Held Fast For EnglandFront matterReading editionChapter navigation20 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Front matterA Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) By G. A. Henty.Preface.Chapter 1: "Something Like An Adventure."Chapter 2: A Great Change.Chapter 3: An Unexpected Journey.Chapter 4: Preparations For A Voyage.Chapter 5: A French Privateer.Chapter 6: The Rock Fortress.Chapter 7: Troubles Ahead.Chapter 8: The Siege Begins.Chapter 9: The Antelope.Chapter 10: A Cruise In A Privateer.Chapter 11: Cutting Out A Prize.Chapter 12: A Rich Prize.Chapter 13: Oranges And Lemons.Chapter 14: A Welcome Cargo.Chapter 15: Bob's Mission.Chapter 16: A Cruise In The Brilliant.Chapter 17: The Floating Batteries.Beginning of this editionNext chapter →A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) By G. A. Henty.All chapters and sections (20)Opening pagesFront matterOther sectionsA Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) By G. A. Henty.Preface.Chapters1234567891011121314151617E-text prepared by Martin Robb◇A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) By G. A. Henty. →