# The Teeth of the Tiger — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Teeth of the Tiger by Maurice Leblanc.

- [I: d’Artagnan, Porthos… and Monte Cristo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/i-d-artagnan-porthos-and-monte-cristo.md): The will of Cosmo Mornington is read in the presence of the Prefect of Police, Maître Lepertuis, Don Luis Perenna, Major Comte d'Astrignac, and Señor Caceres. The will bequeaths the bulk of the estate to the Roussel fami
- [A Man Dead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/ii-a-man-dead.md): Don Luis Perenna reveals his true identity as Arsène Lupin to Sergeant Mazeroux, convincing him that he is 'dead' and thus beyond the reach of the law. Perenna then investigates the murder of Cosmo Mornington and the mys
- [A Man Doomed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/iii-a-man-doomed.md): Don Luis Perenna and Sergeant Mazeroux discover the bodies of Hippolyte Fauville and his son Edmond, both poisoned despite Perenna's protection. The crucial diary that Fauville had shown them is missing from the safe. Pe
- [IV: The Clouded Turquoise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/iv-the-clouded-turquoise.md): The Prefect of Police arrives to investigate the double murder. Don Luis Perenna is detained and questioned, with suspicion falling on him due to the circumstances. The discovery of a turquoise ring and duplicate keys to
- [V: The Iron Curtain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/v-the-iron-curtain.md): The chapter recounts the public frenzy surrounding a series of murders linked to Cosmo Mornington, Inspector Vérot, Hippolyte Fauville, and his son Edmond, all bearing the same distinctive bite marks. Don Luis Perenna is
- [The Man with the Ebony Walking-Stick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/vi-the-man-with-the-ebony-walking-stick.md): Deputy Chief Weber leads a raid to arrest Hubert Lautier at 8 Boulevard Richard-Wallace, but the arrest proceeds without resistance. Meanwhile, the Prefect of Police, M. Desmalions, visits Don Luis Perenna and presents a
- [Shakespeare’s Works, Volume VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/vii-shakespeare-s-works-volume-viii.md): Don Luis Perenna discovers a hidden compartment in a fake volume of Shakespeare's works containing a schedule of events tied to the Mornington affair. He suspects Florence Levasseur of being an accomplice after finding h
- [VIII: The Devil's Post-Office](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/viii-the-devil-s-post-office.md): The public is captivated by the Mornington case, the attempted suicide of Mme. Fauville, the capture and escape of Gaston Sauverand, the murder of Chief Inspector Ancenis, and the discovery of a letter by Hippolyte Fauvi
- [IX: Lupin’s Anger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/ix-lupin-s-anger.md): Don Luis Perenna pursues Gaston Sauverand and Florence Levasseur after discovering two skeletons in a barn, linking them to the disappearance of a couple named Dedessuslamare. He becomes convinced of Marie Fauville's inn
- [X: Gaston Sauverand Explains](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/x-gaston-sauverand-explains.md): Gaston Sauverand pleads with Don Luis Perenna to save Marie Fauville, insisting on her innocence and his own love for her. He recounts his past with Marie and Florence, while Perenna struggles with his own hatred and lin
- [XI: Routed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xi-routed.md): Don Luis Perenna faces a critical confrontation as Deputy Chief Weber arrives with detectives, threatening to expose his protection of Florence Levasseur and Gaston Sauverand. Perenna attempts to deceive Weber by claimin
- [XII: “Help!”](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xii-help.md): Don Luis Perenna reflects on his sudden conviction of Sauverand and Marie Fauville's innocence, despite overwhelming evidence against them. He meticulously analyzes Sauverand's story, believing the truth lies within it. 
- [XIII: The Explosion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xiii-the-explosion.md): As the deadline for the fourth mysterious letter approaches, the public and police are in a state of high agitation. Don Luis Perenna, now identified as Arsène Lupin, has disappeared after warning the police of an immine
- [XIV: The "Hater"](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xiv-the-hater.md): Don Luis Perenna reveals to the Prefect of Police and others that Hippolyte Fauville orchestrated his own murder and that of his son Edmond, framing Marie Fauville and Gaston Sauverand out of hatred. He explains that Fau
- [XV: The Heir to the Hundred Millions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xv-the-heir-to-the-hundred-millions.md): On the fourth evening after the tragic events, Sergeant Mazeroux warns Don Luis Perenna that public opinion and the police suspect him of being the mastermind behind the series of murders that have cleared the way for hi
- [XVI: Weber Takes His Revenge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xvi-weber-takes-his-revenge.md): Florence Levasseur appears at the Prefecture to claim the Mornington inheritance, leading to her arrest. Don Luis Perenna defends her, convinced of her innocence, but is himself arrested by Deputy Chief Weber under the n
- [XVII: Open Sesame!](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xvii-open-sesame.md): Don Luis Perenna, imprisoned as Arsène Lupin, wrestles with despair over Florence Levasseur's safety but resolves to secure his temporary release by bargaining with Prime Minister Valenglay. He offers a kingdom in exchan
- [Arsène I Emperor of Mauretania](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xviii-ars-ne-i-emperor-of-mauretania.md): Don Luis Perenna reveals to Prime Minister Valenglay and the Prefect of Police his grand scheme to become Emperor of Mauretania, detailing how he tamed a hostile tribe through cunning and charm, built an army with sixty 
- [The Snare Is Laid. Beware, Lupin!](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xix-the-snare-is-laid-beware-lupin.md): Don Luis pursues Florence Levasseur after she is abducted by a mysterious villain. He interrogates a taxi driver who reveals the villain drugged Florence and switched vehicles. Don Luis deduces the destination is Alençon
- [XX: Florence's Secret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xx-florence-s-secret.md): Don Luis Perenna confronts Florence Levasseur after saving her life, seeking to understand her hostility toward him. Florence reveals that her coldness and avoidance were not due to hatred but to love—a secret passion sh
- [Lupin's Lupins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_teeth_of_the_tiger_se/chapters/xxi-lupin-s-lupins.md): Don Luis Perenna has retired to Saint-Maclou, where he lives a peaceful life cultivating his garden, especially his lupins, and helping those in need. He speaks fondly of Arsène Lupin, defending his character and deeds. 

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