Mrs. Farebrother welcomed the guest

Grayscale illustration of two men, one standing and one sitting, speaking with an old woman sitting in a chair.

This scene illustrates Lydgate’s visit to the Farebrother house and his introduction to Mrs. Farebrother and her son, the Reverend. Importantly, this scene subtly highlights the contrast between the the town’s social circles. "Mrs Farebrother welcomed the guest with a lively formality and precision. She presently informed him that they were not often in want of medical aid in that house" (Book 2, Chapter 17).

Brock, Charles E. (1870-1938)

George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org

1908

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Brock, Charles E. (1870-1938), Mrs. Farebrother welcomed the guest, George Eliot Illustrations Gallery, George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/83531