launches forth into his favourite Theme, and relates a Story about a queer Client 22. Mr. Pickwick journeys to Ipswich and meets with a romantic Adventure with a middle-aged Lady in yellow Curl-papers 23. In which Mr. Samuel Weller begins to devote his Energies to the Return Match between himself and Mr. Trotter 24. Wherein Mr. Peter Magnus grows jealous, and the middle-aged Lady apprehensive, which brings the Pickwickians within the Grasp of the Law 25. Showing, among a Variety of pleasant Matters, how majestic and impartial Mr. Nupkins was; and how Mr. Weller returned Mr. Job Trotter’s Shuttlecock as heavily as it came—With another Matter, which will be found in its Place 26. Which contains a brief Account of the Progress of the Action of Bardell against Pickwick 27. Samuel Weller makes a Pilgrimage to Dorking, and beholds his Mother-in-law 28. A good-humoured Christmas Chapter, containing an Account of a Wedding, and some other Sports beside: which although in their Way even as good Customs as Marriage itself, are not quite so religiously kept up, in these degenerate Times 29. The Story of the Goblins who stole a Sexton 30. How the Pickwickians made and cultivated the Acquaintance of a Couple of nice young Men belonging to one of the liberal Professions; how they disported themselves on the Ice; and how their Visit came to a Conclusion 31. Which is all about the Law, and sundry Great Authorities learned therein 32. Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor’s Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough 33. Mr. Weller the elder delivers some Critical Sentiments respecting Literary Composition; and, assisted by his Son Samuel, pays a small Instalment of Retaliation to the Account of the Reverend Gentleman with the Red Nose 34. Is wholly devoted to a full and faithful Report of the memorable Trial of Bardell against Pickwick 35. In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly 36. The chief Features of which will be found to be an authentic Version of the Legend of Prince Bladud, and a most extraordinary Calamity that befell Mr. Winkle 37. Honourably accounts for Mr. Weller’s Absence, by describing a Soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how he was intrusted by Mr. Pickwick with a Private Mission of Delicacy and Importance 38. How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire 39. Mr. Samuel Weller, being intrusted 

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