Mr. Marvel, tired and nervous, sits outside an inn in Port Stowe with the books tied beside him. An elderly mariner strikes up a conversation with him, noticing the contrast between Mr. Marvel's appearance and the suggestion of opulence from the sound of coins in his pocket. They discuss books and the mariner mentions the extraordinary things they contain.
# The Invisible Man
In this chapter, Kemp and the Invisible Man discuss their plans and the importance of retrieving the Invisible Man's books. The Invisible Man reveals his new plan to head south and escape to Spain or Algiers. However, their plans are complicated by the fact that the tramp who was carrying the books has been arrested and locked up in the town police station. They must retrieve the books without the tramp knowing they are for the Invisible Man.
Kemp and the Invisible Man discuss the latter's invisibility and the fact that the world knows about him. Kemp offers to help and leads the Invisible Man to breakfast. Kemp wants to understand more about the invisibility and the Invisible Man explains that he discovered the formula in Chesilstowe.
In this chapter, Marvel rushes into the 'Jolly Cricketers' inn, seeking refuge from the Invisible Man who is after him. The barman and other patrons try to calm him down and figure out what is happening. The chapter ends with a hurried rapping and shouting outside the inn.
In this chapter, the stranger remains hidden in the little parlour of the 'Coach and Horses' until midday, with no one daring to approach him. The villagers become increasingly curious about him, especially on the festive occasion of Whit Monday. Meanwhile, news of a burglary at the vicarage spreads, and Hall seeks advice from the magistrate. The stranger's activities during this time remain unknown.
Chapter 5 of The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells tells the story of a burglary at the vicarage, which was witnessed by the vicar and his wife. The chapter describes the events leading up to the burglary, including the sounds heard by Mrs. Bunting and the actions taken by the Rev. Mr. Bunting. The chapter ends with the burglar escaping, leaving Mr. and Mrs. Bunting unsure of what to do next.
In this chapter, Mr. and Mrs. Hall go down to the cellar for a private matter, but Mrs. Hall realizes she forgot something and sends Mr. Hall upstairs to retrieve it. He notices that the stranger's door is ajar and the front door is unlocked, which he connects to the suggestions of Mr. Teddy Henfrey. He enters the stranger's room to find it empty, with the guest's garments and bandages scattered about. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hall impatiently calls for her husband from the cellar.
In Chapter 1 of The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells, a stranger arrives in Iping during a snowstorm and seeks shelter at the Coach and Horses inn. Mrs. Hall, the innkeeper, is excited to have a guest and prepares a meal for him. However, she notices that the stranger is still wearing his hat and coat and seems lost in thought while staring out the window at the snow. The chapter ends with the snow melting off the stranger's shoulders and dripping onto Mrs. Hall's carpet.
In chapter 22 of The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells, the protagonist finds himself in the middle of a snowstorm with no refuge. He decides to seek shelter in Omniums, a large establishment where everything can be bought. He manages to enter and wanders around the shop, feeling unsafe among the people. The chapter ends with him leaving the shop and continuing his search for shelter.
In this chapter, Mr. Heelas, a neighbor of Mr. Kemp, who refused to believe in the Invisible Man, wakes up to the siege of Kemp's house. He witnesses strange things happening, including Dr. Kemp helping the housemaid escape through the window. Kemp then runs away, evading observation. The chapter concludes the story of The Invisible Man.