Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 2: A New Proposition from Captain Nemo
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
A king has two daughters, though one is ugly and cruel and the other beautiful and kind. A prince is supposed to be promised to the former, but falls in love with the latter. The bitter sister and the king send away the younger princess to a tower where she is trapped. The prince tries to see his princess, but is harmed by the plans of the elder sister.The princess escapes her tower and sets off to save the prince she loves.
Hump learns more and more about the design and purpose of the Ghost. Hump discusses Captain Larsen with a new acquaintance. An incident on board ship further exposes Hump to Captain Larsen's philosophy.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. This story focuses on the three boys as they play on the river and the canal. They see a very interesting boat and watch its activities.
Ishmael enters the Whaleman's Chapel.
Joseph pays a visit to Becky. Dobbin departs after a heated discussion.
Walter finds himself feeling things he never expected to feel. He looks to Marian to discover the cause for Laura's behavior.
As the Ghost approaches another boat, Hump, having recognized Johnson and Leach, attempts to ensure clemency for the two sailors.
Polynesia gives word to Gub-Gub before Prince Bumpo pays a visit to Doctor Dolittle. After the doctor fulfills his promise, Prince Bumpo prepares a ship for the parting doctor. Doctor Dolittle and the animals head back to Puddleby.
Lord Steyne makes a strong suggestion to Lady Blanche. Becky meets a sympathetic party and continues to make a positive impression.
The narrator and his sister spy a light in Cloomber Tower and discover two people inside.
The author, by a lucky accident, finds means to leave Blefuscu; and, after some difficulties, returns safe to his native country.
Ishmael explains the ritual of the gam.
"The lake’s dark breast"
Pym, Peters, and the native proceed south, eventually encountering a very strange mist.
When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.
The doctor turns to the assistance of some passing porpoises to inquire about the current location of the island, finding out something rather interesting in the process.
Frank’s suspicions about their nightitme visitor are confirmed. The boys have a visit from the town sherriff, who tells them about the fugitive he is hunting. Will sets out to get photos of the wildlife, not realizing the risks he takes.
George's fantasies continue to negatively affect his home life, as he considers more drastic measures to ease his restless mind.
Sumner attempts a rescue of Rust Norris, putting his own life at risk in the process.
The narrator travels to New York City and describes ragtime music.
Jim Hawkins starts his tale of an island. An old imposing sailor stays at Jim’s father’s inn and terrorizes the other inhabitants. He warns Jim about a one-legged sailor whom he fears and threatens Dr. Livesey with a knife.
Unlike his fellow travelers, Phileas remains calm as the troubled journey continues. Aouda spots a familiar face on the train, prompting Passepartout and Detective Fox to take action.