CHAPTER XVI. A natural mistake, which, although it procures the Author a rough reception at his own house, has yet the good, effect to teach him the propriety of adapting his manners to his condition. BOOK II. CONTAINING SUNDRY ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE ADVANTAGES OF GOOD LIVING, WITH A FEW CHAPTERS ON DOMESTIC FELICITY. CHAPTER I. Some passages in the life of John H. Higginson, Esq., the happy sportsman, with a surprising affliction that befell the Author. CHAPTER II. The Author, being in prison, makes a confidant of a deputy attorney-general.--The inconvenience of telling a truth which happens to be somewhat incredible. CHAPTER III. Sheppard Lee is visited by new friends, released from prison, and carried to his new place of abode. CHAPTER IV. Containing illustrations of the advantages of dying an unusual death in times of high political excitement. CHAPTER VI. The true meaning of the word Podagra. CHAPTER VII. Sheppard Lee's introduction to his wife, and his suspicion that all is not gold that glistens. CHAPTER VIII. A comparison between dunning and scolding, with some thoughts on suicide. CHAPTER IX. Sheppard Lee forms sundry acquaintances, some of which are genteel. CHAPTER X. The Author grows weary of his wife, and mistakes the river Schuylkill for the river Lethe.--The tragical adventure that befell a young gentleman in that romantic tide, with its effects upon the destinies of Sheppard Lee. BOOK III.