# The Third Round — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Third Round by H. C. McNeile.

- [In Which the Metropolitan Diamond Syndicate Holds Converse with Mr. Edward Blackton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/i-in-which-the-metropolitan-diamond-syndicate-holds-converse-with-mr-edward-blackton.md): Sir Raymond Blantyre and Mr. Leibhaus, representing the Metropolitan Diamond Syndicate, visit Mr. Edward Blackton at his hotel in Montreux. They reveal that Professor Goodman has discovered a method to synthesize diamond
- [II: In Which Professor Goodman Realises That There Are More Things in Life Than Chemistry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/ii-in-which-professor-goodman-realises-that-there-are-more-things-in-life-than-chemistry.md): Algy Longworth informs Hugh Drummond that Professor Goodman has discovered a method to manufacture diamonds artificially and has refused a quarter of a million pounds to suppress the discovery. Drummond warns that the Pr
- [III: In Which Strange Things Happen in Professor Goodman’s Laboratory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/iii-in-which-strange-things-happen-in-professor-goodman-s-laboratory.md): The chapter opens with Sir Raymond Blantyre and the Metropolitan Diamond Syndicate meeting behind locked doors, tense over their hiring of Mr. Blackton to suppress Professor Goodman's discovery. Mr. Lewisham, one of the 
- [IV: In Which Mr. William Robinson Arrives at His Country Seat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/iv-in-which-mr-william-robinson-arrives-at-his-country-seat.md): Mr. Blackton, having secured the second payment from the syndicate, prepares to leave London and begin his work at the house Freyder acquired for him. He is satisfied with the outcome of the 'accident' that killed Profes
- [In Which Mr. William Robinson Loses His Self-Control](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/v-in-which-mr-william-robinson-loses-his-self-control.md): Mr. Robinson reveals his plan to force Professor Goodman to manufacture diamonds, but discovers that Goodman's notes are missing. Goodman admits he gave them to Captain Drummond for safekeeping. Robinson, enraged, strugg
- [In Which Hugh Drummond Loses His Self-Control](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/vi-in-which-hugh-drummond-loses-his-self-control.md): The day after the inquest, Hugh Drummond is troubled by the death of Professor Goodman and the suppressed letter. He plans to investigate Professor Scheidstrun and Sir Raymond Blantyre. Scheidstrun unexpectedly visits, b
- [VII: In Which Drummond Takes a Telephone Call and Regrets It](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/vii-in-which-drummond-takes-a-telephone-call-and-regrets-it.md): Drummond, having been locked in a room while eavesdropping on a conversation between Sir Raymond Blantyre and Professor Scheidstrun, breaks out to find the house empty. He then goes to the Metropolitan Diamond Syndicate 
- [In Which Drummond Plays a Little Game of Trains](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/viii-in-which-drummond-plays-a-little-game-of-trains.md): Drummond, unconscious after being struck, is brought to Mr. Robinson's house in the New Forest. Robinson, revealing his intense personal hatred for Drummond, insists on keeping him alive to savor his revenge. He discusse
- [IX: In Which Professor Goodman Has a Trying Time](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/ix-in-which-professor-goodman-has-a-trying-time.md): Mr. Robinson reveals to Professor Goodman that he is not Scheidstrun but a man seeking revenge on Carl Peterson. He explains that he staged Goodman's apparent death to thwart Peterson's murder plot and to secure the secr
- [X: In Which Drummond Goes on Board the S.Y. Gadfly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/x-in-which-drummond-goes-on-board-the-s-y-gadfly.md): Drummond, having been knocked unconscious and captured by Peterson (masquerading as Mr. Robinson), feigns unconsciousness to overhear the villain's plans. He learns of a yacht and a man upstairs, and later, while pretend
- [In Which Drummond Leaves the S.Y. Gadfly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/xi-in-which-drummond-leaves-the-s-y-gadfly.md): Drummond, bound aboard the S.Y. Gadfly, manages to free himself using a safety-razor blade. He devises a plan to escape as they pass Ted Jerningham's yacht, hoping to enlist Ted's help to rescue Professor Goodman. When t
- [XII: In Which He Samples Mr. Blackton’s Napoleon Brandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/xii-in-which-he-samples-mr-blackton-s-napoleon-brandy.md): Drummond confronts Blackton (Peterson) at the Palace Hotel in Montreux, having tracked him down after the destruction of the Gadfly. Blackton is initially confident, believing himself safe with the secret of Professor Go
- [In Which Drummond Receives an Addition to His Library](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_third_round_se/chapters/xiii-in-which-drummond-receives-an-addition-to-his-library.md): Four days after the events at the Palace Hotel, Drummond is still brooding over his failure to capture Peterson, repeatedly muttering 'Stung.' Algy tries to cheer him up, noting that his own engagement is back on track. 

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