Snarleyyow, or, the Dog Fiend
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SNARLEYYOW;
THE DOG FIEND
CAPTAIN MARRYAT
CAPTAIN MARRYAT
Contents
Prefatory Note
Snarleyyow
Chapter I
Introduction of divers parties and a red-herring.
Introduction of divers parties and a red-herring.
Chapter II
Showing what became of the red-herring.
Showing what became of the red-herring.
Chapter III
A retrospect, and short description of a new character
A retrospect, and short description of a new character
Chapter IV
In which there is a desperate combat.
In which there is a desperate combat.
Chapter V
A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.
A consultat on in which there is much mutiny.
Chapter VI
In which, as often happens at sea when signals are not made out, friends exchange broadsides.
In which, as often happens at sea when signals are not made out, friends exchange broadsides.
Chapter VII
In which Mr Vanslyperken goes on shore to woo the Widow Vandersloosh.
In which Mr Vanslyperken goes on shore to woo the Widow Vandersloosh.
Chapter VIII
In which the Widow lays a trap for Mr Vanslyperken, and Smallbones lays a trap for Snarleyyow, and both bag their game.
In which the Widow lays a trap for Mr Vanslyperken, and Smallbones lays a trap for Snarleyyow, and both bag their game.
Chapter IX
A long chapter, in which there is lamentation, singing, bibbing, and dancing.
A long chapter, in which there is lamentation, singing, bibbing, and dancing.
Chapter X
In which is explained the sublime mystery of keel-hauling--Snarleyyow saves Smallbones from being drowned, although Smallbones would have drowned him.
In which is explained the sublime mystery of keel-hauling--Snarleyyow saves Smallbones from being drowned, although Smallbones would have drowned him.
Chapter XI
In which Snarleyyow does not at all assist his master's cause with the Widow Vandersloosh.
In which Snarleyyow does not at all assist his master's cause with the Widow Vandersloosh.
Chapter XII
In which resolutions are entered into in all quarters, and Jemmy Ducks is accused of mutiny for singing a song in a snow-storm.
In which resolutions are entered into in all quarters, and Jemmy Ducks is accused of mutiny for singing a song in a snow-storm.
Chapter XIII
In which the ship's company join in a chorus, and the corporal goes on a cruise.
In which the ship's company join in a chorus, and the corporal goes on a cruise.
Chapter XIV
In which some new characters appear on the stage, although the corporal is not to be heard of.
In which some new characters appear on the stage, although the corporal is not to be heard of.
Chapter XV
In which the crew of the Yungfrau lose a good prize, and Snarleyyow loses his character.
In which the crew of the Yungfrau lose a good prize, and Snarleyyow loses his character.
Chapter XVI
In which we change the scene, and the sex of our performers.
In which we change the scene, and the sex of our performers.
Chapter XVII
In which there is a great deal of plotting, and a little execution.
In which there is a great deal of plotting, and a little execution.
Chapter XVIII
The whole of which has been fudged out of the History of England, and will therefore be quite new to the majority of our readers.
The whole of which has been fudged out of the History of England, and will therefore be quite new to the majority of our readers.
Chapter XIX
In which Smallbones is sent to look after a pot of black paint.
In which Smallbones is sent to look after a pot of black paint.
Chapter XX
In which Mr Vanslyperken proves false to the Widow Vandersloosh, and many strange things take place.
In which Mr Vanslyperken proves false to the Widow Vandersloosh, and many strange things take place.
Chapter XXI
In which are narrated the adventures which took place in the corporal's cruise in the jolly-boat.
In which are narrated the adventures which took place in the corporal's cruise in the jolly-boat.
Chapter XXII
In which Snarleyyow proves to be the devil, and no mistake.
In which Snarleyyow proves to be the devil, and no mistake.
Chapter XXIII
In which Mr Vanslyperken finds great cause of vexation and satisfaction.
In which Mr Vanslyperken finds great cause of vexation and satisfaction.
Chapter XXIV
In which Mr Vanslyperken has nothing but trouble from the beginning to the end.
In which Mr Vanslyperken has nothing but trouble from the beginning to the end.
Chapter XXV
In which Mr Vanslyperken proves that he has a great aversion to cold steel.
In which Mr Vanslyperken proves that he has a great aversion to cold steel.
Chapter XXVI
In which Mr Vanslyperken sees a ghost.
In which Mr Vanslyperken sees a ghost.
Chapter XXVII
In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
Chapter XXVIII
In which we have at last introduced a decent sort of heroine, who, however, only plays a second in our history, Snarleyyow being first fiddle.
In which we have at last introduced a decent sort of heroine, who, however, only plays a second in our history, Snarleyyow being first fiddle.
Chapter XXIX
In which Jemmy Ducks proves the truth of Moggy's assertion, that there was no one like him before or since--Nancy and Jemmy serenade the stars.
In which Jemmy Ducks proves the truth of Moggy's assertion, that there was no one like him before or since--Nancy and Jemmy serenade the stars.
Chapter XXX
In which Mr Vanslyperken treats the ladies.
In which Mr Vanslyperken treats the ladies.
Chapter XXXI
In which Snarleyyow again triumphs over his enemies.
In which Snarleyyow again triumphs over his enemies.
Chapter XXXII
Listeners never hear any good of themselves.
Listeners never hear any good of themselves.
Chapter XXXIII
In which there is nothing very particular or very interesting.
In which there is nothing very particular or very interesting.
Chapter XXXIV
Besides other Matter, containing an Argument.
Besides other Matter, containing an Argument.
Chapter XXXV
In which the agency of a red-herring is again introduced into our wonderful history.
In which the agency of a red-herring is again introduced into our wonderful history.
Chapter XXXVI
In which Mr Vanslyperken, although at fault, comes in for the brush.
In which Mr Vanslyperken, although at fault, comes in for the brush.
Chapter XXXVII
In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very hard bargain.
Chapter XXXVIII
In which Mr Vanslyperken is taken for a witch.
In which Mr Vanslyperken is taken for a witch.
Chapter XXXIX
In which is recorded a most barbarous and bloody murder.
In which is recorded a most barbarous and bloody murder.
Chapter XL
In which a most horrid spectre disturbs the equanimity of Mr Vanslyperken.
In which a most horrid spectre disturbs the equanimity of Mr Vanslyperken.
Chapter XLI
In which is shown how dangerous it is to tell a secret.
In which is shown how dangerous it is to tell a secret.
Chapter XLII
In which is shown the imprudence of sleeping in the open air, even in a summer's night.
In which is shown the imprudence of sleeping in the open air, even in a summer's night.
Chapter XLIII
In which Smallbones changes from a king's man into a smuggler, and also changes his sex.
In which Smallbones changes from a king's man into a smuggler, and also changes his sex.
Chapter XLIV
In which Mr Vanslyperken meets with a double defeat.
In which Mr Vanslyperken meets with a double defeat.
Chapter XLV
In which Mr Vanslyperken proves his loyalty and his fidelity to King William.
In which Mr Vanslyperken proves his loyalty and his fidelity to King William.
Chapter XLVI
In which there is much bustle and confusion, plot and counter-plot.
In which there is much bustle and confusion, plot and counter-plot.
Chapter XLVII
Which is rather interesting.
Which is rather interesting.
Chapter XLVIII
In which there is a great deal of correspondence, and the widow is called up very early in the morning.
In which there is a great deal of correspondence, and the widow is called up very early in the morning.
Chapter XLIX
In which is related much appertaining to the "pomp and glorious circumstance" of war.
In which is related much appertaining to the "pomp and glorious circumstance" of war.
Chapter L
In which the officers, non-commissioned officers, and rank and file, are all sent to the right about.
In which the officers, non-commissioned officers, and rank and file, are all sent to the right about.
Chapter LI
In which the Jacobite cause is triumphant by sea as well as by land.
In which the Jacobite cause is triumphant by sea as well as by land.
Chapter LII
In which a great deal of loyalty is shown to counterbalance the treason of Vanslyperken.
In which a great deal of loyalty is shown to counterbalance the treason of Vanslyperken.
Chapter LIII
Trial and execution of two of the principal personages in our history.
Trial and execution of two of the principal personages in our history.
Chapter LIV
In which affairs begin to wind up.
In which affairs begin to wind up.
Chapter LV
In which we trust that everything will be arranged to the satisfaction of our readers.
In which we trust that everything will be arranged to the satisfaction of our readers.
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