A grand debate at the general assembly of the HOUYHNHNMS, and how it was determined. The learning of the HOUYHNHNMS. Their buildings. Their manner of burials. The defectiveness of their language.
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.
A Presbyterian minister gives an authentic account to Jack the narrator.
Recounting of the tales of how things came to be for both Sara and the Large Family.
Monsieur Noirtier reveals to Franz information about the death of Franz's father.
Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of a race horse and the murder of its trainer.
How the hunt ended badly.
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
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.
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
Ozma transports Dorothy to her. She then sends for the others.
Ishmael recalls a sperm whale skeleton in Tranque.
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
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.
The source of the gunshots is revealed. Quorum cooks up a feast. They make their way towards a smoking hill.
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
Ishmael considers the beauty of the tail of a whale, as well as the injury it can inflict.
After the monster eavesdrops for a while, he learns the history of the cottage family and recounts it to Victor.
Agnes warns David to be cautious of Steerforth. Uriah reveals his intentions towards Agnes.
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a bizarre case that is a family affair. Two brothers and a son all receive letters from the KKK, addressed from India that contain five dried orange pips, the omen of death. When it comes to be the son’s turn, he begs Holmes for his advice.
May and Newland's wedding day finally comes.