Framley Parsonage
Chapters 34 to 36

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Chapter 34
Lady Lufton is Taken By Surprise

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Chapter 35
The Story of King Cophetua

Vis inertiae
Latin, "force of inactivity."  Lady Lufton disapproves of Lucy for being too passionate and active; she believes that beauty is to be found in restraint and reticence.  Perhaps Trollope uses Latin as a reminder of Griselda (Lufton's favorite prospect for her son's marriage), who with her passivity and coldness is reminiscent of a classical statue.  See commentary on Chapter 11. 
[JM]
 

 Chapter 36
Kidnaping at Hogglestock

Duc ad me
Latin, literally "lead to me," but also could be "come here."  Trollope describes the good rapport that some men have with children as a knack for duc ad me.  [JC]

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