'Night Watches' Summary

Night Watches is a collection of humorous short stories set in England. The stories are told from the perspective of a night watchman who looks back on the misadventures of his friends during shore leave. The tales are filled with blunders, predicaments, and mishaps as the characters navigate the challenges and opportunities of life on the coast. One story follows a group of friends who decide to go on a fishing trip, but their plans are quickly derailed when they encounter a series of mishaps. In another story, a man tries to fake an illness to get out of work, but his plan backfires when his boss discovers the truth. And in a third story, a couple tries to improve their financial situation by taking on a new job, but they soon find themselves in over their heads.