The sight of Reginald Rankin is too much for J. R. Leather-Twigg (known as Shoeblossom), who decides to rag him. Considering Reginald's strong desire for revenge on anyone who wrongs him, this is not a good idea. But neither is rowing a boat out of bounds.
| J. R. Leather-Twigg | a boy, known as Shoeblossom |
| Reginald Rankin | an unpleasant boy |
| Mill | a prefect |
| Rupert | a young man |
| Effie | a young lady |
First published July 1905 in the Captain.
Capsicum Vaseline
- apparently some form of warming embrocation or liniment, in favour at the time of this story. It was used as a 'counter-irritant'.
Argo
- a reference to the name of Jason's boat in the Greek myth in which he and his 'Argonauts' sailed in search of the Golden Fleece.
Many Cargoes
- a book by W. W. Jacobs, published 1894. Jacobs (1863-1943) was mainly a short story writer.)
The Montresors of the Grange
- sorry, but I cannot find any trace of them.
See also the page on public schools for general information on life at Wrykyn.