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Book II
BOOK THE FIRST.


1 The birth and education of Gil Blas.
2 Gil Blas’ alarm on his road to Pegnaflor; his adventures on his arrival in that town; and the character of the men with whom he supped.
3 The muleteer’s temptation on the road; its consequences, and the situation of Gil Blas between Scylla and Charybdis.
4 Description of the subterraneous dwelling and its contents.
5 The arrival of the banditti in the subterraneous retreat, with an account of their pleasant conversation.
6 The attempt of Gil Blas to escape, and its success.
7 Gil Blas, not being able to do what he likes, does what he can.
8 Gil Blas goes out with the gang, and performs an exploit on the highway.
9 A more serious incident.
10 The lady’s treatment from the robbers. The event of the great design, conceived by Gil Blas.
11 The history of Donna Mencia de Mosquera.
12 A disagreeable interruption.
13 The lucky means by which Gil Blas escaped from prison, and his travels afterwards.
14 Donna Mencia’s reception of him at Burgos.
15 Showing that prosperity will slip through a man’s fingers.
16 The measures Gil Blas took after the adventure of the ready-furnished lodging.

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