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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

A Picture of the Ocean.-A solitary Boat is Discovered.-An Ac-
count of those on board her.-Death approaches.-Two only are left.
-How, even there, God's protecting Hand is found.-The Calm con-
tinues, and the Water is expended.-The first Scene in the Author's
Life.-The Moral to be drawn from his History

A Ship in a Calm.-The Indiaman.-Her Crew and Passengers, two-

legged and four-legged, not forgetting Quacko, the Monkey.-How the

good Ship the "Governor Harcourt," and I had any Connection with

each other.-My Guardian and early Friends.-The History of Captain

How to raise the Wind at Sea.-The Effect of Whistling.-A Boat is

discovered with two Infants in her.-How did they come there?-A

faithful Nurse.-The Author and his Sister introduced to the Reader.-

We find kind Friends, who prove Friends indeed.-A Storm comes on,

and the Boat is lost.-Another Proof of God's Providence

My early Recollections.-Ellen Barrow.-The Voyage to India.-How

I gained my Name.-Hints on the Education of Youth.-We enter Ta-

ble Bay. An Account of the Cape Colony.-Again sail for India......

Reach the Hoogly.-An Account of the Ganges, and a Sketch of Cal-

cutta. Life in India.-The Three Presidencies.-I go up the Country.

-Again meet my Friends.-Eva's Escape from a Tiger.-My Educa-

tion. I learn how to kill a Tiger..

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My Guardian talks of visiting England.-Travelling in India.—An

Encampment.-We sail down the Ganges.-Boats used on the River.-

Scenery of the Ganges.-I reach Calcutta and once more embark on

board the "Governor Harcourt."-The Temple of Juggurnaut.-Our

Voyage. We arrive in England.—I visit Mr. Plowden, and beg to be

allowed to go to School.....

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I go to School.-An Account of my School and School-fellows.-I

fight in a good Cause, and though beaten gain my Object.-My Friend,

Walter Blount.-My Observation on the Manners and Customs of the

English.-John Prior, his good Counsel and Example.-I hear of my

kind Guardian's Illness.-I finish my School Career.-My School-fel-

I sail for India with my old Friend, Captain Willis.-We come in

sight of Madeira.-Incidents of the Voyage.-We capture a Portuguese

Man-of-War.-Touch at the Azores.-Catching Fish.-The Monkey

Bread-fruit.-Flying Fish.--Phosphorescent Light on the Ocean.-

Other interesting Objects.-Reach Calcutta.-My Inquiries for Sir

Charles.-I hasten to his Presence.-His last Advice.-My kind Guar-

dian's Death....

I hear sad News of Mrs. Clayton and my Sister Eva.-They sail from

Macao, and are no more heard of.-Resolve to go in search of them.-

Discussions as to what had become of them, and how I am to prosecute

the Search.-Sir Charles's Legacy.—I sail on board an Opium Clipper.

-Captain Griffin and his Officers.-Paulo Penang and Singapore.-An

Account of that wonderful Place.-Voyage to Macao, and Description

of the City. Mr. Noakes, the Consignee of the Emu Brig.-His Praise

of Captain Spinks.-Suspicious Account of his Mate.-I incline to the

Opinion that the Emu has been run away with, and act accordingly... 90

Sail in the "Cowlitz" for Batavia.-Captain Van Deck and his Frow.

-Our Lady Passengers.-Domestic Discord.-I form a Friendship with

Adam Fairburn.-The Ape Ungka.-Catch sight of a Fleet of Sooloo

Pirates.-The Master's Fears.-We alter our Course, and hope to escape.

-Captain Van Deck hopes to find Courage in a Bottle of Schiedam.-

I propose fighting to the last.-Little Maria Van Deck the truest Hero.

-A Night of Anxiety.-We lose sight of the Pirate Fleet.-Captain Van

Deck grows very brave.-We again stand on our proper Course

Captain Van Deck is out of his Reckoning.-The Cowlitz among

Coral Reefs.-An Exemplification of the Proverb, "Out of the Frying-

pan into the Fire."-The Brig strikes, and we soon discover that we

must abandon all hopes of saving her.-Some of the Crew attempt to

get intoxicated.-We take to the Boats.-I embark in the Skiff with

Fairburn. We nearly forget Ungka.-We bid farewell to the Brig, and

consult whither we shall shape our Course.-We visit an Island to

recruit. We repair the Boats, and continue our Voyage

CHAPTER XII.

Continue the Voyage.-Future Plans discussed.-Discern the Pirate

Fleet ahead of us.-Our Measures to avoid being discovered.-The

Chances of escaping decrease.-A pleasant Prospect.-A Council of

War, in which Mrs. Van Deck votes for Submission, and carries her

Point.-I am in the Minority.-Description of a Sooloo or Illanon

Prahu.-The Sun rises, and exhibits us to the Pirates.-We get on

board the leading Vessel, and are made Prisoners.-Our Friends share

We begin to taste the Bitters of Slavery.-Fairburn's Philosophy,

and Causes for Congratulation.-We agree that Things might have

been worse, and Hope revives.-A Friend appears when least expect-

ed. The Advantages of performing a good Action.-The_Story of

Hassan, the Malay Lad.-The Pirate Fleet enters a River in Borneo.-

A marauding Expedition, in which they are successful.-We contem-

plate escaping, but are not successful.-Many Dyaks share our Fate.-

A Description of our Fellow-prisoners.-We stand out to Sea...

Suffer from Heat.-Prognostications of a Storm.-The Consequence

of doing Evil.-No Friendly Port under our Lee.-The Dutchmen made

to work at the Oars.-A Storm comes on.-The Fleet scattered.-We

spring a Leak.-Still we agree that every thing is for the best.-It's an

ill Wind that blows no one Good.-A Friend in Sight.-We see the

Dutch Brig destroying some of the Prahus.-Ours next attacked by her.

-We feel it disagreeable to be shot at, even for our Benefit.-The Pi-

rates' last Fight.-The Prahu sinks, and we are preserved...

Hassan follows us and is nearly shot by mistake.-The Consequence

of being seen in bad Company.-We find ourselves on board the

Swalen.-Death of Captain Van Deck.-His Widow alters for the

better. Little Maria wounded.-Our Fears for her Safety.-Another

Mourner appears.-Ungka makes his Appearance unexpectedly.-I

study Languages.-We sail up a River to land our Dyak Påssengers.-

Take a Pilot on board.-His Intelligence.-Find we have entered the

wrong River.-Friendly Intercourse with the Natives.-Visit a Dyak

House. I gain Information of great interest to me..

Hopes of finding the Emn.-The Dyaks bid us farewell.-Kalong pi-

lots us out of the River.-We enter another to land our Captives.-

Their Grief at viewing their Habitations destroyed.-Hassan jealous

of Kalong.-More Dyaks appear.-They prove Friends.-Kalong ac-

companies us.-We sail for Sourabaya, in Java.-The Widow asks me

to take charge of her and Maria.-I call on Mr. Scott, and Fairburn

looks out for a Vessel.-Mr. Scott's Kindness.-Fairburn finds a Craft

to go in search of the Emu.............

Sketch of Java.-Sir Stamford Raffles' Mode of Government.-Char-

acter of the Javanese.-Religion.--Despotic System.-Duch Posses-

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sions in the East.-Picture of Sourabaya.-A Chinese pedler.-He

shows a Jewel once belonging to Mrs. Clayton.-The Emu at Timor.-

A Country House in Java.-Roads.-Scenery.-The Durinam.-Dress

of a Javanese Gentleman.-Dutch Troops.-Examination of Chin Fi,

the pedler. He accounts for possessing the Brooch.-The Emu

again. I long to be afloat..

Kindness of the Dutch Authorities.-My Health suffers from the Heat.

-1 prepare for a Journey up the Country.-The Widow's Information.

-Travelling in Java.-Post Houses.-Good Roads.-A Passangerang or

Guest House.-Fertility of the Soil and high Cultivation.-Beautiful

Scenery.-Tigers and Snakes.-Dwellings of the Peasantry.-Lieutenant

Jeekel and the Widow.-The Widow's Reception by her Relations.-

My Sojourn in the Country.-Return to Sourabaya

Fairburn's report of the Schooner.-Description of the Fraulin.—

Ready for Sea.-Part from my Friends.-The Widow's Gratitude.-Sail

for Batavia.-Life on Board.-My Officers.-The Dutch Master, Van

Graoul.-Hassan, Kalong, and Ungka still with me.-Description of Ba-

tavia.-Alligators.-Unhealthfulness of the Capital.-Inquiries for the

Emu.-Sail once more.-A Stranger in Sight. We make Chase.-Cor-

al Islands ahead.-She steers for them.-We follow.-Disappearance

of the Stranger..

Search in vain for the Stranger.-Is she the "Flying Dutchman"?—

Dick Harper's Notions.-A Calm.-Excessive Heat.-Reports of Guns

in the Distance.-Where can they come from ?-A Black Cloud in the

North.-Darkness comes on.-Alarm of the Crew.-A Hurricane.-Fall

of Ashes.-An Eruption of the Burning Mountain of Tomboro.-Grand

Appearance from the Sea...

Showers of Ashes.-Approach Tomboro.-Floating Islands.-De-

struction of Crops.-Starvation of People.-Land in Timor.-A Portu-

guese Governor and his Troops.-Dutch Settlement of Coupang.-Isl-

and of Kessa.-Christian Inhabitants.-A Chief in a Court Dress.-The

Arru Islands.-Their Productions.-A Feast on Board.-Fright of the

Chiefs at sound of Guns.-A strange Brig appears.-Sends her Boat on

Shore. Is she the Emu ?-We chase her..
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The Boat escapes.-We hope to board the Brig, but find that there is

as many a Slip between a Boat-hook and a Ship's Side, as there is be-

tween the Cup and the Lip.-We chase the Brig.-Will she again get

off?-Dick Harper's opinion.-We fire to little purpose.-A thick Mist

and a Squall damp our Hopes.-The Schooner on her Beam-ends.-

The Squall clears off.--What has become of the Emu?..

The Cruise continued.-A strange Flock of Birds.-An attack of

Whales.-A Burning Ship.-We heave to near her. How did she

catch fire?-A Man picked up.-We judge that it is the work of Pirates.

A dear Friend and an old School-fellow.-His Illness.-The Emu once

more. We again chase, and she plays us the old Trick.-We think we

have caught her, but get hold of the wrong Craft...

Persevere in the Pursuit.-Prior recovers.-Tells me his Adventures.

-Touch at Amboyna.-An Account of the Settlement.-A Rock in the

Ocean.-A Signal observed on it.-We land and search for Inhabitants.

-Find a Cavern and a dying Man.-One for whom I have long been in

Search. We endeavor to revive him.-I speak to him of Religion.-He

listens and his Heart softens.-Sad News of Eva.-I prepare to learn

his History....

Richard Kidd's Birth and Education.-Follows his own Inclinations.

-False Heroes lead him astray.-Commences a Career of Crimes.-Rap-

id Progress.-Joins a Regiment in India.-Turned out.-Undertakes a

Transaction in which I am much interested.-The Destruction of the

Ship. He nearly loses his Life.-Picked up by a Slaver.-Turns Pirate.

-Is captured, but escapes.-Gets back to India.-His Reward lost.-

Joins the Emu.-His Adventures in her.-Attacked by the Malays.-His

Crew mutiny and maroon him.-His End, the sure Consequence of

The Pirate's Death-bed.-His Repentance.-A Tempest.-The Pirate's

Death.-Disappearance of the Fraulin.-Left alone on the Island.-My

Midnight Watch.-Unwelcome Visitors.-Malay Pirates.-Discover my

Retreat. I think of defending my Stronghold.-Description of my As-

sailants.-Taken Prisoner.-Am turned into a Slave.-Try to escape.-

Am compelled to go on Board.--Sail away.-The Fraulin follows us .. 308

Miss the Fraulin.-Coast along Celebes.-Enter a River in Borneo.-

Reception by the Sultan.-Am exhibited as a Trophy, and then carried

off as a Slave.-Scenery in the Interior.-Luxuriant Vegetation.-Fit-

ness of Natives for the Reception of Christianity.-My Master's Wife.-

My Employment as a Slave.-Modes of Fishing.-Preparing Food.-

Trees and Shrubs of Borneo.-The Upas Tree.-Fire-flies.-Contemplate

escaping.-Exports of the Country.-Ourang-Outang.-I hear a Voice

singing English words, but cannot see the Singer

CHAPTER XXVIII.

I in vain try to return to the Cottage where I heard the Music.-How

Britain's Might should be employed.-The Cabbage Palm.--Birds of

Borneo. Discover Eva.--Our Meeting.-The greatest Misfortune

proves the most desired Blessing.--Eva's Adventures.-Return home-

wards.-Miss my Companions.-Village attacked.-A Scene of Havoc

and Destruction.-Escape.-Hurry to where I left my Canoe.-Eva in

the Hands of the Savages.-We are surrounded.-About to be destroy-

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