The narrator discovers a long-lost Oriental text called Tellmenow Isitsoornot, and is shocked to find the real story of the grand vizier's daughter Scheherazade in Arabian Nights. Then the narrator summarizes what he finds in Isitsoornot.
Walter meets Mrs. Vesey and Miss Fairlie. The group travels through the countryside and Walter considers the artwork already completed by the ladies. Marian discovers something in the letters from her mother.
Munro and Chingachgook mourn their losses. Tamenund laments the end of the Mohican bloodline.
Phoebe meets her cousin, Judge Pyncheon. Although he smiles at her she recalls what Holgrave told her about a photograph revealing one’s true nature. Phoebe makes a connection between the Judge and the late Colonel. The Judge offers to help Clifford and Hepzibah financially, but Hepzibah refuses.
On his journey to Knowlesbury Walter is assaulted. He narrowly escapes days in jail by calling upon a friend. His discovery at the lawyers leads him to believe he has found out Sir Percival's secret. There is a shocking turn of events back at the church.
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.
Agnes warns David to be cautious of Steerforth. Uriah reveals his intentions towards Agnes.
Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
This is a narrative of William Wells Brown's life and how he came out of slavery.
Thoreau prepares for winter.
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.
Rebecca behaves as expected. Little Rawdon makes a new friend. Amelia devotes her time to little George. Amelia is affected by news from Dobbin's Sister.
As school begins at Salem House, David and Steerforth share stories. Mr. Peggotty and Ham visit David at school.
A man comes to Mycroft Holmes and tells him of his strange encounter. Sherlock Holmes then becomes involved because of his brother’s laziness.
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.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
The guests stay at Thornfield for several days. Rochester and Blanche compete as a team at charades. From watching their interaction, Jane believes that they will be married soon though they do not seem to love one another. Blanche would be marrying Rochester for his wealth, and he for her beauty and her social position. One day, a strange man named Mr. Mason arrives at Thornfield. Jane dislikes him at once because of his vacant eyes and his slowness, but she learns from him that Rochester once lived in the West Indies, as he himself has done. One evening, a gypsy woman comes to Thornfield to tell the guests’ fortunes. Blanche Ingram goes first, and when she returns from her talk with the gypsy woman she looks keenly disappointed.
Zeus, keeping his promise to the Trojans, sends a false dream to Agamemnon.
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
A sailor recounts his experience with the Maelstrom, a dangerous whirlpool off the coast of Norway.
Mr. Wickfield and Agnes visit the Strongs. David's encounter with Uriah leaves him feeling morally inferior.
There is news of the Princess’s death.
The Count of Monte Cristo speaks to Madame Villefort about poisons and chemistry.