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Volume 2. \[Note: Though the title page has no author's name inscribed, this work is generally attributed to Charles James Lever.\] The Inn at Munich Click on this or any of the following images to view the engraving in black-and-white detail. "We talked of pipe-clay regulation caps— Long twenty-fours—short culverins and mortars— Condemn'd the 'Horse Guards' for a set of raps, And cursed our fate at being in such quarters. Some smoked, some sighed, and some were heard to snore; Some wished themselves five fathoms 'neat the Solway; And some did pray—who never prayed before— That they might get the 'route' for Cork or Galway." CONTENTS: CHAPTER XI Cheltenham—Matrimonial Adventure—Showing how to make love for a friend CHAPTER XII Dublin—Tom O'Flaherty—A Reminiscence of the Peninsula CHAPTER XIII Dublin—The Boarding-house—Select Society CHAPTER XIV The Chase CHAPTER XV Mems Of the North Cork CHAPTER XVI Theatricals CHAPTER XVI b (The chapter number is a repeat) The Wager CHAPTER XVII The Elopement CHAPTER XI. CHELTENHAM—MATRIMONIAL ADVENTURE—SHOWING HOW TO MAKE LOVE FOR A FRIEND. Lorrequer Making His Escape From Col. Kamworth's It was a cold raw evening in February as I sat in the coffee-room of the Old Plough in Cheltenham, "Lucullus c. Lucullo"—no companion save my half-finished decanter of port. I had drawn my chair to the corner of the ample fire-place, and in a half dreamy state was reviewing the incidents of my early life, and like most men who, however young, have still to lament talents misapplied, opportunities neglected, profitless labour, and disastrous idleness. The dreary aspect of the large and ill-lighted room—the close-curtained boxes—the unsocial look of every thing and body about suited the habit of my soul, and I was on the verge of becoming excessively sentimental—the… [ Sign in to buy ](https://publica.now/access?redirect=%2Fcheckout%2Fthe-confessions-of-harry-lorrequer-volume-2) The sample continues in the full work. [ #classic ](/search?query=classic) [ #public-domain ](/search?query=public-domain) [ #library ](/search?query=library) ## Reviews No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. [Sign in to leave a review](https://publica.now/access?redirect=%2Fcreators%2Fvito%2Fworks%2Fthe-confessions-of-harry-lorrequer-volume-2) No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. 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