Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 22: A Ride in a Stage-Coach
by William Wells Brown
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
"Heart of the Southland, heed me pleading now,"
A queen wishes her troublesome daughter away.
This chapter focuses on the events at Fort Caroline. The men are getting sicker, there is a mistaken “attack” on an Indian camp, and the soldiers mutiny.
Charles Westmacott is in the care of his aunt because his parents were killed in the Mutiny. Clara and Charles have been talking and as Clara leaves she sees her sister conversing with Harold Denver. Clara presses Ida to tell her what happened between them, but Ida will not allow herself to be looked after. Clara has placed herself in the role of a mother to Ida and cares for her future.
An idealist believes money cannot help him acquire the things he truly desires.
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.
Mr. Douglass recounts the many incidents that occurred after his return from Great Britain.
Mary and Dickon speak in a Yorkshire dialect and Colin joins them for the first time. Colin asks Dickon about the great gray tree from which his mother fell. Ben Weatherstaff sees the children and insults Colin.
Huck and Jim are separated. Huck's view of Jim changes after he plays a mean trick on him.
The Time Traveller returns to the present to tell his dinner guests of his amazing adventures. The next day the narrator finds the Time Traveller preparing for another journey through time.
Silas inquires about the identity of the child at the Christmas dance. Silas makes a decision concerning the child, viewing her as a gift rather than a burden.
The author's speech at the Atlanta Exposition allows for even more opportunity for increased exposure and development of the Tuskegee Institute, but the it is not without it's detractors.
Walter meets with Mr. Fairlie to discuss the terms of his employment. He hopes to avoid future meetings as much as possible.
The narrator describes the effect of frost on the nearby flora.
Aboard the Hispaniola, Jim confronts the drunken Israel Hands and declares that he is the captain. He throws the Jolly Roger flag overboard. After striking a deal, Hands agrees to help Jim steer the ship.
A child is born. The happy family makes their return to Limmeridge.
With Doctor Dolittle's help, Bob finally sets the record straight regarding the death of Bluebeard Bill.
Polychrome finds her rainbow and returns to her father and sisters.
Quorum's experience of events is revealed.
Long Arrow is upset the passing of a village elder. Doctor Dolittle and his group, having been invited to a great feast, make their way to the village.
Lucie is reunited with her father.
Clotel has some assistance escaping her current home.
Pip is taken to Miss Havisham's manor. Pip is affected by Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.