The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 108: The Judge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort prepares for Benedetto's trial, and then he confronts Madame de Villefort.
Villefort prepares for Benedetto's trial, and then he confronts Madame de Villefort.
Mrs. Lincoln pays a visit to Elizabeth regarding a dress for the President's inauguration.
Newland discovers that Ellen intends to stay in New York. May informs Newland of a new, unexpected friendship.
David assists Peggotty with Mr. Barkis' affairs. Not unlike Steerforth, Little Em'ly is nowhere to be found.
A chance meeting of the Capulets and Montagues results in armed conflict on the streets of Verona. Benvolio informs the elder Montague of his Romeo's condition.
The author describes the priests in Flatland.
Stubb dines on his kill.
Harold faces destruction when his partner, Mrs. Westmacott’s brother, abandons him with a massive debt that he may never be able to pay back. He tries to take a noble stand for his creditors and Clara vows to stay by him.
Pip gives anonymous assistance to Herbert.
Rene manages to befriend one of his captors, but fears that all hope is lost. The tribe prepares for feasting and torture.
Jurgis learns english as his involvement in the union increases. Jurgis is encouraged to vote. Jurgis becomes aware of the many corrupt practices that are prevalent in various industries.
The red haired fisherman shares his story. Doctor Dolittle takes the fisherman home. For there efforts, both the doctor and Jip receive tokens of gratitude.
How the use of compassion and the inducement of fear should be employed to preserve power.
As time passes the good doctor's collection of animals only continues to increase. A visiting crocodile further exacerbates the doctor's money troubles. Intending to be married, Sarah leaves Puddley-on-the-Marsh.
Doctor Dolittle introduces the Popsipetel tribe to the gift of fire.
The Jane Guy finally encounters land. The crew embarks inland to explore the island.
The men go to the theatre, but Sibyl’s performance does not live up to Dorian’s expectations. Dorian is cruel to Sibyl, but only realizes it later.
As her life comes to a close, Elizabeth Willard shares her life experiences with Doctor Reefy.
The narrator recaps the events up to this point, speculating on what people expected to see at the landing sight.
Pip befriends Wemmick and gets a chance to see Jaggers in action.
Captain Larsen's, having become more possesive of Maud, excludes the crew from his table. Interference by the captain's brother, Death, results in monetary losses for the Ghost.
A more in-depth description of the daily experiences and general treatment of the Plebe at West Point.
A run-in with John Dashwood reveals more about his character and nature.
Agnes and David's relationship continues to flourish.
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.