The former king was adored by the people for his reasonable decisions, but the new king was disliked for his arbitrary decisions.
<span>The Second Act begins much like the first act, but three years later on Emily and George's wedding day. Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs talk about how young the couple are, and what their own marriage was like in its early days. George goes next door to visit Emily, but her parents prevent the bridegroom from seeing his bride; he chats awkwardly with Mr. Webb about the value of marriage.
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In chapter 1, Lyddie's mother says that their father has run off "searching for vain riches." Rachel objects to their mother's insistence that their father is never coming back. Lyddie, too, believes their father will return at first.
