Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 21: The Christian's Death
by William Wells Brown
Georgiana's death leads to an early release of the slaves.
Georgiana's death leads to an early release of the slaves.
Christy travels with his father to his new ship. He meets up with his shipmates and Bertha.
The group travels the coast, gaining familiarity with the Florida wildlife.
Echoing the novel’s beginning, the narrator describes another public gathering in the marketplace, but this time the purpose is to celebrate the installation of a new governor. Hester receives uneasines news about her journey and Chillingworth.
David receives a welcomed letter from Dora's aunt, prompting David to pay visit.
A deer hunt leads to separation and a night spent avoiding a pack of wolves.
David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.
Dorothy cries at the departure of the balloon. The next morning, she and her friends try to find a way to get Dorothy back to Kansas. They agree that they will go visit Glinda, the good witch of the South, and ask her for help.
Curly was punished by his teacher and had to stay after school. While cleaning the chalkboard, Jacko the organ-monkey hit Curly in the head with chestnuts. They decided to roast them. The alligator came to attack them, but was frightened away by the popping of the chestnuts.
David and Miss Betsey are told Little Em'ly's story. Mr. Peggotty and Little Em'ly decide to leave.
Lottie is confused by Sara's change in status.
Old Sally makes a death-bed confession to Mrs. Corney concerning Oliver's mother.
Watson and Holmes go to Cornwall where a man needs his help in solving a mystery concerning his two mad brothers and his dead sister.
Having won his wager, Phileas prepares for his wedding. The events just prior to Phileas' arrival at the Reform Club are presented to the reader.
Uncas prepares the Delaware for battle. Gamut arrives with news of Cora’s location. Hawkeye has a plan.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
Sylvie and Bruno meet the young female pianist on the way to the drawing-room.
Curly, Flop, and their dog friends are playing in the forest and they find a hat. They realize it’s Mr. Twistytail’s hat and deduce that the wolf must have him. They rush to the wolf’s house and spy the pig father tied up. They trick the wolf and save Mr. Twistytail.
Mr. Wickfield and Agnes visit the Strongs. David's encounter with Uriah leaves him feeling morally inferior.
During a brief vacation from school, Curly and Flop agree to go to Uncle Wiggley’s island bungalow. While there, Curly hears Ethel Rose crying and walks her home. A bear appears and drinks the sour milk from their pail and they escape.
Leaving her studio, Miriam goes to the statue of the virgin. She and Hilda talk about religion.
Elmer, feeling isolated and unhappy, lashes out at George.
A prince travels to the Land of Souls to see his just-deceased bride.
A run-in with John Dashwood reveals more about his character and nature.
The author tells the story of James Webster Smith.