troublesome adventure there; we are committed

to the Round-house; carried before a justice;

his behaviour,.

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 between him and a blacksmith; the

troublesome consequence of it; his harangue

to me; his friend the schoolmaster recommends

me to a French apothecary, who entertains me

as a journeyman,.

XIX. The characters 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,.

XX. I am assaulted and dangerously wounded;

suspect O'Donnell, and am confirmed in my

opinion; concert a scheme of revenge, and put

it in execution; O'Donnell robs his own ser-

vant, and disappears; I make my addresses to

a lady, and am miraculously delivered from her

snare,

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; desert-

ed by my friends; I hire a room in St Giles's;

where, by accident, I find the lady to whom I

made my addresses in a miserable condition; I

relieve her,.

XXII. The history of Miss Williams,

XXIII. She is interrupted by a bailiff, who arrests

and carries her to the Marshalsea; I accompany

her; bring witnesses to prove she is not the per-

son named in the writ; the bailiff is fain to give

her a present, and discharge her; we shift our

lodging; she resumes her story, and ends it;

my reflections thereupon; she makes me ac-

quainted with the progress of a common woman

of the town; resolves to quit that way of life,

XXIV. I am reduced to great misery; assaulted

on Tower-hill by a press-gang, who put me on

board a tender; my usage there; my arrival on

board of the Thunder man of war, where I am

put in irons, and afterwards released by the good

offices of Mr Thomson, who recommends me as

assistant to the surgeon; he relates his own story,

and makes me acquainted with the characters of

the captain, surgeon, and first mate,.

XXV. The behaviour of Mr Morgan; his pride,

displeasure, and generosity; the economy of

our mess described; Thomson's further friend-

ship; the nature of my duty explained; the

situation of the sick,

XXVI. A disagreeable accident happens to me in

the discharge of my office; Morgan's nose is of-

fended; a dialogue between him and the ship's

steward; upon examination, I find more causes

of complaint than one; my hair is cut off; Mor-

gan's cookery; the manner of sleeping on board;

I am waked in the night by a dreadful noise,

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 mid-

shipman and me; the surgeon leaves the ship;

the captain comes on board with another sur-

geon; a dialogue between the captain and Mor-

gan; the sick are ordered to be brought upon

the quarter-deck and examined; the conse-

quences of that order; a madman accuses Mor-

gan, and is set at liberty by command of the

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captain, whom he instantly attacks and pummels

without mercy,

XXVIII. The captain enraged, threatens to put

the madman to death with his own hand; is di-

verted from that resolution by the arguments

and persuasions of the first lieutenant and sur-

geon; we set sail for St Helens; join the fleet

under the command of Sir Chaloner Ogle, 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 main-yard; the

behaviour of Doctor Mackshane; Jack opposes

the amputation of his limb, in which he is se-

conded by Morgan and me, who undertake the

cure, and perform it successfully,

XXIX. Mackshane's malice; I am taken up and

imprisoned for a spy; Morgan meets with the

same fate; Thomson is tampered with to turn

evidence against us; disdains the proposal, and

is maltreated for his integrity; Morgan is re-

leased to assist the surgeon during an engage-

ment 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 centinel, who

informs against him, and again imprisoned;

Thomson grows desperate, and, notwithstanding

the remonstranees of Morgan and me, goes over-

board in the night,

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XXX. We lament the fate of our companion; the

captain offers Morgan his liberty, which he re-

fuses to accept; we are brought before him and

examined; Morgan is sent back into custody,

whither also I am remanded, after a curious

trial,.

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,

XXXII. Our land forces being disembarked,

erect a fascine battery; our ship is ordered,

with four more, to batter the fort of Boca 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,...

XXXIII. A breach being made in the walls, our

soldiers give the assault, and take the place with-

out opposition; our sailors at the same time be-

come masters of all the other strengths near

Boca 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 sol-

diers 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,

XXXIV. An epidemic fever rages among us; we

abandon our conquests; I am seized with the

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 ser-

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jeant; my fever increases; the chaplain' wants

to confess me; I obtain a favourable crisis ;

Morgan's affection for me proved; the behavi-

our of Mackshane and Crampley towards me;

Captain Oakum is removed into another ship

with his beloved doctor; our new captain de-

scribed; an adventure of Morgan,.

XXXV. Captain Whiffle sends for me; his situa-

tion 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 captain's beha-

viour, gives the ship's company a very unfa-

vourable idea of their commander; I am de-

tained 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 cruize; take a prize,

in which I arrive at Port Morant, under the

command of my mess-mate, with whom I live

in great harmony,

XXXVI. A strange adventure, in consequence

of which I am extremely happy; Crampley does

me ill 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, . .

XXXVII. We depart for Europe; a misunder-

standing arises between the captain and surgeon,

through the scandalous aspersions of Crampley;

the captain dies: Crampley tyrannizes over the

surgeon, who falls a victim to his cruelty; I am

also ill used the ship strikes; the behaviour of

Crampley and the seamen on the occasion; I get

on shore, challenge the captain to single combat,

am treacherously knocked down, wounded, and

robbed,..

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,.

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 ha-

tred against Sir Timothy; examine my lady's

library and performances; her extravagant be-

haviour,

XL. My mistress is surprised at my learning:

communicates her performances to me; I im-

part some of mine to her; am mortified at her

faint praise; Narcissa approves of my conduct;

I gain an involuntary conquest over the cook-

wench and dairy-maid; their mutual resent-

ment and insinuations; the jealousy of their

lovers,

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 sea-side; am surrounded by smug-

glers, and carried to Boulogne; find my uncle

Lieutenant Bowling in great distress, and relieve

him; our conversation,

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XLII. He takes his passage in a cutter for Deal;

we are accosted by a priest, who proves to be a

Scotchman; his profession of friendship; he is

affronted by the lieutenant, who afterwards ap-

peases him by submission; my uncle embarks;

am introduced by a priest to a capuchin, in

whose company I set out for Paris; the charac-

ter of my fellow-traveller; an adventure on the

road; I am shocked at his behaviour, ... 106

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 des-

perate; join a company of soldiers; enlist in the

regiment of Picardy; we are ordered into Ger-

many; I find the fatigues of the march almost

intolerable; quarrel with my comrade in a dis-

pute about politics; he challenges me to the

field, wounds, and disarms me,

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XLIV. In order to be revenged, 1 learn the

science of defence; we join the Mareschal Duc

de Noailles; are engaged with the allies at Det-

tingen, and put to flight; the behaviour of the

French soldiers on that occasion; I industrious-

ly 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 safe-

ly arrive,

111

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; be-

come acquainted with Medlar and Doctor Wag-
tail,

XLVI. Wagtail introduces me to a 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; the is-

sue of our debauch,

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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 Brag-

well, 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 expence; Banter comes to my lodging,

is very sarcastic at my expence, and borrows five

guineas from me, as a proof of his friendship, 125

XLVIII. We repair to the coffee-house, where

we cverhear 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,

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 immedi

ately 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 beha-

viour; I am discarded, and resent their disdain, 130

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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 on the heart

of Miss Gripewell, but am disappointed; grow

melancholy at my disappointment, and have re-

course to the bottle; receive a billet-doux; am

ravished with the contents; find myself involved

in an intrigue, which I imagined would make my

fortune; am confounded at my mistake, which

banishes all thoughts of matrimony,

LI. I cultivate an acquaintance with two noble-

men; am introduced to Earl Strutwell; his kind

promises and invitation; the behaviour of his

porter and lacquey; he receives me with an ap-

pearance of uncommon affection; undertakes

to speak in my behalf to the minister; informs

me of his success, and wishes me joy; intro-

duces 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 mor-

tification,

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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 ne-

cessity, who is almost distracted with the news;

but, nevertheless, obliged to pawn my best sword

for present subsistence; that small supply be-

ing exhausted, I am almost stupified with my

misfortunes; go to the gaming-table, by the ad-

vice of Banter, and come off with unexpected

success; Strap's ecstasy; Mrs Gawky waits up-

on 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,

LIII. I purchase new clothes; reprimand Strut-

well and Straddle; Banter proposes another ma-

trimonial scheme; I aecept of his terms; set out

for Bath in a 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, 143

LIV. Day breaking, I have the pleasure of view.

ing 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 repri

manded by a grave gentlewoman; we are alarm-

ed by the cry of highwaymen; I get out of the

coach, and stand on 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 solilo

quy; I upbraid her in the same manner; the

behaviour of Mrs Snapper at breakfast disobli-

ges me; the lawyer is witty upon the officer,

who threatens him,

LV. I resolve to ingratiate myself with the mo-

ther, and am favoured by accident; the precise

lady finds her husband, and quits the coach;

the captain is disappointed of his dinner; we ar

rive 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 as-

sembly, where I am blessed with the 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 oc-

146

LVI. I become acquainted with Narcissa's bro-

ther, who invites me to his house, where I am

introduced to that adorable creature; after din-

ner, the squire retires to take his nap; Free-

man, guessing the situation of my thoughts,

withdraws likewise on pretence of business; I

declare my passion to Narcissa; am well recei-

ved; charmed with her conversation; the squire

detains us to supper; I elude his design by a

stratagem, and get home sober,

LVII. Miss Williams informs me of Narcissa's

approbation of my flame; I appease the squire ;

write to my mistress; am blessed with an an-

swer; beg leave of her brother to dance with her

at a ball; obtain his consent and hers; enjoy

a private conversation with her; am perplex-

ed with reflections; have the honour of ap-

pearing her partner at a ball; we are compli

mented 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,

LVIII. Tortured with jealousy, I go home and

abuse Strap; receive a message from Narcissa,

in consequence of which I hasten to her apart-

ment, where her endearing assurances banish all

my doubts and apprehensions; in my retreat

discover somebody in the dark, whom, suspect-

ing 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 be-

come acquainted with Lord Quiverwit, who en-

deavours to sound me with regard to Narcissa;

the squire is introduced to his lordship, and

grows cold towards me; I learn from my confi-

dante, that this nobleman professes honourable

love to my mistress, who continues faithful to

me, notwithstanding the scandalous reports she

has heard to my prejudice; I am mortified with

an assurance that her whole fortune depends up.

on 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 in my be-

half,.

LIX. I receive an extraordinary message at the

door of the Long-room, which I 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 de-

sires to hear the story of my life; we vow eter-

nal constancy to one another; I retire; am wa-

ked by a messenger, who brings a challenge

from Quiverwit, whom I meet, engage, and

vanquish,

LX. I am visited by Freeman, with whom I ap-

pear in public, and am caressed; am sent for by

Lord Quiverwit, whose presence I quit in a pas-

sion; 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;

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set out for London; try my fortune at the ga-

ming-table without success; receive a letter

from Narcissa; bilk my tailor,.

LXI. I am arrested; carried to the Marshalsea;

find my old acquaintance Beau Jackson in that

jail; he informs me of his adventures; Strap ar-

rives, and with difficulty is comforted; Jackson

introduces me to a poet; I admire his conversa-

tion and capacity; am deeply affected with my

misfortunes; Strap hires himself as a journey-

man barber,

LXII. I read Melopoyn's tragedy, and conceive

a vast opinion of his genius; he recounts his ad-

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ventures,

LXIII. The continuation and conclusion of Mr

Melopoyn's story,

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

surgeon of the ship which he commands; he

makes me a considerable present; entertains

Strap as his steward; I take leave of my friends,

and go on board; the ship arrives in the Downs, 176

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 400 negroes, sail for Para-

guay, get safe into the River of Plate, and sell

our cargo to great advantage,

LXVI. I am invited to the villa of a Spanish Don,

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where we meet with an English gentleman, and

make a very interesting discovery; we leave

Buenos Ayres, and arrive at Jamaica, ... 182

LXVII. I visit my old friend Thomson; 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 Sage-

ly, who informs me of Narcissa's being in Lon-

don; in consequence of this intelligence I pro-

ceed to Canterbury; meet with my old friend

Morgan; arrive at London; visit Narcissa; in-

troduce my father to her; he is charmed with

her good sense and beauty; we come to a deter-

mination of demanding her brother's consent to

our marriage,

.... 186

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,

LXIX. My father intends to revisit the place of

his nativity; we promise to accompany him;

my uncle renews his will in my favour, deter

mining to go to sea again; we set out for Scot-

land; arrive at Edinburgh; purchase our pa

ternal 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 my female cousins; our reception at the

estate; Strap marries Miss Williams, and is set-

tled by my father to his own satisfaction; I am

more and more happy, . .

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PART I.

PAGE.

CHAP. I. An account of Mr Gamaliel Pickle,

The disposition of his sister described. He yields

to her solicitations, and retires to the country,. 197

II. He is made acquainted with the characters of

Commodore Trunnion and his adherents; meets

with them by accident, and contracts an inti-

macy with that commander,

III. Mrs Grizzle exerts herself in finding a proper

match for her brother; who is accordingly in-

troduced to the young lady, whom he marries

in due season,

IV. The behaviour of Mrs Grizzle at the wedding,

with an account of the guests,

V. Mrs Pickle assumes the reins of government

in her own family; her sister-in-law undertakes

an enterprize of great moment; but is for some

time diverted from her purpose by a very inte-

resting consideration,

VI. Mrs Grizzle is indefatigable in gratifying her

sister's longings. Peregrine is born, and ma-

naged contrary to the directions and remon-

strances of his aunt, who is disgusted upon that

account, and resumes the plan which she had

before rejected, .

VII. Divers stratagems are invented and put in

practice, in order to overcome the obstinacy of

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207

X. The Commodore being in some cases restive,

his lady has recourse to artifice in the establish-

ment of her throne.-She exhibits symptoms of

pregnancy, to the unspeakable joy of Trunnion,

who nevertheless is baulked in his expectation, 218

XI. Mrs Trunnion erects a tyranny in the Garri-

son, while her husband conceives an affection

for his nephew Perry, who manifests a peculi-

arity of disposition even in his tender years,

XII. Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school-be-

comes remarkable for his genius and ambition, 221

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 enterprizes

upon his aunt,

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XIV. He is also by their device engaged in an ad-

venture with the exciseman, who does not find

his account in his own drollery,

XV. The Commodore detects the machinations of

the conspirators, and hires a tutor for Pere-

grine, whom he settles at Winchester school,

XVI. Peregrine distinguishes himself among his

schoolfellows, exposes his tutor, and attracts

the particular notice of the master,

XVII. He is concerned in a dangerous adventure

with a certain gardener; sublimes his ideas,

commences gallant, and becomes acquainted

with Miss Emily Gauntlet,.

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,

XIX. His messenger meets with a misfortune,

to which he applies a very extraordinary expe-

dient that is attended with strange consequen-

ces,

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250

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,

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 en-
terprizing genius,

XXII. He is insulted by his tutor, whom he

lampoons; makes a considerable progress in po-

lite literature; and, in an excursion to Windsor,

meets with Emilia by accident, and is very cold-

ly received,

XXIII. After sundry unsuccessful efforts, he finds

means to come to an explanation with his mis-

tress; and a reconciliation ensues,

XXIV. He achieves an adventure at the Assem-

bly, and quarrels with his governor,

XXV. He receives a letter from his aunt, breaks

with the Commodore, and disobliges the Lieu-

tenant, who, nevertheless, undertakes his cause, 253

XXVI. He becomes melancholy and despondent;

is favoured with a condescending letter from his

uncle; reconciles himself to his governor, and

sets out with Emilia and her friend for Mrs

Gauntlet's house,

255

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,

XXVIII. Peregrine is overtaken by Mr Gauntlet,

with whom he fights a duel, and contracts an

intimate friendship. He arrives at the Garri-

son, and finds his mother as implacable as ever.

He is insulted by his brother Gam, whose pre-

ceptor he disciplines with a horse-whip,

XXIX. He projects a plan of revenge, which is

executed against the curate,

XXX. Mr Sackbut and his pupil conspire against

Peregrine, who, being apprised of their design

by his sister, takes measures for counterwork-

ing 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 inte-

rest,.

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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,

XXXII. The Commodore sends a challenge to

Gamaliel, and is imposed upon by a waggish

invention of the Lieutenant, Peregrine, and

Gauntlet,

XXXIII. Peregrine takes his 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 Do-

XXXIV. He adjusts the method of his corres-

pondence with Gauntlet; meets by accident with

an Italian charlatan and a certain apothecary,

who proves to be a noted character,

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 of the Custom-house,

XXXVI. He makes a fruitless attempt in gallan-

try; departs for Boulogne, where he spends the

evening with certain English exiles,

. 277

XXXVII. Proceeds for the capital. Takes up

his lodging at Bernay, where he is overtaken by

Mr Hornbeck, whose head he longs to fortify, 279

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,.

281

XXXIX. He is involved in an adventure at Pa-

ris, and taken prisoner by the City-guard. Be-

comes acquainted with a French nobleman,

who introduces him in the beau monde, . . . 282

XL. Acquires a distinct idea of the French govern-

ment; quarrels with a Mousquetaire, whom he

afterwards fights and vanquishes, after having

punished him for interfering in his amorous re-

creations,

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 hus-

band, but is restored by the interposition of the

British ambassador,

XLII. Peregrine resolves to return to England;

is diverted with the odd characters of two of his

countrymen, with whom he contracts an ac-

quaintance in the apartments of the Palais

Royal,

XLIII. He introduces his new friends to Mr Jol-

ter, with whom the doctor enters into a dispute

upon government, which had well nigh termi-

nated in open war, .

XLIV. The doctor prepares an entertainment in

the manner of the ancients, which is attended

with divers ridiculous circumstances,

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 Bastile, . 299

XLVI. By the fidelity of Pipes, Jolter is inform-

ed of his pupil's fate. Confers with the physi-

cian. Applies to the ambassador, who, with

great difficulty, obtains the release of the pri

soners, on certain conditions,

. 301

XLVII. Peregrine makes himself merry at the