Summary of The wild-goose chase. A wife for a month. The lover's progress. The pilgrim. The captain. The prophetess. The queen of Corinth. Bonduca

This book is a compilation of six tales, all set in different periods of European history. "The Wild-Goose Chase" tells the story of a young woman and her journey to find her true love. "A Wife for a Month" is a comedic tale of a man who wins a bride in a game of cards. "The Lover's Progress" is a romantic story of a young man who falls in love with a widow on his travels. "The Pilgrim" is a fable about a traveler on a journey to find wisdom. "The Captain" is a swashbuckling adventure of a pirate who is determined to become a great leader. "The Prophetess" is a tale of a woman who prophesies the future, while "The Queen of Corinth" is a tragic story of a noblewoman who is taken against her will. Through these stories, the reader is taken on a journey of discovery and enchantment.