Ghost, having reached Japan, takes advantage of the migrating seal herds. Captain Larsen, Mugridge, and Hump, having remained on ship, attempt to reach the sealing ships before the approaching storm does. Captain Larsen evaluates his losses.
The story opens with the murder of Ronald Adair. Holmes tells Watson his account of tangling with Professor Moriarty and explains his expectation that someone will attempt to murder him. He sets up a dummy across the street, which is shot with an airgun. The killer is arrested.
The author, being informed of a design to accuse him of high-treason, makes his escape to Blefuscu. His reception there.
Prince Ahmed finds himself in a strange land and is found by a fairy who blesses his life with magical occurences.
A Chinese Empress quells an uprising and then has to mend the heavens and the pillars that hold up the sky.
Jonathan Harker journals about his travel to Dracula’s Castle and the foreboding messages he gets from town folk along the way.
Oliver and Nancy proceed to Bill Sikes' house. Sikes gives a stern warning to Oliver.
A deer hunt leads to separation and a night spent avoiding a pack of wolves.
David tells Dora about his current financial situation, causing Dora to become visibly upset.
Albert confronts the Count of Monte Cristo at the opera.
Jurgis is once again confronted by union representatives and agrees to join. Jurgis convinces the rest of the family to join the union as the becomes deeply devoted to its cause.
Still affected by her conversation with Vida, Carol begins to observe the judging glances of the townspeople. Carol and Will pay a visit to his mother.
The community is interrupted during their first evening together by the arrival of Hollingsworth and a mysterious stranger.
Hilda laments her current situation.
Mark and Ruth sailed on the Wildfire. The ship catches fire and all must escape on pilot boats. They watch the Wildfire’s destruction. The kids go to New York and see their uncle.
Hump receives his dried clothing, but notices that some valuably articles are now missing, resulting in an altercation with Mugridge. A misstep while performing his duties aboard ship, results in violence towards Hump. Hump informs Captain Larsen of his missing money, but is only chastised for his irresponsibility and later presented with some of the captains philosophy.
While sitting on a fallen column, the four friends admire the moonlight.
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
Carol spends a day at the lake accompanied by the Dyers, Erik, Cy Bogart, and Fern Mullins. Carol, jealous of Maud's affection for Erik, is happy to accept an invitation to go out on the lake. Mrs. Bogart's concerns are ignored by Carol, who later meets Erik at Harry Haydock's party. Erik's admission leaves Carol feeling confused and uncomfortable.
Lorry visits the Darnays with some unsettling news. The Defarges lead a mob into the Bastilles.
How Princess Hase was conceived and lived her good life.
As the second part of the voyage begins, Aronnax begins to believe to there is more to Captain Nemo than he originally thought. Aronnax encounters the Argonaut.
Marian writes two letters, and passes them on to Fanny to be delivered. The Count and Countess behave strangely.
Violence erupts in London as people attempt to escape the Martian attack.