Jerry soon realizes the cause of the “snag” and hurries back into the boat. The boys stop for supper, joking with one another about their past adventures. Suddenly Will spots something in the woods.
Walter pays a largely unsuccessful visit to the lawyer. He is followed, but manages to avoid further detection. A letter arrives for Marian. Walter plans to go to Blackwater.
Newland shows is support for his fiance's family.
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.
When Gaudfrey Staunton disappears, Cyril Overton asks Holmes to investigate. Dr. Armstrong is suspected.
Ali, one of the slaves of the Count of Monte Cristo, helps to save Madame Villefort and her son Edward.
Dorian decides to make amends to Sibyl as Lord Henry brings news. Dorian feels the whole experience to be like a play he is watching. He commits himself to maintaining his youth and beauty.
The narrator makes plans to get himself and his wife to safety, and continues to gather information from military passers-by.
Reverend Mr. Hayward plagiarizes more than just the sermons he listens to at the white church.
Sara has become fond of the Large Family.
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
Miss Twinkleton pays a visit to London.
An act of kindness interrupts a couple's violent pastime.
Disappointment hits Elinor just as hard as it had with Marianne; her expectations, once again a theme in the story, are immediately dashed.
Walter leaves Mrs. Catherick's to contemplate what new information he has learned. He travels to the church to check the marriage registry.
Miss Murray finds herself looking for a new source of entertainment. She and Agnes Grey go into town and meet with Mr. Weston.
Lord Henry investigates Dorian’s background and shows of his clever talk at lunch.
A group of locals show up to prevent the theft of Jim. Huck, Tom, and Jim narrowly escape down the river.
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
Du Bois tells about his son who died as a young baby.
Pip experiences guilt about the nature of his lifestyle. News arrives concerning Mrs. Joe.
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.
A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.
Dr. Manette persuades the tribunal to keep Darnay alive. A new position allows Dr. Manette to keep an eye on Darnay.