Episodes

  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 60

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 60
    May 17 2026
    In which the folly of secret passions brings young Peregrine into peril as schemes and counterplots unfold between him and the wronged husband, culminating in a spiteful encounter by the canal. With honour challenged and tempers inflamed, the affair draws the attention of the law and high authority, who are obliged to weigh the tangled grievances of the parties involved.
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    13 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 59

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 59
    May 17 2026
    In which Peregrine, amidst a restless search for solace, encounters Mrs. Hornbeck and negotiates a delicate truce with her suspicious duenna, employing both wit and wine to ease the latter's vigilance. His valet’s blunder causes a brief tumult, yet with tact and promises of marriage, the party reconciles, securing a night free from further constraint.
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    11 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 57

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 57
    May 16 2026
    In which the perplexed Pallet endeavours to unravel the mystery of his rough treatment and falls into a state of madness that vexes all who attempt to aid him, leading to a series of unfortunate and comical misunderstandings. The curious desperation of our hero to be near his beloved is thwarted by Pallet’s nocturnal disturbances and the ensuing medical and ecclesiastical interventions, all of which embroil the company in a most tumultuous and somewhat farcical affair.
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    26 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 58

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 58
    May 16 2026
    In which Peregrine, overwhelmed by the pangs of a thwarted affection, seeks permission for continued visits at Brussels but is gently refused by the fair Fleming, who, bound by honour and religious duty, resolves to sever their acquaintance. Struggling between despair and hope, Peregrine experiences a tempest of emotion that threatens madness, yet, consoled by promises and reflections on sincerity, he regains his composure amid the sympathies and intrigues of his companions.
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    13 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 55

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 55
    May 15 2026
    In which our hero departs from Ghent with a peculiar company, engaging in a spirited and sometimes fractious political dispute concerning recent battles and the illustrious Duke of Marlborough, much to the chagrin of his fair companion. An ornery mishap with their carriage at Alost provides a contrived excuse for prolonging their stay, during which the hero endeavours by artful means to secure private favour from his mistress amid the watchful eyes of others.
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    12 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 56

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 56
    May 15 2026
    In which a spirited plot of revenge unfolds through the mischievous intrusion of a bell-adorned ass, bringing to light the follies and passions of those entwined in a nocturnal escapade at an inn. The ensuing uproar and confusion expose secrets and rouse a company to laughter and scandal, revealing the delicate balance between amorous intrigue and social farce.
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    12 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 54

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 54
    May 14 2026
    In which a contrived alarm enables our hero to gain secret entrance to the chamber of his beloved, only to be thwarted by an unexpected disturbance that brings about a most comical and painful misunderstanding. The episode concludes with the friar’s intervention and a discomfited painter’s lament, as night’s prospects fade into a dawn of bitter disappointment for young Pickle.
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    11 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 53

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 53
    May 14 2026
    In which our young adventurer makes hopeful progress in winning the affection of a fair lady, despite interruptions by a contentious debate laden with religious and cultural rancour that disturbs their company. His ardour is met with a stern rebuke and a feigned indignation from her confessor, yet spurred by hope and passion, he resolves to persevere in his suit despite a mortifying setback.
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    11 mins