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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Book 5, Chapter 32 Summary

  • But the fifth commandment, Toby tries to interrupt … and then commands Trim to recite up to the fifth commandment. Mr. Shandy scoffs and asks Trim what exactly he means by "honouring thy father and mother."
  • Trim explains that it means to support them financially when they get old. Yorick shakes his hand in appreciation.