Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War
by William Henry Giles Kingston
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Chapters (78)
- W.H.G. Kingston "Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships"
- Chapter One.
- The Spanish Man-of-war off Shetland—A Calm—The “Saint Cecilia” in Danger—The Pilot—Brassay Sound.
- Chapter Two.
- Lunnasting Castle—The Stranger Ship—Sandy Redland, The Factor—Archy Eagleshay—Miss Wardhill’s Visitors—The Disappearance of the Heir.
- Chapter Three.
- Lawrence Brindister visits the Spanish Ship—Don Hernan invited to the Castle—Surly Grind, Lawrence’s Dog.
- Chapter Four.
- Hilda’s first meeting with Don Hernan—Hilda on board the Corvette—Rolf Morton pilots the ship—Cruise in the “Saint Cecilia.”—Hilda accepts Don Hernan.
- Chapter Five.
- Lawrence’s expedition—Hilda’s marriage in the old Chapel—A Storm.
- Chapter Six.
- Rolf Morton’s history—Don Hernan and Hilda in the Morton’s house—Morton dispatched to the corvette.
- Chapter Seven.
- Don Hernan and Hilda at the Castle—The Spanish Officers on Shore—Don Hernan ordered to quit Shetland.
- Chapter Eight.
- Rolf Morton’s Expedition—Watches the corvette—Hilda’s marriage discussed—The storm—A ship seen driving towards shore.
- Chapter Nine.
- Navie Grind described—The Wreck on shore—The Ship Dashed to Pieces—The Rescued.
- Chapter Ten.
- Guests at the Castle—The Heir of Lunnasting—Lawrence Brindister’s Cave.
- Chapter Eleven.
- Father Mendez in Spain—The Marquis and his old Shipmates—Captain Tacon the ex-Pirate.
- Chapter Twelve.
- A Strange Schooner appears off Lunnasting—The Castle attacked—The Pirates enter the Castle—Young Hernan carried off.
- Chapter Thirteen.
- Arrival of Sir Marcus—Hilda and her Sister—A Brig of War appears—Edda’s Marriage—Rolf Morton sails on a long Voyage.
- Chapter Fourteen.
- The Fleet at Spithead—Rolf Morton’s Visit to Shetland—Rolf takes Ronald to Sea—The Thisbe and French Frigate—Ronald Morton’s first Battle—The Enemy strikes.
- Chapter Fifteen.
- Morning after the Battle—Ronald placed on Quarterdeck—Ronald sent on Board the Prize—A Suspicious Sail in Sight—Gallant Defence of the “Thisbe”—Night closes on the Fight.
- Chapter Sixteen.
- The “Thisbe’s” Crew prepare for a Fresh Fight.
- Chapter Seventeen.
- The “Concorde” recaptured by the “Atalante”—The Ships in a Gale—The “Atalante” wrecked—Ronald swims ashore—Communication established—The English shut up in a Tower.
- Chapter Eighteen.
- Job’s Plan for escaping—A Hint from Gerardin—A Rope brought in a Basket—Descent from the Tower—The Guard made Prisoner—Get on board a Fishing-boat.
- Chapter Nineteen.
- A Sail in sight—A Gale comes on—Reach the Frigate—Ronald rejoins the “Thisbe”—Made Lieutenant.
- Chapter Twenty.
- Ronald Second Lieutenant of the “Thisbe”—a Ball at Calcutta—Ronald’s Gallantry—A Challenge—His Reply.
- Chapter Twenty One.
- Party at Mrs Edmonstone’s—Introduction to Colonel Armytage—Visit to the “Osterley”—The “Thisbe” Ordered to Bombay.
- Chapter Twenty Two.
- “Thisbe” in search of the “Osterley”—A Chase—The “Osterley” overtaken—Found in possession of the French—Retaken—The Passengers not on board—Morton placed in command of the “Osterley”—The unknown Island—Old Doull acts as Pilot.
- Chapter Twenty Three.
- What had befallen the “Osterley”—Had been taken by the Enemy and carried into Port—Passengers kept Prisoners on the Island.
- Chapter Twenty Four.
- The “Thisbe” approaches the Island—Old Doull’s Revelations as to the “Osterley’s” Passengers—The Frigate put under French Colours—Expedition in the Boats—Attack on the Forts—“Osterley’s” Passengers carried off.
- Chapter Twenty Five.
- Difficulty of Navigation—An old Enemy appears—Enemy chases the “Osterley”—The “Thisbe” Appears.
- Chapter Twenty Six.
- Ronald joins Lord Claymore’s Ship—The “Pallas” at sea—A Chase—Enemy’s Fleet in sight—“Pallas” chased by Enemy—Lord Claymore’s Manoeuvre—Escape of “Pallas.”
- Chapter Twenty Seven.
- Lord Claymore and the Fire Ships—“Pallas” Engages Black Frigate—Colonel Armytage in the Peninsula.
- Chapter Twenty Eight.
- Ronald joins the “Imperious”—Chase of a Felucca—The Marquis de Medea—The Spanish Priest—Ronald astonishes the Priest.
- Chapter Twenty Nine.
- Ronald meets his Father—Old Doull recognises Rolf Morton—Morton recognises Father Mendez—Rolf Morton’s Diplomacy—A Fort attacked—Blue Jackets on Shore.
- Chapter Thirty.
- Lord Claymore on Shore—Morton again meets Edda—Ronald’s new Friend, Don Josef.
- Chapter Thirty One.
- A Spanish Inn—The Spaniards aroused to Arms—Ronald heads a Guerilla Band—Edda rescued by Ronald.
- Chapter Thirty Two.
- Colonel Armytage wounded—Crossing the Bay of Biscay—Chased during a Gale—The Brig dismasted—Captured.
- Chapter Thirty Three.
- The “Imperious” homeward bound—The Fire-Ships are prepared—The French Fleet in Basque Roads—Ronald conducts a Fire-Ship—General Explosion of Fire-Ships.
- Chapter Thirty Four.
- Edda in Gerardin’s Power—The Frigate steers for Rochelle—Captain Tacon—Pedro Altarez and Father Mendez—Tacon betrays Lord Claymore’s Plans.
- Chapter Thirty Five.
- The Frigate attempts to escape from the Fire-Ship—The Burning Frigate—Danger of the Passengers—Escape from the Burning Ship—On board the “Scorpion”—Lord Claymore ill supported—The “Scorpion” sent to the North Sea.
- Chapter Thirty Six.
- Lunnasting Castle—Lawrence Brindister—Lawrence’s mysterious sayings—Unpleasant Announcement to Sir Marcus—Arrival of the “Scorpion”—The Priest’s Visit to Hilda.
- Chapter Thirty Seven.
- Ronald visits Lunnasting Castle—Legal Visitors arrive at Lunnasting—The rightful Heir discovered—The Prince has got his ain again.
- Chapter Thirty Eight.
- The Priest goes in search of Hernan—The “Scorpion” engages a French Ship—The Victor’s Return.
- The End.
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