Some passages in the life of John H. Higginson, Esq., the happy
sportsman, with a surprising affliction that befell the Author Page 72
The Author, being in prison, makes a confidant of a deputy attorney-general.—The
inconvenience of telling a truth which
happens to be somewhat incredible... 79
Sheppard Lee is visited by new friends, released from prison, and
carried to his new place of abode... 85
Containing illustrations of the advantages of dying an unusual
death in times of high political excitement... 90
The true meaning of the word Podagra... 94
Sheppard Lee's introduction to his wife, and his suspicion that all
is not gold that glistens... 100
A comparison between dunning and scolding, with some thoughts
on suicide... 106
Sheppard Lee forms sundry acquaintances, some of which are
genteel... 111
The Author grows weary of his wife, and mistakes the river
Schuylkill for the river Lethe.—The tragical adventure that befell
a young gentleman in that romantic tide, with its effects
upon the destinies of Sheppard Lee... 120