The Invisible Man
Chapter 16
by H.G. Wells
Mr. Marvel seeks refuge in The Jolly Cricketers. The Invisible Man is injured whilst in pursuit of Mr. Marvel. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Mr. Marvel seeks refuge in The Jolly Cricketers. The Invisible Man is injured whilst in pursuit of Mr. Marvel. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
Sumner tells Lieutenant Carey and his mother about Quorum and Worth.
Hepzibah's nearsightedness and lack of education cause her to tend the store herself. This upsets her and she runs into the house crying.
Alice Hindman continues to pine for her past lover.
Humphrey awakens to find himself aboard the Ghost, a seal-hunter headed for Japan. The cook, Thomas Mugridge, explains the current situation aboard ship.
After a period of calm seas aboard the Tankadere, Phileas and Aouda arrive in Shanghai. Detective Fix is greatly affected by Phileas' kindness, evening offering to pay for his passage.
The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno come upon Nero.
The storm has negative affects on the ships navigation. Ahab's behavior continues to be cause for concern.
The Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders issued by United States President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The first one, issued September 22, 1862, declared the freedom of all slaves in any state of the Confederate States of America that did not return to Union control by January 1, 1863. The second order, issued January 1, 1863, named ten specific states where it would apply. Lincoln issued the Executive Order by his authority as "Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy" under Article II, section 2 of the United States Constitution.
The prisoners are questioned and moved to a tactical position near the shore. Cora attempts to assist Hawkeye and his companions, but is caught and reprimanded.
Coverdale seeks out Moodie, trying to discover the secrets of Priscilla's past.
The Yankee explains his situation as being and Earl’s property sent on an errand. The Yankee is immediately set free. He goes to the slave quarters and finds the master has been killed by the slaves. The slaves have all been condemned to death. The Yankee contacts Clarence and tells him to call Sir Launcelot to come and bring some knights. The Yankee is arrested as the missing slave and the hanging is arranged.
The battle commences and the English soldiers draw their swords.
Lorry and Lucie visit the wineshop of Monsieur Defarge.
A discussion of the difficulties of running a new principality, as opposed to a hereditary principality.
After dinner, Mattie and Ethan talk. Although she is absent, Zeena's presence is still felt in the house.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
Ishmael explains the concepts of fast-fish and loose-fish
Author's preface.
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
Frank decides he must investigate the crying that the boys heard. He keeps his intentions secret from all except Jerry. He canoes over to the other craft under cover of darkness, where he discovers the source of the crying.
The group continues tracking Magua. Disaster is narrowly averted when Gamut is discovered in the forest.