The first one is your answer
Can you provide a link to the story
Answer: I'm not completely sure but it could mean A certain religion getting together and worshiping together (specificaly Christianity). It can also mean wanting or desiring for people to come together and unite and just have everyone except everyone for who they are.
I hope this helps
Answer: "The sea captain tells hester that Chillingworth will also board the ship to bristol"
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