Holmes is called to investigate a case about a man who shatters busts of Napoleon. When a murder occurs, Holmes must work faster to solve the mystery.
Two years have passed. Edward is welcomed back by his mother, although he does not regain his inheritance from Robert. Mrs. Ferrars and even John and Fanny come and visit them at Delaford. Mrs. Dashwood and her two remaining daughters spend most of their time at Delaford, both to be near Elinor, and out of the hope that Marianne might accept the Colonel.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Now having been promoted, Hump runs the ship with the assistance of Louis. Captain Larsen continues to make life on ship unpleasant for the mutinous sailors. Johnson and Leach bide their time while waiting for another opportunity to take out Captain Larsen. Leach, fearing that death is eminent, asks a favor of Hump.
Mr. Tod, a fox, and Tommy Brock, a badger, are both troublesome neighbors and “disagreeable people.” Mr. Tod has a habit of taking up lodging in other people’s houses. Mr. Brock visits a rabbit friend, who turns out to be Mr. Bouncer Bunny from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and then steals his son Benjamin Bunny’s children with plans to cook and eat them. Mr. Tod however finds that Mr. Brock has taken up residence in one of his homes, and after many comical efforts to rouse him, they fight it out. Meanwhile, Benjamin and his cousin Peter have come to rescue Benjamin’s children, and the fight gives them a chance to sneak off with the baby bunnies.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
In Belmont, Bassanio attempts to win the hand of Portia. Nerissa and Graziano make a suggestion to Portia and Bassanio in regards to their impending nuptials. A letter arrives from Antonio prompting Bassanio to depart for Venice.
George's involvement with Tanis begins to take a toll on his health and reputation. George receives his first invitation into the Good Citizen's League.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
Von Kempelen discovers how to turn lead into gold.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
The narrator describes his unorthodox travels to an old cotton plantation estate.
Huck is invited to stay with the Grangerford family.
Hump and Maud continue to salvage the vessel, while foiling a would be saboteur.
Sylvie and Bruno meet the young female pianist on the way to the drawing-room.
Aronnax gives is account of Captain Farragut, Ned Land, and the the capabilities of the Abraham Lincoln
Arthur and the narrator talk about Lady Muriel and their relationship.
The author describes the villa and the surrounding scenery.
A letter from the author to Mr. B.
Monica and Bertha visit their new neighbors, Mrs. Westmacott and her nephew, and determine she is a very unpleasant woman.
Phoebe is pulled into the house by Holgrave. After telling her about the Judge, he says he has not gone to the police for fear of implicating Hepzibah and Clifford. He reminds Phoebe that the death of the Judge resemble the death of Uncle Jaffrey, who’s murder was blamed on Clifford thanks to the Judge. Holgrave tells Phoebe he loves her and she reveals her feelings as well. Hepzibah and Clifford return to the house.
Mary tells Martha about Colin who is worried that she may be fired for letting anyone near the ill son. Mary returns to Colin and they talk about positive thinking. When Master Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter the room, Colin tells them that he will see Mary any time he likes because she makes him feel well.
A gruesome murder occurs in Forest Row and Police Inspector Stanley Hopkins asks Holmes for help. When Peter Carey’s (also called Black Peter) tobacco pouch is found at the scene of the crime, Holmes investigates.