TABLE OF CONTENTS. VOL. II.
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CHAPTER I.
A conversation between Robin Day and his friend Captain
Brown, in which the latter throws some light upon the
adventure of the highwayman. 9
CHAPTER II.
The two friends put themselves into disguise, and make preparations
for a career of philanthropy. 17
CHAPTER III.
Containing Robin Day's first essay as a quack doctor, and
the wonderful effects of the Magian medicines. 25
CHAPTER IV.
The Mermaids' Eggs effect a miraculous cure, and Chowder
Chow rises in reputation. 36
CHAPTER V.
The progress of Chowder Chow and his master, continued. 40
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CHAPTER VI.
Another miraculous cure, but the credit of which Chowder
Chow is willing should rest with Captain Brown entirely. 46
CHAPTER VII.
Chowder Chow performs, as he hopes, his last cure, at the
expense of Mr. Fabius Maximus Feverage. 50
CHAPTER VIII.
Robin Day meets an astonishing reverse of fortune, and
plays the Magian on his own account. 57
CHAPTER IX.
Robin Day escapes from slavery, is chased by a bloody-minded
pursuer, and relieved by an unexpected friend. 68
CHAPTER X.
In which Robin retrieves his reputation in the opinion of
Dicky Dare, and is restored to the friendship of that heroic
adventurer. 76
CHAPTER XI.
Robin Day and his commander, Captain Dare, set out again
for the wars, and win a great victory along the way; in
which, as is usual, all the honour and profit fall to the
commander's share. 85
CHAPTER XII.
The Bloody Volunteers arrive at the field of battle, and acquire
distinction under the command of Captain Dare. 93
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CHAPTER XIII.
Captain Dare, at the head of his Bloody Volunteers, wins
new laurels by the storm and capture of an Indian village.
103
CHAPTER XIV.
Captain Dare, with the Bloody Volunteers, attempts the
conquest of the Indian country. He fights a great battle,
and fortune declares against him—but still more decidedly
against Robin Day, who falls into the hands of the enemy. 107
CHAPTER XV.
Robin Day, a prisoner among the Indians, is carried to their
village, where he is made to run the gauntlet; the happy
device which he puts into execution against his tormentors.
115
CHAPTER XVI.
How the Indians condemn Robin Day to the stake, along
with Captain Brown, their adopted brother; and in what
manner the two are saved from being burned alive. 126
CHAPTER XVII.
Robin is separated from his fellow fugitive, and after wandering
through the wilderness, stumbles on his old friends,
the Bloody Volunteers; and, with that corps of heroes, is
taken prisoner by the Spaniards of Florida. 133
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Bloody Volunteers are carried to Pensacola, where
Robin Day receives an agreeable surprise. 142
CHAPTER XIX.
In which Robin Day makes a rapid progress in the regards
of the fair Isabel. 151
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CHAPTER XX.
Robin Day is surprised by the appearance of Skipper Duck
and other old friends. 158
CHAPTER XXI.
In which Robin Day meets another surprise, and a perilous
one; which is succeeded by a story of much interest to the
Intendant. 164
CHAPTER XXII.
A denouement and catastrophe, and Robin Day loses the
favour of the Intendant, and is packed off to a fort for safe-keeping.
173
CHAPTER XXIII.
Robin Day escapes against his will from the fort, and finds
himself a third time on board the Jumping Jenny. 180
CHAPTER XXIV.
The Jumping Jenny hoists the black flag, attacks and captures
a superior vessel; and Robin Day finds himself a pirate.
187
CHAPTER XXV.
In which Robin Day is carried to Cuba, and made acquainted
with the tender mercies of pirate law and Captain
Hellcat. 193
CHAPTER XXVI.
The second cruise of the Viper: she captures the Querida, and the Intendant's daughter becomes the prize of Captain
Hellcat. 201
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CHAPTER XXVII.
Robin Day adopts a desperate resolution, and escapes from
the pirates, with the beautiful Isabel; and what fell out
thereupon. 209
CHAPTER XXVIII.
The voyage in the jollyboat; in which Robin Day makes an
interesting and surprising discovery. 220
CHAPTER XXIX.
Robin Day and Isabel are rescued from the jollyboat by an
American schooner; which is taken by the pirates, and
Robin is again their prisoner. 231
CHAPTER XXX.
The pirates are chased by the armed brig Vengador, and,
in the pursuit, both vessels are driven ashore. 242
CHAPTER XXXI.
The battle between the wrecked pirates and their wrecked
enemies, and what happened therein to Robin Day. 249
CHAPTER XXXII.
In which Robin Day meets with many delightful surprises,
takes a new name, and explains such circumstances as require
explanation. 254
CHAPTER XXXIII.
In which Robin Day takes leave of his adventures and the
reader. 264
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Bird, Robert Montgomery, 1806-1854 [1839], The adventures of Robin Day, volume 2 (Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia) [word count] [eaf019v2].
