Hump and Maud, having considered all their options, devise a plan that will allow them to escape the island. Captain Larsen lets his true intentions be known. Hump and Maud remain cautious with the unpredictable captain so close by.
Silas appearance at the Rainbow surprises the farrier. Silas tells his story to the group.
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.
Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Jennings begin to encourage Marianne and Elinor to go to town for the winter.
Esmeralda, awakened by the Truand's attack, is visited by Gringoire and a cloaked stranger. Claude Frollo presents Esmeralda with two choices. An angered Claude Frollo takes Esmeralda to see the recluse.
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
Du Bois tells about his son who died as a young baby.
Jehan Frollo discovers a strange scene in his brother's cell. Jehan's request for money is interrupted by the arrival of Maitre Jacques.
David, now fifteen, is once again frightened by his grandfather's strange behavior.
Ishmael, in awe of the whale, ponders their enduring survival.
Mary tells Dickon about the previous events with Colin. He is determined to bring Colin to the garden. Mary and Colin’s friendship grows and she tells him all about the garden.
The young prince’s legs stopped growing causing him unable to stand or walk. The King dies and the Prince Regent (the King’s brother) comes to power until the prince is of age. They hold a funeral for Prince Dolor.
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
Martha talks with Mary about her family. Mary realizes that for the first time, she actually likes and cares for someone else. Martha comes to find out that Mary doesn’t even like herself. Mary finds a mysterious key.
Grewgious and Crisparkle both visit with Rosa, who is impressed with Tartar's courage. Grewgious comes up with a plan to maintain communication between Rosa, Neville and Helena.
After contemplating past and future, Dorian decides to rid himself of the portrait.
The men join Capatain Sullendine. Christy uses drinking to his advantage, but avoids it himself.
The men are paired together. They assume their chosen identities to blend in with confederate southerners.
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
The Tin Man finds his head in a cupboard and argues with it. Ku-Klip returns and tells them about Chopfyt. The friends continue on their journey.
After falling asleep for a short while, Jane awakes to the realization that she must leave Thornfield. When she steps out of her room, she finds Rochester waiting in a chair on the threshold. To Rochester’s assurances that he never meant to wound her, and to his pleas of forgiveness, Jane is silent, although she confides to the reader that she forgave him on the spot. Jane suddenly feels faint, and Rochester carries her to the library to revive her. He then offers her a new proposal—to leave England with him for the South of France, where they will live together as husband and wife. Jane refuses, explaining that no matter how Rochester chooses to view the situation, she will never be more than a mistress to him while Bertha is alive. Rochester realizes that he must explain why he does not consider himself married, and he launches into the story of his past.
Manfred is expelled and all is concluded.
The next morning, Catherine goes to the place where the Tilneys are staying, planning to explain everything. The servant tells her that Eleanor is not at home, but as Catherine walks away she sees Eleanor exit with her father. Mortified, Catherine fears she has greatly offended the Tilneys. Catherine’s two social spheres beging to conflict with each other.
Samuel Meredith recalls some pivotal moments in his life.