The next morning, The Citizen sends the adventurers on their way along with the Instrument of Vengeance (which will take away Ruggedo’s powers and make him a homeless wanderer on earth). He selected Quox, a young dragon, as the Instrument. The adventurers, now riding Quox, began their long journey yet again.
The author, by an extraordinary stratagem, prevents an invasion. A high title of honour is conferred upon him. Ambassadors arrive from the emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for peace. The empress’s apartment on fire by an accident; the author instrumental in saving the rest of the palace.
Donatello and Kenyon wander through the markets in Perugia.
There was a picnic with much merriment and dancing.
How a Prince overcomes a curse and is able to live happily with his bride.
Donatello confesses to Miriam that he loves her.
Dorothy and her friends are allowed to see the Wizard of Oz individually. He tells each they are to kill the Wicked Witch.
Sandy speakes of Sir Gawain. The Yankee is bored and critcizes her storytelling.
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
Walter is granted permission to leave. A visit is paid to Todd's Corner, where news of the woman in white is scarce. Concerns about Laura's groom-to-be continue to mount.
Molly and her child head for Raveloe, with the intention of revealing Godrey's secret. Silas awakens to find an uninvited guest in his home.
Catherine and Isabella run into James and John, with whom Catherine has conversations with about the ball and the Thorpes.
The hunter is now the hunted as Ahab boards his boat in pursuit of Moby Dick.
The tale of Louise Bentley, her marriage to John Hardy and the birth of her only child.
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
The narrator directly addresses the Judge as if he were merely sleeping.
Raskolnikov tells the group about Svidrigailov's proposal. Dunya presents a proposal to her brother. Razumikhin realizes who is responsible for the pawnbroker's death.
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
While touring the outskirts of Gopher Prairie, Carol meets Miles Bjornstam, the town sole Democrat. Carol unsuccessfully attempts to introduce Will to the art of Poetry. A less opinionated Carol finds greater acceptance with the ladies of the Jolly Seventeen.
A story about a doctor, referred to as the Black Doctor, who was a respectable physician. He was a bachelor for a considerably long time and then became engaged to a woman thirteen years his junior. In June before the wedding, the woman is interviewed and the engagement is suddenly called off. The Black Doctor avoids her and therefore avoids the rest of the town.
After their extended time at sea, Maud and Hump finally reach land.
Pip gives anonymous assistance to Herbert.
Mr. Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition.