The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 55: Major Cavalcanti
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
A man is a tutor to two young boys in a household. Their father is very quiet and studious and keeps to himself. However, he has a room that no one has set foot in until the tutor saves the youngest from a well. The tutor in this manner learns from the servants about his employer’s past as an obnoxious drunk. His wife was the one to tame him and he carries a black Japanned Box, which is believed to hold her letters, with him when he stays somewhere else.
A hare deceives many crocodiles, then mocks them, and the crocodiles pull out all of his fur in retaliation. The hare is suffering, and a fairy man comes along and tells him to bathe in the sea and lie in the sun to recover his fur, but the man was spiteful and his advice only increases the hare’s pain. A kind fairy man comes by and listens to the hare’s sad story, telling him his pain is the consequence of his behavior to the crocodiles. The hare agrees and repents, and the kind man tells him how to heal his wounds and regrow his fur. The hare correctly predicts that the princess the other men were off seeking would deny them and instead choose the kind man for her husband.
Fort Jefferson and the nearby areas are described including information regarding the natural surroundings, the structure and workings of the fort, and events of historical interest.
Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.
Henry rationalizes his fear as he continues to run from the battle. Henry finds the dead body of another soldier as he moves through the forest.
The narrator gives a description of the harpoon line, further discussing the dangers of whaling.
George's assignment at the advertising agency leaves him feeling unsatisfied. George reaps the benefits of having advised Archibald Purdy in a real estate matter.
Holgrave visits Hepzibah, and after overhearing a conversation between two customers, Hepzibah becomes concerned over her future. She is offended by their frank conversation involving her losing her dignity. Thoroughout the day, however, things begin to look up and her confidence returns.
Raskolnikov's attack on Alyona and Lizaveta is interrupted suddenly by two men. Raskolnikov narrowly escapes.
The group manages to get the boat off the oyster bed. They decide to stay where they are for the night, since there is food to be had and a shore nearby. Jerry decides to go ashore to check out what appears to be an abandoned shack.
Ram Dass describes his fascination of Sara.
As they prepare for the race and practice their courses, a suspicious boat turns the corner and runs into the motor-boat. A gash under the water line is left in the side of the boat and the boys await to hear if they are out of the race.
The twelve sons of the king would be killed if the queen had a daughter. She had a daughter and the sons were banished to the forest until they would meet their sister.
George Willard experiences "a moment of sophistication" and sets out to find Helen White.
Oliver, having been punished for his behavior, begs to stay at the workhouse rather than go with Mr. Gamfield.
After leaving the castle, Betsy and the rainbow fairy went to the palace of Queen Erma, Queen of Light. There, Betsy got a good night’s sleep.
A biography of Christian Huygens.
Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.
Alice and Ruth get more information about the missing girls.
The Winged Monkeys carry Dorothy and her friends to the Emerald City. The King of the Monkeys tells Dorothy why they must grant whoever has the Magic Cap three wishes.
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
The Yankee and his companions agree to stop for the night. They have no matches and no food. A storm comes and vermin crawl into the Yankee’s armor. He vows never to wear armor again. The Yankee invites some freemans to breakfast and chats with them on the subject of democracy.
Dorian attends a dinner party, but finds himself distracted and bored. He returns home to discard the remaining evidence of Basil’s presence there.