[The Inn at Munich]
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"We talked of pipe-clay regulation caps— Long twenty-fours—short culverins and mortars— Condemn'd the 'Horse Guards' for a set of raps, And cursed our fate at being in such quarters. Some smoked, some sighed, and some were heard to snore; Some wished themselves five fathoms 'neat the Solway; And some did pray—who never prayed before— That they might get the 'route' for Cork or Galway." |
CONTENTS:
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[CHAPTER I] Arrival in Cork—Civic Festivities—Private Theatricals [CHAPTER II] Detachment Duty—The Burton Arms—Callonby [CHAPTER III] Life at Callonby—Love-making—Miss O'Dowd's Adventure [CHAPTER IV] Botanical Studies—The Natural System preferable to the Linnaean [CHAPTER V] Puzzled—Explanation—Makes bad worse—The Duel [CHAPTER VI] The Priest's Supper—Father Malachi and the Coadjutor—Major Jones and the Abbe [CHAPTER VII] The Lady's Letter—Peter and his Acquaintances—Too late [CHAPTER VIII] Congratulations—Sick Leave—How to pass the Board [CHAPTER IX] The Road—Travelling Acquaintances—A Packet Adventure [CHAPTER X] Upset—Mind and Body |
To Sir George Hamilton Seymour, G.C.H.
My Dear Sir Hamilton,
If a feather will show how the wind blows, perhaps my dedicating to you even as light matter as these Confessions may in some measure prove how grateful I feel for the many kindnesses I have received from you in the course of our intimacy. While thus acknowledging a debt, I must also avow that another motive strongly prompts me upon this occasion. I am not aware of any one, to whom with such propriety a volume of anecdote and adventure should be inscribed, as to one, himself well known as an inimitable narrator. Could I have stolen for my story, any portion of the grace and humour with which I have heard you adorn many of your own, while I should deem this offering more worthy of your acceptance, I should also feel more confident of its reception by the public.
With every sentiment of esteem and regard, Believe me very faithfully yours, THE AUTHOR Bruxelles, December, 1839.