Babette's Feast- Part II, VIII- XII, pp. 41-59 Summary

VIII. The Hymn— It is a snowy morning in December and the sisters receive a note that old Mrs. Loewenhielm will attend the dinner along with her nephew the General. The sisters make sure the house smells nice. The day of the dinner, the old religious brethren arrive and sing hymns. Martine and Phillippa are reassured by the singing, including Phillippa's still fine voice. IX. General Loewenhielm— General Loewenhielm is returning to Berlevaag for the first time in 30 years. He wants to reassure himself that he made the right choice long ago in abandoning his desire to win Martine. He recalls when he decided to marry his wife one day in Paris at a fine restaurant.

X. Babette's Dinner— Grace is said by the oldest of...