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Nicholas Nickleby, Chapter 44 summary

Chapter 44 of 65 · 24 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 44, Ralph Nickleby refuses help to Brooker, a former clerk who claims to hold a valuable secret, and witnesses Madame Mantalini reject her husband's tricks. Ralph then leaves with Mr. Squeers and another man, while their destination alarms Newman Noggs and a stranger draws him into conversation.

What happens

  1. Newman reports that Sir Mulberry and Lord Frederick leave for France, frustrating Ralph's hopes of revenge against Nicholas.
  2. During his money-collecting rounds, Ralph meets Brooker, who seeks support in exchange for knowledge of something Ralph loses through him.
  3. Ralph dismisses Brooker's claims and threatens imprisonment if he approaches him again.
  4. Madame Mantalini demands separation from her husband, whose repeated poison performances no longer move her, and confirms Miss Knag owns the business.
  5. Ralph returns home and takes a coach with Mr. Squeers and an unfamiliar man, giving an address that alarms Newman.
  6. Unable to catch the coach, Newman encounters a needy stranger and walks away listening to him.

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In this chapter

NicholasRalph NicklebyNewman NoggsWackford Squeers

What to notice

Brooker tries to turn his desperation into bargaining power. Ralph refuses to believe that the secret gives him any leverage.

Quick check

Who owns the Mantalinis' business, stock, and house?

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