When Rutherford's father heard that his son was about to make a move to quell these rumors that held no weight, he revealed something vital to this situation.
His father finally informed him about the engagement he had decided between the two youngsters which would be announced at Sophia's coming of age ceremony in a few months.
But how could Rutherford who had already once given up his dream of being a knight do something similar and give up on his dream to be with Raylene for the rest of his life?
Therefore, he fought tooth and nail with his father and rejected the very thought of being with someone else who wasn't Raylene.
His father's thoughts were valid as Raylene was a daughter of a Viscount while the other younger lady, Sophia belonged to an Earl's family like theirs.
The benefits in marrying Sophia were greater than the other.
However, no matter how much he tried to explain to his son, the young man did not budge.