Episodes

  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 39

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 39
    May 7 2026
    In which our young hero, newly arrived in Paris, becomes embroiled in a raucous fray at a traiteur’s establishment, leading to an arrest by the city guard and subsequent release owing to youthful impetuosity and foreign leniency. He then navigates the intricate pleasures and perplexities of Parisian society, forming a noble acquaintance and encountering the disappointments of French gallantry and finance, before turning to more modest pursuits and reflections on national virtues.
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    17 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 40

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 40
    May 7 2026
    In which our young Englishman forms a discerning opinion of the arbitrary and tyrannical nature of the French government through a series of encounters that reveal the harshness faced by both nobles and commoners alike. Provoked by the insolence of a mousquetaire and the infidelity of a lady, he boldly confronts his adversary in a dramatic duel, asserting his honour despite the threats of law and authority.
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    18 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 37

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 37
    May 6 2026
    In which Peregrine Pickle and his tutor journey through the French countryside, observing the stark contrasts between industry and poverty, before taking lodging at a village inn where unexpected company arrives. Amidst a supper shared with Mr. Hornbeck and his lady, Peregrine’s ardour kindles as he navigates both the lady’s favour and her husband’s suspicion with a mix of boldness and cunning.
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    10 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 38

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 38
    May 6 2026
    In which Peregrine and his acquaintance undertake a long journey through various towns, arriving at Chantilly where a cunning plan leads to the surreptitious sedation of their companions, allowing Peregrine clandestine access to his lady love. The ensuing confusion and nocturnal disturbances provoke suspicion and abrupt departure of their company, leaving our adventurer to pursue his desires amid the grandeur of Paris.
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    10 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 35

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 35
    May 5 2026
    In which Peregrine Pickle embarks upon a tempestuous voyage to France, where his loyal servant Pipes emerges as an unexpected mariner of remarkable skill, restoring order in the midst of a fierce gale. Upon landing at Calais, Peregrine encounters the customary vexations of foreign porters and officious custom-house officers, leading to a spirited contest of English pride and French authority.
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    17 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 36

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 36
    May 5 2026
    In which Peregrine Pickle encounters an intriguing English couple lodging nearby and endeavours, with some gallant intent, to ingratiate himself despite a discreet rebuff, before setting out on a journey marked by a broken chaise and a day’s enforced delay. He finds unexpected companionship among a group of disenfranchised English exiles in Boulogne, whose convivial spirits and sober reflections afford him a poignant glimpse into the hardships of banishment.
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    15 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 34

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 34
    May 4 2026
    In which our young hero, on the eve of his departure, encounters an Italian charlatan accused of sorcery by a fervent Welsh surgeon, leading to a curious debate on witchcraft and superstition. The company is amazed by the Italian’s ingenious feats, which ultimately dispel suspicion and culminate in a cordial evening of discourse, before Peregrine embarks on his voyage with a sense of camaraderie and good fortune.
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    17 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 33

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 33
    May 4 2026
    In which the young Peregrine Pickle takes an affectionate and solemn leave of his family and friends, receiving heartfelt advice and treasured keepsakes for his impending journey abroad. Accompanied by a small retinue, he sets forth on the road to Dover, where warnings against foreign allurements and encouragements of steadfast conduct are imparted before he secures passage for the next stage of his adventures.
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    9 mins