Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green

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First published around 1855. Included with Little Mr. Bouncer; and Tales of College Life, the novel is sometimes published separately. A companion novel to the sometime cult novel of college life, The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green. As in that book, the gently-humorous charm of the story is well complemented by the numerous illustrations by the author himself, a contributor to Punch, amongst other magazines.

2294819Little Mr. Bouncer; and Tales of College Life
— Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green
Cuthbert Bede

Illustrated title and author's self-portrait from Little Mr. Bouncer; and Tales of College Life (combined book)

ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT,

BY THE AUTHOR.

PAGE

Initial
1
Little Mr. Bouncer and his Post-horn
2
His Scout laid the Supply from the Buttery on the Table
5
Initial
8
Mr. Verdant Green sat in a Dejected Posture
15
Initial
17
Mr. Verdant Green, like his Tea, in Hot Water
19
A Derby Sweep
21
Mr. Bouncer walks up the High Street
22
Initial
24
The Intruder flourished his Battered Cap by its Tassel
26
Mr. Blucher Boots
28
Initial
32
At many Windows there were Visions of Dimpled Cheeks and Flashing Eyes
37
Mr. Bouncer's Breakfast Table
38
Initial
39
Ye Master of Bellyol
40
"Take a Glass of Wine, Peter"
42
Mrs. Tester's "Spazzums"
45
Initial
47
We got a Ladder and placed it carefully
48
An Examination
51
Initial
54
Plucking
55
Went headlong into the River
58
Folly Bridge
59
Initial
6
My Little Bill
63
The Baker's Boy had his usual Sip at the Bottle
65
Scene from the annual Oxford Pantomime
66
Initial
69
To resent the Insult was Mr. Bulpit’s Immediate Resolve
70
"For he's a Jolly Good Fellow"
72
Initial
76
Mr. Bouncer's Dream
80
Attired in the airy Costume of a Night-gown, but armed with a Tea-tray and Poker
81
Initial
84
Mr. Bouncer awakens Mr. Smirke
85
Mr. Smirke sat down and wrote a Letter of Abject Apology
88
Initial
90
The Head Cook of Brazenface
92
Little Mr. Bouncer and Verdant Green went into the Coffee-room
96
Initial
98
He brought in the Bitter Beer
101
Then we smoke a Pipe or two
102
Initial
105
An Agitating Scene
108
The Quick-stepping Horses took them along at a Rapid Pace
110
Initial
112
The Woodlands
113
Doctor Dustacre
118
The Footman was standing on the Steps, surveying the Beauties of Nature
120
Doctor Dustacre made a Rapid, but Careful Survey of Mr. Bouncer's Face and Expression
122
Initial
125
Doctor Dustacre continues his Examination of Mr. Bouncer
128
Initial
132
Mr. Bouncer is taken Captive
137
Initial
139
Doctor Dustacre put his Head out of the Window of the Chaise
144
Initial
149
Initial
157
Mr. Bouncer and Mrs. Flabby
158
Initial
166
Mr. Bouncer remained proof against the Temptation of the Mutton-Pie
168
Initial
174
Mr. Quickfall was far too engrossed with his Subject to continue his Hair-dressing Duties
178
Initial
180
Charles Larkyns cantered up and joined them
183
Initial
186
The Silent Perruquier worked vigorously at his Hair
191
Initial
193
Initial
199
Mr. Bouncer returns to the Home of his Ancestors
204



CONTENTS.



PAGE

Little Mr. Bouncer makes a Call on his Friend, Verdant Green
1


Little Mr. Bouncer extracts from Mr. Verdant Green the Cause of his Despondency
8


Little Mr. Bouncer takes Measures to befriend Mr. Verdant Green
17


Little Mr. Bouncer troubles the Hon. Blucher Boots For an Explanation
24


Little Mr. Bouncer gives a Breakfast Party
32
Little Mr. Bouncer entertains his Friends, and is entertained by them
39


Little Mr. Bouncer hears some things for his Advantage, and Others for his Amusement
47


Little Mr. Bouncer begs Charles Larkyns to unfold his Tale
54


Little Mr. Bouncer take Part in a Little-Go Wine
61


Little Mr. Bouncer is asked to act as Second in a Duel
69


Little Mr. Bouncer's Friend preludes the Duel with some Tea-Tray and Poker Music
76


Little Mr. Bouncer eats Two Breakfasts on the Last Morning of Term
84
Little Mr. Bouncer bids Farewell to Mr. Verdant Green for a Brief Season
90


Little Mr. Bouncer has his Attention directed to Coaches and Coachmen
98


Little Mr. Bouncer leaves Oxford in Company with Mr. Smalls
105


Little Mr. Bouncer forms the Acquaintance of Dr. Ductacre
112


Little Mr. Bouncer is somewhat surprised at Dr. Dustacre
118


Little Mr. Bouncer is still more surprised at Dr. Dustacre
125


Little Mr. Bouncer is taken Captive by Dr. Dustacre
132
Little Mr. Bouncer is gratified to find that Dr. Dustacre has made a slight Mistake
139


Little Mr. Bouncer joins in a very peculiar Picnic
149


Little Mr. Bouncer leaves the Woodlands for "The Little Village"
157


Little Mr. Bouncer is unavoidably detained at Barham
166


Little Mr. Bouncer makes his Escape from Mr. Quickfall
174


Little Mr. Bouncer is landed at the "Little Village"
180


Little Mr. Bouncer is taken Captive by the French
186
Little Mr. Bouncer departs from Mossoo's in company with Alphonse
193


Little Mr. Bouncer returns to the Home of his Ancestors
199