Jane contemplates her supernatural experience of the previous night, wondering whether it was really Rochester’s voice that she heard calling to her and whether Rochester might actually be in trouble. She finds a note from St. John urging her to resist temptation, but nevertheless she boards a coach to Thornfield. She travels to the manor, anxious to see Rochester and reflecting on the ways in which her life has changed in the single year since she left. Once hopeless, alone, and impoverished, Jane now has friends, family, and a fortune. She hurries to the house after her coach arrives and is shocked to find Thornfield a charred ruin. She goes to an inn called the Rochester Arms to learn what has happened. Here, she learns that Bertha Mason set the house ablaze several months earlier. Rochester saved his servants and tried to save his wife, but she flung herself from the roof as the fire raged around her. In the fire, Rochester lost a hand and went blind. He has taken up residence in a house called Ferndean, located deep in the forest, with John and Mary, two elderly servants.
A story about how Paperarelloo got his name, and the grand deeds he performed.
News arrives that the military is attacking the Martians. No longer safe in his home, the narrator prepares to leave the area.
Detailed information about the construction and features of the building which became known as Fort Marion.
Phileas' heroic profession is quickly backed by both Sir Francis and Passepartout. As the Parsee guide divulges greater details about the condemned woman's life, Phileas becomes more determined to rescue Aouda. Passepartout devises an intricate plan to save Aouda.
After encountering George on the street, Wash Williams feels compelled to tell his story to the young reporter.
Henry's regiment moves to relieve a embattled unit. Henry and the men openly criticize the leadership of the brigade. Henry continues to reflect the previous days events.
The church breaks out is a sudden commotion when a dog has a run in with a beetle.
Following a valiant fight against the Sioux's attack, Phileas leads a party to rescue the captured prisoners. Phileas' successful rescue of Passepartout is greatly received by Aouda. Phileas plans the next leg of his trip.
The author describes the causes for the vaccine and symptoms of smallpox.
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Fagin watches Nancy closely, hoping to blackmail her with any information he discovers.
A biography of Blaise Pascal.
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
Ishmael and Queequeg board the Pequod.
A queen and king longed to have a son and promised to send him on a pilgrimage after his eighteenth birthday if St. James were to grant their wish. The had their son and in turn, he set off on his journey. He met his true friend along the way and they survived many hindrances and proved their true friendship in the process.
This story continues the adventure of the circus from the previous chapter. Marmaduke gets lost and meets many different characters in the circus. He meets Tody the Clown who helps him find the Toyman.
Miriam talks to the model of death. She fears he might be crazy.
The narrator describes his journey to visit “the Old Sugar Mill”, a collection of ruins north of New Smyrna.
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
The two come upon a hut with a woman dying of smallpox. The Yankee tries to convince the king to leave, but the king will not have it. Arthur brings the dying daughter to her mother and she proceeds to tell them about the cruelty of the church and the king and how they were excommunicated.
The Yankee is comfortable in his new position, but has no title. He gains a title from the people, but is angered at the slavery and rule of the king. He likes the king, but does not respect him.
Macduff meets with Malcolm in England. Macduff receives word of his families fate.
Ishmael compares the common depiction of whales to his own eyewitness account.