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The Eskdale Herd-boy - A Scottish Tale for the Instruction and Amusement of Young People by Mrs Blackford
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Helen's grandmother takes charge of the household.--Marion Scott resides
with Helen at the Manse.--John Telfer gradually improves himself.--Capt.
Elliott and his nephew arrive in England.--Their anxiety to visit Eskdale
again.--Mrs. Elliott's repugnance at seeing her undutiful grandson causes
her departure to Mr. Armstrong's.

CHAP. XII.

William's arrival, and interview with his sister.--Affectionately received
by his father.--Marion narrowly escapes perishing in a snow
storm.--Intrepidity of William and John.--The departure of Capt. Elliott
and William the cause of distress and fearful forebodings.--John
accompanies them.

CHAP XIII.

Their arrival in the metropolis.--And voyage to the Mediterranean.--Sudden
disappearance of William and the boat's crew at sea.--A sea fight.--Capt.
Elliott killed, the vessel taken by the enemy, and the crew made
prisoners.--The news of these disasters cause the death of Mr. Martin.

CHAP XIV.

Helen vacates the parsonage, and joins Miss Maxwell's millinery
establishment.--They become greatly attached.--John Telfer, after several
years' captivity, makes his escape.

CHAP XV.

John's unexpected interview with Marion.--They are married, and settle in
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