Moby Dick
Chapter 60: The Line
by Herman Melville
The narrator gives a description of the harpoon line, further discussing the dangers of whaling.
The narrator gives a description of the harpoon line, further discussing the dangers of whaling.
Assistant Keeper Albury explains to Quorum and Worth about the missing canoes. Quorum and Worth are rescued by Sumner.
Ishmael spends some time in New Bedford.
Ram Dass describes his fascination of Sara.
A skilled tailor longs to be a prince and steals the title from a prince that hasn’t been seen. He is set to different tasks and is proven to be the tailor, but has a happy ending.
Mr. Douglass, having received some education from his master's wife, aspires to learn even more.
The men try to attack Dracula, but he manages an escape. Mina is hypnotized in hopes of discovering his plans.
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
Dorian attends a dinner party, but finds himself distracted and bored. He returns home to discard the remaining evidence of Basil’s presence there.
The narrator goes back to the General’s house and confronts the General’s daughter. The reader begins to see the mystery surrounding the Heatherstones.
News of Will distresses the family. Mr. Ford calls on friends to aid in the investigation. The girls have a farewell tea for friends before their departure.
Sumner attempts a rescue of Rust Norris, putting his own life at risk in the process.
David reflects on the present state of affairs.
The boys stand up to the men on the sharpie, with good result. The decide to continue their journey, making up as much ground as they can for the day. All is well, but the changing tides make for a rough landing.
The return to Limmeridge house and the truth revealed.
George rethinks his choices, turning to Amelia once more.
A well dressed stranger, Mr. Scatters, comes to the sleepy town of Miltonville to give Mr. Isaac Jackson an inheritance from his rich brother.
Miss Minchin scolds the cook, which results in Sara being on the wrong end of the cooks temper.
Monsieur Cavalcanti, the Count of Monte Cristo, and Albert visit the Dangler's house.
Mole journeys to the Wild Wood where he is later met by Rat. Mole and Rate find the home of Mr. Badger
Kenyon and Hilda enjoy their reunion and catch up on past events.
Mercutio confronts Romeo about his disappearance the previous night. Romeo sends a message to Juliet by way of her nurse.
Ishmael discusses the few accurate depictions of whales he has seen.
Joseph, Rawdon and George receive orders.