Summary

Chapter 45. Pip takes Wemmick’s note and quickly leaves the gate outside his residence. Pip takes a bed for the night in a public house. In the morning, Pip walks to Wemmick’s home in Walworth. Mr. Wemmick welcomes him and tells him that he heard a rumor at Newgate that Compeyson is in London and has learned that Magwitch is also there. Wemmick has also heard that there are people watching Pip for signs of Magwitch. Wemmick recommends hiding Magwitch until it is safe to get him out of the country. In fact, Wemmick tells him that Herbert has already arranged for Mr. Provis to take a room in the same house where his future wife lives with her father.

Chapter 46. Pip stays with Mr. Wemmick until night and then walks to the house where Herbert has hidden Mr. Provis. Here Pip meets Herbert...