A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 6: “On the Upper St. John’s”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
A brief overview of the Etymology of the word "whale".
A toy rabbit hopes the love of his owner will make him real.
Dirk Peters continues to provide assistance to Augustus and Pym.
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
A proposition is offered to Marilla by Mrs. Spencer.
Captain Nemo arrives at the South Pole. Conseil and Aronnax make their final observations of the remote area.
George appointment as an official delegate comes with newfound sense respect.
William tries to find a way to earn a living sufficient for beginning a new life, but finds there are unexpected obstacles.
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
Preparations for Jane and Rochester’s wedding do not run smoothly. Mrs. Fairfax treats Jane coldly because she doesn’t realize that Jane was already engaged to Rochester when she allowed him to kiss her. But even after she learns the truth, Mrs. Fairfax maintains her disapproval of the marriage. Jane feels unsettled, almost fearful, when Rochester calls her by what will soon be her name, Jane Rochester. Jane explains that everything feels impossibly ideal, like a fairy-tale or a daydream. Rochester certainly tries to turn Jane into a Cinderella-like figure: he tells her he will dress her in jewels and in finery befitting her new social station, at which point Jane becomes terrified and self-protective. She has a premonitory feeling that the wedding will not happen, and she decides to write her uncle, John Eyre, who is in Madeira. Jane reasons that if John Eyre were to make her his heir, her inheritance might put her on more equal footing with Rochester, which would make her feel less uncomfortable about the marriage.
The narrator describes the Ward’s heron and his experiences looking for them.
Dorian ponders his fate. He joins the men on a hunt, that ends with disturbing results.
Ruggedo and the Royal Chamberlain look through the magic spyglass and see the adventurers and the dragon coming up the tube. The Nome King and his Chamberlain set out for the tube to attack when the adventurers when the emerge from the tube.
A museum of fine Oriental archaeology is passed to a new owner who is a close friend of the narrator. After receiving an anonymous warning letter, the museum is robbed. The letter is a warning to the new owner to have more than one guard on watch and is written in a script similar to that of the previous owner.
The rest of the girls are introduced to Sara Crewe. Sara's first French lesson does not go as Miss Minchin planned.
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
Gringoire watches Esmeralda, as she performs for the crowd. A mysterious stranger accuses Esmeralda of sorcery. Quasimodo's participation in the festivities comes to an end.
With Zeus absent from the field of battle, Poseidon gives some much needed assistance to the Greeks.
Has-se shares the secret of the fort with Rene. The provisions are traded. The men make ready to return to France.
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
By renaming himself upon his arrival in Boston, Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except Hester, whom he has sworn to secrecy. He incorporates himself into society in the role of a doctor, and since the townsfolk have very little access to good medical care, he is welcomed and valued. An opportuniy arises when Dimmesdale comes into his care.
A sailor recounts his experience with the Maelstrom, a dangerous whirlpool off the coast of Norway.
Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.
Raskolnikov provides some assistance to the dying Marmeladov and his family. After returning home Raskolnikov once again callapses.