Kidnapped Preface, Dedication, Disclaimer

In which the author recounts a venture into dramatic writing alongside a friend, only to find it uncongenial and turn back to more familiar pursuits, leading to an engrossing foray into the annals of judicial history. The narrative takes a curious turn towards the fascinating legal exploits of a certain Mr. Garrow, whose courtroom craftiness captivates their attention amid a trove of historic trial records.