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The Splendid Spur: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of Mr. John Marvel, a Servant of His Late Majesty King Charles I, in the Years 1642-3

Name: The Splendid Spur: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of Mr. John Marvel, a Servant of His Late Majesty King Charles I, in the Years 1642-3
Author: Arthur Quiller-Couch

by Arthur Quiller-Couch

Level C1 · AdvancedAdventureHistorical21 chapters

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Length: 21 chapters
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Amidst the turmoil of 1642-3, a loyal servant embarks on daring adventures for King Charles I, weaving humor, suspense, and memorable characters into a vivid historical tapestry. Secrets, shipboard escapades, and eccentric personalities await in this spirited tale of loyalty and courage.

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21 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

01INTRODUCTORY NOTE. · Ch.1Free

02CHAPTER I. — THE BOWLING-GREEN OF THE “CROWN.”

03CHAPTER II. — THE YOUNG MAN IN THE CLOAK OF AMBER SATIN,

04CHAPTER III. — I FIND MYSELF IN A TAVERN BRAWL: AND BARELY ESCAPE.

05CHAPTER IV. — I TAKE THE ROAD.

06CHAPTER V. — MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”

07CHAPTER VI. — THE FLIGHT IN THE PINE WOOD.

08CHAPTER VII. — I FIND A COMRADE.

09CHAPTER VIII. — I LOSE THE KING’S LETTER; AND AM CARRIED TO BRISTOL.

10CHAPTER IX. — I BREAK OUT OF PRISON.

11CHAPTER X. — CAPTAIN POTTERY AND CAPTAIN SETTLE.

12CHAPTER XI. — I RIDE DOWN INTO TEMPLE: AND AM WELL TREATED THERE.

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