The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 24

In which the young and impetuous Peregrine Pickle boldly wins the favour of a lady at an assembly, provoking the jealousy of rivals and engaging in a spirited dispute that culminates in a vigorous cudgel match, much to the consternation of the company. Meanwhile, his governor arrives with grave intentions, attempting to persuade him by mathematical reasoning to abandon his amorous pursuits, only to meet with Peregrine’s mocking defiance and sharp rebuke.