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TEN THOUSAND A-YEAR.
Vol. II.

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. |
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II. |
The last chance; and some profitable reflections.—A Quixote; and a friendly statesman, but with an eye to business |
31. |
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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. |
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IV. |
Mr. Titmouse's magnificent kinsman, the Right Honorable the Earl of Dreddlington, G. C. B.—Farewell to Yatton! |
89. |
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V. |
Mr. Titmouse's first introduction to very high life indeed.—A dinner with an Earl, in Grosvenor Square |
134. |
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VI. |
Mr. Titmouse at Yatton, and the splendid festivities attending his inauguration |
170. |
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VII. |
A gentleman in difficulties pondering his position and prospects; never despair.—The Attorney-General, and Mr. Weasel, special pleader.—Suspense and trepidation |
209. |
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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. |
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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. |
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XI. |
Mr. Aubrey in deep waters, where he meets with a companion.—News from Dr. Tatham |
399. |
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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. |
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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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