Marian and Laura take a walk, where Laura reveals some details of her marriage to Sir Percival. They see a strange figure, and Marian tries to find out who it could have been.
Mr. Buford schemes an old lady to invest her inheritance.
Newland discovers that Ellen intends to stay in New York. May informs Newland of a new, unexpected friendship.
Upon returning, Zeena gives Ethan some unsettling news concerning Mattie.
The narrator is escorted into a small dark apartment where he is supposed to furnish musical entertainment for a small dinner party. He strikes up a friendly relationship with the host.
Jane goes in to the library to have her fortune read, and after overcoming her skepticism, she finds herself entranced by the old woman’s speech. The gypsy woman seems to know a great deal about Jane and tells her that she is very close to happiness. She also says that she told Blanche Ingram that Rochester was not as wealthy as he seemed, thereby accounting for Blanche’s sullen mood. As the woman reads Jane’s fortune, her voice slowly deepens, and Jane realizes that the gypsy is Rochester in disguise. Jane reproaches Rochester for tricking her and remembers thinking that Grace Poole might have been the gypsy. When Rochester learns that Mr. Mason has arrived, he looks troubled.
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
Laurie's prank on Meg angers the girls. Jo talks to Mr. Laurence in order to restore peace.
Of the inhabitants of Lilliput; their learning, laws, and customs; the manner of educating their children. The author’s way of living in that country. His vindication of a great lady.
Agnes Grey details her confessions, and the wishes she hides in her heart.
Amelia gives Becky a tour of her house. Becky is curious about Joseph Sedley.
Du Bois introduces the struggles and strives of the Negro over the course of history.
Clarence reveals to the Yankee about Guenever’s affair with Launcelot, the war between Arthur and Launcelot, and the temporary rule of Mordred (who placed an interdict of the church placed on Camelot). Launcelot and Mordred killed each other in battle and the Church reversed the entire kingdom and brought it back to the way it was. The Yankee decrees that all of the old institutions of the church will be null. Clarence gathers boys for an army.
The narrator describes his favorite road at New Smyrna. He mentions the river that runs along the road and the birds he has seen there.
Introduction to the book by Irving Howe.
Andrea Cavalcanti and Mademoiselle Danglers are to be married at Danglers' house.
While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.
Victor becomes a slave to his fears and destroys his work on the second creature incurring the wrath of the monster. The monster threatens him and Victor decides to continue on with Henry. He dumps the remains of the second creature in the ocean and is accused of a murder committed the night before.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
George's behavior bothers Dobbin.
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
Uncas prepares the Delaware for battle. Gamut arrives with news of Cora’s location. Hawkeye has a plan.
Ahab comes at Moby Dick head on. Crew members are lost when things do not go as planned.
Land, Conseil, and Aronnax continue to discuss the possibility of escaping the Nautilus, although some are more enthusiastic than others.