TEN THOUSAND A-YEAR. TEN THOUSAND A-YEAR. BY SAMUEL WARREN, F.R.S. VOL. III. BOSTON: LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY. 1900. University Press: JOHN WILSON AND SON, CAMBRIDGE. CONTENTS TO VOL. III. CHAP. PAGE 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 manœuvres 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