Book 1, Part 1, Chapters 5-9 Summary

In Book One, Part One, Chapter Five, Erasmus goes to the Wolpert house, supposedly to see Charles, but really to see Sarah. Upon arriving at the house, Erasmus learns Sarah and Charles are rehearsing a play with several friends, in a grove across the lawns from the house. Erasmus, feeling somewhat offended for not being invited to join, listens to a portion of the rehearsal and finally is seen by Sarah. It seems Erasmus has arrived in time to take the part of Ferdinand, since the original person chosen for the role has broken his leg after falling off his horse.

In Book One, Part One, Chapter Six, Kemp and Saul Thurso, the captain of the Liverpool Merchant, are meeting. Their conversation begins with a discussion of what various persons working aboard the ship will receive as...