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Chapter 4
The Clergymans' House at Hogglestock

Two odd volumes of Euripides...and there were Caesar's 'Commentaries'
This lengthy list of classical literature describes the well-used books that cover Mr. Crawley's desk.  Crawley's love of classical literature and language is a significant part of his character and is mentioned throughout the novel.  The fact that Crawley and his daughters are well-versed in the classics is constantly portrayed by Trollope as a credit to their characters.  Their education also establishes them as a family of gentle birth, despite their poverty.  The descriptions of Mr. Crawley's extensive knowledge continue as Trollope notes that his copies of classical literature appeared to have been given the "most frequent use."  Crawley is also described as having translated English poetry into Greek.  [EB]

Chapter 5
What the World thought about it

By Jove
Lord Lufton uses this expression which references the Roman god Jove, also known as Jupiter.  The phrase was common in contemporary English and is found throughout Trollope's novels.  [EB]

Chapter 6
Grace Crawley

She was therefore perhaps taken to be magnificent, partly because she was unknown
Since Annabella Prettyman is never seen out of the house, many people assume that she is more awe-inspiring than her sister.  This phrase recalls a line found in chapter 30 of Tacitus' Agricola, in which the British rebel Calgacus makes the comment omne ignotum pro magnifico est, meaning "everything unknown is taken for something marvelous."  [EB]

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