The Three Cutters

The Three Cutters is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of three smugglers who operate along the coast of England. The three cutters are a group of men who make their living by smuggling goods into England from France. They are led by a man named Snarleyow, who is a brutal and violent leader. The other two cutters are named Jemmy Ducks and Tom Cringle. Jemmy is a good-natured man who is loyal to Snarleyow, while Tom is a young man who is new to the group and is eager to prove himself. The story revolves around the cutters' attempts to evade the authorities and continue their smuggling operations. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including rival smugglers, treacherous weather conditions, and the British navy. They also have to deal with internal conflicts within their group, as Snarleyow's violent tendencies become increasingly difficult to tolerate. As the story progresses, the cutters become involved in a plot to rescue a young woman who has been kidnapped by a gang of smugglers. This leads to a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures, as the cutters battle their way through the English Channel and confront their enemies head-on. Overall, The Three Cutters is a gripping tale of adventure, danger, and intrigue. Marryat's vivid descriptions of life at sea and his detailed portrayal of the cutters' operations make for an engaging and exciting read. The book is a classic of English literature and remains popular with readers today.""Oh, ma'am, they dare anything! --they just now were for throwing the steward overboard; and they have rummaged for all the portmanteaus, and dressed themselves in the gentlemen's best clothes. The captain of them told the steward that he was Lord B., and that if he dared to call him anything else, he would cut his throat from ear to ear; and if the cook don't give them a good dinner, they swear that they'll chop his right hand off, and make him eat it without pepper or salt!""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.