Sir Steady Steerwell, expostulates with him in a Letter; in consequence of which he is forbid his House, loses his Pension, and incurs the charge of Lunacy. CHAPTER XCVII. He writes against the Minister, by whose Instigation he is arrested, and moves himself by habeas corpus into the Fleet. CHAPTER XCVIII. Pickle seems tolerably well reconciled to his Cage; and is by the Clergyman entertained with the Memoirs of a Noted Personage, whom he sees by accident in the Fleet. CHAPTER XCIX. He is surprised with the Appearance of Hatchway and Pipes, who take up their Habitation in his Neighbourhood, contrary to his Inclination and express Desire. CHAPTER C. These Associates commit an Assault upon Crabtree, for which they are banished from the Fleet-Peregrine begins to feel the effects of Confinement. CHAPTER CI. He receives an unexpected Visit; and the Clouds of Misfortune begin to separate. CHAPTER CII. Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society-Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial. CHAPTER CIII. He is engaged in a very extraordinary Correspondence, which is interrupted by a very unexpected Event. CHAPTER CIV. Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet-He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance. CHAPTER CV. He performs the last Offices to his Father, and returns to London, upon a very interesting Design. CHAPTER CVI. He enjoys an interview with Emilia, and makes himself ample Amends for all the Mortifications of his Life. THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM By Tobias Smollett CONTENTS THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE APOLOGUE THE ADVENTURES OF RODERICK RANDOM CHAPTER I Of my Birth and Education CHAPTER II I grow up-am hated by my Relations-sent to School-neglected by my Grandfather-maltreated by my Master-seasoned to Adversity-I form Cabals against the Pedant-am debarred Access to my Grandfather-hunted by his Heir-I demolish the Teeth of his Tutor CHAPTER III My Mother's Brother arrives-relieves me-a Description of him-he goes along with me to the House of my Grandfather-is encountered by his Dogs-defeats them, after a bloody Engagement-is admitted to the old Gentleman-a Dialogue between them CHAPTER IV My Grandfather makes his Will-our second Visit-he Dies-his Will is read in Presence of all his living Descendants-the Disappointment of my female Cousins-my Uncle's Behaviour CHAPTER V The Schoolmaster uses me barbarously-I form a Project of Revenge, in which I am assisted by my Uncle-I leave the Village-am settled at a University by his Generosity CHAPTER VI I make great progress in my Studies-am caressed by Everybody- my female Cousins take notice of me-I reject their Invitation-they are incensed, and conspire against me-am left destitute by a Misfortune that befalls my Uncle-Gawky's Treachery-my Revenge