CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
Kffects of Passion — The Young Seaman —The Ariel, . . 11

CHAPTER II. ;
Philip Merville, the Sailor — Blind Maria — Forgiveness of

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CHAPTER III.
Fit of Temper — Origin of Hatred —A Fiery Character, . 28

CHAPTER IV.
Count Charles D’Estaing, Lieutenant on board the Achilles —

Departure of his Ship — Unexpected Rencounter — Schemes

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