CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.PAGE
In which Ernest Thornton becomes acquainted with Miss Kate Loraine[11]
CHAPTER II.
In which Ernest listens to the Story of Miss Kate Loraine[22]
CHAPTER III.
In which Ernest calls upon Mrs. Loraine[33]
CHAPTER IV.
In which Ernest releases the captive Maiden from her Prison[44]
CHAPTER V.
In which Ernest is awakened by a loud Knocking[56]
CHAPTER VI.
In which Ernest gets an Idea[67]
CHAPTER VII.
In which Ernest has an Interview with Mr. Tom Thornton[78]
CHAPTER VIII.
In which Ernest visits his Uncle's Library[89]
CHAPTER IX.
In which Ernest, after a successful Retreat, falls into a Trap[100]
CHAPTER X.
In which Ernest strikes a heavy Blow for Liberty[111]
CHAPTER XI.
In which Ernest makes good his Retreat from the Cottage[122]
CHAPTER XII.
In which Ernest obtains some valuable Letters[132]
CHAPTER XIII.
In which Ernest leaves Parkville, and takes the Train for the Eastward[144]
CHAPTER XIV.
In which Ernest wonders what Tom Thornton will do, and finds out[155]
CHAPTER XV.
In which Ernest faces the Enemy[166]
CHAPTER XVI.
In which Ernest makes a Landing on the Hudson[177]
CHAPTER XVII.
In which Ernest outflanks Tom Thornton[189]
CHAPTER XVIII.
In which Ernest calls on several Loraines[200]
CHAPTER XIX.
In which Ernest starts for Madison Place with Kate[211]
CHAPTER XX.
In which Ernest strikes a heavy Blow, and Tom Thornton has a bad Fall[221]
CHAPTER XXI.
In which Ernest visits Madison Place[232]
CHAPTER XXII.
In which Ernest makes the Acquaintance of E. Dunkswell[243]
CHAPTER XXIII.
In which Ernest finds that E. Dunkswell is a disagreeable Room-mate[254]
CHAPTER XXIV.
In which Ernest lands at Crookhaven, and proceeds to London[265]
CHAPTER XXV.
In which Ernest visits Stony Stratford, and E. Dunkswell comes to Grief[276]
CHAPTER XXVI.
In which Ernest returns To Parkville with his Mother, and the Story ends on the Shores of Lake Adieno[289]