In Friends, Though Divided, G. A. Henty crafts a classic adventure set against the tumultuous backdrop of the English Civil War. The story follows two boyhood friends, Harry Furness and Herbert Rippinghall, who find their loyalties torn by the conflict between King Charles I and Parliament. Harry, the son of a Royalist cavalier, remains steadfastly loyal to the Crown, embodying the chivalric ideals of honor and duty. Herbert, influenced by his Puritan father, becomes a dedicated supporter of the Parliamentary cause, driven by his religious and political convictions. The outbreak of war forces the two friends onto opposite sides of the battlefield. The narrative follows their separate but parallel paths through the major events of the war, from the Battle of Edgehill to the final defeat of the Royalist cause. Both young men demonstrate courage and principle, rising through the ranks of their respective armies, even as they are occasionally forced to confront one another. Henty presents a balanced view of the conflict, showing virtues and flaws on both sides and treating the characters' convictions with respect. The central theme is the endurance of friendship and personal loyalty in the face of political and ideological schism. After many adventures, captures, and escapes, the two friends are ultimately reunited following the Restoration of the monarchy, their bond having survived the nation's bitter civil strife. It is a tale of honor, courage, and the power of friendship to transcend even the deepest divisions.

Table of Contents:

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 1

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 2

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 3

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 4

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 5

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 6

• Friends, Though Divided. Part 7