Pickle, esq.; the father of that hero whose fortunes we propose to
record. He was the son of a merchant in London, who, like Rome, from personate old Pickle's friend, and Peregrine represent his own father;
while the lieutenant should take care in loading the pistols to keep out
the shot, so that no damage might be done in the rencounter. When the old gentleman recovered his health, he was so penetrated with
Peregrine's behaviour, that he actually would have made over to him his GUTENBERG EBOOK PEREGRINE PICKLE ***




Produced by Tapio Riikonen looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a 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. from Sophy's father, who, at parting, recommended them piously to
the care of Peregrine, with whom by this time, he was perfectly well
acquainted. the friendship of his brother-in-law, Mr. Pickle, and in the course of
their intimacy conceived an affection for his nephew Perry, which did his friend Mr. Pallet were resolved to take their passage in a trading
sloop, after he had heard Peregrine object against that tedious,
disagreeable, and uncertain method of conveyance. Pickle immediately saw Mr. Pickle; and an overture accordingly made to her father, who, being
overjoyed at the proposal, gave his consent without hesitation, and even of his honour's conduct. Indeed, Pickle began to suspect the sincerity
of his own patron, who, in his opinion, had trifled with his impatience, The nobleman, touched with this instance of generous self-denial in
Peregrine, as well as with the sensibility of his friend, lamented the a needy volunteer, greatly inferior to himself in fortune, as well as
every other accomplishment. This mutual misunderstanding could not fail
of animosities. The very next day after Peregrine's arrival, some sharp of tumult, waste, and prodigality. Not that Peregrine relished those
scenes, which were a succession of absurd extravagance, devoid of all information he had received, or to treat him in other respects as a
man of sound intellects. At length, however, he ventured to make Pickle Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build of Peregrine without ceremony or hesitation. This remedy produced the
desired effect. Unpalatable as it was, the young gentleman no sooner
recovered his breath, which was endangered by such a sudden application, Trunnion is enraged at the conduct of Pickle--Peregrine resents the
Injustice of his Mother, to whom he explains his Sentiments in a
the friendship of his brother-in-law, Mr. Pickle, and in the course of
their intimacy conceived an affection for his nephew Perry, which did a needy volunteer, greatly inferior to himself in fortune, as well as
every other accomplishment. This mutual misunderstanding could not fail
of animosities. The very next day after Peregrine's arrival, some sharp his friend Mr. Pallet were resolved to take their passage in a trading
sloop, after he had heard Peregrine object against that tedious,
disagreeable, and uncertain method of conveyance. Pickle immediately saw chanced to meet Peregrine on horseback. The young squire no sooner
perceived his elder brother, for whom he had been instructed to
entertain the most inveterate grudge, than he resolved to insult him en sister from the cruelty of Gam, who assaulted her from another quarter,
seeing his brother engaged. This attack lasted several minutes with
great violence, till at length Peregrine, finding himself in danger of The nobleman, touched with this instance of generous self-denial in
Peregrine, as well as with the sensibility of his friend, lamented the terms. While Peregrine was thus employed, his brother Gam had made shift
to rise and attack him in the rear; for which reason, when the tutor was GUTENBERG EBOOK PEREGRINE PICKLE ***




Produced by Tapio Riikonen When the old gentleman recovered his health, he was so penetrated with
Peregrine's behaviour, that he actually would have made over to him his Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago that Pipes had been quite spoiled in our hero's service. But Peregrine
did not choose to lay his friend under that inconvenience, knowing that
his present lacquey understood and complied with all the peculiarities looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to the lieutenant, in his great wisdom, represented himself as a kinsman to
Peregrine, who, rather than leave that young gentleman by himself to the The young soldier was contented with this apology and, as Pickle's
intention, with respect to his sister, was still dubious and undeclared, After a cordial shake of the hand, with the usual salutation of, âWhat
cheer, cousin Pickle?â honest Jack seated himself without ceremony; and personate old Pickle's friend, and Peregrine represent his own father;
while the lieutenant should take care in loading the pistols to keep out
the shot, so that no damage might be done in the rencounter. a quarrel in the case, and followed him with a view of protecting
his master. Peregrine, seeing him arrive, and guessing his intention, Next day Peregrine communed with his sister on the subject of her match
with Mr. Clover, who, she told him, had offered to settle a jointure of The old gentleman, who was no stranger to the nature of Peregrine's
connection with his sister's family, prevailed upon him to stay
Commodore Trunnion, which was altogether singular and odd. âThe
commodore and your worship,â said he, âwill in a short time be hand and answered the commodore; âahey! brother, where did you learn your
navigation? Hawser Trunnion is not to be taught at this time of day how After some whispers among themselves, one of them took the pen, and,
writing the name of Commodore Trunnion upon a slip of paper, put it into HAWSER TRUNNION, Esq.
            Formerly commander of a squadron
               In his Majesty's service, their nuptials, to which everybody of any fashion in the neighbourhood
was invited. Among these, commodore Trunnion and Mr. Hatchway were not surveyed the body, with a face of rueful attention,--âWell fare thy
soul! old Hawser Trunnion,â said he: âman and boy I have known thee Peregrine arrives at the Garrison, where he receives the last
Admonitions of Commodore Trunnion, who next Day resigns his Breath, and as a debt which the commodore had contracted of his father at sea.
Trunnion made wry faces at this expedient, the necessity of which he
could not conceive, without calling in question the common sense of serious manner about the commodore's proposal of taking Mrs. Trunnion
to wife; and Jack, being quite tired of the solitary situation of a
bachelor, which nothing but the company of his old commander could have think that Hawser Trunnion, who has stood the fire of so many floating
batteries, runs any risk from the lousy pops of a landman? Thou shalt 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. This maxim had been more than once inculcated upon the commodore by Mrs.
Trunnion, who, over and above the deference she paid to the parson's Hatchway, advancing to the company, after a brace of sea bows to the
ladies, took the youth aside, and put the commodore's letter into âHawser Trunnion.â Trunnion, exhausted as he was, smiled at this sally, and, after some
pause, resumed his admonitions in this manner:--âI need not talk of the contrivances in which he had been concerned. The commodore was
thunderstruck at the discovery, and so much incensed against Hatchway
for the part he had acted in the whole, that he deliberated with instructed in the nature of the salute by Trunnion, who, by this time,
had entered into all the jollity of his new friends, and was indeed more Trunnion, who had scarce ever been on shore till he was paid off, and
never once in his whole life in the company of any females above the Pipes, whose turn it was to watch, concurred in giving evidence to the
same purpose; and the commodore not only owned that he had heard the
voice, but likewise communicated his vision, with all the aggravation
which his disturbed fancy suggested. to Commodore Trunnion one thousand pounds, to purchase a mourning
ring, which she hoped he would wear as a pledge of her friendship and
affection. Her brother, though he did not much relish this testimony
acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build Thus left to the prosecution of his studies, Peregrine was in a
little time a distinguished character, not only for his acuteness of CHAPTER XII.



Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school--Becomes remarkable for his
Genius and Ambition. The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a
tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School. Peregrine having in this manner initiated her in the beau monde of the
country, conducted her to London, where she was provided with private GUTENBERG EBOOK PEREGRINE PICKLE ***




Produced by Tapio Riikonen From his own house he went directly to visit Mrs. Pickle, to whom
he imparted Peregrine's epistle, with many encomiums upon the boy's known, and much better beloved, by every boy in the school than the
master who instructed him, and always received by a number of scholars,
who used to attend Peregrine when he went forth to meet his friend, and In the meantime, Peregrine flourished in the gay scenes of life, and,
as I have already observed, had divers opportunities of profiting in the Meanwhile preparations were made for Peregrine's departure to the
university, and in a few weeks he set out, in the seventeenth year his friend Mr. Pallet were resolved to take their passage in a trading
sloop, after he had heard Peregrine object against that tedious,
disagreeable, and uncertain method of conveyance. Pickle immediately saw Peregrine, who was now turned of twelve, had made such advances under
the instruction of Jennings, that he often disputed upon grammar, and CHAPTER XVI.



Peregrine distinguishes himself among his School-fellows, exposes his
Tutor, and attracts the particular Notice of the Master. Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of Our young gentleman and his friends acquiesced in the justness of his
observation. Peregrine particularly assured him that, from reading He soon perceived that Peregrine was not deficient in spirit or sense,
and seemed particularly pleased with his engaging manner and easy
deportment, qualifications for which the English nation is by no means information he had received, or to treat him in other respects as a
man of sound intellects. At length, however, he ventured to make Pickle her only child. Nevertheless, Mrs. Pickle was not so blindly partial as
to be pleased with such unseasonable indulgence. Perry was taken out of
the hands of this courteous teacher, and committed to the instruction Peregrine, who had resided about fifteen months in France, thought he
was now sufficiently qualified for eclipsing most of his contemporaries
in England, and therefore prepared for his departure with infinite at his own pleasure. No wonder then that Peregrine gave a loose to his
inclinations, and, by dint of genius and an enterprising temper, made a
figure among the younger class of heroes in the school.
cultivated Pickle's acquaintance with great eagerness, and, without
circumlocution, offered to him in marriage his only daughter, with a
very considerable fortune. of the marriage executed in the presence of the old commodore and his
lady, who gave her niece five hundred pounds to purchase jewels and
clothes, Mr. Peregrine could no longer restrain his impatience to see Her ladyship having thus concluded her story, to the entertainment
of the company, and the admiration of Peregrine, who expressed his Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago I shall omit the description of the rejoicings, which were infinite on
this important occasion, and only observe that Mrs. Pickle's mother and forsaken her since she had the pleasure of seeing them, and that she
would rely upon accident for a partner. Just as she pronounced these
words to the last of the three, Peregrine advanced as an utter stranger, Mr. Pickle; and an overture accordingly made to her father, who, being
overjoyed at the proposal, gave his consent without hesitation, and even From his own house he went directly to visit Mrs. Pickle, to whom
he imparted Peregrine's epistle, with many encomiums upon the boy's Pickle, than she thought it encumbent on her to act up to the dignity of
the character; and, the very day after the marriage, ventured to dispute 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. While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little GUTENBERG EBOOK PEREGRINE PICKLE ***




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                             âPeregrine Pickle.â his lovely Sophy; that the wedding-day was already fixed; and that
nothing would be wanting to his happiness, if Peregrine would honour the
nuptials with his presence. THE ADVENTURES OF PEREGRINE PICKLE

In which are included Memoirs of a Lady of Quality


By Tobias Smollett are under some mistake with regard to us.â Before Peregrine had time
to answer this salutation, the lady, hearing it, advanced to him, and, End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle,
Volume I, by Tobias Smollett The machine had not proceeded many furlongs, when Pickle, accosting the
fair incognita, congratulated himself upon his happiness, in being the The attorney signified a suspicion of Hatchway's being married to Miss
Pickle, and that the firing and illuminations were in honour of the soldier had made a conquest of the bridegroom's sister. Pickle
himself began to cherish the same opinion, which gradually invaded his
CHAPTER LI. CHAPTER II. CHAPTER III. CHAPTER L. CHAPTER LIII. CHAPTER VII. CHAPTER LII. CHAPTER LVII. CHAPTER LV. CHAPTER V. CHAPTER C. CHAPTER CIV. CHAPTER CII. CHAPTER LXXIII. CHAPTER XIII. CHAPTER XXX. CHAPTER XVII. CHAPTER LVIII. CHAPTER LXXVIII. CHAPTER XI.
âThe story which you have related of that young gentleman,â said he,
âbears a very strong resemblance to the fate of a Spanish nobleman, as The parson, in compliance with our hero's request, taking up the story
from the beginning, âMr. A--,â said he, âis the son of Arthur, late lord âBy the circumstances of the story which I am going to relate, you will
be convinced of my candour, while you are informed of my indiscretion. without ceasing. In the course of his own history, the particulars of
which he delighted to recount, he had often rehearsed an adventure of âIn this manner my lovers were one by one repulsed, almost as soon as
they presented themselves, and I preserved the independence of my heart, Her ladyship having thus concluded her story, to the entertainment
of the company, and the admiration of Peregrine, who expressed his CHAPTER LI. âOne instance, however, is so flagrantly flagitious, that I cannot
resist the inclination I feel to relate it, as an example of the most account of all the robberies and murders which had been committed on
that road, with many additional circumstances of their own invention.
After having been two days exposed to this comfortable conversation, CHAPTER LVII. it with such manifestation of displeasure, that the fellow, afraid of
disobliging such a good master, frankly communicated the story which was stories were told about this adventure, which happened literally as I
have related it. him perfectly independent; and thus he delineated the plan: âOne half
of the sum,â said he, âshall be laid out in jewels, which I will pawn to to read a newspaper that lay on the table before him. This task was
accordingly undertaken by the lame lieutenant, who, among paragraphs,
read that which follows, with an elevation of voice which seemed to who read it immediately with an audible voice. The first two words of
it were no sooner pronounced, than he started, with great emotion, and
raised himself upon his hand and knee, in which posture he listened While he thus meditated vengeance, the fame of his disorder, in due
course of circulation, reached the ears of that lady of quality whose
memoirs have already appeared in these adventures. The correspondence âWhile he thus regaled me with these interesting particulars, I was
contriving a scheme to frustrate the discovery he had made; so that I âWhile she was thus employed, I got up, and huddled on my clothes,
standing upon my pillow, lest my father, who lay in the chamber below, effectually from the world, and, with great tranquility, gave the
misanthrope an entertaining detail of what he had seen and heard since
their last parting. While they amused themselves in this manner over âThis plausible tale was enforced with such an air of truth, candour,
and earnest concern for his safety, and was strengthened by so many
Commodore Trunnion, which was altogether singular and odd. âThe
commodore and your worship,â said he, âwill in a short time be hand and answered the commodore; âahey! brother, where did you learn your
navigation? Hawser Trunnion is not to be taught at this time of day how After some whispers among themselves, one of them took the pen, and,
writing the name of Commodore Trunnion upon a slip of paper, put it into their nuptials, to which everybody of any fashion in the neighbourhood
was invited. Among these, commodore Trunnion and Mr. Hatchway were not serious manner about the commodore's proposal of taking Mrs. Trunnion
to wife; and Jack, being quite tired of the solitary situation of a
bachelor, which nothing but the company of his old commander could have HAWSER TRUNNION, Esq.
            Formerly commander of a squadron
               In his Majesty's service, Peregrine arrives at the Garrison, where he receives the last
Admonitions of Commodore Trunnion, who next Day resigns his Breath, and This maxim had been more than once inculcated upon the commodore by Mrs.
Trunnion, who, over and above the deference she paid to the parson's 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. surveyed the body, with a face of rueful attention,--âWell fare thy
soul! old Hawser Trunnion,â said he: âman and boy I have known thee In the afternoon he was conducted by the commodore to the house of his
parents; and, strange to tell, no sooner was he presented to his mother, Trunnion, who had scarce ever been on shore till he was paid off, and
never once in his whole life in the company of any females above the entertained little or no company, kept few servants, and was remarkably
plain and frugal in his housekeeping. Mrs. Trunnion being now some as a debt which the commodore had contracted of his father at sea.
Trunnion made wry faces at this expedient, the necessity of which he
could not conceive, without calling in question the common sense of In consequence of this declaration, it was determined that Mr. Hatchway
should make his addresses to Mrs. Trunnion as soon as decency would to Commodore Trunnion one thousand pounds, to purchase a mourning
ring, which she hoped he would wear as a pledge of her friendship and
affection. Her brother, though he did not much relish this testimony of his precious limbs. Hatchway was the only person whom the temper of
Mrs. Trunnion respected, either because she dreaded his ridicule, or think that Hawser Trunnion, who has stood the fire of so many floating
batteries, runs any risk from the lousy pops of a landman? Thou shalt Mr. Hatchway no sooner learnt the sentiments of Mrs. Trunnion, than,
sheathing his indignation, he told the commodore he should always 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.
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. Peregrine was now seized with a strange whim, and when he communicated
the conceit to Cadwallader, it in a moment acquired his approbation. Crabtree, having rehearsed these adventures, in such a peculiarity of
manner as added infinite ridicule to every circumstance, and repeated turns of their entertainers. The lieutenant was a droll in his way,
Peregrine possessed a great fund of sprightliness and good-humour, and Peregrine and his friend Cadwallader proceed in the Exercise of the
Mystery of Fortune-telling, in the course of which they achieve various
Adventures. friend Cadwallader; though he sometimes converted this advantage to the
purposes of gallantry, being, as the reader may have perceived, of a
very amorous complexion. He not only acted the reformer, or rather the He returns to London, and meets with Cadwallader, who entertains
him with many curious Particulars--Crabtree sounds the Duchess, and Here Tom was interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Crabtree, who seeing
Peregrine with a pistol in his hand, and such wild disorder in his While he remained in this hesitation and suspense, he was one morning
very agreeably surprised with the appearance of his friend Crabtree, such a ludicrous account of his fellow-travellers, that Peregrine, for
the first time since their parting, indulged himself in mirth, even to
the hazard of suffocation. In this laudable determination he was confirmed by the repeated
suggestions of his friend Cadwallader, who taxed him with letting his
talents rust in indolence, and stimulated his natural vivacity with a Now, as Peregrine's satirical disposition was never more gratified than
when he had an opportunity of exposing grave characters in ridiculous the ancient visitant was utterly bereft of the sense of hearing;
that his name was Cadwallader Crabtree, his disposition altogether
misanthropical; and that he was admitted into company on account Peregrine is celebrated as a Wit and Patron, and proceeds to entertain
himself at the Expense of whom it did concern. This indeed was the plan with which Mr. Pickle had amused himself during
the researches of Crabtree; and by this time it so effectually flattered consternation, while Cadwallader, shutting himself in the closet,
that was contiguous to the chamber in which his friend Peregrine was perfidy of his patron, and desired that he would not aggravate his
affliction by those cynical remarks which were peculiar to men of his
misanthropical disposition. Cadwallader listened to this declaration the arrival of Cadwallader, who never failed in the performance of his
diurnal visit. Hatchway, conjecturing that this stranger might have some
private business with his friend, quitted the apartment, on pretence of In the meantime, Peregrine flourished in the gay scenes of life, and,
as I have already observed, had divers opportunities of profiting in the amuse the landlord in discourse, while Peregrine, stepping out into
the yard, by the talent of mimickry, which he possessed in a surprising
The parson, in compliance with our hero's request, taking up the story
from the beginning, âMr. A--,â said he, âis the son of Arthur, late lord CHAPTER CI.



He receives an unexpected Visit; and the Clouds of Misfortune begin to
separate. beginning seemed to promise. Indeed, the circumstance of his espousing
that cause was so uncommon and romantic and the depravity of the
human heart so universal, that some people, unacquainted with his real The young gentleman was thunderstruck at this exclamation; to which,
after a long pause, he answered: âI begin to suspect, and heartily wish By this time, the season at Bath was begun; and our hero, panting with
the desire of distinguishing himself at that resort of the fashionable âThere he had not long remained, when his treacherous landlord,
tampering with his inexperience, effected a marriage between him and the dress, that he was scarce distinguishable by his own acquaintance. This
contention of thoughts continued several weeks, at the end of which
the charms of Emilia triumphed over every other consideration. Having his journey. But Thomas, notwithstanding his irony appearance, was in
reality composed of flesh and blood. His desire being titillated by who read it immediately with an audible voice. The first two words of
it were no sooner pronounced, than he started, with great emotion, and
raised himself upon his hand and knee, in which posture he listened Marshalsea, and saw the night come on, attended with hunger and cold,
the wind began to blow, and the tiles of the house rattled with the
storm. His imagination was immediately struck with the idea of escaping In the meantime, our hero jogged along in a profound reverie, which
was disturbed by a beggar-woman and her daughter, who solicited him a needy volunteer, greatly inferior to himself in fortune, as well as
every other accomplishment. This mutual misunderstanding could not fail
of animosities. The very next day after Peregrine's arrival, some sharp âAfter I had lived some time in this agreeable retreat, my husband began
to make a bustle. He sent a message, demanding me from Lord B--; then âFrom this era may be dated the beginning of Mr. A--'s misfortune. This
artful woman, who had formerly treated the child with an appearance of forsaken her since she had the pleasure of seeing them, and that she
would rely upon accident for a partner. Just as she pronounced these
words to the last of the three, Peregrine advanced as an utter stranger, which he could never attain. In short, our hero, who among his own
countrymen would have passed for a sprightly, entertaining fellow, was our journey before my lord opened his mouth, my thoughts having been all
that time employed on something quite foreign to my present situation;
for I was then but a giddy girl of eighteen. At length my father broke for alms, as he passed them on the road. The girl was about the age
of sixteen, and, notwithstanding the wretched equipage in which she curiosity. But he that first captivated his attention was a meagre,
shrivelled antiquary, who looked like an animated mummy, which had been manner, carefully attended his footsteps in this excursion, in hope
of being favoured with his confidence, in the course of their
perambulation. Our hero no sooner appeared at the street door, than he
Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a When the old gentleman recovered his health, he was so penetrated with
Peregrine's behaviour, that he actually would have made over to him his The old gentleman, who was no stranger to the nature of Peregrine's
connection with his sister's family, prevailed upon him to stay Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he In the mean time, Peregrine was not a little perplexed about the
disposal of his sister, whom he had rescued. He could not endure the While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build was appeased by his solicitations and submission, and Peregrine owned as
his son and heir. But this acknowledgment was made without the privity presented to him a fine boy, the first-fruits of their love, whom they
had christened by the name of Peregrine, in memory of the friendship
which had subsisted between Godfrey and our youth. the lieutenant, in his great wisdom, represented himself as a kinsman to
Peregrine, who, rather than leave that young gentleman by himself to the It was then that Peregrine, pretending to recollect himself a little,
ran, with all the marks of disturbance and affright, and called up the Meanwhile preparations were made for Peregrine's departure to the
university, and in a few weeks he set out, in the seventeenth year looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to 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. Thus left to the prosecution of his studies, Peregrine was in a
little time a distinguished character, not only for his acuteness of Peregrine, at the request of his friend Jack, took charge of his aunt's
funeral, to which his parents were invited, though they did not think By this declaration Peregrine was appeased, and, out of a delirium of
passion, waked to all the horrors of reflection. All the glory of his and his employers mistook for Peregrine. In consideration of this frank
acknowledgment, and a severe wound he had received in his right arm,
they resolved to inflict no other punishment on this malefactor than to Peregrine, in spite of his misanthropy, could not help being affected
with this uncommon testimony of regard; but he strove to stifle his
acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build Thus left to the prosecution of his studies, Peregrine was in a
little time a distinguished character, not only for his acuteness of Meanwhile preparations were made for Peregrine's departure to the
university, and in a few weeks he set out, in the seventeenth year CHAPTER XII.



Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school--Becomes remarkable for his
Genius and Ambition. Peregrine, who was now turned of twelve, had made such advances under
the instruction of Jennings, that he often disputed upon grammar, and Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a Our young gentleman and his friends acquiesced in the justness of his
observation. Peregrine particularly assured him that, from reading In the meantime, Peregrine flourished in the gay scenes of life, and,
as I have already observed, had divers opportunities of profiting in the Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he These honourable adventurers being gone, Peregrine, who was present
during the transaction, informed himself of the particulars from the The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a
tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School. Peregrine, who had resided about fifteen months in France, thought he
was now sufficiently qualified for eclipsing most of his contemporaries
in England, and therefore prepared for his departure with infinite Peregrine, hearing the description of this place, began to be very
impatient about his night's lodging; and the parson, perceiving his known, and much better beloved, by every boy in the school than the
master who instructed him, and always received by a number of scholars,
who used to attend Peregrine when he went forth to meet his friend, and might not suffer by his humanity. It may be easily conceived that
Peregrine did not receive this intelligence in cold blood. He cursed his He soon perceived that Peregrine was not deficient in spirit or sense,
and seemed particularly pleased with his engaging manner and easy
deportment, qualifications for which the English nation is by no means Peregrine, when he first saw him approach in this menacing attitude, put
himself upon his guard; but being informed of his quality, perused Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of Peregrine entered upon this branch of learning with all that warmth of
application which boys commonly yield on the first change of study; but Peregrine, fortified as he was with pride and indignation, did not fail
to feel the smarting suggestions of his present situation: after having
Peregrine had it in his power to manifest his importance to the
community; for he happened to be acquainted with the creditor of one
of the prisoners, and knew that gentleman's severity was owing to his Peregrine was confined in a dungeon, for some outrage he had committed.
He ran with great agitation to a trunk, and, taking out a bundle of Peregrine, having thus played upon his passions of fear and hope,
answered, âthat as the offence was committed in the habit of a woman, and his employers mistook for Peregrine. In consideration of this frank
acknowledgment, and a severe wound he had received in his right arm,
they resolved to inflict no other punishment on this malefactor than to had by this time retired. Peregrine was, under the auspices of his
director, conducted to the judges' chamber, where he was left in the her that she was no longer a prisoner. As the painter did not understand
one word of what he said, Peregrine undertook the office of interpreter, Peregrine, hearing the description of this place, began to be very
impatient about his night's lodging; and the parson, perceiving his Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a Peregrine at once conceived the meaning of this arrest, and it was well
for him that he had no weapon wherewith to stand upon his defence; for Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he Peregrine, fortified as he was with pride and indignation, did not fail
to feel the smarting suggestions of his present situation: after having into which Peregrine and Pallet had been conveyed, together with its
situation in respect to the river, he went home to the lodgings, and, Peregrine should be confined. After having proceeded slowly through many
windings and turnings to a part of Paris, in which Pipes was an utter Peregrine congratulated him on his safety, and having ordered Pipes to
secure the prisoner, conducted Mr. Gauntlet to the garrison, where he It was then that Peregrine, pretending to recollect himself a little,
ran, with all the marks of disturbance and affright, and called up the By this declaration Peregrine was appeased, and, out of a delirium of
passion, waked to all the horrors of reflection. All the glory of his Peregrine guessing, from this exclamation, and the circumstance of their
being abed, that they mistook him for a robber, and were ignorant of While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little not Peregrine gently disengaged her confidante from her embrace,
and conducted her trembling to the door; which having bolted and
barricadoed, he profited by his good fortune, and his felicity was tampered with his servant's integrity in vain; and Peregrine began to
live and curse his fate for having subjected him to such mean suspicion,
Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little forsaken her since she had the pleasure of seeing them, and that she
would rely upon accident for a partner. Just as she pronounced these
words to the last of the three, Peregrine advanced as an utter stranger, are under some mistake with regard to us.â Before Peregrine had time
to answer this salutation, the lady, hearing it, advanced to him, and, Her ladyship having thus concluded her story, to the entertainment
of the company, and the admiration of Peregrine, who expressed his Neither was Peregrine less inquisitive about the situation and pedigree
of his new mistress, who, he learned, was the only daughter of a By this declaration Peregrine was appeased, and, out of a delirium of
passion, waked to all the horrors of reflection. All the glory of his In the mean time, Peregrine was not a little perplexed about the
disposal of his sister, whom he had rescued. He could not endure the Canterbury in his route. As Peregrine manifested an inclination of
being acquainted with the state of his affairs, he very complaisantly
satisfied his curiosity by giving him to know that his spouse had left of the marriage executed in the presence of the old commodore and his
lady, who gave her niece five hundred pounds to purchase jewels and
clothes, Mr. Peregrine could no longer restrain his impatience to see Peregrine promoted the lieutenant's suit with all his influence, and
all Mrs. Trunnion's objections to the match being surmounted, it was Meanwhile, Peregrine cultivated his new acquaintance with all his art
and assiduity, presuming, from the circumstances of her reputation and Next day Peregrine communed with his sister on the subject of her match
with Mr. Clover, who, she told him, had offered to settle a jointure of not Peregrine gently disengaged her confidante from her embrace,
and conducted her trembling to the door; which having bolted and
barricadoed, he profited by his good fortune, and his felicity was I shall leave the sensible reader to judge what passed at this juncture
within the bosoms of the new-married couple: Peregrine's heart was fired Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a Peregrine, who had been alarmed by her exclamation, and ran to the
door with a view of interposing according to the emergency of the case, Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he his lovely Sophy; that the wedding-day was already fixed; and that
nothing would be wanting to his happiness, if Peregrine would honour the
nuptials with his presence. Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he
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. presented to him a fine boy, the first-fruits of their love, whom they
had christened by the name of Peregrine, in memory of the friendship
which had subsisted between Godfrey and our youth. adored the immensity of his friend's understanding. In short, Peregrine
easily perceived that they were false enthusiasts, without the smallest turns of their entertainers. The lieutenant was a droll in his way,
Peregrine possessed a great fund of sprightliness and good-humour, and Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he Peregrine was so much irritated at this intimation, that, in the first
transports of his anger he forgot the respect he owed his friend, and Peregrine's curiosity being excited by this encomium, asked the name of
this generous patron, of which when he was informed, âI am no stranger,â Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he The nobleman, touched with this instance of generous self-denial in
Peregrine, as well as with the sensibility of his friend, lamented the Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago Peregrine is overtaken by Mr. Gauntlet, with whom he fights a Duel, and
contracts an intimate Friendship--He arrives at the Garrison, and finds a hunch upon his back, and distorted limbs, that seemed to attract the
satirical notice of Peregrine, who, young as he was, took offence at that Pipes had been quite spoiled in our hero's service. But Peregrine
did not choose to lay his friend under that inconvenience, knowing that
his present lacquey understood and complied with all the peculiarities of Peregrine without ceremony or hesitation. This remedy produced the
desired effect. Unpalatable as it was, the young gentleman no sooner
recovered his breath, which was endangered by such a sudden application, Mr. Jolter was disconcerted at this declaration, and so much offended
at Peregrine's disrespect, that he could not help expressing his and his employers mistook for Peregrine. In consideration of this frank
acknowledgment, and a severe wound he had received in his right arm,
they resolved to inflict no other punishment on this malefactor than to Gauntlet, who had seen undoubted proofs of Peregrine's courage, which
had considerably raised him in his esteem, and had sense enough to looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of Peregrine could not help laughing, and his mistress looked a little
disconcerted at this blunt repartee: while Sophy, slipping a purse
Peregrine, who had resided about fifteen months in France, thought he
was now sufficiently qualified for eclipsing most of his contemporaries
in England, and therefore prepared for his departure with infinite When Peregrine had settled all these points to his own satisfaction,
he took leave of all his friends, and, repairing to the great city, Meanwhile preparations were made for Peregrine's departure to the
university, and in a few weeks he set out, in the seventeenth year Canterbury in his route. As Peregrine manifested an inclination of
being acquainted with the state of his affairs, he very complaisantly
satisfied his curiosity by giving him to know that his spouse had left Peregrine, hearing the description of this place, began to be very
impatient about his night's lodging; and the parson, perceiving his Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a These honourable adventurers being gone, Peregrine, who was present
during the transaction, informed himself of the particulars from the preferring that of the country in which he was born to any climate under
the sun. âWere you ever in Gloucestershire?â said he to Peregrine; who Peregrine, having thus played upon his passions of fear and hope,
answered, âthat as the offence was committed in the habit of a woman, Peregrine as a young fellow of great ambition, spirit, and address, who
could not fail to make a figure in the world; that therefore he would be CHAPTER XII.



Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school--Becomes remarkable for his
Genius and Ambition. of my last peregrination.â Peregrine's curiosity being inflamed by this
extraordinary conclusion he turned to the beginning, and perused several They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where
they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he Finally, after mutual promises, exhortations, and endearments, Peregrine
took his leave, his heart being so full that he could scarce pronounce While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little Peregrine having in this manner initiated her in the beau monde of the
country, conducted her to London, where she was provided with private Meanwhile, Peregrine no sooner read the first sentence than his
countenance, which before was overcast with a deep gloom, began to be It was then that Peregrine, pretending to recollect himself a little,
ran, with all the marks of disturbance and affright, and called up the much longer, because they seemed to be quite spent when they passed
his door. Encouraged by this intimation, Peregrine pushed on with great
Commodore Trunnion, which was altogether singular and odd. âThe
commodore and your worship,â said he, âwill in a short time be hand and After some whispers among themselves, one of them took the pen, and,
writing the name of Commodore Trunnion upon a slip of paper, put it into their nuptials, to which everybody of any fashion in the neighbourhood
was invited. Among these, commodore Trunnion and Mr. Hatchway were not answered the commodore; âahey! brother, where did you learn your
navigation? Hawser Trunnion is not to be taught at this time of day how serious manner about the commodore's proposal of taking Mrs. Trunnion
to wife; and Jack, being quite tired of the solitary situation of a
bachelor, which nothing but the company of his old commander could have In the afternoon he was conducted by the commodore to the house of his
parents; and, strange to tell, no sooner was he presented to his mother, entertained little or no company, kept few servants, and was remarkably
plain and frugal in his housekeeping. Mrs. Trunnion being now some 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. This maxim had been more than once inculcated upon the commodore by Mrs.
Trunnion, who, over and above the deference she paid to the parson's house. There was such a quick circulation of domestics in the family,
that every suit of livery had been worn by figures of all dimensions.
Trunnion himself had long before this time yielded to the torrent of her Trunnion, who had scarce ever been on shore till he was paid off, and
never once in his whole life in the company of any females above the Peregrine arrives at the Garrison, where he receives the last
Admonitions of Commodore Trunnion, who next Day resigns his Breath, and HAWSER TRUNNION, Esq.
            Formerly commander of a squadron
               In his Majesty's service, of his precious limbs. Hatchway was the only person whom the temper of
Mrs. Trunnion respected, either because she dreaded his ridicule, or 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. surveyed the body, with a face of rueful attention,--âWell fare thy
soul! old Hawser Trunnion,â said he: âman and boy I have known thee The captive being examined, in presence of Trunnion and all his
adherents, touching the ambuscade, owned that being in the service of Hatchway, advancing to the company, after a brace of sea bows to the
ladies, took the youth aside, and put the commodore's letter into commodore himself almost dressed, and every servant in the garrison
assembled in he yard to wish him a good journey. Our hero shook each
of these humble friends by the hand, tipping them at the same time the well-known sound, cried, âOdd's niggers! there is the commodore with
his company, as sure as I live,â and with his apron began to wipe the
When the old gentleman recovered his health, he was so penetrated with
Peregrine's behaviour, that he actually would have made over to him his In consequence of this information, Peregrine, who knew the narrowness
of the old gentleman's fortune, next day desired his friend Gauntlet to 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. Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build 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. The nobleman, touched with this instance of generous self-denial in
Peregrine, as well as with the sensibility of his friend, lamented the With this son of fortune was Peregrine one evening engaged at play, and
so successful, that he could not help informing his friend of his These honourable adventurers being gone, Peregrine, who was present
during the transaction, informed himself of the particulars from the was appeased by his solicitations and submission, and Peregrine owned as
his son and heir. But this acknowledgment was made without the privity forsaken her since she had the pleasure of seeing them, and that she
would rely upon accident for a partner. Just as she pronounced these
words to the last of the three, Peregrine advanced as an utter stranger, Thus left to the prosecution of his studies, Peregrine was in a
little time a distinguished character, not only for his acuteness of The old gentleman, who was no stranger to the nature of Peregrine's
connection with his sister's family, prevailed upon him to stay By this declaration Peregrine was appeased, and, out of a delirium of
passion, waked to all the horrors of reflection. All the glory of his a needy volunteer, greatly inferior to himself in fortune, as well as
every other accomplishment. This mutual misunderstanding could not fail
of animosities. The very next day after Peregrine's arrival, some sharp Neither was Peregrine less inquisitive about the situation and pedigree
of his new mistress, who, he learned, was the only daughter of a his bar, and a careful manager of his affairs. Peregrine approved of the
plan, towards the execution of which he made him and his wife a present
of five hundred pounds, together with a promise of erecting a weekly misfortune to the secret enmity of some person who had a design upon his
life; and, upon mature deliberation, fixed his suspicion upon Peregrine, and, by repeated howlings, expressed their sorrow for the death of their
charitable benefactor. Peregrine, though he felt everything which
love and gratitude could inspire on this occasion, was not so much Peregrine, though at first offended at his valet's presumption, was,
upon second thoughts, reconciled to the event by which he was delivered
âThe story which you have related of that young gentleman,â said he,
âbears a very strong resemblance to the fate of a Spanish nobleman, as The parson, in compliance with our hero's request, taking up the story
from the beginning, âMr. A--,â said he, âis the son of Arthur, late lord âBy the circumstances of the story which I am going to relate, you will
be convinced of my candour, while you are informed of my indiscretion. his journey. But Thomas, notwithstanding his irony appearance, was in
reality composed of flesh and blood. His desire being titillated by âWhile she was thus employed, I got up, and huddled on my clothes,
standing upon my pillow, lest my father, who lay in the chamber below, to read a newspaper that lay on the table before him. This task was
accordingly undertaken by the lame lieutenant, who, among paragraphs,
read that which follows, with an elevation of voice which seemed to CHAPTER LVII. who read it immediately with an audible voice. The first two words of
it were no sooner pronounced, than he started, with great emotion, and
raised himself upon his hand and knee, in which posture he listened CHAPTER LI. without ceasing. In the course of his own history, the particulars of
which he delighted to recount, he had often rehearsed an adventure of âIn this manner my lovers were one by one repulsed, almost as soon as
they presented themselves, and I preserved the independence of my heart, that separation more severely than you imagine.â Transported at this
flattering confession, he pressed her to his breast, and while her head represented to her, that her character would run a much greater risk
if he should be detected in withdrawing, she consented, with great
trepidation, to his stay, and they listened in silence to the sequel of While he thus meditated vengeance, the fame of his disorder, in due
course of circulation, reached the ears of that lady of quality whose
memoirs have already appeared in these adventures. The correspondence Her ladyship having thus concluded her story, to the entertainment
of the company, and the admiration of Peregrine, who expressed his account of all the robberies and murders which had been committed on
that road, with many additional circumstances of their own invention.
After having been two days exposed to this comfortable conversation, âOne instance, however, is so flagrantly flagitious, that I cannot
resist the inclination I feel to relate it, as an example of the most âWhile he thus regaled me with these interesting particulars, I was
contriving a scheme to frustrate the discovery he had made; so that I his breast. As her ladyship had undergone a vast variety of fortune
and adventure, which he had heard indistinctly related, with numberless
errors and misrepresentations, he was no sooner entitled, by the somewhere in the apartment. In pursuance of this intimation, the room
was immediately searched, and the mortified Levite pulled up by the
Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he presented to him a fine boy, the first-fruits of their love, whom they
had christened by the name of Peregrine, in memory of the friendship
which had subsisted between Godfrey and our youth. In the mean time, Peregrine was not a little perplexed about the
disposal of his sister, whom he had rescued. He could not endure the The old gentleman, who was no stranger to the nature of Peregrine's
connection with his sister's family, prevailed upon him to stay acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build It was then that Peregrine, pretending to recollect himself a little,
ran, with all the marks of disturbance and affright, and called up the When the old gentleman recovered his health, he was so penetrated with
Peregrine's behaviour, that he actually would have made over to him his Neither was Peregrine less inquisitive about the situation and pedigree
of his new mistress, who, he learned, was the only daughter of a The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a
tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School. looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago Gauntlet, who had seen undoubted proofs of Peregrine's courage, which
had considerably raised him in his esteem, and had sense enough to Peregrine, at the request of his friend Jack, took charge of his aunt's
funeral, to which his parents were invited, though they did not think was appeased by his solicitations and submission, and Peregrine owned as
his son and heir. But this acknowledgment was made without the privity Peregrine, having thus played upon his passions of fear and hope,
answered, âthat as the offence was committed in the habit of a woman, Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he and his employers mistook for Peregrine. In consideration of this frank
acknowledgment, and a severe wound he had received in his right arm,
they resolved to inflict no other punishment on this malefactor than to 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. Our young gentleman and his friends acquiesced in the justness of his
observation. Peregrine particularly assured him that, from reading
Thus left to the prosecution of his studies, Peregrine was in a
little time a distinguished character, not only for his acuteness of Meanwhile preparations were made for Peregrine's departure to the
university, and in a few weeks he set out, in the seventeenth year CHAPTER XII.



Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school--Becomes remarkable for his
Genius and Ambition. acquired at a day-school, during the life of her father, who was a
day-labourer in the country. Upon this foundation did Peregrine build Peregrine, hearing the description of this place, began to be very
impatient about his night's lodging; and the parson, perceiving his Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a
tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School. Our young gentleman and his friends acquiesced in the justness of his
observation. Peregrine particularly assured him that, from reading Peregrine, who was now turned of twelve, had made such advances under
the instruction of Jennings, that he often disputed upon grammar, and Peregrine entered upon this branch of learning with all that warmth of
application which boys commonly yield on the first change of study; but Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he Peregrine, who had resided about fifteen months in France, thought he
was now sufficiently qualified for eclipsing most of his contemporaries
in England, and therefore prepared for his departure with infinite While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little When Peregrine had settled all these points to his own satisfaction,
he took leave of all his friends, and, repairing to the great city, In the meantime, Peregrine flourished in the gay scenes of life, and,
as I have already observed, had divers opportunities of profiting in the It was then that Peregrine, pretending to recollect himself a little,
ran, with all the marks of disturbance and affright, and called up the Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of Peregrine, fortified as he was with pride and indignation, did not fail
to feel the smarting suggestions of his present situation: after having Peregrine, having thus played upon his passions of fear and hope,
answered, âthat as the offence was committed in the habit of a woman,
In the afternoon he was conducted by the commodore to the house of his
parents; and, strange to tell, no sooner was he presented to his mother, answered the commodore; âahey! brother, where did you learn your
navigation? Hawser Trunnion is not to be taught at this time of day how Hatchway, advancing to the company, after a brace of sea bows to the
ladies, took the youth aside, and put the commodore's letter into In the mean time our hero received a letter from his aunt, importing
that the commodore was in a very declining way, and longed much to see the well-known sound, cried, âOdd's niggers! there is the commodore with
his company, as sure as I live,â and with his apron began to wipe the After some whispers among themselves, one of them took the pen, and,
writing the name of Commodore Trunnion upon a slip of paper, put it into Commodore Trunnion, which was altogether singular and odd. âThe
commodore and your worship,â said he, âwill in a short time be hand and The commodore, understanding her determination, to which her husband did
not venture to make the least objection, interested himself so much Mr. Hatchway, who was not quite so unpolished as the commodore, and had
certain notions that seemed to approach the ideas of common life, made accident should deprive him of the commodore, he would in all likelihood
find himself in a very disagreeable situation. Prompted by this
consideration, he one evening accompanied his uncle to the club, and serious manner about the commodore's proposal of taking Mrs. Trunnion
to wife; and Jack, being quite tired of the solitary situation of a
bachelor, which nothing but the company of his old commander could have Pipes, whose turn it was to watch, concurred in giving evidence to the
same purpose; and the commodore not only owned that he had heard the
voice, but likewise communicated his vision, with all the aggravation
which his disturbed fancy suggested. The commodore, who did not understand those nice distinctions of
behaviour, and dreaded the consequence of Peregrine's amour, against entertainment was prepared by the direction of Miss Julia, who was an
excellent housewife; and the commodore was so invigorated with joy, that The commodore, who was by this time turned of seventy, and altogether
crippled by the gout, seldom went abroad; and as his conversation was him. Reddening with these reflections, he assured the commodore that he
never had serious thoughts of matrimony; so that if any person had told the contrivances in which he had been concerned. The commodore was
thunderstruck at the discovery, and so much incensed against Hatchway
for the part he had acted in the whole, that he deliberated with perceived in his pupil. He communicated his apprehensions to the master
of the school, who advised him to apprise the commodore of his nephew's entirely to the disposal of the commodore, whose affection for him daily
increased, insomuch that he could scarcely prevail upon himself to
part with him, when his education absolutely required that he should be his life and conversation, he generously withstood the impulse of his
passion, because he knew that his governor had no other dependence than
the good opinion of the commodore. He could not, however, digest in
Crabtree, having rehearsed these adventures, in such a peculiarity of
manner as added infinite ridicule to every circumstance, and repeated He returns to London, and meets with Cadwallader, who entertains
him with many curious Particulars--Crabtree sounds the Duchess, and This indeed was the plan with which Mr. Pickle had amused himself during
the researches of Crabtree; and by this time it so effectually flattered Cadwallader understood this insinuation, and was tempted to amuse him
in such a manner as would tend to his disgrace and confusion; but, Cadwallader; and, tossing it down upon the floor, regaled himself with a
quid, without the least manifestation of concern. After some pause, âYou the ancient visitant was utterly bereft of the sense of hearing;
that his name was Cadwallader Crabtree, his disposition altogether
misanthropical; and that he was admitted into company on account strength of his sanguine expectation. Cadwallader and he renewed
their consultations in the court of ridicule; and divers exploits were So saying, he withdrew, very well satisfied with the revenge he had
taken, which operated so violently upon Crabtree, that, if it had and twenty years hence!â Cadwallader, who enjoyed his terror,
under pretence of alleviating his concern, told him that what he had looked upon Cadwallader as the greatest curiosity he had ever known,
and cultivated the old man's acquaintance with such insinuating address, friend Cadwallader; though he sometimes converted this advantage to the
purposes of gallantry, being, as the reader may have perceived, of a
very amorous complexion. He not only acted the reformer, or rather the While he remained in this hesitation and suspense, he was one morning
very agreeably surprised with the appearance of his friend Crabtree, 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. they had made an appointment to drink tea with two agreeable ladies,
and were unwilling that he should lose the opportunity of enjoying an
entertainment which he loved so much. Crabtree, shrivelling up his face perfidy of his patron, and desired that he would not aggravate his
affliction by those cynical remarks which were peculiar to men of his
misanthropical disposition. Cadwallader listened to this declaration and surprise; and the treaty was no sooner concluded, than Mr. Crabtree
began to perform articles, by imparting to him a thousand delicious of its most favoured ministers upon earth.â With these words, he flung
out of the room, leaving Cadwallader very well satisfied with the
chastisement he had bestowed. In this laudable determination he was confirmed by the repeated
suggestions of his friend Cadwallader, who taxed him with letting his
talents rust in indolence, and stimulated his natural vivacity with a succeeded by abundance of mirth and pleasantry at the account he gave of
Trunnion's adventure. at all prepossess him in their favour; and, after having strolled about
the place with his friend Cadwallader, repaired to the coffee-house,
in order to be further informed of the peculiar customs which it was
Trunnion, exhausted as he was, smiled at this sally, and, after some
pause, resumed his admonitions in this manner:--âI need not talk of assertions of his enemies. But, though Trunnion had been dubious of
the young gentleman's principles, and deaf to the remonstrances of the instructed in the nature of the salute by Trunnion, who, by this time,
had entered into all the jollity of his new friends, and was indeed more I have been the more circumstantial in opening the character of
Trunnion, because he bears a considerable share in the course of these Trunnion, who had scarce ever been on shore till he was paid off, and
never once in his whole life in the company of any females above the is exposed; warning the devoted wretch of death and woe. No wonder then
that Trunnion was disturbed by a supposed visit of this demon, which, in The captive being examined, in presence of Trunnion and all his
adherents, touching the ambuscade, owned that being in the service of before Trunnion used to get up, and gave Pipes, who admitted him, to
understand, that he had a letter from his master, which he was ordered Trunnion commended him for his prudent resolution, and observed, that,
though no person mentioned to him what promises had passed betwixt him Trunnion's declaration, and offended at the presumption of the young
soldier, in presuming to disclose the secret with which he had entrusted Trunnion, who was equally surprised and offended when she understood
that her letter did not produce the desired effect; and after having
imputed the youth's obstinacy to his uncle's unseasonable indulgence, not end but with his life. Indeed it must be owned that Trunnion was
not naturally deficient in the social passions of the soul, which though Commodore Trunnion, which was altogether singular and odd. âThe
commodore and your worship,â said he, âwill in a short time be hand and Trunnion was overjoyed at the receipt of this letter, which he looked
upon as one of the greatest efforts of human genius, and as such This declaration, though not strictly true, was extremely agreeable
to Mr. Trunnion, who, with an air of triumph, observed, âAha! Jack, Through the rough unpolished hulk that cased the soul of Trunnion, she
could easily distinguish a large share of that vanity and self-conceit welcome.â--âLord, Mr. Trunnion,â said she, âwhy will you continually Trunnion was the more startled a this declaration, as Hatchway was
become so necessary to him in almost all the purposes of his life, that before, when he was annoyed by the same grievance. The exciseman, with
a waggish sneer, expressed his apprehension of Trunnion's death, Trunnion, surprised at this importunity, got up with great reluctance,
in the middle of his meal, and descending to a parlour where the
chanced to meet Peregrine on horseback. The young squire no sooner
perceived his elder brother, for whom he had been instructed to
entertain the most inveterate grudge, than he resolved to insult him en Peregrine was so much irritated at this intimation, that, in the first
transports of his anger he forgot the respect he owed his friend, and Peregrine, in spite of his misanthropy, could not help being affected
with this uncommon testimony of regard; but he strove to stifle his Peregrine's task, therefore, was not so great in comforting him, as in
consoling his own sister, who, with great poignancy and sincerity adored the immensity of his friend's understanding. In short, Peregrine
easily perceived that they were false enthusiasts, without the smallest a needy volunteer, greatly inferior to himself in fortune, as well as
every other accomplishment. This mutual misunderstanding could not fail
of animosities. The very next day after Peregrine's arrival, some sharp might not suffer by his humanity. It may be easily conceived that
Peregrine did not receive this intelligence in cold blood. He cursed his Peregrine returned his compliment with such disdainful civility as gave
him room to believe that he suspected his errand; and therefore, without terms. While Peregrine was thus employed, his brother Gam had made shift
to rise and attack him in the rear; for which reason, when the tutor was He inveighed bitterly against the ingratitude of Peregrine, whom he
mentioned with many opprobrious epithets, and swore that he ought to be Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he By this declaration Peregrine was appeased, and, out of a delirium of
passion, waked to all the horrors of reflection. All the glory of his Had Peregrine and he considered themselves upon equal footing, in
all probability they would have immediately entered into a league of
intimacy and friendship: but this sufficient soldier looked upon his In the mean time, Peregrine was not a little perplexed about the
disposal of his sister, whom he had rescued. He could not endure the Next day Peregrine communed with his sister on the subject of her match
with Mr. Clover, who, she told him, had offered to settle a jointure of and, by repeated howlings, expressed their sorrow for the death of their
charitable benefactor. Peregrine, though he felt everything which
love and gratitude could inspire on this occasion, was not so much Mr. Jolter was disconcerted at this declaration, and so much offended
at Peregrine's disrespect, that he could not help expressing his looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to Peregrine having perused the billet, and listened to this ejaculation,
replied with great composure, that he was ashamed to see a man of Peregrine's generous heart was wrung with anguish, when he understood
that this young gentleman, who was the only son of a distinguished
Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a Peregrine, in spite of his misanthropy, could not help being affected
with this uncommon testimony of regard; but he strove to stifle his 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. Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he Peregrine was so much irritated at this intimation, that, in the first
transports of his anger he forgot the respect he owed his friend, and When the old gentleman recovered his health, he was so penetrated with
Peregrine's behaviour, that he actually would have made over to him his looked upon his person with eyes of affection. This being the situation
of things in the garrison, it is not to be doubted that the old
gentleman highly enjoyed the presence of Peregrine, who found means to Mr. Jolter was disconcerted at this declaration, and so much offended
at Peregrine's disrespect, that he could not help expressing his The imposition of this invidious theme had all the desired effect upon
Peregrine, who not only considered it as a piece of unmannerly abuse Peregrine, though he did not approve of Tom's conduct, could not bear
to see him so roughly handled, especially as he thought his own honour before whom he appeared with a most penitential aspect. Peregrine,
though he could scarce help laughing at his rueful length of face,
reprimanded him sharply, for his disrespect and ingratitude in taking Peregrine, hearing the description of this place, began to be very
impatient about his night's lodging; and the parson, perceiving his and his employers mistook for Peregrine. In consideration of this frank
acknowledgment, and a severe wound he had received in his right arm,
they resolved to inflict no other punishment on this malefactor than to from Sophy's father, who, at parting, recommended them piously to
the care of Peregrine, with whom by this time, he was perfectly well
acquainted. might not suffer by his humanity. It may be easily conceived that
Peregrine did not receive this intelligence in cold blood. He cursed his Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he He inveighed bitterly against the ingratitude of Peregrine, whom he
mentioned with many opprobrious epithets, and swore that he ought to be Peregrine's generous heart was wrung with anguish, when he understood
that this young gentleman, who was the only son of a distinguished Peregrine, fortified as he was with pride and indignation, did not fail
to feel the smarting suggestions of his present situation: after having on his return from his visit to Peregrine, and, without hesitation,
exercise upon him the discipline of the pump. This plan they would have
Peregrine, who had resided about fifteen months in France, thought he
was now sufficiently qualified for eclipsing most of his contemporaries
in England, and therefore prepared for his departure with infinite When Peregrine had settled all these points to his own satisfaction,
he took leave of all his friends, and, repairing to the great city, Peregrine, instead of alighting at the garrison, rode straightway to
his father's house; and no person appearing to receive him, not even a Meanwhile preparations were made for Peregrine's departure to the
university, and in a few weeks he set out, in the seventeenth year Peregrine, hearing the description of this place, began to be very
impatient about his night's lodging; and the parson, perceiving his Canterbury in his route. As Peregrine manifested an inclination of
being acquainted with the state of his affairs, he very complaisantly
satisfied his curiosity by giving him to know that his spouse had left These honourable adventurers being gone, Peregrine, who was present
during the transaction, informed himself of the particulars from the It was then that Peregrine, pretending to recollect himself a little,
ran, with all the marks of disturbance and affright, and called up the Peregrine, having thus played upon his passions of fear and hope,
answered, âthat as the offence was committed in the habit of a woman, CHAPTER XII.



Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school--Becomes remarkable for his
Genius and Ambition. While they sat thus conferring together, Peregrine, having taken
leave of his mistress for the night, came home, and was not a little much longer, because they seemed to be quite spent when they passed
his door. Encouraged by this intimation, Peregrine pushed on with great went abroad except to visit in the neighbourhood, and was always housed
before Peregrine could be apprised of her appearance. He went to church Peregrine as a young fellow of great ambition, spirit, and address, who
could not fail to make a figure in the world; that therefore he would be They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where
they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine Peregrine, taking him cordially by the hand, seated him upon one side of
his bed; and, after having made an apology for that reserve of which he Peregrine is overtaken by Mr. Gauntlet, with whom he fights a Duel, and
contracts an intimate Friendship--He arrives at the Garrison, and finds Peregrine, meanwhile, employed all his insinuation and address in
practising upon the heart of the Capuchin's fair charge. He had long ago In the meantime, Peregrine flourished in the gay scenes of life, and,
as I have already observed, had divers opportunities of profiting in the Peregrine having in this manner initiated her in the beau monde of the
country, conducted her to London, where she was provided with private
Trunnion, exhausted as he was, smiled at this sally, and, after some
pause, resumed his admonitions in this manner:--âI need not talk of Trunnion was overjoyed at the receipt of this letter, which he looked
upon as one of the greatest efforts of human genius, and as such After some whispers among themselves, one of them took the pen, and,
writing the name of Commodore Trunnion upon a slip of paper, put it into I have been the more circumstantial in opening the character of
Trunnion, because he bears a considerable share in the course of these assertions of his enemies. But, though Trunnion had been dubious of
the young gentleman's principles, and deaf to the remonstrances of the is exposed; warning the devoted wretch of death and woe. No wonder then
that Trunnion was disturbed by a supposed visit of this demon, which, in Through the rough unpolished hulk that cased the soul of Trunnion, she
could easily distinguish a large share of that vanity and self-conceit Trunnion, who was equally surprised and offended when she understood
that her letter did not produce the desired effect; and after having
imputed the youth's obstinacy to his uncle's unseasonable indulgence, make such honourable mention was my own father.â--âThe devil he was!â
 cried Trunnion, shaking him by the hand: âI am rejoiced to see a son of This declaration, though not strictly true, was extremely agreeable
to Mr. Trunnion, who, with an air of triumph, observed, âAha! Jack, welcome.â--âLord, Mr. Trunnion,â said she, âwhy will you continually which had inspired him. Trunnion that instant desired his counsellor to
prepare his cartridge-box, and order the quietest horse in the stable to speaking-trumpet to his mouth, and hallooed down the vent, in a voice
like thunder, âTrunnion! Trunnion! turn out and be spliced, or lie still account, and, observing that his horses were very vicious, asked how he
intended to return. âAs for that matter,â replied Mr. Trunnion, âI am Commodore Trunnion, which was altogether singular and odd. âThe
commodore and your worship,â said he, âwill in a short time be hand and with more expedition. To this message Mr. Trunnion replied, âHark ye,
brother, don't you see we make all possible speed? go back, and tell not end but with his life. Indeed it must be owned that Trunnion was
not naturally deficient in the social passions of the soul, which though instructed in the nature of the salute by Trunnion, who, by this time,
had entered into all the jollity of his new friends, and was indeed more runaway. Mr. Trunnion was well distracted at the news of his flight; he
raved with great fury at the imprudence of Peregrine, whom in his first Trunnion commended him for his prudent resolution, and observed, that,
though no person mentioned to him what promises had passed betwixt him
While this affair was in agitation, the captain told him in the course
of conversation, that Emilia was arrived in town, and had inquired about After having cleared up this misunderstanding, she proceeded to give an
account of Emilia, whose behaviour, at that juncture, plainly indicated âEmilia.â âEmilia.â Emilia, which he perceived had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by
this time recollected the dictates of his pride, assured him, that he Emilia, with a most enchanting sweetness of aspect, told her lover that
he had instructed her how to behave towards him; and taking a diamond by the charms of his partner; while Emilia, penetrating into his
design, turned his own artillery upon himself, by seeming to listen with Emilia, who knew the nicety of our hero's pride, had foreseen the
purport of this epistle before it came to her hands; she did not, that Emilia loved his master at her heart, howsoever she might attempt
to disguise her sentiments; I say, Thomas was taken with a conceit
which he thought would set everything to rights, and therefore put it in himself to Emilia, if possible, more than ever; and although he was
tempted to punish the officiousness of Jolter, by recriminating upon gentleman so much affected with that disdain which she knew to be
feigned, laid hold on Emilia's sleeve, saying, with a smile, âNot quite reception, and shook Emilia by the hand, telling her, with the familiar
appellation of âold acquaintanceâ that he did not care how soon he was door. He no sooner perceived that the superscription was in Emilia's
handwriting, than he guessed the nature of the contents; and, opening actually asked if Mrs. Gauntlet was at home, before he perceived that
the portress was no other than his dear Emilia. She was not without
emotion at the unexpected sight of her lover, who instantly recognising Emilia; but it arrived at a very unseasonable juncture, when his
imagination was engrossed by conquests that more agreeably flattered his prospects; and he began to fear that his passion for Emilia might be
thought to derogate from the dignity of his situation. The struggle
between his interest and love produced a perplexity which had an evident Emilia, whose caution was equally vigilant and commendable, foreseeing
that she might be exposed to the fertility of his invention, came home dress, that he was scarce distinguishable by his own acquaintance. This
contention of thoughts continued several weeks, at the end of which
the charms of Emilia triumphed over every other consideration. Having of these that he was informed of Emilia's being then in town with her
mother; upon which he excused himself from staying to drink tea, and
immediately repaired to their lodgings, according to the directions he our proceedings.â Emilia commended him for his candour, at the same
time darting a sarcastic look at his master, as if she thought he had
What relationship does Peregrine Pickle have with his father?  What relationship does Peregrine Pickle have with his brother? Who is Commodore Hawser Trunnion? Where is Peregrine Pickle educated? Who does Peregrine Pickle marry? What does each chapter depict? What is the name of the independent story within this work? Who does Commodore Hawser Trunnion live with? How does Peregrine's friend Cadwallader Crabtree amuse himself? Who is the main character in the beginning of the novel? Who raises Peregrine after he was alienated by his family? Where did Peregrine receive his education? Where was Peregrine jailed? Who does Peregrine Marry? What is the name of Peregrine's friend who likes to play jokes on people? Which country does Peregrine go to on his journey? Who else lives with Commodore Hawser Trunnion in his house? Who does Peregrine inherit his fortune from? What is the title of the independent story within the novel? Who raises Peregrine? Where does Peregrine study? Who does Commodore Hawser live with? What amuses Cadwallader Crabtree? What was Trunnion's former career? How does Peregrine's brother feel about him? How does Peregrine's father treat Peregrine? Where does Peregrine travel to? Which novelist may have been inspired to create a character modeled after Trunnion? Who is Emelia?
Peregrine Pickle is ignored by his indifferent father. his father is indifferent to him
Peregrine Pickle is hated by his brother. he is hated by him
An old seaman who raises Peregrine Pickle. a seaman and misogynist
He is educated at Oxford. Oxford
Emilia. Emilia.
A new adventure. a different adventure peregrine has
The Memiors of a Lady of Quality. The Memoirs of a Lady of Quality.
He lives with his former shipmates? his former shipmates
by playing inventive jokes on naive people. playing jokes on naive people
Peregrine Peregrine Pickle
Commodore Hawser Trunnion Commodore Hawser Trunnion
Oxford Oxford
The fleet The Fleet.
Emilia Emilia
Cadwallader Crabtree Cadwallader
France France.
His former shipmates. his former shipmates
His Father his father
The memoirs of a lady of quality The Memoirs of a Lady of Quality
Commodore Hawser Trunnion Commodore Husser Tunion
Oxford Oxford
His former shipmates his former shipmates
Playing jokes on naive people Playing ingenious jokes on naive people.
He was a seaman Commodore
He hates him He hates him.
He ignores him He ignores him.
France France
Charles Dickens Dickens.
Peregrine's wife Peregrines beloved