Admiral Guinea

Dedicated With Affection and Esteem to Andrew Lang by the Survivors of the Walrus

Savannah, this 27th day of
September 1884

Persons Represented

John Gaunt, called ‘Admiral Guinea,’ once Captain of the Slaver Arethusa.

Arethusa Gaunt, his Daughter.

David Pew, a Blind Beggar, once Boatswain of the Arethusa

Kit French, a Privateersman.

Mrs. Drake, Landlady of the Admiral Benbow Inn.

The Scene is laid in the neighbourhood of Barnstaple. The Time is about the year 1760. The action occupies part of a day and night.

Note.—Passages suggested for omission in representation are enclosed in square brackets, thus.