A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 23: Fire Rises
by Charles Dickens
Throughout the French countryside fires burn as the revolution spreads.
Throughout the French countryside fires burn as the revolution spreads.
William seeks out his missing pupil, deciding that she is the woman destined to be his wife.
Uncas’ mistaken identity saves all but one prisoner from Magua’s grasp. The group vows to pursue Magua.
Pip has dinner at the house of Matthew Pocket and observes the strange social lives of the Pocket family.
The narrator describes the effect of frost on the nearby flora.
A discussion of dreams and how they can affect the dreamer.
Another day begins in the Babbitt household. The reader is introduced to George and Myra Babbitt.
Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.
The boat avoids trouble. Captain Spike remembers Jack Tier. Mrs. Budd shows her interesting view of things. Jack Tier boards the Molly Swash. The captain disguises the boat.
Aunt Betsey meets with Mr. Murdstone in order to make a decision about David.
Changing circumstances bring Ellen and Newland together again.
William and Frances continue their married life together, with continued contact with Hunsden.
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
David and Dora are married.
Dorian and Lord Henry discuss many things, including Dorian’s attempt to be a better person. Lord Henry tells Dorian not to change, and expresses his wish to recapture the youth that Dorian has seemingly managed to keep.
Captain Nemo and the men go pearl hunting.
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
Henry perceives his comrades to all be fearless and is fearful that he is a coward at heart. Henry reflects on his life back at his mother's farm. A conversation with a fellow soldier only amplifies Henry's anxiety.
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
Garces searches for the truth behind the animals he encounters who laugh at night in the woods. He heard incredible stories during an afternoon hunt. When he learns the truth, it will break his heart. Garces busca la verdad sobre los animales que se rien en el bosque por las noches. Ha oido historias increibles durante la caza. Cuando aprenda la verdad, le rompir? el coraz?n.
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
A detour attracts the attention of some Huron Indians. Quick thinking by Hawkeye allows the group to evade the enemy.