The girls find themselves trapped by the alligators, with no sign of Tom to come to their aid. It seems they may have another way out, but it proves to be of equal danger.
"The Internal Slave Trade." Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
A woman is sent by her husband to fetch water and runs into an ogre that threatens to eat her. She offers her magical baby in her place, but the baby is able to outsmart the ogre and he eats the husband (his father) instead. Therefore, justice prevails for the husband ordered her to fetch the water.
Tired and hungry, the narrator emerges from hiding to find the scene eerily silent.
The Count of Monte Cristo and Bertuccio visit the Count's other Paris home at Auteuil. Bertuccio has a confession to make to the Count, which he has previously made to Abbe Busoni (one of the Count's aliases).
A short history of Florida is presented. The travelers encounter wildlife and Indians.
A still shaken Aronnax, is approached by Ned Land with another plan for escape. The crew of the Nautilus become increasingly upset.
Whitefoot decides to leave the small hole and search for his own home. As he heads up the tree he finds a storehouse and eats some of the seeds. Timmy wakes up and finds Whitefoot and tells him about his old home in a nearby stub.
Harry gets the girls back to the grove, where they meet with search parties. They describe what has happened to Tom, and plans are made to rescue the men the next morning.
Upon seeing (in her magic book) Ann’s plan to attack the Emerald City, Glinda casts a spell sending Ann and the Oogaboo army to a different village. They decide to conquer this deserted place and come upon a Rak instead.
Valentine is pronounced dead by Doctor d'Avrigny.
The girls devise a plan for dealing with the news from the telegram. Mr. Ford travels to Florida but returns emptyhanded. The girls continue plans for their own trip. Another letter arrives, confirming their suspicions regarding Will's troubles.
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
Having arrived in Neverland, Wendy and her brothers are introduced to the lost boys. Captain Hook, sensing his nemesis has returned, continues to plot his revenge. Tinkerbell's jealousy of Wendy continues to grow.
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
Dorian and Lord Henry discuss many things, including Dorian’s attempt to be a better person. Lord Henry tells Dorian not to change, and expresses his wish to recapture the youth that Dorian has seemingly managed to keep.
Quasimodo, still feeling uneasy from the previous weeks events, witnesses a gathering crowd approaching Notre Dame, and resolves to protect Esmeralda. Quasimodo defends the cathedral, killing many of the Truands in the process. Jehan, having climbed to the top of the gallery, encounters Quasimodo.
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
A new voice takes over the diary.
Maitre Jacques enters the cell of Claude Frollo, informing him of the impending arrest of Esmeralda. The interaction of a spider and fly gives Dom Claude an opportunity to discuss fate with the attorney.
The new minister and his wife have dinner at the Cuthbert house. A nervous Anne assists in the kitchen.
The author gives the reader several random logic puzzles to decipher.
A description of the evening at Vauxhall.
Rosa departs the garden hastily in search of more secure surroundings.
Billy Beg and His Bull encounter many adventures in their escape from the king’s new queen.