<p>Both Edward's father, John Chester, and Emma's uncle, the Catholic Geoffrey Haredale ? these two are sworn enemies ? oppose their union after Sir John untruthfully convinces Geoffrey that Edward's intentions are dishonourable. Sir John intends to marry Edward to a woman with a rich inheritance, to support John's expensive lifestyle and to pay off his debtors. Edward quarrels with his father and leaves home for the West Indies.<br>Barnaby Rudge...