The contents of the sealed packet are revealed, much to everyone’s delight. The boys return home, with future adventures in store.
The Yankee is comfortable in his new position, but has no title. He gains a title from the people, but is angered at the slavery and rule of the king. He likes the king, but does not respect him.
Mrs. Dashwood, Elinor, and Margaret go to call on Lady Middleton, while Marianne remains behind. Things with Willoughby do not seem to be going well.
Quasimodo, still feeling uneasy from the previous weeks events, witnesses a gathering crowd approaching Notre Dame, and resolves to protect Esmeralda. Quasimodo defends the cathedral, killing many of the Truands in the process. Jehan, having climbed to the top of the gallery, encounters Quasimodo.
Tom continues to look for distractions. Tom finds himself suddenly ill.
An enchanted maiden awaits the arrival of her suitor.
Fernand de Morcerf visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
The Yankee resigns himself to die at the stake. As the monk chants over him, the eclipse begins. The king begs the Yankee to spare the sun. The Yankee gets the king to promise to make him his chief minister and executive and pay him a salary in return for the sun.
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
The Grey ladies are concerned about what steps to take to secure their future. A letter arrives from the long lost grandfather, and a response is sent.
Ethan approaches Mattie after the dance concludes.
The chapter reveals Catherine’s impressions of the Tilneys and introduces an interesting scene about a letter from James.
George achieves a level of success as a member of the Booster's Club, and later learns some unsettling news regarding Riesling.
Dorothy says good-bye to the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion. Glinda shows Dorothy the power of the silver shoes. Dorothy clicks them together three times and returns to Kansas.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Haidee in his home and tells her that she is free from being his slave now that they are in Paris.
Du Bois discusses the period of history from 1861 to 1872, as it relates to the American Negro.
Oliver awakens in the care of Mrs. Bedwin, Mr. Brownlow's housekeeper. Oliver is greatly affected by a portrait in Mr. Brownlow's home.
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.
The colony of cats take in an abused daughter, Lizina, and give her the fair treatment she deserves.
Sara has become fond of the Large Family.
Sadie, a lady pig with long earrings, asks Curly and Flop to her party. A bear comes to the house to eat them and Sadie throws marshmallows in his face. The bear thought it was snowing and rushed back to his cave before he got snowed in.
Matthew convinces Anne to change her mind. Marilla starts to develop a motherly affection for Anne.
A poem to the vistas and vision from the heights of the Washington Monument and the vision of the man himself.
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Amy, having learned of Beth's passing, is joined by Laurie in Europe.