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William visits the turtles at London Zoo. Neaera acquires a water-beetle and an aquarium.

Neaera visits the Zoo to see the oyster-catchers, and is struck by the turtles.

Neaera meets the keeper in charge of the turtles at the Zoo.

Neaera can’t get the turtles off her mind. The plan begins to gather momentum.

Despair lies below the surface of life, like sharks underneath the turtles.

William tries to stop thinking about turtles. Neaera thinks about spiders.

Plans are made to help the turtles escape. A date is decided.

Release day arrives. William and Neaera drive through a moonlit night to Polperro.

Neaera visits the zoo to update George. An interesting exchange follows.

William observes the comings and goings in the house and begins to worry about Miss Neap.