What is a story outline of chapters 1–3 in The Shakespeare Stealer?

The best way to understand the story outline would be to explore the summaries from each chapter. Below you will find an overview of each chapter that will allow you to outline the first three chapters of the book.
Chapter 1:
The first chapter in the novel begins with an introduction to the protagonist (main character), Widge. Widge was raised an orphan, never knowing his mother or father. Life in the orphanage is not ideal, but his life takes a turn when he is adopted at the age of seven by Dr. Timothy Bright. Dr. Bright adopts Widge with the intention on making him his apprentice. For Widge, this means he will become literate and help in the apothecary. From his apprenticeship, Widge learns charactery, and further helps the doctor write down notes, sermons, and other teachings.
Chapter 2:
In this chapter, the reader learns that the once-orphan Widge happens to be very special. Widge's skills at charactery are unique, for he is the only one that has been taught by Dr. Bright. A strange man purchases Widge for this skill, leaving the reader to wonder at the stranger's intentions and motivations for acquiring Widge for his knowledge of this unique shorthand.
Chapter 3:
Widge begins a long and difficult journey with the stranger. During a difficult journey in which Widge is forced to walk, Widge hurts his foot and becomes injured. If that wasn't troubling enough, a group of thieves seek to steal Widge's new master's gold. This new master is one tough guy! He defends himself from the attackers with remarkable skill, enough skill to impress Widge. However, the chapter ends in silence, for the strange man with impressive fighting ability orders Widge to be silent, and the boy must be content with silent admiration and new wonder for what is in store for him next.