CONTENTS.

[CHAPTER I.]

The Stranger—The Castle—The Captain's Soliloquy—The Pastor—The Invitation

[CHAPTER II.]

The Children's Expectation Disappointed—The Scapegrace—The Forester's House—Curiosity of the Villagers—Their Remarks—The Captain's Luggage

[CHAPTER III.]

Invitation to Tea—Negroes—Curiosities—The Fable of the Grasshopper and the Ant—The Explanation

[CHAPTER IV.]

The Portrait—The Captain begins his Story—His Wilfulness—Goes to the University—Bad Behaviour there—His Father's Letter—Refuses to send him Money—He Runs Away

[CHAPTER V.]