The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 38: The Compact
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After the Count of Monte Cristo comes to Albert's aid, he asks Albert for an introduction into the society in Paris; Albert sets a date and time for their meeting.
After the Count of Monte Cristo comes to Albert's aid, he asks Albert for an introduction into the society in Paris; Albert sets a date and time for their meeting.
Following a valiant fight against the Sioux's attack, Phileas leads a party to rescue the captured prisoners. Phileas' successful rescue of Passepartout is greatly received by Aouda. Phileas plans the next leg of his trip.
Captain Pratt sets off on an adventure circling the globe.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits a gardener who works at the telegraph.
The narrator and his sister spy a light in Cloomber Tower and discover two people inside.
A description of the circumstances that led Henry O. Flipper to seek his appointment at West Point as well as some excepts from the correspondence that followed.
Miriam talks to the model of death. She fears he might be crazy.
Having been driven hard, Buck eventually begins to regain his strength. Buck faithfully serves his master John Thornton.
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, makes inquires about Morrel and Son, in order to help Morrel through his bankruptcy.
The author describes the villa and the surrounding scenery.
The travelers board the Henrietta, with Phileas eventually taking the helm as captain. Phileas brokers a deal with the captain, eventually arriving in Liverpool with time to spare. With Phileas now on British soil, Detective Fix finally makes use of his arrest warrant.
The Yankee is comfortable in his new position, but has no title. He gains a title from the people, but is angered at the slavery and rule of the king. He likes the king, but does not respect him.
Becky is ambitious once again. Amelia sends correspondence to Dobbin. Becky reveals a note to Amelia before Dobbin's arrival.
Bragi tells Siegfried the story of Aegir.
The narrator describes the other worldly nature of Landor's Cottage.
Raskolnikov's hatred for Alyona is recounted.
All seems to be well at dinner later that evening, but Catherine receives a troubling letter from her brother, James.
Phoebe begins to brighten up the lives of Hepzibah and Clifford.
Edward confronts William.
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’ daughter, has a son; Mrs. Jennings is with her daughter most days, which means Elinor and Marianne are obliged to spend their days with the Middletons.
Dorothy and her friends fight wolves, crows, and bees, and are captured by the Flying Monkeys. The Wicked Witch tries to take Dorothy’s Silver Shoes but Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her and melts her away!
The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.
Zenobia breaks down and asks Coverdale to relay a message to Hollingsworth before disappearing into the woods.