A tea-evening, and how it began—Some gaps in the author’s knowledge—Stoffel’s zoölogical joke—The cause of the last Punic war—And the advantage of smoking 48

[Chapter IX]

Echoes of the last Punic war—The defeat of Hannibal (Laps) by Scipio (Pennewip) 61

[Chapter X]

Causes of the tedious peace in Europe, showing the value of a “tea-evening” as a study—Specimens of school-verse concluded—Suitable for society poets and clever children 68

[Chapter XI]

Report on the condition of the leading characters after the catastrophe—Walter again: a character-study 75

[Chapter XII]

Leentje as a comforter and questioner—Prince Walter and his dominions 80

[Chapter XIII]