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I In which Barnabas Knocks Down his Father, though as Dutifully as
may be.
II In which is Much Unpleasing Matter regarding Silk Purses, Sows'
Ears, Men, and Gentlemen.
III How Barnabas Set Out for London Town.
IV How Barnabas Fell In with a Pedler of Books, and Purchased a
"Priceless Wollum".
V In which the Historian Sees Fit to Introduce a Lady of Quality;
and Further Narrates How Barnabas Tore a Wonderful Bottle-green
Coat.
VI Of the Bewitchment of Black Eyelashes; and of a Fateful Lace
Handkerchief
VII In which may be Found Divers Rules and Maxims for the Art of
Bowing.
VIII Concerning the Captain's Arm, the Bo'sun's Leg, and the
"Belisarius," Seventy-four.
IX Which Concerns Itself, among Other Matters, with the Virtues
of a Pair of Stocks and the Perversity of Fathers.