- Mr. Gilmore heads back to Limmeridge to consult with Mr. Fairlie.
- Mr. Fairlie refuses to make a decision and tells Mr. Gilmore to just do whatever Sir Percival wants.
- Mr. Gilmore is furious and says he'd never let his own daughter get married with a settlement that doesn't protect her or her money.
- But Mr. Gilmore's hands are tied—he has to cave to Sir Percival's demands.