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James Fenimore Cooper. The Spy: Condensed for use in schools
The Spy: Condensed for use in schools
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
HISTORICAL NOTE
THE SPY
CHAPTER I
A RURAL SCENE IN 1780
CHAPTER II
THE PEDDLER
CHAPTER III
THE STRANGER’S WARNING AND THE PEDDLER’S RETURN
CHAPTER IV
CAPTAIN WHARTON’S CAPTURE
CHAPTER V
DUNWOODIE’S INVESTIGATION
CHAPTER VI
THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON
CHAPTER VII
DUNWOODIE’S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN. WHARTON
CHAPTER VIII
THE PURSUIT.—BIRCH’S ESCAPE
CHAPTER IX
THE UNWELCOME VISITORS
CHAPTER X
A COLONIAL REPAST
CHAPTER XI
THE PEDDLER’S CAPTURE
CHAPTER XII
HOTEL FLANAGAN AND ITS INTRUDERS
CHAPTER XIII
THE SKINNERS’ REWARD
CHAPTER XIV
THE DOUBLE WARNING
CHAPTER XV
MISS WHARTON’S MARRIAGE INTERRUPTED
CHAPTER XVI
HELP WELL TIMED
CHAPTER XVII
CAPTAIN WHARTON’S TRIAL
CHAPTER XVIII
MR. HARPER IS SOUGHT BUT NOT FOUND
CHAPTER XIX
WHAT CAME OF A REVEREND GENTLEMAN’S VISIT TO. CAPTAIN WHARTON
CHAPTER XX
THE ALARM AND THE PURSUIT
CHAPTER XXI
FRANCES REMINDS MR. HARPER OF HIS PROMISE
CHAPTER XXII
DUNWOODIE GAINS HIS SUIT, AND CAPTAIN WHARTON HIS. FREEDOM
CHAPTER XXIII
WASHINGTON’S LAST MEETING WITH THE SPY
CHAPTER XXIV
DEATH OF THE SPY.—A REVELATION
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James Fenimore Cooper
Published by Good Press, 2021
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Harvey, disregarding his observation, said in an undertone, “They came out before the gale—have laid on the island these two days—horse are on the road—there will soon be fighting near us.” During this speech, Birch several times glanced towards Harper, with evident uneasiness, who stood in silent contemplation[35] of the view, and seemed enjoying the change in the air. As Birch concluded, however, Harper turned to his host, and mentioned that his business would not admit of unnecessary delay; he would, therefore, avail himself of the fine evening to ride a few miles on his journey. Mr. Wharton made many professions of regret, but was too mindful of his duty not to speed the parting guest, and orders were instantly given to that effect.
Every preparation being completed, Harper proceeded to take his leave. There was a mutual exchange of polite courtesy between the host and his parting guest; but as Harper frankly offered his hand to Captain Wharton, he remarked, in a manner of great solemnity:
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