VI The Hero Talks with a Lady in the Dark
VII In which Mary Carstairs is Invited to the Yacht "Cypriani"
VIII Concerning Mr. Ferris Stanhope, the Popular Novelist; also Peter, the Quiet Onlooker
IX Varney Meets with a Galling Rebuff, while Peter Goes Marching On
X The Editor of the Gazette Plays a Card from His Sleeve
XI Which Shows the Hero a Fugitive
XII A Yellow Journalist Secures a Scoop but Fails to Get Away with it
XIII Varney Meets His Enemy and is Disarmed
XIV Conference between Mr. Hackley, the Dog Man, and Mr. Ryan, the Boss
XV In which Varney Does Not Pay a Visit, but Receives One