Penny Dreadfuls, 1916 · page 228 of 400
Tom Anderson, Dare-Devil: A Young Virginian in the Revolution — page 228: what you’re looking at
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This is a page of running prose from the penny dreadful *Tom Anderson, Dare-Devil* (page 210). The text depicts a dialogue between characters named Tammie and Rory, using Scottish dialect. Tammie announces he must hide during the day, venture to Charleston at night, and depart tomorrow. Rory objects, urging him to return to his command, but Tammie remains resolved. The passage suggests foreshadowing—Rory "little dreamed" Tammie would never ride forth with someone named Sumter again—indicating potential tragedy ahead. The narrative tone is melodramatic, typical of Victorian sensation fiction.
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BIO. 4 Tom ANDERSON, DareE-DEVIL “Major, I must hide to-day.” “Ye are no sae far wrang, [ammie,” gravely. “To-night I must dare Charleston. To-morrow, I must be gone.” To this Rory interposed every objection he could muster. “Major, I must go back to my command.” No foreshadowings darkened his courage. He little dreamed that he would ride forth with Sumter never again! Heavily enough, Rory answered: “Ye maun dree your weird, [ammuie!” Gomichoo cS (E(0) m