The Virginians
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1. A TALE OF THE LAST CENTURY2. TO SIR HENRY MADISON, Chief Justice of Madras, this book is inscribed by an affectionate old friend. London, September 7, 1859.3. CHAPTER I. In which one of the Virginians visits home4. CHAPTER II. In which Harry has to pay for his Supper5. CHAPTER III. The Esmonds in Virginia6. CHAPTER IV. In which Harry finds a New Relative7. CHAPTER V. Family Jars8. CHAPTER VI. The Virginians begin to see the World9. CHAPTER VII. Preparations for War10. CHAPTER VIII. In which George suffers from a Common Disease11. CHAPTER IX. Hospitalities12. CHAPTER X. A Hot Afternoon13. CHAPTER XI. Wherein the two Georges prepare for Blood14. CHAPTER XII. News from the Camp15. CHAPTER XIII. Profitless Quest16. CHAPTER XIV. Harry in England17. CHAPTER XV. A Sunday at Castlewood18. CHAPTER XVI. In which Gumbo shows Skill with the Old English Weapon19. CHAPTER XVII. On the Scent20. CHAPTER XVIII. An Old Story21. CHAPTER XIX. Containing both Love and Luck22. CHAPTER XX. Facilis Descensus23. CHAPTER XXI. Samaritans24. CHAPTER XXII. In Hospital25. CHAPTER XXIII. Holidays26. CHAPTER XXIV. From Oakhurst to Tunbridge27. CHAPTER XXV. New Acquaintances28. CHAPTER XXVI. In which we are at a very Great Distance from Oakhurst29. CHAPTER XXVII. Plenus Opus Aleae30. CHAPTER XXVIII. The Way of the World31. CHAPTER XXIX. In which Harry continues to enjoy Otium sine Dignitate32. CHAPTER XXX. Contains a Letter to Virginia33. CHAPTER XXXI. The Bear and the Leader34. CHAPTER XXXII. In which a Family Coach is ordered35. CHAPTER XXXIII. Contains a Soliloquy by Hester36. CHAPTER XXXIV. In which Mr. Warrington treats the Company with Tea and a Ball37. CHAPTER XXXV. Entanglements38. CHAPTER XXXVI. Which seems to mean Mischief39. CHAPTER XXXVII. In which various Matches are fought40. CHAPTER XXXVIII. Sampson and the Philistines41. CHAPTER XXXIX. Harry to the Rescue42. CHAPTER XL. In which Harry pays off an Old Debt, and incurs some New Ones43. CHAPTER XLI. Rake's Progress44. CHAPTER XLII. Fortunatus Nimium45. CHAPTER XLIII. In which Harry flies High46. CHAPTER XLIV. Contains what might, perhaps, have been expected47. CHAPTER XLV. In which Harry finds two Uncles48. CHAPTER XLVI. Chains and Slavery49. CHAPTER XLVII. Visitors in Trouble50. CHAPTER XLVIII. An Apparition51. CHAPTER XLIX. Friends in Need52. CHAPTER L. Contains a Great deal of the Finest Morality53. CHAPTER LI. Conticuere Omnes54. CHAPTER LII. Intentique Ora tenebant55. CHAPTER LIII. Where we remain at the Court End of the Town56. CHAPTER LIV. During which Harry sits smoking his Pipe at Home57. CHAPTER LV. Between Brothers58. CHAPTER LVI. Ariadne59. CHAPTER LVII. In which Mr. Harry's Nose continues to be put out of joint60. CHAPTER LVIII. Where we do what Cats may do61. CHAPTER LIX. In which we are treated to a Play62. CHAPTER LX. Which treats of Macbeth, a Supper, and a Pretty Kettle of63. CHAPTER LXI. In which the Prince marches up the Hill and down again64. CHAPTER LXII. Arma Virumque65. CHAPTER LXIII. Melpomene66. CHAPTER LXIV. In which Harry lives to fight another Day67. CHAPTER LXV. Soldier's Return68. CHAPTER LXVI. In which we go a-courting69. CHAPTER LXVII. In which a Tragedy is acted, and two more are begun70. CHAPTER LXVIII. In which Harry goes westward71. CHAPTER LXIX. A Little Innocent72. CHAPTER LXX. In which Cupid plays a Considerable Part73. CHAPTER LXXI. White Favours74. CHAPTER LXXII. (From the Warrington MS.) In which My Lady is on the Top75. CHAPTER LXXIII. We keep Christmas at Castlewood. 175976. CHAPTER LXXIV. News from Canada77. CHAPTER LXXV. The Course of True Love78. CHAPTER LXXVI. Informs us how Mr. Warrington jumped into a Landau79. CHAPTER LXXVII. And how everybody got out again80. CHAPTER LXXVIII. Pyramus and Thisbe81. CHAPTER LXXIX. Containing both Comedy and Tragedy82. CHAPTER LXXX. Pocahontas83. CHAPTER LXXXI. Res Angusta Domi84. CHAPTER LXXXII. Miles's Moidore85. CHAPTER LXXXIII. Troubles and Consolations86. CHAPTER LXXXIV. In which Harry submits to the Common Lot87. CHAPTER LXXXV. Inveni Portum88. CHAPTER LXXXVI. At Home89. CHAPTER LXXXVII. The Last of God Save the King90. CHAPTER LXXXVIII. Yankee Doodle comes to Town91. CHAPTER LXXXIX. A Colonel without a Regiment92. CHAPTER XC93. CHAPTER XCI. Satis Pugnae94. CHAPTER XCII. Under Vine and Fig-Tree