Phileas and Passepartout journey through India on an elephant. Sir Francis' explanation of the the suttee appalls both Passepartout and Phileas.
Going to him! Happy letter! Tell him —
The monster tells Victor of his confusion and awe in discovering the basic functions of life and the many aspects of fire. Humans were frightened by his appearance causing him to avoid any contact with them. From a hovel he observes the occupants of a cottage.
A young shepherd refuses to abide by the laws of the kingdom when the king sneezes. The shepherd survives three perilous trials and refused three magnificent gifts for the hand of the princess in marriage, which he eventually gets out of the king’s frustration.
A poem about a boy hunting a cock-sparrow.
How happy is the little stone
A R I S E, my soul, on wings enraptur'd, rise
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
Coverdale encounters a stranger bound for Blithedale, and begins to question his involvement with Zenobia.
The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.
Grandfather Frog formulates a plan whereby Jerry Muskrat will gnaw and dig a hole in the dam and force water through it. Jerry sets off to work.
Tommy awakens to a dire situation, awash in the Curlew's wreckage.
As they travel, it begins to rain and they decide to take shelter for the night as they pass through the Erie Canal. However, the hotel is questionable, as are the folk that inhabit it, so the boys are hesitant. They have no choice because of the rain and reluctantly take the rooms offered to them.
A child behaves all day and has good dreams.
Sylvie and Bruno go to sleep outdoors.
Du Bois introduces the struggles and strives of the Negro over the course of history.
An introduction to Whitefoot, who is a very optimistic mouse. Even humans have something to learn from his happy way of life and his various adventures.
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
After a year, Will visits Carol in Washington. Carol and Will strengthen their relationship with some time away. As Carol returns to work, she is already pregnant with her second child.
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
The narrator reflects on his past and experiemce being a “white man.”