The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 27
by Jack London
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
"Oh, I am hurt to death, my Love;"
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
The two mice declare their love for each other and argue which house they would like to live in. They stay at Miss Dainty’s house until Shadow appears and they decide Whitefoot’s would be safer.
Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
An old fox intends to test the loyalty of his wife.
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
David tells Dora about his current financial situation, causing Dora to become visibly upset.
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
A fellow gets the better of a lion.
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
The doctor turns to the assistance of some passing porpoises to inquire about the current location of the island, finding out something rather interesting in the process.
Eppie continues to bring great joy to Silas. Godfrey continues his courtship of Nancy.
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
The morning after arriving in Yokohama, a hungry Passepartout attempts to secure his next meal. Passepartout is reunited with his master and Aouda.
The narrator describes a negro man who works in a pinery and turpentine camp.
Mr. St. Clare brings a pupil for Cousin Ophelia to teach.
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
Phoebe begins spending more and more time with Holgrave. He tells her his thoughts on the Pycheon curse and reads her an article he has written about it.