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The book tells the story of Zuleika Dobson, a beautiful and charming young woman who arrives in Oxford and captivates the hearts of the university's male students. The Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man, falls deeply in love with Zuleika, but she does not return his affections. Despite this, the Duke is determined to win her heart and proposes to her, offering her a life of luxury and privilege as his duchess. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal, citing her lack of love for him and her desire to marry someone she truly loves. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. As the story unfolds, the Duke's determination to die for Zuleika's love becomes increasingly evident, and he eventually jumps into the river, followed by hundreds of other young men who are also dying for her love. The aftermath of the tragedy is described in detail, with Zuleika left to ponder the consequences of her actions and the impact of her charm and beauty on those around her. Ultimately, Zuleika comes to realize that she has been given a rare gift and decides to use it to make a positive impact on the world, leaving Oxford and embarking on a new journey. The story concludes with Zuleika starting to make plans for her future, including a potential trip to Cambridge, and Noaks, who had been exposed as a coward, left to pick up the pieces of his life.
The story revolves around Zuleika Dobson, a beautiful and charming young woman who arrives in Oxford and captivates the hearts of the university's male students. The Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man, falls deeply in love with Zuleika, but she does not return his affections. Despite this, the Duke is determined to win her heart and proposes to her, offering her a life of luxury and privilege as his duchess. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal, citing her lack of love for him and her desire to marry someone she truly loves. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. The story ends with the Duke agreeing to postpone his death, and the two making plans to spend the next day together before he carries out his tragic intention.
Zuleika Dobson, a beautiful and charming young woman, captivates the hearts of the male students at Oxford University, including the handsome and elegant Duke of Dorset. Despite the Duke's initial indifference, Zuleika falls deeply in love with him, but he eventually reveals that he is in love with her too. However, Zuleika's love for him has faded, and she rejects his proposal of marriage. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. The two make plans to spend the next day together before the Duke carries out his tragic intention. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. However, when Zuleika saves him from drowning himself in the river, he agrees to postpone his death until the next day, and the two share a romantic moment together. The Duke eventually decides to attend a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, despite Zuleika's pleas to stay with her, citing his commitment to social engagements. Zuleika is disappointed but agrees to meet him at the concert that evening, and they make plans to spend the next day together before the Duke's planned demise.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. She is a beautiful and charming young woman who has made a name for herself as a conjurer. The Warden introduces her to the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal of marriage, citing her lack of love for him. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. The two make plans to spend the next day together before the Duke's planned demise. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate.
Zuleika Dobson, a young and beautiful woman, arrives in Oxford and captivates the hearts of the university's male students. She meets the Duke of Dorset, who falls deeply in love with her, but she does not return his affections. Despite this, the Duke is determined to win her heart and proposes to her, offering her a life of luxury and privilege as his duchess. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal, citing her lack of love for him and her desire to marry someone she truly loves. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. The two make plans to spend the next day together before the Duke's planned demise. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. She is introduced to the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal of marriage, citing her lack of love for him. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. She is introduced to the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal of marriage, citing her lack of love for him. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. She is a beautiful and charming young woman who has made a name for herself as a conjurer. The Warden introduces her to the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal of marriage, citing her lack of love for him. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. The two make plans to spend the next day together before the Duke's planned demise. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. She is a beautiful and charming young woman who has made a name for herself as a conjurer. The Warden introduces her to the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal of marriage, citing her lack of love for him. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate. Meanwhile, the Duke's friend Noaks is also introduced, who is in love with Zuleika but is aware of the futility of his feelings. The Duke confides in Noaks about his love for Zuleika and his decision to die, and Noaks is touched by his friend's sincerity. The chapter concludes with the Duke's inner turmoil and his determination to go through with his plan, despite Zuleika's attempts to persuade him otherwise.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College. She is introduced to the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal of marriage, citing her lack of love for him. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate. Meanwhile, the Duke's friend Noaks is also introduced, who is in love with Zuleika but is aware of the futility of his feelings. The Duke confides in Noaks about his love for Zuleika and his decision to die, and Noaks is touched by his friend's sincerity. The chapter concludes with the Duke's inner turmoil and his determination to go through with his plan, despite Zuleika's attempts to persuade him otherwise.
The story continues with Zuleika's arrival in Oxford, where she meets her grandfather, the Warden of Judas College, and the Duke of Dorset, a handsome and elegant young man who is immediately smitten with her. Despite the Duke's initial indifference, Zuleika falls deeply in love with him, but he eventually reveals that he is in love with her too. However, Zuleika's love for him has faded, and she rejects his proposal of marriage. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate. Meanwhile, the Duke's friend Noaks is also introduced, who is in love with Zuleika but is aware of the futility of his feelings. The Duke confides in Noaks about his love for Zuleika and his decision to die, and Noaks is touched by his friend's sincerity. The chapter concludes with the Duke's inner turmoil and his determination to go through with his plan, despite Zuleika's attempts to persuade him otherwise.
The story continues with Zuleika, a beautiful and charming young woman, visiting Oxford and captivating the hearts of the university's male students. She meets the Duke of Dorset, who falls deeply in love with her, but she does not return his affections. Despite this, the Duke is determined to win her heart and proposes to her, offering her a life of luxury and privilege as his duchess. However, Zuleika rejects his proposal, citing her lack of love for him and her desire to marry someone she truly loves. The Duke, heartbroken and desperate, decides to take his own life, but Zuleika intervenes and begs him to wait until the next day. The two make plans to spend the next day together before the Duke's planned demise. As they attend the Oxford boat races, Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for his love. Despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him, the Duke remains determined to die, and their conversation is filled with tragic irony. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate. Meanwhile, the Duke's friend Noaks is also introduced, who is in love with Zuleika but is aware of the futility of his feelings. The Duke confides in Noaks about his love for Zuleika and his decision to die, and Noaks is touched by his friend's sincerity. The chapter concludes with the Duke's inner turmoil and his determination to go through with his plan, despite Zuleika's attempts to persuade him otherwise.
The story continues with the Duke of Dorset attending a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke is determined to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika Dobson, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment for a crowd of undergraduates, including the Duke and The MacQuern. After the performance, the Duke and The MacQuern engage in a spiritual conflict over Zuleika, but the Duke ultimately yields. The next morning, the Duke receives a letter from Zuleika, which he finds amusing and indicative of her attempt to manipulate him. He decides to attend a lecture instead of responding to her letter and later meets with her at The MacQuern's luncheon party. However, the Duke's plans are disrupted by the arrival of a telegram informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. The Duke's demeanor changes, and he becomes calm and resigned to his fate, instructing his staff to prepare for his funeral.
The Duke of Dorset attends a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika Dobson, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment for a crowd of undergraduates, including the Duke and The MacQuern. After the performance, the Duke and The MacQuern engage in a spiritual conflict over Zuleika, but the Duke ultimately yields. The next morning, the Duke receives a letter from Zuleika, which he finds amusing and indicative of her attempt to manipulate him. He decides to attend a lecture instead of responding to her letter and later meets with her at The MacQuern's luncheon party. However, the Duke's plans are disrupted by the arrival of a telegram informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. The Duke's demeanor changes, and he becomes calm and resigned to his fate, instructing his staff to prepare for his funeral.
The story continues with the Duke of Dorset, who has decided not to die for Zuleika Dobson after all. He is filled with a sense of pride and vindication, and he feels that he has mastered his emotions. However, his resolve is tested when he receives a telegram informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. Despite this, the Duke remains resolute and instructs his staff to prepare for his funeral. Meanwhile, Zuleika is unaware of the Duke's change of heart and sends him a letter apologizing for her behavior the previous night. The Duke is amused by her letter and decides to play along, planning to chasten her for her actions. However, his plans are foiled when he receives the telegram, and he is forced to confront the reality of his own mortality. As the day wears on, the Duke's emotions become increasingly turbulent, and he is torn between his desire for vengeance and his growing sense of unease. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to prepare for his funeral, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next.
The Duke of Dorset, after a tumultuous night, wakes up to a new day with a sense of release and laughter, having decided not to die for Zuleika Dobson. However, his joy is short-lived as he receives a telegram from his butler, Jellings, informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. Despite this, the Duke remains resolute in his decision to live and decides to attend to his daily routine. He receives a letter from Zuleika, explaining away her behavior the previous night, and he decides to play along, planning to chasten her for her actions. The Duke's intention is to teach Zuleika a lesson and to assert his mastery over her, but ultimately, he is still bound by his sense of honor and duty. The chapter ends with the Duke sending a response to Zuleika's letter, and then receiving the telegram that seals his fate, prompting him to instruct his staff to prepare for his funeral.
The story continues with the Duke of Dorset attending a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika Dobson, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment for a crowd of undergraduates, including the Duke and The MacQuern. After the performance, the Duke and The MacQuern engage in a spiritual conflict over Zuleika, but the Duke ultimately yields. The Duke eventually decides to attend a lecture instead of responding to Zuleika's letter and later meets with her at The MacQuern's luncheon party. However, the Duke's plans are disrupted by the arrival of a telegram informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. The Duke's demeanor changes, and he becomes calm and resigned to his fate, instructing his staff to prepare for his funeral.
The chapter begins with the Duke of Dorset attending a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika Dobson, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment for a crowd of undergraduates, including the Duke and The MacQuern. After the performance, the Duke and The MacQuern engage in a spiritual conflict over Zuleika, but the Duke ultimately yields. The Duke eventually decides to attend a lecture instead of responding to Zuleika's letter and later meets with her at The MacQuern's luncheon party. However, the Duke's plans are disrupted by the arrival of a telegram informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. The Duke's demeanor changes, and he becomes calm and resigned to his fate, instructing his staff to prepare for his funeral. As the night progresses, the Duke's emotions become increasingly turbulent, and he is torn between his desire for vengeance and his growing sense of unease. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to prepare for his funeral, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next.
The chapter begins with the Duke of Dorset attending a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika Dobson, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. As the dinner progresses, the conversation turns to the story of Nellie O'Mora, a woman who died for love in the 18th century. The Duke shares this story with Oover, who condemningly remarks that the founder of the Junta was "an unmitigated scoundrel." The ghost of the founder, Humphrey Greddon, appears and is outraged by Oover's comment, but is unable to take action as he is just a ghost. The Duke eventually decides to resign as President of the Junta and proposes a toast to "Church and State," but then refuses to propose the traditional toast to Nellie O'Mora, citing his conscience. Instead, one of the members, Sir John Marraby, proposes a toast to Zuleika Dobson, which is met with applause and enthusiasm from the others. The Duke is shocked and disturbed by this turn of events and realizes that his friends are serious about dying for Zuleika. He tries to persuade them to reconsider, but they are resolute in their decision. The chapter ends with the Duke feeling responsible for the fate of his friends and determined to find a way to save them. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment for a crowd of undergraduates, and the Duke watches with a mixture of anxiety and admiration. As the night wears on, the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and tries to persuade Zuleika to call off the spell that has entranced the young men, but she refuses. The chapter ends with the Duke feeling defeated and helpless, as the young men continue to succumb to Zuleika's charms.
The story continues with the Duke of Dorset, who has decided to die for Zuleika Dobson after all. He attends a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment for a crowd of undergraduates, including the Duke and The MacQuern. After the performance, the Duke and The MacQuern engage in a spiritual conflict over Zuleika, but the Duke ultimately yields. The Duke eventually decides to attend a lecture instead of responding to Zuleika's letter and later meets with her at The MacQuern's luncheon party. However, the Duke's plans are disrupted by the arrival of a telegram informing him of the omen of the two black owls at Tankerton Hall, signaling his impending death. The Duke's demeanor changes, and he becomes calm and resigned to his fate, instructing his staff to prepare for his funeral. As the night progresses, the Duke's emotions become increasingly turbulent, and he is torn between his desire for vengeance and his growing sense of unease. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to prepare for his funeral, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next. The Duke then spends the day trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for Zuleika, but they are resolute in their decision. He eventually meets Zuleika, who claims to love him, but he does not believe her. The Duke gives his landlady's daughter, Katie, a pair of ear-rings that Zuleika had given him, and Katie, who is in love with the Duke, is overjoyed. However, when the Duke tells her that he does not love her, she is heartbroken. The Duke then prepares to die, donning his Knight of the Garter robes, and says goodbye to Katie and her mother. He walks to the river, where the final boat races are taking place, and jumps into the water, followed by hundreds of other young men who are also dying for Zuleika. The chapter ends with the image of Zuleika, calm and untroubled, taking a bath, while the men are dying for her in the river. The scene then shifts to the Warden of Judas College, who is presiding over a bump-supper, a traditional dinner held after the boat races. The Warden is unaware of the tragedy that has occurred and is instead focused on the fact that the college's boat has made its fourth bump. The dons are initially skeptical of the news of the young men's deaths, but eventually, they come to realize the truth. The chapter ends with Zuleika looking down at the dons from the gallery, feeling a sense of loneliness and wondering if the gods are merciless. The dons, on the other hand, are relieved that the young men are no longer a nuisance and are looking forward to a peaceful and leisurely term.
The story continues with the Duke of Dorset, who is determined to die for Zuleika Dobson, attending a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club. He tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment, and the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for her love. The Duke's friend Noaks is introduced, who is in love with Zuleika but is aware of the futility of his feelings. The Duke confides in Noaks about his love for Zuleika and his decision to die, and Noaks is touched by his friend's sincerity. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to delay his death until the next day, and Zuleika's seeming acceptance of his fate. The next day, the Duke attends the Oxford boat races, where Zuleika's beauty and charm continue to captivate the attention of the male students. The Duke becomes increasingly desperate and resolved to die for her love, despite Zuleika's attempts to dissuade him. The Duke's inner turmoil and determination to go through with his plan are evident, and the chapter ends with his decision to prepare for his funeral. In the final chapter, the Duke's death is described in detail, and the reaction of the other characters to the news is portrayed. The Warden of Judas College, Zuleika's grandfather, is shown to be unaware of the tragedy that has occurred and is instead focused on the fact that the college's boat has made its fourth bump. The dons are initially skeptical of the news of the young men's deaths, but eventually, they come to realize the truth. The chapter ends with Zuleika looking down at the dons from the gallery, feeling a sense of loneliness and wondering if the gods are merciless. The story concludes with the aftermath of the Duke's death, including the reactions of the characters and the impact on the community. The Duke's landlady, Mrs. Batch, is shown to be grief-stricken, and her daughter Katie is devastated by the news. The chapter ends with Zuleika alone in her bath, surrounded by the scent of violets, and the dons in the Common Room, discussing the events of the day and the tradition of Pedby's grace.
The story continues with the Duke of Dorset, who is determined to die for Zuleika Dobson. He spends his last hours trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for her, but they are resolute in their decision. Meanwhile, Zuleika performs a conjuring entertainment and the Duke watches with a mixture of anxiety and admiration. As the day wears on, the Duke becomes increasingly desperate and tries to persuade Zuleika to call off the spell that has entranced the young men, but she refuses. The Duke eventually decides to attend a dinner at the Junta, a men's dining club, where he meets a Rhodes Scholar named Mr. Abimelech V. Oover. The Duke tries to dissuade his fellow diners from their infatuation with Zuleika, but they are resolute in their decision to die for her. The chapter ends with the Duke's decision to prepare for his funeral, leaving the reader wondering what will happen next. The Duke then spends the day trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for Zuleika, but they are resolute in their decision. He eventually meets Zuleika, who claims to love him, but he does not believe her. The Duke gives his landlady's daughter, Katie, a pair of ear-rings that Zuleika had given him, and Katie, who is in love with the Duke, is overjoyed. However, when the Duke tells her that he does not love her, she is heartbroken. The Duke then prepares to die, donning his Knight of the Garter robes, and says goodbye to Katie and her mother. He walks to the river, where the final boat races are taking place, and jumps into the water, followed by hundreds of other young men who are also dying for Zuleika. The scene then shifts to the Warden of Judas College, who is presiding over a bump-supper, a traditional dinner held after the boat races. The Warden is unaware of the tragedy that has occurred and is instead focused on the fact that the college's boat has made its fourth bump. The dons are initially skeptical of the news of the young men's deaths, but eventually, they come to realize the truth. The chapter ends with Zuleika looking down at the dons from the gallery, feeling a sense of loneliness and wondering if the gods are merciless. The dons, on the other hand, are relieved that the young men are no longer a nuisance and are looking forward to a peaceful and leisurely term.
The Duke of Dorset, still determined to die for Zuleika Dobson, spends his last hours trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for her, but they are resolute in their decision. He meets Zuleika, who claims to love him, but he does not believe her. The Duke gives his landlady's daughter, Katie, a pair of ear-rings that Zuleika had given him, and Katie, who is in love with the Duke, is overjoyed. However, when the Duke tells her that he does not love her, she is heartbroken. The Duke prepares to die, donning his Knight of the Garter robes, and says goodbye to Katie and her mother. He walks to the river, where the final boat races are taking place, and jumps into the water, followed by hundreds of other young men who are also dying for Zuleika. The scene shifts to the Warden of Judas College, who is presiding over a bump-supper, a traditional dinner held after the boat races. The Warden is unaware of the tragedy that has occurred and is instead focused on the fact that the college's boat has made its fourth bump. The dons are initially skeptical of the news of the young men's deaths, but eventually, they come to realize the truth. The chapter ends with Zuleika looking down at the dons from the gallery, feeling a sense of loneliness and wondering if the gods are merciless. The dons, on the other hand, are relieved that the young men are no longer a nuisance and are looking forward to a peaceful and leisurely term.
The Duke of Dorset, still determined to die for Zuleika Dobson, spends his last hours trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for her, but they are resolute in their decision. He meets Zuleika, who claims to love him, but he does not believe her. The Duke gives his landlady's daughter, Katie, a pair of ear-rings that Zuleika had given him, and Katie, who is in love with the Duke, is overjoyed. However, when the Duke tells her that he does not love her, she is heartbroken. The Duke prepares to die, donning his Knight of the Garter robes, and says goodbye to Katie and her mother. As he walks to the river, he is aware of the young men who are also dying for Zuleika, and he feels a sense of responsibility for their fate. The Duke's death is described in detail, and the reaction of the other characters to the news is portrayed. Zuleika, who had been watching the scene from the roof of the barge, is left alone, surrounded by the silence and stillness of the aftermath.
The Duke of Dorset, still determined to die for Zuleika Dobson, spends his last hours trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for her, but they are resolute in their decision. He meets Zuleika, who claims to love him, but he does not believe her. The Duke gives his landlady's daughter, Katie, a pair of ear-rings that Zuleika had given him, and Katie, who is in love with the Duke, is overjoyed. However, when the Duke tells her that he does not love her, she is heartbroken. The Duke then prepares to die, donning his Knight of the Garter robes, and says goodbye to Katie and her mother. He walks to the river, where the final boat races are taking place, and jumps into the water, followed by hundreds of other young men who are also dying for Zuleika. The scene then shifts to the Warden of Judas College, who is presiding over a bump-supper, a traditional dinner held after the boat races. The Warden is unaware of the tragedy that has occurred and is instead focused on the fact that the college's boat has made its fourth bump. The dons are initially skeptical of the news of the young men's deaths, but eventually, they come to realize the truth. The chapter ends with Zuleika looking down at the dons from the gallery, feeling a sense of loneliness and wondering if the gods are merciless. The dons, on the other hand, are relieved that the young men are no longer a nuisance and are looking forward to a peaceful and leisurely term.
The Duke of Dorset, still determined to die for Zuleika Dobson, spends his last hours trying to persuade the undergraduates not to die for her, but they are resolute in their decision. He meets Zuleika, who claims to love him, but he does not believe her. The Duke gives his landlady's daughter, Katie, a pair of ear-rings that Zuleika had given him, and Katie, who is in love with the Duke, is overjoyed. However, when the Duke tells her that he does not love her, she is heartbroken. The Duke prepares to die, donning his Knight of the Garter robes, and says goodbye to Katie and her mother. He walks to the river, where the final boat races are taking place, and jumps into the water, followed by hundreds of other young men who are also dying for Zuleika. The scene then shifts to the Warden of Judas College, who is presiding over a bump-supper, a traditional dinner held after the boat races. The Warden is unaware of the tragedy that has occurred and is instead focused on the fact that the college's boat has made its fourth bump. The dons are initially skeptical of the news of the young men's deaths, but eventually, they come to realize the truth. The chapter ends with Zuleika looking down at the dons from the gallery, feeling a sense of loneliness and wondering if the gods are merciless. The dons, on the other hand, are relieved that the young men are no longer a nuisance and are looking forward to a peaceful and leisurely term.
The story concludes with Zuleika, still reeling from the events of the previous day, deciding to leave Oxford and potentially take the veil. However, after a heart-to-heart with her grandfather, she begins to see herself and her situation in a different light. She realizes that she has been given a rare gift and that she should use it to make a positive impact on the world. With a newfound sense of purpose, Zuleika starts to make plans for her future, including a potential trip to Cambridge. As she drifts off to sleep, she seems to be considering using her charm and beauty to inspire and influence others, rather than hiding from the world. The chapter ends with Zuleika ordering a special train for the next day, hinting that she may be embarking on a new journey, one that could have far-reaching consequences.
The story concludes with Zuleika, still reeling from the events of the previous day, deciding to leave Oxford and take the veil. However, after a heart-to-heart with her grandfather, she begins to see herself and her situation in a new light. She realizes that she has been given a rare gift and that she should use it to make a positive impact on the world. With a newfound sense of purpose, Zuleika starts to make plans for her future, including a potential trip to Cambridge. As she prepares to leave Oxford, she reflects on her experiences and the power of example, and she begins to consider how she can use her influence to make a difference. Meanwhile, Noaks, who had been engaged to Katie, is revealed to be a coward who had not died for Zuleika as he had claimed. Zuleika's grandfather, the Warden of Judas College, is shocked and astounded by the news of the undergraduates' deaths, but he eventually comes to accept it. The story ends with Zuleika asleep, having ordered a special train to take her to her next destination, and Noaks, who has been exposed as a coward, is left to pick up the pieces of his life.
The story concludes with Zuleika, still reeling from the events of the previous day, deciding to leave Oxford and take the veil. However, after a heart-to-heart with her grandfather, she begins to see herself and her situation in a new light. She realizes that she has been given a rare gift and that she should use it to make a positive impact on the world. With a newfound sense of purpose, Zuleika starts to make plans for her future, including a potential trip to Cambridge. Meanwhile, Noaks, who had been engaged to Katie, is revealed to be a coward who had not died for Zuleika as he had claimed. Zuleika's grandfather, the Warden of Judas College, is shocked and astounded by the news of the undergraduates' deaths, but he eventually comes to accept it. The story ends with Zuleika asleep, having ordered a special train to take her to her next destination, and Noaks, who has been exposed as a coward, left to pick up the pieces of his life.