The Witch's Head. H. Rider Haggard
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H. Rider Haggard
The Witch's Head
Published by Good Press, 2020
EAN 4064066420611
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Ernest's Appearance
Chapter II: Reginald Cardus, Esq., Misanthrope
Chapter VI: Jeremy Falls in Love
Chapter VII: Ernest is Indiscreet
Chapter IX: Eva Finds Something
Chapter XIII: Mr. Cardus Unfolds His Plans
Chapter XV: Ernest Gets Into Trouble
Chapter III: Eva Takes a District
Chapter IV: Jeremy's Idea of a Shaking
Chapter V: Florence on Marriage
Chapter VI: Mr. Plowden Goes A-Wooing
Chapter VIII: A Homeric Combat
Chapter IX: Ernest's Love-Letter
Chapter XIII: Mr. Plowden Asserts His Rights
Chapter XIV: The Virgin Martyr
Chapter XV: Hans's City of Rest
Chapter XVI: Ernest Accepts a Commission
Chapter XVII: Hans Prophecies Evil
Chapter XVIII: Mr. Alston's Views
Chapter XX: The End of Alston's Horse
Chapter I: The Cliffs of Old England
Chapter II: Ernest's Evil Destiny
Chapter VI: How It All Came About
Chapter VII: Mazooku's Farewell
Chapter VIII: Mr. Cardus Accomplishes His Revenge
Chapter IX: Mad Atterleigh's Last Ride
Chapter I: Ernest's Appearance
“Come here, boy, let me look at you.”
Ernest advanced a step or two and looked his uncle in the face. He was a noble-looking lad of about thirteen, with large dark eyes, black hair that curled over his head, and the unmistakable air of breeding that marks Englishmen of good race.
His uncle let his wandering glance stray round him, but, wandering as it was, it seemed to take him in from top to toe. Presently he spoke again:
“I like you, boy.”
Ernest said nothing.
“Let me see—your second