Part 1 Chapter 3 Summary

Harry Dunstaple has stayed behind in Krishnapur. He rides out to accompany Fleury, Miriam and the dog Chloe on the final leg of their journey to Krishnapur. The richness of the sights and sounds is new to Fleury as they pass through a bazaar. A man stops them in the street and asks Harry to go to a nearby bungalow to try and help a drunken English lady who claims she will kill herself. The travelers continue on to the Joint Magistrate's bungalow, where Fleury and his sister will stay. Harry's boredom (and fear of snakes) is relieved by an invitation to the Residency for dinner. During the meal, the guests discuss the differences between spiritual and physical progress. The Padre and Fleury argue. The younger man expresses himself freely, but feels that he ends the discussion in disgrace.

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