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A themed collection of short narratives that recount episodes of youthful courage and quick resourcefulness, each presenting a self-contained incident in which girls or young women confront danger, defend others, or solve urgent problems. Stories are often framed as firsthand recollections or vivid sketches, combining period detail and moral emphasis to show loyalty, initiative, and bravery. Illustrations accompany the tales, reinforcing atmosphere and character without shifting focus from the deeds themselves.
| “See, Clemence, a good omen. Look at the new moon” | Frontispiece |
| FACING PAGE | |
|---|---|
| “None looking on my stately Duchess would deem that she had but fifteen years” | 48 |
| “On, for the love of the Daughter of Holland, and death to those that deny her!” | 86 |
| “I have commanded this fort, Monsieur, during the absence of my father” | 124 |
| “Coward, shoot now if you dare!” | 260 |
| “What are you doing here, my girl?” | 288 |