Today's free book is Diverting historie of Renard the fox by Quiet George (1850), with illustrations by J. J. Grandville. For the table of contents, check at the bottom of this post below the image.
The book is available at UFDC (I have not checked for other online sources).
Table of Contents
Chapter I The court mourning Renard's accusers His defence by Greybeard the badger How Greybeard's assertions were borne out Bruin commissioned to go in search of the robber
Chapter II The King's Messenger arrives at Malepartus Sweet words and bitter honey Bruin's disgrace and journey by water Renard's consolation Gibby the cat deputed to be the bearer of the second summons
Chapter III Gibby goes mousing with what success will be seen The Lady Gobbleall becomes a wall flower Renard summoned for the third time A tender parting The confession and absolution Nature irresistible Renard prays for the dead
Chapter IV Renard arrives at court The accused and the accusers Defence of the former Renard found guilty sentenced to be hanged Last dying speech and confession A conspiracy
Chapter V The plot laid bare The pretender his council and proclamation The envoy Successes and misfortunes of Renardino The treasure Death of Renardino Histerlo and Crackelborn Renard obtains a free pardon and undertakes a pilgrimage
Chapter VI Disgrace of Grizzly and Bruin The pilgrim's knapsack and shoes A parting benediction Woolly and Puss accompany Renard to Malepartus Death of the hare Letter to the king The ram turns postman Rage of their majesties Poor Woolly's atonement
Chapter VII Rejoicings at court The rabbit's mishap The widowed Pickup demands justice against Renard Preparations for a siege Greybeard departs for Malepartus Paternal affection Our hero again sets out for court
Chapter VIII Second journey to court Fresh confession The wolf and the foal Renard arrives at court His defence The king's indignation He finds a friend The man and the snake The lost treasures
Chapter IX The ring and comb Paris and the golden apple The mirror The horse and the stag Renard and the flies Efficacy of a wolf's liver The chase and two ways of dividing the spoil How to catch fish The well hole The baboon's adventure A challenge and preparation for the fight
Chapter X The lists Trial by battle Unhappy Grizzly Poor Renard Promises The victor presented to the king The dog and the cook Reformation Grief of Gobbleall Honour to Renard Conclusion
