This document contains excerpts from a novel titled "Foundling" by D. M. Cornish, including its table of contents and copyright information. The narrative follows a young protagonist named Rossamünd, an orphan from Madam Opera’s Estimable Marine Society for Foundling Boys and Girls, as he embarks on a journey to become a lamplighter. The text provides a glossary of terms specific to the book's world, defining creatures like "monsters" and "bogles," and explaining various social roles such as "lahzars," "leers," and "vinegaroons." It also includes appendices detailing a unique calendar and other world-building elements, offering a glimpse into this fantastical setting.