The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 3: The Days of Imprisonment
by H.G. Wells
The narrator and the panicked Curate continue observe the Martians.
The narrator and the panicked Curate continue observe the Martians.
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.
Sylvia and Bruno, along with their dad who was made king of elfland, eat the local fruit.
Huck learns that Pap is a suspect in his "murder" and that there is a bounty for Jim. Jackson Island is no longer safe for Huck and Jim.
M. Morrel is saved from bankruptcy.
Nearing the treasure, the pirates hear a high voice singing the Flint’s last words. They believe it’s his ghost but continue forward. They discover the treasure missing.
Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.
The officers initiate another offensive on the enemy position, resulting in the capture of the enemy flag and the taking of four prisoners.
The men discuss the battle, showing respect for the efforts of each man.
A Japanese warrior defends the Dragon King by killing his enemy, the monster centipede. In gratitude the Dragon King gives the warrior several presents, including a bag of rice that never runs out, and he comes to be known as My Lord Bag of Rice.
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”
No one is more excited about the homecoming of Erastus Smith, than his old childhood sweetheart Sally Martin.
Ishmael considers the beauty of the tail of a whale, as well as the injury it can inflict.
Pip returns to Satis House, but continues to feel inadequate around Estella.
Razumikhin awakens the next morning greatly regretting the previous night. Dunya, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin visit Raslolnikov.
After Catherine's daughter Cathy is born, Catherine dies two hours later. Edgar and Heathcliff take turns watching over Catherine's body, and then she is buried in the churchyard, feet from the moors.
Samuel Meredith recalls some pivotal moments in his life.
Christmas Eve and the dinner party to make peace between Neville and Edwin is at hand. Edwin has a strange and troubling conversation with a woman on the streets of Cloisterham. A great storm descends upon the town.
Wendy takes her role as mother to the lost boys very seriously and earnestly tries to make their house a home.
Reverend Crisparkle and his mother discuss Neville's behavior the night before. The Reverend encounters Neville and Helena by the river. Reverend Crisparkle is determined to bring a peaceful end to the current feud.
Christy is informed by the captain that he is to be sent home. He bids goodbye to his fellow sailors who leave with the Tallahatchie.
Chitta enacts his revenge against the tribe, causing problems for the Indians and the Frenchmen alike.
In order to stay up on current affairs, Thoreau visits Concord on a regular basis.