Dracula
Chapter 27
by Bram Stoker
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
After returning from Wuthering Heights, Mr. Lockwood asks Nelly to tell him all about Mr. Heathcliff and his daughter-in-law.
Joseph pays a visit to Becky. Dobbin departs after a heated discussion.
Victor is melancholy after Justine’s execution and thinks of Elizabeth and his father to keep from thoughts of suicide. The family travels to their home at Belrive and the beautiful scenery cheers him somewhat.
Agnes warns David to be cautious of Steerforth. Uriah reveals his intentions towards Agnes.
An evil prince and his mother, the queen, conspire to kill the prince’s brother who is good, kind, and handsome. The good prince (Leander) befriends a snake, which turns into a beautiful fairy. The fairy gives him a magical cap that can turn him invisible.
Victor grows up in a tight domestic circle, in which he flourishes, and is intrigued with the mysteries of the natural world. He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
The Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion and others welcome Dorothy.
Morgan Le Fay begs the Yankee to give them an exhibition of his powers. After prayer, a large dinner reception is held. An old woman interrupts the banquet to curse Le Fay for killing her grandson. Le Fay takes the Yankee to the dungeon to see a man being tortured on a rack. The Yankee asks to speak to the prisoner.
Mr. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process.
When someone blackmails Lady Eva Blackwell, Holmes is called to the case. He disguises himself as a plumber and goes undercover to catch the blackmailer.
Bill Sikes takes Oliver to meet Toby Crackit and Barney. Oliver is sent into the house, but things do not go as planned.
Victor is still depressed and travels to Montanvert hoping that the scenery will boost his spirits. He finds his monster, who eloquently greets him and convinces him to warm himself by a fire in an ice cave where the monster narrates the events of his life.
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner. Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer to expect three more visitors.
The Count asks Jonathan about the shipping business in England and insists that Jonathan stays with him for a month. The two send letters to England regarding the business. Jonathan writes Mina in a secret code. Jonathan explores the forbidden parts of the castle and is horrified by what he discovers. He wonders if he has gone mad.
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
Lord Steyne makes a strong suggestion to Lady Blanche. Becky meets a sympathetic party and continues to make a positive impression.
Harker determines the location of the missing boxes, and the men decide they must act quickly. Renfield is involved in a mysterious accident.
Agnes and David's relationship continues to flourish.
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.
Mr. Bumble and Mrs. Corney discuss the possibility of a future together.
Coverdale decides to leave Blithedale for the city.
Shylock, determined to receive his bond, refuses a generous offer by Bassanio. Shylock prepares to receive his bond as the court awaits the arrival of Balthasar. Portia, disguised as Balthasar, attempts to incite mercy in the heart of Shylock. Shylock's victory in court is short-lived.