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Two brothers trapped in a bleak estate clash over freedom, inheritance, and a desperate plan to escape their father’s control.
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In a desolate Lincolnshire estate ruled by a miserly father, brothers Ernest and Henry Ivraine live in emotional and financial captivity. While Ernest endures in silence, Henry refuses to wait for inheritance and proposes a radical escape—leaving home to seek fortune or join the army. Their debate over gold, guilt, duty, and freedom sets the stage for a powerful family conflict.