The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 8: The Leader of the Lions
by Hugh Lofting
The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep.
The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep.
Higgins and Pickering's conversation angers Eliza.
The Squire confronts Godfrey, inquiring about the money he is owed and Dunstan's whereabouts.
The crew are intrigued by Ahab's boat crew.
Becky Thatcher's illness causes a change in Tom's behavior, which leads Aunt Polly to believe he is ill. Tom continues to seek the attention of Becky.
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
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.
Railway agent Mike Flannery wants to charge the livestock rate for a shipment of two guinea pigs. He refuses to accept the lower pet rate saying “Pigs is Pigs.” The grumbling customer complains to the railway company. Meanwhile while the guinea pigs reproduce and eat in Flannery’s stationhouse.
Lady Muriel and the narrator talk about inviting Dr. Forester to a future picnic. the narrator sees Bruno and Sylvie curled up in the moss asleep.
Quasimodo's passion for the bells greatly decreases following his punishment at the pillories. When his enthusiasm finally returns it is only for a brief period.
An unfortunate Warship decides to engage the Nautilus.
Mrs. March departs after receiving word of Mr. March's health. Jo makes a sacrifice to provide for the family.
A tale about world travel.
Oliver finds himself back at Fagin's house, where Nancy prevents Oliver from further punishment.
The Count of Monte Cristo and Bertuccio visit the Count's other Paris home at Auteuil. Bertuccio has a confession to make to the Count, which he has previously made to Abbe Busoni (one of the Count's aliases).
Noah and Fagin tell Sikes the details of Nancy's meeting with Rose and Brownlow.
While traveling with Mr. Haley, Uncle Tom encounters Evangeline St. Clare. An act of kindness by Tom does not go unnoticed.
The Toyman teaches the function of a scarecrow and why crows are bad for the corn crops.
Anne and Diana's unexpected encounter with Josephine Barry leads to an unusual arrangement.
How Blockhead-Hans won the princess over his two cleverer brothers.
Henry, realizing that the battle has ended for the time being, reflects on the days experiences and feels proud of his actions.
With the police having arrived to assess the situation, Miss Rose and the surgeon attempt to protect Oliver from being connected with the burglary.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.
Jim meets the Sawhorse and Dorothy talks to a deer head.