Hump continues to analyze the enigma that is Captain Larsen. Hump witnesses a poker game between Captain Larsen and an intoxicated Mugridge, taking note of the quantity of gold in the pot. Captain Larsen refuses to honor Hump's claims to the gold, but later assigns Mugridge to perform extra duties while inviting Hump to eat at the captain's table.
The author, by an extraordinary stratagem, prevents an invasion. A high title of honour is conferred upon him. Ambassadors arrive from the emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for peace. The empress’s apartment on fire by an accident; the author instrumental in saving the rest of the palace.
Thoreau concludes the work by criticizing conformity in society.
Ned Land impresses the crew with his abilities.
A story about a doctor, referred to as the Black Doctor, who was a respectable physician. He was a bachelor for a considerably long time and then became engaged to a woman thirteen years his junior. In June before the wedding, the woman is interviewed and the engagement is suddenly called off. The Black Doctor avoids her and therefore avoids the rest of the town.
After their extended time at sea, Maud and Hump finally reach land.
Walter is granted permission to leave. A visit is paid to Todd's Corner, where news of the woman in white is scarce. Concerns about Laura's groom-to-be continue to mount.
After returning from Wuthering Heights, Mr. Lockwood asks Nelly to tell him all about Mr. Heathcliff and his daughter-in-law.
Jonathan attempts to escape the castle to no avail. His letters are intercepted by the Count. He discovers where the Count sleeps. Gypsies come to do work for the Count at the castle, but Jonathan is not able to communicate with the outside world. He waits for his doom.
The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.
With no provisions available to them, the groups hungers continues to grow. Parker makes a grim suggestion.
Hilda and Kenyon talk of religion and prayer.
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
Albert and Mercedes make plans for their future.
Mr. Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition.
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
William's connection with his pupil grows, but she suddenly disappears. He questions Mdlle. Reuter about Mdlle. Henri.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Mercedes (Madame de Morcerf) visits the Count of Monte Cristo.
Miss Twinkleton pays a visit to London.
The reader is introduced to Carol Milford, a beautiful, young woman trying to find her place in the world. Fearing a mundane life, Carol turns down a suitor in order to pursue a more bohemian lifestyle.
An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.
Agnes and David's relationship continues to flourish.
A man is found in an unusual business agreement and entreats Holmes for his help.
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!