London, August 28, 1913
CONTENTS
Chapter
Page
- Introducing Mr. Tawnish, and what befell at "The Chequers" [1]
- Of the further astonishing conduct of the said Mr. Tawnish [39]
- Of a Flight of Steps, a Stirrup, and a Stone [70]
- Of how We fell in with a Highwayman at the Cross Roads [87]
- Concerning the true Identity of our Highwayman [113]
- Of the Dawning of Christmas Day [123]
- Which deals, among other Matters, with the Ring of Steel [132]
- Wherein the Truth of the old Adage is made manifest—to wit: All's well that ends well [152]
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- Very slowly, Sir Harry obeyed, swearing frightfully [Frontispiece]
- "I believe I have the felicity of addressing Sir John Chester?" Page [12]
- "Oh! Ha! Hum!" says Bentley, "Did Jack tell you all that, Pen?" [80]
- "Father," says she, "this is my husband—and I am proud to tell you so [159]
THE HONOURABLE
MR. TAWNISH
Chapter One