The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 16

In which Peregrine, arriving at Winchester School, quickly distinguishes himself by his wit and ingenuity, notably outwitting his tutor and becoming the leader among his peers through a series of daring exploits. Yet despite earnest admonitions and a brief diversion into mathematics, his spirited defiance and mischievous conduct soon draw the stern attention of the school’s authorities, setting the stage for further disorder.