In which Peregrine Pickle encounters an intriguing English couple lodging nearby and endeavours, with some gallant intent, to ingratiate himself despite a discreet rebuff, before setting out on a journey marked by a broken chaise and a day’s enforced delay. He finds unexpected companionship among a group of disenfranchised English exiles in Boulogne, whose convivial spirits and sober reflections afford him a poignant glimpse into the hardships of banishment.

In which the young Peregrine Pickle takes an affectionate and solemn leave of his family and friends, receiving heartfelt advice and treasured keepsakes for his impending journey abroad. Accompanied by a small retinue, he sets forth on the road to Dover, where warnings against foreign allurements and encouragements of steadfast conduct are imparted before he secures passage for the next stage of his adventures.

In which our young hero, on the eve of his departure, encounters an Italian charlatan accused of sorcery by a fervent Welsh surgeon, leading to a curious debate on witchcraft and superstition. The company is amazed by the Italian’s ingenious feats, which ultimately dispel suspicion and culminate in a cordial evening of discourse, before Peregrine embarks on his voyage with a sense of camaraderie and good fortune.

In which the young gentlemen, amidst rural amusements and harmless gallantries, find themselves entangled in a most distressing and comical family fracas upon a secret meeting with Peregrine's sister, whose tender affection and filial sorrow provoke a violent maternal wrath. The scene concludes with a spirited defence, the intervention of loyal friends, and the reluctant displacement of the young lady to her uncle’s care, thereby inflaming domestic animosities and bitter recriminations among the household.

In which the indomitable Commodore Trunnion, provoked to ire by a perceived offence, challenges his adversary to a duel, only to be ensnared in a cunningly devised ruse by the Lieutenant, Peregrine, and their companion. The ensuing encounter, marked by near mishaps and fiery indignation, concludes with an official verdict that, much to the Commodore’s chagrin, crowns the young conspirators victoriously, while all involved quietly relish the humour of their stratagem.

In which Peregrine Pickle, provoked by the deceit of a curate, devises a cunning plan of revenge involving feigned conversations and planted suspicions to incite the jealous rage of a publican. This stratagem culminates in a violent encounter that leaves the curate bruised and the affair the subject of village gossip, all the while our hero and his companion observe with measured satisfaction.

In which young Peregrine Pickle, forewarned of a dark plot against him by his affectionate sister, devises a clever stratagem to thwart the ill designs of his enemies, only to find his intended victim is another entirely. Meanwhile, the unexpected arrival of a courageous soldier introduces new friendships and generous patronage, setting in motion preparations for Peregrine’s impending travels with faithful attendants at his side.

In which a sudden conflagration at a country inn tests the courage and devotion of young Peregrine and his companions, leading to grateful exchanges and tender tokens of affection. Upon arriving at their journey's end, Peregrine meets Emily's soldier brother, whose rough manners spark rivalry, and after heartfelt farewells he departs with heavy heart toward his new post.

In which Peregrine, pursued by the fiery Mr. Gauntlet, engages in a duel that unexpectedly blossoms into a gentlemanly friendship, and upon arriving at the garrison, finds his aunt amiably transformed yet his mother as unyielding as ever. Enduring the insolence of his brother Gam, he artfully disciplines the latter's petulant preceptor with a horsewhip, much to the scandal and approval of those around.

In which the young Peregrine Pickle receives a stern admonition from his aunt and his benevolent guardian, the commodore, concerning his imprudent attachment, provoking a spirited reply that alarms those around him and strains his relationships. Despite efforts at reconciliation and offers of guidance, Peregrine's pride and resolution set the stage for proposed travels intended to cure his youthful follies.