The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
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CHAPTER John Valiant, rich 80
g1ety favorite. suddenly discovers that the
Valiant corporation. which his father
FOUNDED and which was the principal
source Of his wealth. has failed. -
CHAPTER II-He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to- the receiver
nor the corporation
CHAPTER Hills entire remaining
4 white bull dog and Damory court, a
Neglected estate In Virginia
CHAPTER Iv-He learns that this es-
e1te came into the family by royal grant
and has been in the possession Of the
Vahants ever since
CHAPTER Won the way to Damory
court he meets Shirley cambridge, an au-
nurn.haired beauty. ana decides that he
CHAPTER vI--An old negro tells shfr-
ley's fortune and predicts great trouble
CHAPTER vH-Uncle Jefferson. an old
negro. takes Valiant to Damory court
CHAPTER VIII shirley's mother, Mrs
cambridge, and Major Bristow exchange
reminiscences during which it is revealed
man named Sassoon. were rivals for the
hand of Mrs. cambridge in her youth
account in which the former was killed.
CHAPTER N-valiant finds Damory
court overgrown with weeds and creep
ers and the buildings in q very much
neglected condition. Uncle Jefferson and
his wife, Aunt Daphne. are engaged as
servants.
, CHAPTER X-valiant explores his an
Santng Oary R Rs Is DTees sy fSa
he recognizes Shirley at the head Of the
party.
CHAPTER XI-He gives sanctuary 70
ehe cornered fox. Gossips discuss the ad-
tragedy in which the elder valiant took
part
CHAPTER XII-valiant decides to re-
habtlitate Damory court and make the
land produce a living for him.
CHAPTER XIII-He meets Shirley. who
mas been gathering flowers on the Valiant
estate. and reveals his identity to her.
CHAPTER XIv-valiant saves Shirley
Knowing the deadiness of the bite, Shir-
ley sucks the poison from the wound and
saves his life.
CHAPTER Xv-Shirley tells her mother
OF the incident and the latter is strangely
moved at hearing that q Valiant Is again
living at Damory court
CHAPTER XvI-vaEant learns some
Southan and Major Bristow.
CHAPTER XVII-He learns for the
drSt time that his father left Virginia on
account of q duel in which Doctor South
al! and Major Bristow acted as his faith
er's seconds.
CHAPTER XVIII-valiant and Shirley
become good friends. Mrs. Dandridge
faints when eSfirst meets Valiant.
CHAPTER XIX-valant works won
ders in the old place. He discovers that
he has a fortune in old walnut trees.
CHAPTER XX-With the advice and
assistance Of the major and Shirley, Val
liant restores the gardens to what they
were in his fathers time.
CHAPTER XXI-The yearly tourna-
ment, a survival of the jousting of feudaI
times, is to be held at Damory court.
CHAPTER XXII-At the last moment
Valiant takes the place of one of the
knights. who is sick. and enters the Lists
CHAPTER XXIII-He wins and chooses
Shirley cambridge as queen of beauty tc
the dismay of Katharine Fargo, former
sweetheart, who is visiting in Virginia
CHAPTER xXIV-The tournament bal
at Damory court draws the elite Of the
countryside. Shirley Is crowned by Val
liant as queen Of beauty.
CHAPTER XXv-valiant tells Sni-ie3
of his love and they become engaged
CHAPTER XXVI-Katharine Fargo Il
deeply Inundated at reading in the face
of Valiant and Shirley the evidence O
plighted troth.
CHAPTER XxVII-Katharfne Fargo
determining not TO give up VananI w1rnou
a struggle. points out to Shirley how ter
rible it would be for the woman VIII
caused the duel to meet Valiant, WIN
looks so much like his father.
CHAPTER xXvIII-Shirley. uncertain
but feeling that her mother was in Low
with the victim Of Valiant's pistol, break
the engagement.
CHAPTER XXIX-Greef King, nber
ated convict whom Major Bristow ha
sent to prison, makes threats against hi
prosecutor.
CHAPTER XXX-Vahant pleads wit
Shirley, but fails to persuade her t
change her decision.