# The Just Men of Cordova — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Just Men of Cordova by Edgar Wallace.

- [Three Men of Cordova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/i-three-men-of-cordova.md): In Cordova, Manfred, a well-dressed man of leisure, is approached by a beggar who speaks in perfect English and asks if he knows Dr. Essley. After the beggar leaves, Manfred walks through the city and meets a policeman, 
- [Colonel Black, Financier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/ii-colonel-black-financier.md): This chapter introduces Colonel J. Black and his firm Black and Gram, detailing his rise in the financial world despite skepticism from established City lords. Black cultivates a relationship with Sergeant Gurden, bribin
- [III: An Adventure in Pimlico](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/iii-an-adventure-in-pimlico.md): Frank Fellowe follows Sparks and Jakobs to a house in Pimlico, where he observes a board meeting of Black's criminal enterprise. He confronts a young man about to sell his employer's secrets to Black, warns him off, and 
- [IV: The Men Who Sat in Judgment](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/iv-the-men-who-sat-in-judgment.md): Frank Fellowe confronts Colonel Black in his office, refusing a bribe and accusing him of running crooked schemes. Black traps Frank in a dark room, but the Four Just Men intervene, freeing Frank and delivering a final w
- [The Earl of Verlond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/v-the-earl-of-verlond.md): Colonel Black and Sir Isaac Tramber discuss their financial troubles and the need for money. Black pressures Tramber about his prospects with Lady Mary Cassilirs, the heir to Lord Verlond's fortune. Tramber, feeling virt
- [The Policeman and a Lady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/vi-the-policeman-and-a-lady.md): Frank Fellowe struggles with his dual life as a policeman and his secret mission against Black, while his romantic relationship with May Sandford reaches a crisis. May, the daughter of a millionaire, pressures Frank to l
- [VII: Dr. Essley Meets Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/vii-dr-essley-meets-man.md): Dr. Essley, a poisoner and specialist in death, receives a threatening letter from the Four Just Men giving him seven days to prepare for his fate. He visits the ironmaster Theodore Sandford to discuss his daughter's hea
- [VIII: Colonel Black Has Shock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/viii-colonel-black-has-shock.md): Colonel Black faces financial ruin after Mr. Sandford refuses to amalgamate. Later, a detective visits Black inquiring about Dr. Essley's identity, revealing that the real Dr. Essley died in Australia. Black, now paranoi
- [Lord Verlond Gives Dinner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/ix-lord-verlond-gives-dinner.md): Lord Verlond visits the Sandford establishment and invites Colonel Black to dinner, where he also invites May Sandford. At the dinner, Lord Verlond interrogates Sir Isaac Tramber about his connection to Black, and Horace
- [X: A Policeman’s Business](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/x-a-policeman-s-business.md): This chapter introduces Willie Jakobs, a small-time thief and pensioner of Colonel Black, who witnessed Black rifling a dead man's pockets and has been paid for his silence. After receiving poisoned chocolates—likely fro
- [XI: To Lincoln Races](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xi-to-lincoln-races.md): Sir Isaac Tramber travels to Lincoln for the races with the Earl of Verlond and Lady Mary, reluctantly sharing a train with Horace Gresham. During the journey, Lady Mary confides her anxiety about her uncle's volatile na
- [The Race](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xii-the-race.md): At the racecourse, Sir Isaac Tramber receives an anonymous envelope with four thousand pounds and a note urging him to pay debts, avoid Black, and work for a living, which he attributes to Lord Verlond. Horace Gresham is
- [XIII: Who Are the Four?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xiii-who-are-the-four.md): Black reveals to Sir Isaac that he has discovered the identities of three of the Four Just Men—Charles Grimburd, Wilkinson Despard, and Horace Gresham—by bribing a servant. He then takes Sir Isaac on a secretive journey 
- [XIV: Willie Jakobs Tells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xiv-willie-jakobs-tells.md): Colonel Black discovers a thumbprint in his secret office and deduces Willie Jakobs stole a bottle of poison. He pursues Jakobs, attempting to cajole him, but Jakobs remains hostile. Meanwhile, Gonsalez (posing as Farmer
- [XV: Sir Isaac's Fears](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xv-sir-isaac-s-fears.md): Sir Isaac Tramber attempts to dissolve his partnership with Colonel Black, fearing exposure and the consequences of their schemes. Black threatens him with mutual destruction. Meanwhile, May Sandford reconciles with Fran
- [XVI: Colonel Black Meets a Just Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xvi-colonel-black-meets-a-just-man.md): Colonel Black, consumed by hatred and a desire for revenge against Sandford, attempts to poison May Sandford at her birthday dinner but fails. He flees, collides with a detective, knocks him out, and escapes by taxi. He 
- [XVII: Justice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xvii-justice.md): Black and Sir Isaac Tramber are captured by the Four Just Men and brought to a chapel transformed into a makeshift courtroom. Black is interrogated about the deaths of Fanks and others, but when Sir Isaac begins to betra
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/endnotes.md): The endnotes provide brief annotations on references within the story, including the pricing of seats at a bullfight, the omission of a poison name from the serialized version at the author's discretion, and a slang term

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