Such as it is, I dedicate to you the story, and ask for no better
verdict on it than that of that profound critic of life and
literature, Mr. Huckleberry Finn, who observed of the Pilgrim's
Progress that he "considered the statements interesting, but tough."
J.B.




CONTENTS.


Prologue


1. How a Retired Provision Merchant felt the Impulse of Spring.

2. Of Mr. John Heritage and the Difference in Points of View.

3. How Childe Roland and Another came to the Dark tower.

4. Dougal.

5. Of the Princess in the Tower.

6. How Mr. McCunn departed with Relief and returned with Resolution.

7. Sundry Doings in the Mirk.