The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 16: A Learned Italian
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes begins his friendship with the mad abbe.
Dantes begins his friendship with the mad abbe.
Zenobia tells a legend involving the mystery of the Veiled Lady.
A change of disguises allows Uncas to escape a dire fate. Hawkeye trusts that the Huron’:s superstitions will save Gamut.
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.
Many questions are answered in the history told by Moodie.
Monsieur Cavalcanti, Benedetto, visits Caderousse's house.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
A biography of George Peacock.
Noah and Fagin's capture prompts Toby Crackit and Tom Chitling to hide out. Sikes' arrival at the hiding place causes an unexpected uproar.
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton addresses the Committee of the Judiciary of the United States Congress in January of 1892.
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
Osbert becomes acquainted with the Baroness. The deadline for the response to Malcolm approaches.
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
An Iroquois attack wounds Gamut and Heyward. Cora devises a plan.
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
Mr. Sedley gets his house in order. Jos makes a promise to his father and Amelia. Dobbin makes a declaration to Amelia, but is disappointed with her reaction.
A Man lost in a wood on a cold night was promised lodging for the night by the Satyr. The Satyr asked the Man why kept blowing on his hands. The Man replied that his breath warmed them. Once home with the Satyr he was given a hot bowl of food. He raised the spoonful and blew on it. The Satyr asked why he was now blowing on the food. The man replied that he was cooling the food which was too hot. Immediately the Satyr threw him out because he would not have anything to do with a person who could blow hot and cold.
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
William looks forward to his first day at the girls' school. He again meets with M. Reuter.
Uncas’ mistaken identity saves all but one prisoner from Magua’s grasp. The group vows to pursue Magua.
Miss Crawley receives various tokens of appreciation. Lady Jane makes a positive impression.
Henry reflects on the events surrounding his enlistment in the army. Tales of imminent battle breeds panic in Henry's mind.