Hugh' s love was high-minded, true and well placed; if not for Ross, he and Demelza would l Iikely have chosen each other. And Hugh loved and respected Ross too. One of those attractions under unfortunate circumstances. To compare: Adderley (killed by Ross in a duel), is disingenuous at best, a despicable rake, a cad, the lowest of the low at his very worst. His name is even an allusion to a viper, the adder. Lust was his calling card.