Lord Stranleigh Abroad

A titled Englishman flees persistent blackmail by a former valet and crosses the Atlantic, traveling through North America under an assumed name. Accompanied by his valet Ponderby, he encounters comic mishaps at sea and ashore: an adventurous automobile ride, encounters with eccentric locals including Miss Maturin, disputes over hunting and reputation, and a spell as a bunk-house prisoner; episodic incidents mix physical comedy, social contrast between old‑world manners and democratic settings, and schemes by the pursuer. The narrative follows his efforts to evade capture, manage disguises and misunderstandings, and bring the contest with his antagonist to a final resolution.