Chapter XCIV: Further proceedings of the College. CHAPTER XCV. The

young Gentleman is introduced to a Virtuoso of the first Order, and commences Yelper. CHAPTER XCVI. Peregrine, finding himself neglected by Sir Steady Steerwell, expostulates with him in a Letter; in consequence of which he is forbid his House, loses his Pension, and incurs the charge of Lunacy. CHAPTER XCVII. He writes against the Minister, by whose Instigation he is arrested, and moves himself by habeas corpus into the Fleet. CHAPTER XCVIII. Pickle seems tolerably well reconciled to his Cage; and is by the Clergyman entertained with the Memoirs of a Noted Personage, whom he sees by accident in the Fleet. CHAPTER XCIX. He is surprised with the Appearance of Hatchway and Pipes, who take up their Habitation in his Neighbourhood, contrary to his Inclination and express Desire. CHAPTER C. These Associates commit an Assault upon Crabtree, for which they are banished from the Fleet-Peregrine begins to feel the effects of Confinement. CHAPTER CI. He receives an unexpected Visit; and the Clouds of Misfortune begin to separate. CHAPTER CII. Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society-Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial. CHAPTER CIII. He is engaged in a very extraordinary Correspondence, which is interrupted by a very unexpected Event. CHAPTER CIV. Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet-He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance. CHAPTER CV. He performs the last Offices to his Father, and returns to London, upon a very interesting Design. CHAPTER CVI. He enjoys an interview with Emilia, and makes himself ample Amends for all the Mortifications of his Life. THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM By Tobias Smollett

CONTENTS

THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE

APOLOGUE

THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM

CHAPTER I Of my Birth and Education

CHAPTER II I grow up-am hated by my Relations-sent to School-neglected by my Grandfather-maltreated by my Master-seasoned to Adversity-I form Cabals against the Pedant-am debarred Access to my Grandfather-hunted by his Heir-I demolish the Teeth of his Tutor

CHAPTER III My Mother's Brother arrives-relieves me-a Description of him-he goes along with me to the House of my Grandfather-is encountered by his Dogs-defeats them, after a bloody Engagement-is admitted to the old Gentleman-a Dialogue between them

CHAPTER IV My Grandfather makes his Will-our second Visit-he Dies-his Will is read in Presence of all his living Descendants-the Disappointment of my female Cousins-my Uncle's Behaviour

CHAPTER V The Schoolmaster uses me barbarously-I form a Project of Revenge, in which I am assisted by my Uncle-I leave the Village-am settled at a University by his Generosity

CHAPTER VI I make great progress in my Studies-am caressed by Everybody- my female Cousins take notice of me-I reject their Invitation-they are incensed, and conspire against me-am left destitute by a Misfortune that befalls my Uncle-Gawky's Treachery-my Revenge

CHAPTER VII I am entertained by Mr. Crab-a description of him-I acquire the Art of Surgery-consult Crab's Disposition-become necessary to him-an Accident happens-he advises me to launch out into the world-assists me with Money-I set out for London

CHAPTER VIII I arrive at Newcastle-meet with my old Schoolfellow Strap- we determine to walk together to London-set out on our Journey-put up at a solitary Alehouse-are disturbed by a strange Adventure in the Night

CHAPTER IX We proceed on our Journey-are overtaken by a Highwayman who fires at Strap-is prevented from shooting me by a Company of Horsemen, who ride in pursuit of him-Strap is put to Bed at an Inn-Adventures at that Inn

CHAPTER X The Highwayman is taken-we are detained as Evidence against him-proceed to the next village-he escapes-we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed-in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure- next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster-our Treatment there

CHAPTER XI We descry the Waggon-get into it-arrive at an inn-our Fellow Travellers described-a Mistake is committed by Strap, which produces strange things

CHAPTER XII Captain Weazel challenges Strap, who declines the Combat-an Affair between the Captain and me-the Usurer is fain to give Miss Jenny five Guineas for a Release-we are in Danger of losing a Meal-the Behaviour of Weazel, Jenny, and Joey, on that Occasion-an Account of Captain Weazel and his Lady-the Captain's Courage tried-Isaac's mirth at the Captain's Expense

CHAPTER XIII Strap and I are terrified by an Apparition-Strap's Conjecture-the Mystery explained by Joey-we arrive in London-our Dress and Appearance described-we are insulted in the Street-an Adventure in an Alehouse-we are imposed upon by a waggish Footman-set to rights by a Tobacconist-take Lodgings-dive for a Dinner-an Accident at our Ordinary

CHAPTER XIV We visit Strap's friend-a description of him-his advice-we go to Mr. Cringer's house-are denied admittance-an Accident befalls Strap-his behaviour thereupon-an extraordinary adventure occurs, in the course of which I lose all my money

CHAPTER XV Strap moralises-presents his purse to me-we inform our landlord of our misfortune-he unravels the mystery-I present myself to Cringer-he recommends and turns me over to Mr. Staytape-I become acquainted with a fellow dependent, who explains the character of Cringer and Staytape-and informs me of the method to be pursued at the Navy Office and Surgeons' Hall-Strap is employed

CHAPTER XVI My new acquaintance breaks an appointment-I proceed, by myself, to the Navy Office-address me to a person there, who assists me with advice-write to the Board, they grant me a letter to the Surgeons at the Hall-am informed of the beau's name and character-find him-he makes me his confidant in an amour-desires me to pawn my linen for his occasions-recover what I lent him-some curious observations on Strap on that occasion-his vanity.

CHAPTER XVII I go to Surgeons' Hall, when I meet Mr. Jackson-am examined-a fierce dispute arises between two of the examiners-Jackson disguises himself to attract respect-irises himself to attract respect- is detected-in hazard of being sent to Bridewell-he treats us at a Tavern-carries us to a Night-house-A troublesome adventure there-we are committed to the Round-house-carried before a Justice-his behaviour

CHAPTER XVIII I carry my qualification to the Navy Office-the nature of it-the behaviour of the Secretary-Strap's concern for my absence-a battle betwixt him a blacksmith-the troublesome consequences of it-his harangue to me-his friend the schoolmaster recommends me to a French Apothecary, who entertains me as a journeyman

CHAPTER XIX The character of Mr. Lavement, his wife and daughter-some anecdotes of the family-the mother and daughter rivals-I am guilty of a mistake that gives me present satisfaction, but is attended with troublesome consequences

CHAPTER XX I am assaulted and dangerously wounded-Suspect O'Donnell, and am confirmed in my opinion-concert a scheme of revenge, and put it into execution-O'Donnell robs his own servant and disappears-make my addresses to a lady, and am miraculously delivered from her snare