02754cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500260015626400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850505510039950800720095052012380102253400450226065300210230565300320232665300270235885600430238540136UtSlPG20260610133922.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSteel, Flora Annie Webster,d1847-192914aThe Mercy of the Lord 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-07-030 aThe mercy of the Lord -- Salt duty -- The wisdom of our Lord Ganêsh -- The son of a king -- The birth of fire -- The gift of battle -- The value of a vote -- Salt of the earth -- An appreciated rupee -- The Lake of High Hope -- Retaining fees -- His chance -- The flatterer for gain -- A maiden's prayer -- Silver speech and golden silence -- The footsteps of a dog -- The finding of Private Flanigan -- Rex et Imp -- There arose a man -- Dry goods -- The regeneration of Daisy Bell -- A song without words -- Segregation -- Slave of the court.  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books  a"The Mercy of the Lord" by Flora Annie Webster Steel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of colonial India, capturing the intricacies of relationships and the looming tension of frontier conflicts. The narrative begins with scenes that hint at themes of longing, duty, and the effects of cultural intersections on the characters' lives, particularly focusing on young Bertram and the dynamics he faces in a society filled with both opportunity and peril.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Craddock, a railway worker, and young Bertram, who is the epitome of youthful hope and innocence, as they navigate a gathering at a picturesque garden. Amidst the festive atmosphere, there's an underlying sense of foreboding tied to a pending military campaign. Bertram is depicted engaging with those around him, showcasing his charm and naivety, while a visit from a snake charmer sets the stage for a captivating story steeped in mystical elements. The opening unfolds with rich sensory details, grounding readers in the vibrant yet complex landscape of colonial India, hinting at deeper narratives that intertwine tragedy and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndia -- Fiction  aBritish -- India -- Fiction  aShort stories, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40136