Sheppard! when I see her thus, and think of all she has
endured, of all she may yet have to endure, I could almost pray for her release
from trouble. I’ve never had a homemade
Thanksgiving meal like that. Next to the receiver was a gang of housebreakers, laughing over their exploits,
and planning fresh depredations; and next to the housebreakers came two
gallant-looking gentlemen in long periwigs and riding-dresses, and equipped in
all other respects for the road, with a roast fowl and a bottle of wine before them. "
"Exactly my sentiments," rejoined Blueskin. "And the next time Captain
Darrell wants a witness, I promise you he shan't look for one in vain. “I saw you go into that
place, and I have been waiting for you ever since. '"
As these words were delivered by the carpenter with stern emphasis, a female
servant entered the room, and stated that a gentleman was at the door, who
wished to speak with Captain Darell on business of urgent importance. That boy," he added, looking
at Thames, "has his eye upon us. The lady reseated
herself, watching him expectantly. "
"Nor any one else in his senses," rejoined Wood, with a laugh. "
"You know best," replied Jonathan, sneeringly; "but if I were in your place I
would take the chance of a future and uncertain risk to avoid a present and
certain peril.
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