The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 113: The Past
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Chateau d'If, and then heads out to Italy.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Chateau d'If, and then heads out to Italy.
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
As the Nautilus continues its travels into more populated areas, the underwater destruction continues to increase. The ship arrives at the island Vanikoro, where Aronnax and Captain Nemo discuss the the tale of La Pérouse's shipwreck.
Rumours of Moby Dick circulate amongst the crew.
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
They arrive at the Kearney house and get to know the family and the area.
An adventurous fairy tale about a boy Jack and his encounter with giants.
Violence erupts in London as people attempt to escape the Martian attack.
Sinbad the Sailor spends an evening with Franz on the Island of Monte Cristo.
David delivers Little Em'ly's letter to Ham. David witnesses a tragedy on the coast.
Aunt Betsey meets with Mr. Murdstone in order to make a decision about David.
Separated from his family, the narrator sets sail on a cargo ship from Indonesia.
As requested, Joseph stays behind to take care of the women. Isidor and Rebecca each have plans of their own.
Hump learns more and more about the design and purpose of the Ghost. Hump discusses Captain Larsen with a new acquaintance. An incident on board ship further exposes Hump to Captain Larsen's philosophy.
Svidrigailov visits Sonia, assuring her that her family will be taken care of. After a series of strange dreams, a dazed Svidrigailov uses Dunya's revolver to take his own life.
Land and Aronnax discuss the possible heading of the Nautilus. Captain Nemo and Aronnax discuss the dangers of the Red Sea.
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
Maximilian Morrel visits his love, Valentine, the daughter of Monsieur Villefort.
Ishmael describes the various types of whales.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The narrator explores Claude Frollo's statements concerning the printed book in his laboratory.
Franz and Albert enjoy the last day of Carnival. Albert is stuck by the love of a peasant dressed woman at Carnival, who arranges a meeting for the two of them.
While touring the outskirts of Gopher Prairie, Carol meets Miles Bjornstam, the town sole Democrat. Carol unsuccessfully attempts to introduce Will to the art of Poetry. A less opinionated Carol finds greater acceptance with the ladies of the Jolly Seventeen.
The English leave the fort only to encounter a ruthless attack by the Indians. In the chaos that follows, Maqua takes another hostage.
David arrives at Aunt Betsey's house.