THE LIST OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

Birth—My father—Tamerlane—Ben Brain—French Protestants—East Anglia—Sorrow and troubles—True peace—A beautiful child—Foreign grave—Mirrors—The Alpine country—Emblems—Slowness of speech—The Jew—Some strange gestures 1–9

CHAPTER TWO

Barracks and lodgings—A camp—The viper—A delicate child—Blackberry time—Meum and tuum—Hythe—The Golgotha—Daneman’s skull—Superhuman stature—Stirring times—The sea-bord 10–16

CHAPTER THREE

Pretty D---—The venerable church—The stricken heart—Dormant energies—The small packet—Nerves—The books—A picture—Mountain-like billows—The footprint—Spirit of De Foe—Reasoning powers—Terrors of God—Heads of the dragons—High-Church clerk—A journey—My father recalled to his regiment—The drowned country 17–26

CHAPTER FOUR

Norman Cross—Wide expanse—Vive l’Empereur—Unpruned woods—Man with the bag—Froth and conceit—I beg your pardon—Growing timid—About three o’clock—Taking one’s ease—Cheek on the ground—King of the vipers—Frenchmen and water 27–34

CHAPTER FIVE

The tent—Man and woman—Dark and swarthy—Manner of speaking—Bad money—Transfixed—Faltering tone—Little basket—High opinion—Plenty of good—Keeping guard—Tilted cart—Rubricals—Jasper—The right sort—The horseman—John Newton—The alarm—Gentle brothers 35–45

CHAPTER SIX

Three years—Lilly’s grammar—Proficiency—Ignorant of figures—The school bell—Order of succession—Persecution—What are we to do?—Northward—A goodly scene—Haunted ground—The feats of chivalry—Rivers—And over the brig 46–53

CHAPTER SEVEN

The Castle—A father’s inquiries—Scotch language—A determination—Bui hin Digri—Good Scotchman—Difference of races—Ne’er a haggis—Pugnacious people—Wha are ye, man?—The Nor’ Loch—Gestures wild—The bicker—Wild-looking figure 54–62

CHAPTER EIGHT

Expert climbers—The crags—Something red—The horrible edge—David Haggart—Fine materials—Victory—Extraordinary robber—Ruling passion 63–67

CHAPTER NINE

Napoleon—The storm—The cove—Up the country—The trembling hand—Irish—Tough battle—Tipperary hills—Elegant lodgings—Fair specimen 68–74

CHAPTER TEN

Protestant young gentlemen—The Greek letters—Open chimney—Murtagh—To Paris and Salamanca—Nothing to do—To whit, to whoo!—Christmas 75–79

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Templemore—Devil’s Mountain—No companion—Force of circumstance—Way of the world—Ruined castle—Grim and desolate—Donjon—My own house 80–85

CHAPTER TWELVE

A visit—Figure of a man—The dog of peace—The raw wound—The guardroom—Boy soldier—Person in authority—Never solitary—Clergyman and family—Still-hunting—Fairy man—Near sunset—Bagg—Left-handed hitter—At Swanton Morley 86–94

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Groom and cob—Strength and symmetry—Where’s the saddle?—The first ride—No more fatigue—Love for horses—The pursuit of words—Philologist and Pegasus—The smith—What more, agrah? 95–101

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

A fine old city—Norman master-work—Lollards’ Hole—Good blood—The Spaniard’s sword—Old retired officer—Writing to a duke—God help the child—Nothing like Jacob—Irish brigades—Old Sergeant Meredith—I have been young—Idleness—The bookstall—A portrait—A banished priest 102–110

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Monsieur Dante—Condemned musket—Sporting—Sweet rivulet—The Earl’s Home—The pool—The sonorous voice—What dost thou read?—The man of peace—Of Zohar and of Mishna—The money-changers 111–117

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Fair of horses—Looks of respect—The fast trotter—Pair of eyes—Strange men—Jasper, your pal—Force of blood—The young lady with diamonds 118–123

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

The tents—Pleasant discourse—I am Pharaoh—Shifting for one’s self—Horse-shoes—This is wonderful—Bless your wisdom—A pretty manœuvre—Ill day to the Romans—My name is Herne—A singular people—An original speech 124–132

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

What profession?—Not fitted for a Churchman—Erratic course—The bitter draught—Principle of woe—Thou wouldst be joyous—What ails you? 133–136

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Agreeable delusions—Youth—A profession—Ab Gwilym—Glorious English law—There they pass—My dear old master—The deal desk—The Language of the tents—Where is Morfydd?—Go to—Only once 137–144

CHAPTER TWENTY

Silver grey—Good word for everybody—A remarkable youth—The archdeacon—Reading the Bible 145–148

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

The eldest son—Saying of wild Finland—The critical time—Vaunting polls—One thing wanted—A father’s blessing—Miracle of art—The Pope’s house—The young enthusiast—Pictures of England—Persist and wrestle—Of the little dark man 149–154

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

Desire for novelty—Lives of the lawless—Countenances—Old yeoman and dame—We live near the sea—Uncouth-looking volume—The other condition—Draoitheac—A dilemma—The Antinomian—Lodowick Muggleton—Anders Vedel 155–162

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

The two individuals—The long pipe—The Germans—Werther—The female Quaker—Suicide—Gibbon—Jesus of Bethlehem—Fill your glass—Shakespeare—English at Minden—Melancholy Swayne Vonved—Are you happy?—Improve yourself in German 163–171

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

The alehouse-keeper—Compassion for the rich—Old English gentleman—How is this?—Madeira—The Greek Parr—Twenty languages—Winter’s health—About the fight—A sporting gentleman—Flattened nose—That pightle—The surly nod 172–179

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

Doubts—Wise king of Jerusalem—Let me see—A thousand years—Nothing new—The crowd—The hymn—Faith—Charles Wesley—There he stood—Farewell, brother—Death—Wind on the heath 180–187

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

The flower of the grass—Days of pugilism—The rendezvous—Jews—Bruisers of England—Winter, spring—Well-earned bays—The fight—The huge black cloud—A frame of adamant—The storm—Dukkeripens—The barouche—The rain-gushes 188–195

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

My father—Premature decay—The easy-chair—A few questions—So you told me—A difficult language—They call it Haik—Misused opportunities—Saul—Want of candour—Don’t weep—Heaven forgive me—Dated from Paris—I wish he were here—A father’s reminiscences—Vanities 196–204

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

My brother’s arrival—A dying father—Christ 205–207

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

The greeting—Queer figure—Cheer up—The cheerful fire—The trepidation—Let him come in 208–211

CHAPTER THIRTY

The sinister glance—Excellent correspondent—Quite original—My system—A losing trade—Merit—Starting a Review—What have you got?—Dairyman’s Daughter—Oxford principles—How is this? 212–218

CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

The walk—London’s Cheape—Street of the Lombards—Strange bridge—Main arch—The roaring gulf—The boat—Cly-faking—A comfort—No trap 219–225

CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

The tanner—The hotel—Drinking claret—London journal—New field—Commonplaceness—The three individuals—Botheration—Both frank and ardent 226–231

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

Dine with the publisher—Religions—No animal food—Unprofitable discussions—principles of criticism—The book market—Newgate lives—Goethe—German acquirements—Moral dignity 232–237

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

Two volumes—Editor—Quintilian—Loose money 238–240

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

Francis Ardry—Certain sharpers—Brave and eloquent—Opposites—Flinging the bones—In strange places—A batch of dogs—Redoubled application 241–245

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

Occupations—Traduttore traditore—Ode to the Mist—Apple and pear—Reviewing—Current literature—Oxford-like manner—A plain story—Ill-regulated mind—Unsnuffed candle—Dreams 246–251

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN

My brother—Fits of crying—Mayor-elect—The committee—The Norman arch—A word of Greek—The Church and the State—At my own expense 252–256

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

Painter of the heroic—I’ll go!—A modest peep—Who is this?—A capital Pharaoh—Disproportionably short—Imaginary picture—About English figures 257–260

CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

No authority whatever—Interference—Wondrous farrago—Brandt and Struensee—What a life!—The hearse—Mortal relics—Great poet—Fashion and fame—A difference—Good for nothing 261–267

CHAPTER FORTY

London Bridge—Why not?—Every heart has its own bitters—Wicked boys—Give me my book—A fright 268–271

CHAPTER FORTY-ONE

Decrease of the Review—Homer himself—Bread and cheese—Finger and thumb—Impossible to find—Something grand—Universal mixture—Publisher 272–276

CHAPTER FORTY-TWO

Francis Ardry—That won’t do, sir—Observe my gestures—I think you improve—Better than politics—Delightful young Frenchwoman—A burning shame—Paunch—Voltaire—Lump of sugar 277–282

CHAPTER FORTY-THREE

Progress—Glorious John—Utterly unintelligible 283–284

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR

The old spot—A long history—Thou shalt not steal—No harm—Education—Necessity—Foam on your lip—Metaphor—Fur cap—I don’t know him 285–291

CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE

Bought and exchanged—Quite empty—A new firm—Bibles—Countenance of a lion—Clap of thunder—Lost it—Clearly a right—Goddess of the Mint 292–297

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX

The pickpocket—Strange rencounter—Drag him along—A great service—Things of importance—Philological matters—A mother of languages 298–301

CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN

New acquaintance—Wired cases—Bread and wine—Armenian colonies—Learning without money—What a language—The tide—Your foible—Learning of the Haiks—Pressing invitation 302–307

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT

What to do—Strong enough—Fame and profit—Alliterative euphony—A plan—Bagnigge Wells 308–311

CHAPTER FORTY-NINE

Singular personage—A large sum—Papa of Rome—Armenians—Roots of Ararat—Regular features 312–315

CHAPTER FIFTY

Wish fulfilled—Extraordinary figure—Bueno—Noah—The two faces—I don’t blame him—Of money 316–319

CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE

The one half-crown—Merit in patience—Cementer of friendship—Dreadful perplexity—The usual guttural—Armenian letters—Pure helplessness 320–324

CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO

Kind of stupor—Peace of God—Divine hand—Farewell, child—The fair—The massive edifice—The battered tars—Lost! lost!—Good-day, gentlemen 325–329

CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE

Singular table—No money—Out of employ—My bonnet—We of the thimble—Good wages—Wisely resolved—Strangest way in the world—Fat gentleman—Not such another—First edition—Not easy—Won’t close—Avella gorgio—Alarmed look 330–338

CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR

Mr. Petulengro—Rommany Rye—Lil-writers—One’s own horn—Lawfully-earnt money—The wooded hill—A favourite—Shop window—Much wanted 339–343

CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE

Bread and water—Fair play—Fashionable life—Colonel B--- or Joseph Sell—The kindly glow 344–347

CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX

Considerably sobered—The power of writing—The tempter—The hungry talent—Work concluded 348–350

CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN

Nervous look—The bookseller’s wife—The last stake—Terms—God forbid!—Will you come to tea? 351–354

CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT

Indisposition—A resolution—Poor equivalents—The piece of gold—Flashing eyes—How beautiful 355–358

CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE

The milestone—Meditation—Want to get up?—Sixteen shillings—Near-hand wheeler—All right 359–362

CHAPTER SIXTY

The still hour—A thrill—The wondrous circle—The shepherd—Heaps and barrows—What do you mean?—The milk of the plains—Hengist spared it 363–367

CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE

The river—The arid downs—A prospect 368–369

CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO

The hostelry—Life uncertain—Open countenance—The grand point—Thank you, master—A hard mother—Poor dear!—The odds—The better country—English fashion—Landlord-looking person 370–375

CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE

Primitive habits—Rosy-faced damsel—A pleasant moment—Suit of black—The furtive glance—The mighty round—These degenerate times—The newspaper—The evil chance—I must congratulate you 376–381

CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR

New acquaintance—Old French style—The portrait—Taciturnity—The evergreen tree—The dark hour—The flash—Ancestors—A fortunate man—A posthumous child—Antagonist ideas—The hawks—Flaws—The pony—Irresistible impulse—Favourable crisis—Topmost branch—Ashamed 382–392

CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE

Maternal anxiety—The baronet—Little zest—Mr. Speaker!—Craving—Spirited address—Author 393–397

CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX

Trepidations—Subtle principle—Perverse imagination—Are they mine?—Another book—How hard!—Agricultural dinner—Incomprehensible actions—Inmost bosom—Give it up—Rascally newspaper 398–404

CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN

Disturbed slumbers—The bed-post—Two wizards—What can I do?—Real library—The Rev. Mr. Platitude—Toleration to Dissenters—Paradox—Sword of St. Peter—Enemy to humbug—High principles—False concord—The damsel—What religion?—The further conversation—That would never do! 405–414

CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT

Elastic step—Disconsolate party—Not the season—Mend your draught—Good ale—Crotchet—Hammer and tongs—Schoolmaster—True Eden life—Flaming Tinman—Twice my size—Hard at work—My poor wife—Grey Moll—A Bible—Half-and-half—What to do—Half inclined—In no time—On one condition only—Don’t stare—Like unto the wind 415–426

CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE

Effects of corn—One night longer—The hoofs—A stumble—Are you hurt?—What a difference—Drowsy—Maze of bushes—Housekeeping—Sticks and furze—The driftway—An account of stock 427–434

CHAPTER SEVENTY

New profession—Beautiful night—Jupiter—Sharp and shrill—Rommany chi—All alone—Three-and-sixpence—What is Rommany?—Be civil—Parraco tute—Slight start—Grateful—The rustling 435–442

CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE

Friend of Slingsby—All quiet—Danger—The two cakes—Children in the wood—Don’t be angry—In deep thought—Temples throbbing—Deadly sick—Another blow—No answer—How old are you?—Play and sacrament—Heavy heart—Song of poison—The drow of gypsies—The dog—Of Ely’s church—Get up, bebee—The vehicle—Can you speak?—The oil 443–454

CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWO

Desired effect—The three oaks—Winifred—Things of time—With God’s will—The preacher—Creature comforts—Croesaw—Welsh and English—Chester 455–460

CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREE

Morning hymn—Much alone—John Bunyan—Beholden to nobody—Sixty-five—Sober greeting—Early Sabbaths—Finny brood—The porch—No fortune-telling—The master’s niece—Doing good—The groans and voices—Pechod Ysprydd Glan 461–468

CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR

The following day—Pride—Thriving trade—Tylwyth Teg—About Ellis Wyn—Sleeping bard—The incalculable good—Fearful agony—The tale 469–473

CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE

Taking a cup—Getting to heaven—After breakfast—Wooden gallery—Mechanical habit—Reserved and gloomy—Last words—A long time—From the clouds—Momentary chill—Pleasing anticipation 474–480

CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX

Hasty farewell—Lofty rock—Wrestlings of Jacob—No rest—Ways of Providence—Two females—Foot of the Cross—Enemy of souls—Perplexed—Lucky hour—Valetudinarian—Methodists—Fervent in your prayer—You Saxons—Weak creatures—Very agreeable—Almost happy—Kindness and solicitude 481–490

CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN

Getting late—Seven years old—Chastening—Go forth—London—Same eyes—Common occurrence 491–494

CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT

Low and calm—Much better—The blessed effect 495–497

CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE

Deep interest—Goodly country—Two mansions—Welshman’s Candle—Beautiful universe—Godly discourse—Fine church—Points of doctrine—Strange adventures—The Pontiff—Evil spirit 498–504

CHAPTER EIGHTY

The border—Thank you both—Pipe and fiddle 505–507

CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE

At a funeral—Two days ago—Very coolly—Roman woman—Well and hearty—Somewhat dreary—Plum pudding—Roman fashion—Quite different—The dark lane—Beyond time—Fine fellow—Like a wild cat—Pleasant enough spot—No gloves 508–517

CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWO

Offence and defence—I’m satisfied—Fond of solitude—Possession of property—Winding path 518–520

CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE

Highly poetical—Volundr—Grecian mythology—Making a petul—Spite of dukkerin—Heaviness 521–525

CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOUR

Several causes—Frogs and eftes—Gloom and twilight—What should I do?—‘Our Father’—Fellow-men—What a mercy!—History of Saul—Pitch dark 526–531

CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE

Free and independent—I don’t see why—Oats—A noise—Unwelcome visitors—What’s the matter?—Good-day to ye—The tall girl—Dovrefeld—Blow on the face—Civil enough—What’s this?—Vulgar woman—Hands off—Gasping for breath—Long Melford—A pretty manœuvre—A long draught—Animation—It won’t do—Nomalice—Bad people 532–544

CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX

At tea—Vapours—Of Isopel Berners—So softly and kindly—Sweet pretty creature—Bread and water—Truth and constancy—Very strangely 545–549

CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVEN

Hubbub of voices—No offence—The guests 550–551

CHAPTER EIGHTY-EIGHT

A Radical—Simple-looking man—Church of England—The President—Aristocracy—Gin and water—Mending the roads—Persecuting Church—Simon de Montfort—Broken bells—Get up—Not for the Pope—Quay of New York—Mumpers’ Dingle—No wish to fight—First draught—Half a crown broke 552–561

CHAPTER EIGHTY-NINE

The dingle—Give them ale—Not over complimentary—America—Many people—Washington—Promiscuous company—Language of the roads—The old women—Some numerals—The man in black 562–567

CHAPTER NINETY

Buona sera—Rather apprehensive—The steep bank—Lovely virgin—Hospitality—Tory minister—Custom of the country—Sneering smile—Wandering Zigan—Gypsies’ cloaks—Certain faculty—Acute answer—Various ways—Addio—The best Hollands 568–575

CHAPTER NINETY-ONE

Excursions—Adventurous English—Opaque forests 576–577

CHAPTER NINETY-TWO

The landlord—Rather too old—Without a shilling—Reputation—A fortnight ago—Liquids—Irrational beings—Parliament cove—My brewer 578–583

CHAPTER NINETY-THREE

Another visit—Clever man—Another statue 584–586

CHAPTER NINETY-FOUR

Prerogative—Feeling of gratitude—A long history—Alliterative style—Advantageous specimen—Jesuit benefice—Not sufficient—Queen Stork’s tragedy—Good sense—Grandeur and gentility—Ironmonger’s daughter—Clan Mac-Sycophant—Lickspittles—A curiosity—Newspaper editors—Charles the Simple—High-flying ditty—Dissenters—Lower classes—Priestley’s house—Ancestors—Austin—Renovating glass—Money—Quite original 587–601

CHAPTER NINETY-FIVE

Wooded retreat—Fresh shoes—Wood fire—Ash, when green—Queen of China—Cleverest people—Declensions—Armenian—Thunder—Deep olive—What do you mean?—Bushes—Wood pigeon—Old Göthe 602–610

CHAPTER NINETY-SIX

A shout—A fireball—See to the horses—Passing away—Gap in the hedge—On three wheels—Why do you stop?—No craven heart—The cordial—Bags 611–616

CHAPTER NINETY-SEVEN

Fire of charcoal—The new-comer—No wonder!—Not a blacksmith—A love affair—Gretna Green—A cool thousand—Family estates—Borough interest—Grand education—Let us hear—Already quarrelling—Honourable parents—Not common people 617–625

CHAPTER NINETY-EIGHT

An exordium—Fine ships—High Barbary captains—Free-born Englishmen—Monstrous figure—Swashbuckler—The grand coaches—The footmen—A travelling expedition—Black Jack—Nelson’s cannon—Pharaoh’s butler—A diligence—Two passengers—Sharking priest—Virgilio—Lessons in Italian—Two opinions—Holy Mary—Priestly confederates—Methodist—Like a sepulchre—All for themselves 626–639

CHAPTER NINETY-NINE

A cloister—Half English—New acquaintance—Mixed liquors—Turning Papist—Purposes of charity—Foreign religion—Melancholy—Elbowing and pushing—Outlandish sight—The figure—I don’t care for you—Merry-andrews—One good—Religion of my country—Fellow of spirit—A dispute—The next morning—Proper dignity—Fetish country 640–651

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED

Nothing but gloom—Sporting character—Gouty Tory—Reformado footman—Peroration—Good-night 652–655