Chapter 2, In Which Tristran Thorn Grows to Manhood and Makes a Rash Promise Summary

Years pass and Tristran Thorn grows up. Not allowed to attend the Faerie Market when he is eight, Tristran is shipped off to distant relatives where he returns with nothing but the measles. His sister Louisa, younger by six months had been allowed to attend and had returned with fanciful things. As Tristran grows older he learns as boys do of sex and females and becomes infatuated with Victoria Forester, the daughter of Tommy and Bridget Forester. Victoria is the most beautiful girl in Wall and turns the head of all the young men, as well as the married men and the widowers. While sitting with a group of friends, Victoria discusses Mr. Monday, who is 45 years old. The...