# 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.dev/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.dev/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.dev/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.dev/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.dev/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

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- [The Policeman and a Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/vi-the-policeman-and-a-lady.md)
- [VII: Dr. Essley Meets Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/vii-dr-essley-meets-man.md)
- [VIII: Colonel Black Has Shock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/viii-colonel-black-has-shock.md)
- [Lord Verlond Gives Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/ix-lord-verlond-gives-dinner.md)
- [X: A Policeman’s Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/x-a-policeman-s-business.md)
- [XI: To Lincoln Races](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xi-to-lincoln-races.md)
- [The Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xii-the-race.md)
- [XIII: Who Are the Four?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xiii-who-are-the-four.md)
- [XIV: Willie Jakobs Tells](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xiv-willie-jakobs-tells.md)
- [XV: Sir Isaac's Fears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xv-sir-isaac-s-fears.md)
- [XVI: Colonel Black Meets a Just Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xvi-colonel-black-meets-a-just-man.md)
- [XVII: Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xvii-justice.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/endnotes.md)

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