The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 14: Incident, Humor, Etc.
by Henry O. Flipper
The author recalls a variety of incidents that occurred during his time at West Point, some being more pleasant than others.
The author recalls a variety of incidents that occurred during his time at West Point, some being more pleasant than others.
George and a client take a tour of a local tenement. George meets his father-in-law to ensure a good price on a future purchase. George decides to have a conversation about "morals" with his son.
The narrator takes a walk in the country lost in his memories. He visits the old man sitting on the porch.
Henry reflects on the events surrounding his enlistment in the army. Tales of imminent battle breeds panic in Henry's mind.
The men return from their journey. There is a fire. The fate of Oceola is revealed.
After falling asleep for a short while, Jane awakes to the realization that she must leave Thornfield. When she steps out of her room, she finds Rochester waiting in a chair on the threshold. To Rochester’s assurances that he never meant to wound her, and to his pleas of forgiveness, Jane is silent, although she confides to the reader that she forgave him on the spot. Jane suddenly feels faint, and Rochester carries her to the library to revive her. He then offers her a new proposal—to leave England with him for the South of France, where they will live together as husband and wife. Jane refuses, explaining that no matter how Rochester chooses to view the situation, she will never be more than a mistress to him while Bertha is alive. Rochester realizes that he must explain why he does not consider himself married, and he launches into the story of his past.
Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.
Sibyl and her family discuss her engagement.
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
A poor cottager buys a cat and ends up with a kingdom.
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
The Toyman teaches the function of a scarecrow and why crows are bad for the corn crops.
Willoughby calls again the next morning, and the family are again convinced of his charms, as he comes to admire them, and Marianne in particular. An attraction is growing.
The prisoners are questioned and moved to a tactical position near the shore. Cora attempts to assist Hawkeye and his companions, but is caught and reprimanded.
In the course of his duties, Jerry encounters a true gentleman.
The "Pirates" borrow a raft, intending to camp at a nearby island. The boys are alarmed at the news of a drowning.
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
Macduff meets with Malcolm in England. Macduff receives word of his families fate.
Marilla begins her upbringing of Anne.
How Sentaro was taught not to covet unending life.
Oliver is once again taken to see Mr. Brownlow. Mr. Brownlow and Miss Rose tell Nancy's story to Mrs. Maylie and Mr. Losberne.
The community at Blithedale hosts a funeral.
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.
The home life of the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle is introduced to the reader. Mr. Crisparkle plans a dinner party.
Clarence reveals to the Yankee about Guenever’s affair with Launcelot, the war between Arthur and Launcelot, and the temporary rule of Mordred (who placed an interdict of the church placed on Camelot). Launcelot and Mordred killed each other in battle and the Church reversed the entire kingdom and brought it back to the way it was. The Yankee decrees that all of the old institutions of the church will be null. Clarence gathers boys for an army.