These thoughts move him to tears, and he resolves not to fall before his enemy without a struggle. A letter arrives from Henry, begging his friend to join him in Perth, that they might proceed southwards together. Victor decides to do this, and leave in two days. Packing his scientific equipment and disposing of the remnants of the latest creation are sickening tasks. He feels almost as if he has desecrated human flesh.
Victor leaves by boat during the night.
The journey is somewhat treacherous Frankenstein fears dying and leaving behind all his loved ones, and curses the creature. Even in misery, he clings to the love of life and manages to arrive safely on Irish shore. A crowd of people observe his approach, and look at him suspiciously. They are rude to him, call him a villain, and he is told that he must go see the magistrate to give an account of a gentleman who was found murdered last night. The concern he demonstrates for the human race is both touching and selfish.