CONTENTS.

I.[In which Phil talks of going to Sea, and meets an old Acquaintance.]
II.[In which Phil starts for New York, and is stopped on the way.]
III.[In which Phil goes east, and meets Captain Farraday.]
IV.[In which Phil visits the Bark Michigan, and looks after his Finances.]
V.[In which Phil moralizes over his Loss, and hears from St. Louis.]
VI.[In which Phil signs the Shipping Papers, and recognizes the new Mate.]
VII.[In which Phil attempts to escape from the Bark Michigan.]
VIII.[In which Phil finds himself a Prisoner, and finds something else.]
IX.[In which Phil finds himself rated as an able Seaman in the Port Watch.]
X.[In which Phil stands his Watch, and takes his Trick at the Wheel.]
XI.[In which Phil makes a Cringle, and visits the Cross-trees.]
XII.[In which Phil ascertains the Destination of the Michigan.]
XIII.[In which Phil goes aft, with others of the Crew, and then goes forward.]
XIV.[In which Phil speaks for Truth and Justice, and a Sail is discovered.]
XV.[In which Phil is assigned to an important Position by his Shipmates.]
XVI.[In which Phil finds himself a Prisoner in the Steerage.]
XVII.[In which Phil becomes better acquainted with the Cabin Steward.]
XVIII.[In which Phil and others visit the Cabin of the Bark.]
XIX.[In which Phil and his Companions obtain Possession of the Michigan.]
XX.[In which Phil argues a Point with Waterford, and mounts Guard in the Steerage.]
XXI.[In which Phil becomes Second Mate of the Michigan.]
XXII.[In which Phil lays down the Law, and is afterwards much alarmed.]
XXIII.[In which Phil counsels Prudence, and resorts to Strategy.]
XXIV.[In which Phil prepares for a Struggle, and opens the Fore Scuttle.]
XXV.[In which Phil completes the Victory, and empties the Rum Barrels.]
XXVI.[In which Phil reaches New York, meets the Gracewoods, and abandons Cringle and Cross-tree.]

CRINGLE AND CROSS-TREE;

OR,

THE SEA SWASHES OF A SAILOR.


CHAPTER I.

IN WHICH PHIL TALKS OF GOING TO SEA, AND MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.