The Masqueraders · Chapter
XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine explained
Robin reveals his true identity to Letty and tells her the full story of his family's adventures, including Prudence's masquerade as Peter Merriot and Sir Anthony's role in her rescue.
What happens
Robin reveals his true identity to Letty and tells her the full story of his family's adventures, including Prudence's masquerade as Peter Merriot and Sir Anthony's role in her rescue. Letty is delighted and accepts Robin's proposal. Meanwhile, Lord Barham enjoys his newfound status, and Robin visits Sir Humphrey Grayson to formally ask for Letty's hand, revealing himself as l'Inconnu.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Prudence arrives at Fanshawe’s house expecting a social gathering where her duel with Rensley will be noticed,…
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Identity and Masquerade
Robin reveals his true identity to Letty and Sir Humphrey, shedding the alias of l'Inconnu and Robin Lacey to become Robert Tremaine, heir to Barham.
- Love and Marriage
Robin proposes to Letty and formally asks Sir Humphrey for her hand, securing a marriage that will restore her social standing.
- Honor and Reputation
Letty's reputation is redeemed by her engagement to the heir of a viscount, and Lord Barham's claim is publicly acknowledged.
Characters to notice
- Robin Tremaine
Reveals his true identity to Letty, proposes to her, and later visits Sir Humphrey to ask for her hand in marriage.
- Letty Grayson
Learns Robin's true identity and the full story of his family; joyfully accepts his proposal.
- Prudence Tremaine
Mentioned as having masqueraded as Peter Merriot; Robin plans to fetch her from Dartrey.
- Sir Anthony Fanshawe
Revealed to have rescued Prudence from the law and to have ambitions to marry her.
- Viscount Barham
Enjoys his proven claim and social success; gives Robin permission to bring Prudence to Barham.
- Mr. Merriot
Receives Robin's visit and gives his blessing for Robin to marry Letty.
Key passages
“My darling, my name is Robin, and I’m an adventurer! Will you still marry me?”
Robin confesses his true identity as an adventurer and asks Letty if she will still have him.
Robin reveals his real name and nature to Letty during his proposal.
“I am Tremaine of Barham. A lesser man might have shown meanness.”
Lord Barham asserts his noble identity and magnanimity in settling with Rensley.
Lord Barham's confident declaration of his rightful status.
“I am he. I am the Unknown who killed Markham, certainly. But I beg you won’t mention it.”
Robin admits to Sir Humphrey that he is l'Inconnu, the man who killed Markham, but asks for discretion.
Robin reveals his role as Letty's mysterious champion to her father.
