The Pilgrims of the Thames in Search of the National!; The Illus., Designed, Etched, and Drawn on Wood (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XI. Makbmoney's invitation to Charles Turf, Esq., to dine with him in London--accepted by the latter. Continuation of the interesting adventures of the Match-girl; strange, but true. Love letters; or, rather bargains of a Smithfield character--Vice reduced to a trade, and beauty a marketable commodity; but face painting not amongst the faults of the Match-girl. The dangers of fascination--FlouRish's opinion and dislike of very beautiful women--some truth connected with his remarks. A female without a heart--yet not devoid of susceptibility--a touch of the pathetic--the afflicted father, fond mother, and inconsisiderate son--grey hairs still respected. Greatness of the Match-girl Introduction of young Rentroll, a country gentleman--a neck-or-nothing sort of personage--all to-day, and let to-morrow provide for itself.--A masquerade visit; or, how to pay of old debts. Dangerous to be safe. Prowess of the Match-girl--the sprig of quality reduced beneath the rank of a commoner--revenge sweet. No security in disguise, or, I am not what I seem to be? The bailiff's in the dark--a scene in a lock-up house--the amorous man-woman--One might be hanged as well for a sheep as a lamb. Holdfast in error--astonished--the secret unravelled--therefore, " go it," and finish the spree; it will amount to the same thing one hundred years hence;--but " all's well that ends well." "The ghost story, or rather, the ' White Lady of Kew, '" observed Makemoney, --"I am ready to admit is, of a very interesting nature; but yet, I should like to hear another chapter respecting the match-girl--there is so much life attached to all her movements." "I am equally anxious to hear it," replied Sprightly, "and if you send an invitation to Charles Turf, Esq., to dine with you, the affair ...