Tales of a Traveller Section 12 - Poor Devil Author, Part One

Tales of a Traveller Section 32 - The Devil and Tom Walker, Part One

In which a miserly husband and wife, dwelling near a desolate swamp reputedly haunted by the devil’s deeds, harbour a mutual distrust as grim as their poverty, leading the husband into a mysterious and uncanny encounter with a dark and formidable stranger amid the gloomy old Indian fort. This revelation stirs the embers of avarice and discord, as elements of old superstition and shadowy commerce intertwine beneath the towering pines and whispering marshes of a remote Massachusetts inlet.

Tales of a Traveller Section 31 - Kidd, the Pirate

In which the restless and lawless days following the English wresting of New Netherland are vividly recalled, and the notorious Captain Kidd is introduced as a pirate turned pursuer of his own kind, whose buried treasures ignited widespread legends along the eastern coast. The narrator, seeking truth amid rumour, stumbles upon a rusted pistol in calm waters near Manhattan, setting the stage for tales of hidden wealth, devilish bargains, and maritime adventure.

Tales of a Traveller Section 30 - Hell Gate

In which a narrow and tempestuous strait near the city of the Manhattoes is vividly portrayed, its tides and treacherous currents likened to the caprices of a wayward spirit, and the ominous wreckage therein stirs the imagination with tales of pirates and supernatural lore. The narrator reflects on youthful adventures and the murky blend of fact and fable that colours the maritime history of this wild and romantic seascape.

Tales of a Traveller Section 29 - Story of the Young Robber, Part Two

In which a weary traveller finds unexpected compassion amid perilous company in a rocky wilderness, experiencing the strange mingling of charity and crime under the watchful eye of a cautious robber chief. Meanwhile, a separate company of travellers encounters the dangers of a rugged road, culminating in a sudden and violent rescue that awakens gratitude and surprises beneath the calm exterior of an Englishman.

Tales of a Traveller Section 28 - Story of the Young Robber, Part One

In which a reckless young man from the Abruzzi becomes entangled in a desperate and tragic liaison that leads him into the wild and lawless life of a mountain robber band, torn between love and the harsh codes that govern his new comrades. Amidst the silent woods and perilous adventures, the turmoil of passion and loyalty unfolds with a sombre intensity befitting the rugged mountain terrain.