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Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 2.

Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 2.

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TEN THOUSAND A-YEAR.



Vol. II.





title



TEN

THOUSAND A-YEAR.



BY


SAMUEL WARREN, F.R.S.



Vol. II.



BOSTON:
LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY.
1900.




University Press:
John Wilson and Son, Cambridge.




CONTENTS TO VOL. II.

CHAP.     PAGE

I.

 

After the battle.—The behavior of the belligerents; and an adventurous project of Mr. Gammon's

1.

II.

 

The last chance; and some profitable reflections.—A Quixote; and a friendly statesman, but with an eye to business

31.

III.

 

Mr. Aubrey surrenders at discretion; and the opposing generals hold a council of war.—A glimpse of the Reverend Dismal Horror; and Mr. Quirk's entertainment to Mr. and Mrs. Tag-rag

60.

IV.

 

Mr. Titmouse's magnificent kinsman, the Right Honorable the Earl of Dreddlington, G. C. B.—Farewell to Yatton!

89.

V.

 

Mr. Titmouse's first introduction to very high life indeed.—A dinner with an Earl, in Grosvenor Square

134.

VI.

 

Mr. Titmouse at Yatton, and the splendid festivities attending his inauguration

170.

VII.

 

A gentleman in difficulties pondering his position and prospects; never despair.—The Attorney-General, and Mr. Weasel, special pleader.—Suspense and trepidation

209.

VIII.

 

Mr. Aubrey's interview with Mr. Gammon; followed by some philosophical reflections on life.—Messrs. Yahoo and Fitz-Snooks versus Titmouse; and Gammon versus them all.—Tippetiwink

251.

IX.

 

Titmouse become a great lion.—The Marquis Gants-Jaunes de Millefleurs; and the Reverend Morphine Velvet.—Mr. Titmouse presented at court after a slight accident to the Earl of Dreddlington

304.

X.

 

A drop of the golden shower falls on Mr. Tag-rag, who receives promotion.—Mr. Titmouse receives the Earl of Dreddlington and Lady Cecilia, the Marquis Gants-Jaunes de Millefleurs, Mr. Venom Tuft, and Mr. Gammon, at Yatton.—Mr. Gammon and the Earl of Dreddlington.—Sapping and Mining.—Lady Cecilia and her three lovers; with her father's masterly diplomacy in favor of one of them

345.

XI.

 

Mr. Aubrey in deep waters, where he meets with a companion.—News from Dr. Tatham

399.

XII.

 

A communication from Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap.—Mr. Gammon in Vivian Street, after the manner of a snake in a dove-cote.—Mr. Quirk's contemplated action for breach of promise of marriage

429.

XIII.

 

How Mr. Titmouse courted the Lady Cecilia.—Mr. Titmouse stands for the borough of Yatton, but unexpectedly encounters a formidable opponent

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