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CONTENTS
## THE EXPEDITION OF HUMPHRY CLINKER
TRAVELS THROUGH FRANCE AND ITALY
## THE ADVENTURES OF PEREGRINE PICKLE
## THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM
## THE ADVENTURES OF SIR LAUNCELOT GREAVES
## ADVENTURES OF FERDINAND COUNT FATHOM
## HISTORY From WILLIAM and MARY to GEORGE II
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THE EXPEDITION OF HUMPHRY CLINKER by Tobias Smollett
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C4084 THE ADVENTURES OF
PEREGRINE PICKLE IN WHICH ARE INCLUDED MEMOIRS OF A LADY OF QUALITY By
Tobias Smollett VOLUME I.
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CONTENTS CHAPTER I. An Account of Mr. Gamaliel Pickle-The Disposition
of his Sister described-He yields to her Solicitations, and returns to
the Country. CHAPTER II. He is made acquainted with the Characters of
Commodore Trunnion and his Adherents-Meets with them by Accident, and
contracts an Intimacy with that Commander. CHAPTER III. Mrs. Grizzle
exerts herself in finding a proper Match for her Brother; who is
accordingly introduced to the young Lady, whom he marries in due Season.
CHAPTER IV. The Behaviour of Mrs. Grizzle at the Wedding, with an
Account of the Guests. CHAPTER V. Mrs. Pickle assumes the Reins of
Government in her own Family-Her Sister-in-law undertakes an Enterprise
of great Moment, but is for some time diverted from her Purpose by a
very interesting Consideration. CHAPTER VI. Mrs. Grizzle is
indefatigable in gratifying her Sister's Longings-Peregrine is born, and
managed contrary to the Directions and Remonstrances of his Aunt, who is
disgusted upon that account, and resumes the Plan which she had before
rejected. CHAPTER VII. Divers Stratagems are invented and put in
practice, in order to overcome the obstinacy of Trunnion, who, at
length, is teased and tortured into the Noose of Wedlock. CHAPTER VIII.
Preparations are made for the Commodore's Wedding, which is delayed by
an Accident that hurried him the Lord knows whither. CHAPTER IX. He is
found by Lieutenant-Reconducted to his own House-Married to Mrs.
Grizzle, who meets with a small misfortune in the Night, and asserts her
Prerogative next Morning, in consequence of which her Husband's Eye is
endangered. CHAPTER X. The Commodore being in some cases restive, his
Lady has recourse to Artifice in the Establishment of her Throne-She
exhibits Symptoms of Pregnancy, to the unspeakable joy of Trunnion, who,
nevertheless, is balked in his expectation. CHAPTER XI. Mrs. Trunnion
erects a Tyranny in the Garrison, while her Husband conceives an
affection for his Nephew Perry, who manifests a peculiarity of
disposition even in his tender years. CHAPTER XII. Peregrine is sent to
a boarding-school-Becomes remarkable for his Genius and Ambition.
CHAPTER XIII. The Commodore takes Peregrine under his own care-The Boy
arrives at the Garrison-Is strangely received by his own Mother-Enters
into a Confederacy with Hatchway and Pipes, and executes a couple of
waggish Enterprises upon his Aunt. CHAPTER XIV. He is also, by their
device, engaged in an Adventure with the Exciseman, who does not find
his Account in his own Drollery. CHAPTER XV. The Commodore detects the
Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a tutor for Peregrine, whom
he settles in Winchester School. CHAPTER XVI. Peregrine distinguishes
himself among his School-fellows, exposes his Tutor, and attracts the
particular Notice of the Master. CHAPTER XVII. He is concerned in a
dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener-Sublimes his Ideas,
commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
CHAPTER XVIII. He inquires into the Situation of this young Lady, with
whom he is enamoured-Elopes from School-Is found by the Lieutenant,
conveyed to Winchester, and sends a Letter with a copy of verses to his
Mistress. CHAPTER XIX. His Messenger meets with a Misfortune, to which
he applies a very extraordinary Expedient that is attended with strange
Consequences. CHAPTER XX. Peregrine is summoned to attend his Uncle-Is
more and more hated by his own Mother-Appeals to his Father, whose
Condescension is defeated by the Dominion of his Wife. CHAPTER XXI.
Trunnion is enraged at the conduct of Pickle-Peregrine resents the
Injustice of his Mother, to whom he explains his Sentiments in a Letter-
Is entered at the University of Oxford, where he signalizes himself as a
Youth of an enterprising Genius. CHAPTER XXII. He is insulted by his
Tutor, whom he lampoons-Makes a considerable Progress in Polite
Literature; and, in an Excursion to Windsor, meets with Emilia by
accident, and is very coldly received. CHAPTER XXIII. After sundry
unsuccessful Efforts, he finds means to come to an Explanation with his
Mistress; and a Reconciliation ensues. CHAPTER XXIV. He achieves an
Adventure at the Assembly, and quarrels with his Governor. CHAPTER XXV.
He receives a Letter from his Aunt, breaks with the Commodore, and
disobliges the Lieutenant, who, nevertheless, undertakes his Cause.
CHAPTER XXVI. He becomes Melancholy and Despondent-Is favoured with the
condescending Letter from his Uncle-Reconciles himself to his Governor,
and sets out with Emilia and her Friend for Mrs. Gauntlet's House.
CHAPTER XXVII. They meet with a dreadful Alarm on the Road-Arrive at
their Journey's end-Peregrine is introduced to Emily's Brother-These two
young Gentlemen misunderstand each other-Pickle departs for the
Garrison. CHAPTER XXVIII. Peregrine is overtaken by Mr. Gauntlet, with
whom he fights a Duel, and contracts an intimate Friendship-He arrives
at the Garrison, and finds his Mother as implacable as ever-He is
insulted by his Brother Gam, whose Preceptor he disciplines with a
Horsewhip. CHAPTER XXIX. He projects a plan of Revenge, which is
executed against the Curate. CHAPTER XXX. Mr. Sackbut and his Pupil
conspire against Peregrine, who, being apprised of their Design by his
Sister, takes measures for counterworking their Scheme, which is
executed by mistake upon Mr. Gauntlet-this young Soldier meets with a
cordial reception from the Commodore, who generously decoys him into his
own interest. CHAPTER XXXI. The two young Gentlemen display their
talents for Gallantry, in the course of which they are involved in a
ludicrous circumstance of Distress, and afterwards take Vengeance on the
Author of their Mishap. CHAPTER XXXII. The Commodore sends a Challenge
to Gamaliel, and is imposed upon by a waggish invention of the
Lieutenant, Peregrine, and Gauntlet. CHAPTER XXXIII. Peregrine takes
leave of his Aunt and Sister-Sets out from the Garrison-Parts with his
Uncle and Hatchway on the Road, and with his Governor arrives in safety
at Dover. CHAPTER XXXIV. He adjusts the Method of his Correspondence
with Gauntlet; meets by accident with an Italian Charlatan, and a
certain Apothecary, who proves to be a noted Character. CHAPTER XXXV.
He embarks for France-Is overtaken by a Storm-Is surprised with the
Appearance of Pipes-Lands at Calais, and has an Affray with the Officers
at the Custom-house. CHAPTER XXXVI. He makes a fruitless Attempt in
Gallantry-Departs for Boulogne, where he spends the evening with certain
English Exiles. CHAPTER XXXVII. Proceeds for the Capital-Takes up his
Lodging at Bernay, where he is overtaken by Mr. Hornbeck, whose Head he
longs to fortify. CHAPTER XXXVIII. They set out in company, breakfast
at Abbeville, dine at Amiens and, about eleven o'clock, arrive at
Chantilly where Peregrine executes a Plan which he had concerted upon
Hornbeck. CHAPTER XXXIX. He is involved in an Adventure at Paris, and
taken prisoner by the City Guard-Becomes acquainted with a French
Nobleman, who introduces him in the Beau Monde. CHAPTER XL. Acquires a
distinct Idea of the French Government-Quarrels with a Mousquetaire,
whom he afterwards fights and vanquishes, after having punished him for
interfering in his amorous Recreations. CHAPTER XLI. Mr. Jolter
threatens to leave him on account of his Misconduct, which he promises
to rectify; but his Resolution is defeated by the Impetuosity of his
Passions-He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes with him
from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the British
Ambassador. CHAPTER XLII. Peregrine resolves to return to England-Is
diverted with the odd Characters of two of his Countrymen, with whom he
contracts an acquaintance in the Apartments of the Palais Royal. CHAPTER
XLIII. He introduces his new Friends to Mr. Jolter, with whom the
Doctor enters into a Dispute upon Government, which had well nigh
terminated in open War. CHAPTER XLIV. The Doctor prepares an
Entertainment in the Manner of the Ancients, which is attended with
divers ridiculous Circumstances. CHAPTER XLV. The Painter is persuaded
to accompany Pickle to a Masquerade in Woman's Apparel--Is engaged in a
troublesome Adventure, and, with his Companion, conveyed to the
Bastille. CHAPTER XLVI. By the Fidelity of Pipes, Jolter is informed of
his Pupil's fate-Confers with the Physician-Applies to the Ambassador,
who, with great difficulty, obtains the Discharge of the Prisoners on
certain Conditions. CHAPTER XLVII. Peregrine makes himself Merry at the
Expense of the Painter, who curses his Landlady, and breaks with the
Doctor. CHAPTER XLVIII. Pallet conceives a hearty Contempt for his
Fellow-traveller, and attaches himself to Pickle, who, nevertheless,
persecutes him with his mischievous Talent upon the Road to Flanders.
CHAPTER XLIX. Nor is the Physician sacred from his Ridicule-They reach
Arras, where our Adventurer engages in Play with two French Officers,
who, next Morning, give the Landlord an interesting Proof of their
Importance. CHAPTER L. Peregrine moralizes upon their Behaviour, which
is condemned by the Doctor, and defended by the Governor-They arrive in
safety at Lisle, dine at an Ordinary, visit the Citadel-The Physician
quarrels with a North Briton, who is put in Arrest. CHAPTER LI. Pickle
engages with a Knight of Malta, in a Conversation upon the English
Stage, which is followed by a Dissertation on the Theatres of the
Ancients, by the Doctor. CHAPTER LII. An Adventure happens to Pipes, in
consequence of which he is dismissed from Peregrine's Service-The whole
Company set out for Ghent, in the Diligence-Our Hero is captivated by a
Lady in that Carriage-Interests her spiritual Director in his behalf.
CHAPTER LIII. He makes some Progress in her Affections-Is interrupted
by a Dispute between Jolter and the Jew-Appeases the Wrath of the
Capuchin, who procures for him an interview with his fair Enslaver, in
which he finds himself deceived. CHAPTER LIV. He makes another Effort
to towards the Accomplishment of his Wish, which is postponed by a
strange Accident. CHAPTER LV. They depart from Ghent-Our Hero engages
in a Political Dispute with his Mistress, whom he offends, and pacifies
with Submission-He practises an Expedient to detain the Carriage at
Alost, and confirms the Priest in his Interest. CHAPTER LVI. The French
Coquette entraps the Heart of the Jew, against whom Pallet enters into a
Conspiracy, by which Peregrine is again disappointed, and the Hebrew's
Incontinence exposed. CHAPTER LVII. Pallet endeavouring to unravel the
Mystery of the Treatment he had received, falls out of the Frying-pan
into the Fire. CHAPTER LVIII. Peregrine, almost distracted with his
Disappointment, conjures the fair Fleming to permit his Visits at
Brussels-She withdraws from his Pursuit. CHAPTER LIX. Peregrine meets
with Mrs. Hornbeck, and is consoled for his Loss-His Valet-de-chambre is
embroiled with her Duenna, whom, however, he finds means to appease.
CHAPTER LX. Hornbeck is informed of his Wife's Adventure with
Peregrine, for whom he prepares a Stratagem, which is rendered
ineffectual by the Information of Pipes-The Husband is ducked for his
Intention, and our Hero apprehended by the Patrol. CHAPTER LXI.
Peregrine is released-Jolter confounded at his mysterious Conduct-A
Contest happens between the Poet and Painter, who are reconciled by the
Mediation of their Fellow-Travellers. CHAPTER LXII. The Travellers
depart for Antwerp, at which place the Painter gives a loose to his
Enthusiasm. CHAPTER LXIII. Peregrine artfully foments a Quarrel between
Pallet and the Physician, who fight a Duel on the Ramparts. CHAPTER
LXIV. The Doctor exults in his Victory-They set out for Rotterdam,
where they are entertained by two Dutch Gentlemen in a Yacht, which is
overturned in the Maese, to the manifest hazard of the Painter's Life-
They spend the Evening with their Entertainers, and next Day visit a
Cabinet of Curiosities. CHAPTER LXV. They proceed to the Hague; from
whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy-Visit
the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-
of-War-They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden-Return to
Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his
Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich. CHAPTER LXVI. Peregrine
delivers his Letters of Recommendation at London, and returns to the
Garrison, to the unspeakable joy of the Commodore and his whole Family.
CHAPTER LXVII. Sees his Sister happily married-Visits Emilia, who
receives him according to his Deserts. CHAPTER LXVIII. He attends his
Uncle with great Affection during a Fit of Illness-Sets out again for
London-Meets with his Friend Godfrey, who is prevailed upon to accompany
him to Bath; on the Road to which Place they chance to Dine with a
Person who entertains them with a curious Account of a certain Company
of Adventurers. CHAPTER LXIX. Godfrey executes a Scheme at Bath, by
which a whole Company of Sharpers is ruined. CHAPTER LXX. The two
Friends eclipse all their Competitors in Gallantry, and practise a
pleasant Project of Revenge upon the Physicians of the Place. CHAPTER
LXXI. Peregrine humbles a noted Hector, and meets with a strange
Character at the House of a certain Lady. CHAPTER LXXII. He cultivates
an Acquaintance with the Misanthrope, who favours him with a short
Sketch of his own History. CHAPTER LXXIII. Peregrine arrives at the
Garrison, where he receives the last Admonitions of Commodore Trunnion,
who next Day resigns his Breath, and is buried according to his own
Directions-Some Gentlemen in the Country make a fruitless Attempt to
accommodate Matters betwixt Mr. Gamaliel Pickle and his eldest Son.
CHAPTER LXXIV. The young Gentleman, having settled his domestic
Affairs, arrives in London, and sets up a gay Equipage-He meets with
Emilia, and is introduced to her Uncle. CHAPTER LXXV. He prosecutes his
Design upon Emilia with great Art and Perseverance. CHAPTER LXXVI. He
prevails upon Emilia to accompany him to a Masquerade, makes a
treacherous Attempt upon her Affection, and meets with a deserved
Repulse. CHAPTER LXXVII. He endeavours to Reconcile himself to his
Mistress, and Expostulates with the Uncle, who forbids him the House.
CHAPTER LXXVIII. He projects a violent Scheme, in consequence of which
he is involved in a most fatiguing Adventure, which greatly tends
towards the Augmentation of his Chagrin. CHAPTER LXXIX. Peregrine sends
a Message to Mrs. Gauntlet, who rejects his Proposal-He repairs to the
Garrison. CHAPTER LXXX. He returns to London, and meets with
Cadwallader, who entertains him with many curious Particulars-Crabtree
sounds the Duchess, and undeceives Pickle, who, by an extraordinary
Accident, becomes acquainted with another Lady of Quality. CHAPTER
LXXXI. THE MEMOIRS OF A LADY OF QUALITY. CHAPTER LXXXII. He persuades
Cadwallader to assume the Character of a Magician, in which he acquires
a great Share of Reputation, by his Responses to three Females of
Distinction, who severally consult the Researches of his Art. CHAPTER
LXXXIII. Peregrine and his friend Cadwallader proceed in the Exercise
of the Mystery of Fortune-telling, in the course of which they achieve
various Adventures. CHAPTER LXXXIV. The Conjurer and his Associate
execute a Plan of Vengeance against certain Infidels who pretend to
despise their Art; and Peregrine achieves an Adventure with a young
Nobleman. CHAPTER LXXXV. Peregrine is celebrated as a Wit and Patron,
and proceeds to entertain himself at the Expense of whom it did concern.
CHAPTER LXXXVI. Peregrine receives a letter from Hatchway, in
consequence of which he repairs to the Garrison, and performs the last
Offices to his Aunt-He is visited by Mr. Gauntlet, who invites him to
his Marriage. CHAPTER LXXXVII. Peregrine sets out for the Garrison, and
meets with a Nymph of the Road, whom he takes into Keeping, and
metamorphoses into a fine Lady. CHAPTER LXXXVIII. He is visited by
Pallet-Contracts an Intimacy with a Newmarket Nobleman, and is by the
Knowing Ones taken in. CHAPTER LXXXIX. He is taken into the Protection
of a great Man-Sets up for a Member of Parliament-Is disappointed in his
Expectation, and finds himself egregiously outwitted. CHAPTER XC.
Peregrine commences Minister's Dependant-Meets by Accident with Mrs.
Gauntlet-And descends gradually in the Condition of Life. CHAPTER XCI.
Cadwallader acts the part of a Comforter to his Friend; and in his turn
is consoled by Peregrine, who begins to find himself a most egregious
Dupe. CHAPTER XCII. He is indulged with a second Audience by the
Minister, of whose Sincerity he is convinced-His Pride and Ambition
revive, and again are mortified. CHAPTER XCIII. Peregrine commits
himself to the Public, and is admitted Member of a College of Authors.
CHAPTER XCIV. Further proceedings of the College. CHAPTER XCV. The
young Gentleman is introduced to a Virtuoso of the first Order, and
commences Yelper. CHAPTER XCVI. Peregrine, finding himself neglected by
Sir Steady Steerwell, expostulates with him in a Letter; in consequence
of which he is forbid his House, loses his Pension, and incurs the
charge of Lunacy. CHAPTER XCVII. He writes against the Minister, by
whose Instigation he is arrested, and moves himself by habeas corpus
into the Fleet. CHAPTER XCVIII. Pickle seems tolerably well reconciled
to his Cage; and is by the Clergyman entertained with the Memoirs of a
Noted Personage, whom he sees by accident in the Fleet. CHAPTER XCIX.
He is surprised with the Appearance of Hatchway and Pipes, who take up
their Habitation in his Neighbourhood, contrary to his Inclination and
express Desire. CHAPTER C. These Associates commit an Assault upon
Crabtree, for which they are banished from the Fleet-Peregrine begins to
feel the effects of Confinement. CHAPTER CI. He receives an unexpected
Visit; and the Clouds of Misfortune begin to separate. CHAPTER CII.
Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his
Connection with Society-Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he
has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial. CHAPTER CIII.
He is engaged in a very extraordinary Correspondence, which is
interrupted by a very unexpected Event. CHAPTER CIV. Peregrine holds a
Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to
the Fleet-He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of
Inheritance. CHAPTER CV. He performs the last Offices to his Father,
and returns to London, upon a very interesting Design. CHAPTER CVI. He
enjoys an interview with Emilia, and makes himself ample Amends for all
the Mortifications of his Life. THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM By
Tobias Smollett
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THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE
APOLOGUE
THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM
CHAPTER I Of my Birth and Education