Title: Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Tobias Smollett
Author: T. Smollett
Editor: David Widger
Release date: December 30, 2018 [eBook #58572]
Most recently updated: April 5, 2023
Language: English
Credits: Produced by David Widger
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
| PEREGRINE_PICKLE | |
| CHAPTER I. | An Account of Mr. Gamaliel Pickle-The Disposition of his Sister described-He yields to her Solicitations, and returns to the Country. |
| CHAPTER II. | He is made acquainted with the Characters of Commodore Trunnion and his Adherents-Meets with them by Accident, and contracts an Intimacy with that Commander. |
| CHAPTER III. | Mrs. Grizzle exerts herself in finding a proper Match for her Brother; who is accordingly introduced to the young Lady, whom he marries in due Season. |
| CHAPTER IV. | The Behaviour of Mrs. Grizzle at the Wedding, with an Account of the Guests. |
| CHAPTER V. | Mrs. Pickle assumes the Reins of Government in her own Family-Her Sister-in-law undertakes an Enterprise of great Moment, but is for some time diverted from her Purpose by a very interesting Consideration. |
| CHAPTER VI. | Mrs. Grizzle is indefatigable in gratifying her Sister's Longings-Peregrine is born, and managed contrary to the Directions and Remonstrances of his Aunt, who is disgusted upon that account, and resumes the Plan which she had before rejected. |
| CHAPTER VII. | Divers Stratagems are invented and put in practice, in order to overcome the obstinacy of Trunnion, who, at length, is teased and tortured into the Noose of Wedlock. |
| CHAPTER VIII. | Preparations are made for the Commodore's Wedding, which is delayed by an Accident that hurried him the Lord knows whither. |
| CHAPTER IX. | He is found by Lieutenant-Reconducted to his own House-Married to Mrs. Grizzle, who meets with a small misfortune in the Night, and asserts her Prerogative next Morning, in consequence of which her Husband's Eye is endangered. |
| CHAPTER X. | The Commodore being in some cases restive, his Lady has recourse to Artifice in the Establishment of her Throne-She exhibits Symptoms of Pregnancy, to the unspeakable joy of Trunnion, who, nevertheless, is balked in his expectation. |
| CHAPTER XI. | Mrs. Trunnion erects a Tyranny in the Garrison, while her Husband conceives an affection for his Nephew Perry, who manifests a peculiarity of disposition even in his tender years. |
| CHAPTER XII. | Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school-Becomes remarkable for his Genius and Ambition. |
| CHAPTER XIII. | The Commodore takes Peregrine under his own care-The Boy arrives at the Garrison-Is strangely received by his own Mother-Enters into a Confederacy with Hatchway and Pipes, and executes a couple of waggish Enterprises upon his Aunt. |
| CHAPTER XIV. | He is also, by their device, engaged in an Adventure with the Exciseman, who does not find his Account in his own Drollery. |
| CHAPTER XV. | The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School. |
| CHAPTER XVI. | Peregrine distinguishes himself among his School-fellows, exposes his Tutor, and attracts the particular Notice of the Master. |
| CHAPTER XVII. | He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener-Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet. |
| CHAPTER XVIII. | He inquires into the Situation of this young Lady, with whom he is enamoured-Elopes from School-Is found by the Lieutenant, conveyed to Winchester, and sends a Letter with a copy of verses to his Mistress. |
| CHAPTER XIX. | His Messenger meets with a Misfortune, to which he applies a very extraordinary Expedient that is attended with strange Consequences. |
| CHAPTER XX. | Peregrine is summoned to attend his Uncle-Is more and more hated by his own Mother-Appeals to his Father, whose Condescension is defeated by the Dominion of his Wife. |
| CHAPTER XXI. | Trunnion is enraged at the conduct of Pickle-Peregrine resents the Injustice of his Mother, to whom he explains his Sentiments in a Letter-Is entered at the University of Oxford, where he signalizes himself as a Youth of an enterprising Genius. |
| CHAPTER XXII. | He is insulted by his Tutor, whom he lampoons-Makes a considerable Progress in Polite Literature; and, in an Excursion to Windsor, meets with Emilia by accident, and is very coldly received. |
| CHAPTER XXIII. | After sundry unsuccessful Efforts, he finds means to come to an Explanation with his Mistress; and a Reconciliation ensues. |
| CHAPTER XXIV. | He achieves an Adventure at the Assembly, and quarrels with his Governor. |
| CHAPTER XXV. | He receives a Letter from his Aunt, breaks with the Commodore, and disobliges the Lieutenant, who, nevertheless, undertakes his Cause. |
| CHAPTER XXVI. | He becomes Melancholy and Despondent-Is favoured with the condescending Letter from his Uncle-Reconciles himself to his Governor, and sets out with Emilia and her Friend for Mrs. Gauntlet's House. |
| CHAPTER XXVII. | They meet with a dreadful Alarm on the Road-Arrive at their Journey's end-Peregrine is introduced to Emily's Brother-These two young Gentlemen misunderstand each other-Pickle departs for the Garrison. |
| CHAPTER XXVIII. | Peregrine is overtaken by Mr. Gauntlet, with whom he fights a Duel, and contracts an intimate Friendship-He arrives at the Garrison, and finds his Mother as implacable as ever-He is insulted by his Brother Gam, whose Preceptor he disciplines with a Horsewhip. |
| CHAPTER XXIX. | He projects a plan of Revenge, which is executed against the Curate. |
| CHAPTER XXX. | Mr. Sackbut and his Pupil conspire against Peregrine, who, being apprised of their Design by his Sister, takes measures for counterworking their Scheme, which is executed by mistake upon Mr. Gauntlet-this young Soldier meets with a cordial reception from the Commodore, who generously decoys him into his own interest. |
| CHAPTER XXXI. | The two young Gentlemen display their talents for Gallantry, in the course of which they are involved in a ludicrous circumstance of Distress, and afterwards take Vengeance on the Author of their Mishap. |
| CHAPTER XXXII. | The Commodore sends a Challenge to Gamaliel, and is imposed upon by a waggish invention of the Lieutenant, Peregrine, and Gauntlet. |
| CHAPTER XXXIII. | Peregrine takes leave of his Aunt and Sister-Sets out from the Garrison-Parts with his Uncle and Hatchway on the Road, and with his Governor arrives in safety at Dover. |
| CHAPTER XXXIV. | He adjusts the Method of his Correspondence with Gauntlet; meets by accident with an Italian Charlatan, and a certain Apothecary, who proves to be a noted Character. |
| CHAPTER XXXV. | He embarks for France-Is overtaken by a Storm-Is surprised with the Appearance of Pipes-Lands at Calais, and has an Affray with the Officers at the Custom-house. |
| CHAPTER XXXVI. | He makes a fruitless Attempt in Gallantry-Departs for Boulogne, where he spends the evening with certain English Exiles. |
| CHAPTER XXXVII. | Proceeds for the Capital-Takes up his Lodging at Bernay, where he is overtaken by Mr. Hornbeck, whose Head he longs to fortify. |
| CHAPTER XXXVIII. | They set out in company, breakfast at Abbeville, dine at Amiens and, about eleven o'clock, arrive at Chantilly where Peregrine executes a Plan which he had concerted upon Hornbeck. |
| CHAPTER XXXIX. | He is involved in an Adventure at Paris, and taken prisoner by the City Guard-Becomes acquainted with a French Nobleman, who introduces him in the Beau Monde. |
| CHAPTER XL. | Acquires a distinct Idea of the French Government-Quarrels with a Mousquetaire, whom he afterwards fights and vanquishes, after having punished him for interfering in his amorous Recreations. |
| CHAPTER XLI. | Mr. Jolter threatens to leave him on account of his Misconduct, which he promises to rectify; but his Resolution is defeated by the Impetuosity of his Passions-He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes with him from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the British Ambassador. |
| CHAPTER XLII. | Peregrine resolves to return to England-Is diverted with the odd Characters of two of his Countrymen, with whom he contracts an acquaintance in the Apartments of the Palais Royal. |
| CHAPTER XLIII. | He introduces his new Friends to Mr. Jolter, with whom the Doctor enters into a Dispute upon Government, which had well nigh terminated in open War. |
| CHAPTER XLIV. | The Doctor prepares an Entertainment in the Manner of the Ancients, which is attended with divers ridiculous Circumstances. |
| CHAPTER XLV. | The Painter is persuaded to accompany Pickle to a Masquerade in Woman's Apparel--Is engaged in a troublesome Adventure, and, with his Companion, conveyed to the Bastille. |
| CHAPTER XLVI. | By the Fidelity of Pipes, Jolter is informed of his Pupil's fate-Confers with the Physician-Applies to the Ambassador, who, with great difficulty, obtains the Discharge of the Prisoners on certain Conditions. |
| CHAPTER XLVII. | Peregrine makes himself Merry at the Expense of the Painter, who curses his Landlady, and breaks with the Doctor. |
| CHAPTER XLVIII. | Pallet conceives a hearty Contempt for his Fellow-traveller, and attaches himself to Pickle, who, nevertheless, persecutes him with his mischievous Talent upon the Road to Flanders. |
| CHAPTER XLIX. | Nor is the Physician sacred from his Ridicule-They reach Arras, where our Adventurer engages in Play with two French Officers, who, next Morning, give the Landlord an interesting Proof of their Importance. |
| CHAPTER L. | Peregrine moralizes upon their Behaviour, which is condemned by the Doctor, and defended by the Governor-They arrive in safety at Lisle, dine at an Ordinary, visit the Citadel-The Physician quarrels with a North Briton, who is put in Arrest. |
| CHAPTER LI. | Pickle engages with a Knight of Malta, in a Conversation upon the English Stage, which is followed by a Dissertation on the Theatres of the Ancients, by the Doctor. |
| CHAPTER LII. | An Adventure happens to Pipes, in consequence of which he is dismissed from Peregrine's Service-The whole Company set out for Ghent, in the Diligence-Our Hero is captivated by a Lady in that Carriage-Interests her spiritual Director in his behalf. |
| CHAPTER LIII. | He makes some Progress in her Affections-Is interrupted by a Dispute between Jolter and the Jew-Appeases the Wrath of the Capuchin, who procures for him an interview with his fair Enslaver, in which he finds himself deceived. |
| CHAPTER LIV. | He makes another Effort to towards the Accomplishment of his Wish, which is postponed by a strange Accident. |
| CHAPTER LV. | They depart from Ghent-Our Hero engages in a Political Dispute with his Mistress, whom he offends, and pacifies with Submission-He practises an Expedient to detain the Carriage at Alost, and confirms the Priest in his Interest. |
| CHAPTER LVI. | The French Coquette entraps the Heart of the Jew, against whom Pallet enters into a Conspiracy, by which Peregrine is again disappointed, and the Hebrew's Incontinence exposed. |
| CHAPTER LVII. | Pallet endeavouring to unravel the Mystery of the Treatment he had received, falls out of the Frying-pan into the Fire. |
| CHAPTER LVIII. | Peregrine, almost distracted with his Disappointment, conjures the fair Fleming to permit his Visits at Brussels-She withdraws from his Pursuit. |
| CHAPTER LIX. | Peregrine meets with Mrs. Hornbeck, and is consoled for his Loss-His Valet-de-chambre is embroiled with her Duenna, whom, however, he finds means to appease. |
| CHAPTER LX. | Hornbeck is informed of his Wife's Adventure with Peregrine, for whom he prepares a Stratagem, which is rendered ineffectual by the Information of Pipes-The Husband is ducked for his Intention, and our Hero apprehended by the Patrol. |
| CHAPTER LXI. | Peregrine is released-Jolter confounded at his mysterious Conduct-A Contest happens between the Poet and Painter, who are reconciled by the Mediation of their Fellow-Travellers. |
| CHAPTER LXII. | The Travellers depart for Antwerp, at which place the Painter gives a loose to his Enthusiasm. |
| CHAPTER LXIII. | Peregrine artfully foments a Quarrel between Pallet and the Physician, who fight a Duel on the Ramparts. |
| CHAPTER LXIV. | The Doctor exults in his Victory-They set out for Rotterdam, where they are entertained by two Dutch Gentlemen in a Yacht, which is overturned in the Maese, to the manifest hazard of the Painter's Life-They spend the Evening with their Entertainers, and next Day visit a Cabinet of Curiosities. |
| CHAPTER LXV. | They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy-Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War-They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden-Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich. |
| CHAPTER LXVI. | Peregrine delivers his Letters of Recommendation at London, and returns to the Garrison, to the unspeakable joy of the Commodore and his whole Family. |
| CHAPTER LXVII. | Sees his Sister happily married-Visits Emilia, who receives him according to his Deserts. |
| CHAPTER LXVIII. | He attends his Uncle with great Affection during a Fit of Illness-Sets out again for London-Meets with his Friend Godfrey, who is prevailed upon to accompany him to Bath; on the Road to which Place they chance to Dine with a Person who entertains them with a curious Account of a certain Company of Adventurers. |
| CHAPTER LXIX. | Godfrey executes a Scheme at Bath, by which a whole Company of Sharpers is ruined. |
| CHAPTER LXX. | The two Friends eclipse all their Competitors in Gallantry, and practise a pleasant Project of Revenge upon the Physicians of the Place. |
| CHAPTER LXXI. | Peregrine humbles a noted Hector, and meets with a strange Character at the House of a certain Lady. |
| CHAPTER LXXII. | He cultivates an Acquaintance with the Misanthrope, who favours him with a short Sketch of his own History. |
| CHAPTER LXXIII. | Peregrine arrives at the Garrison, where he receives the last Admonitions of Commodore Trunnion, who next Day resigns his Breath, and is buried according to his own Directions-Some Gentlemen in the Country make a fruitless Attempt to accommodate Matters betwixt Mr. Gamaliel Pickle and his eldest Son. |
| CHAPTER LXXIV. | The young Gentleman, having settled his domestic Affairs, arrives in London, and sets up a gay Equipage-He meets with Emilia, and is introduced to her Uncle. |
| CHAPTER LXXV. | He prosecutes his Design upon Emilia with great Art and Perseverance. |
| CHAPTER LXXVI. | He prevails upon Emilia to accompany him to a Masquerade, makes a treacherous Attempt upon her Affection, and meets with a deserved Repulse. |
| CHAPTER LXXVII. | He endeavours to Reconcile himself to his Mistress, and Expostulates with the Uncle, who forbids him the House. |
| CHAPTER LXXVIII. | He projects a violent Scheme, in consequence of which he is involved in a most fatiguing Adventure, which greatly tends towards the Augmentation of his Chagrin. |
| CHAPTER LXXIX. | Peregrine sends a Message to Mrs. Gauntlet, who rejects his Proposal-He repairs to the Garrison. |
| CHAPTER LXXX. | He returns to London, and meets with Cadwallader, who entertains him with many curious Particulars-Crabtree sounds the Duchess, and undeceives Pickle, who, by an extraordinary Accident, becomes acquainted with another Lady of Quality. |
| CHAPTER LXXXI. | THE MEMOIRS OF A LADY OF QUALITY. |
| CHAPTER LXXXII. | He persuades Cadwallader to assume the Character of a Magician, in which he acquires a great Share of Reputation, by his Responses to three Females of Distinction, who severally consult the Researches of his Art. |
| CHAPTER LXXXIII. | Peregrine and his friend Cadwallader proceed in the Exercise of the Mystery of Fortune-telling, in the course of which they achieve various Adventures. |
| CHAPTER LXXXIV. | The Conjurer and his Associate execute a Plan of Vengeance against certain Infidels who pretend to despise their Art; and Peregrine achieves an Adventure with a young Nobleman. |
| CHAPTER LXXXV. | Peregrine is celebrated as a Wit and Patron, and proceeds to entertain himself at the Expense of whom it did concern. |
| CHAPTER LXXXVI. | Peregrine receives a letter from Hatchway, in consequence of which he repairs to the Garrison, and performs the last Offices to his Aunt-He is visited by Mr. Gauntlet, who invites him to his Marriage. |
| CHAPTER LXXXVII. | Peregrine sets out for the Garrison, and meets with a Nymph of the Road, whom he takes into Keeping, and metamorphoses into a fine Lady. |
| CHAPTER LXXXVIII. | He is visited by Pallet-Contracts an Intimacy with a Newmarket Nobleman, and is by the Knowing Ones taken in. |
| CHAPTER LXXXIX. | He is taken into the Protection of a great Man-Sets up for a Member of Parliament-Is disappointed in his Expectation, and finds himself egregiously outwitted. |
| CHAPTER XC. | Peregrine commences Minister's Dependant-Meets by Accident with Mrs. Gauntlet-And descends gradually in the Condition of Life. |
| CHAPTER XCI. | Cadwallader acts the part of a Comforter to his Friend; and in his turn is consoled by Peregrine, who begins to find himself a most egregious Dupe. |
| CHAPTER XCII. | He is indulged with a second Audience by the Minister, of whose Sincerity he is convinced-His Pride and Ambition revive, and again are mortified. |
| CHAPTER XCIII. | Peregrine commits himself to the Public, and is admitted Member of a College of Authors. |
| CHAPTER XCIV. | Further proceedings of the College. |
| CHAPTER XCV. | The young Gentleman is introduced to a Virtuoso of the first Order, and commences Yelper. |
| CHAPTER XCVI. | Peregrine, finding himself neglected by Sir Steady Steerwell, expostulates with him in a Letter; in consequence of which he is forbid his House, loses his Pension, and incurs the charge of Lunacy. |
| CHAPTER XCVII. | He writes against the Minister, by whose Instigation he is arrested, and moves himself by habeas corpus into the Fleet. |
| CHAPTER XCVIII. | Pickle seems tolerably well reconciled to his Cage; and is by the Clergyman entertained with the Memoirs of a Noted Personage, whom he sees by accident in the Fleet. |
| CHAPTER XCIX. | He is surprised with the Appearance of Hatchway and Pipes, who take up their Habitation in his Neighbourhood, contrary to his Inclination and express Desire. |
| CHAPTER C. | These Associates commit an Assault upon Crabtree, for which they are banished from the Fleet-Peregrine begins to feel the effects of Confinement. |
| CHAPTER CI. | He receives an unexpected Visit; and the Clouds of Misfortune begin to separate. |
| CHAPTER CII. | Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society-Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial. |
| CHAPTER CIII. | He is engaged in a very extraordinary Correspondence, which is interrupted by a very unexpected Event. |
| CHAPTER CIV. | Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet-He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance. |
| CHAPTER CV. | He performs the last Offices to his Father, and returns to London, upon a very interesting Design. |
| CHAPTER CVI. | He enjoys an interview with Emilia, and makes himself ample Amends for all the Mortifications of his Life. |
| RODERICK_RANDOM | |
| CHAPTER I | Of my Birth and Education |
| CHAPTER II | I grow up-am hated by my Relations-sent to School-neglected by my Grandfather-maltreated by my Master-seasoned to Adversity-I form Cabals against the Pedant-am debarred Access to my Grandfather-hunted by his Heir-I demolish the Teeth of his Tutor |
| CHAPTER III | My Mother's Brother arrives-relieves me-a Description of him-he goes along with me to the House of my Grandfather-is encountered by his Dogs-defeats them, after a bloody Engagement-is admitted to the old Gentleman-a Dialogue between them |
| CHAPTER IV | My Grandfather makes his Will-our second Visit-he Dies-his Will is read in Presence of all his living Descendants-the Disappointment of my female Cousins-my Uncle's Behaviour |
| CHAPTER V | The Schoolmaster uses me barbarously-I form a Project of Revenge, in which I am assisted by my Uncle-I leave the Village-am settled at a University by his Generosity |
| CHAPTER VI | I make great progress in my Studies-am caressed by Everybody-my female Cousins take notice of me-I reject their Invitation-they are incensed, and conspire against me-am left destitute by a Misfortune that befalls my Uncle-Gawky's Treachery-my Revenge |
| CHAPTER VII | I am entertained by Mr. Crab-a description of him-I acquire the Art of Surgery-consult Crab's Disposition-become necessary to him-an Accident happens-he advises me to launch out into the world-assists me with Money-I set out for London |
| CHAPTER VIII | I arrive at Newcastle-meet with my old Schoolfellow Strap-we determine to walk together to London-set out on our Journey-put up at a solitary Alehouse-are disturbed by a strange Adventure in the Night |
| CHAPTER IX | We proceed on our Journey-are overtaken by a Highwayman who fires at Strap-is prevented from shooting me by a Company of Horsemen, who ride in pursuit of him-Strap is put to Bed at an Inn-Adventures at that Inn |
| CHAPTER X | The Highwayman is taken-we are detained as Evidence against him-proceed to the next village-he escapes-we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed-in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure-next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster-our Treatment there |
| CHAPTER XI | We descry the Waggon-get into it-arrive at an inn-our Fellow Travellers described-a Mistake is committed by Strap, which produces strange things |
| CHAPTER XII | Captain Weazel challenges Strap, who declines the Combat-an Affair between the Captain and me-the Usurer is fain to give Miss Jenny five Guineas for a Release-we are in Danger of losing a Meal-the Behaviour of Weazel, Jenny, and Joey, on that Occasion-an Account of Captain Weazel and his Lady-the Captain's Courage tried-Isaac's mirth at the Captain's Expense |
| CHAPTER XIII | Strap and I are terrified by an Apparition-Strap's Conjecture-the Mystery explained by Joey-we arrive in London-our Dress and Appearance described-we are insulted in the Street-an Adventure in an Alehouse-we are imposed upon by a waggish Footman-set to rights by a Tobacconist-take Lodgings-dive for a Dinner-an Accident at our Ordinary |
| CHAPTER XIV | We visit Strap's friend-a description of him-his advice-we go to Mr. Cringer's house-are denied admittance-an Accident befalls Strap-his behaviour thereupon-an extraordinary adventure occurs, in the course of which I lose all my money |
| CHAPTER XV | Strap moralises-presents his purse to me-we inform our landlord of our misfortune-he unravels the mystery-I present myself to Cringer-he recommends and turns me over to Mr. Staytape-I become acquainted with a fellow dependent, who explains the character of Cringer and Staytape-and informs me of the method to be pursued at the Navy Office and Surgeons' Hall-Strap is employed |
| CHAPTER XVI | My new acquaintance breaks an appointment-I proceed, by myself, to the Navy Office-address me to a person there, who assists me with advice-write to the Board, they grant me a letter to the Surgeons at the Hall-am informed of the beau's name and character-find him-he makes me his confidant in an amour-desires me to pawn my linen for his occasions-recover what I lent him-some curious observations on Strap on that occasion-his vanity. |
| CHAPTER XVII | I go to Surgeons' Hall, when I meet Mr. Jackson-am examined-a fierce dispute arises between two of the examiners-Jackson disguises himself to attract respect-irises himself to attract respect-is detected-in hazard of being sent to Bridewell-he treats us at a Tavern-carries us to a Night-house-A troublesome adventure there-we are committed to the Round-house-carried before a Justice-his behaviour |
| CHAPTER XVIII | I carry my qualification to the Navy Office-the nature of it-the behaviour of the Secretary-Strap's concern for my absence-a battle betwixt him a blacksmith-the troublesome consequences of it-his harangue to me-his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman |
| CHAPTER XIX | The character of Mr. Lavement, his wife and daughter-some anecdotes of the family-the mother and daughter rivals-I am guilty of a mistake that gives me present satisfaction, but is attended with troublesome consequences |
| CHAPTER XX | I am assaulted and dangerously wounded-Suspect O'Donnell, and am confirmed in my opinion-concert a scheme of revenge, and put it into execution-O'Donnell robs his own servant and disappears-make my addresses to a lady, and am miraculously delivered from her snare |
| CHAPTER XXI | Squire Gawky comes to lodge with my master-is involved in a troublesome affair, out of which he is extricated by me-he marries my master's daughter-they conspire against me-I am found guilty of theft, discharged-deserted by my friends, I hire a room in St. Gile's-where, by accident, I find the lady to whom I paid my addresses in a miserable condition-I relieve her |
| CHAPTER XXII | The History of Miss Williams |
| CHAPTER XXIII | Miss Williams interrupted by a bailiff, who carries her to the Marshalsea-I accompany her-Prove she is not the person named in the writ-The bailiff is fain to discharge her-We shift our lodging-Her story, and my reflections thereupon-Progress of a common woman of the town-Resolves to quit that way of life |
| CHAPTER XXIV | I am reduced to a great misery-assaulted on Tower Hill by a press-gang, who put me on board a tender-my usage there-my arrival on board at a man-of-war, where I am put in irons, and released by the good offices of Mr. Thompson, who recommends me as assistant to the surgeon--he relates his own story-characters of the captain, surgeon, and first mate |
| CHAPTER XXV | The behaviour of Mr. Morgan-his pride, displeasure, and generosity-the economy of our mess described-Thomson's further friendship-the nature of my duty explained-the situation of the sick |
| CHAPTER XXVI | A disagreeable accident happens to me in the discharge of my office-Morgan's nose is offended-a dialogue between him and the Ship's steward-upon examination, I find more causes of complaint than one-my hair is cut off-Morgan's cookery-the manner of sleeping on board-I am waked in the night by a dreadful noise |
| CHAPTER XXVII | I acquire the friendship of the Surgeon, who procures a warrant for me, and makes me a present of clothes-a battle between a Midshipman and me-the Surgeon leaves the ship-the Captain comes on board with another Surgeon-a dialogue between the Captain and Morgan-the sick are ordered to be brought upon the Quarter-deck and examined-the consequences of that order-a Madman accuses Morgan, and is set at liberty by command of the Captain, whom he instantly attacks, and pummels without mercy |
| CHAPTER XXVIII | The Captain enraged, threatens to put the Madman to death with his own hand-is diverted from that resolution by the arguments and persuasion of the first Lieutenant and Surgeon-we set sail for St. Helen's, join the fleet under the command of Sir C- O-gle, and proceed for the West Indies-are overtaken by a terrible tempest-my friend Jack Rattlin has his leg broke by a fall from the mainyard-the behaviour of Mr. Mackshane-Jack opposes the amputation of his limb, in which he is seconded by Morgan and me, we undertake the cure and perform it successfully |
| CHAPTER XXIX | Mackshane's malice-I am taken up and imprisoned for a spy-Morgan meets with the same fate-Thompson is tampered with to turn evidence against us-disdains the proposal, and is maltreated for his integrity-Morgan is released to assist the Surgeon during an engagement with some French ships-of-war-I remain fettered on the poop, exposed to the enemy's shot, and grow delirious with fear-am comforted after the battle by Morgan, who speaks freely of the captain, is overheard by the sentinel, who informs against him, and again imprisoned-Thompson grows desperate, and, notwithstanding the remonstrances of Morgan and me, goes overboard in the night |
| CHAPTER XXX | We lament the fate of our companion-the Captain offers Morgan his liberty, which he refuses to accept-we are brought before him and examined-Morgan is sent back into custody, whither also I am remanded after a curious trial |
| CHAPTER XXXI | I discover a subornation against me, by means of a quarrel between two of the evidences; in consequence of which I am set at liberty, and prevail upon Morgan to accept of his freedom on the same terms-Mackshane's malice-we arrive at Jamaica, from whence in a short time we beat up to Hispaniola, in conjunction with the West India squadron-we take in water, sail again, and arrive at Carthagena-Reflections on our conduct there |
| CHAPTER XXXII | Our Land Forces being disembarked, erect a fascine battery-our ship is ordered, with four more, to batter the port of Bocca Chica-Mackshane's cowardice-the Chaplain's frenzy-honest Rattlin loses one hand-his heroism and reflections on the battle-Crampley's behaviour to me during the heat of the Fight |
| CHAPTER XXXIII | A breach being made in the walls, our soldiers give the assault, and take the place without opposition-our sailors at the same time, become masters of all the other strengths near Bocca Chica, and take possession of the harbour-the good consequence of this success-we move nearer the town-find two forts deserted, and the Channel blocked up with sunk vessels; which however we find means to clear-land our soldiers at La Quinta-repulse a body of militia-attack the castle of St. Lazar, and are forced to retreat with great loss-the remains of our army are re-embarked-an effort of the Admiral to take the town-the economy of our expedition described |
| CHAPTER XXXIV | An epidemic Fever rages among us-we abandon our Conquests-I am seized with Distemper-write a Petition to the Captain, which is rejected-I am in danger of Suffocation through the Malice of Crampley, and relieved by a Serjeant-my Fever increases-the Chaplain wants to confess me-I obtain a favourable Crisis-Morgan's Affection for me proved-the Behaviour of Mackshane and Crampley towards me-Captain Oakum is removed into another Ship with his beloved Doctor-our new Captain described-An Adventure of Morgan |
| CHAPTER XXXV | Captain Whiffle sends for me-his situation described-his surgeon arrives, prescribes for him, and puts him to bed-a bed is put up for Mr. Simper contiguous to the state room, which, with other parts of the captains behaviour, gives the ship's company a very unfavourable idea of their commander-I am detained in the West Indies by the admiral, and go on board of the Lizard sloop of war in quality of surgeon's mate, where I make myself known to the surgeon, who treats me very kindly-I go on shore, sell my ticket, purchase necessaries, and, at my return on board, am surprised at the sight of Crampley, who is appointed lieutenant of the sloop-we sail on a cruise-take a prize in which I arrive at Port Morant under the command of my messmate, with whom I live in great harmony |
| CHAPTER XXXVI | A strange adventure-in consequence of which I am extremely happy-Crampley does me in offices with the Captain; but his malice is defeated by the good-nature and friendship of the surgeon-we return to Port Royal-our Captain gets the command of a larger ship, and is succeeded by an old man-Brayl is provided for-we receive orders to sail for England |
| CHAPTER XXXVII | We depart for Europe-a misunderstanding arises between the Captain and the Surgeon, through the scandalous aspersions of Crampley-the Captain dies-Crampley tyrannises over the surgeon, who falls a Victim for his Cruelty-I am also ill-used-the Ship strikes-the behaviour of Crampley and the Seamen on that occasion--I get on shore, challenge the Captain to single combat-am treacherously knocked down, wounded, and robbed |
| CHAPTER XXXVIII | I get up and crawl into a barn, where I am in danger of perishing, through the fear of the country people-their inhumanity-I am succoured by a reputed witch-her story-her advice-she recommends me as a valet to a single lady, whose character she explains |
| CHAPTER XXXIX | My Reception by that Lady-I become enamoured of Narcissa-recount the particulars of my last misfortune-acquire the good opinion of my Mistress-an Account of the young Squire-I am made acquainted with more particulars of Narcissa's Situation-conceive a mortal hatred against Sir Timothy-examine my Lady's library and performances-her extravagant behaviour |
| CHAPTER XL | My mistress is surprised at my learning-communicates her performances to me-I impart some of mine to her-am mortified at her faint praise-Narcissa approves of my conduct-I gain an involuntary conquest over the cookwench and dairymaid-their mutual resentment and insinuations-the jealousy of their lovers |
| CHAPTER XLI | Narcissa being in danger from the brutality of Sir Timothy, is rescued by me, who revenge myself on my rival-I declare my passion, and retreat to the seaside-am surrounded by smugglers, and carried to Boulogne-find my Uncle Lieutenant Bowling in great distress, and relieve him-our conversation |
| CHAPTER XLII | He takes his passage in a cutter for Deal-we are accosted by a Priest, who proves to be a Scotchman-his profession on friendship-he is affronted by the Lieutenant, who afterwards appeases him by submission-my uncle embarks-I am introduced by a Priest to a Capuchin, in whose company I set out for Paris-the character of my fellow traveller-on adventure on the road-I am shocked at his behaviour |
| CHAPTER XLIII | We lodge at a House near Amiens, where I am robbed by the Capuchin, who escapes while I am asleep-I go to Noyons in search of him, but without Success-make my Condition known to several People, but find no Relief-grow desperate-find a Company of Soldiers-Enlist in the Regiment of Picardy-we are ordered into Germany-I find the Fatigues of the March almost intolerable-Quarrel with my Comrade in a dispute about Politics-he challenges me to the Field-wounds and disarms me |
| CHAPTER XLIV | In order to be revenged, I learn the Science of Defence-we join Mareschal Duc de Noailles, are engaged with the Allies of Dettingen, and put to flight-the behaviour of the French soldiers on that occasion-I industriously seek another combat with the old Gascon, and vanquish him in my turn-our regiment is put into Winter Quarters at Rheims, where I find my friend Strap-our Recognition-he supplies me with Money, and procures my Discharge-we take a trip to Paris; from whence, by the way of Flanders, we set out for London; where we safely arrive |
| CHAPTER XLV | I inquire for my Uncle, and understand he is gone to sea-take Lodgings at Charing Cross-go to the Play, where I meet with an adventure-Dine at an ordinary-the Guests described-become acquainted with Medlar and Doctor Wagtail |
| CHAPTER XLVI | Wagtail introduces me to set of fine Gentlemen with whom I spend the Evening at a Tavern-our Conversation-the Characters of my new Companions-the Doctor is roasted-our Issue of our Debauch |
| CHAPTER XLVII | Strap communicates to me a conquest he had made of a Chandler's Widow-finds himself miserably mistaken-I go to the Opera-admire Melinda-am cautioned by Banter-go to the Assembly at Hampstead-dance with that young lady-receive an insolent message from Bragwell, whose mettle is soon cooled-am in favour with my Mistress, whom I visit next day, and am bubbled out of eighteen guineas at cards-Strap triumphs at my success, but is astonished at my expense-Banter comes to my lodging, is very sarcastic at my expense, and borrows five guineas from me, as a proof of his friendship |
| CHAPTER XLVIII | We repair to the coffee-house, where we overhear a curious dispute between Wagtail and Medlar, which is referred to our decision-the Doctor gives an account of his experiment-Medlar is roasted by Banter at the ordinary-the old gentleman's advice to me |
| CHAPTER XLIX | I receive a Challenge-the Consequence of it-the Quarrel being made up, am put in Arrest by the Care and Affection of Strap-but immediately released upon explaining my Affair-the Behaviour of Mr. Oregan and his two Friends-I visit Melinda, whom I divert with an account of the Duel-propose Marriage-she refers the Matter to her Mother, of whom I make a solemn Demand of her Daughter-the old Lady's behaviour-I am discarded--resent their Disdain |
| CHAPTER L | I long to be revenged on Melinda-apply to Banter for his Assistance-he contrives a scheme for that purpose-which is put in Execution with great Success-I make an Attempt upon the Heart of Miss Gripewell, but am disappointed-grow melancholy at my Disappointment, and have recourse to the Bottle-receive a Billet-doux-am ravished with the Contents-find myself involved in Intrigue, which I imagined would make my Fortune-am confounded at my mistake, which banishes all Thoughts of Matrimony |
| CHAPTER LI | I cultivate an Acquaintance with two Noblemen-am introduced to earl Strutwell-his kind Promise and Invitation-the Behaviour of his Porter and Lacquey-he receives me with an Appearance of uncommon Affection-undertakes to speak in my Behalf to the Minister-informs me of his Success, and wishes me Joy-introduces a Conversation about Petronius Arbiter-falls in Love with my Watch, which I press upon him-I make a present of a Diamond Ring to Lord Straddle-impart my good Fortune to Strap and Banter, who disabuses me, to my utter Mortification |
| CHAPTER LII | I attempt to recover my Watch and Jewel, but to no Purpose-resolve to revenge myself on Strutwell by my Importunity-am reduced to my last Guinea-obliged to inform Strap of my Necessity, who is almost distracted with the News, but nevertheless obliged to pawn my best Sword for present Subsistence-that small Supply being exhausted, I am almost stupified with my Misfortunes-go to the Gaming Table by the Advice of Banter, and come off with unexpected Success-Strap's Ecstacy-Mrs. Gawky waits upon me, professes Remorse for her Perfidy, and implores my Assistance-I do myself a Piece of Justice by her Means, and afterwards reconcile her to her Father |
| CHAPTER LIII | I purchase new Clothes-reprimand Strutwell and Straddle-Banter proposes another matrimonial Scheme-I accept of his Terms-set out to Bath in the Stage-coach with the young Lady and her Mother-the Behaviour of an Officer and Lawyer-our fellow Travellers described-a smart dialogue between my Mistress and the Captain |
| CHAPTER LIV | Day breaking, I have the Pleasure of viewing the Person of Miss Snapper, whom I had not seen before-the Soldier is witty upon me-is offended-talks much of his Valour-is reprimanded by a grave Gentlewoman-we are alarmed by the cry of Highwaymen-I get out of the Coach, and stand in my own defence-they ride off without having attacked us-I pursue them-one of them is thrown from his Horse and taken-I return to the Coach-am complimented by Miss Snapper-the Captain's Behaviour on this Occasion-the Prude reproaches me in a Soliloquy-I upbraid her in the same Manner-the Behaviour of Miss Snapper, at Breakfast, disobliges me-the Lawyer is witty upon the Officer, who threatens him |
| CHAPTER LV | I resolve to ingratiate myself with the Mother, and am favoured by accident-the Precise Lady finds her husband, and quit the Coach-the Captain is disappointed of his dinner-we arrive at Bath-I accompany Miss Snapper to the Long-room, where she is attacked by beau Nash, and, turns the Laugh against him-I make love to her, and receive a check-Squire her to an Assembly, where I am blessed with a Sight of my dear Narcissa, which discomposes me so much, that Miss Snapper, observing my disorder, is at pains to discover the Cause-is piqued at the Occasion, and, in our way home, pays me a sarcastic Compliment-I am met by Miss Williams, who is the maid and Confidante of Narcissa-she acquaints me with her Lady's regard for me while under the disguise of a Servant, and describes the Transports of Narcissa on seeing me at the Assembly, in the Character of a Gentleman-I am surprised with an Account of her Aunt's Marriage, and make an Appointment to meet Miss Williams the next day |
| CHAPTER LVI | I become acquainted with Narcissa's brother, who invites me to his House, where I am introduced to that adorable Creature-after dinner, the Squire retires to take his nap-Freeman, guessing the Situation of my Thought, withdraws likewise, on pretence of Business-I declare my passion for Narcissa-am well-received-charmed with her Conversation-the Squire detains us to Supper-I elude his design by a Stratagem, and get home sober |
| CHAPTER LVII | Miss Williams informs me of Narcissa's Approbation of my Flame-I appease the Squire-write to my Mistress-am blessed with an Answer-beg Leave of her Brother to dance with her at a Ball-obtain his Consent and hers-enjoy a private Conversation with her-am perplexed with Reflections-have the Honour of appearing her Partner at a Ball-we are complimented by a certain Nobleman-he discovers some Symptoms of a Passion for Narcissa-I am stung with Jealousy-Narcissa, alarmed, retires-I observe Melinda in the company-the Squire is captivated by her Beauty |
| CHAPTER LVIII | Tortured with Jealousy, I go Home, and abuse Strap-receive a Message from Narcissa, in Consequence of which I hasten to her Apartment, where her endearing Assurances banish all my Doubts and Apprehensions-in my Retreat discover Somebody in the Dark, whom, suspecting to be a Spy, I resolve to kill, but, to my great Surprise, am convinced of his being no other than Strap-Melinda slanders me-I become acquainted with Lord Quiverwit, who endeavours to sound me with regard to Narcissa-the Squire is introduced to his Lordship, and grows cold towards me-I learn from my Confidante, that this Nobleman professes honourable Love to my Mistress, who continues faithful to me, notwithstanding the scandalous Reports she had heard to my Prejudice-I am mortified with an Assurance that her whole Fortune depends upon the Pleasure of her Brother-Mr. Freeman condoles me on the Decline of my Character, which I vindicate so much to his satisfaction, that he undertakes to combat Fame on my behalf |
| CHAPTER LIX | I receive an extraordinary Message at the Door of the Long Room, which, however, enter, and affront the Squire, who threatens to take the Law of me-Rebuke Melinda for her Malice-she weeps with Vexation-Lord Quiverwit is severe upon me-I retort his Sarcasm-am received with the utmost Tenderness by Narcissa, who desires to hear the Story of my Life-we vow eternal Constancy to other-I retire-am waked by a Messenger, who brings a Challenge from Quiverwit, whom I meet, engage, and vanquish |
| CHAPTER LX | I am visited by Freeman, with whom I appear in Public, and am caressed-am sent for by Lord Quiverwit, whose Presence I quit flung-Narcissa is carried off by her Brother-I intend to pursue him, and am dissuaded by my Friend-engage in Play, and lose all my Money-set out for London-try my Fortune at the Gaming Table without success-receive a letter from Narcissa-bilk my Tailor |
| CHAPTER LXI | I am arrested-carried to the Marshalsea-find my old Acquaintance beau Jackson in that Jail-he informs me of his Adventures-Strap arrives, and with difficulty is comforted-Jackson introduces me to a Poet-I admire his Conversation and Capacity-am deeply affected with my Misfortune-Strap hires himself as a Journeyman Barber |
| CHAPTER LXII | I read Melopoyn's Tragedy, and conceive a vast Opinion of his Genius-he recounts his Adventures |
| CHAPTER LXIII | The Continuation and Conclusion of Mr. Melopoyn's Story |
| CHAPTER LXIV | I am seized with a deep Melancholy, and become a Sloven-am relieved by my Uncle-he prevails upon me to engage with his Owners, as a Surgeon of the Ship which he commands-he makes me a considerable Present-entertain Strap as his steward-I take leave of my Friends, and go on Board-the Ship arrives in the Downs |
| CHAPTER LXV | I set out for Sussex-consult Mrs. Sagely-achieve an Interview with Narcissa-return to the Ship-we get clear of the Channel-I learn our Destination-we are chased by a large Ship-the company are dismayed, and encouraged by the Captain's speech-our pursuer happens to be an English Man of War-we arrive at the Coast of Guinea, purchase four hundred Negroes-sail for Paraguay, get safe into the River of Plate, and sell our Cargo to great Advantage |
| CHAPTER LXVI | I am invited to the Villa of a Spanish Don, where we went with an English Gentleman, and make a very interesting discovery-we leave Buenos Ayres, and arrive at Jamaica |
| CHAPTER LXVII | I visit my old Friend Thompson-we set sail for Europe-meet with an odd Adventure-arrive in England-I ride across the Country from Portsmouth to Sussex-converse with Mrs. Sagely, who informs me of Narcissa's being in London-in consequence of this Intelligence, I proceed to Canterbury-meet with my old friend Morgan-arrive in London-visit Narcissa-introduce my Father to be-he is charmed with her good sense and beauty-we come to a Determination of demanding her Brother's Consent to our Marriage |
| CHAPTER LXVIII | My Father makes a present to Narcissa-the Letter is dispatched to her Brother-I appear among my Acquaintance-Banter's Behaviour-the Squire refuses his Consent-my Uncle comes to Town-approves of my Choice-I am married-we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play-our Acquaintance is courted |
| CHAPTER LXIX | My father intends to revisit the Place of his Nativity-we propose to accompany him-my Uncle renews his will in my favour, determining to go to sea again-we set out for Scotland-arrive at Edinburgh-purchase our paternal Estate-proceed to it-halt at the Town where I was educated-take up my bond to Crab-the Behaviour of Potion and his Wife, and one of our Female Cousins-our Reception at the Estate-Strap marries Miss Williams, and is settled by my Father to his own satisfaction-I am more and more happy. |
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| CHAPTER ONE | IN WHICH CERTAIN PERSONAGES OF THIS DELIGHTFUL HISTORY ARE INTRODUCED TO THE READER'S ACQUAINTANCE. |
| CHAPTER TWO | IN WHICH THE HERO OF THESE ADVENTURES MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE STAGE OF ACTION. |
| CHAPTER THREE | WHICH THE READER, ON PERUSAL, MAY WISH WERE CHAPTER THE LAST. |
| CHAPTER FOUR | IN WHICH IT APPEARS THAT THE KNIGHT, WHEN HEARTILY SET IN FOR SLEEPING, WAS NOT EASILY DISTURBED. |
| CHAPTER FIVE | IN WHICH THIS RECAPITULATION DRAWS TO A CLOSE. |
| CHAPTER SIX | IN WHICH THE READER WILL PERCEIVE THAT IN SOME CASES MADNESS IS CATCHING. |
| CHAPTER SEVEN | IN WHICH THE KNIGHT RESUMES HIS IMPORTANCE. |
| CHAPTER EIGHT | WHICH IS WITHIN A HAIR'S-BREADTH OF PROVING HIGHLY INTERESTING. |
| CHAPTER NINE | WHICH MAY SERVE TO SHOW, THAT TRUE PATRIOTISM IS OF NO PARTY. |
| CHAPTER TEN | WHICH SHOWETH THAT HE WHO PLAYS AT BOWLS, WILL SOMETIMES MEET WITH RUBBERS. |
| CHAPTER ELEVEN | DESCRIPTION OF A MODERN MAGISTRATE. |
| CHAPTER TWELVE | WHICH SHOWS THERE ARE MORE WAYS TO KILL A DOG THAN HANGING. |
| CHAPTER THIRTEEN | IN WHICH OUR KNIGHT IS TANTALISED WITH A TRANSIENT GLIMPSE OF FELICITY. |
| CHAPTER FOURTEEN | WHICH SHOWS THAT A MAN CANNOT ALWAYS SIP, WHEN THE CUP IS AT HIS LIP. |
| CHAPTER FIFTEEN | EXHIBITING AN INTERVIEW, WHICH, IT IS TO BE HOPED, WILL INTEREST THE CURIOSITY OF THE READER. |
| CHAPTER SIXTEEN | WHICH, IT IS TO BE HOPED, THE READER WILL FIND AN AGREEABLE MEDLEY OF MIRTH AND MADNESS, SENSE AND ABSURDITY. |
| CHAPTER SEVENTEEN | CONTAINING ADVENTURES OF CHIVALRY EQUALLY NEW AND SURPRISING. |
| CHAPTER EIGHTEEN | IN WHICH THE RAYS OF CHIVALRY SHINE WITH RENOVATED LUSTRE. |
| CHAPTER NINETEEN | CONTAINING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE GRIFFIN AND CRESCENT. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY | IN WHICH OUR HERO DESCENDS INTO THE MANSION OF THE DAMNED. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE | CONTAINING FURTHER ANECDOTES RELATING TO THE CHILDREN ON WRETCHEDNESS. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO | IN WHICH CAPTAIN CROWE IS SUBLIMED INTO THE REGIONS ON ASTROLOGY. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE | IN WHICH THE CLOUDS THAT COVER THE CATASTROPHE BEGIN TO DISPERSE. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR | THE KNOT THAT PUZZLES HUMAN WISDOM, THE HAND OF FORTUNE SOMETIMES WILL UNTIE FAMILIAR AS HER GARTER. |
| CHAPTER THE LAST | WHICH, IT IS TO BE HOPED, WILL BE, ON MORE ACCOUNTS THAN ONE, AGREEABLE TO THE READER. |
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| Titlepage | |
| Frontispiece | |
| Decent House of Entertainment |
| FERDINAND_COUNT_FATHOM | |
| CHAPTER ONE | SOME SAGE OBSERVATIONS THAT NATURALLY INTRODUCE OUR IMPORTANT HISTORY. |
| CHAPTER TWO | A SUPERFICIAL VIEW OF OUR HERO'S INFANCY. |
| CHAPTER THREE | HE IS INITIATED IN A MILITARY LIFE, AND HAS THE GOOD FORTUNE TO ACQUIRE A GENEROUS PATRON. |
| CHAPTER FOUR | HIS MOTHER'S PROWESS AND DEATH; TOGETHER WITH SOME INSTANCES OF HIS OWN SAGACITY. |
| CHAPTER FIVE | A BRIEF DETAIL OF HIS EDUCATION. |
| CHAPTER SIX | HE MEDITATES SCHEMES OF IMPORTANCE. |
| CHAPTER SEVEN | ENGAGES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A FEMALE ASSOCIATE, IN ORDER TO PUT HIS TALENTS IN ACTION. |
| CHAPTER EIGHT | THEIR FIRST ATTEMPT; WITH A DIGRESSION WHICH SOME READERS MAY THINK IMPERTINENT. |
| CHAPTER NINE | THE CONFEDERATES CHANGE THEIR BATTERY, AND ACHIEVE A REMARKABLE ADVENTURE. |
| CHAPTER TEN | THEY PROCEED TO LEVY CONTRIBUTIONS WITH GREAT SUCCESS, UNTIL OUR HERO SETS OUT WITH THE YOUNG COUNT FOR VIENNA, WHERE HE ENTERS INTO LEAGUE WITH ANOTHER ADVENTURER. |
| CHAPTER ELEVEN | FATHOM MAKES VARIOUS EFFORTS IN THE WORLD OF GALLANTRY. |
| CHAPTER TWELVE | HE EFFECTS A LODGMENT IN THE HOUSE OF A RICH JEWELLER. |
| CHAPTER THIRTEEN | HE IS EXPOSED TO A MOST PERILOUS INCIDENT IN THE COURSE OF HIS INTRIGUE WITH THE DAUGHTER. |
| CHAPTER FOURTEEN | HE IS REDUCED TO A DREADFUL DILEMMA, IN CONSEQUENCE OF AN ASSIGNATION WITH THE WIFE. |
| CHAPTER FIFTEEN | BUT AT LENGTH SUCCEEDS IN HIS ATTEMPT UPON BOTH. |
| CHAPTER SIXTEEN | HIS SUCCESS BEGETS A BLIND SECURITY, BY WHICH HE IS ONCE AGAIN WELL-NIGH ENTRAPPED IN HIS DULCINEA'S APARTMENT. |
| CHAPTER SEVENTEEN | THE STEP-DAME'S SUSPICIONS BEING AWAKENED, SHE LAYS A SNARE FOR OUR ADVENTURER, FROM WHICH HE IS DELIVERED BY THE INTERPOSITION OF HIS GOOD GENIUS. |
| CHAPTER EIGHTEEN | OUR HERO DEPARTS FROM VIENNA, AND QUITS THE DOMAIN OF VENUS FOR THE ROUGH FIELD OF MARS. |
| CHAPTER NINETEEN | HE PUTS HIMSELF UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF HIS ASSOCIATE, AND STUMBLES UPON THE FRENCH CAMP, WHERE HE FINISHES HIS MILITARY CAREER. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY | HE PREPARES A STRATAGEM BUT FINDS HIMSELF COUNTERMINEDa?"PROCEEDS ON HIS JOURNEY, AND IS OVERTAKEN BY A TERRIBLE TEMPEST. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE | HE FALLS UPON SCYLLA, SEEKING TO AVOID CHARYBDIS. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO | HE ARRIVES AT PARIS, AND IS PLEASED WITH HIS RECEPTION. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE | ACQUITS HIMSELF WITH ADDRESS IN A NOCTURNAL RIOT. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR | HE OVERLOOKS THE ADVANCES OF HIS FRIENDS, AND SMARTS SEVERELY FOR HIS NEGLECT. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE | HE BEARS HIS FATE LIKE A PHILOSOPHER; AND CONTRACTS ACQUAINTANCE WITH A VERY REMARKABLE PERSONAGE. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX | THE HISTORY OF THE NOBLE CASTILIAN. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN | THE HISTORY OF THE NOBLE CASTILIAN. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT | SOME ACCOUNT OF HIS FELLOW-TRAVELLERS. |
| CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE | ANOTHER PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE SMUGGLER'S INGENIOUS CONJECTURE. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY | THE SINGULAR MANNER OF FATHOM'S ATTACK AND TRIUMPH OVER THE VIRTUE OF THE FAIR ELENOR. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE | HE BY ACCIDENT ENCOUNTERS HIS OLD FRIEND, WITH WHOM HE HOLDS A CONFERENCE, AND RENEWS A TREATY. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO | HE APPEARS IN THE GREAT WORLD WITH UNIVERSAL APPLAUSE AND ADMIRATION. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE | HE ATTRACTS THE ENVY AND ILL OFFICES OF THE MINOR KNIGHTS OF HIS OWN ORDER, OVER WHOM HE OBTAINS A COMPLETE VICTORY. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR | HE PERFORMS ANOTHER EXPLOIT, THAT CONVEYS A TRUE IDEA OF HIS GRATITUDE AND HONOUR. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE | HE REPAIRS TO BRISTOL SPRING, WHERE HE REIGNS PARAMOUNT DURING THE WHOLE SEASON. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX | HE IS SMITTEN WITH THE CHARMS OF A FEMALE ADVENTURER, WHOSE ALLUREMENTS SUBJECT HIM TO A NEW VICISSITUDE OF FORTUNE. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN | FRESH CAUSE FOR EXERTING HIS EQUANIMITY AND FORTITUDE. |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT | THE BITER IS BIT. |
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| PART II. | |
| CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE | OUR ADVENTURER IS MADE ACQUAINTED WITH A NEW SCENE OF LIFE. |
| CHAPTER FORTY | HE CONTEMPLATES MAJESTY AND ITS SATELLITES IN ECLIPSE. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-ONE | ONE QUARREL IS COMPROMISED, AND ANOTHER DECIDED BY UNUSUAL ARMS. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-TWO | AN UNEXPECTED RENCONTRE, AND A HAPPY REVOLUTION IN THE AFFAIRS OF OUR ADVENTURER. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-THREE | FATHOM JUSTIFIES THE PROVERB, a?oWHAT'S BRED IN THE BONE WILL NEVER COME OUT OF THE FLESH.a?? |
| CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR | ANECDOTES OF POVERTY, AND EXPERIMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE | RENALDO'S DISTRESS DEEPENS, AND FATHOM'S PLOT THICKENS. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-SIX | OUR ADVENTURER BECOMES ABSOLUTE IN HIS POWER OVER THE PASSIONS OF HIS FRIEND, AND EFFECTS ONE HALF OF HIS AIM. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN | THE ART OF BORROWING FURTHER EXPLAINED, AND AN ACCOUNT OF A STRANGE PHENOMENON. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT | COUNT FATHOM UNMASKS HIS BATTERY; IS REPULSED; AND VARIES HIS OPERATIONS WITHOUT EFFECT. |
| CHAPTER FORTY-NINE | MONIMIA'S HONOUR IS PROTECTED BY THE INTERPOSITION OF HEAVEN. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY | FATHOM SHIFTS THE SCENE, AND APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER. |
| TRIUMPHS OVER A MEDICAL RIVAL. | |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO | REPAIRS TO THE METROPOLIS, AND ENROLS HIMSELF AMONG THE SONS OF PAEAN. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE | ACQUIRES EMPLOYMENT IN CONSEQUENCE OF A LUCKY MISCARRIAGE. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR | HIS ECLIPSE, AND GRADUAL DECLINATION. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE | AFTER DIVERS UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORTS, HE HAS RECOURSE TO THE MATRIMONIAL NOOSE. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX | IN WHICH HIS FORTUNE IS EFFECTUALLY STRANGLED. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN | FATHOM BEING SAFELY HOUSED, THE READER IS ENTERTAINED WITH A RETROSPECT. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT | RENALDO ABRIDGES THE PROCEEDINGS AT LAW, AND APPROVES HIMSELF THE SON OF HIS FATHER. |
| CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE | HE IS THE MESSENGER OF HAPPINESS TO HIS SISTER, WHO REMOVES THE FILM WHICH HAD LONG OBSTRUCTED HIS PENETRATION, WITH REGARD TO COUNT FATHOM. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY | HE RECOMPENSES THE ATTACHMENT OF HIS FRIEND; AND RECEIVES A LETTER THAT REDUCES HIM TO THE VERGE OF DEATH AND DISTRACTION. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE | RENALDO MEETS WITH A LIVING MONUMENT OF JUSTICE, AND ENCOUNTERS A PERSONAGE OF SOME NOTE IN THESE MEMOIRS. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO | HIS RETURN TO ENGLAND, AND MIDNIGHT PILGRIMAGE TO MONIMIA'S TOMB. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE | HE RENEWS THE RITES OF SORROW, AND IS ENTRANCED. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR | THE MYSTERY UNFOLDEDa?"ANOTHER RECOGNITION, WHICH, IT IS TO BE HOPED, THE READER COULD NOT FORESEE. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE | A RETROSPECTIVE LINK, NECESSARY FOR THE CONCATENATION OF THESE MEMOIRS. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX | THE HISTORY DRAWS NEAR A PERIOD. |
| CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN | THE LONGEST AND THE LAST. |
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| Titlepage of Part One | |
| Frontispiece of Part One | |
| He Opened the Repository | |
| Titlepage of Part Two | |
| Frontispiece of Part Two | |
| You Are the Count de Melvil |