Thank you, it makes much more sense in that context. But why did he wait so long? Because being so near death any repercussions from fianlly telling the truth wouldn't matter any more? I'm going to have to go back for a third read I think. -- LJG Discussion board

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Date Posted: 09:05:43 10/25/07 Thu
Author: kgp
Subject: Thank you, it makes much more sense in that context. But why did he wait so long? Because being so near death any repercussions from fianlly telling the truth wouldn't matter any more? I'm going to have to go back for a third read I think.
In reply to: maddiej 's message, "I don't think Longstreet is talking about Gerard Grey. He's preparing to explain his own actions, by stating the premise of his dilemma. He had the choice of exposing his cousin as a Jacobite, which would have meant his cousin's death or imprisonment, but which would also have exonerated the Duke. Figuring that after all, Grey was dead, he ultimately chose his cousin's life over the Greys' family honor, but now that the cousin has also died, he feels a need to tell the truth." on 08:14:44 10/25/07 Thu

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Yes, Longstreet said that his cousin was near death and "almost beyond the reach...of law or man." (NT) -- Lady Jay, 09:15:46 10/25/07 Thu

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