A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 11: Dusk
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is escorted back to his cell. There is little hope of compassion for the condemned Darnay.
Darnay is escorted back to his cell. There is little hope of compassion for the condemned Darnay.
Starbuck contemplates taking matters into his own hands.
The beggar returns to visit the Emperor.
The Chancellor gets agitated at the roaring crowd outside his window. They are waiting for the Warden and seem to be screaming for less bread and more taxes. Bruno comes in looking for Sylvie.
Having been taken to a safe place by Quasimodo, Esmeralda recalls the events which have transpired. Quasimodo warns Esmerelda never to leave the church, fearing she will be killed.
Catherine is living a happy life, until one day her Destiny steps in and asks a fateful question. Things change for Catherine, and she finds herself wandering the world, always looking for a new place to work. After some time has passed, her life is not so bad, but not so good either. She and her lady come up with a plan to try to appease her Destiny. A ball of silk is the offer made, and Catherine finds just how important a ball of silk can be.
Mr. Arrow is discovered as a hopeless drunk and disappears one night. Job replaces him as first mate. Jim is entranced with Silver and his parrot. Jim gets hungry and climbs into a barrel for an apple.
A short story about noticing the beauty around you. Laura and baby Donald never noticed the beautiful glories growing in their backyard until Laura heard them speak to her. She and Donald played with them all afternoon. Laura learned the lesson well.
The Invisible Man reveals his plan to Dr. Kemp moments before eluding capture. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Neville confides his past to the Reverend, openly admitting to feelings of "bitter hatred". Neville and the Reverend Crisparkle briefly discuss the situation between Edwin and Rosa.
Two celestial beings discuss the inquisitive nature of man.
Impressed by his new employer's composure, Passepartout feels he may have finally found an ideal situation.
The three children play a war game in the first snow of the winter. The Toyman builds six snow men and the children fight them with snow balls.
Stryver and Carton discuss the days proceedings over drinks. Stryver questions Carton's feelings for Lucie.
Huck hides the money in the deceased man's coffin, only to have it sealed by the undertaker before can remove it. The dauphin questions Huck about the missing money.
Shaggy and the others decide to attack. Shaggy, Files, and Ozga are instantly captured. Polychrome tries to wake up the sleeping Quox. Ann and her officers find a passage out of the pit. Shaggy Man is transformed into a dove and Ozga is transformed into a fiddle.
Fagin watches Nancy closely, hoping to blackmail her with any information he discovers.
Mr. Marvel attempts to convince The Invisible Man that he is not a suitable assistant. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Mudville Nine's star player is their only hope for winning the game.
Huck goes to the Phelps farm to find and free Jim. Huck awaits the arrival of a good friend.
A new child is born to the Bird family on Christmas Day.
Miss Havisham confesses to Pip. Pip professes his feelings to Estella. Pip receives a note from Wemmick.
Deserted on the island, the boys make do and try to come up with a plan.
The deaths of the master and his son reminds Mr. Douglass of his powerlessness.