The author's experiences at school and back at home give him an even greater appreciation of the value of kindness, as well as the importance of education as a means of achieving equality.
Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.
Mrs. Michelson tells of Marian's illness and treatment. Sir Percival suddenly decides to make changes.
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
The French return and Rene determines to leave the new world for home. He asks his tribe for help and promises to return. He learns much from the French, including news of his uncle.
Jurgis is told the history of his house, only to learn it is neither new or bought at a fair price. Ona and Stanislova secure jobs. Jurgis and Ona begin planning for their wedding.
Outside of London, Oliver becomes acquainted with Jack Dawkins. Oliver is taken to London to meet Fagin.
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
Preface and explanation of purpose behind the book.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
Letter to His Old Master. "To My Old Master, Thomas Auld."
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
The Yankee prepares for his battle with Sir Sagramor. They battle and the Yankee shoots him.
Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery.
In this chapter, Mrs. Jennings emerges as a much more caring, sympathetic person than she has before.
Donatello and Kenyon continue on their journey and comment on their natural surroundings.
Siegfried confronts the dragon and deals with Regin’s madness.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
Holmes’s brother visits him and tells him that three pages of the secret submarine plans are missing. The rest of the papers were found with the body of Arthur Cadogen West, however the three missing could enable an enemy to construct the submarine.
The three men find themselves in strange, but hospitable surroundings.
A section on the role of heredity and bloodlines in the succession of power.
A prince and his mother set off into the world after the king’s death. The son is brave and clever, while his mother is a coward. She tricks him to help a robber in order to save her own life. The prince rescues a princess, and in turn is rescued by the princess. They are wed, and would live happily, but curiosity leads them both into trouble once more.The prince must find his way back to the princess and avenge himself against the robber and the wrongs committed by his mother.
The authors discuss the formation and analysis of fossil formations.
Mulford makes certain the ladies are safe, but the boat is lost. The group faces thirst and hunger.