Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships

About this eBook

Author

Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880

Title

Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Language

English

LoC Class

PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

Subject

Fireships -- Fiction

Category

Text

eBook-No.

21389

Project Gutenberg

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21389

Release Date

May 8, 2007

Copyright

Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.Untitled
2. 2."Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships" — Chapter One. — The Spanish Man-of-war off Shetland—A Calm—The “Saint Cecilia” in Danger—The Pilot—Brassay Sound. — Chapter Two. — Lunnasting Castle—The Stranger Ship—Sandy Redland, The Factor—Archy Eagleshay—Miss Wardhill’s Visitors—The Disappearance of the Heir. — Chapter Three. — Lawrence Brindister visits the Spanish Ship—Don Hernan invited to the Castle—Surly Grind, Lawrence’s Dog. — Chapter Four. — Hilda’s first meeting with Don Hernan—Hilda on board the Corvette—Rolf Morton pilots the ship—Cruise in the “Saint Cecilia.”—Hilda accepts Don Hernan. — Chapter Five. — Lawrence’s expedition—Hilda’s marriage in the old Chapel—A Storm. — Chapter Six. — Rolf Morton’s history—Don Hernan and Hilda in the Morton’s house—Morton dispatched to the corvette. — Chapter Seven. — Don Hernan and Hilda at the Castle—The Spanish Officers on Shore—Don Hernan ordered to quit Shetland. — Chapter Eight. — Rolf Morton’s Expedition—Watches the corvette—Hilda’s marriage discussed—The storm—A ship seen driving towards shore. — Chapter Nine. — Navie Grind described—The Wreck on shore—The Ship Dashed to Pieces—The Rescued. — Chapter Ten. — Guests at the Castle—The Heir of Lunnasting—Lawrence Brindister’s Cave. — Chapter Eleven. — Father Mendez in Spain—The Marquis and his old Shipmates—Captain Tacon the ex-Pirate. — Chapter Twelve. — A Strange Schooner appears off Lunnasting—The Castle attacked—The Pirates enter the Castle—Young Hernan carried off. — Chapter Thirteen. — Arrival of Sir Marcus—Hilda and her Sister—A Brig of War appears—Edda’s Marriage—Rolf Morton sails on a long Voyage. — Chapter Fourteen. — The Fleet at Spithead—Rolf Morton’s Visit to Shetland—Rolf takes Ronald to Sea—The Thisbe and French Frigate—Ronald Morton’s first Battle—The Enemy strikes. — Chapter Fifteen. — Morning after the Battle—Ronald placed on Quarterdeck—Ronald sent on Board the Prize—A Suspicious Sail in Sight—Gallant Defence of the “Thisbe”—Night closes on the Fight. — Chapter Sixteen. — The “Thisbe’s” Crew prepare for a Fresh Fight. — Chapter Seventeen. — The “Concorde” recaptured by the “Atalante”—The Ships in a Gale—The “Atalante” wrecked—Ronald swims ashore—Communication established—The English shut up in a Tower. — Chapter Eighteen. — Job’s Plan for escaping—A Hint from Gerardin—A Rope brought in a Basket—Descent from the Tower—The Guard made Prisoner—Get on board a Fishing-boat. — Chapter Nineteen. — A Sail in sight—A Gale comes on—Reach the Frigate—Ronald rejoins the “Thisbe”—Made Lieutenant. — Chapter Twenty. — Ronald Second Lieutenant of the “Thisbe”—a Ball at Calcutta—Ronald’s Gallantry—A Challenge—His Reply. — Chapter Twenty One. — Party at Mrs Edmonstone’s—Introduction to Colonel Armytage—Visit to the “Osterley”—The “Thisbe” Ordered to Bombay. — Chapter Twenty Two. — “Thisbe” in search of the “Osterley”—A Chase—The “Osterley” overtaken—Found in possession of the French—Retaken—The Passengers not on board—Morton placed in command of the “Osterley”—The unknown Island—Old Doull acts as Pilot. — Chapter Twenty Three. — What had befallen the “Osterley”—Had been taken by the Enemy and carried into Port—Passengers kept Prisoners on the Island. — Chapter Twenty Four. — The “Thisbe” approaches the Island—Old Doull’s Revelations as to the “Osterley’s” Passengers—The Frigate put under French Colours—Expedition in the Boats—Attack on the Forts—“Osterley’s” Passengers carried off. — Chapter Twenty Five. — Difficulty of Navigation—An old Enemy appears—Enemy chases the “Osterley”—The “Thisbe” Appears. — Chapter Twenty Six. — Ronald joins Lord Claymore’s Ship—The “Pallas” at sea—A Chase—Enemy’s Fleet in sight—“Pallas” chased by Enemy—Lord Claymore’s Manoeuvre—Escape of “Pallas.” — Chapter Twenty Seven. — Lord Claymore and the Fire Ships—“Pallas” Engages Black Frigate—Colonel Armytage in the Peninsula. — Chapter Twenty Eight. — Ronald joins the “Imperious”—Chase of a Felucca—The Marquis de Medea—The Spanish Priest—Ronald astonishes the Priest. — Chapter Twenty Nine. — Ronald meets his Father—Old Doull recognises Rolf Morton—Morton recognises Father Mendez—Rolf Morton’s Diplomacy—A Fort attacked—Blue Jackets on Shore. — Chapter Thirty. — Lord Claymore on Shore—Morton again meets Edda—Ronald’s new Friend, Don Josef. — Chapter Thirty One. — A Spanish Inn—The Spaniards aroused to Arms—Ronald heads a Guerilla Band—Edda rescued by Ronald. — Chapter Thirty Two. — Colonel Armytage wounded—Crossing the Bay of Biscay—Chased during a Gale—The Brig dismasted—Captured. — Chapter Thirty Three. — The “Imperious” homeward bound—The Fire-Ships are prepared—The French Fleet in Basque Roads—Ronald conducts a Fire-Ship—General Explosion of Fire-Ships. — Chapter Thirty Four. — Edda in Gerardin’s Power—The Frigate steers for Rochelle—Captain Tacon—Pedro Altarez and Father Mendez—Tacon betrays Lord Claymore’s Plans. — Chapter Thirty Five. — The Frigate attempts to escape from the Fire-Ship—The Burning Frigate—Danger of the Passengers—Escape from the Burning Ship—On board the “Scorpion”—Lord Claymore ill supported—The “Scorpion” sent to the North Sea. — Chapter Thirty Six. — Lunnasting Castle—Lawrence Brindister—Lawrence’s mysterious sayings—Unpleasant Announcement to Sir Marcus—Arrival of the “Scorpion”—The Priest’s Visit to Hilda. — Chapter Thirty Seven. — Ronald visits Lunnasting Castle—Legal Visitors arrive at Lunnasting—The rightful Heir discovered—The Prince has got his ain again. — Chapter Thirty Eight. — The Priest goes in search of Hernan—The “Scorpion” engages a French Ship—The Victor’s Return. — The End.

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