umane
and enlightened form of the Present Day
CHAPTER XVII.
Showing that Lay Tribunals are not exactly Punch and Judy 151
Shows where the Puppet is moved by the Man underneath
CHAPTER XVIII.
A comfortable Evening at the "Goose" 165
CHAPTER XIX.
The Subject continued 175
CHAPTER XX.
Mr. Bumpkin sings a good old Song--The Sergeant becomes quite 179
a convivial Companion and plays Dominoes
CHAPTER XXI.
Joe electrifies the Company and surprises the Reader 191
CHAPTER XXII.
The Sergeant makes a loyal Speech and sings a Song, both of 203
which are well received by the Company
CHAPTER XXIII.
The famous Don O'Rapley and Mr. Bumpkin spend a social 213
Evening at the "Goose"
CHAPTER XXIV.
Don O'Rapley expresses his views of the Policy of the 221
Legislature in not permitting Dominoes to be played in
Public-houses
CHAPTER XXV.
In spite of all warnings, Joe takes his own part, not to be 227
persuaded on one side or the other--Affecting Scene between
Mr. Bumpkin and his old Servant
CHAPTER XXVI.
Morning Reflections--Mrs. Oldtimes proves herself to be a 239
great Philosopher--The Departure of the Recruits to be sworn
in
CHAPTER XXVII.
A Letter from Home 245
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Mr. Bumpkin determines to maintain a discreet silence about 255
his Case at the Old Bailey--Mr. Prigg confers with him
thereon
CHAPTER XXIX.
The Trial at the Old Bailey of Mr. Simple Simonman for 261
Highway Robbery with violence--Mr. Alibi introduces himself
to Mr. Bumpkin
CHAPTER XXX.
Mr. Alibi is stricken with a Thunderbolt--Interview with 283
Horatio and Mr. Prigg
CHAPTER XXXI.
Mr. Bumpkin at Home again 295
CHAPTER XXXII.
Joe's Return to Southwood--An Invitation from the Vicar--What 303
the Old Oak saw
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