Mr. Bloom reflects on roughness, roses and thorns.

Mr. Bloom considers floriography.

Mr. Bloom reads his erotic correspondence and we learn a little more about him. 

 Mr. Bloom looks at a wise cat and opens his breathtaking letter.

Mr. Bloom, in search of a quiet corner, causes rudery to be unveiled.

Mr. Bloom contemplates the peaceful lives of horses. 

Mr. Bloom looks into the distance and recalls his poor father. 

Mr. Bloom, pleased at having vanquished McCoy, now worries about vaccination.

In this Baker's Dozen essay Frank looks at some of the places in Homer's Greece that connect to Joyce's Dublin.

Mr. Bloom agrees to oblige Mr. McCoy at a funeral.