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Barry Lyndon
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Irish young Redmond Barry had to go to his uncle with his mother because of the death of his father. Soon the war broke out between Britain and France. The cousin who had had an affair with Barry fell in love with the recruiting captain. Barry dueled with the captain and shot the captain. In order to avoid capture, he became a recruit in the infantry regiment. In the army, he learned from a soldier who participated in the duel at the time that the captain was not dead, because his uncle's family fiddled with the pistol in order to climb relatives. Now the cousin and the captain are already married. There were many casualties in the army, and Barry was tired of it. He pretended to be an officer and sneaked into the Prussian Allied Forces, but was found out and had to join the Prussian army. Recognized for saving the manager in battle, he was sent to investigate whether an Irish knight was a spy. Barry and Cavaliers hit it off and took the opportunity to leave Prussia to run a casino in France. Barry decided to get involved in the upper class, and managed to marry Mrs. Lyndon, who had property and status, changed her name to Barry Lyndon, and obtained the title by means. But Mrs. Lyndon and her ex-husband's son, Brynden, ran away from home, and Barry's parents died unexpectedly. Mrs Lyndon also attempted suicide by taking poison. In a duel with Brynden, Barry lost a leg. Coupled with debt, Barry had to leave Mrs. Lyndon in exchange for an annuity to survive. He had tried to make a comeback, but had lost his old luck.
Extended Reading
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Narrator: Lady Lyndon was soon destined to occupy a place in Barry's life, not very much more important than the elegant carpets and pictures which would form the pleasant background of his existence.
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Barry's Mother: Reverend Runt, I need not tell you that the recent tragedy to this family has made the services of a tutor no longer required at Castle Hackton. And as we are in some considerable difficulty about money, I'm afraid I must ask you, with the greatest reluctance, to resign your post.
Rev. Samuel Runt: Madam, I'm sensible of your predicament, and you need have no concern about my wages, with which I can willingly do without, but it is out of the question for me to consider leaving Her Ladyship in her present state.
Barry's Mother: I'm very sorry to say this to you, but I truly believe you are largely responsible for the state of mind she is in, and the sooner you leave, the better she will be.
Rev. Samuel Runt: Madam, with the greatest respect, I take my instructions only from Her Ladyship.
Barry's Mother: Reverend Runt, Her Ladyship is in no fit mind to give instructions to anyone. My son has charged me with managing the affairs at Castle Hackton until he recovers from his grief and resumes his interest in worldly matters. And while I am in charge, you will take your instructions from me. My only concern is for Lady Lyndon.
Rev. Samuel Runt: Madam! Your only concern is for Her Ladyship's signature! You and your son have almost succeeded in destroying a fine family fortune! And what little remains for you depends on keeping Her Ladyship prisoner in her own house!
Barry's Mother: Reverend Runt! This matter bears no further discussion! You will pack your bags and leave by tomorrow morning!