The Old Curiosity Shop, Chapter 62 summary
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In Chapter 62, Sampson Brass visits Quilp, who celebrates the prosecution, attacks a figure representing Kit, and orders Mr. Richard dismissed after the trial. Quilp explains that his scheme against an old man and his grandchild no longer works, then forces hot rum on Brass and leaves him stumbling through darkness.
What happens
- Brass approaches the foggy wharf and hears Quilp chanting a newspaper report about a prisoner committed for trial.
- Quilp beats a ship's figurehead that he treats as Kit, then threatens Brass for mentioning conspiracy.
- Brass reports that the lodger stays with the Garland family because he feels miserable and partly responsible for what happens.
- Quilp orders Richard dismissed after the trial because the search for the old man and his grandchild defeats his scheme.
- Quilp makes Brass drink hot rum until he becomes drunk, then hides the lantern's light as Brass struggles away.
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Quilp fixes Richard's dismissal for the end of the trial. His instruction shows that Richard's employment depends on usefulness to a private scheme.
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Why does Quilp want Brass to dismiss Mr. Richard?
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