The group sets out in search of the balloonists. There are hints that a storm may be brewing. Hope of finding the lost men has almost been lost when something is spotted. The boys meet up with a steamer.
Bruno tells a story to the farmer’s wife while the narrator and Sylvie meet up with the farmer’s children in the orchard.
A further account of the academy. The author proposes some improvements, which are honourably received.
Jack talks with the captain and the crew. He meets Buddhist priests.
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout arrive in America, taking rooms and traveling out into the streets of San Francisco. After encountering Detective Fix, Phileas and Aouda find themselves in the midst of some political upheaval.
David spends time with Miss Dartle and Mrs. Steerforth, who is alarmed by her son's prolonged absence.
Crackit arrives at Fagin's and informs him that the robbery has failed and Oliver has been shot.
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
Mrs. Sowerby sends a note to Master Craven saying that he must travel home and see his son at once. On the trip home, he thinks back at his son’s health history and regrets not spending time with Colin. Upon his return, he goes to the garden to see his son and is delighted to see the children playing. Mary, Colin, and Archibald walk to the house happy.
The Time Traveller awakens to find himself surrounded.
Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
Fagin and Monks discuss Oliver's future.
The ladies frequent church, for varying reasons. Agnes Grey meets with Mr. Weson again, which leads to teasing from the Murray girls.
A sperm whale is sighted.
Fairlie and Louis provide an account of Fanny's arrival, the Count's visit, and the letter sent to Laura.
They reach a large castle and meet a knight who is depressed because he couldn’t convince anyone in the castle to take soap. They meet Morgan Le Fay. She sends the Yankee to the dungeon for complimenting King Arthur, her brother whom she hates. When Sandy reminds the court who the Yankee is, Morgan Le Fay passes it off as a joke.
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
The history of the family of the Earl of Athlin and the ongoing feud with Malcolm is introduced.
Mr. Spenlow invites David to his home, where he is introduced to Dora. Mrs. Crupp sees a change in David's attitude upon returning from the Spenlow home.
Jerry Cruncher heads off to run an errand, while his son waits for him at Tellson's Bank.
Cruncher is sent to attend the trial of Charles Darnay.
The reader is introduced to the Darling family. Wendy has her first encounter with Peter Pan.