Sir Isumbras at the Ford

A young count's displacement across the Channel sets a chain of episodic journeys between households, roads and seas, bringing him into the care of varied guardians and the orbit of figures such as Monsieur Augustin and Mr. Tollemache. Encounters in towns, postchaises and deep forests reveal strange conduct, secret agents, and sudden plans that test loyalties and resourcefulness. Interwoven episodes of travel, seaside peril and domestic quiet lead to revelations, difficult reckonings and personal loss. The narrative balances adventure and intimate detail while exploring exile, identity, obligation and the costs exacted by duty and divided loyalties.