Miss Cushing receives a parcel in the mail that contains two severed human ears and Sherlock Holmes helps to crack the case involving her sister.
A youth steals a magic ring from a witch-maiden in order to slay a dragon, but suffers her punishment for the theft.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Albert and the Count of Monte Cristo meet for a duel.
A young sea-king tells a story.
While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.
The Truands, having armed themselves, gather at a local tavern. As midnight approaches, Clopin Trouillefou leads the rowdy mob into the streets.
The author sent for to court. The queen buys him of his master the farmer, and presents him to the king. He disputes with his majesty’s great scholars. An apartment at court provided for the author. He is in high favour with the queen. He stands up for the honour of his own country. His quarrels with the queen’s dwarf.
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
A superstitious schoolteacher comes to a mysterious end in the isolated glen of Sleepy Hollow.
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
Danglers is captured by Luigi Vampa on his way out of Rome.
The narrator presents a more thorough history of the Notre Dame cathedral.
Alleyn reveals his feelings for Mary to Osbert. The Count offers a match for Mary, but she is hesitant to accept.
How the hunt ended badly.
The author describes motion and continues on the subject of nature.
Razumikhin confirms Raskolnikov's fears. Dunya and Pulcheria are upset by the news of Svidrigailov's arrival in St. Petersburg.
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, visits Morrel and Son to speak with M. Morrel.
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
Ned Land, Conseil, and Aronnax attempt to size up the crew of the Nautilus. An unfortunate incident greatly affects Ned Land's attitude toward Captain Nemo.
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
Raskolnikov dreams of his childhood. A chance encounter leaves Raskolnikov feeling out of sorts.
Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.
Sibyl and her family discuss her engagement.
The author recalls a variety of incidents that occurred during his time at West Point, some being more pleasant than others.