Great Expectations
Summary 40-42
Pip feels a mixture of revulsion for the convict and fear for the convict's safety. Apparently, someone followed the convict the night he arrived at Pip's apartment and later Pip stumbles over someone hiding in the dark at the bottom of his apartment stairs. While the convict has come to England to see Pip and enjoy flaunting the gentleman he has made, Pip tells him he is in danger and that they need to lay low. The convict tells Pip his name is Abel Magwitch and that he is using the name "Provis" for this trip. He suggests that Pip tell everyone he is Pip's uncle.
Pip visits Jaggers to seek advice. Jaggers is careful to prevent Pip from saying that "Magwitch" is in England so they cannot be accused of breaking the law. He also confirms that Miss Havisham is not Pip's benefactor. All business, the lawyer tells Pip he will forward all accounts and balances due, so that Pip may communicate this information to this "Provis" person, or by mail to Magwitch in New South Wales.
Pip secures an apartment nearby for Magwitch and orders some clothes for a disguise. However no matter what Magwitch puts on, he has "convict" written all over him. Pip is thrilled when Herbert returns. The convict swears Herbert to secrecy and it is obvious from Herbert's face that he shares Pip's feelings. Later, when the convict has gone to his lodging, Pip and Herbert discuss what to do. They agree Pip can no longer accept the man's money, and that Pip must get him out of England as soon as possible. In the course of making plans, they learn from Magwitch that he was abandoned early in childhood and barely survived. He tells them about his involvement in crime but assures them he has paid his debt to society and will not be "low." He mentions working with two men, Arthur and Compeyson, the latter having swindled some money years before from some rich lady. Compeyson and Magwitch eventually ended up on the same prison ship but Compeyson got off easy being a gentleman.
Pip feels a mixture of revulsion for the convict and fear for the convict's safety. Apparently, someone followed the convict the night he arrived at Pip's apartment and later Pip stumbles over someone hiding in the dark at the bottom of his apartment stairs. While the convict has come to England to see Pip and enjoy flaunting the gentleman he has made, Pip tells him he is in danger and that they need to lay low. The convict tells Pip his name is Abel Magwitch and that he is using the name "Provis" for this trip. He suggests that Pip tell everyone he is Pip's uncle.
Pip visits Jaggers to seek advice. Jaggers is careful to prevent Pip from saying that "Magwitch" is in England so they cannot be accused of breaking the law. He also confirms that Miss Havisham is not Pip's benefactor. All business, the lawyer tells Pip he will forward all accounts and balances due, so that Pip may communicate this information to this "Provis" person, or by mail to Magwitch in New South Wales.
Pip secures an apartment nearby for Magwitch and orders some clothes for a disguise. However no matter what Magwitch puts on, he has "convict" written all over him. Pip is thrilled when Herbert returns. The convict swears Herbert to secrecy and it is obvious from Herbert's face that he shares Pip's feelings. Later, when the convict has gone to his lodging, Pip and Herbert discuss what to do. They agree Pip can no longer accept the man's money, and that Pip must get him out of England as soon as possible. In the course of making plans, they learn from Magwitch that he was abandoned early in childhood and barely survived. He tells them about his involvement in crime but assures them he has paid his debt to society and will not be "low." He mentions working with two men, Arthur and Compeyson, the latter having swindled some money years before from some rich lady. Compeyson and Magwitch eventually ended up on the same prison ship but Compeyson got off easy being a gentleman.