6CHAPTER I.
945CHAPTER XXIV. Shows what befell a Trader and an Emigrant Band.
7CHAPTER II.
946CHAPTER XXV. Treats of Various Strange Incidents, some Interesting Matters, and a Rescue.
8CHAPTER III.
947CHAPTER XXVI. Relates Incidents of the War and a Great Deliverance.
9CHAPTER IV.
948CHAPTER XXVII. The Fate of the Paramount Chief of Kafirland.
10CHAPTER V.
949CHAPTER XXVIII. The Results of War.
11CHAPTER VI.
950CHAPTER XXIX. The Last.
12CHAPTER VII.
951CHAPTER I. Reveals the Explosive Nature of my Early Career.
13CHAPTER VIII.
952CHAPTER II. Is Still More Explosive than the First.
14CHAPTER IX.
953CHAPTER III. An Interview with Men in Power.
15CHAPTER X.
954CHAPTER IV. A Day with the Torpedoes.
16CHAPTER XI.
955CHAPTER V. Terrible Torpedo Tales, Followed By Overturned Plans.
17CHAPTER XII.
956CHAPTER VI. Turk and Bulgarian—A Wrestling Match and a Dispute.
18CHAPTER XIII.
957CHAPTER VII. The Black Clouds Gather.
19CHAPTER XIV.
958CHAPTER VIII. Treats of Torpedoes, Terrible Catastrophe, Unexpected Meetings, and Such Like.
20CHAPTER XV.
959CHAPTER IX. In which Lancey is Tried, Suspected, Blown Up, Captured, Half-Hanged, Delivered, and Astonished.
21CHAPTER XVI.
960CHAPTER X. Involves Lancey in Great Perplexities, which Culminate in a Vast Surprise.
22CHAPTER XVII.
961CHAPTER XI. Refers to two Important Letters, and a Secret Mission.
23CHAPTER XVIII.
962CHAPTER XII. My First Experience of Actual War, and my Thoughts Thereon.
24CHAPTER XIX.
963CHAPTER XIII. Shews what Sometimes Happens in the Track of Troops.
25CHAPTER XX.
964CHAPTER XIV. Tells More of what Occasionally Happens in the Track of Troops.
26CHAPTER XXI.
965CHAPTER XV. Simtova—New Views of War—Lancey Goes to the Front, and Sees Service, and Gets a Scare.
27CHAPTER XXII.
966CHAPTER XVI. Lancey gets Embroiled in Troubles, and Sees some Peculiar Service.
28CHAPTER XXIII.
967CHAPTER XVII. In which some Desperate Enterprises are Undertaken.
29CHAPTER XXIV.
968CHAPTER XVIII. Treats of one of our Great Ironclads.
30CHAPTER XXV.
969CHAPTER XIX. Describes a Stirring Fight.
31CHAPTER XXVI.
970CHAPTER XX. Treats of War and some of its “Glorious” Results.
32CHAPTER XXVII.
971CHAPTER XXI. More of the Results of War.
33CHAPTER XXVIII.
972CHAPTER XXII. The Fall of Plevna.
34CHAPTER XXIX.
973CHAPTER XXIII. Woe to the “Auburn Hair!” After the Battle—Prowling Villains Punished.
35CHAPTER XXX.
974CHAPTER XXIV. Farewell to Sanda Pasha—A Scuffle, and an Unexpected Meeting.
36CHAPTER XXXI.
975CHAPTER XXV. Describes a Wreck, and the Triumph of Love.
37CHAPTER XXXII.
976CHAPTER XXVI. Some More of War’s Consequences.
38CHAPTER XXXIII.
977CHAPTER I. Adrift on the Ocean.
39CHAPTER XXXIV.
978CHAPTER II. Island Life.
40CHAPTER XXXV.
979CHAPTER III. Communings of Man and Beast.
41PREFACE
980CHAPTER IV. Hopes and Fears and Stern Resolves Lead to Vigorous Action.
42CHAPTER I.
981CHAPTER V. Jarwin and Cuffy Fall into Bad Company.
43CHAPTER II.
982CHAPTER VI. Our Hero Becomes a Favourite, and Entertains Hopes of Escape.
44CHAPTER III.
983CHAPTER VII. Our Hero is Exposed to Stirring Influences and Trying Circumstances.
45CHAPTER IV.
984CHAPTER VIII. Despair is Followed by Surprises and Deliverance.
46CHAPTER V.
985CHAPTER IX. The Last.
47CHAPTER VI.
986CHAPTER I. Treats of our Hero and Others.
48CHAPTER VII.
987CHAPTER II. Tells of a Ghost and an Overwhelming Disaster.
49CHAPTER VIII.
988CHAPTER III. Adrift on the Great Ocean.
50CHAPTER IX.
989CHAPTER IV. The Coral Island—Proceedings Therein.
51CHAPTER X.
990CHAPTER V. Tells of Plottings and Trials at Home, with Doings and Dangers Abroad.
52CHAPTER XI.
991CHAPTER VI. Watty Wilkins is Tried, Comforted, Run Down, Rescued, and Restored.
53CHAPTER XII.
992CHAPTER VII. Failure.
54CHAPTER XIII.
993CHAPTER VIII. Success.
55CHAPTER XIV.
994CHAPTER IX. Treats of a Catastrophe and Ruin.
56CHAPTER XV.
995CHAPTER X. Change of Scene and Fortune.
57CHAPTER XVI.
996CHAPTER XI. Return of the Wanderer.
58CHAPTER XVII.
997CHAPTER XII. Conclusion of the Whole Matter.
59CHAPTER XVIII.
998PREFACE
60CHAPTER XIX.
999CHAPTER I. A Hero and His Worshipper.
61CHAPTER XX.
1000CHAPTER II. Tells of Woman’s Work and some of Woman’s Ways.
62CHAPTER XXI.
1001CHAPTER III. Brilliant Prospects.
63CHAPTER XXII.
1002CHAPTER IV. The Royal Mail Steamer.
64CHAPTER XXIII.
1003CHAPTER V. Wreck and Rescue.
65CHAPTER XXIV.
1004CHAPTER VI. Treats of Poverty, Pride, and Fidelity.
66CHAPTER XXV.
1005CHAPTER VII. Phil Begins Life, and Makes a Friend.
67CHAPTER XXVI.
1006CHAPTER VIII. Downward—Deeper and Deeper.
68CHAPTER XXVII.
1007CHAPTER IX. Mr Blurt and George Aspel in Peculiar Circumstances.
69CHAPTER XXVIII.
1008CHAPTER X. A Mystery Cleared Up.
70CHAPTER XXIX.
1009CHAPTER XI. The Letter-Carrier Goes His Rounds, Aids a Little Girl, and Overwhelms a Lady Statistically.
71CHAPTER XXX.
1010CHAPTER XII. In Which a Bosom Friend is Introduced, Rural Felicity is Enlarged on, and Deep Plans are Laid.
72CHAPTER XXXI.
1011CHAPTER XIII. Miss Lillycrop Gets a Series of Surprises.
73INTRODUCTION
1012CHAPTER XIV. Formation of the Pegaway Literary Association and Other Matters.
74CHAPTER I.
1013CHAPTER XV. George Aspel Receives Various Visitors at the Ornithological Shop, and is Called to Vigorous Action.
75CHAPTER II.
1014CHAPTER XVI. Begins with Juvenile Flirtation, and Ends with Canine Cremation.
76CHAPTER III.
1015CHAPTER XVII. Tottie and Mrs Bones in Difficulty.
77CHAPTER IV.
1016CHAPTER XVIII. Business Interfered with in a Remarkable Manner.
78CHAPTER V.
1017CHAPTER XIX. Deep-Laid Plans for Checkmating Mr Bones.
79CHAPTER VI.
1018CHAPTER XX. The Post of the Olden Time.
80CHAPTER VII.
1019CHAPTER XXI. Tells of a Series of Terrible Surprises.
81CHAPTER VIII.
1020CHAPTER XXII. Shows How One Thing Leads to Another, and so on.
82CHAPTER IX.
1021CHAPTER XXIII. The Turning-Point.
83CHAPTER X.
1022CHAPTER XXIV. Plans and Counter Plans.
84CHAPTER XI.
1023CHAPTER XXV. Light Shining in Dark Places.
85CHAPTER XII.
1024CHAPTER XXVI. Tells of a Sham Fight and a Real Battle.
86CHAPTER XIII.
1025CHAPTER XXVII. The Greatest Battle of All.
87CHAPTER XIV.
1026CHAPTER XXVIII. The Storming of Rocky Cottage and Other Matters.
88CHAPTER XV.
1027CHAPTER XXIX. Describes an Interview and a Rencontre.
89CHAPTER XVI.
1028CHAPTER XXX. The Last.
90CHAPTER XVII.
1029CHAPTER I. The Refuge of the Mutineers. The Mutiny.
91CHAPTER XVIII.
1030CHAPTER II. Records the Duties and Troubles of the Mutineers.
92CHAPTER XIX.
1031CHAPTER III. The Lonely Island Sighted.
93CHAPTER XX.
1032CHAPTER IV. The Island Explored.
94CHAPTER XXI.
1033CHAPTER V. The Landing of the Livestock in Bounty Bay.
95CHAPTER XXII.
1034CHAPTER VI. Settling down and Exploration.
96CHAPTER XXIII.
1035CHAPTER VII. Roasting, Foraging, and Fabricating.
97CHAPTER XXIV.
1036CHAPTER VIII. Division of the Island—Moralisings, Misgivings, and a Great Event.
98CHAPTER XXV.
1037CHAPTER IX. Sally’s Chief Joys—Dark Clouds Overspread the Pitcairn Sky, and Darker Deeds are done.
99CHAPTER XXVI.
1038CHAPTER X. Dangers, Joys, Trials, and Multiplication.
100CHAPTER XXVII.
1039CHAPTER XI. Sporting, Schooling and Moralising.
101CHAPTER XXVIII.
1040CHAPTER XII. Converse in the Cave—Cruelty, Punishment, and Revelry.
102CHAPTER XXIX.
1041CHAPTER XIII. Tyrants and Plotters.
103CHAPTER XXX.
1042CHAPTER XIV. The Influence of Infancy, also of Villainy.
104CHAPTER XXXI.
1043CHAPTER XV. Murder!
105CHAPTER XXXII.
1044CHAPTER XVI. Matt Quintal makes a Tremendous Discovery.
106CHAPTER XXXIII.
1045CHAPTER XVII. The Clouds grow Thicker and Blacker.
107CHAPTER XXXIV.
1046CHAPTER XVIII. Aquatic Amusements.
108CHAPTER XXXV.
1047CHAPTER XIX. The Darkest Hour.
109CHAPTER XXXVI.
1048CHAPTER XX. The Dawn of a Better Day.
110CHAPTER I.
1049CHAPTER XXI. The Last Man.
111CHAPTER II.
1050CHAPTER XXII. John Adams longs for a Chum and becomes a Story-Teller.
112CHAPTER III.
1051CHAPTER XXIII. The Pitcairners have a Night of it.
113CHAPTER IV.
1052CHAPTER XXIV. Refers to Things Spiritual and Physical.
114CHAPTER V.
1053CHAPTER XXV. Tells of an Important Matter.
115CHAPTER VI.
1054CHAPTER XXVI. Treats of a Birth and of Devastation.
116CHAPTER VII.
1055CHAPTER XXVII. A Picnic and a Surprise.
117CHAPTER VIII.
1056CHAPTER XXVIII. The First Ship, and News of Home.
118CHAPTER IX.
1057CHAPTER XXIX. Jack Brace stirs up the War Spirit of Adams.
119CHAPTER X.
1058CHAPTER XXX. Adams and the Girls.
120CHAPTER XI.
1059CHAPTER XXXI. Treats of Interesting Matters.
121CHAPTER XII.
1060CHAPTER XXXII. Another Visit from the Great World.
122CHAPTER XIII.
1061CHAPTER XXXIII. New Arrivals and Strange Adventures.
123CHAPTER XIV.
1062CHAPTER XXXIV. Farewell!
124CHAPTER XV.
1063CHAPTER I. Opens the Ball.
125CHAPTER XVI.
1064CHAPTER II. Conflicting Elements and a Catastrophe.
126CHAPTER XVII.
1065CHAPTER III. The Pursuit begins.
127CHAPTER XVIII.
1066CHAPTER IV. A Discovery—The Chase Continued on Foot.
128CHAPTER XIX.
1067CHAPTER V. Tony becomes a Redskin, and the Pursuers change their Game.
129CHAPTER XX.
1068CHAPTER VI. Describes a Great Hunt.
130CHAPTER XXI.
1069CHAPTER VII. Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo-Hunter’s Life.
131CHAPTER XXII.
1070CHAPTER VIII. The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination.
132CHAPTER XXIII.
1071CHAPTER IX. Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Misimproved.
133CHAPTER XXIV.
1072CHAPTER X. Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters.
134CHAPTER XXV.
1073CHAPTER XI. To the Rescue.
135CHAPTER XXVI.
1074CHAPTER XII. Victory!
136CHAPTER XXVII.
1075CHAPTER XIII. A Cunning Device ends in Failure Followed by Destruction.
137CHAPTER XXVIII.
1076CHAPTER XIV. The Flood begins to do its Work.
138CHAPTER I.
1077CHAPTER XV. The Flood continues to do its Work.
139CHAPTER II.
1078CHAPTER XVI. Winklemann and Old Liz get into Trouble.
140CHAPTER III.
1079CHAPTER XVII. The Waves still rise, and Miss Trim comes to Grief.
141CHAPTER IV.
1080CHAPTER XVIII. Old Ravenshaw goes Exploring and Rescuing.
142CHAPTER V.
1081CHAPTER XIX. The Red Man receives a Visitor, cogitates deeply, and acts with Decision.
143CHAPTER VI.
1082CHAPTER XX. A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting.
144CHAPTER VII.
1083CHAPTER XXI. Return of the Lost One.
145CHAPTER VIII.
1084CHAPTER XXII. The “Impossible” Accomplished.
146CHAPTER IX.
1085CHAPTER XXIII. Found and Saved.
147CHAPTER X.
1086CHAPTER XXIV. A Surprising Discovery—And More.
148CHAPTER XI.
1087CHAPTER XXV. Brings Things to a Point.
149CHAPTER XII.
1088CHAPTER XXVI. The Last.
150CHAPTER XIII.
1089CHAPTER I. Explains Itself.
151CHAPTER XIV.
1090CHAPTER II. Introduces a Young Hero.
152CHAPTER XV.
1091CHAPTER III. Treats of an Old Heroine.
153CHAPTER XVI.
1092CHAPTER IV. In Which Dumps Finds Another Old Friend.
154CHAPTER XVII.
1093CHAPTER V. Conspiracy and Villainy, Innocence and Tragedy.
155CHAPTER XVIII.
1094CHAPTER VI. Relates a Stirring Innocent.
156CHAPTER XIX.
1095CHAPTER VII. My Circumstances begin to Brighten.
157CHAPTER XX.
1096CHAPTER VIII. Little Slidder Resists Temptation Successfully, and I Become Enslaved.
158CHAPTER XXI.
1097CHAPTER IX. On the Scent, but Puzzled.
159CHAPTER XXII.
1098CHAPTER X. A Disappointment, an Accident, and a Perplexing Return.
160CHAPTER XXIII.
1099CHAPTER XI. Relates Generally to the Doings and Sayings of Robin Slidder.
161CHAPTER XXIV.
1100CHAPTER XII. Begins with Love, Hope, and Joy, and ends Peculiarly.
162CHAPTER XXV.
1101CHAPTER XIII. A Wonderful Discovery.
163CHAPTER XXVI.
1102CHAPTER XIV. The Last.
164CHAPTER XXVII.
1103CHAPTER I. Introduces our Hero and his Kindred.
165PREFACE
1104CHAPTER II. Unexpected Meetings, Alarms, and Confidences.
166CHAPTER I.
1105CHAPTER III. Shows how the Eskimos were Entertained by the White Men.
167CHAPTER II.
1106CHAPTER IV. A Catastrophe and a Bold Decision.
168CHAPTER III.
1107CHAPTER V. Left to their Fate.
169CHAPTER IV.
1108CHAPTER VI. Future Plans Discussed and Decided.
170CHAPTER V.
1109CHAPTER VII. Difficulties Encountered and Faced.
171CHAPTER VI.
1110CHAPTER VIII. Difficulties and Dangers increase, and the Captain expounds his Views.
172CHAPTER VII.
1111CHAPTER IX. The Captain makes a Stupendous Effort. Disappointments and Discoveries.
173CHAPTER VIII.
1112CHAPTER X. A Sketcher in Imminent Danger. Difficulties increase, and are overcome as usual.
174CHAPTER IX.
1113CHAPTER XI. Another Island discovered—The Englishmen and Eskimos alike are Astonished in more Ways than one.
175CHAPTER X.
1114CHAPTER XII. The Open Polar Basin at last! Alf washes himself in it.
176CHAPTER XI.
1115CHAPTER XIII. A Gale and a Narrow Escape.
177CHAPTER XII.
1116CHAPTER XIV. Records a Wonderful Apparition but a Furious Night.
178CHAPTER XIII.
1117CHAPTER XV. Discourses of Deep Things.
179CHAPTER XIV.
1118CHAPTER XVI. Arrival in Poloeland.
180CHAPTER XV.
1119CHAPTER XVII. The Effect of Persuasion on Diverse Characters.
181CHAPTER XVI.
1120CHAPTER XVIII. The Captain electrifies as well as surprises his New Friends.
182CHAPTER XVII.
1121CHAPTER XIX. A Shooting Trip to Paradise Isle, and further Display of the Captain’s Contrivances.
183CHAPTER XVIII.
1122CHAPTER XX. Benjy’s Enjoyments Interrupted, and Poloeland Overwhelmed with a Catastrophe.
184CHAPTER XIX.
1123CHAPTER XXI. Fate of the Lost Ones.
185CHAPTER XX.
1124CHAPTER XXII. A Fight in Defence of Woman, And Rifle-Shooting Extraordinary.
186CHAPTER XXI.
1125CHAPTER XXIII. Leo visits Flatland and sees as well as hears much to interest him there.
187CHAPTER XXII.
1126CHAPTER XXIV. A Glorious Region Contemplated, and a Glorious Chase Planned.
188CHAPTER XXIII.
1127CHAPTER XXV. In which a Great Hunt is Described, a War Expedition Frustrated, and a Hero Ennobled.
189CHAPTER XXIV.
1128CHAPTER XXVI. Tells of a Warlike Expedition and its Happy Termination.
190CHAPTER XXV.
1129CHAPTER XXVII. The Great Discovery.
191CHAPTER XXVI.
1130CHAPTER XXVIII. Tells, among other Things, of a Notable Discovery.
192CHAPTER I. In which the hunters are introduced.
1131CHAPTER XXIX. A Runaway Journey and a Tremendous Experiment.
193CHAPTER II. Life in the wild woods.
1132CHAPTER XXX. Leo in Danger next! A Novel Mode of Rescue.
194CHAPTER III. Wherein I mount guard, and how I did it, etcetera.
1133CHAPTER XXXI. The Last.
195CHAPTER IV. Wherein will be found much that is philosophical.
1134CHAPTER I.
196CHAPTER V. Preparations for a grand hunt.
1135CHAPTER II.
197CHAPTER VI. Dreaming and feeding and bloody work enlarged upon.
1136CHAPTER III.
198CHAPTER VII. We Circumvent the Natives.
1137CHAPTER IV.
199CHAPTER VIII. Peterkin distinguishes himself, and Okandaga is disposed of, etcetera.
1138CHAPTER V.
200CHAPTER IX. I discover a curious insect, and Peterkin takes a strange flight.
1139CHAPTER VI.
201CHAPTER X. Water Appreciated—Destructive Files, Etcetera.
1140CHAPTER VII.
202CHAPTER XI. How We Met With Our First Gorilla, And How We Served Him.
1141CHAPTER VIII.
203CHAPTER XII. Peterkin’s Schoolday Reminiscences.
1142CHAPTER IX.
204CHAPTER XIII. We get into “The Thick of it”—Great Success.
1143CHAPTER X.
205CHAPTER XIV. Our Plans are Suddenly Altered—Wicked Designs Discovered.
1144CHAPTER XI.
206CHAPTER XV. An unexpected meeting—We fly, and I make a narrow escape from an appalling fate.
1145CHAPTER XII.
207CHAPTER XVI. An unfortunate delay, and a terrible visitor.
1146CHAPTER XIII.
208CHAPTER XVII. We visit a natural menagerie, see wonderful sights, and meet with strange adventures.
1147CHAPTER XIV.
209CHAPTER XVIII. Strange and terrible discoveries—Jack is made commander-in-chief of an army.
1148CHAPTER XV.
210CHAPTER XIX. Preparations for War, and Peculiar Drill.
1149CHAPTER XVI.
211CHAPTER XX. A Warlike Expedition and a Victory.
1150CHAPTER I. In which the Hero makes his First Flash and Explosion.
212CHAPTER XXI. Arrangements for pursuing the enemy, and sudden change of plans.
1151CHAPTER II. Refers to a Notable Character.
213CHAPTER XXII. We Meet with a Ludicrously Awful Adventure.
1152CHAPTER III. Early Aspirations.
214CHAPTER XXIII. We see strange things, and give our negro friends the slip.
1153CHAPTER IV. Extraordinary Result of an Attempt at Amateur Cable-Laying.
215CHAPTER XXIV. A Long Chase, and a Happy Termination Thereof.
1154CHAPTER V. Prospects of Real Cable-Laying—Robin meets with his First Electrical Acquaintances.
216CHAPTER XXV. I Have a Desperate Encounter and a Narrow Escape.
1155CHAPTER VI. Tells of our Hero’s Visit to the Great Cable.
217CHAPTER I.
1156CHAPTER VII. The Big Ship—First Night Aboard.
218CHAPTER II.
1157CHAPTER VIII. Laying The Cable—“Faults” and Fault-Finding—Anxieties, Accidents, and other Matters.
219CHAPTER III.
1158CHAPTER IX. In which Joys, Hopes, Alarms, Ghosts, and Leviathans Take Part.
220CHAPTER IV.
1159CHAPTER X. Tells of Great Efforts and Failures and Grand Success.
221CHAPTER V.
1160CHAPTER XI. Home!
222CHAPTER VI.
1161CHAPTER XII. A Great Dynamo-Electric Sea-Fight.
223CHAPTER VII.
1162CHAPTER XIII. Tells of a Sudden and Unlooked-for Event.
224CHAPTER VIII.
1163CHAPTER XIV. The Raft.
225CHAPTER IX.
1164CHAPTER XV. Life on the Raft.
226CHAPTER X.
1165CHAPTER XVI. In which will be found more Surprises than one.
227CHAPTER XI.
1166CHAPTER XVII. Strange Discoveries on Pirate Island.
228CHAPTER XII.
1167CHAPTER XVIII. The Pirate’s Island—Continued.
229CHAPTER XIII.
1168CHAPTER XIX. An Exploration and an Accident.
230CHAPTER XIV.
1169CHAPTER XX. Various Subjects treated of, and a Great Fight detailed.
231CHAPTER XV.
1170CHAPTER XXI. Departure from Pirate Island and Hopeful News at Sarawak.
232CHAPTER XVI.
1171CHAPTER XXII. Bombay—Where Stumps comes to Grief.
233CHAPTER XVII.
1172CHAPTER XXIII. Stumps in Despair—And Bombay in Raptures.
234CHAPTER XVIII.
1173CHAPTER XXIV. Shows the Dreadful Depravity of Man, and the Amazing Effects of Electrical Treatment on Man and Beast.
235CHAPTER XIX.
1174CHAPTER XXV. A Great Field-day, in which Slagg distinguishes himself.
236CHAPTER XX.
1175CHAPTER XXVI. Begins with a Disappointment, continues with a Great Reception, and ends with a Series of Surprises.
237CHAPTER XXI.
1176CHAPTER XXVII. Describes Several Important Events.
238CHAPTER XXII.
1177CHAPTER XXVIII. The Cable Laid.
239CHAPTER XXIII.
1178CHAPTER XXIX. Uncle Rik’s Adventures.
240CHAPTER XXIV.
1179CHAPTER XXX. The Wright Family reunited, and Sam becomes highly Electrical.
241CHAPTER XXV.
1180CHAPTER XXXI. Describes a Happy Home and a Happier Meeting.
242CHAPTER XXVI.
1181CHAPTER XXXII. In which the Story finds a “Fault,” and the Electrical Current ends.
243CHAPTER XXVII.
1182The Thorogood Family
244CHAPTER XXVIII.
1183CHAPTER I.
245CHAPTER XXIX.
1184CHAPTER II.
246CHAPTER I.
1185CHAPTER III.
247CHAPTER II.
1186CHAPTER IV.
248CHAPTER III.
1187CHAPTER V.
249CHAPTER IV.
1188CHAPTER VI.
250CHAPTER V.
1189CHAPTER VII.
251CHAPTER VI.
1190CHAPTER I. Introduces Deep-Sea Fishermen And their Families.
252CHAPTER VII.
1191CHAPTER II. A Contrast to Chapter I.
253CHAPTER VIII.
1192CHAPTER III. Introduces Consternation to A Delicate Household.
254CHAPTER IX.
1193CHAPTER IV. Billy Bright the Fisher-Boy visits London—has a Fight—enlarges his Mind, and undertakes Business.
255CHAPTER X.
1194CHAPTER V. How Billy Conducts the Business—How Captain Bream Overcomes the Sisters, and how Jessie Seaward Sees Mystery in Everything.
256CHAPTER XI.
1195CHAPTER VI. The Curse of the North Sea; and the Trawls at Work.
257CHAPTER XII.
1196CHAPTER VII. A Haul and its Consequences—Mysterious News from the Land.
258CHAPTER XIII.
1197CHAPTER VIII. Dangers, Difficulties, and Excitements of the Traffic; Loading the Steamer.
259CHAPTER XIV.
1198CHAPTER IX. Another Drag-Net hauled—The Mission Smack.
260CHAPTER XV.
1199CHAPTER X. A Strong Contrast—A Victim of the Coper.
261CHAPTER XVI.
1200CHAPTER XI. Ruth and Captain Bream take to Scheming.
262CHAPTER XVII.
1201CHAPTER XII. Captain Bream develops a Capacity for Scheming.
263CHAPTER XVIII.
1202CHAPTER XIII. Run down in a Fog—Captain Bream acts surprisingly.
264CHAPTER XIX.
1203CHAPTER XIV. Ruth’s Hopes as to her Plot brighten a little.
265CHAPTER XX.
1204CHAPTER XV. A Cloud comes over Ruth’s Hopes, and dims their Brightness.
266CHAPTER XXI.
1205CHAPTER XVI. Temptation on the Deep.
267CHAPTER XXII.
1206CHAPTER XVII. Converse in the Cabin—The Tempter again—An Accident.
268CHAPTER XXIII.
1207CHAPTER XVIII. A Day of Calm followed by a Night of Storm.
269CHAPTER XXIV.
1208CHAPTER XIX. Ruth finds that everything seems to go against her.
270CHAPTER XXV.
1209CHAPTER XX. Details Two Robberies and an Awful Situation.
271CHAPTER XXVI.
1210CHAPTER XXI. A Hopeful Club Discovered.
272CHAPTER XXVII.
1211CHAPTER XXII. In the Mission Boat on the Thames—The Damping of the Body cannot damp the Ardent Spirit.
273CHAPTER XXVIII.
1212CHAPTER XXIII. How Captain Bream fared in his Search, and what came of it.
274CHAPTER I. The Hunter.
1213CHAPTER XXIV. The Wreck of the Evening Star.
275CHAPTER II. The Three Friends.
1214CHAPTER XXV. Billy and his Father Return Home.
276CHAPTER III. The Encampment.
1215CHAPTER XXVI. The House of Mourning.
277CHAPTER IV. Mosquitoes—Camp-Fire Talk.
1216CHAPTER XXVII. The Captain’s Appetite Restored, and Ruth in a New Light.
278CHAPTER V. Journeying in the Wilderness.
1217CHAPTER XXVIII. Out with the Short Blue again.
279CHAPTER VI. The Outpost.
1218CHAPTER XXIX. Another Fight and—Victory!
280CHAPTER VII. A Savage Family, and a Fight with a Bear.
1219CHAPTER XXX. The Climax Reached at last.
281CHAPTER VIII. Running the Falls—Wild Scenes and Men.
1220CHAPTER XXXI. The Last.
282CHAPTER IX. The Fort, and an Unexpected Meeting.
1221CHAPTER I. An Accident and some of its Curious Results.
283CHAPTER X. Buffalo-Hunting on the Prairies.
1222CHAPTER II. The Irresistible Power of Love.
284CHAPTER XI. Winter—Sleeping in the Snow—A Night Alarm.
1223CHAPTER III. Poverty Manages to Board out her Infant for Nothing.
285CHAPTER XII. The Wedding, an Arrival, a Feast, and a Ball.
1224CHAPTER IV. Samuel Twitter astonishes Mrs Twitter and her Friends.
286CHAPTER XIII. The Conclusion.
1225CHAPTER V. Treats still further of Riches, Poverty, Babies, and Police.
287CHAPTER I. In Trouble, to begin with.
1226CHAPTER VI. Wealth pays a Visit to Poverty.
288CHAPTER II. At Sea.
1227CHAPTER VII. Bicycling and its Occasional Results.
289CHAPTER III. Our First Battle.
1228CHAPTER VIII. A Great and Memorable Day.
290CHAPTER IV. “Cutting-in the Blubber” and “Trying out the Oil.”
1229CHAPTER IX. How the Poor are Succoured.
291CHAPTER V. A Storm, a Man Overboard, and a Rescue.
1230CHAPTER X. Balls, Bobby, Sir Richard, and Giles appear on the Stage.
292CHAPTER VI. The Whale—Fighting Bulls, Etcetera.
1231CHAPTER XI. Sir Richard and Mr Brisbane discuss, and Di listens.
293CHAPTER VII. Tom’s Wisdom—Another Great Battle.
1232CHAPTER XII. Sammy Twitter’s Fall.
294CHAPTER VIII. Death on the Sea.
1233CHAPTER XIII. Tells of some Curious and Vigorous Peculiarities of the Lower Orders.
295CHAPTER IX. News from Home—A Gam.
1234CHAPTER XIV. Number 666 Off Duty.
296CHAPTER X. Return Home.
1235CHAPTER XV. Mrs Frog sinks Deeper and Deeper.
297CHAPTER I.
1236CHAPTER XVI. Sir Richard visits the Beehive, and sees many Surprising Things.
298CHAPTER II.
1237CHAPTER XVII. Things become too hot for the Twitter Family.
299CHAPTER III.
1238CHAPTER XVIII. The Ocean and the New World.
300CHAPTER IV.
1239CHAPTER XIX. At Home in Canada.
301CHAPTER V.
1240CHAPTER XX. Occupations at Brankly Farm.
302CHAPTER VI.
1241CHAPTER XXI. Treats of Altered Circumstances and Blue-Ribbonism.
303CHAPTER VII.
1242CHAPTER XXII. Ned Frog’s Experiences and Sammy Twitter’s Woes.
304CHAPTER VIII.
1243CHAPTER XXIII. Hopes revive.
305CHAPTER IX.
1244CHAPTER XXIV. The Returning Prodigal.
306CHAPTER X.
1245CHAPTER XXV. Canada again—and Surprising News.
307CHAPTER XI.
1246CHAPTER XXVI. Happy Meetings.
308CHAPTER XII.
1247CHAPTER XXVII. A Strange Visit and its Results.
309CHAPTER XIII.
1248CHAPTER XXVIII. The Great Change.
310CHAPTER XIV.
1249CHAPTER XXIX. Home Again.
311CHAPTER XV.
1250CHAPTER XXX. The New Home.
312CHAPTER XVI.
1251CHAPTER I.
313CHAPTER XVII.
1252CHAPTER II.
314CHAPTER XVIII.
1253CHAPTER III.
315CHAPTER XIX.
1254CHAPTER IV.
316CHAPTER XX.
1255CHAPTER V.
317CHAPTER XXI.
1256CHAPTER VI.
318CHAPTER XXII.
1257CHAPTER VII.
319CHAPTER XXIII.
1258CHAPTER VIII.
320CHAPTER XXIV.
1259CHAPTER IX.
321CHAPTER I.
1260CHAPTER X.
322CHAPTER II. At Sea—The First Storm.
1261CHAPTER XI.
323CHAPTER III. In the Ice—Dangers of Arctic Voyaging.
1262CHAPTER XII.
324CHAPTER IV. Difficulties, Troubles, And Dangers.
1263CHAPTER XIII.
325CHAPTER V. A Gale—Narrow Escapes—Signs Of Winter—Set Fast.
1264CHAPTER XIV.
326CHAPTER VI. Preparations for Wintering—Remarkable Adventures with a Bear.
1265CHAPTER XV.
327CHAPTER VII. A Great Battle with the Walrus.
1266CHAPTER XVI.
328CHAPTER VIII. The Cause of Ice-Bergs—Fox-Chase—A Bear.
1267CHAPTER XVII.
329CHAPTER IX. A Visit to the Eskimos—Wonderful Doings—A Mystery.
1268CHAPTER XVIII.
330CHAPTER X. The Tale of a Kite—A Great Bear-Fight.
1269CHAPTER XIX.
331CHAPTER XI. Christmas Time—Death—Return of Light and Hope—Disasters and Final Deliverance.
1270CHAPTER XX.
332CHAPTER I: The Schooner
1271CHAPTER XXI.
333CHAPTER II: Bumpus Is Fiery and Philosophical—Murderous Designs Frustrated
1272CHAPTER I. The Open Boat.
334CHAPTER III: A Bough Walk Enlivened by Rambling Talk—Bumpus Is "Agreeable."
1273CHAPTER II. Wrecked on a Reef.
335CHAPTER IV: The Missionary—Suspicions, Surprises, and Surmises
1274CHAPTER III. Explorations and Discoveries.
336CHAPTER V: The Pastor's Household—Preparations for War
1275CHAPTER IV. Difficulties met and overcome.
337CHAPTER VI: Suspicions Allayed and Reawakened
1276CHAPTER V. Stirring Events and Changes.
338CHAPTER VII: Master Corrie Caught Napping—Snakes in the Grass
1277CHAPTER VI. Shipwrecked Emigrants and Horrified Conspirators.
339CHAPTER VIII: A Surprise—A Battle and a Fire
1278CHAPTER VII. Treats of Big Island—A Great Fight and a Royal Family.
340CHAPTER IX: Baffled and Perplexed—Plans for a Rescue
1279CHAPTER VIII. The Coronation—Crown-Making Deliberations, Ceremonials, and Catastrophes.
341CHAPTER X: The Pursuit—Poopy, Led on by Love and Hate, Rushes to the Rescue
1280CHAPTER IX. Shows how they were tormented by an Old Familiar Fiend; How they killed him, and what befell the Queen and Otto while in the Pursuit of Legitimate Pleasure.
342CHAPTER XI: A Ghost—A Terrible Combat Ending in a Dreadful Plunge
1281CHAPTER X. Describes a Rescue, a Conspiracy, and a Trial.
343CHAPTER XII: Dangerous Navigation and Doubtful Pilotage—Montague Is Hot, Gascoyne Sarcastic
1282CHAPTER XI. Shows how the Queen Conducted herself in Trying Circumstances, and was Finally Dethroned.
344CHAPTER XIII: Doings on Board the "Foam."
1283CHAPTER XII. Last Chapter.
345CHAPTER XIV: Greater Mysteries Than Ever—A Bold Move and a Narrow Escape
1284CHAPTER I. At the Foot of the Mountain Range.
346CHAPTER XV: Remarkable Doings of Poopy—Extraordinary Case of Resuscitation
1285CHAPTER II. Compact with the New Friend and Discovery of an Old One.
347CHAPTER XVI: A Wild Chase—Hope, Disappointment, and Despair—The Sandal-Wood Trader Outwits the Man-Of-War
1286CHAPTER III. Lingual Difficulties Accompanied by Physical Dangers and followed by the Advent of Banditti.
348CHAPTER XVII: The Escape
1287CHAPTER IV. In which Quashy is Communicative and an Enemy is Turned into a Friend.
349CHAPTER XVIII: The Goat's Pass—An Attack, a Bloodless Victory, and a Sermon
1288CHAPTER V. Lawrence and Quashy become “Flosuffical,” and they camp out beside the “Giant’s Castle.”
350CHAPTER XIX: Sorrow and Sympathy—The Widow Becomes a Pleader and Her Son Engages in a Single Combat
1289CHAPTER VI. A Storm in the Mountains—Refuge found—Converse round the Fire.
351CHAPTER XX: Mysterious Consultations and Plans—Gascoyne Astonishes His Friends, and Makes an Unexpected Confession
1290CHAPTER VII. Things begin to look Brighter—The Guide’s Story.
352CHAPTER XXI: A Terrible Doom for an Innocent Man
1291CHAPTER VIII. A New Acquaintance and a Change of Scene.
353CHAPTER XXII: The Rendezvous—An Episode—Peculiar Circumstances—Other Matters
1292CHAPTER IX. Tells of a Tremendous Catastrophe.
354CHAPTER XXIII: Plans Partially Carried Out—The Cutter's Fate—And a Serious Misfortune
1293CHAPTER X. Recounts some Terrible and some Vigorous Deeds.
355CHAPTER XXIV: An Unexpected Meeting—Doings on the Isle of Palms—Gascoyne's Despair
1294CHAPTER XI. Outwitted by a Bandit.
356CHAPTER XXV: Surly Dick the Rescue
1295CHAPTER XII. Thick Woods, Heat, Change of Scene, and Savages.
357CHAPTER XXVI: The Capture and the Fire
1296CHAPTER XIII. Deals with Spotted Tiger’s Home, and a Hunting Expedition.
358CHAPTER XXVII: Pleading for Life
1297CHAPTER XIV. The Hunt continued; one of the Hunters almost concluded. Explorations indulged in, and a Capture effected.
359CHAPTER XXVIII: A Peculiar Confidant—More Difficulties, and Various Plans to Overcome Them
1298CHAPTER XV. An Unexpected Attack and an Unlooked-for Arrival.
360CHAPTER XXIX: Bumpus Is Perplexed—Mysterious Communings, and a Curious Leave-Taking
1299CHAPTER XVI. Tells of Absurd, as well as Evil, Doings, and winds up with a Horrid Surprise.
361CHAPTER XXX: More Leaving—Deep Designs—Bumpus in a New Capacity
1300CHAPTER XVII. In which Ingenuity, Comicality, Ferocity, Eccentricity, Fecundity, and some other “Ities” in Man and Beast are mentioned.
362CHAPTER XXXI: The Ambush—The Escape—Retributive Justice—And Conclusion
1301CHAPTER XVIII. Pedro becomes communicative; Manuela vocal; Lawrence preposterous; Quashy and Tiger violent—The Whole ending in a Grand Catastrophe.
363CHAPTER I.
1302CHAPTER XIX. In which, among other things, Lawrence refuses an Invitation, and bids a Final Farewell to Manuela.
364CHAPTER II.
1303CHAPTER XX. Is cumulatively Astonishing.
365CHAPTER III.
1304CHAPTER XXI. Hopes, Fears, Perplexities, Joys, and Explanations.
366CHAPTER IV.
1305CHAPTER XXII. Colonel Marchbanks proves to be not so Good a General as he gets Credit for, and Lawrence stands self-convicted.
367CHAPTER V.
1306CHAPTER XXIII. Treats of Savages, Captives, Chases, Accidents, Incidents, and Perplexities.
368CHAPTER VI.
1307CHAPTER XXIV. Lawrence and his Man fall in with Strangers, hear Good News, and experience Rough Usage.
369CHAPTER VII.
1308CHAPTER XXV. Begins with Gaucho Homes and Domestic Concerns; continues with two Fights, and ends with a Friend and a “Puzzler.”
370CHAPTER VIII.
1309CHAPTER XXVI. In which Old Friends and Enemies turn up in quite a Surprising Manner, and Quashy’s Joy overflows.
371CHAPTER IX.
1310CHAPTER XXVII. Describes several Interesting and somewhat Violent Proceedings.
372CHAPTER X.
1311CHAPTER XXVIII. Treats of a Gaucho Youth.
373CHAPTER XI.
1312CHAPTER XXIX. Describes several Mysterious Meetings and Conversations.
374CHAPTER XII.
1313CHAPTER XXX. The Last.
375CHAPTER XIII.
1314CHAPTER I. The Alarm.
376CHAPTER XIV.
1315CHAPTER II. The Surprise and Combat.
377CHAPTER XV.
1316CHAPTER III. The Massacre and the Chase.
378CHAPTER XVI.
1317CHAPTER IV. Circumventing the Blackfeet.
379CHAPTER XVII.
1318CHAPTER V. The Mountain Fortress.
380CHAPTER XVIII.
1319CHAPTER VI. A Strange Visitor.
381CHAPTER XIX.
1320CHAPTER VII. Big Tim’s Method with Savages.
382CHAPTER XX.
1321CHAPTER VIII. Netting a Grizzly Bear.
383CHAPTER XXI.
1322CHAPTER IX. A Daring Exploit.
384CHAPTER XXII.
1323CHAPTER X. Snakes in the Grass.
385CHAPTER XXIII.
1324CHAPTER XI. The Snakes make a Dart and Secure their Victims.
386CHAPTER XXIV.
1325CHAPTER XII. The Pursuit, Failure, Despair.
387CHAPTER XXV.
1326CHAPTER XIII. The Powerful Influence of Bad Weapons and of Love.
388CHAPTER I. Preparations for the Chase.
1327CHAPTER XIV. In which Plans, Prospects, Love, Dangers, and Perplexities are dealt with.
389CHAPTER II. The Storm and the First Adventure.
1328CHAPTER XV. Plot and Counterplot.
390CHAPTER III. Bergen—Talking, Supping, and Sleeping Under Difficulties.
1329CHAPTER XVI. The Last.
391CHAPTER IV. A Ghost and a Custom—A Fish-Market and a Norse Lover.
1330CHAPTER I. The Fleet.
392CHAPTER V. Cariole Travelling—Miserable Lodging and Poor Fare—Native Peculiarities—A Night Battle.
1331CHAPTER II. Accidents Afloat and Incidents Ashore.
393CHAPTER VI. Deceptive Appearances—Perpetual Day—Perplexities about Bed-Time—Confusion of Mind.
1332CHAPTER III. The Skipper Ashore.
394CHAPTER VII. A Sunday on Shore.
1333CHAPTER IV. Hardships on the Sea.
395CHAPTER VIII. Visit to a Strange People—The Midnight Sun.
1334CHAPTER V. The Tempter’s Victory.
396CHAPTER IX. Miscellaneous Adventures—The Value of Language—Salmon-Fishing.
1335CHAPTER VI. The Power of Sympathy.
397CHAPTER X. Conclusion.
1336CHAPTER VII. A Rescue.
398STORY 1
1337CHAPTER VIII. Tells of more than one Surprise.
399CHAPTER 2. Mr Sudberry at Home.
1338CHAPTER IX. Beginning of the Good Work.
400CHAPTER 3. First Impressions.
1339CHAPTER X. The First Fight and Victory.
401CHAPTER 4. First Comers served first, etcetera.
1340CHAPTER XI. A Consultation, a Feast, and a Plot.
402CHAPTER 5. Some Account of a Great Fishing Expedition.
1341CHAPTER XII. The Enterprise fails—remarkably.
403CHAPTER 6. The Picnic.
1342CHAPTER XIII. The Tide begins to turn, and Death steps in.
404CHAPTER 7. The Picnic Concluded.
1343CHAPTER XIV. The Last.
405CHAPTER 8. Concerning Fowls and Pools.
1344CHAPTER I. Lost and Found.
406CHAPTER 9. A Grand Excursion over the Mountains.
1345CHAPTER II. Describes a Rescue and a Happy Family.
407CHAPTER 10. Lost on the Mountains.
1346CHAPTER III. Our Hero and his Friends become Familiar.
408CHAPTER 11. Still Lost!
1347CHAPTER IV. Okiok becomes Simple but Deep, and the Wizard tries to make Capital out of Events.
409CHAPTER 12. Found.
1348CHAPTER V. Plots and Counter-Plots already.
410CHAPTER 13. Visiting the Poor.
1349CHAPTER VI. Angut and Rooney hold Converse on many Things.
411CHAPTER 14. A Surprise and a Battle.
1350CHAPTER VII. Treats of Cross-Purposes and Difficulties.
412CHAPTER 15. A Dream and a Ball.
1351CHAPTER VIII. Mrs Okiok’s Little Evening Party.
413CHAPTER 16. The Effects of Compasses.
1352CHAPTER IX. Shows that the Wise are a Match for the Wicked, and exhibits Tumbler and Pussi in Danger.
414CHAPTER 17. The Trip to Glen Ogle.
1353CHAPTER X. Red Rooney becomes a Spectacle and then a President.
415CHAPTER 18. The Family go to Church under Difficulties.
1354CHAPTER XI. The Hairy Ones feast and are Happy.
416CHAPTER 19. A Strange Home-Coming.
1355CHAPTER XII. Combines Story-Telling (in both Senses) with Fasting, Fun, and more Serious Matters.
417CHAPTER 20. Mysterious Matters—A Happy Return, etcetera.
1356CHAPTER XIII. Mischief Hatching.
418CHAPTER 21. The End.
1357CHAPTER XIV. Solemn and Mysterious Doings are Brought to a Violent Close.
419STORY 2
1358CHAPTER XV. A Great Singing Duel interrupted by a Catastrophe.
420CHAPTER 2.
1359CHAPTER XVI. The Rebellion of the Worm and the Fall of the Wizard.
421CHAPTER 3.
1360CHAPTER XVII. Tells of Despair and a Wild Pursuit.
422CHAPTER 4.
1361CHAPTER XVIII. A Terrible Encounter, Disastrous Results, and Singular Termination.
423CHAPTER 5.
1362CHAPTER XIX. Spring returns—Kayak Evolutions—Angut is Puzzled.
424CHAPTER 6.
1363CHAPTER XX. The Chase continued and disastrously interrupted.
425CHAPTER 7.
1364CHAPTER XXI. Shows a Gloomy Prospect—Starvation threatened, and wonderfully averted.
426CHAPTER 8.
1365CHAPTER XXII. A Brief but Singular Voyage winds up with a Great Surprise.
427CHAPTER 9.
1366CHAPTER XXIII. Describes a most Amazing Surprise, and treats of Hans Egede.
428CHAPTER 10.
1367CHAPTER XXIV. Escape from Present Danger, and a Curious Instance of the Effects of Gin.
429STORY 3
1368CHAPTER XXV. The Eskimo Encampment—A Murder and its Consequences.
430CHAPTER 2. Salmon-Fishing Extraordinary.
1369CHAPTER XXVI. Tells of Men whose Actions end in Smoke, and of others whose Plots end in Deeds of Darkness.
431CHAPTER I. The Rock.
1370CHAPTER XXVII. A Strange Meeting strangely interrupted.
432CHAPTER II. The Lovers and the Press-Gang.
1371CHAPTER XXVIII. A Capture, Flight, Surprise, and Rescue.
433CHAPTER III. Our Hero Obliged to go to Sea.
1372CHAPTER XXIX. Conclusion.
434CHAPTER IV. The Burglary.
1373CHAPTER I. Sleeping in Snow.
435CHAPTER V. The Bell Rock Invaded.
1374CHAPTER II. The Winter Packet.
436CHAPTER VI. The Captain Changes His Quarters.
1375CHAPTER III. Deeper Desolation.
437CHAPTER VII. Ruby in Difficulties.
1376CHAPTER IV. The Winter Journey.
438CHAPTER VIII. The Scene Changes—Ruby is Vulcanised.
1377CHAPTER V. The Wounded Man.
439CHAPTER IX. Storms and Troubles.
1378CHAPTER VI. An Express and its Results.
440CHAPTER X. The Rising of the Tide—A Narrow Escape.
1379CHAPTER VII. A Tremendous Storm and Other Experiences.
441CHAPTER XI. A Storm and a Dismal State of Things on Board the Pharos.
1380CHAPTER VIII. Deep in the Wilderness we find our Home which is Shared with the Wild Beast, the Wild Bird, and the Savage.
442CHAPTER XII. Bell Rock Billows—An Unexpected Visit—A Disaster and a Rescue.
1381CHAPTER IX. A Bright Apparition—Followed by Rumours of War.
443CHAPTER XIII. A Sleepless but a Pleasant Night.
1382CHAPTER X. Salamander Gives and Receives a Surprise, and War is Averted by Wise Diplomacy.
444CHAPTER XIV. Somewhat Statistical.
1383CHAPTER XI. Lumley on Duty—Fort Wichikagan begins to Grow.
445CHAPTER XV. Ruby has a Rise in Life, and a Fall.
1384CHAPTER XII. A Narrow Escape—A Strange Meeting, and a Half-Revealed Mystery.
446CHAPTER XVI. New Arrangements—The Captain’s Philosophy in Regard to Pipeology.
1385CHAPTER XIII. Fishing and its Results—Engineering and its Consequences.
447CHAPTER XVII. A Meeting with Old Friends, and an Excursion.
1386CHAPTER XIV. Arrival of Strange Indians.
448CHAPTER XVIII. The Battle of Arbroath, and Other Warlike Matters.
1387CHAPTER XV. A Catastrophe, a Letter, and a Surprise.
449CHAPTER XIX. An Adventure—Secrets Revealed, and a Prize.
1388CHAPTER XVI. The Joys of Camping Out—Important Additions to the Establishment—Serious Matters and Winter Amusements.
450CHAPTER XX. The Smugglers are “Treated” to Gin and Astonishment.
1389CHAPTER XVII. Describes a Tremendous Visitation—A Feast—A Surprise—And an Attempt at Murder.
451CHAPTER XXI. The Bell Rock Again—A Dreary Night in a Strange Habitation.
1390CHAPTER XVIII. The Mysterious Packet—Friends depart, and Lumley is caught singing.
452CHAPTER XXII. Life in the Beacon—Story of the Eddystone Lighthouse.
1391CHAPTER XIX. Opening of the Mysterious Packet.
453CHAPTER XXIII. The Storm.
1392CHAPTER XX. I come out in a New Light, and have a very Narrow Escape.
454CHAPTER XXIV. A Chapter of Accidents.
1393CHAPTER XXI. A Buffalo Hunt Followed by a Palaver, an Arrival, and a Traitor-Chase.
455CHAPTER XXV. The Bell Rock in a Fog—Narrow Escape of the Smeaton.
1394CHAPTER XXII. The Chase, the Capture, and the Revelation.
456CHAPTER XXVI. A Sudden and Tremendous Change in Ruby’s Fortunes.
1395CHAPTER XXIII. Attacked by Bandits—A Sad Death and a Sudden Rescue.
457CHAPTER XXVII. Other Things Besides Murder “Will Out.”
1396CHAPTER XXIV. The Power of Sleep—Plans discussed and a Far Journey resolved on.
458CHAPTER XXVIII. The Lighthouse Completed—Ruby’s Escape from Trouble by a Desperate Venture.
1397CHAPTER XXV. Tells of a Wonderful Meeting and a Frustrated Foe.
459CHAPTER XXIX. The Wreck.
1398CHAPTER XXVI. One of the Difficulties of Correspondence enlarged on—Coming Events, etcetera.
460CHAPTER XXX. Old Friends in New Circumstances.
1399CHAPTER XXVII. A Peculiar Wedding and a Wonderful Walk.
461CHAPTER XXXI. Midnight Chat in a Lantern.
1400CHAPTER XXVIII. The Wilderness again—New Plans mooted—Treacherous Ice, and a Brave Rescue.
462CHAPTER XXXII. Everyday Life on the Bell Rock, and Old Memories Recalled.
1401CHAPTER XXIX. The Last.
463CHAPTER XXXIII. Conclusion.
1402PREFACE
464CHAPTER I. How the Fight Began.
1403CHAPTER I. Introduces the Chief Actors and a Few Mysteries.
465CHAPTER II. Another Little “Spark.”
1404CHAPTER II. Harks back a little.
466CHAPTER III. Fire!!!
1405CHAPTER III. Describes the Deed of an Amateur Matador and the Work of a Rough-and-Ready Shoemaker.
467CHAPTER IV. A Fierce Fight With The Flames.
1406CHAPTER IV. The Doctor finds Unexpected Work in the Wilderness, and a Mysterious Stranger is Introduced.
468CHAPTER V. Willie Willders in Difficulties.
1407CHAPTER V. The Outlaw’s Friends. Threatened Danger curiously Averted.
469CHAPTER VI. “When one is another who is which?”
1408CHAPTER VI. The Guide becomes Communicative, and tells of Terrible Doings.
470CHAPTER VII. Thoughts in regard to Men.
1409CHAPTER VII. Describes a Meek Mother and Crocodile-Son. Journey Resumed and Strange Treatment of the King of the Waters.
471CHAPTER VIII. A Hidden Fire.
1410CHAPTER VIII. A Friend appears unexpectedly, and our Travellers spend a Disturbed Night.
472CHAPTER IX. Auctions and Gymnastics.
1411CHAPTER IX. A Jovial Chief, and New Experiences of Various Kinds.
473CHAPTER X. Difficulties and Dissipations.
1412CHAPTER X. Tells of a Grand Hunt and Other Things.
474CHAPTER XI. Wonderful Plans.
1413CHAPTER XI. An Uninvited Guest appears with News that demands Instant Action.
475CHAPTER XII. A Little Domestic Chit-Chat.
1414CHAPTER XII. A Narrow Escape and Threatening Clouds.
476CHAPTER XIII. Wild Doings and Daring Deeds.
1415CHAPTER XIII. Arrival at the Capital—Queen Ranavalona’s Troubles and Perplexities.
477CHAPTER XIV. Joe Corney’s Adventure with Ghosts.
1416CHAPTER XIV. The Prime Minister lays Deep Plans—So does his Nephew—The Great Market-Place—A Friend in Deadly Peril, and our Three Heroes come to Grief.
478CHAPTER XV. A New Phase of Life.
1417CHAPTER XV. The Spies and the Secret Meeting—The Prime Minister foiled by the Prince.
479CHAPTER XVI. Willie in a New Light.
1418CHAPTER XVI. In Prison—Effects of a First Sight of Torture.
480CHAPTER XVII. Home Life.
1419CHAPTER XVII. Mamba is Succoured by one of the “Ancient Soot,” and fulfils his Mysterious Mission.
481CHAPTER XVIII. Joe Corney’s Advice.
1420CHAPTER XVIII. Unexpected Deliverance and Several Surprises.
482CHAPTER XIX. Dark Plots are hatched.
1421CHAPTER XIX. A Malagasy Garden Party—The Cloud grows Blacker.
483CHAPTER XX. A little more Hatching.
1422CHAPTER XX. A Great Kabàry is held, followed by Dreadful Martyrdoms.
484CHAPTER XXI. A Small Tea-Party.
1423CHAPTER XXI. Mamba, Subjected to the Ordeal of the “Tangena,” escapes, but afterwards accuses himself and is Condemned.
485CHAPTER XXII. A Fireman’s Life.
1424CHAPTER XXII. The Court Physician prescribes for the Queen—A Blow-up, and Mysterious Preparations for Tremendous Surprises.
486CHAPTER XXIII. Mr James Auberly.
1425CHAPTER XXIII. In which Mark carries out his Plans successfully, and powerfully astonishes himself as well as every one else.
487CHAPTER XXIV. A Change in Fortune.
1426CHAPTER XXIV. Flight and Pursuit of Ravonino and Rafaravavy.
488CHAPTER XXV. Changes and Mysteries.
1427CHAPTER XXV. The Forest Refuge—Voalavo is War-like, Ravonino Peaceful, and False Friends Dangerous.
489CHAPTER XXVI. What Drink will do.
1428CHAPTER XXVI. Doctor Breezy prescribes for the Queen, and attains to Temporary and “Perfik F’licity.”
490CHAPTER XXVII. An Old Plot.
1429CHAPTER XXVII. In which a Happy Change for the Better is Disastrously Interrupted.
491CHAPTER XXVIII. At the Post of Duty.
1430CHAPTER XXVIII. In which Terrible but True Martyrdoms are Described.
492CHAPTER XXIX. Willie Willders in Difficulties.
1431CHAPTER XXIX. Threatened Death Averted—Buried Alive—End of the Tyrant Queen—Revolt Crushed and Radama the Second Crowned.
493CHAPTER XXX. The Best-Laid Plans.
1432CHAPTER XXX. The Last.
494CHAPTER XXXI. New Lights of Various Kinds.
1433CHAPTER I. The False Step.
495CHAPTER XXXII. The Fire in Tooley Street.
1434CHAPTER II. Shows some of the Consequences of the False Step, and introduces the Reader to Peculiar Company.
496CHAPTER XXXIII. The Last.
1435CHAPTER III. The “Sailors’ Welcome”—Miles has a Night of it and Enlists—His Friend Armstrong has an Agreeable Surprise at the Soldiers’ Institute.
497CHAPTER I. The Hunters.
1436CHAPTER IV. The Embarkation Jetty—And Nipped in the Bud.
498CHAPTER II. The Starved Indian.
1437CHAPTER V. Difficulties met and overcome.
499CHAPTER III. Preparations for a Feast.
1438CHAPTER VI. The Unfinished Letter—Too Late!
500CHAPTER IV. Lost in the Snow.
1439CHAPTER VII. Miles begins to discover himself—Has a few Rough Experiences—And falls into Pea-Soup, Salt-Water, and Love.
501CHAPTER V. Carried Off.
1440CHAPTER VIII. Has Reference to many Things connected with Mind, Matter, and Affections.
502CHAPTER VI. The Camp, the Attack, and the Escape.
1441CHAPTER IX. Our Hero meets a Friend unexpectedly in Peculiar Circumstances, and has a very Strange Encounter.
503CHAPTER VII. The Encampment on Silver Lake.
1442CHAPTER X. Off to the Wars.
504CHAPTER VIII. Hunting, and other Matters, on Silver Lake.
1443CHAPTER XI. New and Sad mingled with Curious Experiences.
505CHAPTER IX. Fishing Extraordinary.
1444CHAPTER XII. In Action at last.
506CHAPTER X. Changes, Sliding, Fishing, Etcetera.
1445CHAPTER XIII. Tells of some of the Trials, Uncertainties, Dangers, and Disasters of War.
507CHAPTER XI. A Change in the Weather—Rabbits and Bears Appear.
1446CHAPTER XIV. Describes some of Osman Digna’s Eccentricities and Other Matters.
508CHAPTER XII. Roy’s Dream.
1447CHAPTER XV. Athletics—A New Acquaintance turns up—An Expedition undertaken, followed by a Race for Life.
509CHAPTER XIII. “Shooskin’.”
1448CHAPTER XVI. Letters from Home—Flynn is Exalted and brought Low—Rumours of War in the Air.
510CHAPTER XIV. The Journey Home Resumed and Interrupted.
1449CHAPTER XVII. The Expedition—Enemy reported—Miles in a Dilemma.
511CHAPTER XV. The Massacre.
1450CHAPTER XVIII. Wherein are described an Assault, a Furious Fight, and some Strange Personal Encounters.
512CHAPTER XVI. Vengeance.
1451CHAPTER XIX. Refers to Sergeant Hardy, Amytoor-Lawyer Sutherland, and other Matters.
513CHAPTER XVII. The Pursuit.
1452CHAPTER XX. Old Friends in New Aspects.
514CHAPTER XVIII. Interesting though Puzzling Discoveries.
1453CHAPTER XXI. Shows how the Lady of the Institute discourses to the Sergeant, how Jack-Tars go out on the Spree, and how Music Conquers Warriors.
515CHAPTER XIX. Short Allowance, and a Surprise.
1454CHAPTER XXII. Led into Captivity.
516CHAPTER XX. More Surprising Discoveries.
1455CHAPTER XXIII. Shows that Suffering tends to draw out Sympathy.
517CHAPTER XXI. A Gladsome Meeting.
1456CHAPTER XXIV. Adventures among the Soudanese, and Strange Meeting with the Mahdi.
518CHAPTER XXII. At Silver Lake once more.
1457CHAPTER XXV. Miles is promoted—Molloy overthrows the Mahdi, and is elevated for so doing.
519CHAPTER XXIII. The Happiest Meeting of All.
1458CHAPTER XXVI. Cruel Treatment—Despair Followed by Hope and a Joyful Discovery.
520CHAPTER XXIV. Conclusion.
1459CHAPTER XXVII. In which Hopes and Fears rise and fall.
521CHAPTER I. Begins the Story with a Peculiar Meeting.
1460CHAPTER XXVIII. A Horrible Situation.
522CHAPTER II. Shows what Astonishing Results may follow from taking the Wrong Road.
1461CHAPTER XXIX. Describes a few Meetings and several Surprises.
523CHAPTER III. Introduces a few more Characters and Homely Incidents.
1462CHAPTER XXX. Conclusion.
524CHAPTER IV. At Work under the Sea.
1463CHAPTER I. The Hero is Blown away, Captured, Crushed, Comforted, and Astonished.
525CHAPTER V. Describes a Wreck and some of its Consequences.
1464CHAPTER II. Among Pirates—Enslaved.
526CHAPTER VI. Treats of the Miner’s Cottage, Work, and Costume.
1465CHAPTER III. The Bagnio—Our Hero sees something of Misery, and is sold as a Slave.
527CHAPTER VII. Tells of the Great Mine and of a Royal Dive under the Sea.
1466CHAPTER IV. Our Middy is put to Work—Also put on his “word-of-Honour,” and receives a Great Shock of Surprise.
528CHAPTER VIII. Down, Down, Down.
1467CHAPTER V. The Maiden’s Story—Peter the Great and the Middy go for a Holiday and see Awful Things.
529CHAPTER IX. Treats of Difficulties to be Overcome.
1468CHAPTER VI. Our Hero sees the Moors in Several Aspects, and makes a Great Discovery.
530CHAPTER X. Shows how Maggot made a Desperate Venture, and what Flowed from it.
1469CHAPTER VII. The Middy obtains a Decided Advance, and Makes Peter the Great his Confidant.
531CHAPTER XI. Shows that Music hath Charms, and also that it sometimes has Disadvantages.
1470CHAPTER VIII. A Severe Trial—Secret Communication under Difficulties, and Sudden Flight.
532CHAPTER XII. In which Oliver gets “a Fall,” and sees some of the Shadows of the Miner’s Life.
1471CHAPTER IX. Hester introduced to a New Home and New Friends under Peculiar Circumstances, and a New Name.
533CHAPTER XIII. Treats of Spirits and of Sundry Spirited Matters and Incidents.
1472CHAPTER X. Torture is Applied in Vain, and True Love is not to be Deceived.
534CHAPTER XIV. Continues to treat of Spirits, and shows the Value of Hospitality.
1473CHAPTER XI. Dangers, Vicissitudes, Escapes, New Surroundings, Hopes, And Fears.
535CHAPTER XV. Introduces a Stranger, describes a Picnic, and reveals some Secrets of Mining.
1474CHAPTER XII. The Middy, becoming Defiant and Violent, comes to Grief, and Hester’s Black Friends devise Strange Things.
536CHAPTER XVI. Describes “Holing to a House of Water” and its Terrible Consequences.
1475CHAPTER XIII. Hester and her Father severely Tested.
537CHAPTER XVII. Touches on the Causes of Accidents: Oliver in a New Light and his Uncle in a sad one.
1476CHAPTER XIV. A Brave Dash for Life and Freedom.
538CHAPTER XVIII. Tells of King Arthur and other more or less Fabulous Matters.
1477CHAPTER XV. A Strange Visit, a Strange Commission, and a Strange Display of Temper.
539CHAPTER XIX. Small Talk and some Account of Cornish Fairies.
1478CHAPTER XVI. Mysterious and Daring Deeds are Crowned with Success.
540CHAPTER XX. The Mine in the Sea.
1479CHAPTER XVII. The Last.
541CHAPTER XXI. Treats of Tin-Smelting and other Matters.
1480CHAPTER I. Begins the Tale—Naturally.
542CHAPTER XXII. Shows how Oliver and his Friend went to Newlyn and saw the Mackerel Market, and found some Difficulties and Mysteries Awaiting them there.
1481CHAPTER II. The Voyage Auspiciously Begun and Promptly Ended.
543CHAPTER XXIII. In which is Recorded a Visit to an Infant-School; a Warning to a Thankless Old Gentleman; also a Storm, and a Sudden as well as Surprising End of a Mine, besides Dark Designs.
1482CHAPTER III. The Wreck is Followed by Repose, Refreshment, Surprise, and Disaster.
544CHAPTER XXIV. Exhibits the Managing Director and the Secretary of Wheal Dooem in Confidential Circumstances, and Introduces the Subject of “Locals.”
1483CHAPTER IV. The Family at Kinlossie.
545CHAPTER XXV. Shows the Miner in his Sunday Garb, and Astonishes Clearemout, besides Relating some Incidents of an Accident.
1484CHAPTER V. Plans, Prospects, and a Great Fight.
546CHAPTER XXVI. Tells of a Discovery and a Disaster.
1485CHAPTER VI. Dangerous Studies, Peculiar Art, and Splendid Fishing.
547CHAPTER XXVII. Indicates that “We little know what Great Things from Little Things may rise.”
1486CHAPTER VII. Amazing Deeds and Misdeeds at a Deer-Drive.
548CHAPTER XXVIII. Describes Setting-Day at the Mine, etcetera.
1487CHAPTER VIII. Jackman’s Wonderful Elephant Story.
549CHAPTER XXIX. Details, among other Things, a Deed of Heroism.
1488CHAPTER IX. A Quiet Day with a Stirring Termination.
550CHAPTER XXX. Reveals some Astonishing Facts and their Consequences.
1489CHAPTER X. A Wildish Chapter.
551CHAPTER XXXI. Describes a Marred Plot, and tells of Retributive Justice.
1490CHAPTER XI. Peculiar Incidents of a Sabbath among the Western Isles.
552CHAPTER XXXII. Touches on Love and on Pilchard Fishing.
1491CHAPTER XII. Stirring Events of more Kinds than One.
553CHAPTER XXXIII. The Last.
1492CHAPTER XIII. A Chapter of Catastrophes.
554CHAPTER I. The Cottage and its Inmates.
1493CHAPTER XIV. Suspicions, Revelations, and other Matters.
555CHAPTER II. Wrecked, Rescued, and Resuscitated—Mrs Niven receives a Surprise, also the Gift of a Child.
1494CHAPTER XV. Elephants Again—Followed by Something More Awful.
556CHAPTER III. The Cottage at Cove invaded—Dan Horsey speaks “Toorko” to Russians, and fails to enlighten them.
1495CHAPTER XVI. Two Fires Subdued.
557CHAPTER IV. The Rescue.
1496CHAPTER XVII. Conclusion.
558CHAPTER V. The Breakfast Party at Seaside Villa.
1497CHAPTER I. A Rough Beginning.
559CHAPTER VI. Kenneth indulges in Suspicions and Surmises.
1498CHAPTER II. The Adventurers Land on the Island.
560CHAPTER VII. Lizzie Gordon is run away with, and Gaff is “pumped”.
1499CHAPTER III. First Experiences on the Island.
561CHAPTER VIII. Dan Horsey does the Agreeable in the Kitchen.
1500CHAPTER IV. Strange Visitors—Dark Plots—And Evil Purposes.
562CHAPTER IX. The Sailors’ Home and the Mad Skipper.
1501CHAPTER V. Turned Adrift in a Foreign Land.
563CHAPTER X. The Dinner in the Restaurant—Haco meets an Old Friend and becomes Communicative.
1502CHAPTER VI. Difficulties met and Overcome.
564CHAPTER XI. The Writing of the “Hambigoo-ous” Letter.
1503CHAPTER VII. They Begin their Travels in Earnest.
565CHAPTER XII. The Bu’ster wills to accomplish Mischief, and gets into Trouble.
1504CHAPTER VIII. Beautiful Scenes and Strange Experiences.
566CHAPTER XIII. The Storm, and its Consequences.
1505CHAPTER IX. Their New Acquaintance Becomes Interested and Practical.
567CHAPTER XIV. Gaff and Billy become the Sport of Fortune, and see Strange Things.
1506CHAPTER X. Olly’s First Salmon and Hendrick’s Home.
568CHAPTER XV. The Dinner Party—A Sudden Piece of Questionable Good Fortune befalls Mrs Gaff.
1507CHAPTER XI. The Hunter’s Home.
569CHAPTER XVI. Jack Tar before and after the Institution of the S.F.M.S.
1508CHAPTER XII. A Surprise, a Fight, and a War Party.
570CHAPTER XVII. Mrs Gaff endeavours fruitlessly to understand the Nature of Cash, Principal, and Interest.
1509CHAPTER XIII. Unlooked-for Interruptions and Difficulties.
571CHAPTER XVIII. Mrs Gaff becomes a Woman of Business, and finds it awfully Hard Work.
1510CHAPTER XIV. Tells of a Tremendous Storm and a Strange Shelter, etcetera.
572CHAPTER XIX. The Open Boat on the Pacific—Gaff And Billy in Dreadful Circumstances—A Message from the Sea, and a Madman’s Death.
1511CHAPTER XV. Grummidge asserts himself—Great Discoveries are made and the Crew flits.
573CHAPTER XX. The Voyage of the Bottle.
1512CHAPTER XVI. A Giant Discovered—New Home At Wagtail Bay—A Strange Addition to the Settlement.
574CHAPTER XXI. The Fortunes of Gaff and Billy continued.
1513CHAPTER XVII. Has Reference to Food and a Great Fight.
575CHAPTER XXII. The Island-Home Examined.
1514CHAPTER XVIII. Tells of Death and Disaster.
576CHAPTER XXIII. Relating to Improvements in the Hut, and Mrs Gaff’s Perplexities.
1515CHAPTER XIX. A New Friend with Startling News.
577CHAPTER XXIV. Miss Peppy undertakes a Journey.
1516CHAPTER XX. The Rescue Party—A Rencontre and Bad News.
578CHAPTER XXV. Perplexities and Musical Charms.
1517CHAPTER XXI. Old Friends in a Sad Plight.
579CHAPTER XXVI. Mad Haco startled at last.
1518CHAPTER XXII. Tells of Terrible Suspense—Violent Intentions and Religious Discussion.
580CHAPTER XXVII. Plot and Counterplot, ending in a Long Chase.
1519CHAPTER XXIII. Deliverance.
581CHAPTER XXVIII. Plotters Counterplotted.
1520CHAPTER XXIV. The Last.
582CHAPTER XXIX. Dreadful Suspicions aroused in Anxious Bosoms.
1521PREFACE
583CHAPTER XXX. Strange Scenes and Doings far away.
1522CHAPTER I. The Play Commences.
584CHAPTER XXXI. Delivered, Wrecked, and Rescued.
1523CHAPTER II. The Haven in the Coral Ring.
585CHAPTER XXXII. Home Again.
1524CHAPTER III. Interesting Particulars of Various Kinds.
586CHAPTER XXXIII. The Sailors’ Home and the New Secretary.
1525CHAPTER IV. Nigel Undergoes Some Quite New and Interesting Experiences.
587CHAPTER XXXIV. Failures and Hopes Deferred, and Consequences.
1526CHAPTER V. Captain Roy Surprises and Gratifies His Son, Who Surprises a Negro, and Suddenly Forms an Astonishing Resolve.
588CHAPTER XXXV. Conclusion.
1527CHAPTER VI. The Hermit of Rakata Introduced.
589CHAPTER I. Begins to Unfold the Tale of the Lions by Describing the Lion of the Tale.
1528CHAPTER VII. Wonders of the Hermit's Cave and Island.
590CHAPTER II. Sport Begins in Earnest.
1529CHAPTER VIII. Perboewatan Becomes Moderately Violent.
591CHAPTER III. In which Great Deeds are Done, and Tom Brown has a Narrow Escape.
1530CHAPTER IX. Describes, Among Other Things, a Singular Meeting Under Peculiar Circumstances.
592CHAPTER IV. Tom Sees Wonderful Sights, and at last has his Dreams Fulfilled.
1531CHAPTER X. A Curious Sea-going Craft—The Unknown Voyage Begun.
593CHAPTER V. More about Lions!
1532CHAPTER XI. Canoeing on the Sea—A Mysterious Night-surprise and Sudden Flight.
594CHAPTER VI. Gives a Few Hints to Would-be Hunters, and a Friend in Need is Introduced.
1533CHAPTER XII. Weathering a Storm in the Open Sea.
595CHAPTER VII. Describes River Hunting.
1534CHAPTER XIII. Friends are Met With, Also Pirates, and a Life-or-death Paddle Ensues.
596CHAPTER VIII. Shows that too High a Price is Sometimes Paid for Success in Hunting.
1535CHAPTER XIV. A New Friend Found—New Dangers Encountered and Hew Hopes Delayed.
597CHAPTER IX. The Last.
1536CHAPTER XV. Hunting the Great Man-monkey.
598PREFACE
1537CHAPTER XVI. Begins with a Terrible Fight and Ends with a Hasty Flight.
599CHAPTER I. Describes Home-Coming, and shows that Matters whispered in the Drawing-Room are sometimes loudly proclaimed Below-Stairs.
1538CHAPTER XVII. Tells of the Joys, Etc., of the Professor in the Sumatran Forests, Also of a Catastrophe Averted.
600CHAPTER II. Describes a Burst over the Western Prairie, and introduces a New Character, also a Hunt, and a Great Feast.
1539CHAPTER XVIII. A Trying Ordeal—Danger Threatens and Flight Again Resolved On.
601CHAPTER III. Relates how Big Ben became a Travelling Companion, and how a Big Bear was Captured—Discussions and Misfortunes.
1540CHAPTER XIX. A Terrible Murder and a Strange Revelation.
602CHAPTER IV. Shows that the Tables are turned, and that Good and Bad Fortune continue to Commingle.
1541CHAPTER XX. Nigel Makes a Confidant of Moses—Undertakes a Lonely Watch and Sees Something Wonderful.
603CHAPTER V. Describes a Quiet Nook, and shows how Larry came by a Double Loss, besides telling of Wonderful Discoveries of more Kinds than One.
1542CHAPTER XXI. In Which the Professor Distinguishes Himself.
604CHAPTER VI. In which Will makes a Retrograde Movement, and things come to a Pretty Pass—A Sudden and Decisive Step.
1543CHAPTER XXII. A Python Discovered and a Geyser Interviewed.
605CHAPTER VII. Rambling Reminiscences of Absent Friends, and a Happy Termination.
1544CHAPTER XXIII. Tells of Volcanic Fires and a Strange Return "Home."
606CHAPTER I. The Wreck in the Bay.
1545CHAPTER XXIV. An Awful Night and Terrible Morning.
607CHAPTER II. Describes a merchant and his god, and concludes with “a message from the sea.”
1546CHAPTER XXV. Adventures of the "Sunshine" and an Unexpected Reunion.
608CHAPTER III. Shows what some men will do and dare for money, and what sometimes comes of it.
1547CHAPTER XXVI. A Climax.
609CHAPTER IV. The Rescue.
1548CHAPTER XXVII. "Blown to Bits."
610CHAPTER V. Things become shaky, so does Mr Webster, and the Results are an Illness and a Voyage.
1549CHAPTER XXVIII. The Fate of the "Sunshine."
611CHAPTER VI. Describes the Presentation of a New Lifeboat to Covelly, and treats of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
1550CHAPTER XXIX. Tells Chiefly of the Wonderful Effects of This Eruption on the Would at Large.
612CHAPTER VII. The Storm and the Wreck.
1551CHAPTER XXX. Coming Events, Etc.—Wonderful Changes Among the Islands.
613CHAPTER VIII. Conclusion.
1552CHAPTER XXXI. Ends with a Struggle Between Inclination and Duty.
614CHAPTER I. In Which the Tale Begins Somewhat Furiously.
1553CHAPTER XXXII. The Last.
615CHAPTER II. Introduces, among others, the Hero and Heroine, and opens up a View of Norse Life in the Olden Time.
1554CHAPTER I. Sudden Friendships.
616CHAPTER III. Shows how Chief Friends may become Foes, And Cross-Purposes may Produce Cross Consequences, involving Worry and Confusion.
1555CHAPTER II. Flowers in the Desert.
617CHAPTER IV. Describes Warlike Preparations, and a Norse Hall in the Olden Time—Tells also of a Surprise.
1556CHAPTER III. A Visitor from the North.
618CHAPTER V. The Viking Raid—Alric’s Adventure with the Dane—Erling’s Cutter, and the Battle in the Pass.
1557CHAPTER IV. Dangers Threaten.
619CHAPTER VI. Evening in the Hall—The Scald tells of Gundalf’s Wooing—The Feast Interrupted and the War Clouds Thicken.
1558CHAPTER V. A Night of Adventures.
620CHAPTER VII. The Tale Returns to the Springs—Describes a Great Land Fight, and Tells of a Peculiar Style of Extending Mercy to the Vanquished.
1559CHAPTER VI. Enemies Turned to Friends.
621CHAPTER VIII. Tells of Discussions and Exciting Deeds at Ulfstede.
1560CHAPTER VII. Mischief Brewing.
622CHAPTER IX. Shows how the Ancient Sea-Kings transacted National Business.
1561CHAPTER VIII. Dark Designs.
623CHAPTER X. Proves that the Best of Friends may quarrel about nothing, and that War has two Aspects.
1562CHAPTER IX. The Plot Thickens.
624CHAPTER XI. Describes our Hero’s Interview with Jarl Rongvold and King Harald Haarfager.
1563CHAPTER X. Detective Doings.
625CHAPTER XII. Describes a Terrific and Unequal Combat.
1564CHAPTER XI. Pumping and Squeezing—The Garret Class, Etcetera.
626CHAPTER XIII. Shows that Eloquence does not always flow when it is expected, and that Glumm begins a New Course of Action.
1565CHAPTER XII. Through Fire and Smoke to Felicity.
627CHAPTER XIV. In which Alric boasts a little, discovers Secrets, confesses a little, and distinguishes himself greatly.
1566CHAPTER XIII. The Last.
628CHAPTER XV. Treats of Ancient Diplomacy among the Norsemen, and shows how our Hero turns the Tables on a would-be Assassin.
1567CHAPTER I. Our Hero Introduced with some of his Friends.
629CHAPTER XVI. Relates to such Elementary Matters as the A B C, and touches on Love-making in the Olden Time.
1568CHAPTER II. A Sea-Captain Relates his Adventures, and Refuses to Draw Morals.
630CHAPTER XVII. In which Glumm takes to hunting on the Mountains for Consolation, and finds it unexpectedly, while Alric proves himself a Hero.
1569CHAPTER III. Our Coastguardsman Meets with a Serious but very Common Fall.
631CHAPTER XVIII. Shows what some of the Men of Old could do in Cold Blood, and treats of Heathen Festivities at Harald’s Court, mingled with Plot and Counter Plot.
1570CHAPTER IV. A Wreck and Rescue.
632CHAPTER XIX. Tells something of the Doings of Solve Klofe and Others, and treats of a few of the Marvellous Adventures of Guttorm Stoutheart.
1571CHAPTER V. Miss Millet Receives a Surprise, Rosebud a Disappointment, and our Hero Another Blow.
633CHAPTER XX. In which the Sky again becomes Overcast—The War-token is sent out—Alric gets a Surprise, and a Berserk catches a Tartar.
1572CHAPTER VI. Good News to the Captain—Also to Jeff.
634CHAPTER XXI. Glumm gains a Great Private Victory—The Dalesmen assemble to fight for Freedom—The Foe appears, and the Signal of Battle is sounded.
1573CHAPTER VII. An Unquiet, Adventurous Morning in the Shell-Cave.
635CHAPTER XXII. Describes a Great Sea Fight and its Consequences.
1574CHAPTER VIII. Conclusion of the Whole Matter.
636CHAPTER XXIII. The End of an Old Sea-King.
1575CHAPTER I. Introduces the Hero.
637CHAPTER XXIV. Hopes and Fears—The Burning of Haldorstede, and Escape of the Family.
1576CHAPTER II. The Shipwreck.
638CHAPTER XXV. In which is Described a Desperate Attempt at Rescue, a Bold Leap for Freedom, and a Triumphant Escape.
1577CHAPTER III. “It’s an Ill Wind that Blaws Naebody Guid.”
639CHAPTER I. Touches on our Hero’s Early Life, Experiences, and Adventures.
1578CHAPTER IV Drifting on the Rocks.
640CHAPTER II. Commences the Story.
1579CHAPTER V. All Things to All Men.
641CHAPTER III. Bill is Initiated into the Duties of his new Station.
1580CHAPTER VI. Disaster, Starvation, and Death.
642CHAPTER IV. Our Hero and his Friends see Service.
1581CHAPTER VII. Adrift on the Sea.
643CHAPTER V. Nelson Hunts the French.
1582CHAPTER VIII. Ingratitude.
644CHAPTER VI. The Battle of the Nile.
1583CHAPTER IX. Shank Reveals Something More of his Character.
645CHAPTER VII. Battle of the Nile—continued.
1584CHAPTER X. Home-coming and Unexpected Surprises.
646CHAPTER VIII. Our Hero and his Messmate get into Trouble.
1585CHAPTER XI. Tells of Happy Meetings and Serious Consultations.
647CHAPTER IX. Bill and Ben set their Brains to Steep with Unconquerable Perseverance.
1586CHAPTER XII. Changes the Scene Considerably!
648CHAPTER I. A Hero who rose from the Ranks.
1587CHAPTER XIII. Hunky Ben is Sorely Perplexed.
649CHAPTER II. Shows what Men will do and dare in the Cause of Science.
1588CHAPTER XIV. The Haunt of the Outlaws.
650CHAPTER III. Describes an Adventure in the Mountains, and tells of Tierra Del Fuego.
1589CHAPTER XV. Lost and Found.
651CHAPTER IV. Explains how Coral Islands are made.
1590CHAPTER XVI. Friends and Foes—Plots and Counterplots—The Ranch in Danger.
652CHAPTER V. Discovery by Captain Wallis of Otaheite or Tahiti.
1591CHAPTER XVII. The Alarm and Preparations for Defence.
653CHAPTER VI. Captain Cook’s Visit to Tahiti.
1592CHAPTER XVIII. Defence of the Ranch of Roaring Bull.
654CHAPTER VII. Shows what Vanity will induce Men and Women to do.
1593CHAPTER XIX. The Rescue and its Consequences.
655CHAPTER VIII. Treats of Savage Warfare and some of its Consequences.
1594CHAPTER XX. Jake The Flint In Difficulties.
656CHAPTER IX. Touches on Cannibalism.
1595CHAPTER XXI. Tells of a Cruel Deed, and Shows How Mysteriously Hunky Ben Behaved.
657CHAPTER X. Visit to New Zealand.
1596CHAPTER XXII. The Cave of the Outlaws Invaded by Ghosts and US Troops.
658CHAPTER XI. The Last Voyage and Sad End of the Great Discoverer.
1597CHAPTER XXIII. The Troops Outwitted by the Scout and his Friends.
659CHAPTER I. At Sea—An Alarming Cry and a Rescue.
1598CHAPTER XXIV. The Meeting of Old Friends in Curious Circumstances.
660CHAPTER II. Describes a Mutiny, and shows that the Best of Friends may part sooner than they expect.
1599CHAPTER XXV. Shows how the Seaman was sent on a Delicate Mission and how he Fared.
661CHAPTER III. Describes a Tremendous but Bloodless Fight.
1600CHAPTER XXVI. Treats of Various Interesting Matters, and Tells of News from Home.
662CHAPTER IV. In which Another Fight is recorded and an Escape is made, but whether Fortunate or the Reverse Remains to be seen.
1601CHAPTER XXVII. Hunky Ben and Charlie get Beyond their Depth, and Buck Tom gets Beyond Recall.
663CHAPTER V. Shows what the Lost Ones did, and how they were Found.
1602CHAPTER XXVIII. Chase, Capture, and End of Jake the Flint.
664CHAPTER VI. Bunco becomes a Friend in Need and indeed, and Larry “comes to Grief” in a Small Way.
1603CHAPTER XXIX. They Return to the Ranch of Roaring Bull, where Something Serious Happens to Dick Darvall.
665CHAPTER VII. Wherein are recounted Dangers, Difficulties, and Perplexities faced and Overcome.
1604CHAPTER XXX. Changes the Scene Somewhat Violently, and Shows our Hero in a New Light.
666CHAPTER VIII. In which Bunco displays Uncommon Valour, and Tigers come to Grief.
1605CHAPTER XXXI. Failure and a New Scent.
667CHAPTER IX. Describes a Surgical Operation, and records the Deliberations of a Council.
1606CHAPTER XXXII. Success and Future Plans.
668CHAPTER X. Hunting in the Wilds of Ecuador.
1607CHAPTER XXXIII. Sweetwater Bluff.
669CHAPTER XI. Wandering Will travels, finds his Profession Profitable, and sees a Good Deal of Life in New Forms.
1608CHAPTER XXXIV. The Last.
670CHAPTER XII. In which Terrible Things are treated of—The Andes are crossed, the Orinoco descended and the Book ended.
1609STORY 1
671CHAPTER I. Adventures in California. Begins with Differences of Opinion.
1610CHAPTER 2.
672CHAPTER II. Frank discusses his Prospects with a Friend.
1611CHAPTER 3.
673CHAPTER III. A Visit to the Diggings resolved on. Terrible Commencement of the Journey.
1612CHAPTER 4.
674CHAPTER IV. Describes an Incident of Devouring Interest, an Unexpected Visit, and a Violent Assault.
1613CHAPTER 5.
675CHAPTER V. The Travellers meet with Indians, and are led to wish that they had not gone seeking for Gold.
1614CHAPTER 6.
676CHAPTER VI. Arrival at the Gold-Fields, and Lessons in Gold-Washing received.
1615CHAPTER 7.
677CHAPTER VII. Gives the Result of the First Day’s Digging, and shows the Powerful Effect of Lynch-Law.
1616CHAPTER 8.
678CHAPTER VIII. Frank and Joe take to Wandering; See some Wonderful Things, and have a Narrow Escape.
1617CHAPTER 9.
679CHAPTER IX. Conclusion.
1618CHAPTER 10.
680CHAPTER I. Treats of Our Hero’s Early Life, and Touches on Domestic Matters.
1619CHAPTER 11.
681CHAPTER II. Records a Sudden Departure, and Maryann’s Opinion Thereon.
1620CHAPTER 12.
682CHAPTER III. Tells of the Sea, and some of the Mysteries Connected Therewith.
1621STORY 2
683CHAPTER IV. A Storm and its Consequences.
1622STORY 3
684CHAPTER V. Adrift on the Wide Ocean.
1623CHAPTER 2.
685CHAPTER VI. Describes a Boat Voyage, and Touches on Coral Islands.
1624CHAPTER 3.
686CHAPTER VII. Hopes, Fears, and Prospects on the Coral Island.
1625CHAPTER I. Help!
687CHAPTER VIII. In which our Hero Suggests a Plan which gets the Party out of one Difficulty but Plunges them into Another.
1626CHAPTER II. A Lazy Couple described—and roused.
688CHAPTER IX. Contains an Account of the Desperate Circumstances of the Prisoners.
1627CHAPTER III. To the Rescue.
689CHAPTER X. Our Hero and his Comrades in Distress Become Savage Warriors for the Nonce.
1628CHAPTER IV. Tells of Love, Duty, Starvation, and Murder.
690CHAPTER XI. A Fight, which Results in a Mistake and a Hasty Flight.
1629CHAPTER V. Saved.
691CHAPTER XII. Shows how South Sea Missionaries do their Work, and that if the Whites can Surprise the Natives the Latter can Sometimes Astonish the Whites!
1630CHAPTER VI. Discord and Deceit, Etcetera.
692CHAPTER XIII. Remarkable Changes For The Better.
1631CHAPTER VII. Vixen Delivered and Wolves Defeated.
693CHAPTER XIV. Contains more than one Surprise, and Touches on “Love’s Young Dream.”
1632CHAPTER VIII. Stirring Events Described.
694PREFACE
1633CHAPTER IX. Old Peg.
695CHAPTER I. Particular Inquiries.
1634CHAPTER X. Archie and Little Bill do Wonders.
696CHAPTER II. The Floating Light Becomes the Scene of Floating Surmises and Vague Suspicions.
1635CHAPTER XI. Shows some of the Troubles of Pioneer Colonists.
697CHAPTER III. A Disturbed Night; a Wreck and an Unexpected Rescue.
1636CHAPTER XII. Round the Camp-Fires.
698CHAPTER IV. A New Character Introduced.
1637CHAPTER XIII. Difficulties of Various Kinds overcome.
699CHAPTER V. More New Characters Introduced.
1638CHAPTER XIV. Treachery in the Air.
700CHAPTER VI. The Tempter and the Tempted.
1639CHAPTER XV. A Friend in Need is a Friend indeed.
701CHAPTER VII. Treats of Queeker and Others—also of Youthful Jealousy, Love, Poetry, and Confusion of Ideas.
1640CHAPTER XVI. An Evening in the Camp.
702CHAPTER VIII. The Sloop Nora—Mr Jones Becomes Communicative, and Billy Towler, for the First Time in his Life, Thoughtful.
1641CHAPTER XVII. The Buffalo-Hunt.
703CHAPTER IX. Mr Jones Takes Strong Measures to Secure his Ends, and Introduces Billy and his Friends to some New Scenes and Moments.
1642CHAPTER XVIII. Adventures of Archie and the Seaman.
704CHAPTER X. Treats of Tender Subjects of a Peculiar Kind, and Shows how Billy Towler got into Scrapes and out of Them.
1643CHAPTER XIX. Bright Hopes terminate in Furious War.
705CHAPTER XI. The Ancient Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond.
1644CHAPTER XX. Little Bill becomes a Difficulty.
706CHAPTER XII. Strange Sights and Scenes on Land and Sea.
1645CHAPTER XXI. An Auspicious Beginning and Suspicious Ending.
707CHAPTER XIII. Bob Queeker Comes out Very Strong Indeed.
1646CHAPTER XXII. Circumventing the Red-Skins.
708CHAPTER XIV. The Lamplighter at Home, and Threatening Appearances.
1647CHAPTER XXIII. A Midnight Chase, and Dan in Extremity.
709CHAPTER XV. A Night of Wreck and Disaster—The Gull “Comes to Grief.”
1648CHAPTER XXIV. A Desperate Situation.
710CHAPTER XVI. Getting Ready for Action.
1649CHAPTER XXV. Adventures of Fergus and his Friends.
711CHAPTER XVII. The Battle.
1650CHAPTER XXVI. Home-Coming and Bargaining.
712CHAPTER XVIII. Shows that there are no Effects without Adequate Causes.
1651CHAPTER XXVII. Visit from Sioux brought to a disastrous Close.
713CHAPTER XIX. Confidences and Cross Purposes.
1652CHAPTER XXVIII. Very Perplexing Interviews with Little Bill.
714CHAPTER XX. Mysterious Doings.
1653CHAPTER XXIX. The Fishery Disasters.
715CHAPTER XXI. On the Scent.
1654CHAPTER XXX. The Trial for Murder.
716CHAPTER XXII. Mr Jones is Outwitted, and Nora is left Desolate.
1655CHAPTER XXXI. Retribution.
717CHAPTER XXIII. Tells of an Unlooked-for Return, and Describes a Great Feast.
1656CHAPTER XXXII. Suffering and its Results.
718CHAPTER XXIV. Conclusion.
1657CHAPTER XXXIII. Matrimonial Plans and Prospects.
719CHAPTER I. Treats of the Engine-Driver’s House and Household.
1658CHAPTER XXXIV. A New Disaster.
720CHAPTER II. The Driver Visits a Little Elderly Gentlewoman and Prepares the Iron Horse for Action.
1659CHAPTER XXXV. The Last.
721CHAPTER III. In which the Widow holds Converse with a Captain, makes the Acquaintance of a Young Man, and receives a Telegraphic Shock, which ends in a Railway Journey.
1660CHAPTER I. Opens with Leave-Taking.
722CHAPTER IV. A Double Dilemma and its Consequences.
1661CHAPTER II. Temporary Delay through Elements and Pirates.
723CHAPTER V. An Accident and its Consequences.
1662CHAPTER III. On the Voyage.
724CHAPTER VI. History of the Iron Horse.
1663CHAPTER IV. The Storm and Wreck.
725CHAPTER VII. Little Gertie comes out in a New Light, and Bob Receives Good News.
1664CHAPTER V. After the Wreck.
726CHAPTER VIII. Mrs Marrot and Bob Visit the Great Clatterby “Works.”
1665CHAPTER VI. First Anxieties and Troubles.
727CHAPTER IX. Concerning Domestic Economy and Difficulties—Surprises and Explanations.
1666CHAPTER VII. Converse and Adventures by the Way.
728CHAPTER X. Sharp Practice.
1667CHAPTER VIII. Discovery and Flight.
729CHAPTER XI. Sharp Practice—Continued.
1668CHAPTER IX. Homecoming.
730CHAPTER XII. Loo’s Garden.
1669CHAPTER X. The Sports.
731CHAPTER XIII. Treats of Railway Literature, Sleepy Porters, Crowded Platforms, Foolish Passengers, Dark Plotters, Lively Shawls, and Other Matters.
1670CHAPTER XI. A Notable Duel Followed by Changes and Plots.
732CHAPTER XIV. Which is too Full of Varied Matter to be Briefly Described.
1671CHAPTER XII. Plots and Plans.
733CHAPTER XV. Treats of Mrs Durby’s Lost Parcel in Particular, and of Lost-Luggage in General.
1672CHAPTER XIII. Mother and Son.
734CHAPTER XVI. Describes Engineering Difficulties, a Perplexing Case, and a Harmonious Meeting.
1673CHAPTER XIV. A Terrible Calamity.
735CHAPTER XVII. Gertie is Mysteriously cared for—Sam Natly Dines under Difficulties in Connexion with the Block System.
1674CHAPTER XV. An Eavesdropper in the Cave.
736CHAPTER XVIII. A Soirée Wildly Interrupted, and Followed up by Surprising Revelations.
1675CHAPTER XVI. Adventures in the Forests.
737CHAPTER XIX. A Run-away Locomotive.
1676CHAPTER XVII. Branwen in Imminent Danger.
738CHAPTER XX. A Nest “Harried.”
1677CHAPTER XVIII. The Prince Undertakes Strange Work.
739CHAPTER XXI. The Diamond Ring and the Railway Clearing-House.
1678CHAPTER XIX. Prince Bladud takes Possession of his Estate and Begins Business.
740CHAPTER XXII. Mrs Tipps goes on a Journey, and meets a Gentleman who, with much Assurance, comments freely on Insurance.
1679CHAPTER XX. A Strange Abode and a Wild Visitor.
741CHAPTER XXIII. Details a Terrible Accident.
1680CHAPTER XXI. A Strange Encounter and a Friend in Need.
742CHAPTER XXIV. Results of the Accident.
1681CHAPTER XXII. The Pigs’ Cure.
743CHAPTER XXV. The Last.
1682CHAPTER XXIII. In which very Perplexing Events Occur.
744CHAPTER I. The Curtain Rises and the Play Begins.
1683CHAPTER XXIV. Describes an Ardent Search.
745CHAPTER II. Strong Emotions are Succeeded by Supper, and Followed by Discussions on Discovery, which End in a Wild Alarm!
1684CHAPTER XXV. More Secrets and Surprises.
746CHAPTER III. Dark War-Clouds Lower, but Clear away without a Shower—Voices and Legs do Good Service.
1685CHAPTER XXVI. Further Searchings and Perplexities.
747CHAPTER IV. Important Events Transpire, which end in a Voyage of Discovery.
1686CHAPTER XXVII. Cross Purposes and Complications.
748CHAPTER V. Freydissa Shows Her Temper and a Whale Checks it—Poetical and Other Touches.
1687CHAPTER XXVIII. Enemies, Friends, Scouts, Skirmishes, and Councils of War.
749CHAPTER VI. Changes in Wind and Weather Produce Changes in Temper and Feeling—Land Discovered, and Freydissa Becomes Inquisitive.
1688CHAPTER XXIX. The Battle of the Springs.
750CHAPTER VII. Songs and Sagas—Vinland at Last!
1689CHAPTER XXX. Small Beginnings of Future Great Things.
751CHAPTER VIII. A Chapter of Incidents and Exploration, in which a Bear and a Whale Play Prominent Parts.
1690CHAPTER XXXI. More Plots and Plans.
752CHAPTER IX. The First Night in Vinland.
1691CHAPTER XXXII. Branwen Visits Gunrig.
753CHAPTER X. Taking Possession of the New Home, an Event which is Celebrated by an Explosion and a Reconciliation.
1692CHAPTER XXXIII. The Hebrew’s Mission.
754CHAPTER XI. Settling Down—Hake Proves that his Arms, as well as his Legs, are Good—A Wonderful Fishing Incident, which Ends in a Scene Between Freydissa and Krake.
1693CHAPTER XXXIV. Bladud’s Return and Trials.
755CHAPTER XII. Sage Converse Between Hake And Bertha—Biarne Is Outwitted—A Monster is Slain, and Savages Appear on the Scene.
1694CHAPTER XXXV. The Plot Thickens.
756CHAPTER XIII. A Great but Comparatively Bloodless Fight, Which Ends Peculiarly, and with Singular Results.
1695CHAPTER XXXVI. The Dénouement.
757CHAPTER XIV. The First American Fur Traders—Strange Devices—Anxious Times and Pleasant Discoveries.
1696CHAPTER XXXVII. The Last.
758CHAPTER XV. Greenland Again—Flatface Turns up, Also Thorward, who Becomes Eloquent and Secures Recruits for Vinland.
1697CHAPTER I. On the Hunt.
759CHAPTER XVI. Joyful Meetings and Hearty Greetings.
1698CHAPTER II. The “Fanatic” and the “Spy.”
760CHAPTER XVII. Treats of the Friendship and Adventures of Olaf and Snorro, and of Sundry Surprising Incidents.
1699CHAPTER III. The True and the False at Work.
761CHAPTER XVIII. Anxious Times—A Search Organised and Vigorously Carried Out.
1700CHAPTER IV. The Hunting and Harrying Displayed.
762CHAPTER XIX. New Experiences—Difficulties Encountered and Overcome—Thorward and Tyrker Make a Joint Effort, with Humbling Results.
1701CHAPTER V. Risks and Refuges.
763CHAPTER XX. Remarkable Experiences of Olaf and Snorro—The Former Suffers the Pangs of Remorse.
1702CHAPTER VI. Tells of Overwhelming Reverses.
764CHAPTER XXI. Reinforcements Sent off to Karlsefin—Foes Discovered in the Woods—A Night Attack, and other Warlike Matters.
1703CHAPTER VII. More than one Narrow Escape.
765CHAPTER XXII. Hake Makes a Bold Venture, but does not Win—The Norsemen Find that There is Many a Slip ’twixt the Cup and the lip.
1704CHAPTER VIII. Bothwell Bridge.
766CHAPTER XXIII. Difficulties Regarding Intercommunication—The Power of Finery Displayed—Also the Power of Song and Sentiment.
1705CHAPTER IX. Among the Tombs.
767CHAPTER XXIV. The Burning on the Fortress—A Threatened Fight Ends in a Feast, Which Leads to Friendship—Happy Reunion and Proposed Desertion.
1706CHAPTER X. Fiercer and Fiercer.
768CHAPTER XXV. The First Congress and the Last Farewell.
1707CHAPTER XI. Coming Events Cast Shadows.
769CHAPTER XXVI. Changes in Brattalid—The Scots Continue to Plot and Plan.
1708CHAPTER XII. The Darkest Hour before the Dawn.
770CHAPTER XXVII. Disappointment Terminates in Unlooked-for Success, and the Saga Comes to an End.
1709CHAPTER I. A Surprise, a Combat, and a Feed.
771PREFACE
1710CHAPTER II. Waruskeek.
772CHAPTER I. Shows how it began.
1711CHAPTER III. Peace or War—Which?
773CHAPTER II. Terrible Discoveries and Altered Plans.
1712CHAPTER IV. War Prevails.
774CHAPTER III. Introduces the King of Pioneers.
1713CHAPTER V. A Rencontre and Flight.
775CHAPTER IV. Vicissitudes of the Voyage—Indians Met with, etcetera.
1714CHAPTER VI. A Surprise, a Struggle, and a Capture.
776CHAPTER V. Describes a Literal Wild-Goose Chase and Other Matters.
1715CHAPTER VII. Flight and Misfortune.
777CHAPTER VI. Indians met with, and the Mouth of the Great River Reached.
1716CHAPTER VIII. In the Hour of Need.
778CHAPTER VII. A Voyage of Discovery to the Far West Planned and Begun.
1717CHAPTER IX. Trying Moments and Perplexing Doubts.
779CHAPTER VIII. Difficulties and Dangers Faced and Overcome.
1718CHAPTER X. A Wild Chase and a Bad Failure.
780CHAPTER IX. Deeper and Deeper into the Unknown Wilderness.
1719CHAPTER XI. Encamped on the Islet.
781CHAPTER X. The Last.
1720CHAPTER XII. Home—Sweet Home—and Smoke, etcetera.
782CHAPTER XI. Extract of Letter Referred to on Page 85.
1721CHAPTER XIII. Doings in Waruskeek.
783PREFACE
1722CHAPTER XIV. In the Wild-Woods Again.
784CHAPTER I. Shows that a Good Beginning may Sometimes be Followed by a Bad Ending.
1723CHAPTER XV. Wild Doings of the Fur-Traders and Red Men.
785CHAPTER II. Yoosoof’s “Black Ivory.”
1724CHAPTER XVI. Sorrows and Sins, and a Bold Adventure.
786CHAPTER III. Relates the Further Adventures of Harold and Disco, and Lifts the Curtain a Little Higher in Regard to the Slave-Trade.
1725CHAPTER XVII. Nazinred’s Journey over the Arctic Sea.
787CHAPTER IV. In Which Our Heroes See Strange Sights at Zanzibar, and Resolve Upon Taking a Bold Step.
1726CHAPTER XVIII. A Surprise and a Catastrophe.
788CHAPTER V. In which the Travellers Enjoy Themselves Extremely, and Disco Lillihammer Sees Several Astonishing Sights.
1727CHAPTER XIX. The Eskimos again, and a Great Discovery and Rescue.
789CHAPTER VI. Describes Several New and Surprising Incidents, which must be Read to be Fully Appreciated.
1728CHAPTER XX. Strange Converse and Discoveries.
790CHAPTER VII. Enemies are Changed into Friends—Our Travellers Penetrate into the Interior of the Land.
1729CHAPTER XXI. Kick-Ball and an Important Meeting.
791CHAPTER VIII. Relates Adventures in the Shire Valley, and Touches on One or Two Phases of Slavery.
1730CHAPTER XXII. Tells of Hunting Extraordinary.
792CHAPTER IX. In Which a Savage Chief Astonishes a Savage Animal.
1731CHAPTER XXIII. A Bear-Hunt and a Sad End.
793CHAPTER X. Describes African Domesticity, and Many Other Things Relative Thereto, Besides Showing that Alarms and Flights, Surprises and Feasts, are not Confined to Particular Places.
1732CHAPTER XXIV. The Traders at Work.
794CHAPTER XI. Reveals Disco’s Opinions about Savages, and the Savages’ Opinions of Disco, and Other Weighty Matters.
1733CHAPTER XXV. The Outpost, and Effect of a “Fuddle.”
795CHAPTER XII. Describes a Hunting Expedition which was both Exciting and Successful.
1734CHAPTER XXVI. A Mysterious Journey and a Great Discovery.
796CHAPTER XIII. The Encampment and the Supper—Discussions, Political and Otherwise—Kambira Receives a Shock, and our Wanderers are Thrown into Perplexity.
1735CHAPTER XXVII. Interesting, Amusing, and Astounding Discoveries.
797CHAPTER XIV. Camping, Travelling, Shooting, Dreaming, Poetising, Philosophising, and Surprising, in Equatorial Africa.
1736CHAPTER XXVIII. The Ship Re-visited and Re-explored.
798CHAPTER XV. Shows Some of the Effects of the Slave-Trade at the Fountain-Head.
1737CHAPTER XXIX. Curiosity and Presumption followed by Catastrophe.
799CHAPTER XVI. Treats of Love, Hatred, and Sorrow, and Proves that Slavery and its Consequences are not Confined to Black Men and Women.
1738CHAPTER XXX. A Declaration, an Interruption, and a Great Fight.
800CHAPTER XVII. Strong Measures Lead to Unexpected Discoveries.
1739CHAPTER XXXI. An Expedition and a Disappointment.
801CHAPTER XVIII. Describes Some of the Doings of Yoosoof and His Men in Procuring Black Ivory from the Interior of Africa.
1740CHAPTER XXXII. An Unexpected Meeting.
802CHAPTER XIX. Tells of Misfortunes that Befell Our Wanderers; of Familiar Toys Under New Aspects, Etcetera.
1741CHAPTER XXXIII. The Last.
803CHAPTER XX. Harold Appears in a New Character, and Two Old Characters Reappear to Harold.
1742CHAPTER I. The Outpost.
804CHAPTER XXI. Progress of the Slave-Run—The Deadly Swamp, and the Unexpected Rescue.
1743CHAPTER II. The Recluse of Boulder Creek.
805CHAPTER XXII. Describes “Black Ivory” at Sea.
1744CHAPTER III. A Brief but Agreeable Meeting.
806CHAPTER XXIII. The Remedy.
1745CHAPTER IV. Pioneering.
807CHAPTER XXIV. Tells of Sad Sights, and Sudden Events, and Unexpected Meetings.
1746CHAPTER V. The “Enemy.”
808CHAPTER XXV. The Last.
1747CHAPTER VI. Out in the Snow.
809CHAPTER I.
1748CHAPTER VII. A Sad Discovery.
810CHAPTER II.
1749CHAPTER VIII. Shifting Winds.
811CHAPTER III.
1750CHAPTER IX. Surmisings, Disagreements, Vexations, and Botherations.
812CHAPTER IV.
1751CHAPTER X. A Friend in Need.
813CHAPTER V.
1752CHAPTER XI. An Adventure and a Surprise.
814CHAPTER VI.
1753CHAPTER XII. The Last.
815CHAPTER VII.
1754Children’s Books
816CHAPTER VIII.
1755CHAPTER I.
817CHAPTER IX.
1756CHAPTER II.
818CHAPTER I. Or, Solitude in the Wilderness. The Outskirter.
1757CHAPTER III.
819CHAPTER II. The Letter, and its Consequences.
1758CHAPTER IV.
820CHAPTER III. Domestic and Personal Matters.
1759CHAPTER V.
821CHAPTER IV. Taming a Bully.
1760CHAPTER VI.
822CHAPTER V. The Salmon Fishery.
1761CHAPTER VII.
823CHAPTER VI. Jack has a Desperate Encounter.
1762CHAPTER VIII.
824CHAPTER VII. Solitude.
1763CHAPTER IX.
825CHAPTER VIII. Horrors.
1764The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast
826CHAPTER IX. The Bully receives a Lesson.
1765Mister Fox
827CHAPTER X. Strangers and Strange Events.
1766The Life of a Ship
828CHAPTER I: Opens the Tale
1767My Mother
829CHAPTER II: Unfolds a Little of the Tale
1768CHAPTER I.
830CHAPTER III: Reveals Something Surprising in Regard to European Forbearance and Piratic Impudence
1769CHAPTER II.
831CHAPTER IV: Introduces the Reader to the Pirate City, and to a Few of Its Peculiarities and Practices
1770CHAPTER III.
832CHAPTER V: Shows the Light in Which Consuls Were Regarded by Pirates, and Tells of a Cruel Separation and a Stunning Blow
1771CHAPTER IV.
833CHAPTER VI: Sends a Gleam of Hope Into a Gloomy Region
1772CHAPTER V.
834CHAPTER VII: Some New Characters Walk, Glide, and Furiously Gallop Into the Tale, and Otherwise Introduce Themselves to Notice
1773CHAPTER VI.
835CHAPTER VIII: Ted Flaggan and Rais Ali Proceed on a Mission, and See Impressive Sights
1774CHAPTER VII.
836CHAPTER IX: Describes a Moorish Bride, a Wedding, and a Metamorphosis, Besides Indicating a Plot
1775CHAPTER VIII.
837CHAPTER X: Shows What Lessons Were Taught in the Bagnio, and Describes a Brave Dash for Freedom
1776Other Works
838CHAPTER XI: Is Diplomatic and Otherwise
1777PREFACE
839CHAPTER XII: Mrs Langley and Agnes Go Out to Dinner
1778CHAPTER I.
840CHAPTER XIII: Relates Something About Improvements, Surprises, and Changes in the State of Affairs
1779CHAPTER II.
841CHAPTER XIV: The Plot Thickens, and Mariano’s Forbearance and Courage Are Tested
1780CHAPTER III.
842CHAPTER XV: In Which Ted Flaggan and His Friend Rais Ali Act a Conscious Part, and a Political Storm Begins to Break
1781CHAPTER IV.
843CHAPTER XVI: Tells of Riot and Revolution in the Pirate City
1782CHAPTER V.
844CHAPTER XVII: Francisco and His Son in Danger
1783CHAPTER VI.
845CHAPTER XVIII: In Which Soles Are Beaten and Men Are Sold—With Plots and Counterplots
1784CHAPTER VII.
846CHAPTER XIX: Describes an Important Event in the Pirate City
1785CHAPTER VIII.
847CHAPTER XX: Describes a Retreat Among the Hills
1786CHAPTER IX.
848CHAPTER XXI: Social Intercourse in the Cavern
1787CHAPTER X.
849CHAPTER XXII: Shows How the Pirates Were Wont to Treat Men of Note
1788CHAPTER XI.
850CHAPTER XXIII: In Which Danger Looms Very Dark in and Around the Pirate City
1789CHAPTER XII.
851CHAPTER XXIV: The Dark Clouds Begin to Thicken—A Rescue Attempted—Master Jim Plays a Conspicuous Part
1790Handbook to the new Goldfields
852CHAPTER XXV: The Coming Struggle Looms on the Horizon
1791INTRODUCTION. Handbook to the New El-Dorado.
853CHAPTER XXVI: In Which Rais Ali and Ted Flaggan Play a Vigorous Part
1792CHAPTER I. Richness and Extent of the Gold Fields.
854CHAPTER XXVII: Describes the Bombardment of Algiers
1793CHAPTER II. Climate, Productions, and Soil.
855CHAPTER XXVIII: The Last
1794CHAPTER III. Routes, etcetera.
856CHAPTER I. Wreck of Winstanley’s Lighthouse.
1795CHAPTER IV. Description of Coasts, Harbours, etcetera.
857CHAPTER II. Beginning of Rudyerd’s Lighthouse.
1796CHAPTER V. Native Tribes.
858CHAPTER III. A Violent Interruption.
1797APPENDIX
859CHAPTER IV. Unlooked-for Deliverance.
1798CHAPTER I. Treats of Early Efforts to Fly, etcetera.
860CHAPTER V. A Terrible Situation.
1799CHAPTER II. The First Balloons.
861CHAPTER VI. The End of Rudyerd’s Lighthouse.
1800CHAPTER III. Early Attempts at Aerial Navigation.
862CHAPTER VII. Old Friends In New Circumstances.
1801CHAPTER IV. The first Aerial Voyages made in Great Britain—Succeeding Ascents.
863CHAPTER VIII. Experiences, Difficulties, and Dangers of the First Season.
1802CHAPTER V. Parachutes.
864CHAPTER IX. Account of the War Continued.
1803CHAPTER VI. Ascents by Messrs Glaisher and Coxwell.
865CHAPTER X. The Campaign of 1758.
1804CHAPTER VII. Account of Nadar’s Balloon, “Le Géant.” First Ascent.
866CHAPTER XI. The Last Campaign—and Victory!
1805CHAPTER VIII. Second Ascent of Nadar’s “Giant” Balloon.
867CHAPTER I. The Rover’s Return.
1806CHAPTER IX. War-Balloons.
868CHAPTER II. The Seaman Takes the “Cabin” by Surprise and Storm.
1807CHAPTER X. Aerial Locomotives, etcetera.
869CHAPTER III. Difficulties among the Social Summits.
1808CHAPTER I. Treats of Ships in General.
870CHAPTER IV. Shows how the Captain came to an Anchor, and conceived a Deep Design.
1809CHAPTER II. The Earliest Days of Water-Travelling.
871CHAPTER V. In which Several Important Matters are arranged, and Gillie White undergoes some Remarkable and hitherto Unknown Experiences.
1810CHAPTER III. Rafts and Canoes.
872CHAPTER VI. A Lesson Taught and Learned.
1811CHAPTER IV. Ancient Ships and Navigators.
873CHAPTER VII. The Great White Mountain.
1812CHAPTER V. The Mariner’s Compass—Portuguese Discoveries.
874CHAPTER VIII. Introduces the Reader to Various Personages, and touches on Glaciers.
1813CHAPTER VI. Boats, Model-Boat Making, etcetera.
875CHAPTER IX. A Solid Stream.
1814CHAPTER VII. Lifeboats and Lightships.
876CHAPTER X. The First Excursion.
1815CHAPTER VIII. Docks and Shipbuilding.
877CHAPTER XI. The Pursuit of Science under Difficulties.
1816CHAPTER IX. The Launch, etcetera.
878CHAPTER XII. In which Gillie is Sagacious, an Excursion is undertaken, Wondrous Sights are seen, and Avalanches of more kinds than one are encountered.
1817CHAPTER X. Coasting Vessels.
879CHAPTER XIII. Shows what Dangers may be encountered in the Pursuit of Art and Science.
1818CHAPTER XI. Vessels of Large Size.
880CHAPTER XIV. The Grand Ascent Begun.
1819CHAPTER XII. Wooden and Iron Walls.
881CHAPTER XV. The Grand Ascent Continued and Completed.
1820CHAPTER XIII. Origins of Steamships—Ocean-Steamers, etcetera.
882CHAPTER XVI. Tells how Lewis distinguished himself.
1821CHAPTER XIV. The “Great Eastern.”
883CHAPTER XVII. Danger and Death on the Glacier.
1822CHAPTER XV. Curious Craft of Many Lands.
884CHAPTER XVIII. A Mystery cleared up.
1823CHAPTER I.
885CHAPTER XIX. Mountaineering in General.
1824CHAPTER II.
886CHAPTER XX. Records a Serious Event.
1825CHAPTER III.
887CHAPTER XXI. Down in the Moraine at last.
1826CHAPTER IV.
888CHAPTER XXII. Mysterious Proceedings of the Captain and Gillie.
1827CHAPTER V.
889CHAPTER XXIII. The Captain surprises his Friends in various Ways, and is himself Baffled.
1828CHAPTER VI.
890CHAPTER XXIV. In which Tremendous Forces come to the Captain’s Aid.
1829CHAPTER VII.
891CHAPTER XXV. An Unexpected Gem Found.
1830CHAPTER VIII.
892CHAPTER XXVI. The Dénouement.
1831CHAPTER IX.
893CHAPTER XXVII. The Last.
1832CHAPTER X.
894PREFACE
1833CHAPTER XI.
895CHAPTER I: Introduces Our Hero, One of His Advisers, and Some of His Difficulties
1834CHAPTER XII.
896CHAPTER II: Describes a First Visit to the Bottom of the Sea
1835CHAPTER XIII.
897CHAPTER III: Refers to a Small Tea-Party, and Touches Very Mildly on Love
1836CHAPTER XIV.
898CHAPTER IV: Divers Matters
1837CHAPTER XV.
899CHAPTER V: Treats of Plots and Plans, Engineering and Otherwise
1838CHAPTER XVI.
900CHAPTER VI: A Sunken Wreck Inspected, Sundry Wonderful Doings Under Water Recorded, and Various Plans Successfully Carried Out
1839LETTER 1.
901CHAPTER VII: Historical but Not Heavy
1840LETTER 2.
902CHAPTER VIII: The Grinding of the Screw
1841LETTER 3.
903CHAPTER IX: Treats of a Leak and Consequent Difficulties
1842LETTER 4.
904CHAPTER X: Anxieties; Disasters; Hopes
1843LETTER 5.
905CHAPTER XI: Tells of Bold Plans, Followed by Bolder Deeds
1844LETTER 6.
906CHAPTER XII: Diving Practice Extraordinary in the East
1845LETTER 7.
907CHAPTER XIII: Treasure Recovered—Accidents Encountered—An Unexpected Discovery—Enemies Met and Circumvented
1846LETTER 8.
908CHAPTER XIV: Miss Pritty’s “Worst Fears” Are More Than Realised
1847LETTER 9.
909CHAPTER XV: Sudden and Bad News Induces Sudden and Good Action
1848LETTER 10.
910CHAPTER XVI: Bearding the Lion in His Den
1849LETTER 11.
911CHAPTER XVII: Recounts the Wild, Fierce, and in Some Respects Peculiar Incidents of a Bush Fight
1850LETTER 12.
912CHAPTER XVIII: Lifts the Curtain Slightly as to Piratical Doings in the Nineteenth Century
1851LETTER 13.
913CHAPTER XIX: A Fight With Malay Pirates
1852LETTER 14.
914CHAPTER XX: The Fight Concluded
1853Battles with the Sea
915CHAPTER XXI: Difficulties of Various Kinds, Also Troubles, and a Discovery
1854CHAPTER I. Heroes of the Lifeboat and Rocket.
916CHAPTER XXII: Miscellaneous Matters, Ending With a “Scrimmage” Under Water
1855CHAPTER II. Describes a Tremendous Battle and a Glorious Victory.
917CHAPTER XXIII: More About the Sea
1856CHAPTER III. Light and Shade in Lifeboat Work.
918CHAPTER XXIV: Taking the Tide at the Ebb
1857CHAPTER IV. Construction and Qualities of the Lifeboat.
919CHAPTER XXV: Shows How Our Hero Formed Plans, How Miss Pritty Formed Plots, and How the Small Domestic Amused Herself
1858CHAPTER V. More Tales of Heroism.
920CHAPTER XXVI: A Climax Is Reached
1859CHAPTER VI. Supplies a few Points for Consideration.
921CHAPTER XXVII: The Last
1860CHAPTER VII. The Life-Saving Rocket.
922CHAPTER I. The Wild Karroo.
1861Memoirs
923CHAPTER II. Introduces a Cape Dutchman and his Family, and Shows the Uncertainty of Human Plans.
1862CHAPTER I. Incidents in Book Making—Introductory.
924CHAPTER III. Describes the somewhat Curious Beginning of Settler-Life in South Africa.
1863CHAPTER II. Life in the Bell Rock Lighthouse.
925CHAPTER IV. Further Particulars of “Settlers’ Town,” and a Start made for the Promised Land.
1864CHAPTER III. Nights with the Fire Brigade.
926CHAPTER V. Adventures and Incidents of the First Night in the “Bush”.
1865CHAPTER IV. A War of Mercy.
927CHAPTER VI. Spreading over the Land.
1866CHAPTER V. Descent into the Cornish Mines.
928CHAPTER VII. The “Location.”
1867CHAPTER VI. The Land of the Vikings.
929CHAPTER VIII. Shows the Pleasures, Pains, and Penalties of Housekeeping in the Bush.
1868CHAPTER VII. The Burglars and the Parson.
930CHAPTER IX. Off to the Highlands and Black Snakes in the Bush.
1869CHAPTER VIII. Jim Greely, the North Sea Skipper.
931CHAPTER X. The Location on the River of Baboons.
1870CHAPTER IX. A Northern Waif.
932CHAPTER XI. Explorations and Hunting Experiences.
1871CHAPTER X. How to make the Best of Life: from a Young Man’s Standpoint.
933CHAPTER XII. Gives some Account of a Great Lion-Hunt.
1872CHAPTER XI. Forgive and Forget: A Lifeboat Story.
934CHAPTER XIII. Adventure with an Ostrich.
1873CHAPTER XII. “Rescue the Perishing.”
935CHAPTER XIV. The Bergenaars.
1874CHAPTER XIII. A Knotty Question.
936CHAPTER XV. Treats of the Zuurveld again, and one or two Surprising Incidents.
1875CHAPTER XIV. Two Remarkable Dreams.
937CHAPTER XVI. The Great Floods of 1823.
1876Analysis
938CHAPTER XVII. Treats of Hopes, Fears, and Prospects, besides describing a Peculiar Battle.
1877Reflection
939CHAPTER XVIII. Fairs, Fights, Free-Trade, Factions, and other Matters.
1878Memorable Quotes
