The Cruise of the Frolic

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A crowded regatta at Cowes sets the scene for a lively account of yachts, their owners and the company they carry. Ned Hearty, owner of the Frolic, has taken up sailing with enthusiasm and is quickly learning its practical details. Around him gather naval men, young gentlemen and spirited guests, whose conversations turn a short boat trip into a scene of teasing, courtship and social comedy. The narrator looks back fondly on the bustle of the waterfront and the pleasures of sailing under wind.

The book also includes dangerous encounters at sea. Captain Staunton and two sailors face a pirate crew, while Juanetta uses her influence to protect them. These episodes give the nautical detail a sharper edge, with courage and loyalty tested under pressure. Readers interested in older adventure fiction will find both the manners of a yachting party and the hazards associated with seafaring life.