I.

The great game at chess, between Mr. Gammon and Mr. Crafty, which typifies an English election, and how it is lost and won.—The day of battle arrives

1.

II.

The fight waxes hot; and after surprising fluctuation, a glorious victory is gained.—Serious incidents for the consideration of the victors, who have also to fight another battle on new ground.—Mr. Titmouse acquires sudden distinction in the House of Commons.—Mr. Titmouse becomes a Fellow of the Credulous Society, under the auspices of Dr. Diabolus Gander, performs scientific experiments in the streets at night, and saves the Ministry

43.

III.

Lady Cecilia is married to Mr. Titmouse; and the Earl enters, under Mr. Gammon's auspices, on an adventurous career.—An affecting letter of Lady Cecilia Titmouse.—A deadly struggle between a snake and an ape

124.

IV.

Mr. Gammon offers his hand and heart to Miss Aubrey. An exciting love scene in which Kate behaves with great propriety.—Mr. Gammon's skilful manoeuvres to crush Mr. Aubrey; and they seem seconded by fate

173.

V.

Mr. Aubrey disregards Gammon's advice, and becomes the guest of Mr. Grab.—Mr. Gammon's profound strategies

218.

VI.

Kate communicates a secret told her by Mr. Gammon, who secures her brother a night with Mr. Vice.—Kate's diamond necklace; Mr. Runnington's munificence; Lady Stratton's £15,000 policy, which Gammon angles for

260.

VII.

The descent of the Vulture; and other matters of moment to Gammon.—The Artificial-Rain Company evaporates; and a remarkable scene between Mr. Gammon and the Earl of Dreddlington

295.

VIII.

The Earl of Dreddlington's bed-side; and Gammon's interview with the Duke of Tantallan.—Lord De la Zouch comes on the scene again; an Attorney-General's suggestion; and Gammon frightened by his own proctor.—Lord De la Zouch with the Aubreys

338.

IX.

Mr. Gammon with the Earl of Dreddlington, whose intellect melts away before him. Mr. Gammon getting into deep waters and dragging his great friends after him.—What moles in the ecclesiastical court can do under ground

378.

X.

Glances of daylight into a glen of fraud, and reptiles seen wriggling about in alarm.—What is Gammon to do?—Mr. Titmouse makes an equitable proposal to Kate Aubrey.—The scorpion in the fiery circle. Mr. Gammon's skilful exit

412.

XI.

The Earl of Dreddlington's bankruptcy and death; and Lord Drelincourt appears on the scene.—Mudflint, Woodlouse, and Bloodsuck in a bad way; and Sir Harkaway's awkward position

455.

XII.

Mr. Titmouse on his last legs.—Mr. Tag-rag's final adventures; a sudden glimpse of Gammon again; and the last of Mr. Quirk.—True nobility; Yatton itself again; and Kate Aubrey's disappearance

488.

537.