The Rescue of Rachael Wardle
Boot-cleaner at the White Hart Inn; assists the party by identifying Jingle's room and later catches Pickwick after his outburst.
Descriptive of a very important proceeding on the part of Mr. Pickwick; no less an epoch in his life, than in this history
Interviews with Mr. Pickwick, accepts the position of manservant at twelve pounds a year, and is outfitted with new clothes.
Some Account of Eatanswill; of the State of Parties Therein; and of the Election of a Member to Serve in Parliament for that Ancient, Loyal, and Patriotic Borough
Mr. Pickwick's valet, who humorously describes 'pumping' independent voters to revive them.
Comprising a brief description of the company at the Peacock assembled; and a tale told by a bagman
Initiates Tupman and Snodgrass into bagatelle and skittles at the Peacock.
Chapter XV
Delivers Mr. Leo Hunter's card to Mr. Pickwick with characteristic wit.
Chapter XVI
Accompanies Mr. Pickwick, assists him over the wall, and later brings Wardle and Trundle to rescue him.
XVII
Attends to Mr. Pickwick during his illness and provides the oral recital that becomes 'The Parish Clerk' tale.
Chapter XVIII
Arranges travel for Pickwick and himself, muses on Pickwick's interest in Mrs. Bardell, and delivers a letter.
A Pleasant Day with an Unpleasant Termination
Pushes Mr. Pickwick's barrow; jokes about Winkle's gun handling; receives a magnum of extra strength brandy-and-water.
Chapter XX
Reunites with his father, Tony Weller, and recounts how he was duped by Job Trotter; later restrains Mr. Pickwick from assaulting Dodson and Fogg.
XXII
Sam Weller is seen at the Bull Inn yard with his father, discussing the elder Mr. Weller's wife and her religious activities.
In which Mr. Samuel Weller begins to devote his energies to the return match between himself and Mr. Trotter.
Resolves to get revenge on Job Trotter for the earlier gammon.
Wherein Mr. Peter Magnus grows jealous, and the middle-aged lady apprehensive, which brings the Pickwickians within the grasp of the law
Observes the procession from the street and cheers, unaware that his master is inside the sedan chair.
Chapter XXV
Assists in the exposure and shares a first romantic encounter with the pretty housemaid.
Chapter XXVI
Visits Mrs. Bardell's house, delivers notice and rent, and gathers information about Dodson & Fogg's tactics.
Samuel Weller makes a pilgrimage to Dorking, and beholds his mother-in-law
Visits his father and mother-in-law in Dorking, displaying filial duty and sharp wit.
Chapter XXVIII
Keeps the domestics in a state of perpetual hilarity, tells a moral tale to the fat boy about the dangers of obesity, and assists in laying out the Christmas feast.
How the Pickwickians made and cultivated the acquaintance of a couple of nice young men belonging to one of the liberal professions; how they disported themselves on the ice; and how their visit came to a conclusion.
Announces the arrival of the 'sawbones' and demonstrates fancy-sliding on the ice.
Chapter XXXI
Mr. Pickwick's servant, served with a subpoena by Jackson; he responds with characteristic wit.
Mr. Weller the Elder Delivers Some Critical Sentiments Respecting Literary Composition; and, Assisted by His Son Samuel, Pays a Small Instalment of Retaliation to the Account of the Reverend Gentleman with the Red Nose
Busy running errands for Mr. Pickwick before the trial; accompanies his father to the temperance meeting.
In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly.
Books the coach seats, packs the luggage, and later delivers a card to Angelo Cyrus Bantam's house, exchanging banter with the footman.
Chapter XXXVI
Mentioned as absent during the events; his whereabouts are promised to be revealed in the next chapter.
Honourably accounts for Mr. Weller's absence, by describing a soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how he was entrusted by Mr. Pickwick with a private mission of delicacy and importance.
Receives an invitation to a footmen's soiree, attends and enjoys the evening, then is tasked by Mr. Pickwick to pursue the fugitive Mr. Winkle.
How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the fire
Arrives at Winkle's hotel room, locks the door, and humorously confronts him about his actions.
Mr. Samuel Weller, being entrusted with a mission of love, proceeds to execute it; with what success will hereinafter appear.
Entrusted with a mission of love; keeps close watch on Mr. Winkle; conducts a search for Arabella Allen; assists Mr. Pickwick in climbing the wall; comments humorously on the proceedings.
Chapter XL: Mr. Pickwick is Arrested and Taken to the Fleet Prison
Assists Mr. Pickwick and confronts the sheriff's officer.
What befell Mr. Pickwick when he got into the Fleet; what prisoners he saw there, and how he passed the night.
Sam accompanies Mr. Pickwick into the prison, following Mr. Roker through the galleries. He responds to Roker's comments with a placid nod and a knowing wink.
XLII
Sits on a portmanteau staring at Mr. Smangle, trades barbs with him, and protects Mr. Pickwick from Smangle's schemes.
Showing how Mr. Samuel Weller got into difficulties
Arrested for debt and imprisoned in the Fleet to stay with Mr. Pickwick.
XLIV
Voluntarily enters the Fleet, refuses to name his creditor, tells a story about a man who died on principle, and settles into a room with a cobbler.
Chapter XLV
Sam enjoys a morning pint and newspaper, meets his father Tony in the hall, and later accompanies Mr. Pickwick and Job Trotter through the prison.
XLVI
Observes Mrs. Bardell's arrival at Fleet Prison and sends Job to fetch Mr. Perker.
XLVII
Expresses joy at Pickwick's release; delivers parcel to old landlord; arranges father's discharge and celebrates.
Relates how Mr. Pickwick, with the assistance of Samuel Weller, essayed to soften the heart of Mr. Benjamin Allen, and to mollify the wrath of Mr. Robert Sawyer
Accompanies Mr. Pickwick and offers witty observations to defuse the situation.
Containing the story of the bagman's uncle
Not directly present; the chapter is a story told by the bagman, but Sam Weller is likely part of the audience within the frame narrative.
Chapter L
Present during the chaotic journey, wearing Bob Sawyer's hat and enjoying a sandwich, showing his approval of the high-spirited antics.
In which Mr. Pickwick encounters an old acquaintance—to which fortunate circumstance the reader is mainly indebted for matter of thrilling interest herein set down, concerning two great public men of might and power.
Sam engages in a witty exchange with Bob Sawyer about postboys and later stops the fight by covering Pott with a meal-sack.
LII
Receives news of his stepmother's death and visits his father.
Chapter LV
Sam's two hundred pounds are transferred to his name, and he assists in auditing the accounts.
LVI
Sam returns home and, with his father, discusses his future with Mr. Pickwick, ultimately refusing to leave his master's service.
LVII
Remains unmarried for two years, then marries Mary after she is promoted to housekeeper; continues as Mr. Pickwick's faithful servant and companion.
