-society.md)
- [Grace Crawley at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xli-grace-crawley-at-home.md)
- [Mr. Toogood Travels Professionally](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlii-mr-toogood-travels-professionally.md)
- [Mr. Crosbie Goes Into the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xliii-mr-crosbie-goes-into-the-city.md)
- [XLIV: “I Suppose I Must Let You Have It.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xliv-i-suppose-i-must-let-you-have-it.md)
- [Lily Dale Goes to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlv-lily-dale-goes-to-london.md)
- [The Bayswater Romance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlvi-the-bayswater-romance.md)
- [Dr. Tempest at the Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlvii-dr-tempest-at-the-palace.md)
- [The Softness of Sir Raffle Buffle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlviii-the-softness-of-sir-raffle-buffle.md)
- [Near the Close](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlix-near-the-close.md)
- [Lady Lufton's Proposition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/l-lady-lufton-s-proposition.md)
- [Mrs. Dobbs Broughton Piles Her Fagots](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/li-mrs-dobbs-broughton-piles-her-fagots.md)
- [Why Don’t You Have an “It” for Yourself?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lii-why-don-t-you-have-an-it-for-yourself.md)
- [Rotten Row](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/liii-rotten-row.md)
- [The Clerical Commission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/liv-the-clerical-commission.md)
- [LV: Framley Parsonage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lv-framley-parsonage.md)
- [The Archdeacon Goes to Framley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lvi-the-archdeacon-goes-to-framley.md)
- [A Double Pledge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lvii-a-double-pledge.md)
- [The Cross-Grainedness of Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lviii-the-cross-grainedness-of-men.md)
- [A Lady Presents Her Compliments to Miss L. D.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lix-a-lady-presents-her-compliments-to-miss-l-d.md)
- [The End of Jael and Sisera](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lx-the-end-of-jael-and-sisera.md)
- [It's Dogged as Does It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxi-it-s-dogged-as-does-it.md)
- [Mr. Crawley's Letter to the Dean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxii-mr-crawley-s-letter-to-the-dean.md)
- [Two Visitors to Hogglestock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxiii-two-visitors-to-hogglestock.md)
- [The Tragedy in Hook Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxiv-the-tragedy-in-hook-court.md)
- [Miss Van Siever Makes Her Choice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxv-miss-van-siever-makes-her-choice.md)
- [Requiescat in Pace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxvi-requiescat-in-pace.md)
- [In Memoriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxvii-in-memoriam.md)
- [The Obstinacy of Mr. Crawley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxviii-the-obstinacy-of-mr-crawley.md)
- [Mr. Crawley's Last Appearance in His Own Pulpit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxix-mr-crawley-s-last-appearance-in-his-own-pulpit.md)
- [LXX: Mrs. Arabin Is Caught](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxx-mrs-arabin-is-caught.md)
- [Mr. Toogood at Silverbridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxi-mr-toogood-at-silverbridge.md)
- [Mr. Toogood at The Dragon of Wantly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxii-mr-toogood-at-the-dragon-of-wantly.md)
- [There Is Comfort at Plumstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxiii-there-is-comfort-at-plumstead.md)
- [LXXIV: The Crawleys Are Informed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxiv-the-crawleys-are-informed.md)
- [Madalina's Heart Is Bleeding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxv-madalina-s-heart-is-bleeding.md)
- [I Think He Is Light of Heart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxvi-i-think-he-is-light-of-heart.md)
- [The Shattered Tree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-shattered-tree.md)
- [The Arabins Return to Barchester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-arabins-return-to-barchester.md)
- [Mr. Crawley Speaks of His Coat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxix-mr-crawley-speaks-of-his-coat.md)
- [Miss Demolines Desires to Become a Finger-Post](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxx-miss-demolines-desires-to-become-a-finger-post.md)
- [Barchester Cloisters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxxi-barchester-cloisters.md)
- [The Last Scene at Hogglestock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxxii-the-last-scene-at-hogglestock.md)
- [Mr. Crawley Is Conquered](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxxiii-mr-crawley-is-conquered.md)
- [LXXXIV: Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lxxxiv-conclusion.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/endnotes.md)

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