The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 18

In which the young and impetuous Peregrine Pickle, driven by the fervour of his affections, absconds from his studies to seek the company of the charming Emilia, whose genteel but modest circumstances send his pride into uneasy conflict. The adventure unfolds with a mixture of tender encounters and anxious pursuits, culminating in a reluctant promise to return and a heartfelt epistle that captures the sweetness of his passion.