,,cruik%ank',s ,,wat] ,,col\rs ,by ,george ,cruik%ank ,) ,introduction ,by ,joseph ,grego ,a4 ,c4 ,black ,london #aijc ,,oliv] ,,twi/ ,,! ,,adv5tures ,,( ,a ,,p>i% ,,orphan ,,by ,,*>les ,,dick5s ,,illu/rat$ ,,) #bg ,,wat] ,,col\r ,,draw+s ,,by ,,george ,,cruik%ank ,! illu/rations 9 ?is volume h be5 engrav$ & pr9t$ by ! ,c>l ,h5ts*el ,col\rtype ,process4 ,,introduction ,x is fair to *>act]ise ! ?ree suites ( orig9al wat]-col\r draw+s1 z execut$ by our arti/1 z unique examples ( ! great ,george ,cruik%ank's special individual pr(ici5cy z an expon5t ( ?is bran* ( te*nical dext]ity4 ,moreov]1 x may be reg>d$ z a =tunate circum/ance t ! ?ree works1 "h reproduc$ ) amaz+ fidelity 9 facsimile1 repres5t happily ! v *efs d'oeuvre ( 8 wond]ful productions2 9 _! respective categories1 pres]v+ ! be/ examples ( 8 rem>kable g5ius z an imag9ative creator ( vivid pictures1 alike /irr+ & animat$1 & repres5t+ at "o glance 8 va/ dramatic p[]s1 8 ma/]y ( ! humor\s side ( life1 & ! int5sity he 0 consi/5tly able to infuse into t]rible & tragic sc5es4 ,x is notewor?y t ! inimitable arti/ ,george ,cruik%ank b r>ely produc$ f9i%$ wat]-col\r draw+s2 ! bulk ( 8 prolific & famili>ly recognis$ designs = book illu/rations 7 mo/ly da9ty p5cil sket*es1 occasionally f9i%$ 9 p5 & ink4 ,x is a problem difficult to solve satisfactorily :e!r1 beyond ! ?ree memorable in/ances ( ! works "h reproduc$ 9 facsimile1 !re are 9 exi/5ce any o!r complete suites ( orig9al illu/rations by ,george ,cruik%ank--t is to say1 fully execut$ by 8 ma/] h& z f9i%$ wat]-col\r draw+s4 ,t9t$ sket*es may be f\nd 9 ! priz$ possessions ( ,cruik%ank collectors1 & spirit$ /udies = _m ( 8 fav\rite & mo/ successful subjects h be5 clev]ly t\*$ 9 ) wat]col\rs2 = in/ance1 su* z c]ta9 ( 8 orig9al draw+s z design$ = ! illu/rations ( ,h>rison ,a9swor?'s ,t[] ( ,london1 & ! clev] hi/orical & picturesque s]ies ( ,w9dsor ,ca/le designs2 ^! are1 h[ev]1 to be reg>d$ z exceptional cases1 = ! bulk ( ^! mo/ successful & popul> designs 7 c>efully execut$ 9 p5cil1 or occasionally outl9$ ) ! p51 & highly f9i%$ ) wa%es ( w>m sepia4 ,x is wor?y ( recollection t ,cruik%ank 0 a mo/ dext]\s arti/ 9 ?is mono*rome bran*1 8 e>li] arti/ic exp]i5ces hav+ be5 almo/ exclusively 9 ! walk ( aqua-t9t$ et*+s2 all 8 e>ly book illu/rations1 8 c>icatures1 & satirical plates--social or political--7 uni=mly et*$ by 8 h& 9 ! mo/ spirit$ fa%ion1 aft] 8 ready sket*es & r\gh /udies1 & :5 ! outl9e et*+ 0 bitt5 91 ,cruik%ank elaborately work$ out 8 col\r sugge/ions1 = light & %ade1 ) a bru% ov] ! fir/-et*$ outl9e1 9 tones ( sepia or ,indian ink1 = ! guidance ( ! pr(essional #8aquat9t]s'--! s*ool ( arti/s to ^: tra9$ skill 0 entru/$ ! task ( complet+ ^! plates to produce ! effect ( highly f9i%$ wa%$ draw+s 9 mono*rome4 ,by ?is1 8 y\?ful practice1 ,george ,cruik%ank _h acquir$ rem>kable dext]ity1 8 orig9al p5-&-ink designs1 & ! outl9e et*+s1 aft] 8 e>li] book illu/rations1 be+ work$ up 9 mono*rome to ! da9ty f9i% ( delicate m9iatures1 9 :i* art bo? 8 fa!r ,isaac & 8 bro!r ,isaac ,rob]t 7 fir/-class pr(ici5ts1 z he himself has record$ ) pride 9 describ+ ! special gifts & qualifications :i* di/+ui%$ ! ,cruik%ank family4 ,! pres5t s]ies includes ! inimitable suite ( designs1 pictorially unfold+ ! progress & subsequ5t dramatic exp]i5ces ( a p>i% boy1 z graphically relat$ by ! great lit]>y g5ius ( ,,*>les ,,dick5s 9 ! reali/ic romance1 univ]sally appreciat$ z--#8,,! ,,adv5tures ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/1' ) ! truly int]e/+ s]ies ( *>act]i/ic pictures1 s vividly del9eat+ #8,life 9 ,london' 9 ! ,hog>?ian "t1 at ! date ( ! abortive ,jacobite ris+ 9 #agde4 ,a reali/ic panoramic suite1 introduc+ m>vell\sly fai?ful pictures ( antique localities ( ! old ,city ( ,we/m9/]1 ) life-l /udies1 reproduc+ ! contempor>y aspects ( ! pa/1 bo? topographically & socially1 ( ! "t-r5[n$ pleasure resorts ( ! era1 :5 ^! amusem5ts 7 at ! height ( _! vogue1 & ! ent]ta9m5ts :i* !n attract$ ! cr[d4 ,! ,mall1 ,/4 ,james's ,p>k1 ) ! _w ( fa%ion :i* =m$ its attraction2 #8,! ,folly1' a float+ place ( ent]ta9m5t1 opposite ,som]set ,h\se2 ,m>ylebone ,g>d5s & ,vauxhall ,g>d5s at _! palmie/ date2 ! gaye/ s\v5irs ( ,ranelagh ,g>d5s1 ) cr[ds ( fa%ionable frequ5t]s1 & r\nds ( enjoyable amusem5ts4 ,spirit$ mat]ials1 cr[d$ ) lit]>y sugge/ions1 :i* ! arti/1 f 8 va/ exp]i5ces ( ! pa/1 rejoic$ to ?us graphically & reali/ically furni% to ! au?or to fur!r ! creation ( ! sympa!tic & brilliant romance1 subsequ5tly writt51 embody+ ! div]sifi$ phases ( life 9 antique ,london1 z sugge/$ by ,george ,cruik%ank's suite ( graphic & life-l pictures ( a brilliant pa/1 :i* l5t _! special attractions & int]e/ to ! mo/ successful & popul> novel by ,,h>rison ,,a9swor?1 #8,,! ,,mis]',s ,,daught]1' illu/rat$ ) ,tw5ty ( ,george ,cruik%ank's happie/ pictures4 ,to ! two =ego+ & mo/ notewor?y productions are add$ ! ?ird suite ( orig9al wat]-col\r draw+s1 ! mo/ tragically t]rible ( all ,george ,cruik%ank's graphic productions1 illu/rat+ 9 ! unmi/akably reali/ic mann] *>act]i/ic ( ! arti/'s g5ius = del9eat+ t]rify+ episodes1 exhibit+ ) all tragic int5sity & ! vigor\s =ce ( 8 imag9ation ! lurid horrors ( revolution1 z disclos$ 9 ! horrify+ revelations ( ! sangu9>y atrocities :i* ensangu9$ ) floods ( gore ! *ronicles ( #8,,! ,,iri% ,,rebellion ,,( #agih1' z disclos$ 9 ! actually t]rific & t]rify+ n>rative--,,maxwell',s #8,,hi/ory4' ,george ,cruik%ank 0 too c&idly hone/ an arti/ to conceal 8 appreciative s5se ( ! popul> success :i* ^! xiii g5]ally famili> works _h happily secur$4 ,! arti/ himself scorn$ to disguise 8 pride 9 #8^! creatures ( 8 bra91' z he e/eem$ !m1 ) pat]nal admiration6 ,on ! /r5g? ( ^! fam\s dramatic suites1 ) ! designs s well kn[n z con/itut+ ! pictorial skeleton or framework ( ,oliv] ,twi/1 ! design] ext5d$ 8 claim = full] recognition1 to ! po9t ( feel+ x a deep p]sonal grievance t ! respective #8gift$ au?ors' _h wilfully adopt$ all 8 be/ ideas1 )\t ! =mality ( ackn[l$g+ _! lit]>y obligations & indebt$ness to ! arti/ himself4 ,to d him full ju/ice1 x mu/ be ackn[l$g$ t f ! date ( _! fir/ appe>ance 9 mon?ly p>ts1 ,cruik%ank made ^! claims p]si/5tly among/ fri5ds & 9 ! pres5ce ( mutual acqua9tances4 ,! /ory ( ! injury1 fanciful or real1 0 l5g?y & vexati\s1 & = ! mo/ "p r fill$ ! m9ds ( ! arti/'s be/-wi%]s ) dismay2 b z !re _h nev] be5 (f]$ dur+ ,dick5s's lifetime any sort ( dispro( t ! #8,p>i% ,boy's ,progress1' z a pictorial suite1 0 "o ( ,george ,cruik%ank's num]\s fruitful orig9al sugge/ions1 & ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] s*eme 0 obvi\sly completely 8 own z reg>ds ! ma9 idea ( repres5t+ fa%ionable #8,life 9 ,london' 9 ! days ( ,hog>?1 j z #8,life 9 ,london' ( 8 jaunty y\? _h be5 by 8 h& portray$ 9 ! #8,cor9?ian epo*' ( ! sportive #8,tom & ,j]ry' do+s "u ! ,reg5cy era1 ! "q 9 "s degree resolv$ itself into ! di/9ctions betwe5 inspiration & clev] hack-"w1 ! art ( mak+ ! be/ possible use ( sugge/$ mat]ials1 :]e9 ! faculty ( imag9ation makes ! workman4 ,! arti/ demon/rat$ t 8 g5ius inv5t$ bo? s]ies graphically1 t ! draw+s1 9 ! fir/ in/ance design$ to simply tell ! /ory on 8 own l9es1 lat] sugge/$ ! developm5t ( _! ideas to 8 lit]>y collaborateurs1 at lea/ z conc]ns ! projection ( ,oliv] ,twi/ & ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] alike1 bo? s]ies /rongly *>act]i/ic ( ,cruik%ank's own peculi> g5ius2 & confess$ly ! evid5ces ( ! draw+s completely ju/ify 8 n unreasonable cont5tion4 ,^! orig9al designs1 execut$ z wat]-col\r draw+s1 are all 9 exi/5ce1 & are "h reproduc$ 9 facsimile4 ,dick5s nev] d5i$ t ! arti/ _h 9 ! fir/ in/ance design$ ! suite ( illu/rations portray+ a p>i% boy's progress1 9 advance ( ,boz's und]tak+ to write ,oliv] ,twi/4 ,nor c\ld ,a9swor? = an in/ant assume to claim ! fir/ idea ( ! s*eme ( eighte5? c5tury fa%ionable #8,life 9 ,london1' z x might h unfold$ itself panoramically to ! obs]vation ( ,william ,hog>? himself--! effective sc5>io ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]1 9 a ^w4 ,moreov]1 subsequ5t suites--( correspond+ly graphic & melodramatic "*--also simil>ly dramatis$ on _! publication1 confirm ! bona fides ( ! arti/'s some:at />tl+ !ory1 :i* prov$ s disconc]t+ to ! m9ds ( ,george ,cruik%ank's actual lit]>y collaborateurs4 ,9 8 monograph--#8,a ,critico-,biographical ,essay ^u ,george ,cruik%ank'--,pr(essor ,william ,bates1 ,b4,a41 has elucidat$ ! controv]sial aspects ( ^! try+ que/ions f 8 p]sonal impressions3 #8,9 view+ ! repres5tation ( ,! ,bottle1 z produc$ on ! /age1 an adaptation f ,cruik%ank's fam\s s]ies1 "o 0 mu* m /ruck ) ! arti/'s tal5t = seiz+ ^u ! mo/ dramatic situations ( ! /ory = ! ex]cise ( ! p5cil4' ,moncrieff1 s ! tale goes 7,e ,night ,booky or ,life aft] ,d>k1 #ahbg71 :5 he dramatis$ = ! ,adelphi #8,tom & ,j]ry' 7,life 9 ,london71 #8wrote 8 piece f ,cruik%ank's plates1' & #8boil$ 8 kettle ) ,pi]ce ,egan's lett]press4' ,half a c5tury lat]1 ,&rew ,halliday1 adapt+ ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] = ! same !atre1 made up 8 mo/ effective sc5es f ! designs ( ! arti/4 ,x 0 on witness+ ! p]=mance ( ?is latt]1 & f9d+ 8 "p 9 its production 0 totally ignor$--always a s5sitive subject ) ! combative vet]an--t ,george ,cruik%ank 0 incit$ to make t public v9dication ( 8 claim to a %>e 9 ! au?or%ip ( ?is & o!r works--notably ,oliv] ,twi/--illu/rat$ by 8 h&1 & involv+ ! c&\r & s5se ( ju/ice ( ,a9swor?1 ,dick5s1 & himself4 ,! aggriev$ humori/1 :o _h a fairly f\nd$ op9ion ( 8 own gifts & reputation1 & ^: imag9ative faculties 7 always abnormally f]vid1 0 /ill full ( fight4 ,dick5s _h be5 at re/ = two ye>s1 b 8 biograph]1 ,john ,=/]1 0 9 ! fle%2 z 0 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?1 ,cruik%ank's colleague & p>tn] ( ! #8?irties' & #8=ties1' s t x is n surpris+ to f9d ! arti/ 9 #ahgb--!n an octog5>ian vet]an--ent]+ fi]cely ^u a seem+ly ,quixotic campaign aga9/ ! be=e-"t lit]>y colleagues ( 8 prime era ( arti/ic production1 ! p]iod :5 8 picturesquely dramatic fancy evolv$ ,! ,p>i% ,boys ,progress1 ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]1 & simil>ly popul>ly endors$ emanations ( 8 h& & bra94 ,x 0 ev] ! #8great ,george's' grievance t 9 8 lat] ye>s ! public assum$ him to be 8 own desc5dant ( ! fir/ or ev5 second g5]ation4 ,x 0 av[$ly z a prote/ aga9/ ?is fairly natural assumption t ,g4 ,cruik%ank _h c>ri$ out 8 fam\s & successful #8,exet] ,hall ,exhibition' 9 #ahfc4 ,"u ! circum/ances relat$1 f9d+ 8 well-recognis$ "n & /rongly-m>k$ p]sonality /eadily ignor$ or obscur$1 & sm>t+ "u intol]able inju/ices & accumulat$ grievances--alike real & imag9>y--! vigor\s g5ius ( ! op5+ ( ! eighte5? c5tury1 fight+ h]o z he 0 con/itutionally1 re-ent]$ ! li/s to v9dicate 8 "n & fame2 &1 z he might well h =ese51 _h n ! burn+ s5se ( unm]it$ wrongs obscur$ 8 p]ceptions1 quickly _h #8a pretty qu>rel' on 8 h&s1 8 p[]s ( onslaught hamp]$ f ! circum/ance t 8 pres5t weapon 0 ! p51 :]eas 8 accu/om$ arm = (f5ce & def5ce 0 ! et*+-po9t1 ! weapon he _h be5 accu/om$ to wield ) f9e incisive _s 9 e>li] conflicts4 ,9 ! pres5t t\rney ,g4 ,c4 0 confess$ly "u ! manife/ disqualification ( be+ #8out ( 8 elem5t4' ,op5 z daylight1 #8a knight sans peur et sans repro*e'--he gallantly s\ght to unhorse 8 wily antagoni/4 ,! qu>rel has left its record 9 pr9t1 9 pamphlet =m1 n[ reckon$ r>issime3-- ,,! ,,arti/ ,,& ,,! ,,au?or ,a /atem5t ( facts by ! ,arti/1 ,george ,cruik%ank1 prov+ t ! ,di/+ui%$ ,au?or1 ,mr4 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?1 is lab\r+ "u a s+ul> delusion ) respect to ! orig9 ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]1 ,! ,t[] ( ,london1 etc4 ,9 ! foll[+ lett]1 :i* appe>$ 9 ,! ,times ( ! #h? ( ,april #ahgb1 x w be se5 t ,i !re9 claim$ to be ! ,orig9ator ( a tale or romance entitl$ #8,! ,mis]'s ,daught]1' :i* 0 writt5 by ,mr4 ,a9swor? & illu/rat$ by me4 ,g4 ,c4 ,to ! ,editor ( #8,! ,times' ,sir--,"u ! head+ ( #8,ea/] ,amusem5ts' 9 ,! ,times ( ! #bnd in/4 x is /at$ t ,mr4 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?'s novel ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] _h be5 dramatiz$ by ,mr4 ,&rew ,halliday1 & produc$ at ! ,adelphi ,!atre1 & z my "n is n m5tion$ 9 any way 9 connection ) ! novel--n ev5 z ! illu/rator--,i %all feel greatly oblig$ if y w all[ me to in=m ! public ?r\gh ! m$ium ( y\r columns ( ! fact 7:i* all my private fri5ds are aw>e (7 t ?is tale ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] orig9at$ f me1 & n f ,mr4 ,a9swor?4 ,my idea sugge/$ to t g5tleman 0 to write a /ory 9 :i* ! pr9cipal "* %\ld be a mis]1 :o _h a daught]1 & t ! /ruggles ( feel+s betwe5 ! love = 8 *ild & 8 love ( money %\ld produce c]ta9 effects & results2 & z all my ance/ors 7 mix$ up 9 ! ,rebellion ( #8#de1 ,i sugge/$ t ! /ory %\ld be ( t date1 9 ord] t ,i might introduce "s sc5es & circum/ances connect$ ) t great p>ty /ruggle2 & also wi%+ to let ! public ( ! pres5t day h a peep at ! places ( amusem5t ( t p]iod1 ,i took consid]able pa9s to give correct views & descriptions ( ^? places1 :i* are n[ copi$ & produc$ ^u ! /age2 & ,i take ?is opportunity ( complim5t+ my fri5d ,halliday = ! v excell5t & effective mann] 9 :i* he has dramatiz$ ! /ory4 ,i d n mean to say t ,mr4 ,a9swor? :5 writ+ ?is novel did n introduce "s ( 8 own ideas2 b z ! fir/ idea & all ! pr9cipal po9ts & *>act]s emanat$ f me1 ,i ?9k x w be all[$ t ! title ( orig9ator ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] %\ld be conf]r$ ^u1 ,sir1 y\r ob$i5t s]vant1 ,george ,cruik%ank4 #bfc ,hamp/ead ,road1 #f? ,april #ahgb4 ,?is lett] br\ght =? ! foll[+ reply f ! writ] ( ?is romance3-- ,to ! ,editor ( #8,! ,times' ,sir--,9 a lett] f ,mr4 ,george ,cruik%ank :i* appe>$ 9 ,! ,times ( to-day1 t di/+ui%$ arti/ claims to be ! orig9ator ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]4 ,i cont5t myself ) giv+ ! /atem5t a positive contradiction4 ,mr4 ,cruik%ank appe>s to lab\r "u a s+ul> delusion 9 reg>d to novels he has illu/rat$2 x is n long s9ce he claim$ to be ! orig9ator ( ,mr4 ,dick5s's ,oliv] ,twi/4--,y\r fai?ful s]vant1 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?4 #h? ,april #ahgb4 ,^u see+ ?is #8positive contradiction1' ,i wrote a second lett] to ,! ,times1 :i* ! ,editor k9dly ins]t$3-- #8,,! ,,mis]',s ,,daught]' ,to ! ,editor ( #8,! ,times' ,sir--,i am fully aw>e t y w n all[ any controv]sy to be c>ri$ on 9 ,! ,times ^u su* a trifl+ matt] z ?is2 b z ,mr4 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor? gives a positive contradiction to my /atem5t :i* appe>$ 9 ,! ,times on ! #h? in/41 ,i h to beg t y w p]mit me to express my v great surprise at ?is d5ial1 & also to express my regret t 8 memory %\ld be 9 su* a defective /ate1 t he %\ld h =gott5 ! circum/ances & facts z to ! orig9 ( ,oliv] ,twi/ & ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]2 & ,i regret also t ?is contradiction ( 8 w compel me1 9 ju/ice to myself1 to give1 9 a "w ,i am prep>+ = ! press1 a full1 true1 & p>ticul> acc\nt ( all ! pr(essional transactions betwe5 ,mr4 ,a9swor? & myself1 9 :i* ,i %all prove1 beyond all fe> ( contradiction1 t ,i am ! sole orig9ator ( :at is call$ ,a9swor?'s ,t[] ( ,london1 z well z ano!r "w be>+ 8 "n1 b ! ideas & sugge/ions ( :i* 7 giv5 to him by1 ,sir1 y\r ob$i5t s]vant1 ,george ,cruik%ank4 #aj? ,april #ahgb4 ,p4,s4--,all[ me to add t x ought to be und]/ood t x is "o ?+ = an arti/ to illu/rate an au?or's own ideas1 & q a diff]5t matt] :5 a lit]>y man adopts & writes out ! ideas ( ano!r p]son4 ,?is second lett] br\ght =? ano!r contradiction 7a flat "o7 f ,mr4 ,w4 ,h4 ,a43-- ,to ! ,editor ( #8,! ,times' ,sir--,i disda9 to reply to ,mr4 ,cruik%ank's prepo/]\s ass]tions1 except to give !m1 z be=e1 a flat contradiction4--,y\r fai?ful s]vant1 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?4 #aa? ,april #ahgb4 ,to ?is ! ,editor add$3--#8,we c publi% no m lett]s on ?is subject4' ,x w be se5 9 my second lett] t ,i int5d$ to give an explanation ( ?is affair 9 a "w ,i am prep>+ = ! press1 b1 z #8delays are dang]\s1' x occurr$ to me t ,i _h bett] br+ =w>d my /atem5t )\t delay4 ,z ,mr4 ,a9swor?'s positive & flat contradictions & 8 contemptible ins9uation z to my lab\r+ "u a s+ul> delusion h l$ "s p]sons to =m errone\s ideas & to draw false conclusions ^u ?is "q1 ,i feel plac$ 9 a v s]i\s position z reg>ds my "* = tru?fulness & ! condition ( my intellect2 & ,i am !re=e compell$ 9 self-def5ce to place c]ta9 facts be=e ! public to prove beyond ! fe> ( contradiction t :at ,i h ass]t$ is ! tru?1 & t x is ,mr4 ,a9swor? :o is lab\r+ "u a delusion1 or has un=tunately lo/ 8 memory4 ,& 9 ord] t ?is "q may be cle>ly und]/ood1 ,i n[ proce$ to give a full & p>ticul> acc\nt ( all ! pr(essional transactions betwe5 myself & ,mr4 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor? :5 we 7 bo? on ! mo/ fri5dly t]ms & bo? work+ toge!r to amuse ! public2 & also to %[ h[ x 0 t ?is fri5d%ip & jo9t lab\r ceas$1 n[ "s tw5ty-eight ye>s ago2 & al?\gh ,i feel x a positive duty to myself to make ^! /atem5ts1 x is1 nev]!less1 to me r a pa9ful task1 well kn[+ t x w place ,mr4 ,a9swor? 9 a v awkw>d position z reg>ds 8 conduct t[>ds me1 ! explanation ( :i* he w feel bitt]ly1 b :i* he has br\ght ^u himself1 = _h he1 9 common ju/ice1 ackn[l$g$ t ,i 0 ! orig9ator ( c]ta9 ideas & *>act]s up to :i* he _h writt51 ! facts :i* ,i am n[ ab\t to /ate w\ld nev] h be5 plac$ be=e ! public4 ,a "q has be5 ask$ publicly1 & :i* ,i grant is r an important "o 9 ?is case1 & t is1 ,:y h ,i n until lately claim$ to be ! orig9ator ( #8,oliv] ,twi/'8 ,to ?is ,i reply t ev] s9ce ^! works 7 publi%$1 & ev5 :5 !y 7 9 progress1 ,i h 9 private society1 :5 conv]s+ ^u su* matt]s1 always expla9$ t ! orig9al ideas & *>act]s ( ^! works emanat$ f me1 & ! reason :y ,i publicly claim$ to be ! orig9ator ( ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 to def5d ,dr4 ,k4 ,%elton ,mack5zie1 :o 0 *>g$ by ,mr4 ,john ,=/]1 9 8 ,life ( ,mr4 ,*>les ,dick5s1 ) publi%+ a falsehood 7or a ^w ( ?ree lett]s z he describes x2 ,mr4 ,=/] 9 a m>g9al note puts x ?us3 #8,falsehood ascrib$ to a di/+ui%$ arti/'71 :]eas ! ,doctor 0 only repeat+ :at ,i _h told him at ! "t ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 9 progress4 ,mr4 ,=/] designates ,dr4 ,mack5zie's /atem5t z #8a wond]ful /ory1' or #8a m>vell\s fable1' & 9 a lett] f ! ,doctor to ! ,philadelphia ,press1 ,decemb] #ai1 #ahga1 he says3 #8,my wond]ful /ory 0 pr9t$ 9 an ,am]ican p]iodical ye>s be=e ,mr4 ,dick5s di$4' ,& !n asks1 #8,:y did n ,mr4 ,=/] inquire into ?is matt]1 = surely he mu/ h kn[n x8' ,& ,i presume ,mr4 ,dick5s mu/ also h he>d ( ?is #8wond]ful /ory1' ! tru? ( :i* he did n d5y1 = ?is reason--because he c\ld n6 ,& ) respect to ,mr4 ,a9swor?'s ins9uation z to my #8lab\r+ "u a delusion' ^u ?is po9t1 all my lit]>y fri5ds at t "t knew t ,i 0 ! orig9ator ( ,oliv] ,twi/1 & z ,mr4 ,a4 & ,i 7 at t "t ^u su* intimate t]ms1 & bo? work+ toge!r on ,b5tley's ,miscellany1 is x at all likely t ,i %\ld h conceal$ su* a fact f him8 ,no6 no6 he knew ?is z well z ,i did1 &1 !re=e1 9 ?is matt] at any rate1 x is he :o is #8lab\r+ "u a delusion4' ,& ,i w "h ref] to a "p ( my lett]1 :i* 0 publi%$ 9 ,! ,times1 ,decemb] #cj1 #ahga1 ^u ! orig9 ( ,oliv] ,twi/1 :]e9 ,i /ate t ,mr4 ,a9swor? & ,mr4 ,dick5s came toge!r "o day to my h\se1 ^u :i* occasion x s happ5$ t ,i !n & !re describ$ & p]=m$ ! "* ( #8,fag9' = ,mr4 ,dick5s to introduce into ! "w z a #8receiv] ( /ol5 goods1' & t "s "t aft] ?is1 ^u see+ ,mr4 ,a9swor? aga91 he said to me1 #8,i 0 s mu* /ruck ) y\r description ( t ,jew to ,mr4 ,dick5s t ,i ?9k y & ,i c\ld d some?+ toge!r4' ,n[ ,i d n "k :e!r ,mr4 ,a9swor? has ev] made any allusion to ?is2 p]haps he disda9s to d s2 b p]haps he may give ?is also a #8positive contradiction'2 &1 if he does1 !n all ,i h to say is t 8 memory is gone6 ,i w n[ expla9 ! reason :y ,i h publicly ass]t$ my "r z ! orig9ator ( ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,decemb] #ahga !re appe>$ 9 ,no4 #bh ( ,! ,illu/rat$ ,review a %ort ,biographical ,sket* ( ,mr4 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?1 ) a portrait ( t g5tleman2 & 9 ! li/ ( ! _m & v>i\s works writt5 by him ! foll[+ are plac$ 9 *ronological ord]3 ,no4 #a1 ,rookwood2 #b1 ,jack ,%eph]d2 #c1 ,guy ,fawkes2 #d1 ,! ,t[] ( ,london2 #e1 ,old ,/4 ,pau's2 #f1 ,! ,mis] s ,daught]2 #g1 ,w9dsor ,ca/le2 #h1 ,/4 ,james's2 or1 ,! ,c\rt ( ,que5 ,anne4 ,n[1 six ( ^! works 7 illu/rat$ entirely by me1 & "o--,w9dsor ,ca/le--p>tly s1 numb]+ altoge!r ,"o ,hundr$ & ,=ty-,f\r ( ! v be/ designs & et*+s :i* ,i h ev] produc$2 & yet 9 ?is ,biographical ,sket* my "n is n m5tion$ 9 any way z connect$ ) ^! works1 :i* omission1 ,i ?\ght1 0 n only v ung5]\s b also v unju/4 ,=1 if ,mr4 ,w4 ,h4 ,a9swor? did n himself sket* out ?is #8,biographical ,sket*' ( himself1 he mu/ h kn[n full well :at ! writ] 0 /at+2 & he might z well h said to t g5tleman1 #8,j m5tion t ,mr4 ,george ,cruik%ank illu/rat$ sev]al ( ! novels writt5 by me1' & h giv5 ! titles1 & also h ackn[l$g$ t ,i _h giv5 him ! orig9al ideas ( ?ree ( ! tales1 & assi/$ him ) sugge/ions :5 ^! works 7 be+ produc$2 &1 _h he done ?is1 ,i %\ld h be5 satisfi$4 ,b to be ?us ignor$ altoge!r n only creat$ a feel+ ( surprise b also ( dissatisfaction4 ,& :5 x 0 ann\nc$ t ,mr4 ,&rew ,halliday _h dramatis$ ,a9swor?'s ,mis]'s ,daught]1 ,i w5t to see ! p]=mance2 & :5 ,i saw repres5t$ on ! /age sc5es & *>act]s :i* _h emanat$ f me & my "n n m5tion$1 ,i !n publicly claim$ to to be ! orig9ator ( t romance1 & to h sugge/$ ! orig9al idea & ! *>act]s to ,mr4 ,a9swor?4 ,no4 #b1 ,jack ,%eph]d1 illu/rat$ by me1 & publi%$ 9 mon?ly p>ts 9 ,b5tley's ,miscellany4 ,?is /ory orig9at$ f ,mr4 ,a9swor?1 &1 :5 prep>+ x = publication1 he %[$ me ab\t two or ?ree pages ( manuscript on #8po/ pap]'2 & ,i beg t x may be obs]v$ t ?is 0 ! only bit ( manuscript writt5 by ?is au?or t ,i ev] saw 9 ! :ole c\rse ( my life6 ,no4 #d1 ,! ,t[] ( ,london1 ! ,orig9al ,idea ( :i* 0 sugge/$ by me to ,mr4 ,a9swor?1 & also illu/rat$ by me & publi%$ 9 mon?ly numb]s4 ,9 ?is "w ,mr4 ,a9swor? & ,i 7 p>tn]s hold+ equal %>es4 ,& n[ comes ! "q ( h[ x %\ld s happ51 z ,mr4 ,w4 ,h4 ,a9swor? & ,i 7 su* fri5ds & fell[-work]s & p>tn]s 9 ! "w ( ,! ,t[] ( ,london1 t he %\ld h got ano!r arti/ to illu/rate ,old ,/4 ,paul's #8"o ( my pet subjects1 :i* ,i _h nurs$ 9 my bra9s = ye>s1 & :i* ,i _h long int5d$ to h plac$ be=e ! public ) my own h&s1' z ,g4 ,c4 relates 9 ano!r *>ge78 ,&1 aft] t 0 f9i%$1 to h employ$ a ,fr5* arti/ to illu/rate ,w9dsor ,ca/le4 ,ay1 t is ! "q6 ,& n[ comes ! answ] & ! reason = ?is mo/ extraord9>y proce$+4 ,i mu/ "h fir/ /ate t z l>ge sums ( money _h be5 realis$ f my ideas & sugge/ions = ! "w ( ,oliv] ,twi/1 x occurr$ to me "o day t ,i w\ld try & get a little ( ! same mat]ial f ! same s\rce2 & z ,mr4 ,a9swor? & ,i 7 at t "t ^u ! mo/ fri5dly--,i may say bro!rly--t]ms1 ,i sugge/$ to him t we %\ld jo9tly produce a "w on our own acc\nt & publi% x 9 mon?ly numb]s1 & get ,mr4 ,b5tley to jo9 u z ! publi%]4 ,mr4 ,a9swor? 0 delight$ ) ! idea ( su* a p>tn]%ip1 & at once acc$$ to ! proposition2 & :5 ,i told him t ,i _h a capital subject = ! fir/ "w he inquir$ :at x 01 & ^u my tell+ him x 0 ,! ,t[] ( ,london1 ) "s incid5ts 9 ! life ( ,lady ,jane ,grey1 he 0 /ill m delight$2 & ,i !n told him t ,i _h long s9ce se5 ! room 9 #8! ,t[]' :]e t beautiful & accompli%$ de> lady 0 imprison$1 & o!r p>ts ( t =tress to :i* ! public 7 n admitt$1 & if he w\ld g ) me to ! ,t[] ,i w\ld %[ ^! places to him4 ,he at once accept$ my (f]1 & (f we w5t to #8,hung]=d ,/airs1' n[ ! site ( ! ,*>+ ,cross ,railway ,/ation1 & :il/ wait+ on ! bea* = a boat to g to ,london ,bridge1 we !re met my de> fri5d ! late ,w4 ,jordan1 ! well-kn[n editor & "p-proprietor ( ,! ,lit]>y ,gazette1 :o inquir$ :]e we 7 go+ to4 ,my reply 0 t ,i 0 tak+ ,mr4 ,a9swor? a prison] to ! ,t[]6 ,) ?is joke we p>t$4 ,i !n took ,mr4 ,a9swor? to ! royal prison1 & :5 we arriv$ !re ,i introduc$ him to my fri5d ,mr4 ,/acey1 ! /orekeep]1 9 ^: dep>tm5t 7 ^! #8,*amb]s ( ,horrors'2 & !n & !re did ,mr4 ,a9swor?1 = ! fir/ "t1 see ! ap>tm5t 9 :i* ! de> ,lady ,jane 0 plac$ until ! day %e 0 behead$1 or1 9 o!r words1 ! day on :i* %e 0 murd]$1 & :i* place ,i _h long be=e made sket*es ( = ! purpose ( introduc+ !m 9 a ,life ( ,lady ,jane ,grey1 & :i* = _m ye>s ,i _h int5d$ to place be=e ! public4 ,i h n[ mo/ di/9ctly to /ate t ,mr4 ,a9swor? wrote up to mo/ ( my sugge/ions & designs1 al?\gh "s ( ! subjects we jo9tly arrang$ to introduce into ! "w2 & ,i us$ e mon? to s5d him ! trac+s or outl9es ( ! sket*es or draw+s f :i* ,i 0 mak+ ! et*+s to illu/rate ! "w1 9 ord] t he might write up to !m1 & t !y %\ld be accurately describ$4 ,& ,i beg ! read] to und]/& t all ^! et*+s or plates 7 pr9t$ & ready = publication be=e ! lett]press 0 pr9t$1 & sometimes ev5 be=e ! ,au?or _h writt5 8 manuscript2 & ,i ass]t t ,i nev] saw a page ( ?is "w until aft] x 0 publi%$1 & !n h>dly ev] read a l9e ( x4 ,x is a curi\s co9cid5ce1 b cle>ly proves :at ,i h j /at$ ) respect to ^! outl9es or trac+s--t ,mr4 ,a9swor? 9 ,janu>y la/ 0 appli$ to = ^! & o!r trac+s or outl9es1 & 8 reply 01 t #8he w\ld be v happy to s5d ! trac+s m5tion$1 b he _h no idea :at _h become ( !m1 z he _h n se5 !m s9ce #8,! ,t[] ( ,london' 0 publi%$4 ,?is lett] ,i h 9 my possession4 ,?is ,t[] ( ,london became s v popul>1 t be=e x 0 f9i%$1 a booksell] came to me & said if we br\ght out ano!r "w simil> 9 /yle & int]e/1 t he w\ld take #bj1jjj a mon? to beg9 )1 & pay ready money = !m2 & ano!r booksell] (f]$ to take #be1jjj or #cj1jjj a mon? ^u ! same t]ms4 ,:5 ?is "w 0 complet$1 ,i told ,mr4 ,a9swor? t ,i _h ano!r capital subject = our next "w4 #8,ah6 :at is x8' said he2 to :i* ,i repli$1 #8,! ,plague & ! ,fire ( ,london4' #8,oh6' he exclaim$1 #8t is fir/-rate6' ,! aggriev$ ,arti/ proce$$ to /ate at l5g? 8 s5se ( injury at ! h&s ( ! ,au?or1 :o1 on ! facts set =?1 _h n consid]$ ,cruik%ank's rights 9 sev]al in/ances1 notably ,old ,sa9t ,paul's & ,w9dsor ,ca/le4 ,?is fir/ break betwe5 ! p>tn]s 0 bridg$ ov]1 ow+ to ! peace-mak+ ov]tures ( a mutual fri5d1 & ,cruik%ank's publication ( ,! ,omnibus 0 susp5d$ & f9ally ab&on$ 9 fav\r ( t arti/ cons5t+ to collaborate 7z 9 ,b5tley's ,miscellany7 9 a new v5ture1 namely ,a9swor?'s ,magaz9e4 ,! ,arti/'s /atem5t is ?us cont9u$3-- ,be=e ,a9swor?'s ,magaz9e 0 publi%$1 adv]tisem5ts 7 put =? t ,i1 ,george ,cruik%ank1 0 to be ! illu/rator !re(2 & ! ,arti/ & ! ,au?or !n held a consultation z to :at tale or romance we 7 to comm5ce )1 & :i* ,i 0 to illu/rate2 &1 well kn[+ ! importance ( hav+ an attractive subject = ! fir/ numb] ( a "w1 ,i !n sugge/$ to ,mr4 ,a9swor? my idea ( #8,! ,mis]'s ,daught]' 7! plot ( :i* w be se5 9 my fir/ lett] to ,! ,times ^u ?is subject1 & :i* ,i _h orig9ally int5d$ to h _h writt5 by "s lit]>y fri5d1 & publi%$ x 9 my #8,omnibus'74 ,?is romance 7z ,i expect$71 ) my illu/rations1 did attract ! public att5tion1 & did to "s ext5t make ?is magaz9e a success4 ,!re 0 publi%$ 9 ,a9swor?'s ,magaz9e1 ,no4 #b1 ,m>* #ahdb1 a woodcut ( a draw+ made by me1 at ,mr4 ,a9swor?'s sugge/ion1 ( ! ,au?or & ! ,arti/1 seat$ #89 c\ncil1' or conv]s+ toge!r 9 8 libr>y4 ,& surely ?is looks z if he !n consid]$ me some?+ m ?an a m]e illu/rator ( 8 magaz9e4 ,!n foll[s a /atem5t ( ! f9al break up ( ! fri5dly collaboration ( ^! old colleagues1 expla9+ ! ,arti/'s grievances 9 connection ) ,w9dsor ,ca/le--also contribut$ to ,a9swor?'s ,magaz9e--& ! fatal end+ ( ^! long associations1 :5 ! ,au?or1 unacc\ntably disreg>d+ ,cruik%ank's jo9t int]e/s1 elect$ to sell 8 magaz9e to ! publi%]s2 ?is seems to h fairly disgu/$ ! ,arti/4 ,"h is 8 indignant prote/3-- ,s x really appe>s z if all ?is g5tleman's promises1 l pie-cru/1 7 made to be brok52 & z1 9 ?is in/ance1 also1 !re 0 n any writt5 agreem5t1 ! arrangem5ts :i* he _h made1 & ! engagem5ts he _h ent]$ into ) me1 :5 ,i agre$ to "w ) him 9 8 magaz9e1 all broke d[n1 & ,i1 z x 71 aga9 #8?r[n ov]bo>d' or #8left 9 ! lur*4' ,& ?us end$ ! second edition ( ?is ,au?or's extraord9>y conduct t[>ds ! ,arti/4 ,i w n g into ! details ( h[ ,i assi/$ ?is ,au?or ) head & h& "w 9 ^! novels1 b ,i did my be/ to design & sugge/4 ,! =ego+ /atem5ts w1 ,i ?9k1 cle>ly expla9 :y ,i h nev]1 s9ce t "t 7writt5 #ahgb7--n[ "s tw5ty-eight ye>s back--giv5 any m orig9al ideas1 sugge/ions1 & *>act]s = any o!r tales or romances = ,mr4 ,a9swor? to write up to2 & also :y ,i h nev]1 f t "t1 illu/rat$ any ( ?is ,au?or's writ+s4 ,i n[ feel x necess>y to in=m ! public t ! usual or ord9>y way ( produc+ illu/rat$ novels or romances is1 = an ,au?or ei!r to write out1 f 8 own ideas1 ! :ole ( ! tale1 or 9 p>ts2 ! manuscript or lett]press ( :i* is !n h&$ to an ,arti/ to read & select subjects f = 8 illu/rations1 or sometimes = ! ,au?or to sugge/ to ! ,arti/ su* subjects1 sc5es1 or p>ts z he might wi% to be illu/rat$4 ,& ,i1 be+ kn[n g5]ally only z an ,arti/1 or illu/rator1 x w\ld !re=e v naturally be suppos$ t1 9 all cases1 ,i h m]ely work$ out o!r m5's ideas4 ,b1 if ,i h ! opportunity1 ,i %all be able to %[ t o!r m5 h sometimes work$ out my ideas--b ?is w be = ano!r occasion4 ,& ,i w n[ expla9 t ,oliv] ,twi/1 ,! ,t[] ( ,london1 ,! ,mis]'s ,daught]1 etc41 7 produc$ 9 an entirely diff]5t mann] f :at w\ld be consid]$ ! usual c\rse2 = ,i1 ! ,arti/1 sugge/$ to ! ,au?ors ( ^! works ! orig9al idea or subject--= !m to write out--furni%+1 at ! same "t1 ! pr9cipal *>act]s & ! sc5es2 & !n1 z ! tale _h to be produc$ 9 mon?ly p>ts1 ! ,writ] or ,au?or1 & ! ,arti/ _h e mon? to arrange & settle :at sc5es or subjects & *>act]s 7 to be introduc$2 & ! ,au?or _h to weave 9 su* sc5es z ,i wi%$ to repres5t1 & sometimes ,i _h to "w out 8 sugge/ions4 ,& z to ,mr4 ,w4 ,h>rison ,a9swor?'s #8s+ul> delusion' ( an arti/ claim+ to be ! orig9ator ( works :i* he _h m]ely illu/rat$1 no m absurd or contemptible & rubbi%+ nons5se c\ld ev] be conceiv$2 = no arti/ c\ld possibly be 9 8 "r m9d :o w\ld make su* a claim1 & x becomes a s]i\s "q z to :e!r any "o :o br+s =? su* nons5se c be 9 8 "r m9d1 & if ?is ,au?or has really lo/ 8 memory1 &1 z an invalid1 is suff]+ "u #8s+ul> delusions1' he has my pity & commis]ation4 ,i lay no claim to any?+ t has orig9at$ f ! m9d ( ,mr4 ,a9swor?1 or any o!r man1 b :]e ! orig9al idea has emanat$ f my own m9d1 t ,i feel ,i h a "r to claim1 & by t "r ,i w /& firm1 & ,i tru/ t at no di/ant date ,i may be able to publi% :at ,i h already /at$1 to %[ ! _w h[ ^! ideas orig9at$ 9 my m9d1 & :y ,i wi%$ to place !m be=e ! public4 ,among/ ! _m fri5ds :o 7 acqua9t$ ) ! facts ( ?is case1 ,i may m5tion ! names ( ,t4 ,j4 ,pettigrew 7! em95t surgeon71 ! ,rev4 ,canon ,b>ham 7au?or ( ! ,+oldsby ,leg5ds71 ,laman ,blan*>d1 ,d\glas ,j]rold1 ,alb]t ,smi?1 ,m>k ,lemon1 ,gilb]t ,a',becket1 ,john ,lee*1 ,messrs4 ,bradbury & ,evans1 ,ri*>d ,b5tley1 ! publi%] ( ! ,miscellany1 & _m o!r de> fri5ds1 n[1 to my sorr[1 pass$ away2 b !re are a few /ill liv+ :o are ready to sub/antiate my /atem5ts "o a cl]gyman ( ! ,city ( ,london1 an old memb] ( ! ,society ( ,antiqu>ies2 ano!r :o is a lit]>y man1 a memb] ( ! ,cons]vative ,club2 & also a de> & valu$ fri5d1 :o is a memb] ( ! ,a!num ,club & ,deputy ,"l ,lieut5ant ( "o ( our c\nties4 ,?is fri5d s5t a lett] to sev]al ( ! newspap]s--"o ( :i* 0 =w>d$ to me--a copy ( :i* ,i "h ins]t3-- ,orig9 ( ! ,"w entitl$ #8,! ,t[] ( ,london' ,to ! ,editor ( ! #8,liv]pool ,po/' ,sir--,i hope y w all[ me to say t x is half a c5tury s9ce ,george ,cruik%ank has be5 my intimate & valu$ fri5d4 ,i h a vivid recollection ( 8 draw+s ( ! ,t[]1 & ( hav+ be5 frequ5tly 9 company ) ! arti/ :ile ^! sket*es 7 9 progress2 ! /rong impression on my m9d 01 & is1 t ! int]e/+ tale call$ ,! ,t[] ( ,london 0 ma9ly writt5 up to ,george ,cruik%ank's draw+s1 & t !y1 9 a great measure1 sugge/$ ! /ory to ,mr4 ,a9swor?4 ,i ?9k x !re=e only "r t ju/ice %\ld be done 9 ?is matt] to ! vet]an arti/ :o = s _m ye>s has amus$ ! _w1 & /riv5 to raise its moral tone4 ,i enclose my c>d1 & h ! hon\r to be1 y\rs1 etc41 ,a4 ,b4 ,a!num ,club1 ,london1 #bbnd ,april #ahgb4 ,i ,i mu/ add a po/script to say t respect+ ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] ,i "k no?+1 z ,i 0 liv+ on ! ,cont95t at ! "t x 0 writt52 b ?is ,i d "k1 t ,george ,cruik%ank is a man ( hon\r1 & w\ld n ass]t any?+ he did n believe to be true4 ,,oliv] ,,twi/1 ,or1 ,! ,p>i% ,boy's ,progress ,by ,*>les ,dick5s ,,cont5ts ,i ,,treats ,,( ,,! ,,place ,,:]e ,,oliv] ,,twi/ ,,0 ,,born ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,circum/ances ,,att5d+ ,,8 ,,bir? ,,ii ,,treats ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/',s ,,gr[?1 ,,education1 ,,& ,,bo>d ,,iii ,,relates ,,h[ ,,oliv] ,,twi/ ,,0 ,,v ,,ne> ,,gett+ ,a ,,place ,,:i* ,,w\ld ,,n ,,h ,,be5 ,a ,,s9ecure ,,iv ,,oliv]1 ,,be+ ,,(f]$ ,,ano!r ,,place1 ,,makes ,,8 ,,fir/ ,,entry ,,into ,,public ,,life ,v ,,oliv] ,,m+les ,,) ,,new ,,associates4 ,,go+ ,,to ,a ,,fun]al ,,= ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"t1 ,,he ,,=ms ,,an ,,unfav\rable ,,notion ,,( ,,8 ,,ma/]',s ,,bus9ess ,,vi ,,oliv]1 ,,be+ ,,goad$ ,,by ,,! ,,taunts ,,( ,,noah1 ,,r\ses ,,into ,,action1 ,,& ,,r ,,a/oni%es ,,him ,,vii ,,oliv] ,,cont9ues ,,refractory ,,viii ,,oliv] ,,walks ,,to ,,london4 ,,he ,,enc\nt]s ,,on ,,! ,,road ,a ,,/range ,,sort ,,( ,,"y ,,g5tleman ,,ix ,,conta9+ ,,fur!r ,,p>ticul>s ,,conc]n+ ,,! ,,pleasant ,,old ,,g5tleman1 ,,& ,,8 ,,hopeful ,,pupils ,x ,,oliv] ,,becomes ,,bett] ,,acqua9t$ ,,) ,,! ,,*>act]s ,,( ,,8 ,,new ,,associates2 ,,& ,,pur*ases ,,exp]i5ce ,,at ,a ,,high ,,price4 ,,be+ ,a ,,%ort1 ,,b ,,v ,,important ,,*apt]1 ,,9 ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,,xi ,,treats ,,( ,,mr4 ,,fang ,,! ,,police ,,magi/rate2 ,,& ,,furni%es ,a ,,slight ,,specim5 ,,( ,,8 ,,mode ,,( ,,adm9i/]+ ,,ju/ice ,,xii ,,9 ,,:i* ,,oliv] ,,is ,,tak5 ,,bett] ,,c>e ,,( ,,?an ,,he ,,ev] ,,0 ,,be=e4 ,,& ,,9 ,,:i* ,,! ,,n>rative ,,rev]ts ,,to ,,! ,,m]ry ,,old ,,g5tleman ,,& ,,8 ,,y\?ful ,,fri5ds4 ,,xiii ,,"s ,,new ,,acqua9tances ,,are ,,introduc$ ,,to ,,! ,,intellig5t ,,read]1 ,,connect$ ,,) ,,:om ,,v>i\s ,,pleasant ,,matt]s ,,are ,,relat$1 ,,app]ta9+ ,,to ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,,xiv ,,compris+ ,,fur!r ,,p>ticul>s ,,( ,,oliv]',s ,,/ay ,,at ,,mr4 ,,br[nl[',s1 ,,) ,,! ,,rem>kable ,,pr$iction ,,:i* ,,"o ,,mr4 ,,grimwig ,,utt]$ ,,conc]n+ ,,him1 ,,:5 ,,he ,,w5t ,,out ,,on ,,an ,,err& ,,xv ,,%[+ ,,h[ ,,v ,,fond ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/1 ,,! ,,m]ry ,,old ,,jew ,,& ,,miss ,,nancy ,,7 ,,xvi ,,relates ,,:at ,,became ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/1 ,,aft] ,,he ,,_h ,,be5 ,,claim$ ,,by ,,nancy ,,xvii ,,oliv]',s ,,de/9y ,,cont9u+ ,,unpropiti\s1 ,,br+s ,a ,,great ,,man ,,to ,,london ,,to ,,injure ,,8 ,,reputation ,,xviii ,,h[ ,,oliv] ,,pass$ ,,8 ,,"t ,,9 ,,! ,,improv+ ,,society ,,( ,,8 ,,reputable ,,fri5ds ,,xix ,,9 ,,:i* ,a ,,notable ,,plan ,,is ,,discuss$ ,,& ,,det]m9$ ,,on ,,xx ,,:]e9 ,,oliv] ,,is ,,deliv]$ ,,ov] ,,to ,,mr4 ,,william ,,sikes ,,xxi ,,! ,,exp$ition ,,xxii ,,! ,,burgl>y ,,xxiii ,,:i* ,,conta9s ,,! ,,sub/ance ,,( ,a ,,pleasant ,,conv]sation ,,betwe5 ,,mr4 ,,bumble ,,& ,a ,,lady2 ,,& ,,%[s ,,t ,,ev5 ,a ,,beadle ,,may ,,be ,,susceptible ,,on ,,"s ,,po9ts ,,xxiv ,,treats ,,on ,a ,,v ,,poor ,,subject4 ,,b ,,is ,a ,,%ort ,,"o1 ,,& ,,may ,,be ,,f\nd ,,( ,,importance ,,9 ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,,xxv ,,:]e9 ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,,rev]ts ,,to ,,mr4 ,,fag9 ,,& ,,company ,,xxvi ,,9 ,,:i* ,a ,,my/]i\s ,,"* ,,appe>s ,,^u ,,! ,,sc5e2 ,,& ,,_m ,,?+s1 ,,insep>able ,,f ,,?is ,,hi/ory1 ,,are ,,done ,,& ,,p]=m$ ,,xxvii ,,atones ,,= ,,! ,,unpolit5ess ,,( ,a ,,=m] ,,*apt]2 ,,:i* ,,des]t$ ,a ,,lady1 ,,mo/ ,,unc]emoni\sly ,,xxviii ,,looks ,,aft] ,,oliv]1 ,,& ,,proce$s ,,) ,,8 ,,adv5tures ,,xxix ,,has ,,an ,,introductory ,,acc\nt ,,( ,,! ,,inmates ,,( ,,! ,,h\se1 ,,to ,,:i* ,,oliv] ,,resort$ ,,xxx ,,relates ,,:at ,,oliv]',s ,,new ,,visitors ,,?\ght ,,( ,,him ,,xxxi ,,involves ,a ,,critical ,,position ,,xxxii ,,( ,,! ,,happy ,,life ,,oliv] ,,began ,,to ,,lead ,,) ,,8 ,,k9d ,,fri5ds ,,xxxiii ,,:]e9 ,,! ,,happ9ess ,,( ,,oliv] ,,& ,,8 ,,fri5ds1 ,,exp]i5ces ,a ,,sudd5 ,,*eck ,,xxxiv ,,conta9s ,,"s ,,introductory ,,p>ticul>s ,,relative ,,to ,a ,,"y ,,g5tleman ,,:o ,,n[ ,,arrives ,,^u ,,! ,,sc5e2 ,,& ,a ,,new ,,adv5ture ,,:i* ,,happ5$ ,,to ,,oliv] ,,xxxv ,,conta9+ ,,! ,,unsatisfactory ,,result ,,( ,,oliv]',s ,,adv5ture2 ,,& ,a ,,conv]sation ,,( ,,"s ,,importance ,,betwe5 ,,h>ry ,,maylie ,,& ,,rose ,,xxxvi ,,is ,a ,,v ,,%ort ,,"o1 ,,& ,,may ,,appe> ,,( ,,no ,,great ,,importance ,,9 ,,its ,,place1 ,,b ,,x ,,%\ld ,,be ,,read ,,not)/&+1 ,,z ,a ,,sequel ,,to ,,! ,,la/1 ,,& ,a ,,key ,,to ,,"o ,,t ,,w ,,foll[ ,,:5 ,,its ,,"t ,,arrives ,,xxxvii ,,9 ,,:i* ,,! ,,read] ,,may ,,p]ceive ,a ,,contra/1 ,,n ,,uncommon ,,9 ,,matrimonial ,,cases ,,xxxviii ,,conta9+ ,,an ,,acc\nt ,,( ,,:at ,,pass$ ,,betwe5 ,,mr4 ,,& ,,mrs4 ,,bumble1 ,,& ,,mr4 ,,monks1 ,,at ,,_! ,,nocturnal ,,int]view ,,xxxix ,,introduces ,,"s ,,respectable ,,*>act]s ,,) ,,:om ,,! ,,read] ,,is ,,already ,,acqua9t$1 ,,& ,,%[s ,,h[ ,,monks ,,& ,,! ,,jew ,,laid ,,_! ,,wor?y ,,heads ,,toge!r ,,xl ,a ,,/range ,,int]view1 ,,:i* ,,is ,a ,,sequel ,,to ,,! ,,la/ ,,*amb] ,,xli ,,conta9+ ,,fre% ,,discov]ies1 ,,& ,,%[+ ,,t ,,suprises1 ,,l ,,mis=tunes1 ,,seldom ,,come ,,alone ,,xlii ,,an ,,old ,,acqua9tance ,,( ,,oliv]',s1 ,,exhibit+ ,,decid$ ,,m>ks ,,( ,,g5ius1 ,,becomes ,a ,,public ,,"* ,,9 ,,! ,,metropolis ,,xliii ,,:]e9 ,,is ,,%[n ,,h[ ,,! ,,artful ,,dodg] ,,got ,,into ,,tr\ble ,,xliv ,,! ,,"t ,,arrives ,,= ,,nancy ,,to ,,r$eem ,,h] ,,pl$ge ,,to ,,rose ,,maylie4 ,,%e ,,fails4 ,,xlv ,,noah ,,claypole ,,is ,,employ$ ,,by ,,fag9 ,,on ,a ,,secret ,,mission ,,xlvi ,,! ,,appo9tm5t ,,kept ,,xlvii ,,fatal ,,consequ5ces ,,xlviii ,,! ,,flight ,,( ,,sikes ,,xlix ,,monks ,,& ,,mr4 ,,br[nl[ ,,at ,,l5g? ,,meet4 ,,_! ,,conv]sation1 ,,& ,,! ,,intellig5ce ,,t ,,int]rupts ,,x ,l ,,! ,,pursuit ,,& ,,escape ,,li ,,af=d+ ,,an ,,explanation ,,( ,,m ,,my/]ies ,,?an ,,"o1 ,,& ,,compreh5d+ ,a ,,proposal ,,( ,,m>riage ,,) ,,no ,,^w ,,( ,,settlem5t ,,or ,,p9-,,money ,,lii ,,fag9',s ,,la/ ,,night ,,alive ,,liii ,,& ,,la/ ,,*apt] ,i -- ,,treats ,,( ,,! ,,place ,,:]e ,,oliv] ,,twi/ ,,0 ,,born ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,circum/ances ,,att5d+ ,,8 ,,bir? ,among o!r public build+s 9 a c]ta9 t[n1 :i* = _m reasons x w be prud5t to refra9 f m5tion+1 & to :i* ,i w assign no fictiti\s "n1 !re is "o anci5tly common to mo/ t[ns1 great or small3 to wit1 a workh\se2 & 9 ?is workh\se 0 born2 on a day & date :i* ,i ne$ n tr\ble myself to repeat1 inasmu* z x c be ( no possible consequ5ce to ! read]1 9 ?is /age ( ! bus9ess at all ev5ts2 ! item ( mortality ^: "n is prefix$ to ! head ( ?is *apt]4 ,= a long "t aft] x 0 u%]$ into ?is _w ( sorr[ & tr\ble1 by ! p>i% surgeon1 x rema9$ a matt] ( consid]able d\bt :e!r ! *ild w\ld survive to be> any "n at all2 9 :i* case x is some:at m ?an probable t ^! memoirs w\ld nev] h appe>$2 or1 if !y _h1 t be+ compris$ )9 a c\ple ( pages1 !y w\ld h possess$ ! ine/imable m]it ( be+ ! mo/ concise & fai?ful specim5 ( biography1 extant 9 ! lit]ature ( any age or c\ntry4 ,al?\gh ,i am n dispos$ to ma9ta9 t ! be+ born 9 a workh\se1 is 9 itself ! mo/ =tunate & enviable circum/ance t c possibly befall a human be+1 ,i d mean to say t 9 ?is p>ticul> in/ance1 x 0 ! be/ ?+ = ,oliv] ,twi/ t c\ld by possibility h occurr$4 ,! fact is1 t !re 0 consid]able difficulty 9 induc+ ,oliv] to take ^u himself ! (fice ( respiration1--a tr\blesome practice1 b "o :i* cu/om has r5d]$ necess>y to our easy exi/5ce2 & = "s "t he lay gasp+ on a little flock mattress1 r unequally pois$ betwe5 ?is _w & ! next3 ! balance be+ decid$ly 9 fav\r ( ! latt]4 ,n[1 if1 dur+ ?is brief p]iod1 ,oliv] _h be5 surr\nd$ by c>eful gr&mo!rs1 anxi\s aunts1 exp]i5c$ nurses1 & doctors ( pr(\nd wisdom1 he w\ld mo/ inevitably & indubitably h be5 kill$ 9 no "t4 ,!re be+ nobody by1 h[ev]1 b a paup] old woman1 :o 0 r5d]$ r mi/y by an unwont$ all[ance ( be]2 & a p>i% surgeon :o did su* matt]s by contract2 ,oliv] & ,nature f\ght out ! po9t betwe5 !m4 ,! result 01 t1 aft] a few /ruggles1 ,oliv] brea!d1 sneez$1 & proce$$ to adv]tise to ! inmates ( ! workh\se ! fact ( a new burd5 hav+ be5 impos$ ^u ! p>i%1 by sett+ up z l\d a cry z c\ld reasonably h be5 expect$ f a male infant :o _h n be5 possess$ ( t v useful app5dage1 a voice1 = a mu* long] space ( "t ?an ?ree m9utes & a qu>t]4 ,z ,oliv] gave ?is fir/ pro( ( ! free & prop] action ( 8 lungs1 ! pat*work cov]let :i* 0 c>elessly flung ov] ! iron b$/ead1 ru/l$2 ! pale face ( a "y woman 0 rais$ feebly f ! pill[2 & a fa9t voice imp]fectly articulat$ ! words1 #8,let me see ! *ild1 & die4' ,! surgeon _h be5 sitt+ ) 8 face turn$ t[>ds ! fire3 giv+ ! palms ( 8 h&s a w>m & a rub alt]nately4 ,z ! "y woman spoke1 he rose1 & advanc+ to ! b$'s head1 said1 ) m k9dness ?an might h be5 expect$ ( him3 #8,oh1 y mu/ n talk ab\t dy+ yet4' #8,lor bless h] de> he>t1 no6' int]pos$ ! nurse1 ha/ily deposit+ 9 h] pocket a gre5 glass bottle1 ! cont5ts ( :i* %e _h be5 ta/+ 9 a corn] ) evid5t satisfaction4 #8,lor bless h] de> he>t1 :5 %e has liv$ z long z ,i h1 sir1 & _h ?irte5 *ildr5 ( h] own1 & all on #8em dead except two1 & !m 9 ! wurkus ) me1 %e'll "k bett] ?an to take on 9 t way1 bless h] de> he>t6 ,?9k :at x is to be a "m1 !re's a de> "y lamb d4' ,app>5tly ?is consolatory p]spective ( a "m's prospects fail$ 9 produc+ its due effect4 ,! pati5t %ook h] head1 & /ret*$ out h] h& t[>ds ! *ild4 ,! surgeon deposit$ x 9 h] arms4 ,%e impr9t$ h] cold :ite lips passionately on its =ehead2 pass$ h] h&s ov] h] face2 gaz$ wildly r\nd2 %udd]$2 fell back--& di$4 ,!y *af$ h] brea/1 h&s1 & temples2 b ! blood _h /opp$ =ev]4 ,!y talk$ ( hope & com=t4 ,!y _h be5 /rang]s too long4 #8,x's all ov]1 ,mrs4 ,?+ummy6' said ! surgeon at la/4 #8,ah1 poor de>1 s x is6' said ! nurse1 pick+ up ! cork ( ! gre5 bottle1 :i* _h fall5 out on ! pill[1 z %e /oop$ to take up ! *ild4 #8,poor de>6' #8,y ne$n't m9d s5d+ up to me1 if ! *ild cries1 nurse1' said ! surgeon1 putt+ on 8 gloves ) great delib]ation4 #8,x's v likely x w be tr\blesome4 ,give x a little gruel if x is4' ,he put on 8 hat1 &1 paus+ by ! b$-side on 8 way to ! door1 add$1 #8,%e 0 a good-look+ girl1 too2 :]e did %e come f8' #8,%e 0 br\ght "h la/ night1' repli$ ! old woman1 #8by ! ov]se]'s ord]4 ,%e 0 f\nd ly+ 9 ! /reet4 ,%e _h walk$ "s di/ance1 = h] %oes 7 worn to pieces2 b :]e %e came f1 or :]e %e 0 go+ to1 nobody kn[s4' ,! surgeon lean$ ov] ! body1 & rais$ ! left h&4 #8,! old /ory1' he said1 %ak+ 8 head3 #8no w$d+-r+1 ,i see4 ,ah6 ,good-night6' ,! m$ical g5tleman walk$ away to d9n]2 & ! nurse1 hav+ once m appli$ h]self to ! gre5 bottle1 sat d[n on a l[ *air be=e ! fire1 & proce$$ to dress ! infant4 ,:at an excell5t example ( ! p[] ( dress1 "y ,oliv] ,twi/ 06 ,wrapp$ 9 ! blanket :i* _h hi!rto =m$ 8 only cov]+1 he might h be5 ! *ild ( a nobleman or a begg>2 x w\ld h be5 h>d = ! haughtie/ /rang] to h assign$ him 8 prop] /ation 9 society4 ,b n[ t he 0 envelop$ 9 ! old calico robes :i* _h gr[n yell[ 9 ! same s]vice1 he 0 badg$ & ticket$1 & fell into 8 place at once--a p>i% *ild--! orphan ( a workh\se--! humble1 half-/>v$ drudge--to be cuff$ & buffet$ ?r\gh ! _w--despis$ by all1 & piti$ by none4 ,oliv] cri$ lu/ily4 ,if he c\ld h kn[n t he 0 an orphan1 left to ! t5d] m]cies ( *ur*-w>d5s & ov]se]s1 p]haps he w\ld h cri$ ! l\d]4 ,,*apt] ,,ii -- ,,treats ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/',s ,,gr[?1 ,,education1 ,,& ,,bo>d ,= ! next eight or t5 mon?s1 ,oliv] 0 ! victim ( a sy/ematic c\rse ( trea*]y & deception4 ,he 0 br\ght up by h&4 ,! hungry & de/itute situation ( ! infant orphan 0 duly report$ by ! workh\se au?orities to ! p>i% au?orities4 ,! p>i% au?orities inquir$ ) dignity ( ! workh\se au?orities1 :e!r !re 0 no female !n domicil$ 9 #8! h\se' :o 0 9 a situation to imp>t to ,oliv] ,twi/1 ! consolation & n\ri%m5t ( :i* he /ood 9 ne$4 ,! workh\se au?orities repli$ ) humility1 t !re 0 n4 ,^u ?is1 ! p>i% au?orities magnanim\sly & humanely resolv$1 t ,oliv] %\ld be #8f>m$1' or1 9 o!r words1 t he %\ld be dispat*$ to a bran*-workh\se "s ?ree miles (f1 :]e tw5ty or ?irty o!r juv5ile (f5d]s aga9/ ! poor-laws1 roll$ ab\t ! floor all day1 )\t ! inconv5i5ce ( too mu* food or too mu* clo?+1 "u ! p>5tal sup]9t5d5ce ( an eld]ly female1 :o receiv$ ! culprits at & = ! consid]ation ( sev5p5ce-halfp5ny p] small head p] week4 ,sev5p5ce-halfp5ny's wor? p] week is a good r\nd diet = a *ild2 a great deal may be got = sev5p5ce-halfp5ny1 q en\gh to ov]load its /oma*1 & make x uncom=table4 ,! eld]ly female 0 a woman ( wisdom & exp]i5ce2 %e knew :at 0 good = *ildr52 & %e _h a v accurate p]ception ( :at 0 good = h]self4 ,s1 %e appropriat$ ! great] "p ( ! weekly /ip5d to h] own use1 & consign$ ! ris+ p>o*ial g5]ation to ev5 a %ort] all[ance ?an 0 orig9ally provid$ = !m4 ,!reby f9d+ 9 ! l[e/ dep? a deep] /ill2 & prov+ h]self a v great exp]im5tal philosoph]4 ,ev]ybody kn[s ! /ory ( ano!r exp]im5tal philosoph] :o _h a great !ory ab\t a horse be+ able to live )\t eat+1 & :o demon/rat$ x s well1 t he _h got 8 own horse d[n to a /raw a day1 & w\ld unque/ionably h r5d]$ him a v spirit$ & rampaci\s animal on no?+ at all1 if he _h n di$1 f\r-&-tw5ty h\rs be=e he 0 to h _h 8 fir/ com=table bait ( air4 ,un=tunately =1 ! exp]im5tal philosophy ( ! female to ^: protect+ c>e ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 deliv]$ ov]1 a simil> result usually att5d$ ! op]ation ( h] sy/em2 = at ! v mom5t :5 ! *ild _h contriv$ to exi/ ^u ! smalle/ possible portion ( ! weake/ possible food1 x did p]v]sely happ5 9 eight & a half cases out ( t51 ei!r t x sick5$ f want & cold1 or fell into ! fire f neglect1 or got half-smo!r$ by accid5t2 9 any "o ( :i* cases1 ! mis]able little be+ 0 usually summon$ into ano!r _w1 & !re ga!r$ to ! fa!rs x _h nev] kn[n 9 ?is4 ,occasionally1 :5 !re 0 "s m ?an usually int]e/+ inque/ ^u a p>i% *ild :o _h be5 ov]look$ 9 turn+ up a b$/ead1 or inadv]t5tly scald$ to dea? :5 !re happ5$ to be a wa%+--?\gh ! latt] accid5t 0 v sc>ce1 any?+ approa*+ to a wa%+ be+ ( r>e occurr5ce 9 ! f>m--! jury w\ld take x into _! heads to ask tr\blesome que/ions1 or ! p>i%ion]s w\ld rebelli\sly affix _! signatures to a remon/rance4 ,b ^! imp]t95ces 7 spe$ily *eck$ by ! evid5ce ( ! surgeon1 & ! te/imony ( ! beadle2 ! =m] ( :om _h always op5$ ! body & f\nd no?+ inside 7:i* 0 v probable inde$71 & ! latt] ( :om inv>iably swore :atev] ! p>i% want$2 :i* 0 v self-devotional4 ,besides1 ! bo>d made p]iodical pilgrimages to ! f>m1 & always s5t ! beadle ! day be=e1 to say !y 7 go+4 ,! *ildr5 7 neat & clean to behold1 :5 !y w5t2 & :at m w\ld ! p h6 ,x _c be expect$ t ?is sy/em ( f>m+ w\ld produce any v extraord9>y or luxuriant crop4 ,oliv] ,twi/'s n9? bir?day f\nd him a pale ?9 *ild1 some:at dim9utive 9 /ature1 & decid$ly small 9 circumf]5ce4 ,b nature or inh]itance _h implant$ a good /urdy _s 9 ,oliv]'s brea/4 ,x _h _h pl5ty ( room to exp&1 ?anks to ! sp>e diet ( ! e/abli%m5t2 & p]haps to ?is circum/ance may be attribut$ 8 hav+ any n9? bir?-day at all4 ,be ?is z x may1 h[ev]1 x 0 8 n9? bir?day2 & he 0 keep+ x 9 ! coal-cell> ) a select p>ty ( two o!r "y g5tleman1 :o1 aft] p>ticipat+ ) him 9 a s\nd ?ra%+1 _h be5 lock$ up = atroci\sly presum+ to be hungry1 :5 ,mrs4 ,mann1 ! good lady ( ! h\se1 0 unexpect$ly />tl$ by ! app>ition ( ,mr4 ,bumble1 ! beadle1 /riv+ to undo ! wicket ( ! g>d5-gate4 #8,goodness graci\s6 ,is t y1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 sir8' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 ?ru/+ h] head out ( ! w9d[ 9 well-affect$ ec/asies ( joy4 #87,susan1 take ,oliv] & !m two brats up/airs1 & wa% #8em directly47--,my he>t alive6 ,mr4 ,bumble1 h[ glad ,i am to see y1 sure-ly6' ,n[1 ,mr4 ,bumble 0 a fat man1 & a *ol]ic2 s1 in/ead ( respond+ to ?is op5-he>t$ salutation 9 a k9dr$ _s1 he gave ! little wicket a trem5d\s %ake1 & !n be/[$ ^u x a kick :i* c\ld h emanat$ f no leg b a beadle's4 #8,lor1 only ?9k1' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 runn+ out1--= ! ?ree boys _h be5 remov$ by ?is "t1--#8only ?9k ( t6 ,t ,i %\ld h =gott5 t ! gate 0 bolt$ on ! inside1 on acc\nt ( !m de> *ildr56 ,walk 9 sir2 walk 91 pray1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 d1 sir4' ,al?\gh ?is invitation 0 accompani$ ) a curtsey t might h s(t5$ ! he>t ( a *ur*-w>d51 x by no means mollifi$ ! beadle4 #8,d y ?9k ?is respectful or prop] conduct1 ,mrs4 ,mann1' inquir$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 grasp+ 8 cane1 #8to keep ! p>i% (fic]s a wait+ at y\r g>d5-gate1 :5 !y come "h ^u poro*ial bus9ess ) ! poro*ial orphans8 ,are y awe]1 ,mrs4 ,mann1 t y are1 z ,i may say1 a poro*ial delegate1 & a /ip5di>y8' #8,i'm sure ,mr4 ,bumble1 t ,i 0 only a tell+ "o or two ( ! de> *ildr5 z is s fond ( y1 t x 0 y a com+1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,mann ) great humility4 ,mr4 ,bumble _h a great idea ( 8 oratorical p[]s & 8 importance4 ,he _h display$ ! "o1 & v9dicat$ ! o!r4 ,he relax$4 #8,well1 well1 ,mrs4 ,mann1' he repli$ 9 a calm] tone2 #8x may be z y say2 x may be4 ,lead ! way 91 ,mrs4 ,mann1 = ,i come on bus9ess1 & h some?+ to say4' ,mrs4 ,mann u%]$ ! beadle into a small p>l\r ) a brick floor2 plac$ a seat = him2 & (fici\sly deposit$ 8 cock$ hat & cane on ! table be=e him4 ,mr4 ,bumble wip$ f 8 =ehead ! p]spiration :i* 8 walk _h eng5d]$1 glanc$ complac5tly at ! cock$ hat1 & smil$4 ,yes1 he smil$4 ,beadles are b m53 & ,mr4 ,bumble smil$4 #8,n[ don't y be (f5d$ at :at ,i'm a go+ to say1' obs]v$ ,mrs4 ,mann1 ) captivat+ sweetness4 #8,y've _h a long walk1 y "k1 or ,i w\ldn't m5tion x4 ,n[1 w y take a little drop ( some?9k1 ,mr4 ,bumble8' #8,n a drop4 ,nor a drop1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 wav+ 8 "r h& 9 a dignifi$1 b placid mann]4 #8,i ?9k y w1' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 :o _h notic$ ! tone ( ! refusal1 & ! ge/ure t _h accompani$ x4 #8,j a leetle drop1 ) a little cold wat]1 & a lump ( sug>4' ,mr4 ,bumble c\gh$4 #8,n[1 j a leetle drop1' said ,mrs4 ,mann p]suasively4 #8,:at is x8' inquir$ ! beadle4 #8,:y1 x's :at ,i'm oblig$ to keep a little ( 9 ! h\se1 to put into ! bless$ infants' ,daffy1 :5 !y a9't well1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,mann z %e op5$ a corn] cupbo>d1 & took d[n a bottle & glass4 #8,x's g94 ,i'll n deceive y1 ,mr4 ,b4 ,x's g94' #8,d y give ! *ildr5 ,daffy1 ,mrs4 ,mann8' inquir$ ,bumble1 foll[+ ) 8 eyes ! int]e/+ process ( mix+4 #8,ah1 bless #8em1 t ,i d1 de> z x is1' repli$ ! nurse4 #8,i c\ldn't see #8em suff] be=e my v eyes1 y "k sir4' #8,no'2 said ,mr4 ,bumble approv+ly2 #8no1 y c\ld n4 ,y are a humane woman1 ,mrs4 ,mann4' 7,"h %e set d[n ! glass47 #8,i %all take a e>ly opportunity ( m5tion+ x to ! bo>d1 ,mrs4 ,mann4' 7,he drew x t[>ds him47 #8,y feel z a "m1 ,mrs4 ,mann4' 7,he /irr$ ! g9-&-wat]47 #8,i--,i dr9k y\r heal? ) *e]fulness1 ,mrs4 ,mann'2 & he swall[$ half ( x4 #8,& n[ ab\t bus9ess1' said ! beadle1 tak+ out a lea!rn pocket-book4 #8,! *ild t 0 half-baptiz$ ,oliv] ,twi/1 is n9e ye> old to-day4' #8,bless him6' int]pos$ ,mrs4 ,mann1 inflam+ h] left eye ) ! corn] ( h] apron4 #8,& not)/&+ a (f]$ rew>d ( t5 p\nd1 :i* 0 aft]w>ds increas$ to tw5ty p\nd4 ,not)/&+ ! mo/ sup]lative1 &1 ,i may say1 sup]nat'ral ex]tions on ! "p ( ?is p>i%1' said ,bumble1 #8we h nev] be5 able to discov] :o is 8 fa!r1 or :at 0 8 "m's settlem5t1 "n1 or condition4' ,mrs4 ,mann rais$ h] h&s 9 a/oni%m5t2 b add$1 aft] a mom5t's reflection1 #8,h[ comes he to h any "n at all1 !n8' ,! beadle drew himself up ) great pride1 & said1 #8,i inw5t$ x4' #8,y1 ,mr4 ,bumble6' #8,i1 ,mrs4 ,mann4 ,we "n our fondl+s 9 alphabetical ord]4 ,! la/ 0 a ,s1--,swubble1 ,i nam$ him4 ,?is 0 a ,t1--,twi/1 ,i nam$ him4 ,! next "o comes w be ,unw91 & ! next ,vilk9s4 ,i h got names ready made to ! end ( ! alphabet1 & all ! way ?r\gh x aga91 :5 we come to ,z4' #8,:y1 y're q a lit]>y "*1 sir6' said ,mrs4 ,mann4 #8,well1 well1' said ! beadle1 evid5tly gratifi$ ) ! complim5t2 #8p]haps ,i may be4 ,p]haps ,i may be1 ,mrs4 ,mann4' ,he f9i%$ ! g9-&-wat]1 & add$1 #8,oliv] be+ n[ too old to rema9 "h1 ! bo>d h det]m9$ to h him back into ! h\se4 ,i h come out myself to take him !re4 ,s let me see him at once4' #8,i'll fet* him directly1' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 leav+ ! room = t purpose4 ,oliv]1 hav+ _h by ?is "t z mu* ( ! out] coat ( dirt :i* encru/$ 8 face & h&s1 remov$1 z c\ld be scrubb$ (f 9 "o wa%+1 0 l$ into ! room by 8 b5evol5t protectress4 #8,make a b[ to ! g5tleman1 ,oliv]1' said ,mrs4 ,mann4 ,oliv] made a b[1 :i* 0 divid$ betwe5 ! beadle on ! *air1 & ! cock$ hat on ! table4 #8,w y g along ) me1 ,oliv]8' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 a maje/ic voice4 ,oliv] 0 ab\t to say t he w\ld g along ) anybody ) great read9ess1 :51 glanc+ upw>d1 he caught sight ( ,mrs4 ,mann1 :o _h got beh9d ! beadle's *air1 & 0 %ak+ h] fi/ at him ) a furi\s c\nt5ance4 ,he took ! h9t at once1 = ! fi/ _h be5 too (t5 impress$ ^u 8 body n to be deeply impress$ ^u 8 recollection4 #8,w %e g ) me8' inquir$ poor ,oliv]4 #8,no1 %e c't1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,b %e'll come & see y sometimes4' ,?is 0 no v great consolation to ! *ild4 ,"y z he 01 h[ev]1 he _h s5se en\gh to make a fe9t ( feel+ great regret at go+ away4 ,x 0 no v difficult matt] = ! boy to call te>s into 8 eyes4 ,hung] & rec5t ill-usage are great assi/ants if y want to cry2 & ,oliv] cri$ v naturally inde$4 ,mrs4 ,mann gave him a ?\s& embraces1 & :at ,oliv] want$ a great deal m1 a piece ( bread & butt]1 less he %\ld seem too hungry :5 he got to ! workh\se4 ,) ! slice ( bread 9 8 h&1 & ! little br[n-clo? p>i% cap on 8 head1 ,oliv] 0 !n l$ away by ,mr4 ,bumble f ! wret*$ home :]e "o k9d ^w or look _h nev] light$ ! gloom ( 8 infant ye>s4 ,& yet he bur/ into an agony ( *ildi% grief1 z ! cottage-gate clos$ aft] him4 ,wret*$ z 7 ! little companions 9 mis]y he 0 leav+ beh9d1 !y 7 ! only fri5ds he _h ev] kn[n2 & a s5se ( 8 lonel9ess 9 ! great wide _w1 sank into ! *ild's he>t = ! fir/ "t4 ,mr4 ,bumble walk$ on ) long /rides2 little ,oliv]1 firmly grasp+ 8 gold-lac$ cuff1 trott$ beside him1 inquir+ at ! end ( e qu>t] ( a mile :e!r !y 7 #8ne>ly !re4' ,to ^! int]rogations ,mr4 ,bumble return$ v brief & snappi% replies2 = ! tempor>y bl&ness :i* g9-&-wat] awak5s 9 "s bosoms _h by ?is "t evaporat$2 & he 0 once aga9 a beadle4 ,oliv] _h n be5 )9 ! walls ( ! workh\se a qu>t] ( an h\r1 & _h sc>cely complet$ ! demolition ( a second slice ( bread1 :5 ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o _h h&$ him ov] to ! c>e ( an old woman1 return$2 &1 tell+ him x 0 a bo>d night1 in=m$ him t ! bo>d _h said he 0 to appe> be=e x =?)4 ,n hav+ a v cle>ly def9$ notion ( :at a live bo>d 01 ,oliv] 0 r a/\nd$ by ?is intellig5ce1 & 0 n q c]ta9 :e!r he ought to laugh or cry4 ,he _h no "t to ?9k ab\t ! matt]1 h[ev]2 = ,mr4 ,bumble gave him a tap on ! head1 ) 8 cane1 to wake him up3 & ano!r on ! back to make him lively3 & bidd+ him to foll[1 conduct$ him into a l>ge :ite-wa%$ room1 :]e eight or t5 fat g5tlem5 7 sitt+ r\nd a table4 ,at ! top ( ! table1 seat$ 9 an arm-*air r high] ?an ! re/1 0 a p>ticul>ly fat g5tleman ) a v r\nd1 r$ face4 #8,b[ to ! bo>d1' said ,bumble4 ,oliv] bru%$ away two or ?ree te>s t 7 l+]+ 9 8 eyes2 & see+ no bo>d b ! table1 =tunately b[$ to t4 #8,:at's y\r "n1 boy8' said ! g5tleman 9 ! high *air4 ,oliv] 0 fright5$ at ! sight ( s _m g5tlem51 :i* made him tremble3 & ! beadle gave him ano!r tap beh9d1 :i* made him cry4 ,^! two causes made him answ] 9 a v l[ & hesitat+ voice2 :]eupon a g5tleman 9 a :ite wai/coat said he 0 a fool4 ,:i* 0 a capital way ( rais+ 8 spirits1 & putt+ him q at 8 ease4 #8,boy1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! high *air1 #8li/5 to me4 ,y "k y're an orphan1 ,i suppose8' #8,:at's t1 sir8' inquir$ poor ,oliv]4 #8,! boy is a fool--,i ?\ght he 01' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,hu%6' said ! g5tleman :o _h spok5 fir/4 #8,y "k y've got no fa!r or "m1 & t y 7 br\ght up by ! p>i%1 don't y8' #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 weep+ bitt]ly4 #8,:at are y cry+ =8' inquir$ ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 ,& to be sure x 0 v extraord9>y4 ,:at c\ld ! boy be cry+ =8 #8,i hope y say y\r pray]s e night1' said ano!r g5tleman 9 a gruff voice2 #8& pray = ! p :o fe$ y1 & take c>e ( y--l a ,*ri/ian4' #8,yes1 sir1' /amm]$ ! boy4 ,! g5tleman :o spoke la/ 0 unconsci\sly "r4 ,x w\ld h be5 v l a ,*ri/ian1 & a m>vell\sly good ,*ri/ian too1 if ,oliv] _h pray$ = ! p :o f$ & took c>e ( him4 ,b he hadn't1 because nobody _h taught him4 #8,well6 ,y h come "h to be educat$1 & taught a useful trade1' said ! r$-fac$ g5tleman 9 ! high *air4 #8,s y'll beg9 to pick oakum to-morr[ morn+ at six o'clock1' add$ ! surly "o 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 ,= ! comb9ation ( bo? ^! bless+s 9 ! "o simple process ( pick+ oakum1 ,oliv] b[$ l[ by ! direction ( ! beadle1 & 0 !n hurri$ away to a l>ge w>d2 :]e1 on a r\gh1 h>d b$1 he sobb$ himself to sleep4 ,:at a novel illu/ration ( ! t5d] laws ( ,engl&6 ,!y let ! paup]s g to sleep6 ,poor ,oliv]6 ,he little ?\ght1 z he lay sleep+ 9 happy unconsci\sness ( all ar\nd him1 t ! bo>d _h t v day arriv$ at a decision :i* w\ld ex]cise ! mo/ mat]ial influ5ce ov] all 8 future =tunes4 ,b !y _h4 ,& ?is 0 x3 ,! memb]s ( ?is bo>d 7 v sage1 deep1 philosophical m52 & :5 !y came to turn _! att5tion to ! workh\se1 !y f\nd out at once1 :at ord9>y folks w\ld nev] h discov]$--! poor p lik$ x6 ,x 0 a regul> place ( public ent]ta9m5t = ! poor] classes2 a tav]n :]e !re 0 no?+ to pay2 a public breakfa/1 d9n]1 tea1 & supp] all ! ye> r\nd2 a brick & mort> elysium1 :]e x 0 all play & no "w4 #8,oho6' said ! bo>d1 look+ v kn[+2 #8we are ! fell[s to set ?is to rights2 we'll /op x all1 9 no "t4' ,s1 !y e/abli%$ ! rule1 t all poor p %\ld h ! alt]native 7= !y w\ld compel nobody1 n !y71 ( be+ />v$ by a gradual process 9 ! h\se1 or by a quick "o out ( x4 ,) ?is view1 !y contract$ ) ! wat]-works to lay on an unlimit$ supply ( wat]2 & ) a corn-factor to supply p]iodically small quantities ( oatmeal2 & issu$ ?ree meals ( ?9 gruel a day1 ) an onion twice a week1 & half a roll ( ,sundays4 ,!y made a great _m o!r wise & humane regulations1 hav+ ref]5ce to ! ladies1 :i* x is n necess>y to repeat2 k9dly und]took to divorce poor m>ri$ p1 9 consequ5ce ( ! great exp5se ( a suit 9 ,doctors' ,commons2 &1 in/ead ( compell+ a man to support 8 family1 z !y _h !ret(ore done1 took 8 family away f him1 & made him a ba*elor6 ,!re is no say+ h[ _m applicants = relief1 "u ^! la/ two heads1 might h />t$ up 9 all classes ( society1 if x _h n be5 c\pl$ ) ! workh\se2 b ! bo>d 7 long-head$ m51 & _h provid$ = ?is difficulty4 ,! relief 0 insep>able f ! workh\se & ! gruel2 & t fright5$ p4 ,= ! fir/ six mon?s aft] ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 remov$1 ! sy/em 0 9 full op]ation4 ,x 0 r exp5sive at fir/1 9 consequ5ce ( ! increase 9 ! und]tak]'s bill1 & ! necessity ( tak+ 9 ! clo!s ( all ! paup]s1 :i* flutt]$ loosely on _! wa/$1 %runk5 =ms1 aft] a week or two's gruel4 ,b ! numb] ( workh\se inmates got ?9 z well z ! paup]s2 & ! bo>d 7 9 ec/asies4 ,! room 9 :i* ! boys 7 f$1 0 a l>ge /one hall1 ) a copp] at "o end3 out ( :i* ! ma/]1 dress$ 9 an apron = ! purpose1 & assi/$ by "o or two wom51 ladl$ ! gruel at mealtimes4 ,( ?is fe/ive composition ea* boy _h "o porr+]1 & no m--except on occasions ( great public rejoic+1 :5 he _h two ounces & a qu>t] ( bread besides4 ,! b[ls nev] want$ wa%+4 ,! boys poli%$ !m ) _! spoons till !y %one aga92 & :5 !y _h p]=m$ ?is op]ation 7:i* nev] took v long1 ! spoons be+ ne>ly z l>ge z ! b[ls71 !y w\ld sit />+ at ! copp]1 ) su* eag] eyes1 z if !y c\ld h dev\r$ ! v bricks ( :i* x 0 compos$2 employ+ !mselves1 mean:ile1 9 suck+ _! f+]s mo/ assidu\sly1 ) ! view ( cat*+ up any /ray spla%es ( gruel t might h be5 ca/ !reon4 ,boys h g5]ally excell5t appetites4 ,oliv] ,twi/ & 8 companions suff]$ ! tortures ( sl[ />vation = ?ree mon?s3 at la/ !y got s voraci\s & wild ) hung]1 t "o boy1 :o 0 tall = 8 age1 & hadn't be5 us$ to t sort ( ?+ 7= 8 fa!r _h kept a small cook-%op71 h9t$ d>kly to 8 companions1 t unless he _h ano!r bas9 ( gruel p] diem1 he 0 afraid he might "s night happ5 to eat ! boy :o slept next him1 :o happ5$ to be a weakly y\? ( t5d] age4 ,he _h a wild1 hungry eye2 & !y implicitly believ$ him4 ,a c\ncil 0 held2 lots 7 ca/ :o %\ld walk up to ! ma/] aft] supp] t ev5+1 & ask = m2 & x fell to ,oliv] ,twi/4 ,! ev5+ arriv$2 ! boys took _! places4 ,! ma/]1 9 8 cook's uni=m1 /ation$ himself at ! copp]2 8 paup] assi/ants rang$ !mselves beh9d him2 ! gruel 0 s]v$ out2 & a long grace 0 said ov] ! %ort commons4 ,! gruel disappe>$2 ! boys :isp]$ ea* o!r1 & w9k$ at ,oliv]2 :ile 8 next neighbors nudg$ him4 ,*ild z he 01 he 0 desp]ate ) hung]1 & reckless ) mis]y4 ,he rose f ! table2 & advanc+ to ! ma/]1 bas9 & spoon 9 h&1 said3 some:at al>m$ at 8 own tem]ity3 #8,please1 sir1 ,i want "s m4' ,! ma/] 0 a fat1 heal?y man2 b he turn$ v pale4 ,he gaz$ 9 /upefi$ a/oni%m5t on ! small rebel = "s seconds1 & !n clung = support to ! copp]4 ,! assi/ants 7 p>alys$ ) wond]2 ! boys ) fe>4 #8,:at6' said ! ma/] at l5g?1 9 a fa9t voice4 #8,please1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 #8,i want "s m4' ,! ma/] aim$ a bl[ at ,oliv]'s head ) ! ladle2 p9ion$ him 9 8 arm2 & %riek$ al\d = ! beadle4 ,! bo>d 7 sitt+ 9 solemn conclave1 :5 ,mr4 ,bumble ru%$ into ! room 9 great excitem5t1 & address+ ! g5tleman 9 ! high *air1 said1 #8,mr4 ,limbk9s1 ,i beg y\r p>don1 sir6 ,oliv] ,twi/ has ask$ = m6' ,!re 0 a g5]al />t4 ,horror 0 depict$ on e c\nt5ance4 #8,= m6' said ,mr4 ,limbk9s4 #8,compose y\rself1 ,bumble1 & answ] me di/9ctly4 ,d ,i und]/& t he ask$ = m1 aft] he _h eat5 ! supp] allott$ by ! diet>y8' #8,he did1 sir1' repli$ ,bumble4 #8,t boy w be hung1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,i "k t boy w be hung4' ,nobody controv]t$ ! prophetic g5tleman's op9ion4 ,an animat$ discussion took place4 ,oliv] 0 ord]$ into in/ant conf9em5t2 & a bill 0 next morn+ pa/$ on ! outside ( ! gate1 (f]+ a rew>d ( five p\nds to anybody :o w\ld take ,oliv] ,twi/ (f ! h&s ( ! p>i%4 ,9 o!r words1 five p\nds & ,oliv] ,twi/ 7 (f]$ to any man or woman :o want$ an appr5tice to any trade1 bus9ess1 or call+4 #8,i nev] 0 m conv9c$ ( any?+ 9 my life1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat1 z he knock$ at ! gate & read ! bill next morn+3 #8,i nev] 0 m conv9c$ ( any?+ 9 my life1 ?an ,i am t t boy w come to be hung4' ,z ,i purpose to %[ 9 ! sequel :e!r ! :ite wai/coat$ g5tleman 0 "r or n1 ,i %\ld p]haps m> ! int]e/ ( ?is n>rative 7suppos+ x to possess any at all71 if ,i v5tur$ to h9t j yet1 :e!r ! life ( ,oliv] ,twi/ _h ?is viol5t t]m9ation or no4 ,,*apt] ,,iii -- ,,relates ,,h[ ,,oliv] ,,twi/ ,,0 ,,v ,,ne> ,,gett+ ,a ,,place ,,:i* ,,w\ld ,,n ,,h ,,be5 ,a ,,s9ecure ,= a week aft] ! commission ( ! impi\s & pr(ane (f5ce ( ask+ = m1 ,oliv] rema9$ a close prison] 9 ! d>k & solit>y room to :i* he _h be5 consign$ by ! wisdom & m]cy ( ! bo>d4 ,x appe>s1 at fir/ sight n unreasonable to suppose1 t1 if he _h ent]ta9$ a becom+ feel+ ( respect = ! pr$iction ( ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat1 he w\ld h e/abli%$ t sage individual's prophetic "*1 once & = ev]1 by ty+ "o end ( 8 pocket-h&k]*ief to a hook 9 ! wall1 & atta*+ himself to ! o!r4 ,to ! p]=mance ( ?is feat1 h[ev]1 !re 0 "o ob/acle3 namely1 t pocket-h&k]*iefs be+ decid$ articles ( luxury1 _h be51 = all future times & ages1 remov$ f ! noses ( paup]s by ! express ord] ( ! bo>d1 9 c\ncil assembl$3 solemnly giv5 & pron\nc$ "u _! h&s & seals4 ,!re 0 a /ill great] ob/acle 9 ,oliv]'s y\? & *ildi%ness4 ,he only cri$ bitt]ly all day2 &1 :5 ! long1 dismal night came on1 spread 8 little h&s be=e 8 eyes to %ut out ! d>kness1 & cr\*+ 9 ! corn]1 tri$ to sleep3 ev] & anon wak+ ) a />t & tremble1 & draw+ himself clos] & clos] to ! wall1 z if to feel ev5 its cold h>d surface 7 a protection 9 ! gloom & lonel9ess :i* surr\nd$ him4 ,let x n be suppos$ by ! enemies ( #8! sy/em1' t1 dur+ ! p]iod ( 8 solit>y inc>c]ation1 ,oliv] 0 d5i$ ! b5efit ( ex]cise1 ! pleasure ( society1 or ! advantages ( religi\s consolation4 ,z = ex]cise1 x 0 nice cold wea!r1 & he 0 all[$ to p]=m 8 ablutions e morn+ "u ! pump1 9 a /one y>d1 9 ! pres5ce ( ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o prev5t$ 8 cat*+ cold1 & caus$ a t+l+ s5sation to p]vade 8 frame1 by repeat$ applications ( ! cane4 ,z = society1 he 0 c>ri$ e o!r day into ! hall :]e ! boys d9$1 & !re sociably flogg$ z a public w>n+ & example4 ,& s f> f be+ d5i$ ! advantages ( religi\s consolation1 he 0 kick$ into ! same ap>tm5t e ev5+ at pray]-"t1 & !re p]mitt$ to li/5 to1 & console 8 m9d )1 a g5]al supplication ( ! boys1 conta9+ a special clause1 !re9 ins]t$ by au?ority ( ! bo>d1 9 :i* !y entreat$ to be made good1 virtu\s1 cont5t$1 & ob$i5t1 & to be gu>d$ f ! s9s & vices ( ,oliv] ,twi/3 :om ! supplication di/9ctly set =? to be "u ! exclusive patronage & protection ( ! p[]s ( wick$ness1 & an article direct f ! manufactory ( ! v ,devil himself4 ,x *anc$ "o morn+1 :ile ,oliv]'s affairs 7 9 ?is auspici\s & com=table /ate1 t ,mr4 ,gamfield1 *imney-sweep1 w5t 8 way d[n ! ,high ,/reet1 deeply cogitat+ 9 8 m9d 8 ways & means ( pay+ c]ta9 arre>s ( r5t1 = :i* 8 l&lord _h become r press+4 ,mr4 ,gamfield's mo/ sangu9e e/imate ( 8 f9ances c\ld n raise !m )9 full five p\nds ( ! desir$ am\nt2 &1 9 a species ( ari?metical desp]ation1 he 0 alt]nately cudgell+ 8 bra9s & 8 donkey1 :5 pass+ ! workh\se1 8 eyes enc\nt]$ ! bill on ! gate4 #8,wo--o6' said ,mr4 ,gamfield to ! donkey4 ,! donkey 0 9 a /ate ( pr(\nd ab/raction3 wond]+1 probably1 :e!r he 0 de/9$ to be regal$ ) a cabbage-/alk or two :5 he _h dispos$ ( ! two sacks ( soot ) :i* ! little c>t 0 lad52 s1 )\t notic+ ! ^w ( comm&1 he jogg$ onw>d4 ,mr4 ,gamfield gr[l$ a fi]ce imprecation on ! donkey g5]ally1 b m p>ticul>ly on 8 eyes2 &1 runn+ aft] him1 be/[$ a bl[ on 8 head1 :i* w\ld inevitably h beat5 9 any skull b a donkey's4 ,!n1 cat*+ hold ( ! bridle1 he gave 8 jaw a %>p wr5*1 by way ( g5tle rem9d] t he 0 n 8 own ma/]2 & by ^! means turn$ him r\nd4 ,he !n gave him ano!r bl[ on ! head1 j to /un him till he came back aga94 ,hav+ complet$ ^! arrangem5ts1 he walk$ up to ! gate1 to read ! bill4 ,! g5tleman ) ! :ite wai/coat 0 /&+ at ! gate ) 8 h&s beh9d him1 aft] hav+ deliv]$ himself ( "s pr(\nd s5tim5ts 9 ! bo>d-room4 ,hav+ witness$ ! little dispute betwe5 ,mr4 ,gamfield & ! donkey1 he smil$ joy\sly :5 t p]son came up to read ! bill1 = he saw at once t ,mr4 ,gamfield 0 exactly ! sort ( ma/] ,oliv] ,twi/ want$4 ,mr4 ,gamfield smil$1 too1 z he p]us$ ! docum5t2 = five p\nds 0 j ! sum he _h be5 wi%+ =2 &1 z to ! boy ) :i* x 0 encumb]$1 ,mr4 ,gamfield1 kn[+ :at ! diet>y ( ! workh\se 01 well knew he w\ld be a nice small patt]n1 j ! v ?+ = regi/] /oves4 ,s1 he spelt ! bill ?r\gh aga91 f beg9n+ to end2 & !n1 t\*+ 8 fur cap 9 tok5 ( humility1 acco/$ ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,?is "h boy1 sir1 wot ! p>i% wants to #8pr5tis1' said ,mr4 ,gamfield4 #8,ay1 my man1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat1 ) a condesc5d+ smile4 #8,:at ( him8' #8,if ! p>i% v\ld l him to le>n a "r pleasant trade1 9 a good #8spectable *imbley-sweep9' bisness1' said ,mr4 ,gamfield1 #8,i wants a #8pr5tis1 & ,i am ready to take him4' #8,walk 91' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 ,mr4 ,gamfield hav+ l+]$ beh9d1 to give ! donkey ano!r bl[ on ! head1 & ano!r wr5* ( ! jaw1 z a caution n to run away 9 8 abs5ce1 foll[$ ! g5tleman ) ! :ite wai/coat into ! room :]e ,oliv] _h fir/ se5 him4 #8,x's a na/y trade1' said ,mr4 ,limbk9s1 :5 ,gamfield _h aga9 /at$ 8 wi%4 #8,"y boys h be5 smo!r$ 9 *imneys be=e n[1' said ano!r g5tleman4 #8,t's acause !y damp$ ! /raw a=e !y lit x 9 ! *imbley to make #8em come d[n aga91' said ,gamfield2 #8t's all smoke1 & no blaze2 v]eas smoke a9't o' no use at all 9 mak+ a boy come d[n1 = x only s9ds him to sleep1 & t's wot he likes4 ,boys is w]y ob/9it1 & w]y lazy1 ,g5'l'm51 & !re's no?9k l a good hot blaze to make #8em come d[n vi? a run4 ,x's humane too1 g5'l'm51 acause1 ev5 if !y've /uck 9 ! *imbley1 roa/+ _! feet makes #8em /ruggle to hextricate !irselves4' ,! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat appe>$ v mu* amus$ by ?is explanation2 b 8 mir? 0 spe$ily *eck$ by a look f ,mr4 ,limbk9s4 ,! bo>d !n proce$$ to conv]se among !mselves = a few m9utes1 b 9 s l[ a tone1 t ! words #8sav+ ( exp5diture1' #8look$ well 9 ! acc\nts1' #8h a pr9t$ report publi%$1' 7 alone audible4 ,^! only *anc$ to be he>d1 inde$1 or acc\nt ( _! be+ v frequ5tly repeat$ ) great emphasis4 ,at l5g? ! :isp]+ ceas$2 & ! memb]s ( ! bo>d1 hav+ resum$ _! seats & _! solemnity1 ,mr4 ,limbk9s said3 #8,we h consid]$ y\r proposition1 & we don't approve ( x4' #8,n at all1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,decid$ly n1' add$ ! o!r memb]s4 ,z ,mr4 ,gamfield did happ5 to lab\r "u ! slight imputation ( hav+ bruis$ ?ree or f\r boys to dea? already1 x occurr$ to him t ! bo>d _h1 p]haps1 9 "s unacc\ntable freak1 tak5 x into _! heads t ?is extrane\s circum/ance ought to influ5ce _! proce$+s4 ,x 0 v unlike _! g5]al mode ( do+ bus9ess1 if !y _h2 b /ill1 z he _h no p>ticul> wi% to revive ! rum\r1 he twi/$ 8 cap 9 8 h&s1 & walk$ sl[ly f ! table4 #8,s y won't let me h him1 g5'l'm58' said ,mr4 ,gamfield1 paus+ ne> ! door4 #8,no1' repli$ ,mr4 ,limbk9s2 #8at lea/1 z x's a na/y bus9ess1 we ?9k y ought to take some?+ less ?an ! premium we (f]$4' ,mr4 ,gamfield's c\nt5ance bright5$1 z1 ) a quick /ep1 he return$ to ! table1 & said1 #8,:at'll y give1 g5'l'm58 ,come6 ,don't be too h>d on a poor man4 ,:at'll y give8' #8,i %\ld say1 ?ree p\nd t5 0 pl5ty1' said ,mr4 ,limbk9s4 #8,t5 %ill+s too mu*1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,come6' said ,gamfield2 #8say f\r p\nd1 g5'l'm54 ,say f\r p\nd1 & y've got rid ( him = good & all4 ,!re6' #8,?ree p\nd t51' repeat$ ,mr4 ,limbk9s1 firmly4 #8,come6 ,i'll split ! diff'er5ce1 g5'l'm51' urg$ ,gamfield4 #8,?ree p\nd fifte54' #8,n a f>?+ m1' 0 ! firm reply ( ,mr4 ,limbk9s4 #8,y're desp]ate h>d ^u me1 g5'l'm51' said ,gamfield1 wav]+4 #8,pooh6 pooh6 nons5se6' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,he'd be *eap ) no?+ at all1 z a premium4 ,take him1 y silly fell[6 ,he's j ! boy = y4 ,he wants ! /ick1 n[ & !n3 x'll d him good2 & 8 bo>d ne$n't come v exp5sive1 = he hasn't be5 ov]f$ s9ce he 0 born4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' ,mr4 ,gamfield gave an ar* look at ! faces r\nd ! table1 &1 obs]v+ a smile on all ( !m1 gradually broke into a smile himself4 ,! b>ga9 0 made4 ,mr4 ,bumble1 0 at once in/ruct$ t ,oliv] ,twi/ & 8 ind5tures 7 to be convey$ be=e ! magi/rate1 = signature & approval1 t v aft]noon4 ,9 pursuance ( ?is det]m9ation1 little ,oliv]1 to 8 excessive a/oni%m5t1 0 releas$ f bondage1 & ord]$ to put himself into a clean %irt4 ,he _h h>dly a*iev$ ?is v unusual gymna/ic p]=mance1 :5 ,mr4 ,bumble br\ght him1 ) 8 own h&s1 a bas9 ( gruel1 & ! holiday all[ance ( two ounces & a qu>t] ( bread4 ,at ?is trem5d\s sight1 ,oliv] began to cry v pite\sly3 ?9k+1 n unnaturally1 t ! bo>d mu/ h det]m9$ to kill him = "s useful purpose1 or !y nev] w\ld h begun to fatt5 him up 9 t way4 #8,don't make y\r eyes r$1 ,oliv]1 b eat y\r food & be ?ankful1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 a tone ( impressive pomposity4 #8,y're a go+ to be made a #8pr5tice (1 ,oliv]4' #8,a pr5tice1 sir6' said ! *ild1 trembl+4 #8,yes1 ,oliv]1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,! k9d & bless$ g5tleman :i* is s _m p>5ts to y1 ,oliv]1 :5 y h none ( y\r own3 are a go+ to #8pr5tice' y3 & to set y up 9 life1 & make a man ( y3 al?\gh ! exp5se to ! p>i% is ?ree p\nd t56--?ree p\nd t51 ,oliv]6--sev5ty %ill9s--"o hundr$ & =ty sixp5ces6--& all = a naughty orphan :i* nobody c't love4' ,z ,mr4 ,bumble paus$ to take brea?1 aft] deliv]+ ?is address 9 an awful voice1 ! te>s roll$ d[n ! poor *ild's face1 & he sobb$ bitt]ly4 #8,come1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 some:at less pomp\sly1 = x 0 gratify+ to 8 feel+s to obs]ve ! effect 8 eloqu5ce _h produc$2 #8,come1 ,oliv]6 ,wipe y\r eyes ) ! cuffs ( y\r jacket1 & don't cry into y\r gruel2 t's a v fooli% action1 ,oliv]4' ,x c]ta9ly 01 = !re 0 q en\gh wat] 9 x already4 ,on _! way to ! magi/rate1 ,mr4 ,bumble in/ruct$ ,oliv] t all he w\ld h to d1 w\ld be to look v happy1 & say1 :5 ! g5tleman ask$ him if he want$ to be appr5tic$1 t he %\ld l x v mu* inde$2 bo? ( :i* injunctions ,oliv] promis$ to obey3 ! r z ,mr4 ,bumble ?rew 9 a g5tle h9t1 t if he fail$ 9 ei!r p>ticul>1 !re 0 no tell+ :at w\ld be done to him4 ,:5 !y arriv$ at ! (fice1 he 0 %ut up 9 a little room by himself1 & admoni%$ by ,mr4 ,bumble to /ay !re1 until he came back to fet* him4 ,!re ! boy rema9$1 ) a palpitat+ he>t1 = half an h\r4 ,at ! expiration ( :i* "t ,mr4 ,bumble ?ru/ 9 8 head1 unadorn$ ) ! cock$ hat1 & said al\d3 #8,n[1 ,oliv]1 my de>1 come to ! g5tleman4' ,z ,mr4 ,bumble said ?is1 he put on a grim & ?reat5+ look1 & add$1 9 a l[ voice1 #8,m9d :at ,i told y1 y "y rascal6' ,oliv] />$ innoc5tly 9 ,mr4 ,bumble's face at ?is some:at contradictory /yle ( address2 b t g5tleman prev5t$ 8 (f]+ any rem>k !reupon1 by lead+ him at once into an adjo9+ room3 ! door ( :i* 0 op54 ,x 0 a l>ge room1 ) a great w9d[4 ,beh9d a desk1 sat two old g5tleman ) p[d]$ heads3 "o ( :om 0 read+ ! newspap]2 :ile ! o!r 0 p]us+1 ) ! aid ( a pair ( tortoise-%ell spectacles1 a small piece ( p>*m5t :i* lay be=e him4 ,mr4 ,limbk9s 0 /&+ 9 front ( ! desk on "o side2 & ,mr4 ,gamfield1 ) a p>tially wa%$ face1 on ! o!r2 :ile two or ?ree bluff-look+ m51 9 top-boots1 7 l\ng+ ab\t4 ,! old g5tleman ) ! spectacles gradually doz$ (f1 ov] ! little bit ( p>*m5t2 & !re 0 a %ort pause1 aft] ,oliv] _h be5 /ation$ by ,mr4 ,bumble 9 front ( ! desk4 #8,?is is ! boy1 y\r wor%ip1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 ,! old g5tleman :o 0 read+ ! newspap] rais$ 8 head = a mom5t1 & pull$ ! o!r old g5tleman by ! sleeve2 :]eupon1 ! la/-m5tion$ old g5tleman woke up4 #8,oh1 is ?is ! boy8' said ! old g5tleman4 #8,?is is him1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,b[ to ! magi/rate1 my de>4' ,oliv] r\s$ himself1 & made 8 be/ obeisance4 ,he _h be5 wond]+1 ) 8 eyes fix$ on ! magi/rates' p[d]1 :e!r all bo>ds 7 born ) t :ite /uff on _! heads1 & 7 bo>ds f !nce=? on t acc\nt4 #8,well1' said ! old g5tleman1 #8,i suppose he's fond ( *imney-sweep+8' #8,he doats on x1 y\r wor%ip1' repli$ ,bumble2 giv+ ,oliv] a sly p9*1 to intimate t he _h bett] n say he didn't4 #8,& he w be a sweep1 w he8' inquir$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,if we 0 to b9d him to any o!r trade to-morr[1 he'd run away simultane\s1 y\r wor%ip1' repli$ ,bumble4 #8,& ?is man t's to be 8 ma/]--y1 sir--y'll treat him well1 & fe$ him1 & d all t sort ( ?+1 w y8' said ! old g5tleman4 #8,:5 ,i says ,i w1 ,i means ,i w1' repli$ ,mr4 ,gamfield dogg$ly4 #8,y're a r\gh speak]1 my fri5d1 b y look an hone/1 op5-he>t$ man1' said ! old g5tleman3 turn+ 8 spectacles 9 ! direction ( ! c&idate = ,oliv]'s premium1 ^: villa9\s c\nt5ance 0 a regul> /amp$ receipt = cruelty4 ,b ! magi/rate 0 half bl9d & half *ildi%1 s he c\ldn't reasonably be expect$ to disc]n :at o!r p did4 #8,i hope ,i am1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,gamfield1 ) an ugly le]4 #8,i h no d\bt y are1 my fri5d1' repli$ ! old g5tleman3 fix+ 8 spectacles m firmly on 8 nose1 & look+ ab\t him = ! ink/&4 ,x 0 ! critical mom5t ( ,oliv]'s fate4 ,if ! ink/& _h be5 :]e ! old g5tleman ?\ght x 01 he w\ld h dipp$ 8 p5 into x1 & sign$ ! ind5tures1 & ,oliv] w\ld h be5 /raightway hurri$ (f4 ,b1 z x *anc$ to be imm$iately "u 8 nose1 x foll[$1 z a matt] ( c\rse1 t he look$ all ov] 8 desk = x1 )\t f9d+ x2 & happ5+ 9 ! c\rse ( 8 se>* to look /raight be=e him1 8 gaze enc\nt]$ ! pale & t]rifi$ face ( ,oliv] ,twi/3 :o1 despite all ! admonitory looks & p9*es ( ,bumble1 0 reg>d+ ! repulsive c\nt5ance ( 8 future ma/]1 ) a m+l$ expression ( horror & fe>1 too palpable to be mi/ak51 ev5 by a half-bl9d magi/rate4 ,! old g5tleman /opp$1 laid d[n 8 p51 & look$ f ,oliv] to ,mr4 ,limbk9s2 :o attempt$ to take snuff ) a *e]ful & unconc]n$ aspect4 #8,my boy6' said ! old g5tleman1 #8y look pale & al>m$4 ,:at is ! matt]8' #8,/& a little away f him1 ,beadle1' said ! o!r magi/rate3 lay+ aside ! pap]1 & lean+ =w>d ) an expression ( int]e/4 #8,n[1 boy1 tell u :at's ! matt]3 don't be afraid4' ,oliv] fell on 8 knees1 & clasp+ 8 h&s toge!r1 pray$ t !y w\ld ord] him back to ! d>k room--t !y w\ld />ve him--beat him--kill him if !y pleas$--r ?an s5d him away ) t dreadful man4 #8,well6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 rais+ 8 h&s & eyes ) mo/ impressive solemnity4 #8,well6 ( all ! artful & design+ orphans t ev] ,i see1 ,oliv]1 y are "o ( ! mo/ b>e-fac$e/4' #8,hold y\r tongue1 ,beadle1' said ! second old g5tleman1 :5 ,mr4 ,bumble _h giv5 v5t to ?is comp\nd adjective4 #8,i beg y\r wor%ip's p>don1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 incr$ul\s ( hav+ he>d aright4 #8,did y\r wor%ip speak to me8' #8,yes4 ,hold y\r tongue4' ,mr4 ,bumble 0 /upefi$ ) a/oni%m5t4 ,a beadle ord]$ to hold 8 tongue6 ,a moral revolution6 ,! old g5tleman 9 ! tortoise-%ell spectacles look$ at 8 companion1 he nodd$ significantly4 #8,we refuse to sanction ^! ind5tures1' said ! old g5tleman3 toss+ aside ! piece ( p>*m5t z he spoke4 #8,i hope1' /amm]$ ,mr4 ,limbk9s3 #8,i hope ! magi/rates w n =m ! op9ion t ! au?orities h be5 guilty ( any improp] conduct1 on ! unsupport$ te/imony ( a *ild4' #8,! magi/rates are n call$ ^u to pron\nce any op9ion on ! matt]1' said ! second old g5tleman %>ply4 #8,take ! boy back to ! workh\se1 & treat him k9dly4 ,he seems to want x4' ,t same ev5+1 ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat mo/ positively & decid$ly affirm$1 n only t ,oliv] w\ld be hung1 b t he w\ld be drawn & qu>t]$ into ! b>ga94 ,mr4 ,bumble %ook 8 head ) gloomy my/]y1 & said he wi%$ he might come to good2 :]eunto ,mr4 ,gamfield repli$1 t he wi%$ he might come to him2 :i*1 al?\gh he agre$ ) ! beadle 9 mo/ matt]s1 w\ld seem to be a wi% ( a totally opposite description4 ,! next morn+1 ! public 7 once in=m$ t ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 aga9 ,to ,let1 & t five p\nds w\ld be paid to anybody :o w\ld take possession ( him4 ,,*apt] ,,iv -- ,,oliv]1 ,,be+ ,,(f]$ ,,ano!r ,,place1 ,,makes ,,8 ,,fir/ ,,entry ,,into ,,public ,,life ,9 great families1 :5 an advantage\s place _c be obta9$1 ei!r 9 possession1 rev]sion1 rema9d]1 or expectancy1 = ! "y man :o is gr[+ up1 x is a v g5]al cu/om to s5d him to sea4 ,! bo>d1 9 imitation ( s wise & salut>y an example1 took c\nsel toge!r on ! exp$i5cy ( %ipp+ (f ,oliv] ,twi/1 9 "s small trad+ vessel b\nd to a good unheal?y port4 ,?is sugge/$ itself z ! v be/ ?+ t c\ld possibly be done ) him3 ! probability be+1 t ! skipp] w\ld flog him to dea?1 9 a playful mood1 "s day aft] d9n]1 or w\ld knock 8 bra9s out ) an iron b>2 bo? pa/imes be+1 z is pretty g5]ally kn[n1 v fav\rite & common recreations among g5tleman ( t class4 ,! m ! case pres5t$ itself to ! bo>d1 9 ?is po9t ( view1 ! m manifold ! advantages ( ! /ep appe>$2 s1 !y came to ! conclusion t ! only way ( provid+ = ,oliv] effectually1 0 to s5d him to sea )\t delay4 ,mr4 ,bumble _h be5 despat*$ to make v>i\s prelim9>y inquiries1 ) ! view ( f9d+ out "s capta9 or o!r :o want$ a cab9-boy )\t any fri5ds2 & 0 return+ to ! workh\se to communicate ! result ( 8 mission2 :5 he enc\nt]$ at ! gate1 no less a p]son ?an ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 ! p>o*ial und]tak]4 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry 0 a tall gaunt1 l>ge-jo9t$ man1 attir$ 9 a suit ( ?readb>e black1 ) d>n$ cotton /ock+s ( ! same col\r1 & %oes to answ]4 ,8 features 7 n naturally int5d$ to we> a smil+ aspect1 b he 0 9 g5]al r giv5 to pr(essional jocosity4 ,8 /ep 0 ela/ic1 & 8 face betok5$ inw>d pleasantry1 z he advanc$ to ,mr4 ,bumble1 & %ook him cordially by ! h&4 #8,i h tak5 ! measure ( ! two wom5 t di$ la/ night1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' said ! und]tak]4 #8,y'll make y\r =tune1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1' said ! beadle1 z he ?ru/ 8 ?umb & =ef+] into ! pr(f]$ snuff-box ( ! und]tak]3 :i* 0 an +5i\s little model ( a pat5t c(f94 #8,i say y'll make y\r =tune1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1' repeat$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 tapp+ ! und]tak] on ! %\ld]1 9 a fri5dly mann]1 ) 8 cane4 #8,?9k s8' said ! und]tak] 9 a tone :i* half admitt$ & half disput$ ! probability ( ! ev5t4 #8,! prices all[$ by ! bo>d are v small1 ,mr4 ,bumble4' #8,s are ! c(f9s1' repli$ ! beadle3 ) precisely z ne> an approa* to a laugh z a great (ficial ought to indulge 94 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry 0 mu* tickl$ at ?is3 z ( c\rse he ought to be2 & laugh$ a long "t )\t cessation4 #8,well1 well1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' he said at l5g?1 #8!re's no d5y+ t1 s9ce ! new sy/em ( fe$+ has come 91 ! c(f9s are some?+ n>r[] & m %all[ ?an !y us$ to be2 b we mu/ h "s pr(it1 ,mr4 ,bumble4 ,well-season$ timb] is an exp5sive article1 sir2 & all ! iron h&les come1 by canal1 f ,birm+ham4' #8,well1 well1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 #8e trade has its drawbacks4 ,a fair pr(it is1 ( c\rse1 all[able4' #8,( c\rse1 ( c\rse1' repli$ ! und]tak]2 #8& if ,i don't get a pr(it ^u ?is or t p>ticul> article1 :y1 ,i make x up 9 ! long-run1 y see--he6 he6 he6' #8,j s1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,?\gh ,i mu/ say1' cont9u$ ! und]tak]1 resum+ ! curr5t ( obs]vations :i* ! beadle _h int]rupt$3 #8?\gh ,i mu/ say1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 t ,i h to cont5d aga9/ "o v great disadvantage3 :i* is1 t all ! /\t p g (f ! quicke/4 ,! p :o h be5 bett] (f1 & h paid rates = _m ye>s1 are ! fir/ to s9k :5 !y come into ! h\se2 & let me tell y1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 t ?ree or f\r in*es ov] "o's calculation makes a great hole 9 "o's pr(its3 especially :5 "o has a family to provide =1 sir4' ,z ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry said ?is1 ) ! becom+ indignation ( an ill-us$ man2 & z ,mr4 ,bumble felt t x r t5d$ to convey a reflection on ! hon\r ( ! p>i%2 ! latt] g5tleman ?\ght x advisable to *ange ! subject4 ,oliv] ,twi/ be+ upp]mo/ 9 8 m9d1 he made him 8 !me4 #8,by ! bye1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 #8y don't "k anybody :o wants a boy1 d y8 ,a poro*ial #8pr5tis1 :o is at pres5t a dead-weight2 a mill/one1 z ,i may say1 r\nd ! poro*ial ?roat8 ,lib]al t]ms1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 lib]al t]ms8' ,z ,mr4 ,bumble spoke1 he rais$ 8 cane to ! bill above him1 & gave ?ree di/9ct raps ^u ! words #8five p\nds'3 :i* 7 pr9t$ !reon 9 ,roman capitals ( gigantic size4 #8,gadso6' said ! und]tak]3 tak+ ,mr4 ,bumble by ! gilt-edg$ lappel ( 8 (ficial coat2 #8t's j ! v ?+ ,i want$ to speak to y ab\t4 ,y "k--de> me1 :at a v elegant button ?is is1 ,mr4 ,bumble6 ,i nev] notic$ x be=e4' #8,yes1 ,i ?9k x r pretty1' said ! beadle1 glanc+ pr\dly d[nw>ds at ! l>ge brass buttons :i* embelli%$ 8 coat4 #8,! die is ! same z ! poro*ial seal--! ,good ,sam>itan heal+ ! sick & bruis$ man4 ,! bo>d pres5t$ x to me on ,newye>'s morn+1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry4 ,i put x on1 ,i rememb]1 = ! fir/ "t1 to att5d ! inque/ on t r$uc$ tradesman1 :o di$ 9 a doorway at midnight4' #8,i recollect1' said ! und]tak]4 #8,! jury br\ght x 91 8,di$ f exposure to ! cold1 & want ( ! common necess>ies ( life10 didn't !y8' ,mr4 ,bumble nodd$4 #8,& !y made x a special v]dict1 ,i ?9k1' said ! und]tak]1 #8by add+ "s words to ! effect1 t if ! reliev+ (fic] _h--' #8,tu%6 ,fool]y6' int]pos$ ! beadle4 #8,if ! bo>d att5d$ to all ! nons5se t ignorant jurym5 talk1 !y'd h en\gh to d4' #8,v true1' said ! und]tak]2 #8!y w\ld inde$4' #8,juries1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 grasp+ 8 cane tightly1 z 0 8 wont :5 work+ into a passion3 #8juries is in$dicat$1 vulg>1 grovell+ wret*es4' #8,s !y are1' said ! und]tak]4 #8,!y hav5't no m philosophy nor political economy ab\t #8em ?an t1' said ! beadle1 snapp+ 8 f+]s contemptu\sly4 #8,no m !y h1' acquiesc$ ! und]tak]4 #8,i despise #8em1' said ! beadle1 gr[+ v r$ 9 ! face4 #8,s d ,i1' rejo9$ ! und]tak]4 #8,& ,i only wi% we'd a jury ( ! indep5d5t sort1 9 ! h\se = a week or two1' said ! beadle2 #8! rules & regulations ( ! bo>d w\ld soon br+ _! _s d[n = #8em4' #8,let #8em alone = t1' repli$ ! und]tak]4 ,s say+1 he smil$1 approv+ly3 to calm ! ris+ wra? ( ! indignant p>i% (fic]4 ,mr ,bumble lift$ (f 8 cock$ hat2 took a h&k]*ief f ! inside ( ! cr[n2 wip$ f 8 =ehead ! p]spiration :i* 8 rage _h eng5d]$2 fix$ ! cock$ hat on aga92 &1 turn+ to ! und]tak]1 said 9 a calm] voice3 #8,well2 :at ab\t ! boy8' #8,oh6' repli$ ! und]tak]2 #8:y1 y "k1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 ,i pay a good deal t[>ds ! poor's rates4' #8,hem6' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,well8' #8,well1' repli$ ! und]tak]1 #8,i 0 ?9k+ t if ,i pay s mu* t[>ds #8em1 ,i've a "r to get z mu* out ( #8em z ,i c1 ,mr4 ,bumble2 & s--,i ?9k ,i'll take ! boy myself4' ,mr4 ,bumble grasp$ ! und]tak] by ! arm1 & l$ him into ! build+4 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry 0 closet$ ) ! bo>d = five m9utes2 & x 0 arrang$ t ,oliv] %\ld g to him t ev5+ #8^u lik+'--a phrase :i* means1 9 ! case ( a p>i% appr5tice1 t if ! ma/] f9d1 ^u a %ort trial1 t he c get en\gh "w out ( a boy )\t putt+ too mu* food into him1 he %all h him = a t]m ( ye>s1 to d :at he likes )4 ,:5 little ,oliv] 0 tak5 be=e #8! g5tlem5' t ev5+2 & in=m$ t he 0 to g1 t night1 z g5]al h\se-lad to a c(f9-mak]'s2 & t if he compla9$ ( 8 situation1 or ev] came back to ! p>i% aga91 he w\ld be s5t to sea1 !re to be dr[n$1 or knock$ on ! head1 z ! case might be1 he ev9c$ s little emotion1 t !y by common cons5t pron\nc$ him a h>d5$ "y rascal1 & ord]$ ,mr4 ,bumble to remove him =?)4 ,n[1 al?\gh x 0 v natural t ! bo>d1 ( all p 9 ! _w1 %\ld feel 9 a great /ate ( virtu\s a/oni%m5t & horror at ! smalle/ tok5s ( want ( feel+ on ! "p ( anybody1 !y 7 r out1 9 ?is p>ticul> in/ance4 ,! simple fact 01 t ,oliv]1 in/ead ( possess+ too little feel+1 possess$ r too mu*2 & 0 9 a fair way ( be+ r$uc$1 = life1 to a /ate ( brutal /upidity & sull5ness by ! ill usage he _h receiv$4 ,he he>d ! news ( 8 de/9ation1 9 p]fect sil5ce2 &1 hav+ _h 8 luggage put into 8 h&--:i* 0 n v difficult to c>ry1 inasmu* z x 0 all compris$ )9 ! limits ( a br[n pap] p>cel1 ab\t half a foot squ>e by ?ree in*es deep--he pull$ 8 cap ov] 8 eyes2 & once m atta*+ himself to ,mr4 ,bumble's coat cuff1 0 l$ away by t dignit>y to a new sc5e ( suff]+4 ,= "s "t1 ,mr4 ,bumble drew ,oliv] along1 )\t notice or rem>k2 = ! beadle c>ri$ 8 head v erect1 z a beadle always %\ld3 &1 x be+ a w9dy day1 little ,oliv] 0 completely en%r\d$ by ! skirts ( ,mr4 ,bumble's coat z !y blew op51 & disclos$ to great advantage 8 flapp$ wai/coat & drab plu% knee-bree*es4 ,z !y drew ne> to _! de/9ation1 h[ev]1 ,mr4 ,bumble ?\ght x exp$i5t to look d[n1 & see t ! boy 0 9 good ord] = inspection by 8 new ma/]3 :i* he accord+ly did1 ) a fit & becom+ air ( graci\s patronage4 #8,oliv]6' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 9 a l[1 tremul\s voice4 #8,pull t cap (f y\r eyes1 & hold up y\r head1 sir4' ,al?\gh ,oliv] did z he 0 desir$1 at once2 & pass$ ! back ( 8 unoccupi$ h& briskly across 8 eyes1 he left a te> 9 !m :5 he look$ up at 8 conductor4 ,z ,mr4 ,bumble gaz$ /]nly ^u him1 x roll$ d[n 8 *eek4 ,x 0 foll[$ by ano!r1 & ano!r4 ,! *ild made a /rong ef=t1 b x 0 an unsuccessful "o4 ,)draw+ 8 o!r h& f ,mr4 ,bumble's he cov]$ 8 face ) bo?2 & wept until ! te>s sprung out f betwe5 8 *9 & bony f+]s4 #8,well6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 /opp+ %ort1 & d>t+ at 8 little *>ge a look ( int5se malignity4 #8,well6 ,( all ! ungratefulle/1 & wor/-dispos$ boys z ev] ,i see1 ,oliv]1 y are !--' #8,no1 no1 sir1' sobb$ ,oliv]1 cl++ to ! h& :i* held ! well-kn[n cane2 #8no1 no1 sir2 ,i w be good inde$2 inde$1 inde$ ,i w1 sir6 ,i am a v little boy1 sir2 & x is s--s--' #8,s :at8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,bumble 9 amazem5t4 #8,s lonely1 sir6 ,s v lonely6' cri$ ! *ild4 #8,ev]ybody hates me4 ,oh6 sir1 don't1 don't pray be cross to me6' ,! *ild beat 8 h& ^u 8 he>t2 & look$ 9 8 companion's face1 ) te>s ( real agony4 ,mr4 ,bumble reg>d$ ,oliv]'s pite\s & helpless look1 ) "s a/oni%m5t1 = a few seconds2 hemm$ ?ree or f\r times 9 a husky mann]2 & aft] mutt]+ some?+ ab\t #8t tr\blesome c\gh1' bade ,oliv] dry 8 eyes & be a good boy4 ,!n once m tak+ 8 h&1 he walk$ on ) him 9 sil5ce4 ,! und]tak]1 :o _h j put up ! %utt]s ( 8 %op1 0 mak+ "s entries 9 8 day-book by ! light ( a mo/ appropriate dismal c&le1 :5 ,mr4 ,bumble ent]$4 #8,aha6' said ! und]tak]2 look+ up f ! book1 & paus+ 9 ! middle ( a ^w2 #8is t y1 ,bumble8' #8,no "o else1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1' repli$ ! beadle4 #8,"h6 ,i've br\ght ! boy4' ,oliv] made a b[4 #8,oh6 t's ! boy1 is x8' said ! und]tak]3 rais+ ! c&le above 8 head1 to get a bett] view ( ,oliv]4 #8,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 w y h ! goodness to come "h a mom5t1 my de>8' ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry em]g$ f a little room beh9d ! %op1 & pres5t$ ! =m ( a %ort1 !n1 squeez$-up woman1 ) a vix5i% c\nt5ance4 #8,my de>1' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 def]5tially1 #8?is is ! boy f ! workh\se t ,i told y (4' ,oliv] b[$ aga94 #8,de> me6' said ! und]tak]'s wife1 #8he's v small4' #8,:y1 he is r small1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble3 look+ at ,oliv] z if x 7 8 fault t he 0 no bigg]2 #8he is small4 ,!re's no d5y+ x4 ,b he'll gr[1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry--he'll gr[4' #8,ah6 ,i d>e say he w1' repli$ ! lady petti%ly1 #8on our victuals & our dr9k4 ,i see no sav+ 9 p>i% *ildr51 n ,i2 = !y always co/ m to keep1 ?an !y're wor?4 ,h[ev]1 m5 always ?9k !y "k be/4 ,!re6 ,get d[n/airs1 little bag o' bones4' ,) ?is1 ! und]tak]'s wife op5$ a side door1 & pu%$ ,oliv] d[n a /eep flight ( /airs into a /one cell1 damp & d>k3 =m+ ! ante-room to ! coal-cell>1 & d5om9at$ #8kit*5'2 :]e9 sat a slatt]nly girl1 9 %oes d[n at heel1 & blue wor/$ /ock+s v mu* out ( repair4 #8,"h1 ,*>lotte1' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 :o _h foll[$ ,oliv] d[n1 #8give ?is boy "s ( ! cold bits t 7 put by = ,trip4 ,he hasn't come home s9ce ! morn+1 s he may g )\t #8em4 ,i d>e say ! boy isn't too da9ty to eat #8em--are y1 boy8' ,oliv]1 ^: eyes _h gli/5$ at ! m5tion ( meat1 & :o 0 trembl+ ) eag]ness to dev\r x1 repli$ 9 ! negative2 & a plateful ( co>se brok5 victuals 0 set be=e him4 ,i wi% "s well-f$ philosoph]1 ^: meat & dr9k turn to gall )9 him2 ^: blood is ice1 ^: he>t is iron2 c\ld h se5 ,oliv] ,twi/ clut*+ at ! da9ty vi&s t ! dog _h neglect$4 ,i wi% he c\ld h witness$ ! horrible avidity ) :i* ,oliv] tore ! bits asund] ) all ! f]ocity ( fam9e4 ,!re is only "o ?+ ,i %\ld l bett]2 & t w\ld be to see ! ,philosoph] mak+ ! same sort ( meal himself1 ) ! same reli%4 #8,well1' said ! und]tak]'s wife1 :5 ,oliv] _h f9i%$ 8 supp]3 :i* %e _h reg>d$ 9 sil5t horror1 & ) fe>ful auguries ( 8 future appetite3 #8h y done8' ,!re be+ no?+ eatable )9 8 rea*1 ,oliv] repli$ 9 ! affirmative4 #8,!n come ) me1' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry3 tak+ up a dim & dirty lamp1 & lead+ ! way up/airs2 #8y\r b$'s "u ! c\nt]4 ,y don't m9d sleep+ among ! c(f9s1 ,i suppose8 ,b x doesn't mu* matt] :e!r y d or don't1 = y c't sleep any:]e else4 ,come2 don't keep me "h all night6' ,oliv] l+]$ no long]1 b meekly foll[$ 8 new mi/ress4 ,,*apt] ,v -- ,,oliv] ,,m+les ,,) ,,new ,,associates4 ,,go+ ,,to ,a ,,fun]al ,,= ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"t1 ,,he ,,=ms ,,an ,,unfav\rable ,,notion ,,( ,,8 ,,ma/]',s ,,bus9ess ,oliv]1 be+ left to himself 9 ! und]tak]'s %op1 set ! lamp d[n on a workman's b5*1 & gaz$ timidly ab\t him ) a feel+ ( awe & dread1 :i* _m p a good deal old] ?an he w be at no loss to und]/&4 ,an unf9i%$ c(f9 on black tressels1 :i* /ood 9 ! middle ( ! %op1 look$ s gloomy & dea?-l t a cold tremble came ov] him1 e "t 8 eyes w&]$ 9 ! direction ( ! dismal object3 f :i* he almo/ expect$ to see "s frightful =m sl[ly re> its head1 to drive him mad ) t]ror4 ,aga9/ ! wall 7 rang$1 9 regul> array1 a long r[ ( elm bo>ds cut 9 ! same %ape3 look+ 9 ! dim light1 l high-%\ld]$ gho/s ) _! h&s 9 _! bree*es pockets4 ,c(f9-plates1 elm-*ips1 bright-head$ nails1 & %r$s ( black clo?1 lay scatt]$ on ! floor2 & ! wall beh9d ! c\nt] 0 ornam5t$ ) a lively repres5tation ( two mutes 9 v /iff neckclo?s1 on duty at a l>ge private door1 ) a he>se drawn by f\r black /e$s1 approa*+ 9 ! di/ance4 ,! %op 0 close & hot4 ,! atmosph]e seem$ ta9t$ ) ! smell ( c(f9s4 ,! recess b5ea? ! c\nt] 9 :i* 8 flock mattress 0 ?ru/1 look$ l a grave4 ,nor 7 ^! ! only dismal feel+s :i* depress$ ,oliv]4 ,he 0 alone 9 a /range place2 & we all "k h[ *ill$ & desolate ! be/ ( u w sometimes feel 9 su* a situation4 ,! boy _h no fri5ds to c>e =1 or to c>e = him4 ,! regret ( no rec5t sep>ation 0 fre% 9 8 m9d2 ! abs5ce ( no lov$ & well-rememb]$ face sank heavily into 8 he>t4 ,b 8 he>t 0 heavy1 not)/&+2 & he wi%$1 z he crept into 8 n>r[ b$1 t t 7 8 c(f91 & t he c\ld be la9 9 a calm & la/+ sleep 9 ! *ur*y>d gr\nd1 ) ! tall grass wav+ g5tly above 8 head1 & ! s\nd ( ! old deep bell to soo! him 9 8 sleep4 ,oliv] 0 awak5$ 9 ! morn+1 by a l\d kick+ at ! outside ( ! %op-door3 :i*1 be=e he c\ld huddle on 8 clo!s1 0 repeat$1 9 an angry & impetu\s mann]1 ab\t tw5ty-five times4 ,:5 he began to undo ! *a91 ! legs desi/$1 & a voice began4 #8,op5 ! door1 w y]8' cri$ ! voice :i* belong$ to ! legs :i* _h kick$ at ! door4 #8,i w1 directly1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]3 undo+ ! *a91 & turn+ ! key4 #8,i suppose y] ! new boy1 a9't y]8' said ! voice ?r\gh ! key-hole4 #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,h[ old are y]8' inquir$ ! voice4 #8,t51 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,!n ,i'll :op y] :5 ,i get 91' said ! voice2 #8y j see if ,i don't1 t's all1 my "w'u brat6' & hav+ made ?is oblig+ promise1 ! voice began to :i/le4 ,oliv] _h be5 too (t5 subject$ to ! process to :i* ! v expressive monosyllable j record$ be>s ref]5ce1 to ent]ta9 ! smalle/ d\bt t ! own] ( ! voice1 :oev] he might be1 w\ld r$eem 8 pl$ge1 mo/ hon\rably4 ,he drew back ! bolts ) a trembl+ h&1 & op5$ ! door4 ,= a second or two1 ,oliv] glanc$ up ! /reet1 & d[n ! /reet1 & ov] ! way3 impress$ ) ! belief t ! unkn[n1 :o _h address$ him ?r\gh ! key-hole1 _h walk$ a few paces (f1 to w>m himself2 = nobody did he see b a big *>ity-boy1 sitt+ on a po/ 9 front ( ! h\se1 eat+ a slice ( bread & butt]3 :i* he cut into w$ges1 ! size ( 8 m\?1 ) a clasp-knife1 & !n consum$ ) great dext]ity4 #8,i beg y\r p>don1 sir1' said ,oliv] at l5g?3 see+ t no o!r visitor made 8 appe>ance2 #8did y knock8' #8,i kick$1' repli$ ! *>ity-boy4 #8,did y want a c(f91 sir8' inquir$ ,oliv]1 innoc5tly4 ,at ?is1 ! *>ity-boy look$ mon/r\s fi]ce2 & said t ,oliv] w\ld want "o be=e long1 if he cut jokes ) 8 sup]iors 9 t way4 #8,y] don't "k :o ,i am1 ,i suppose1 ,"w'u8' said ! *>ity-boy1 9 cont9uation3 desc5d+ f ! top ( ! po/1 mean:ile1 ) edify+ gravity4 #8,no1 sir1' rejo9$ ,oliv]4 #8,i'm ,mi/] ,noah ,claypole1' said ! *>ity-boy1 #8& y're "u me4 ,take d[n ! %utt]s1 y] idle "y ruffian6' ,) ?is1 ,mr4 ,claypole adm9i/]$ a kick to ,oliv]1 & ent]$ ! %op ) a dignifi$ air1 :i* did him great cr$it4 ,x is difficult = a l>ge-head$1 small-ey$ y\?1 ( lumb]+ make & heavy c\nt5ance1 to look dignifi$ "u any circum/ances2 b x is m especially s1 :5 sup]add$ to ^! p]sonal attractions are a r$ nose & yell[ smalls4 ,oliv]1 hav+ tak5 d[n ! %utt]s1 & brok5 a pane ( glass 9 8 ef=t to /agg] away b5ea? ! weight ( ! fir/ "o to a small c\rt at ! side ( ! h\se 9 :i* !y 7 kept dur+ ! day1 0 graci\sly assi/$ by ,noah3 :o hav+ consol$ him ) ! assurance t #8he'd cat* x1' condesc5d$ to help him4 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry came d[n soon aft]4 ,%ortly aft]w>ds1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry appe>$4 ,oliv] hav+ #8caught x1' 9 fulfilm5t ( ,noah's pr$iction1 foll[$ t "y g5tleman d[n ! /airs to breakfa/4 #8,come ne> ! fire1 ,noah1' said ,*>lotte4 #8,i sav$ a nice little bit ( bacon = y f ma/]'s breakfa/4 ,oliv]1 %ut t door at ,mi/] ,noah's back1 & take !m bits t ,i've put out on ! cov] ( ! bread-pan4 ,!re's y\r tea2 take x away to t box1 & dr9k x !re1 & make ha/e1 = !y'll want y to m9d ! %op4 ,d'ye he>8' #8,d'ye he>1 ,"w'u8' said ,noah ,claypole4 #8,lor1 ,noah6' said ,*>lotte1 #8:at a rum creature y are6 ,:y don't y let ! boy alone8' #8,let him alone6' said ,noah4 #8,:y ev]ybody lets him alone en\gh1 = ! matt] ( t4 ,nei!r 8 fa!r nor 8 "m w ev] int]f]e ) him4 ,all 8 relations let him h 8 own way pretty well4 ,eh1 ,*>lotte8 ,he6 he6 he6' #8,oh1 y que] s\l6' said ,*>lotte1 bur/+ into a he>ty laugh1 9 :i* %e 0 jo9$ by ,noah2 aft] :i* !y bo? look$ scornfully at poor ,oliv] ,twi/1 z he sat %iv]+ on ! box 9 ! colde/ corn] ( ! room1 & ate ! /ale pieces :i* _h be5 specially res]v$ = him4 ,noah 0 a *>ity-boy1 b n a workh\se orphan4 ,no *ance-*ild 0 he1 = he c\ld trace 8 g5ealogy all ! way back to 8 p>5ts1 :o liv$ h>d by2 8 "m be+ a wa%]woman1 & 8 fa!r a drunk5 soldi]1 dis*>g$ ) a wood5 leg1 & a diurnal p5sion ( twop5ce-halfp5ny & an un/ateable fraction4 ,! %op-boys 9 ! neighb\rhood _h long be5 9 ! habit ( br&+ ,noah 9 ! public /reets1 ) ! ignom9i\s epi!ts ( #8lea!rs1' #8*>ity1' & ! l2 & ,noah _h b\rne !m )\t reply4 ,b1 n[ t =tune _h ca/ 9 8 way a nameless orphan1 at :om ev5 ! meane/ c\ld po9t ! f+] ( scorn1 he retort$ on him ) int]e/4 ,?is af=ds *>m+ food = contemplation4 ,x %[s u :at a beautiful ?+ human nature may be made to be2 & h[ imp>tially ! same amiable qualities are develop$ 9 ! f9e/ "l & ! dirtie/ *>ity-boy4 ,oliv] _h be5 soj\rn+ at ! und]tak]'s "s ?ree weeks or a mon?4 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry--! %op be+ %ut up--7 tak+ _! supp] 9 ! little back-p>l\r1 :5 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 aft] sev]al def]5tial glances at 8 wife1 said1 #8,my de>--' ,he 0 go+ to say m2 b1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry look+ up1 ) a peculi>ly unpropiti\s aspect1 he /opp$ %ort4 #8,well1' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 %>ply4 #8,no?+1 my de>1 no?+1' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,ugh1 y brute6' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,n at all1 my de>1' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry humbly4 #8,i ?\ght y didn't want to he>1 my de>4 ,i 0 only go+ to say--' #8,oh1 don't tell me :at y 7 go+ to say1' int]pos$ ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,i am nobody2 don't consult me1 pray4 ,i don't want to intrude ^u y\r secrets4' ,z ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry said ?is1 %e gave an hy/]ical laugh1 :i* ?reat5$ viol5t consequ5ces4 #8,b1 my de>1' said ,s[]b]ry1 #8,i want to ask y\r advice4' #8,no1 no1 don't ask m9e1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 9 an affect+ mann]3 #8ask somebody else's4' ,"h1 !re 0 ano!r hy/]ical laugh1 :i* fright5$ ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry v mu*4 ,?is is a v common & mu*-approv$ matrimonial c\rse ( treatm5t1 :i* is (t5 v effective4 ,x at once r$uc$ ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry to begg+1 z a special fav\r1 to be all[$ to say :at ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry 0 mo/ curi\s to he>4 ,aft] a %ort duration1 ! p]mission 0 mo/ graci\sly conc$$4 #8,x's only ab\t "y ,twi/1 my de>1' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,a v good-look+ boy1 t1 my de>4' #8,he ne$ be1 = he eats en\gh1' obs]v$ ! lady4 #8,!re's an expression ( melan*oly 9 8 face1 my de>1' resum$ ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 #8:i* is v int]e/+4 ,he w\ld make a delightful mute1 my love4' ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry look$ up ) an expression ( consid]able wond]m5t4 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry rem>k$ x &1 )\t all[+ "t = any obs]vation on ! good lady's "p1 proce$$4 #8,i don't mean a regul> mute to att5d gr[n-up p1 my de>1 b only = *ildr5's practice4 ,x w\ld be v new to h a mute 9 proportion1 my de>4 ,y may dep5d ^u x1 x w\ld h a sup]b effect4' ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 :o _h a good deal ( ta/e 9 ! und]tak+ way1 0 mu* /ruck by ! novelty ( ?is idea2 b1 z x w\ld h be5 compromis+ h] dignity to h said s1 "u exi/+ circum/ances1 %e m]ely inquir$1 ) mu* %>pness1 :y su* an obvi\s sugge/ion _h n pres5t$ itself to h] husb&'s m9d be=e8 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry rightly con/ru$ ?is1 z an acquiesc5ce 9 8 proposition2 x 0 spe$ily det]m9$1 !re=e1 t ,oliv] %\ld be at once initiat$ into ! my/]ies ( ! trade2 &1 ) ?is view1 t he %\ld accompany 8 ma/] on ! v next occasion ( 8 s]vices be+ requir$4 ,! occasion 0 n long 9 com+4 ,half an h\r aft] breakfa/ next morn+1 ,mr4 ,bumble ent]$ ! %op2 & support+ 8 cane aga9/ ! c\nt]1 drew =? 8 l>ge lea!rn pocket-book3 f :i* he select$ a small scrap ( pap]1 :i* he h&$ ov] to ,s[]b]ry4 #8,aha6' said ! und]tak]1 glanc+ ov] x ) a lively c\nt5ance2 #8an ord] = a c(f91 eh8' #8,= a c(f9 fir/1 & a poro*ial fun]al aft]w>ds1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 fa/5+ ! /rap ( ! lea!rn pocket-book3 :i*1 l himself1 0 v corpul5t4 #8,bayton1' said ! und]tak]1 look+ f ! scrap ( pap] to ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,i nev] he>d ! "n be=e4' ,bumble %ook 8 head1 z he repli$1 #8,ob/9ate p1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry2 v ob/9ate4 ,pr\d1 too1 ,i'm afraid1 sir4' #8,pr\d1 eh8' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry ) a sne]4 #8,come1 t's too mu*4' #8,oh1 x's sick5+1' repli$ ! beadle4 #8,antimonial1 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry6' #8,s x is1' acquiesc$ ! und]tak]4 #8,we only he>d ( ! family ! night be=e la/1' said ! beadle2 #8& we %\ldn't h kn[n any?+ ab\t !m1 !n1 only a woman :o lodges 9 ! same h\se made an application to ! poro*ial committee = !m to s5d ! poro*ial surgeon to see a woman z 0 v bad4 ,he _h gone out to d9n]2 b 8 #8pr5tice 7:i* is a v clev] lad7 s5t #8em "s m$ic9e 9 a black+-bottle1 (fh&4' #8,ah1 !re's promptness1' said ! und]tak]4 #8,promptness1 inde$6' repli$ ! beadle4 #8,b :at's ! consequ5ce2 :at's ! ungrateful behavi\r ( ^! rebels1 sir8 ,:y1 ! husb& s5ds back ^w t ! m$ic9e won't suit 8 wife's compla9t1 & s %e %an't take x--says %e %an't take x1 sir6 ,good1 /rong1 :olesome m$ic9e1 z 0 giv5 ) great success to two ,iri% lab\r]s & a coal-heav]1 only a week be=e--s5t #8em = no?+1 ) a black9'-bottle 91--& he s5ds back ^w t %e %an't take x1 sir6' ,z ! atrocity pres5t$ itself to ,mr4 ,bumble's m9d 9 full =ce1 he /ruck ! c\nt] %>ply ) 8 cane1 & became flu%$ ) indignation4 #8,well1' said ! und]tak]1 #8,i ne--v]--did--' #8,nev] did1 sir6' ejaculat$ ! beadle4 #8,no1 nor nobody nev] did2 b n[ %e's dead1 we've got to bury h]2 & t's ! direction2 & ! soon] x's done1 ! bett]4' ,?us say+1 ,mr4 ,bumble put on 8 cock$ hat wrong side fir/1 9 a fev] ( p>o*ial excitem5t2 & fl\nc$ out ( ! %op4 #8,:y1 he 0 s angry1 ,oliv]1 t he =got ev5 to ask aft] y6' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 look+ aft] ! beadle z he /rode d[n ! /reet4 #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 :o _h c>efully kept himself out ( sight1 dur+ ! int]view2 & :o 0 %ak+ f head to foot at ! m]e recollection ( ! s\nd ( ,mr4 ,bumble's voice4 ,he ne$n't hav5 tak5 ! tr\ble to %r9k f ,mr4 ,bumble's glance1 h[ev]2 = t function>y1 on :om ! pr$iction ( ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat _h made a v /rong impression1 ?\ght t n[ ! und]tak] _h got ,oliv] ^u trial ! subject 0 bett] avoid$1 until su* "t z he %\ld be firmly b\nd = sev5 ye>s1 & all dang] ( 8 be+ return$ ^u ! h&s ( ! p>i% %\ld be ?us effectually & legally ov]come4 #8,well1' said ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry1 tak+ up 8 hat1 #8! soon] ?is job is done1 ! bett]4 ,noah1 look aft] ! %op4 ,oliv]1 put on y\r cap1 & come ) me4' ,oliv] obey$1 & foll[$ 8 ma/] on 8 pr(essional mission4 ,!y walk$ on1 = "s "t1 ?r\gh ! mo/ cr[d$ & d5sely inhabit$ "p ( ! t[n2 & !n1 /rik+ d[n a n>r[ /reet m dirty & mis]able ?an any !y _h yet pass$ ?r\gh1 paus$ to look = ! h\se :i* 0 ! object ( _! se>*4 ,! h\ses on ei!r side 7 high & l>ge1 b v old1 & t5ant$ by p ( ! poore/ class3 z _! neglect$ appe>ance w\ld h suffici5tly d5ot$1 )\t ! concurr5t te/imony af=d$ by ! squalid looks ( ! few m5 & wom5 :o1 ) fold$ arms & bodies half d\bl$1 occasionally skulk$ along4 ,a great _m ( ! t5em5ts _h %op-fronts2 b ^! 7 fa/ clos$1 & m\ld]+ away2 only ! upp] rooms be+ inhabit$4 ,"s h\ses :i* _h become insecure f age & decay1 7 prev5t$ f fall+ into ! /reet1 by huge beams ( wood re>$ aga9/ ! walls1 & firmly plant$ 9 ! road2 b ev5 ^! crazy d5s seem$ to h be5 select$ z ! nightly haunts ( "s h\seless wret*es1 = _m ( ! r\gh bo>ds :i* suppli$ ! place ( door & w9d[1 7 wr5*$ f _! positions1 to af=d an ap]ture wide en\gh = ! passage ( a human body4 ,! k5nel 0 /agnant & fil?y4 ,! v rats1 :i* "h & !re lay putrefy+ 9 its rott5ness1 7 hide\s ) fam9e4 ,!re 0 nei!r knock] nor bell-h&le at ! op5 door :]e ,oliv] & 8 ma/] /opp$2 s1 grop+ 8 way cauti\sly ?r\gh ! d>k passage1 & bidd+ ,oliv] keep close to him & n be afraid ! und]tak] m\nt$ to ! top ( ! fir/ flight ( /airs4 ,/umbl+ aga9/ a door on ! l&+1 he rapp$ at x ) 8 knuckles4 ,x 0 op5$ by a "y girl ( ?irte5 or f\rte54 ,! und]tak] at once saw en\gh ( :at ! room conta9$1 to "k x 0 ! ap>tm5t to :i* he _h be5 direct$4 ,he /epp$ 92 ,oliv] foll[$ him4 ,!re 0 no fire 9 ! room2 b a man 0 cr\*+1 me*anically1 ov] ! empty /ove4 ,an old woman1 too1 _h drawn a l[ /ool to ! cold he>?1 & 0 sitt+ beside him4 ,!re 7 "s ragg$ *ildr5 9 ano!r corn]2 & 9 a small recess1 opposite ! door1 !re lay ^u ! gr\nd1 some?+ cov]$ ) an old blanket4 ,oliv] %udd]$ z he ca/ 8 eyes t[>d ! place1 & crept involunt>ily clos] to 8 ma/]2 = ?\gh x 0 cov]$ up1 ! boy felt t x 0 a corpse4 ,! man's face 0 ?9 & v pale2 8 hair & be>d 7 grizzly2 8 eyes 7 blood%ot4 ,! old woman's face 0 wr9kl$2 h] two rema9+ tee? protrud$ ov] h] "u lip2 & h] eyes 7 bright & pi]c+4 ,oliv] 0 afraid to look at ei!r h] or ! man4 ,!y seem$ s l ! rats he _h se5 outside4 #8,nobody %all g ne> h]1' said ! man1 />t+ fi]cely up1 z ! und]tak] approa*$ ! recess4 #8,keep back6 ,damn y1 keep back1 if y've a life to lose6' #8,nons5se1 my good man1' said ! und]tak]1 :o 0 pretty well us$ to mis]y 9 all its %apes4 #8,nons5se6' #8,i tell y1' said ! man3 cl5*+ 8 h&s1 & /amp+ furi\sly on ! floor1--#8,i tell y ,i won't h h] put into ! gr\nd4 ,%e c\ldn't re/ !re4 ,! worms w\ld worry h]--n eat h]--%e is s worn away4' ,! und]tak] (f]$ no reply to ?is rav+2 b produc+ a tape f 8 pocket1 knelt d[n = a mom5t by ! side ( ! body4 #8,ah6' said ! man3 bur/+ into te>s1 & s9k+ on 8 knees at ! feet ( ! dead woman2 #8kneel d[n1 kneel d[n--kneel r\nd h]1 e "o ( y1 & m>k my words6 ,i say %e 0 />v$ to dea?4 ,i nev] knew h[ bad %e 01 till ! fev] came ^u h]2 & !n h] bones 7 />t+ ?r\gh ! sk94 ,!re 0 nei!r fire nor c&le2 %e di$ 9 ! d>k--9 ! d>k6 ,%e c\ldn't ev5 see h] *ildr5's faces1 ?\gh we he>d h] gasp+ out _! names4 ,i begg$ = h] 9 ! /reets3 & !y s5t me to prison4 ,:5 ,i came back1 %e 0 dy+2 & all ! blood 9 my he>t has dri$ up1 = !y />v$ h] to dea?4 ,i swe> x be=e ! ,god t saw x6 ,!y />v$ h]6' ,he tw9$ 8 h&s 9 8 hair2 &1 ) a l\d scream1 roll$ grovell+ ^u ! floor3 8 eyes fix$1 & ! foam cov]+ 8 lips4 ,! t]rifi$ *ildr5 cri$ bitt]ly2 b ! old woman1 :o _h hi!rto rema9$ z quiet z if %e _h be5 :olly deaf to all t pass$1 m5ac$ !m into sil5ce4 ,hav+ unloos5$ ! cravat ( ! man :o /ill rema9$ ext5d$ on ! gr\nd1 %e tott]$ t[>ds ! und]tak]4 #8,%e 0 my daught]1' said ! old woman1 nodd+ h] head 9 ! direction ( ! corpse2 & speak+ ) an idiotic le]1 m gha/ly ?an ev5 ! pres5ce ( dea? 9 su* a place4 #8,"l1 ,"l6 ,well1 x is /range t ,i :o gave bir? to h]1 & 0 a woman !n1 %\ld be alive & m]ry n[1 & %e ly+ !re3 s cold & /iff6 ,"l1 ,"l6--to ?9k ( x2 x's z good z a play--z good z a play6' ,z ! wret*$ creature mumbl$ & *uckl$ 9 h] hide\s m]rim5t1 ! und]tak] turn$ to g away4 #8,/op1 /op6' said ! old woman 9 a l\d :isp]4 #8,w %e be buri$ to-morr[1 or next day1 or to-night8 ,i laid h] out2 & ,i mu/ walk1 y "k4 ,s5d me a l>ge cloak3 a good w>m "o3 = x is bitt] cold4 ,we %\ld h cake & w9e1 too1 be=e we g6 ,nev] m9d2 s5d "s bread--only a loaf ( bread & a cup ( wat]4 ,%all we h "s bread1 de>8' %e said eag]ly3 cat*+ at ! und]tak]'s coat1 z he once m mov$ t[>ds ! door4 #8,yes1 yes1' said ! und]tak]1 #8( c\rse4 ,any?+ y l6' ,he dis5gag$ himself f ! old woman's grasp2 &1 draw+ ,oliv] aft] him1 hurri$ away4 ,! next day1 7! family hav+ be5 mean:ile reliev$ ) a half-qu>t]n loaf & a piece ( *eese1 left ) !m by ,mr4 ,bumble himself17 ,oliv] & 8 ma/] return$ to ! mis]able abode2 :]e ,mr4 ,bumble _h already arriv$1 accompani$ by f\r m5 f ! workh\se1 :o 7 to act z be>]s4 ,an old black cloak _h be5 ?r[n ov] ! rags ( ! old woman & ! man2 & ! b>e c(f9 hav+ be5 screw$ d[n1 0 hoi/$ on ! %\ld]s ( ! be>]s1 & c>ri$ into ! /reet4 #8,n[1 y mu/ put y\r be/ leg =emo/1 old lady6' :isp]$ ,s[]b]ry 9 ! old woman's e>2 #8we are r late2 & x won't d1 to keep ! cl]gyman wait+4 ,move on1 my m51--z quick z y l6' ,?us direct$1 ! be>]s trott$ on "u _! light burd52 & ! two m\rn]s kept z ne> !m1 z !y c\ld4 ,mr4 ,bumble & ,s[]b]ry walk$ at a good sm>t pace 9 front2 & ,oliv]1 ^: legs 7 n s long z 8 ma/]'s1 ran by ! side4 ,!re 0 n s great a necessity = hurry+ z ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry _h anticipat$1 h[ev]2 = :5 !y rea*$ ! obscure corn] ( ! *ur*y>d 9 :i* ! nettles grew1 & :]e ! p>i% graves 7 made1 ! cl]gyman _h n arriv$2 & ! cl]k1 :o 0 sitt+ by ! ve/ry-room fire1 seem$ to ?9k x by no means improbable t x might be an h\r or s1 be=e he came4 ,s1 !y put ! bi] on ! br9k ( ! grave2 & ! two m\rn]s wait$ pati5tly 9 ! damp clay1 ) a cold ra9 drizzl+ d[n1 :ile ! ragg$ boys :om ! spectacle _h attract$ into ! *ur*y>d play$ a noisy game at hide-&-seek among ! tomb/ones1 or v>i$ _! amusem5ts by jump+ backw>ds & =w>ds ov] ! c(f94 ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry & ,bumble1 be+ p]sonal fri5ds ( ! cl]k1 sat by ! fire ) him1 & read ! pap]4 ,at l5g?1 aft] a lapse ( some?+ m ?an an h\r1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 & ,s[]b]ry1 & ! cl]k1 7 se5 runn+ t[>ds ! grave4 ,imm$iately aft]w>ds1 ! cl]gyman appe>$3 putt+ on 8 surplice z he came along4 ,mr4 ,bumble !n ?ra%$ a boy or two1 to keep up appe>ances2 & ! rev]5d g5tleman1 hav+ read z mu* ( ! burial s]vice z c\ld be compress$ into f\r m9utes1 gave 8 surplice to ! cl]k1 & walk$ away aga94 #8,n[1 ,bill6' said ,s[]b]ry to ! grave-digg]4 #8,fill up6' ,x 0 no v difficult task1 = ! grave 0 s full1 t ! upp]mo/ c(f9 0 )9 a few feet ( ! surface4 ,! grave-digg] %ovell$ 9 ! e>?2 /amp$ x loosely d[n ) 8 feet3 %\ld]$ 8 spade2 & walk$ (f1 foll[$ by ! boys1 :o murmur$ v l\d compla9ts at ! fun be+ ov] s soon4 #8,come1 my good fell[6' said ,bumble1 tapp+ ! man on ! back4 #8,!y want to %ut up ! y>d4' ,! man :o _h nev] once mov$1 s9ce he _h tak5 8 /ation by ! grave side1 />t$1 rais$ 8 head1 />$ at ! p]son :o _h address$ him1 walk$ =w>d = a few paces2 & fell d[n 9 a swoon4 ,! crazy old woman 0 too mu* occupi$ 9 bewail+ ! loss ( h] cloak 7:i* ! und]tak] _h tak5 (f71 to pay him any att5tion2 s !y ?rew a c ( cold wat] ov] him2 & :5 he came to1 saw him safely out ( ! *ur*y>d1 lock$ ! gate1 & dep>t$ on _! diff]5t ways4 #8,well1 ,oliv]1' said ,s[]b]ry1 z !y walk$ home1 #8h[ d y l x8' #8,pretty well1 ?ank y1 sir' repli$ ,oliv]1 ) consid]able hesitation4 #8,n v mu*1 sir4' #8,ah1 y'll get us$ to x 9 "t1 ,oliv]1' said ,s[]b]ry4 #8,no?+ :5 y are us$ to x1 my boy4' ,oliv] wond]$1 9 8 own m9d1 :e!r x _h tak5 a v long "t to get ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry us$ to x4 ,b he ?\ght x bett] n to ask ! "q2 & walk$ back to ! %op3 ?9k+ ov] all he _h se5 & he>d4 ,,*apt] ,,vi -- ,,oliv]1 ,,be+ ,,goad$ ,,by ,,! ,,taunts ,,( ,,noah1 ,,r\ses ,,into ,,action1 ,,& ,,r ,,a/oni%es ,,him ,! mon?'s trial ov]1 ,oliv] 0 =mally appr5tic$4 ,x 0 a nice sickly season j at ?is "t4 ,9 comm]cial phrase1 c(f9s 7 look+ up2 &1 9 ! c\rse ( a few weeks1 ,oliv] acquir$ a great deal ( exp]i5ce4 ,! success ( ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry's +5i\s speculation1 exce$$ ev5 8 mo/ sangu9e hopes4 ,! olde/ inhabitants recollect$ no p]iod at :i* measles _h be5 s preval5t1 or s fatal to infant exi/5ce2 & _m 7 ! m\rnful processions :i* little ,oliv] head$1 9 a hat-b& rea*+ d[n to 8 knees1 to ! indescribable admiration & emotion ( all ! mo!rs 9 ! t[n4 ,z ,oliv] accompani$ 8 ma/] 9 mo/ ( 8 adult exp$itions too1 9 ord] t he might acquire t equanimity ( demean\r & full comm& ( n]ve :i* 0 ess5tial to a f9i%$ und]tak]1 he _h _m opportunities ( obs]v+ ! beautiful resignation & =titude ) :i* "s /rong-m9d$ p be> _! trials & losses4 ,= in/ance2 :5 ,s[]b]ry _h an ord] = ! burial ( "s ri* old lady or g5tleman1 :o 0 surr\nd$ by a great numb] ( nephews & nieces1 :o _h be5 p]fectly inconsolable dur+ ! previ\s illness1 & ^: grief _h be5 :olly irrepressible ev5 on ! mo/ public occasions1 !y w\ld be z happy among !mselves z ne$ be--q *e]ful & cont5t$--conv]s+ toge!r ) z mu* fre$om & gaiety1 z if no?+ :atev] _h happ5$ to di/urb !m4 ,husb&s1 too1 bore ! loss ( _! wives ) ! mo/ h]oic calmness4 ,wives1 aga91 put on we$s = _! husb&s1 z if1 s f> f griev+ 9 ! g>b ( sorr[1 !y _h made up _! m9ds to r5d] x z becom+ & attractive z possible4 ,x 0 obs]vable1 too1 t ladies & g5tlem5 :o 7 9 passions ( angui% dur+ ! c]emony ( int]m5t1 recov]$ almo/ z soon z !y rea*$ home1 & became q compos$ be=e ! tea-dr9k+ 0 ov]4 ,all ?is 0 v pleasant & improv+ to see2 & ,oliv] beheld x ) great admiration4 ,t ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 mov$ to resignation by ! example ( ^! good p1 ,i _c1 al?\gh ,i am 8 biograph]1 und]take to affirm ) any degree ( confid5ce2 b ,i c mo/ di/9ctly say1 t = _m mon?s he cont9u$ meekly to submit to ! dom9ation & ill-treatm5t ( ,noah ,claypole3 :o us$ him f> worse ?an be=e1 n[ t 8 jeal\sy 0 r\s$ by see+ ! new boy promot$ to ! black /ick & hatb&1 :ile he1 ! old "o1 rema9$ /ation>y 9 ! muff9-cap & lea!rs4 ,*>lotte treat$ him ill1 because ,noah did2 & ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry 0 8 decid$ enemy1 because ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry 0 dispos$ to be 8 fri5d2 s1 betwe5 ^! ?ree on "o side1 & a glut ( fun]als on ! o!r1 ,oliv] 0 n altoge!r z com=table z ! hungry pig 01 :5 he 0 %ut up1 by mi/ake1 9 ! gra9 dep>tm5t ( a brew]y4 ,& n[1 ,i come to a v important passage 9 ,oliv]'s hi/ory2 = ,i h to record an act1 slight & unimportant p]haps 9 appe>ance1 b :i* indirectly produc$ a mat]ial *ange 9 all 8 future prospects & proce$+s4 ,"o day1 ,oliv] & ,noah _h desc5d$ into ! kit*5 at ! usual d9n]-h\r1 to banquet ^u a small jo9t ( mutton--a p\nd & a half ( ! wor/ end ( ! neck--:5 ,*>lotte be+ call$ out ( ! way1 !re ensu$ a brief int]val ( "t1 :i* ,noah ,claypole1 be+ hungry & vici\s1 consid]$ he c\ld n possibly devote to a wor?i] purpose ?an aggravat+ & tantalis+ "y ,oliv] ,twi/4 ,int5t ^u ?is innoc5t amusem5t1 ,noah put 8 feet on ! table-clo?2 & pull$ ,oliv]'s hair2 & twit*$ 8 e>s2 & express$ 8 op9ion t he 0 a #8sneak'2 & fur!rmore ann\nc$ 8 int5tion ( com+ to see him hang$1 :5ev] t desirable ev5t %\ld take place2 & ent]$ ^u v>i\s topics ( petty annoyance1 l a malici\s & ill-condition$ *>ity-boy z he 04 ,b1 mak+ ,oliv] cry1 ,noah attempt$ to be m faceti\s /ill2 & 9 8 attempt1 did :at _m sometimes d to ?is day1 :5 !y want to be funny4 ,he got r p]sonal4 #8,"w'u1' said ,noah1 #8h['s y\r "m8' #8,%e's dead1' repli$ ,oliv]2 #8don't y say any?+ ab\t h] to me6' ,oliv]'s col\r rose z he said ?is2 he brea!d quickly2 & !re 0 a curi\s work+ ( ! m\? & no/rils1 :i* ,mr4 ,claypole ?\ght mu/ be ! imm$iate precursor ( a viol5t fit ( cry+4 ,"u ?is impression he return$ to ! *>ge4 #8,:at did %e die (1 ,"w'u8' said ,noah4 #8,( a brok5 he>t1 "s ( our old nurses told me1' repli$ ,oliv]3 m z if he 7 talk+ to himself1 ?an answ]+ ,noah4 #8,i ?9k ,i "k :at x mu/ be to die ( t6' #8,tol de rol lol lol1 "r fol lairy1 ,"w'u1' said ,noah1 z a te> roll$ d[n ,oliv]'s *eek4 #8,:at's set y a snivell+ n[8' #8,n y1' repli$ ,oliv]1 %>ply4 #8,!re2 t's en\gh4 ,don't say any?+ m to me ab\t h]2 y'd bett] n6' #8,bett] n6' exclaim$ ,noah4 #8,well6 ,bett] n6 ,"w'u1 don't be impud5t4 ,y\r "m1 too6 ,%e 0 a nice #8un %e 04 ,oh1 ,lor6' ,& "h1 ,noah nodd$ 8 head expressively2 & curl$ up z mu* ( 8 small r$ nose z muscul> action c\ld collect toge!r1 = ! occasion4 #8,y] "k1 ,"w'u1' cont9u$ ,noah1 embold5$ by ,oliv]'s sil5ce1 & speak+ 9 a je]+ tone ( affect$ pity3 ( all tones ! mo/ annoy+3 #8,y] "k1 ,"w'u1 x c't be help$ n[2 & ( c\rse y] c\ldn't help x !n2 & ,i am v sorry = x2 & ,i'm sure we all are1 & pity y] v mu*4 ,b y] mu/ "k1 ,"w'u1 y] "m 0 a regul> "r-d[n bad #8un4' #8,:at did y say8' inquir$ ,oliv]1 look+ up v quickly4 #8,a regul> "r-d[n bad #8un1 ,"w'u1' repli$ ,noah1 coolly4 #8,& x's a great deal bett]1 ,"w'u1 t %e di$ :5 %e did1 or else %e'd h be5 h>d lab\r+ 9 ,bridewell1 or transport$1 or hung2 :i* is m likely ?an ei!r1 isn't x8' ,crimson ) fury1 ,oliv] />t$ up2 ov]?rew ! *air & table2 seiz$ ,noah by ! ?roat2 %ook him1 9 ! viol5ce ( 8 rage1 till 8 tee? *att]$ 9 8 head2 & collect+ 8 :ole =ce into "o heavy bl[1 fell$ him to ! gr\nd4 ,a m9ute ago1 ! boy _h look$ ! quiet *ild1 mild1 deject$ creature t h>% treatm5t _h made him4 ,b 8 _s 0 r\s$ at la/2 ! cruel insult to 8 dead "m _h set 8 blood on fire4 ,8 brea/ heav$2 8 attitude 0 erect2 8 eye bright & vivid2 8 :ole p]son *ang$1 z he /ood gl>+ ov] ! c[>dly torm5tor :o n[ lay cr\*+ at 8 feet2 & defi$ him ) an en]gy he _h nev] kn[n be=e4 #8,he'll murd] me6' blubb]$ ,noah4 #8,*>lotte6 missis6 ,"h's ! new boy a murd]+ ( me6 ,help6 help6 ,oliv]'s gone mad6 ,*>--lotte6' ,noah's %\ts 7 respond$ to1 by a l\d scream f ,*>lotte1 & a l\d] f ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry2 ! =m] ( :om ru%$ into ! kit*5 by a side-door1 :ile ! latt] paus$ on ! /aircase till %e 0 q c]ta9 t x 0 consi/5t ) ! pres]vation ( human life1 to come fur!r d[n4 #8,oh1 y little wret*6' scream$ ,*>lotte3 seiz+ ,oliv] ) h] utmo/ =ce1 :i* 0 ab\t equal to t ( a mod]ately /rong man 9 p>ticul>ly good tra9+4 #8,oh1 y little un-grate-ful1 mur-de-r\s1 hor-rid villa96' ,& betwe5 e syllable1 ,*>lotte gave ,oliv] a bl[ ) all h] might3 accompany+ x ) a scream1 = ! b5efit ( society4 ,*>lotte's fi/ 0 by no means a light "o2 b1 le/ x %\ld n be effectual 9 calm+ ,oliv]'s wra?1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry plung$ into ! kit*51 & assi/$ to hold him ) "o h&1 :ile %e scrat*$ 8 face ) ! o!r4 ,9 ?is fav\rable position ( affairs1 ,noah rose f ! gr\nd1 & pommell$ him beh9d4 ,?is 0 r too viol5t ex]cise to la/ long4 ,:5 !y 7 all we>i$ out1 & c\ld te> & beat no long]1 !y dragg$ ,oliv]1 /ruggl+ & %\t+1 b no?+ daunt$1 into ! du/-cell>1 & !re lock$ him up4 ,?is be+ done1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry sunk into a *air1 & bur/ into te>s4 #8,bless h]1 %e's go+ (f6' said ,*>lotte4 #8,a glass ( wat]1 ,noah1 de>4 ,make ha/e6' #8,oh6 ,*>lotte1' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry3 speak+ z well z %e c\ld1 ?r\gh a defici5cy ( brea?1 & a suffici5cy ( cold wat]1 :i* ,noah _h p\r$ ov] h] head & %\ld]s4 #8,oh6 ,*>lotte1 :at a m]cy we h n all be5 murd]$ 9 our b$s6' #8,ah6 m]cy inde$1 ma'am1' 0 ! reply4 ,i only hope ?is'll tea* ma/] n to h any m ( ^! dreadful creatures1 t are born to be murd]]s & robb]s f _! v cradle4 ,poor ,noah6 ,he 0 all b kill$1 ma'am1 :5 ,i come 94' #8,poor fell[6' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry3 look+ pite\sly on ! *>ity-boy4 ,noah1 ^: top wai/coat-button might h be5 some:]e on a level ) ! cr[n ( ,oliv]'s head1 rubb$ 8 eyes ) ! inside ( 8 wri/s :ile ?is commis]ation 0 be/[$ ^u him1 & p]=m$ "s affect+ te>s & sniffs4 #8,:at's to be done6' exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,y\r ma/]'s n at home2 !re's n a man 9 ! h\se1 & he'll kick t door d[n 9 t5 m9utes4' ,oliv]'s vigor\s plunges aga9/ ! bit ( timb] 9 "q1 r5d]$ ?is occurance highly probable4 #8,de>1 de>6 ,i don't "k1 ma'am1' said ,*>lotte1 #8unless we s5d = ! police-(fic]s4' #8,or ! mill+t>y1' sugge/$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,no1 no1' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry3 be?9k+ h]self ( ,oliv]'s old fri5d4 #8,run to ,mr4 ,bumble1 ,noah1 & tell him to come "h directly1 & n to lose a m9ute2 nev] m9d y\r cap6 ,make ha/e6 ,y c hold a knife to t black eye1 z y run along4 ,x'll keep ! swell+ d[n4' ,noah /opp$ to make no reply1 b />t$ (f at 8 fulle/ spe$2 & v mu* x a/oni%$ ! p :o 7 out walk+1 to see a *>ity-boy te>+ ?r\gh ! /reets pell-mell1 ) no cap on 8 head1 & a clasp-knife at 8 eye4 ,,*apt] ,,vii -- ,,oliv] ,,cont9ues ,,refractory ,noah ,claypole ran along ! /reets at 8 swifte/ pace1 & paus$ n once = brea?1 until he rea*$ ! workh\se-gate4 ,hav+ re/$ "h1 = a m9ute or s1 to collect a good bur/ ( sobs & an impos+ %[ ( te>s & t]ror1 he knock$ l\dly at ! wicket2 & pres5t$ su* a rueful face to ! ag$ paup] :o op5$ x1 t ev5 he1 :o saw no?+ b rueful faces ab\t him at ! be/ ( times1 />t$ back 9 a/oni%m5t4 #8,:y1 :at's ! matt] ) ! boy6' said ! old paup]4 #8,mr4 ,bumble6 ,mr4 ,bumble6' cri$ ,noah1 ) well-affect$ dismay3 & 9 tones s l\d & agitat$1 t !y n only caught ! e> ( ,mr4 ,bumble himself1 :o happ5$ to be h>d by1 b al>m$ him s mu* t he ru%$ into ! y>d )\t 8 cock$ hat1--:i* is a v curi\s & rem>kable circum/ance3 z %[+ t ev5 a beadle1 act$ ^u a sudd5 & p[]ful impulse1 may be afflict$ ) a mom5t>y visitation ( loss ( self-possession1 & =getfulness ( p]sonal dignity4 #8,oh1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 sir6' said ,noah3 #8,oliv]1 sir1--,oliv] has--' #8,:at8 ,:at8' int]pos$ ,mr4 ,bumble3 ) a gleam ( pleasure 9 8 metallic eyes4 #8,n run away2 he hasn't run away1 has he1 ,noah8' #8,no1 sir1 no4 ,n run away1 sir1 b he's turn$ wici\s1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,he tri$ to murd] me1 sir2 & !n he tri$ to murd] ,*>lotte2 & !n missis4 ,oh6 :at dreadful pa9 x is6 ,su* agony1 please1 sir6' ,& "h1 ,noah wri!d & twi/$ 8 body into an ext5sive v>iety ( eel-l positions2 !reby giv+ ,mr4 ,bumble to und]/& t1 f ! viol5t & sangu9>y onset ( ,oliv] ,twi/1 he _h su/a9$ sev]e int]nal injury & damage1 f :i* he 0 at t mom5t suff]+ ! acute/ torture4 ,:5 ,noah saw t ! intellig5ce he communicat$ p]fectly p>alys$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 he imp>t$ additional effect !reunto1 by bewail+ 8 dreadful w\nds t5 times l\d] ?an be=e2 & :5 he obs]v$ a g5tleman 9 a :ite wai/coat cross+ ! y>d1 he 0 m tragic 9 8 lam5tations ?an ev]3 rightly conceiv+ x highly exp$i5t to attract ! notice1 & r\se ! indignation1 ( ! g5tleman a=esaid4 ,! g5tleman's notice 0 v soon attract$2 = he _h n walk$ ?ree paces1 :5 he turn$ angrily r\nd1 & inquir$ :at t "y cur 0 h[l+ =1 & :y ,mr4 ,bumble did n fav\r him ) some?+ :i* w\ld r5d] ! s]ies ( vocul> exclamations s designat$1 an involunt>y process8 #8,x's a poor boy f ! free-s*ool1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 #8:o has be5 ne>ly murd]$--all b murd]$1 sir1--by "y ,twi/4' #8,by ,jove6' exclaim$ ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat1 /opp+ %ort4 #8,i knew x6 ,i felt a /range pres5tim5t f ! v fir/1 t t audaci\s "y savage w\ld come to be hung6' #8,he has likewise attempt$1 sir1 to murd] ! female s]vant1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) a face ( a%y pal5ess4 #8,& 8 missis1' int]pos$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,& 8 ma/]1 too1 ,i ?9k y said1 ,noah8' add$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,no6 he's out1 or he w\ld h murd]$ him1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,he said he want$ to4' #8,ah6 ,said he want$ to1 did he1 my boy8' inquir$ ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat4 #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,& please1 sir1 missis wants to "k :e!r ,mr4 ,bumble c sp>e "t to /ep up !re1 directly1 & flog him--#8cause ma/]'s out4' #8,c]ta9ly1 my boy2 c]ta9ly1' said ! g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat3 smil+ b5ignly1 & patt+ ,noah's head1 :i* 0 ab\t ?ree in*es high] ?an 8 own4 #8,y're a good boy--a v good boy4 ,"h's a p5ny = y4 ,bumble1 j /ep up to ,s[]b]ry's ) y\r cane1 & see :at's be/ to be done4 ,don't sp>e him1 ,bumble4' #8,no1 ,i w n1 sir1' repli$ ! beadle4 ,& ! cock$ hat & cane hav+ be51 by ?is "t1 adju/$ to _! own]'s satisfaction1 ,mr4 ,bumble & ,noah ,claypole betook !mselves ) all spe$ to ! und]tak]'s %op4 ,"h ! position ( affairs _h n at all improv$4 ,s[]b]ry _h n yet return$1 & ,oliv] cont9u$ to kick1 ) undim9i%$ vig\r1 at ! cell>-door4 ,! acc\nts ( 8 f]ocity z relat$ by ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry & ,*>lotte1 7 ( s />tl+ a nature1 t ,mr4 ,bumble judg$ x prud5t to p>ley1 be=e op5+ ! door4 ,) ?is view he gave a kick at ! outside1 by way ( prelude2 &1 !n1 apply+ 8 m\? to ! keyhole1 said1 9 a deep & impressive tone3 #8,oliv]6' #8,come2 y let me out6' repli$ ,oliv]1 f ! inside4 #8,d y "k ?is "h voice1 ,oliv]8' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,yes1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,a9't y afraid ( x1 sir8 ,a9't y a-trembl+ :ile ,i speak1 sir8' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,no6' repli$ ,oliv]1 boldly4 ,an answ] s diff]5t f ! "o he _h expect$ to elicit1 & 0 9 ! habit ( receiv+1 /agg]$ ,mr4 ,bumble n a little4 ,he /epp$ back f ! keyhole2 drew himself up to 8 full height2 & look$ f "o to ano!r ( ! ?ree by/&]s1 9 mute a/oni%m5t4 #8,oh1 y "k1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 he mu/ be mad1' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,no boy 9 half 8 s5ses c\ld v5ture to speak s to y4' #8,x's n ,madness1 ma'am1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 aft] a few mom5ts ( deep m$itation4 #8,x's ,meat4' #8,:at8' exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,meat1 ma'am1 meat1' repli$ ,bumble1 ) /]n emphasis4 #8,y've ov]-f$ him1 ma'am4 ,y've rais$ a artificial s\l & _s 9 him1 ma'am unbecom+ a p]son ( 8 condition3 z ! bo>d1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 :o are practical philosoph]s1 w tell y4 ,:at h paup]s to d ) s\l or _s8 ,x's q en\gh t we let #8em h live bodies4 ,if y _h kept ! boy on gruel1 ma'am1 ?is w\ld nev] h happ5$4' #8,de>1 de>6' ejaculat$ ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 pi\sly rais+ h] eyes to ! kit*5 ceil+3 #8?is comes ( be+ lib]al6' ,! lib]ality ( ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry to ,oliv]1 _h consi/$ ( a pr(use be/[al ^u him ( all ! dirty odds & ends :i* nobody else w\ld eat2 s !re 0 a great deal ( meekness & self-devotion 9 h] volunt>ily rema9+ "u ,mr4 ,bumble's heavy accusation4 ,( :i*1 to d h] ju/ice1 %e 0 :olly innoc5t1 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 or de$4 #8,ah6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 :5 ! lady br\ght h] eyes d[n to e>? aga92 #8! only ?+ t c be done n[1 t ,i "k (1 is to leave him 9 ! cell> = a day or s1 till he's a little />v$ d[n2 & !n to take him out1 & keep him on gruel all ?r\gh ! appr5tice%ip4 ,he comes ( a bad family4 ,excitable natures1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry6 ,bo? ! nurse & doctor said1 t t "m ( 8 made h] way "h1 aga9/ difficulties & pa9 t w\ld h kill$ any well-dispos$ woman1 weeks be=e4' ,at ?is po9t ( ,mr4 ,bumble's disc\rse1 ,oliv]1 j he>+ en\gh to "k t "s allusion 0 be+ made to 8 "m1 recomm5c$ kick+1 ) a viol5ce t r5d]$ e o!r s\nd inaudible4 ,s[]b]ry return$ at ?is juncture4 ,oliv]'s (f5ce hav+ be5 expla9$ to him1 ) su* exagg]ations z ! ladies ?\ght be/ calculat$ to r\se 8 ire1 he unlock$ ! cell>-door 9 a tw9kl+1 & dragg$ 8 rebelli\s appr5tice out1 by ! coll>4 ,oliv]'s clo!s _h be5 torn 9 ! beat+ he _h receiv$2 8 face 0 bruis$ & scrat*$2 & 8 hair scatt]$ ov] 8 =ehead4 ,! angry flu% _h n disappe>$1 h[ev]2 & :5 he 0 pull$ out ( 8 prison1 he sc[l$ boldly on ,noah1 & look$ q undismay$4 #8,n[1 y are a nice "y fell[1 a9't y8' said ,s[]b]ry2 giv+ ,oliv] a %ake1 & a box on ! e>4 #8,he call$ my "m names1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,well1 & :at if he did1 y little ungrateful wret*8' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,%e des]v$ :at he said1 & worse4' #8,%e didn't' said ,oliv]4 #8,%e did1' said ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry4 #8,x's a lie6' said ,oliv]4 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry bur/ into a flood ( te>s4 ,?is flood ( te>s left ,mr4 ,s[]b]ry no alt]native4 ,if he _h hesitat$ = "o in/ant to puni% ,oliv] mo/ sev]ely1 x mu/ be q cle> to e exp]i5c$ read] t he w\ld h be51 accord+ to all prec$5ts 9 disputes ( matrimony e/abli%$1 a brute1 an unnatural husb&1 an insult+ creature1 a base imitation ( a man1 & v>i\s o!r agreeable *>act]s too num]\s = recital )9 ! limits ( ?is *apt]4 ,to d him ju/ice1 he 01 z f> z 8 p[] w5t--x 0 n v ext5sive--k9dly dispos$ t[>ds ! boy2 p]haps1 because x 0 8 int]e/ to be s2 p]haps1 because 8 wife dislik$ him4 ,! flood ( te>s1 h[ev]1 left him no res\rce2 s he at once gave him a drubb+1 :i* satisfi$ ev5 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry h]self1 & r5d]$ ,mr4 ,bumble's subsequ5t application ( ! p>o*ial cane1 r unnecess>y4 ,= ! re/ ( ! day1 he 0 %ut up 9 ! back kit*51 9 company ) a pump & a slice ( bread2 & at night1 ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry1 aft] mak+ v>i\s rem>ks outside ! door1 by no means complim5t>y to ! memory ( 8 "m1 look$ into ! room1 &1 amid/ ! je]s & po9t+s ( ,noah & ,*>lotte1 ord]$ him up/airs to 8 dismal b$4 ,x 0 n until he 0 left alone 9 ! sil5ce & /illness ( ! gloomy work%op ( ! und]tak]1 t ,oliv] gave way to ! feel+s :i* ! day's treatm5t may be suppos$ likely to h awak5$ 9 a m]e *ild4 ,he _h li/5$ to _! taunts ) a look ( contempt2 he _h borne ! la% )\t a cry3 = he felt t pride swell+ 9 8 he>t :i* w\ld h kept d[n a %riek to ! la/1 ?\gh !y _h roa/$ him alive4 ,b n[1 :5 !re 7 none to see or he> him1 he fell ^u 8 knees on ! floor2 &1 hid+ 8 face 9 8 h&s1 wept su* te>s z1 ,god s5d = ! cr$it ( our nature1 few s "y may ev] h cause to p\r out be=e him6 ,= a long "t1 ,oliv] rema9$ motionless 9 ?is attitude4 ,! c&le 0 burn+ l[ 9 ! socket :5 he rose to 8 feet4 ,hav+ gaz$ cauti\sly r\nd him1 & li/5$ int5tly1 he g5tly undid ! fa/5+s ( ! door1 & look$ abroad4 ,x 0 a cold1 d>k night4 ,! />s seem$1 to ! boy's eyes1 f>!r f ! e>? ?an he _h ev] se5 !m be=e2 !re 0 no w9d2 & ! sombre %ad[s ?r[n by ! trees ^u ! gr\nd1 look$ sepul*ral & dea?-l1 f be+ s /ill4 ,he s(tly reclos$ ! door4 ,hav+ avail$ himself ( ! expir+ light ( ! c&le to tie up 9 a h&k]*ief ! few articles ( we>+ app>el he _h1 sat himself d[n ^u a b5*1 to wait = morn+4 ,) ! fir/ ray ( light t /ruggl$ ?r\gh ! crevices 9 ! %utt]s1 ,oliv] arose1 & aga9 unb>r$ ! door4 ,"o timid look ar\nd--"o mom5t's pause ( hesitation--he _h clos$ x beh9d him1 & 0 9 ! op5 /reet4 ,he look$ to ! "r & to ! left1 unc]ta9 :i!r to fly4 ,he rememb]$ to h se5 ! waggons1 z !y w5t out1 toil+ up ! hill4 ,he took ! same r\te2 & arriv+ at a footpa? across ! fields3 :i* he knew1 aft] "s di/ance1 l$ out aga9 into ! road2 /ruck into x1 & walk$ quickly on4 ,along ?is same footpa?1 ,oliv] well-rememb]$ he _h trott$ beside ,mr4 ,bumble1 :5 he fir/ c>ri$ him to ! workh\se f ! f>m4 ,8 way lay directly 9 front ( ! cottage4 ,8 he>t beat quickly :5 he be?\ght himself ( ?is2 & he half resolv$ to turn back4 ,he _h come a long way ?\gh1 & %\ld lose a great deal ( "t by do+ s4 ,besides1 x 0 s e>ly t !re 0 v little fe> ( 8 be+ se52 s he walk$ on4 ,he rea*$ ! h\se4 ,!re 0 no appe>ance ( its inmates /irr+ at t e>ly h\r4 ,oliv] /opp$1 & peep$ into ! g>d54 ,a *ild 0 we$+ "o ( ! little b$s2 z he /opp$1 he rais$ 8 pale face & disclos$ ! features ( "o ( 8 =m] companions4 ,oliv] felt glad to see him1 be=e he w5t2 =1 ?\gh y\ng] ?an himself1 he _h be5 8 little fri5d & playmate4 ,!y _h be5 beat51 & />v$1 & %ut up toge!r1 _m & _m a "t4 #8,hu%1 ,dick6' said ,oliv]1 z ! boy ran to ! gate1 & ?ru/ 8 ?9 arm betwe5 ! rails to greet him4 #8,is any "o up8' #8,nobody b me1' repli$ ! *ild4 #8,y musn't say y saw me1 ,dick1' said ,oliv]4 #8,i am runn+ away4 ,!y beat & ill-use me1 ,dick2 & ,i am go+ to seek my =tune1 "s long way (f4 ,i don't "k :]e4 ,h[ pale y are6' #8,i he>d ! doctor tell !m ,i 0 dy+1' repli$ ! *ild ) a fa9t smile4 #8,i am v glad to see y1 de>2 b don't /op1 don't /op6' #8,yes1 yes1 ,i w1 to say good-b'ye to y1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,i %all see y aga91 ,dick4 ,i "k ,i %all6 ,y w be well & happy6' #8,i hope s1' repli$ ! *ild4 #8,aft] ,i am dead1 b n be=e4 ,i "k ! doctor mu/ be "r1 ,oliv]1 because ,i dream s mu* ( ,heav51 & ,angels1 & k9d faces t ,i nev] see :5 ,i am awake4 ,kiss me1' said ! *ild1 climb+ up ! l[ gate1 & fl++ 8 little arms r\nd ,oliv]'s neck4 #8,good-b'ye1 de>6 ,god bless y6' ,! bless+ 0 f a "y *ild's lips1 b x 0 ! fir/ t ,oliv] _h ev] he>d invok$ ^u 8 head2 & ?r\gh ! /ruggles & suff]+s1 & tr\bles & *anges1 ( 8 aft] life1 he nev] once =got x4 ,,*apt] ,,viii -- ,,oliv] ,,walks ,,to ,,london4 ,,he ,,enc\nt]s ,,on ,,! ,,road ,a ,,/range ,,sort ,,( ,,"y ,,g5tleman ,oliv] rea*$ ! /ile at :i* ! by-pa? t]m9at$2 & once m ga9$ ! high-road4 ,x 0 eight o'clock n[4 ,?\gh he 0 ne>ly five miles away f ! t[n1 he ran1 & hid beh9d ! h$ges1 by turns1 till noon3 fe>+ t he might be pursu$ & ov]tak54 ,!n he sat d[n to re/ by ! side ( ! mile/one1 & began to ?9k1 = ! fir/ "t1 :]e he _h bett] g & try to live4 ,! /one by :i* he 0 seat$1 bore1 9 l>ge *>act]s1 an intimation t x 0 j sev5ty miles f t spot to ,london4 ,! "n awak5$ a new tra9 ( ideas 9 ! boy's m9d4 ,london6--t great place6--nobody--n ev5 ,mr4 ,bumble--c\ld ev] f9d him !re6 ,he _h (t5 he>d ! old m5 9 ! workh\se1 too1 say t no lad ( _s ne$ want 9 ,london2 & t !re 7 ways ( liv+ 9 t va/ city1 :i* ^? :o _h be5 br$ up 9 c\ntry p>ts _h no idea (4 ,x 0 ! v place = a homeless boy1 :o mu/ die 9 ! /reets unless "s "o help$ him4 ,z ^! ?+s pass$ ?r\gh 8 ?\ghts1 he jump$ ^u 8 feet1 & aga9 walk$ =w>d4 ,he _h dim9i%$ ! di/ance betwe5 himself & ,london by full f\r miles m1 be=e he recollect$ h[ mu* he mu/ und]go ere he c\ld hope to rea* 8 place ( de/9ation4 ,z ?is consid]ation =c$ itself ^u him1 he slack5$ 8 pace a little1 & m$itat$ ^u 8 means ( gett+ !re4 ,he _h a cru/ ( bread1 a co>se %irt1 & two pairs ( /ock+s1 9 8 bundle4 ,he _h a p5ny too--a gift ( ,s[]b]ry's aft] "s fun]al 9 :i* he _h acquitt$ himself m ?an ord9>ily well--9 8 pocket4 #8,a clean %irt1' ?\ght ,oliv]1 #8is a v com=table ?+2 & s are two pairs ( d>n$ /ock+s2 & s is a p5ny2 b !y are small helps to a sixty-five miles' walk 9 w9t] "t4' ,b ,oliv]'s ?\ghts1 l ^? ( mo/ o!r p1 al?\gh !y 7 extremely ready & active to po9t out 8 difficulties1 7 :olly at a loss to sugge/ any feasible mode ( surm\nt+ !m2 s1 aft] a good deal ( ?9k+ to no p>ticul> purpose1 he *ang$ 8 little bundle ov] to ! o!r %\ld]1 & trudg$ on4 ,oliv] walk$ tw5ty miles t day2 & all t "t ta/$ no?+ b ! cru/ ( dry bread1 & a few draughts ( wat]1 :i* he begg$ at ! cottage-doors by ! road-side4 ,:5 ! night came1 he turn$ into a mead[2 &1 creep+ close "u a hay-rick1 det]m9$ to lie !re1 till morn+4 ,he felt fright5$ at fir/1 = ! w9d moan$ dismally ov] ! empty fields3 & he 0 cold & hungry1 & m alone ?an he _h ev] felt be=e4 ,be+ v tir$ ) 8 walk1 h[ev]1 he soon fell asleep & =got 8 tr\bles4 ,he felt cold & /iff1 :5 he got up next morn+1 & s hungry t he 0 oblig$ to ex*ange ! p5ny = a small loaf1 9 ! v fir/ village ?r\gh :i* he pass$4 ,he _h walk$ no m ?an twelve miles1 :5 night clos$ 9 aga94 ,8 feet 7 sore1 & 8 legs s weak t !y trembl$ b5ea? him4 ,ano!r night pass$ 9 ! bleak damp air1 made him worse2 :5 he set =w>d on 8 j\rney next morn+ he c\ld h>dly crawl along4 ,he wait$ at ! bottom ( a /eep hill till a /age-coa* came up1 & !n begg$ ( ! outside pass5g]s2 b !re 7 v few :o took any notice ( him3 & ev5 ^? told him to wait till !y got to ! top ( ! hill1 & !n let !m see h[ f> he c\ld run = a halfp5ny4 ,poor ,oliv] tri$ to keep up ) ! coa* a little way1 b 0 unable to d x1 by reason ( 8 fatigue & sore feet4 ,:5 ! outsides saw ?is1 !y put _! halfp5ce back into _! pockets aga91 decl>+ t he 0 an idle "y dog1 & didn't des]ve any?+2 & ! coa* rattl$ away & left only a cl\d ( du/ beh9d4 ,9 "s villages1 l>ge pa9t$ bo>ds 7 fix$ up3 w>n+ all p]sons :o begg$ )9 ! di/rict1 t !y w\ld be s5t to jail4 ,?is fright5$ ,oliv] v mu*1 & made him glad to get out ( ^? villages ) all possible exp$ition4 ,9 o!rs1 he w\ld /& ab\t ! inn-y>ds1 & look m\rnfully at e "o :o pass$3 a proce$+ :i* g5]ally t]m9at$ 9 ! l&lady's ord]+ "o ( ! po/-boys :o 7 l\ng+ ab\t1 to drive t /range boy out ( ! place1 = %e 0 sure he _h come to /eal some?+4 ,if he begg$ at a f>m]'s h\se1 t5 to "o b !y ?reat5$ to set ! dog on him2 & :5 he %[$ 8 nose 9 a %op1 !y talk$ ab\t ! beadle--:i* br\ght ,oliv]'s he>t into 8 m\?1--v (t5 ! only ?+ he _h !re1 = _m h\rs toge!r4 ,9 fact1 if x _h n be5 = a good-he>t$ turnpike-man1 & a b5evol5t old lady1 ,oliv]'s tr\bles w\ld h be5 %ort5$ by ! v same process :i* _h put an end to 8 "m's2 9 o!r words1 he w\ld mo/ assur$ly h fall5 dead ^u ! k+'s highway4 ,b ! turnpike-man gave him a meal ( bread & *eese2 & ! old lady1 :o _h a %ipwreck$ gr&son w&]+ b>efoot 9 "s di/ant "p ( ! e>?1 took pity ^u ! poor orphan1 & gave him :at little %e c\ld af=d--& m--) su* k9d & g5tle words1 & su* te>s ( sympa?y & compassion1 t !y sank deep] into ,oliv]'s s\l1 ?an all ! suff]+s he _h ev] und]gone4 ,e>ly on ! sev5? morn+ aft] he _h left 8 native place1 ,oliv] limp$ sl[ly into ! little t[n ( ,b>net4 ,! w9d[-%utt]s 7 clos$2 ! /reet 0 empty2 n a s\l _h awak5$ to ! bus9ess ( ! day4 ,! sun 0 ris+ 9 all its spl5did beauty2 b ! light only s]v$ to %[ ! boy 8 own lonesom5ess & desolation1 z he sat1 ) ble$+ feet & cov]$ ) du/1 ^u a door-/ep4 ,by degrees1 ! %utt]s 7 op5$2 ! w9d[-bl9ds 7 drawn up2 & p began pass+ to & fro4 ,"s few /opp$ to gaze at ,oliv] = a mom5t or two1 or turn$ r\nd to />e at him z !y hurri$ by2 b none reliev$ him1 or tr\bl$ !mselves to inquire h[ he came !re4 ,he _h no he>t to beg4 ,& !re he sat4 ,he _h be5 cr\*+ on ! /ep = "s "t3 wond]+ at ! great numb] ( public-h\ses 7e o!r h\se 9 ,b>net 0 a tav]n1 l>ge or small71 gaz+ li/lessly at ! coa*es z !y pass$ ?r\gh1 & ?9k+ h[ /range x seem$ t !y c\ld d1 ) ease1 9 a few h\rs1 :at x _h tak5 him a :ole week ( c\rage & det]m9ation beyond 8 ye>s to accompli%3 :5 he 0 r\s$ by obs]v+ t a boy1 :o _h pass$ him c>elessly "s m9utes be=e1 _h return$1 & 0 n[ survey+ him mo/ e>ne/ly f ! opposite side ( ! way4 ,he took little he$ ( ?is at fir/2 b ! boy rema9$ 9 ! same attitude ( close obs]vation s long1 t ,oliv] rais$ 8 head1 & return$ 8 /eady look4 ,^u ?is1 ! boy cross$ ov]2 & walk+ close up to ,oliv]1 said1 #8,hullo1 my covey6 ,:at's ! r[8' ,! boy :o address$ ?is inquiry to ! "y wayf>]1 0 ab\t 8 own age3 b "o ( ! que]e/ look+ boys t ,oliv] _h ev5 se54 ,he 0 a snub-nos$1 flat-br[$1 common-fac$ boy en\gh2 & z dirty a juv5ile z "o w\ld wi% to see2 b he _h ab\t him all ! airs & mann]s ( a man4 ,he 0 %ort ( 8 age3 ) r b[-legs1 & little1 %>p1 ugly eyes4 ,8 hat 0 /uck on ! top ( 8 head s lightly1 t x ?reat5$ to fall (f e mom5t--& w\ld h done s1 v (t51 if ! we>] _h n _h a knack ( e n[ & !n giv+ 8 head a sudd5 twit*1 :i* br\ght x back to its old place aga94 ,he wore a man's coat1 :i* rea*$ ne>ly to 8 heels4 ,he _h turn$ ! cuffs back1 half-way up 8 arm1 to get 8 h&s out ( ! sleeves3 app>5tly ) ! ultimate view ( ?ru/+ !m into ! pockets ( 8 corduroy tr\s]s2 = !re he kept !m4 ,he 01 altoge!r1 z roy/]+ & swagg]+ a "y g5tleman z ev] /ood f\r feet six1 or some?+ less1 9 ! blu*]s4 #8,hullo1 my covey6 ,:at's ! r[8' said ?is /range "y g5tleman to ,oliv]4 #8,i am v hungry & tir$1' repli$ ,oliv]3 ! te>s /&+ 9 8 eyes z he spoke4 #8,i h walk$ a long way4 ,i h be5 walk+ ^! sev5 days4' #8,walk+ = siv9 days6' said ! "y g5tleman4 #8,oh1 ,i see4 ,beak's ord]1 eh8 ,b1' he add$1 notic+ ,oliv]'s look ( surprise1 #8,i suppose y don't "k :at a beak is1 my fla% com-pan-i-on4' ,oliv] mildly repli$1 t he _h always he>d a bird's m\? describ$ by ! t]m 9 "q4 #8,my eyes1 h[ gre56' exclaim$ ! "y g5tleman4 #8,:y1 a beak's a madg/'rate2 & :5 y walk by a beak's ord]1 x's n /raight ='erd1 b always ago+ up1 & niv] a com+ d[n ag94 ,0 y nev] on ! mill8' #8,:at mill8' inquir$ ,oliv]4 #8,:at mill6 ,:y1 ! mill--! mill z takes up s little room t x'll "w inside a ,/one ,jug2 & always goes bett] :5 ! w9d's l[ ) p1 ?an :5 x's high2 acos !n !y c't get workm54 ,b come1' said ! "y g5tleman2 #8y want grub1 & y %all h x4 ,i'm at l[-wat]-m>k myself--only "o bob & a magpie2 b1 z f> z x goes1 ,i'll =k out & /ump4 ,up ) y on y\r p9s4 ,!re6 ,n[ !n6 #8,morrice6' ,assi/+ ,oliv] to rise1 ! "y g5tleman took him to an adjac5t *&l]'s %op1 :]e he pur*as$ a suffici5cy ( ready-dress$ ham & a half-qu>t]n loaf1 or1 z he himself express$ x1 #8a f\rp5ny bran6' ! ham be+ kept clean & pres]v$ f du/1 by ! +5i\s exp$i5t ( mak+ a hole 9 ! loaf by pull+ out a portion ( ! crumb1 & /uff+ x !re94 ,tak+ ! bread "u 8 arm1 ! "y g5tlman turn$ into a small public-h\se1 & l$ ! way to a tap-room 9 ! re> ( ! premises4 ,"h1 a pot ( be] 0 br\ght 91 by direction ( ! my/]i\s y\?2 & ,oliv]1 fall+ to1 at 8 new fri5d's bidd+1 made a long & he>ty meal1 dur+ ! progress ( :i* ! /range boy ey$ him f "t to "t ) great att5tion4 #8,go+ to ,london8' said ! /range boy1 :5 ,oliv] _h at l5g? conclud$4 #8,yes4' #8,got any lodg+s8' #8,no4' #8,money8' #8,no4' ,! /range boy :i/l$2 & put 8 arms into 8 pockets1 z f> z ! big coat-sleeves w\ld let !m g4 #8,d y live 9 ,london8' inquir$ ,oliv]4 #8,yes4 ,i d1 :5 ,i'm at home1' repli$ ! boy4 #8,i suppose y want "s place to sleep 9 to-night1 don't y8' #8,i d1 inde$1' answ]$ ,oliv]4 #8,i h n slept "u a ro( s9ce ,i left ! c\ntry4' #8,don't fret y\r eyelids on t score1' said ! "y g5tleman4 #8,i've got to be 9 ,london to-night2 & ,i "k a #8spectable old g5tleman z lives !re1 wot'll give y lodg+s = no?9k1 & nev] ask = ! *ange--t is1 if any g5elman he kn[s int]duces y4 ,& don't he "k me8 ,oh1 no6 ,n 9 ! lea/6 ,by no means4 ,c]ta9ly n6' ,! "y g5tleman smil$1 z if to intimate t ! latt] fragm5ts ( disc\rse 7 playfully ironical2 & f9i%$ ! be] z he did s4 ,?is unexpect$ (f] ( %elt] 0 too tempt+ to be resi/$2 especially z x 0 imm$iately foll[$ up1 by ! assurance t ! old g5tleman ref]r$ to1 w\ld d\btless provide ,oliv] ) a com=table place1 )\t loss ( "t4 ,?is l$ to a m fri5dly & confid5tial dialogue2 f :i* ,oliv] discov]$ t 8 fri5d's "n 0 ,jack ,dawk9s1 & t he 0 a peculi> pet & protege ( ! eld]ly g5tleman be=e m5tion$4 ,mr4 ,dawk9's appe>ance did n say a va/ deal 9 fav\r ( ! com=ts :i* 8 patron's int]e/ obta9$ = ^? :om he took "u 8 protection2 b1 z he _h a r flightly & dissolute mode ( conv]s+1 & fur!rmore av[$ t among 8 intimate fri5ds he 0 bett] kn[n by ! sobriquet ( #8,! ,artful ,dodg]1' ,oliv] conclud$ t1 be+ ( a dissipat$ & c>eless turn1 ! moral precepts ( 8 b5efactor _h hi!rto be5 ?r[n away ^u him4 ,"u ?is impression1 he secretly resolv$ to cultivate ! good op9ion ( ! old g5tleman z quickly z possible2 &1 if he f\nd ! ,dodg] incorrigible1 z he m ?an half suspect$ he %\ld1 to decl9e ! hon\r ( 8 f>!r acqua9tance4 ,z ,john ,dawk9s object$ to _! ent]+ ,london be=e nightfall1 x 0 ne>ly elev5 o'clock :5 !y rea*$ ! turnpike at ,isl+ton4 ,!y cross$ f ! ,angel into ,/4 ,john's ,road2 /ruck d[n ! small /reet :i* t]m9ates at ,sadl]'s ,wells ,!atre2 ?r\gh ,exm\? ,/reet & ,coppice ,r[2 d[n ! little c\rt by ! side ( ! workh\se2 across ! classic gr\nd :i* once bore ! "n ( ,hockley-9-!-,hole2 !nce into ,little ,saffron ,hill2 & s into ,saffron ,hill ! ,great3 along :i* ! ,dodg] scudd$ at a rapid pace1 direct+ ,oliv] to foll[ close at 8 heels4 ,al?\gh ,oliv] _h en\gh to occupy 8 att5tion 9 keep+ sight ( 8 lead]1 he c\ld n help be/[+ a few ha/y glances on ei!r side ( ! way1 z he pass$ along4 ,a dirti] or m wret*$ place he _h nev] se54 ,! /reet 0 v n>r[ & muddy1 & ! air 0 impregnat$ ) fil?y od\rs4 ,!re 7 a good _m small %ops2 b ! only /ock 9 trade appe>$ to be heaps ( *ildr51 :o1 ev5 at t "t ( night1 7 crawl+ 9 & out at ! doors1 or scream+ f ! inside4 ,! sole places t seem$ to prosp] amid ! g5]al blight ( ! place1 7 ! public-h\ses2 & 9 !m1 ! l[e/ ord]s ( ,iri% 7 wrangl+ ) might & ma94 ,cov]$ ways & y>ds1 :i* "h & !re div]g$ f ! ma9 /reet1 disclos$ little knots ( h\ses1 :]e drunk5 m5 & wom5 7 positively wall[+ 9 fil?2 & f sev]al ( ! door-ways1 great ill-look+ fell[s 7 cauti\sly em]g+1 b\nd1 to all appe>ance1 on no v well-dispos$ or h>mless err&s4 ,oliv] 0 j consid]+ :e!r he hadn't bett] run away1 :5 !y rea*$ ! bottom ( ! hill4 ,8 conductor1 cat*+ him by ! arm1 pu%$ op5 ! door ( a h\se ne> ,field ,lane2 & draw+ him into ! passage1 clos$ x beh9d !m4 #8,n[1 !n6' cri$ a voice f bel[1 9 reply to a :i/le f ! ,dodg]4 #8,plummy & slam6' 0 ! reply4 ,?is seem$ to be "s wat*word or signal t all 0 "r2 = ! light ( a feeble c&le gleam$ on ! wall at ! remote end ( ! passage2 & a man's face peep$ out1 f :]e a balu/rade ( ! old kit*5 /aircase _h be5 brok5 away4 #8,!re's two on y1' said ! man1 ?ru/+ ! c&le f>!r out1 & %ield+ 8 eyes ) 8 h&4 #8,:o's ! t'o!r "o8' #8,a new pal1' repli$ ,jack ,dawk9s1 pull+ ,oliv] =w>d4 #8,:]e did he come f8' #8,gre5l&4 ,is ,fag9 up/airs8' #8,yes1 he's a sort9' ! wipes4 ,up ) y6' ,! c&le 0 drawn back1 & ! face disappe>$4 ,oliv]1 grop+ 8 way ) "o h&1 & hav+ ! o!r firmly grasp$ by 8 companion1 asc5d$ ) mu* difficulty ! d>k & brok5 /airs3 :i* 8 conductor m\nt$ ) an ease & exp$ition t %[$ he 0 well acqua9t$ ) !m4 ,he ?rew op5 ! door ( a back-room1 & drew ,oliv] 9 aft] him4 ,! walls & ceil+ ( ! room 7 p]fectly black ) age & dirt4 ,!re 0 a deal table be=e ! fire3 ^u :i* 7 a c&le1 /uck 9 a g+]-be] bottle1 two or ?ree pewt] pots1 a loaf & butt]1 & a plate4 ,9 a fry+-pan1 :i* 0 on ! fire1 & :i* 0 secur$ to ! mantel%elf by a /r+1 "s sausages 7 cook+2 & /&+ ov] !m1 ) a toa/+-=k 9 8 h&1 0 a v old %rivell$ ,jew1 ^: villa9\s-look+ & repulsive face 0 obscur$ by a quantity ( matt$ r$ hair4 ,he 0 dress$ 9 a greasy flannel g[n1 ) 8 ?roat b>e2 & seem$ to be divid+ 8 att5tion betwe5 ! fry+-pan & ! clo!s-horse1 ov] :i* a great numb] ( silk h&k]*iefs 7 hang+4 ,sev]al r\gh b$s made ( old sacks1 7 huddl$ side by side on ! floor4 ,seat$ r\nd ! table 7 f\r or five boys1 none old] ?an ! ,dodg]1 smok+ long clay pipes1 & dr9k+ spirits ) ! air ( middle-ag$ m54 ,^! all cr[d$ ab\t _! associate z he :isp]$ a few words to ! ,jew2 & !n turn$ r\nd & gr9n$ at ,oliv]4 ,s did ! ,jew himself1 toa/+-=k 9 h&4 #8,?is is him1 ,fag91' said ,jack ,dawk9s2 #8my fri5d ,oliv] ,twi/4' ,! ,jew gr9n$2 &1 mak+ a l[ obeisance to ,oliv]1 took him by ! h&1 & hop$ he %\ld h ! hon\r ( 8 intimate acqua9tance4 ,^u ?is1 ! "y g5tleman ) ! pipes came r\nd him1 & %ook bo? 8 h&s v h>d--especially ! "o 9 :i* he held 8 little bundle4 ,"o "y g5tleman 0 v anxi\s to hang up 8 cap = him2 & ano!r 0 s oblig+ z to put 8 h&s 9 8 pockets1 9 ord] t1 z he 0 v tir$1 he might n h ! tr\ble ( empty+ !m1 himself1 :5 he w5t to b$4 ,^! civilities w\ld probably be ext5d$ mu* f>!r1 b = a lib]al ex]cise ( ! ,jew's toa/+-=k on ! heads & %\ld]s ( ! affectionate y\?s :o (f]$ !m4 #8,we are v glad to see y1 ,oliv]1 v1' said ! ,jew4 #8,dodg]1 take (f ! sausages2 & draw a tub ne> ! fire = ,oliv]4 ,ah1 y're a-/>+ at ! pocket-h&k]*iefs6 eh1 my de>4 ,!re are a good _m ( #8em1 a9't !re8 ,we've j look$ #8em out1 ready = ! wa%2 t's all1 ,oliv]2 t's all4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' ,! latt] "p ( ?is spee*1 0 hail$ by a boi/]\s %\t f all ! hopeful pupils ( ! m]ry old g5tleman4 ,9 ! mid/ ( :i* !y w5t to supp]4 ,oliv] ate 8 %>e1 & ! ,jew !n mix$ him a glass ( hot g9-&-wat]3 tell+ him he mu/ dr9k x (f directly1 because ano!r g5tleman want$ ! tumbl]4 ,oliv] did z he 0 desir$4 ,imm$iately aft]w>ds he felt himself g5tly lift$ on to "o ( ! sacks2 & !n he sunk into a deep sleep4 ,,*apt] ,,ix -- ,,conta9+ ,,fur!r ,,p>ticul>s ,,conc]n+ ,,! ,,pleasant ,,old ,,g5tleman1 ,,& ,,8 ,,hopeful ,,pupils ,x 0 late next morn+ :5 ,oliv] awoke1 f a s\nd1 long sleep4 ,!re 0 no o!r p]son 9 ! room b ! old ,jew1 :o 0 boil+ "s c(fee 9 a saucepan = breakfa/1 & :i/l+ s(tly to himself z he /irr$ x r\nd & r\nd1 ) an iron spoon4 ,he w\ld /op e n[ & !n to li/5 :5 !re 0 ! lea/ noise bel[3 & :5 he _h satisfi$ himself1 he w\ld g on :i/l+ & /irr+ aga91 z be=e4 ,al?\gh ,oliv] _h r\s$ himself f sleep1 he 0 n ?or\ghly awake4 ,!re is a dr[sy /ate1 betwe5 sleep+ & wak+1 :5 y dream m 9 five m9utes ) y\r eyes half op51 & y\rself half consci\s ( ev]y?+ t is pass+ ar\nd y1 ?an y w\ld 9 five nights ) y\r eyes fa/ clos$1 & y\r s5ses wrapt 9 p]fect unconsci\sness4 ,at su* "t1 a mortal kn[s j en\gh ( :at 8 m9d is do+1 to =m "s glimm]+ conception ( its mighty p[]s1 its b\nd+ f e>? & spurn+ "t & space1 :5 fre$ f ! re/ra9t ( its corporeal associate4 ,oliv] 0 precisely 9 ?is condition4 ,he saw ! ,jew ) 8 half-clos$ eyes2 he>d 8 l[ :i/l+2 & recognis$ ! s\nd ( ! spoon grat+ aga9/ ! saucepan's sides3 & yet ! self-same s5ses 7 m5tally engag$1 at ! same "t1 9 busy action ) almo/ ev]ybody he _h ev] kn[n4 ,:5 ! c(fee 0 done1 ! ,jew drew ! saucepan to ! hob4 ,/&+1 !n 9 an irresolute attitude = a few m9utes1 z if he did n well "k h[ to employ himself1 he turn$ r\nd & look$ at ,oliv]1 & call$ him by 8 "n4 ,he did n answ]1 & 0 to all appe>ances asleep4 ,aft] satisfy+ himself ^u ?is head1 ! ,jew /epp$ g5tly to ! door3 :i* he fa/5$4 ,he !n drew =?3 z x seem$ to ,oliv]1 f "s trap 9 ! floor3 a small box1 :i* he plac$ c>efully on ! table4 ,8 eyes gli/5$ z he rais$ ! lid1 & look$ 94 ,dragg+ an old *air to ! table1 he sat d[n2 & took f x a magnific5t gold wat*1 sp>kl+ ) jewels4 #8,aha6' said ! ,jew1 %rugg+ up 8 %\ld]s1 & di/ort+ e feature ) a hide\s gr94 #8,clev] dogs6 ,clev] dogs6 ,/aun* to ! la/6 ,nev] told ! old p>son :]e !y 74 ,nev] poa*$ ^u old ,fag96 ,& :y %\ld !y8 ,x w\ldn't h loos5$ ! knot1 or kept ! drop up1 a m9ute long]4 ,no1 no1 no6 ,f9e fell[s6 ,f9e fell[s6' ,) ^!1 & o!r mutt]$ reflections ( ! l nature1 ! ,jew once m deposit$ ! wat* 9 its place ( safety4 ,at lea/ half a doz5 m 7 sev]ally drawn =? f ! same box1 & survey$ ) equal pleasure2 besides r+s1 broo*es1 bracelets1 & o!r articles ( jewell]y1 ( su* magnific5t mat]ials1 & co/ly workman%ip1 t ,oliv] _h no idea1 ev5 ( _! names4 ,hav+ replac$ ^! tr9kets1 ! ,jew took out ano!r3 s small t x lay 9 ! palm ( 8 h&4 ,!re seem$ to be "s v m9ute inscription on x2 = ! ,jew laid x flat ^u ! table1 & %ad+ x ) 8 h&1 por$ ov] x1 long & e>ne/ly4 ,at l5g? he put x d[n1 z if despair+ ( success2 &1 lean+ back 9 8 *air1 mutt]$3 #8,:at a f9e ?+ capital puni%m5t is6 ,dead m5 nev] rep5t2 dead m5 nev] br+ awkw>d /ories to light4 ,ah1 x's a f9e ?+ = ! trade6 ,five ( #8em /rung up 9 a r[1 & none left to play booty1 or turn :ite-liv]$6' ,z ! ,jew utt]$ ^! words1 8 bright d>k eyes1 :i* _h be5 />+ vacantly be=e him1 fell on ,oliv]'s face2 ! boy's eyes 7 fix$ on 8 9 mute curi\sity2 & al?\gh ! recognition 0 only = an in/ant--= ! briefe/ space ( "t t c possibly be conceiv$--x 0 en\gh to %[ ! old man t he _h be5 obs]v$4 ,he clos$ ! lid ( ! box ) a l\d cra%2 &1 lay+ 8 h& on a bread knife :i* 0 on ! table1 />t$ furi\sly up4 ,he trembl$ v mu* ?\gh2 =1 ev5 9 8 t]ror1 ,oliv] c\ld see t ! knife quiv]$ 9 ! air4 #8,:at's t8' said ! ,jew4 #8,:at d y wat* me =8 ,:y are y awake8 ,:at h y se58 ,speak out1 boy6 ,quick--quick6 = y\r life4 #8,i wasn't able to sleep any long]1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 meekly4 #8,i am v sorry if ,i h di/urb$ y1 sir4' #8,y 7 n awake an h\r ago8' said ! ,jew1 sc[l+ fi]cely on ! boy4 #8,no6 ,no1 inde$6' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,are y sure8' cri$ ! ,jew3 ) a /ill fi]c] look ?an be=e3 & a ?reat5+ attitude4 #8,^u my ^w ,i 0 n1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 e>ne/ly4 #8,i 0 n1 inde$1 sir4' #8,tu%1 tu%1 my de>6' said ! ,jew1 abruptly resum+ 8 old mann]1 & play+ ) ! knife a little1 be=e he laid x d[n2 z if to induce ! belief t he _h caught x up1 9 m]e sport4 #8,( c\rse ,i "k t1 my de>4 ,i only tri$ to fright5 y4 ,y're a brave boy4 ,ha6 ha6 y're a brave boy1 ,oliv]4' ,! ,jew rubb$ 8 h&s ) a *uckle1 b glanc$ uneasily at ! box1 not)/&+4 #8,did y see any ( ^! pretty ?+s1 my de>8' said ! ,jew1 lay+ 8 h& ^u x aft] a %ort pause4 #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,ah6' said ! ,jew1 turn+ r pale4 #8,!y--!y're m9e1 ,oliv]2 my little prop]ty4 ,all ,i h to live ^u1 9 my old age4 ,! folks call me a mis]1 my de>4 ,only a mis]2 t's all4' ,oliv] ?\ght ! old g5tleman mu/ be a decid$ mis] to live 9 su* a dirty place1 ) s _m wat*es2 b1 ?9k+ t p]haps 8 fondness = ! ,dodg] & ! o!r boys1 co/ him a good deal ( money1 he only ca/ a def]5tial look at ! ,jew1 & ask$ if he might get up4 #8,c]ta9ly1 my de>1 c]ta9ly1' repli$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,/ay4 ,!re's a pit*] ( wat] 9 ! corn] by ! door4 ,br+ x "h2 & ,i'll give y a bas9 to wa% 91 my de>4' ,oliv] got up2 walk$ across ! room2 & /oop$ = an in/ant to raise ! pit*]4 ,:5 he turn$ 8 head1 ! box 0 gone4 ,he _h sc>cely wa%$ himself1 & made ev]y?+ tidy1 by empty+ ! bas9 out ( ! w9d[1 agreeably to ! ,jew's directions1 :5 ! ,dodg] return$3 accompani$ by a v sprightly "y fri5d1 :om ,oliv] _h se5 smok+ on ! previ\s night1 & :o 0 n[ =mally introduc$ to him z ,*>ley ,bates4 ,! f\r sat d[n1 to breakfa/1 on ! c(fee1 & "s hot rolls & ham :i* ! ,dodg] _h br\ght home 9 ! cr[n ( 8 hat4 #8,well1' said ! ,jew1 glanc+ slyly at ,oliv]1 & address+ himself to ! ,dodg]1 #8,i hope y've be5 at "w ?is morn+1 my de>s8' #8,h>d1' repli$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,z nails1' add$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,good boys1 good boys6' said ! ,jew4 #8,:at h y got1 ,dodg]8' #8,a c\ple ( pocket-books1' repli$ t "y g5tlman4 #8,l9$8' inquir$ ! ,jew1 ) eag]ness4 #8,pretty well1' repli$ ! ,dodg]1 produc+ two pocket-books2 "o gre51 & ! o!r r$4 #8,n s heavy z !y might be1' said ! ,jew1 aft] look+ at ! insides c>efully2 #8b v neat & nicely made4 ,+5i\s workman1 a9't he1 ,oliv]8' #8,v inde$1 sir1' said ,oliv]4 ,at :i* ,mr4 ,*>les ,bates laugh$ upro>i\sly2 v mu* to ! amazem5t ( ,oliv]1 :o saw no?+ to laugh at1 9 any?+ t _h pass$4 #8,& :at h y got1 my de>8' said ,fag9 to ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,wipes1' repli$ ,ma/] ,bates2 at ! same "t produc+ f\r pocket-h&k]*iefs4 #8,well1' said ! ,jew1 inspect+ !m closely2 #8!y're v good ones1 v4 ,y hav5't m>k$ !m well1 ?\gh1 ,*>ley2 s ! m>ks %all be pick$ out ) a ne$le1 & we'll tea* ,oliv] h[ to d x4 ,%all u1 ,oliv]1 eh8 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' #8,if y please1 sir1' said ,oliv]4 #8,y'd l to be able to make pocket-h&k]*iefs z easy z ,*>ley ,bates1 w\ldn't y1 my de>8' said ! ,jew4 #8,v mu*1 inde$1 if y'll tea* me1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 ,ma/] ,bates saw some?+ s exquisitely ludicr\s 9 ?is reply1 t he bur/ into ano!r laugh2 :i* laugh1 meet+ ! c(fee he 0 dr9k+1 & c>ry+ x d[n "s wrong *annel1 v ne>ly t]m9at$ 9 8 premature suffocation4 #8,he is s jolly gre56' said ,*>ley :5 he recov]$1 z an apology to ! company = 8 unpolite behavi\r4 ,! ,dodg] said no?+1 b he smoo!d ,oliv]'s hair ov] 8 eyes1 & said he'd "k bett]1 by & by2 ^u :i* ! old g5tleman1 obs]v+ ,oliv]'s col\r m\nt+1 *ang$ ! subject by ask+ :e!r !re _h be5 mu* ( a cr[d at ! execution t morn+8 ,?is made him wond] m & m2 = x 0 pla9 f ! replies ( ! two boys t !y _h bo? be5 !re2 & ,oliv] naturally wond]$ h[ !y c\ld possibly h f\nd "t to be s v indu/ri\s4 ,:5 ! breakfa/ 0 cle>$ away2 ! m]ry old g5tlman & ! two boys play$ at a v curi\s & uncommon game1 :i* 0 p]=m$ 9 ?is way4 ,! m]ry old g5tleman1 plac+ a snuff-box 9 "o pocket ( 8 tr\s]s1 a note-case 9 ! o!r1 & a wat* 9 8 wai/coat pocket1 ) a gu>d-*a9 r\nd 8 neck1 & /ick+ a mock diamond p9 9 8 %irt3 button$ 8 coat tight r\nd him1 & putt+ 8 spectacle-case & h&k]*ief 9 8 pockets1 trott$ up & d[n ! room ) a /ick1 9 imitation ( ! mann] 9 :i* old g5tlem5 walk ab\t ! /reets any h\r 9 ! day4 ,sometimes he /opp$ at ! fire-place1 & sometimes at ! door1 mak+ believe t he 0 />+ ) all 8 might into %op-w9d[s4 ,at su* times1 he w\ld look con/antly r\nd him1 = fe> ( ?ieves1 & w\ld keep slapp+ all 8 pockets 9 turn1 to see t he hadn't lo/ any?+1 9 su* a v funny & natural mann]1 t ,oliv] laugh$ till ! te>s ran d[n 8 face4 ,all ?is "t1 ! two boys foll[$ him closely ab\t3 gett+ out ( 8 sight1 s nimbly1 e "t he turn$ r\nd1 t x 0 impossible to foll[ _! motions4 ,at la/1 ! ,dodg] trod ^u 8 toes1 or ran ^u 8 boot accid5tly1 :ile ,*>ley ,bates /umbl$ up aga9/ him beh9d2 & 9 t "o mom5t !y took f him1 ) ! mo/ extraord9>y rapidity1 snuff-box1 note-case1 wat*-gu>d1 *a91 %irt-p91 pocket-h&k]*ief1 ev5 ! spectacle-case4 ,if ! old g5tlman felt a h& 9 any "o ( 8 pockets1 he cri$ out :]e x 02 & !n ! game began all ov] aga94 ,:5 ?is game _h be5 play$ a great _m times1 a c\ple ( "y ladies call$ to see ! "y g5tleman2 "o ( :om 0 nam$ ,bet1 & ! o!r ,nancy4 ,!y wore a good deal ( hair1 n v neatly turn$ up beh9d1 & 7 r untidy ab\t ! %oes & /ock+s4 ,!y 7 n exactly pretty1 p]haps2 b !y _h a great deal ( col\r 9 _! faces1 & look$ q /\t & he>ty4 ,be+ rem>kably free & agreeable 9 _! mann]s1 ,oliv] ?\ght !m v nice girls inde$4 ,z !re is no d\bt !y 74 ,! visitors /opp$ a long "t4 ,spirits 7 produc$1 9 consequ5ce ( "o ( ! "y ladies compla9+ ( a coldness 9 h] inside2 & ! conv]sation took a v convivial & improv+ turn4 ,at l5g?1 ,*>ley ,bates express$ 8 op9ion t x 0 "t to pad ! ho(4 ,?is1 x occurr$ to ,oliv]1 mu/ be ,fr5* = go+ out2 = directly aft]w>ds1 ! ,dodg]1 & ,*>ley1 & ! two "y ladies1 w5t away toge!r1 hav+ be5 k9dly furni%$ by ! amiable old ,jew ) money to sp5d4 #8,!re1 my de>1' said ,fag94 #8,t's a pleasant life1 isn't x8 ,!y h gone out = ! day4' #8,h !y done "w1 sir8' inquir$ ,oliv]4 #8,yes1' said ! ,jew2 #8t is1 unless !y %\ld unexpect$ly come across any1 :5 !y are out2 & !y won't neglect x1 if !y d1 my de>1 dep5d ^u x4 ,make #8em y\r models1 my de>4 ,make #8em y\r models1' tapp+ ! fire-%ovel on ! he>? to add =ce to 8 words2 #8d ev]y?+ !y bid y1 & take _! advice 9 all matt]s--especially ! ,dodg]'s1 my de>4 ,he'll be a great man himself1 & w make y "o too1 if y take patt]n by him4--,is my h&k]*ief hang+ out ( my pocket1 my de>8' said ! ,jew1 /opp+ %ort4 #8,yes1 sir1' said ,oliv]4 #8,see if y c take x out1 )\t my feel+ x2 z y saw !m d1 :5 we 7 at play ?is morn+4' ,oliv] held up ! bottom ( ! pocket ) "o h&1 z he _h se5 ! ,dodg] hold x1 & drew ! h&k]*ief lightly out ( x ) ! o!r4 #8,is x gone8' cri$ ! ,jew4 #8,"h x is1 sir1' said ,oliv]1 %[+ x 9 8 h&4 #8,y're a clev] boy1 my de>1' said ! playful old g5tleman1 patt+ ,oliv] on ! head approv+ly4 #8,i nev] saw a %>p] lad4 ,"h's a %ill+ = y4 ,if y g on1 9 ?is way1 y'll be ! greate/ man ( ! "t4 ,& n[ come "h1 & ,i'll %[ y h[ to take ! m>ks out ( ! h&k]*iefs4' ,oliv] wond]$ :at pick+ ! old g5tleman's pocket 9 play1 _h to d ) 8 *ances ( be+ a great man4 ,b1 ?9k+ t ! ,jew1 be+ s mu* 8 s5ior1 mu/ "k be/1 he foll[$ him quietly to ! table1 & 0 soon deeply involv$ 9 8 new /udy4 ,,*apt] ,x -- ,,oliv] ,,becomes ,,bett] ,,acqua9t$ ,,) ,,! ,,*>act]s ,,( ,,8 ,,new ,,associates2 ,,& ,,pur*ases ,,exp]i5ce ,,at ,a ,,high ,,price4 ,,be+ ,a ,,%ort1 ,,b ,,v ,,important ,,*apt]1 ,,9 ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,= _m days1 ,oliv] rema9$ 9 ! ,jew's room1 pick+ ! m>ks out ( ! pocket-h&k]*ief1 7( :i* a great numb] 7 br\ght home17 & sometimes tak+ "p 9 ! game already describ$3 :i* ! two boys & ! ,jew play$1 regul>ly1 e morn+4 ,at l5g?1 he began to langui% = fre% air1 & took _m occasions ( e>ne/ly entreat+ ! old g5tleman to all[ him to g out to "w ) 8 two companions4 ,oliv] 0 r5d]$ ! m anxi\s to be actively employ$1 by :at he _h se5 ( ! /]n morality ( ! old g5tleman's "*4 ,:5ev] ! ,dodg] or ,*>ley ,bates came home at night1 empty-h&$1 he w\ld expatiate ) great vehem5ce on ! mis]y ( idle & lazy habits2 & w\ld en=ce ^u !m ! necessity ( an active life1 by s5d+ !m supp]less to b$4 ,on "o occasion1 inde$1 he ev5 w5t s f> z to knock !m bo? d[n a flight ( /airs2 b ?is 0 c>ry+ out 8 virtu\s precepts to an unusual ext5t4 ,at l5g?1 "o morn+1 ,oliv] obta9$ ! p]mission he _h s eag]ly s\ght4 ,!re _h be5 no h&k]*iefs to "w ^u1 = two or ?ree days1 & ! d9n]s _h be5 r meagre4 ,p]haps ^! 7 reasons = ! old g5tleman's giv+ 8 ass5t2 b1 :e!r !y 7 or no1 he told ,oliv] he might g1 & plac$ him "u ! jo9t gu>dian%ip ( ,*>ley ,bates1 & 8 fri5d ! ,dodg]4 ,! ?ree boys salli$ out2 ! ,dodg] ) 8 coat-sleeves tuck$ up1 & 8 hat cock$1 z usual2 ,ma/] ,bates saunt]+ along ) 8 h&s 9 8 pockets2 & ,oliv] betwe5 !m1 wond]+ :]e !y 7 go+1 & :at bran* ( manufacture he w\ld be in/ruct$ 91 fir/4 ,! pace at :i* !y w5t1 0 su* a v lazy1 ill-look+ saunt]1 t ,oliv] soon began to ?9k 8 companions 7 go+ to deceive ! old g5tleman1 by n go+ to "w at all4 ,! ,dodg] _h a vici\s prop5sity1 too1 ( pull+ ! caps f ! heads ( small boys & toss+ !m d[n areas2 :ile ,*>ley ,bates exhibit$ "s v loose notions conc]n+ ! rights ( prop]ty1 by pilf]+ div]s apples & onions f ! /alls at ! k5nel sides1 & ?ru/+ !m into pockets :i* 7 s surpris+ly capaci\s1 t !y seem$ to und]m9e 8 :ole suit ( clo!s 9 e direction4 ,^! ?+s look$ s bad1 t ,oliv] 0 on ! po9t ( decl>+ 8 int5tion ( seek+ 8 way back1 9 ! be/ way he c\ld2 :5 8 ?\ghts 7 sudd5ly direct$ into ano!r *annel1 by a v my/]i\s *ange ( behavi\r on ! "p ( ! ,dodg]4 ,!y 7 j em]g+ f a n>r[ c\rt n f> f ! op5 squ>e 9 ,cl]k5well1 :i* is yet call$1 by "s /range p]v]sion ( t]ms1 #8,! ,gre5'3 :5 ! ,dodg] made a sudd5 /op2 &1 lay+ 8 f+] on 8 lip1 drew 8 companions back aga91 ) ! greate/ caution & circumspection4 #8,:at's ! matt]8' dem&$ ,oliv]4 #8,hu%6' repli$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,d y see t old cove at ! book-/all8' #8,! old g5tleman ov] ! way8' said ,oliv]4 #8,yes1 ,i see him4' #8,he'll d1' said ! ,dodg]4 #8,a prime plant1' obs]v$ ,ma/] ,*>ley ,bates4 ,oliv] look$ f "o to ! o!r1 ) ! greate/ surprise2 b he 0 n p]mitt$ to make any inquiries2 = ! two boys walk$ /eal?ily across ! road1 & slunk close beh9d ! old g5tleman t[>ds :om 8 att5tion _h be5 direct$4 ,oliv] walk$ a few paces aft] !m2 &1 n kn[+ :e!r to advance or retire1 /ood look+ on 9 sil5t amazem5t4 ,! old g5tleman 0 a v respectable-look+ p]sonage1 ) a p[d]$ head & gold spectacles4 ,he 0 dress$ 9 a bottle-gre5 coat ) a black velvet coll>2 wore :ite tr\s]s2 & c>ri$ a sm>t bamboo cane "u 8 arm4 ,he _h tak5 up a book f ! /all1 & !re he /ood1 read+ away1 z h>d z if he 7 9 8 elb[-*air1 9 8 own /udy4 ,x is v possible t he fanci$ himself !re1 inde$2 = x 0 pla91 f 8 ab/raction1 t he saw n ! book-/all1 nor ! /reet1 nor ! boys1 nor1 9 %ort1 any?+ b ! book itself3 :i* he 0 read+ /raight ?r\gh3 turn+ ov] ! leaf :5 he got to ! bottom ( a page1 beg9n+ at ! top l9e ( ! next "o1 & go+ regul>ly on1 ) ! greate/ int]e/ & eag]ness4 ,:at 0 ,oliv]'s horror & al>m z he /ood a few paces (f1 look+ on ) 8 eyelids z wide op5 z !y w\ld possibly g1 to see ! ,dodg] plunge 8 h& into ! old g5tleman's pocket1 & draw f !nce a h&k]*ief6 ,to see him h& ! same to ,*>ley ,bates2 & f9ally to behold !m1 bo? runn+ away r\nd ! corn] at full spe$6 ,9 an in/ant ! :ole my/]y ( ! hank]*iefs1 & ! wat*es1 & ! jewels1 & ! ,jew1 ru%$ ^u ! boy's m9d4 ,he /ood1 = a mom5t1 ) ! blood s t+l+ ?r\gh all 8 ve9s f t]ror1 t he felt z if he 7 9 a burn+ fire2 !n1 confus$ & fright5$1 he took to 8 heels2 &1 n kn[+ :at he did1 made (f z fa/ z he c\ld lay 8 feet to ! gr\nd4 ,?is 0 all done 9 a m9ute's space4 ,9 ! v in/ant :5 ,oliv] began to run1 ! old g5tleman1 putt+ 8 h& to 8 pocket1 & miss+ 8 h&k]*ief1 turn$ %>p r\nd4 ,see+ ! boy scudd+ away at su* a rapid pace1 he v naturally conclud$ him to be ! depr$ator2 & %\t+ #8,/op ?ief6' ) all 8 might1 made (f aft] him1 book 9 h&4 ,b ! old g5tleman 0 n ! only p]son :o rais$ ! hue-&-cry4 ,! ,dodg] & ,ma/] ,bates1 unwill+ to attract public att5tion by runn+ d[n ! op5 /reet1 _h m]ely retir$ into ! v fir/ doorway r\nd ! corn]4 ,!y no soon] he>d ! cry1 & saw ,oliv] runn+1 ?an1 guess+ exactly h[ ! matt] /ood1 !y issu$ =? ) great promptitude2 &1 %\t+ #8,/op ?ief6' too1 jo9$ 9 ! pursuit l good citiz5s4 ,al?\gh ,oliv] _h be5 br\ght up by philosoph]s1 he 0 n !oretically acqua9t$ ) ! beautiful axiom t self-pres]vation is ! fir/ law ( nature4 ,if he _h be51 p]haps he w\ld h be5 prep>$ = ?is4 ,n be+ prep>$1 h[ev]1 x al>m$ him ! m2 s away he w5t l ! w9d1 ) ! old g5tleman & ! two boys ro>+ & %\t+ beh9d him4 #8,/op ?ief6 ,/op ?ief6' ,!re is a magic 9 ! s\nd4 ,! tradesman leaves 8 c\nt]1 & ! c>-man 8 waggon2 ! but*] ?r[s d[n 8 tray2 ! bak] 8 basket2 ! milkman 8 pail2 ! err&-boy 8 p>cels2 ! s*ool-boy 8 m>bles2 ! pavi\r 8 pickaxe2 ! *ild 8 battl$ore4 ,away !y run1 pell-mell1 helt]-skelt]1 slap-da%3 te>+1 yell+1 scream+1 knock+ d[n ! pass5g]s z !y turn ! corn]s1 r\s+ up ! dogs1 & a/oni%+ ! f[ls3 & /reets1 squ>es1 & c\rts1 re-e*o ) ! s\nd4 #8,/op ?ief6 ,/op ?ief6' ,! cry is tak5 up by a hundr$ voices1 & ! cr[d accumulate at e turn+4 ,away !y fly1 spla%+ ?r\gh ! mud1 & rattl+ along ! pavem5ts3 up g ! w9d[s1 out run ! p1 onw>d be> ! mob1 a :ole audi5ce des]t ,pun* 9 ! v ?icke/ ( ! plot1 &1 jo9+ ! ru%+ ?rong1 swell ! %\t1 & l5d fre% vig\r to ! cry1 #8,/op ?ief6 ,/op ?ief6' #8,/op ?ief6 ,/op ?ief6' ,!re is a passion = hunt+ some?+ deeply implant$ 9 ! human brea/4 ,"o wret*$ brea?less *ild1 pant+ ) exhau/ion2 t]ror 9 8 looks2 agony 9 8 eyes2 l>ge drops ( p]spiration /ream+ d[n 8 face2 /ra9s e n]ve to make head ^u 8 pursu]s2 & z !y foll[ on 8 track1 & ga9 ^u him e in/ant1 !y hail 8 decreas+ /r5g? ) joy4 #8,/op ?ief6' ,ay1 /op him = ,god's sake1 7 x only 9 m]cy6 ,/opp$ at la/6 ,a clev] bl[4 ,he is d[n ^u ! pavem5t2 & ! cr[d eag]ly ga!r r\nd him3 ea* new com]1 jo/l+ & /ruggl+ ) ! o!rs to cat* a glimpse4 #8,/& aside6' #8,give him a little air6' #8,nons5se6 he don't des]ve x4' #8,:]e's ! g5tleman8' #8,"h 8 is1 com+ d[n ! /reet4' #8,make room !re = ! g5tleman6' #8,is ?is ! boy1 sir6' #8,yes4' ,oliv] lay1 cov]$ ) mud & du/1 & ble$+ f ! m\?1 look+ wildly r\nd ^u ! heap ( faces t surr\nd$ him1 :5 ! old g5tleman 0 (fici\sly dragg$ & pu%$ into ! circle by ! =emo/ ( ! pursu]s4 #8,yes1' said ! g5tleman1 #8,i am afraid x is ! boy4' #8,afraid6' murmur$ ! cr[d4 #8,t's a good #8un6' #8,poor fell[6' said ! g5tleman1 #8he has hurt himself4' #8,i did t1 sir1' said a great lubb]ly fell[1 /epp+ =w>d2 #8& preci\sly ,i cut my knuckle ag9' 8 m\?4 ,i /opp$ him1 sir4' ,! fell[ t\*$ 8 hat ) a gr91 expect+ some?+ = 8 pa9s2 b1 ! old g5tleman1 eye+ him ) an expression ( dislike1 look anxi\sly r\nd1 z if he contemplat$ runn+ away himself3 :i* x is v possible he might h attempt$ to d1 & ?us h af=d$ ano!r *ase1 _h n a police (fic] 7:o is g5]ally ! la/ p]son to arrive 9 su* cases7 at t mom5t made 8 way ?r\gh ! cr[d1 & seiz$ ,oliv] by ! coll>4 #8,come1 get up1' said ! man1 r\ghly4 #8,x wasn't me inde$1 sir4 ,inde$1 inde$1 x 0 two o!r boys1' said ,oliv]1 clasp+ 8 h&s passionately1 & look+ r\nd4 #8,!y are "h some:]e4' #8,oh no1 !y a9't1' said ! (fic]4 ,he meant ?is to be ironical1 b x 0 true besides2 = ! ,dodg] & ,*>ley ,bates _h fil$ (f d[n ! fir/ conv5i5t c\rt !y came to4 #8,come1 get up6' #8,don't hurt him1' said ! old g5tleman1 compassionately4 #8,oh no1 ,i won't hurt him1' repli$ ! (fic]1 te>+ 8 jacket half (f 8 back1 9 pro( !re(4 #8,come1 ,i "k y2 x won't d4 ,w y /& ^u y\r legs1 y "y devil8' ,oliv]1 :o c\ld h>dly /&1 made a %ift to raise himself on 8 feet1 & 0 at once lugg$ along ! /reets by ! jacket-coll>1 at a rapid pace4 ,! g5tleman walk$ on ) !m by ! (fic]'s side2 & z _m ( ! cr[d z c\ld a*ieve ! feat1 got a little ahead1 & />$ back at ,oliv] f "t to "t4 ,! boys %\t$ 9 triumph2 & on !y w5t4 ,,*apt] ,,xi -- ,,treats ,,( ,,mr4 ,,fang ,,! ,,police ,,magi/rate2 ,,& ,,furni%es ,a ,,slight ,,specim5 ,,( ,,8 ,,mode ,,( ,,adm9i/]+ ,,ju/ice ,! (f5ce _h be5 committ$ )9 ! di/rict1 & inde$ 9 ! imm$iate neighborhood (1 a v notori\s metropolitan police (fice4 ,! cr[d _h only ! satisfaction ( accompany+ ,oliv] ?r\gh two or ?ree /reets1 & d[n a place call$ ,mutton ,hill1 :5 he 0 l$ b5ea? a l[ ar*way1 & up a dirty c\rt1 into ?is disp5s>y ( summ>y ju/ice1 by ! back way4 ,x 0 a small pav$ y>d into :i* !y turn$2 & "h !y enc\nt]$ a /\t man ) a bun* ( :isk]s on 8 face1 & a bun* ( keys 9 8 h&4 #8,:at's ! matt] n[8' said ! man c>elessly4 #8,a "y fogle-hunt]1' repli$ ! man :o _h ,oliv] 9 *>ge4 #8,are y ! p>ty t's be5 robb$1 sir8' inquir$ ! man ) ! keys4 #8,yes1 ,i am1' repli$ ! old g5tleman2 #8b ,i am n sure t ?is boy actually took ! h&k]*ief4 ,i--,i w\ld r n press ! case4' #8,mu/ g be=e ! magi/rate n[1 sir1' repli$ ! man4 #8,8 wor%ip w be dis5gag$ 9 half a m9ute4 ,n[1 "y gall[s6' ,?is 0 an invitation = ,oliv] to ent] ?r\gh a door :i* he unlock$ z he spoke1 & :i* l$ into a /one cell4 ,"h he 0 se>*$2 & no?+ be+ f\nd ^u him1 lock$ up4 ,?is cell 0 9 %ape & size some?+ l an area cell>1 only n s light4 ,x 0 mo/ intol]ably dirty2 = x 0 ,monday morn+2 & x _h be5 t5ant$ by six drunk5 p1 :o _h be5 lock$ up1 else:]e1 s9ce ,saturday night4 ,b ?is is little4 ,9 our /ation-h\ses1 m5 & wom5 are e night conf9$ on ! mo/ trivial *>ges--! ^w is wor? not+--9 dungeons1 comp>$ ) :i*1 ^? 9 ,newgate1 occupi$ by ! mo/ atroci\s felons1 tri$1 f\nd guilty1 & "u s5t5ce ( dea?1 are palaces4 ,let any "o :o d\bts ?is1 comp>e ! two4 ,! old g5tleman look$ almo/ z rueful z ,oliv] :5 ! key grat$ 9 ! lock4 ,he turn$ ) a sigh to ! book1 :i* _h be5 ! innoc5t cause ( all ?is di/urbance4 #8,!re is some?+ 9 t boy's face1' said ! old g5tleman to himself z he walk$ sl[ly away1 tapp+ 8 *9 ) ! cov] ( ! book1 9 a ?\ghtful mann]2 #8some?+ t t\*es & int]e/s me4 ,c he be innoc5t8 ,he look$ l--,bye ! bye1' exclaim$ ! old g5tleman1 halt+ v abruptly1 & />+ up into ! sky1 #8,bless my s\l6--:]e h ,i se5 some?+ l t look be=e8' ,aft] mus+ = "s m9utes1 ! old g5tleman walk$1 ) ! same m$itative face1 into a back ant]oom op5+ f ! y>d2 & !re1 retir+ into a corn]1 call$ up be=e 8 m9d's eye a va/ amphi!atre ( faces ov] :i* a dusky curta9 _h hung = _m ye>s4 #8,no1' said ! old g5tleman1 %ak+ 8 head2 #8x mu/ be imag9ation4 ,he w&]$ ov] !m aga94 ,he _h call$ !m into view1 & x 0 n easy to replace ! %r\d t _h s long conceal$ !m4 ,!re 7 ! faces ( fri5ds1 & foes1 & ( _m t _h be5 almo/ /rang]s pe]+ intrusively f ! cr[d2 !re 7 ! faces ( "y & bloom+ girls t 7 n[ old wom52 !re 7 faces t ! grave _h *ang$ & clos$ ^u1 b :i* ! m9d1 sup]ior to its p[]1 /ill dress$ 9 _! old fre%ness & beauty1 call+ back ! lu/re ( ! eyes1 ! brightness ( ! smile1 ! beam+ ( ! s\l ?r\gh its mask ( clay1 & :isp]+ ( beauty beyond ! tomb1 *ang$ b to be height5$1 & tak5 f e>? only to be set up z a light1 to %$ a s(t & g5tle gl[ ^u ! pa? to ,heav54 ,b ! old g5tleman c\ld recall no "o c\nt5ance ( :i* ,oliv]'s features bore a trace4 ,s1 he heav$ a sigh ov] ! recollections he awak5$2 & be+1 happily = himself1 an abs5t old g5tleman1 buri$ !m aga9 9 ! pages ( ! mu/y book4 ,he 0 r\s$ by a t\* on ! %\ld]1 & a reque/ f ! man ) ! keys to foll[ him into ! (fice4 ,he clos$ 8 book ha/ily2 & 0 at once u%]$ into ! impos+ pres5ce ( ! r5[n$ ,mr4 ,fang4 ,! (fice 0 a front p>l\r1 ) a panell$ wall4 ,mr4 ,fang sat beh9d a b>1 at ! upp] end2 & on "o side ! door 0 a sort ( wood5 p5 9 :i* poor little ,oliv] 0 already deposit$2 trembl+ v mu* at ! awfulness ( ! sc5e4 ,mr4 ,fang 0 a lean1 long-back$1 /iff-neck$1 middle-siz$ man1 ) no great quantity ( hair1 & :at he _h1 gr[+ on ! back & sides ( 8 head4 ,8 face 0 /]n1 & mu* flu%$4 ,if he 7 really n 9 ! habit ( dr9k+ r m ?an 0 exactly good = him1 he might h br\ght action aga9/ 8 c\nt5ance = libel1 & h recov]$ heavy damages4 ,! old g5tleman b[$ respectfully2 & advanc+ to ! magi/rate's desk1 said1 suit+ ! action to ! ^w1 #8,t is my "n & address1 sir4' ,he !n )drew a pace or two2 &1 ) ano!r polite & g5tlemanly incl9ation ( ! head1 wait$ to be que/ion$4 ,n[1 x s happ5$ t ,mr4 ,fang 0 at t mom5t p]us+ a lead+ article 9 a newspap] ( ! morn+1 adv]t+ to "s rec5t decision ( 81 & comm5d+ him1 = ! ?ree hundr$ & fiftie? "t1 to ! special & p>ticul> notice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ! ,home ,dep>tm5t4 ,he 0 out ( temp]2 & he look$ up ) an angry sc[l4 #8,:o are y8' said ,mr4 ,fang4 ,! old g5tleman po9t$1 ) "s surprise1 to 8 c>d4 #8,(fic]6' said ,mr4 ,fang1 toss+ ! c>d contemptu\sly away ) ! newspap]4 #8,:o is ?is fell[8' #8,my "n1 sir1' said ! old g5tleman1 speak+ l a g5tleman1 #8my "n1 sir1 is ,br[nl[4 ,p]mit me to inquire ! "n ( ! magi/rate :o (f]s a gratuit\s & unprovok$ insult to a respectable p]son1 "u ! protection ( ! b5*4' ,say+ ?is1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ look$ ar\nd ! (fice z if 9 se>* ( "s p]son :o w\ld af=d him ! requir$ in=mation4 #8,(fic]6' said ,mr4 ,fang1 ?r[+ ! pap] on "o side1 #8:at's ?is fell[ *>g$ )8' #8,he's n *>g$ at all1 y\r wor%ip1' repli$ ! (fic]4 #8,he appe>s aga9/ ?is boy1 y\r wor%ip4' ,8 wor%ip knew ?is p]fectly well2 b x 0 a good annoyance1 & a safe "o4 #8,appe>s aga9/ ! boy1 does he8' said ,mr4 ,fang1 survey+ ,mr4 ,br[nl[ contemptu\sly f head to foot4 #8,swe> him6' #8,be=e ,i am sworn1 ,i mu/ beg to say "o ^w1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8& t is1 t ,i really nev]1 )\t actual exp]i5ce1 c\ld h believ$--' #8,hold y\r tongue1 sir6' said ,mr4 ,fang1 p]emptorily4 #8,i w n1 sir6' repli$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,hold y\r tongue ?is in/ant1 or ,i'll h y turn$ out ( ! (fice6' said ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,y're an insol5t imp]t95t fell[4 ,h[ d>e y bully a magi/rate6' #8,:at6' exclaim$ ! old g5tleman1 r$d5+4 #8,swe> ?is p]son6' said ,fang to ! cl]k4 #8,i'll n he> ano!r ^w4 ,swe> him4' ,mr4 ,br[nl['s indignation 0 greatly r\s$2 b reflect+ p]haps1 t he might only injure ! boy by giv+ v5t to x1 he suppress$ 8 feel+s & submitt$ to be sworn at once4 #8,n[1' said ,fang1 #8:at's ! *>ge aga9/ ?is boy8 ,:at h y got to say1 sir8' #8,i 0 /&+ at a book/all--' ,mr4 ,br[nl[ began4 #8,hold y\r tongue1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,policeman6 ,:]e's ! policeman8 ,"h1 swe> ?is policeman4 ,n[1 policeman1 :at is ?is8' ,! policeman1 ) becom+ humility1 relat$ h[ he _h tak5 ! *>ge2 h[ he _h se>*$ ,oliv]1 & f\nd no?+ on 8 p]son2 & h[ t 0 all he knew ab\t x4 #8,are !re any witnesses8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,none1 y\r wor%ip1' repli$ ! policeman4 ,mr4 ,fang sat sil5t = "s m9utes1 & !n1 turn+ r\nd to ! prosecutor1 said 9 a t[]+ passion4 #8,d y mean to /ate :at y\r compla9t aga9/ ?is boy is1 man1 or d y n8 ,y h be5 sworn4 ,n[1 if y /& !re1 refus+ to give evid5ce1 ,i'll puni% y = disrespect to ! b5*2 ,i w1 by--' ,by :at1 or by :om1 nobody kn[s1 = ! cl]k & jailor c\gh$ v l\d1 j at ! "r mom5t2 & ! =m] dropp$ a heavy book ^u ! floor1 ?us prev5t+ ! ^w f be+ he>d--accid5tly1 ( c\rse4 ,) _m int]ruptions1 & repeat$ insults1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ contriv$ to /ate 8 case2 obs]v+ t1 9 ! surprise ( ! mom5t1 he _h run aft] ! boy because he _h saw him runn+ away2 & express+ 8 hope t1 if ! magi/rate %\ld believe him1 al?\gh n actually ! ?ief1 to be connect$ ) ! ?ieves1 he w\ld deal z l5i5tly ) him z ju/ice w\ld all[4 #8,he has be5 hurt already1' said ! old g5tleman 9 conclusion4 #8,& ,i fe>1' he add$1 ) great en]gy1 look+ t[>ds ! b>1 #8,i really fe> t he is ill4' #8,oh6 yes1 ,i d>e say6' said ,mr4 ,fang1 ) a sne]4 #8,come1 none ( y\r tricks "h1 y "y vagabond2 !y won't d4 ,:at's y\r "n8' ,oliv] tri$ to reply b 8 tongue fail$ him4 ,he 0 deadly pale2 & ! :ole place seem$ turn+ r\nd & r\nd4 #8,:at's y\r "n1 y h>d5$ sc\ndrel8' dem&$ ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,(fic]1 :at's 8 "n8' ,?is 0 address$ to a bluff old fell[1 9 a /rip$ wai/coat1 :o 0 /&+ by ! b>4 ,he b5t ov] ,oliv]1 & repeat$ ! inquiry2 b f9d+ him really incapable ( und]/&+ ! "q2 & kn[+ t 8 n reply+ w\ld only infuriate ! magi/rate ! m1 & add to ! sev]ity ( 8 s5t5ce2 he haz>d$ a guess4 #8,he says 8 "n's ,tom ,:ite1 y\r wor%ip1' said ! k9d-he>t$ ?ief-tak]4 #8,oh1 he won't speak out1 won't he8' said ,fang4 #8,v well1 v well4 ,:]e does he live8' #8,:]e he c1 y\r wor%ip1' repli$ ! (fic]2 aga9 pret5d+ to receive ,oliv]'s answ]4 #8,has he any p>5ts8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,he says !y di$ 9 8 infancy1 y\r wor%ip1' repli$ ! (fic]3 haz>d+ ! usual reply4 ,at ?is po9t ( ! inquiry1 ,oliv] rais$ 8 head2 &1 look+ r\nd ) implor+ eyes1 murmur$ a feeble pray] = a draught ( wat]4 #8,/uff & nons5se6' said ,mr4 ,fang3 #8don't try to make a fool ( me4' #8,i ?9k he really is ill1 y\r wor%ip1' remon/rat$ ! (fic]4 #8,i "k bett]1' said ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,take c>e ( him1 (fic]1' said ! old g5tleman1 rais+ 8 h&s in/9ctively2 #8he'll fall d[n4' #8,/& away1 (fic]1' cri$ ,fang2 #8let him1 if he likes4' ,oliv] avail$ himself ( ! k9d p]mission1 & fell to ! floor 9 a fa9t+ fit4 ,! m5 9 ! (fice look$ at ea* o!r1 b no "o d>$ to /ir4 #8,i knew he 0 %amm+1' said ,fang1 z if ?is 7 inconte/able pro( ( ! fact4 #8,let him lie !re2 he'll soon be tir$ ( t4' #8,h[ d y propose to deal ) ! case1 sir8' inquir$ ! cl]k 9 a l[ voice4 #8,summ>ily1' repli$ ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,he /&s committ$ = ?ree mon?s--h>d lab\r ( c\rse4 ,cle> ! (fice4' ,! door 0 op5$ = ?is purpose1 & a c\ple ( m5 7 prep>+ to c>ry ! ins5sible boy to 8 cell2 :5 an eld]ly man ( dec5t b poor appe>ance1 clad 9 an old suit ( black1 ru%$ ha/ily into ! (fice1 & advanc$ t[>ds ! b5*4 #8,/op1 /op6 don't take him away6 ,= ,heav5's sake /op a mom5t6' cri$ ! new com]1 brea?less ) ha/e4 ,al?\gh ! presid+ ,g5ii 9 su* an (fice z ?is1 ex]cise a summ>y & arbitr>y p[] ov] ! lib]ties1 ! good "n1 ! "*1 almo/ ! lives1 ( ,h] ,maje/y's subjects1 expecially ( ! poor] class2 & al?\gh1 )9 su* walls1 en\gh fanta/ic tricks are daily play$ to make ! angels bl9d ) weep+2 !y are clos$ to ! public1 save ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! daily press4,footnote3 ,or 7 virtually1 !n4 ,mr4 ,fang 0 consequ5tly n a little indignant to see an unbidd5 gue/ ent] 9 su* irrev]5t disord]4 #8,:at is ?is8 ,:o is ?is8 ,turn ?is man out4 ,cle> ! (fice6' cri$ ,mr4 ,fang4 #8,i w speak1' cri$ ! man2 #8,i w n be turn$ out4 ,i saw x all4 ,i keep ! book-/all4 ,i dem& to be sworn4 ,i w n be put d[n4 ,mr4 ,fang1 y mu/ he> me4 ,y mu/ n refuse1 sir4' ,! man 0 "r4 ,8 mann] 0 det]m9$2 & ! matt] 0 gr[+ r too s]i\s to be hu%$ up4 #8,swe> ! man1' gr[l$ ,mr4 ,fang1 ) a v ill grace4 #8,n[1 man1 :at h y got to say8' #8,?is1' said ! man3 #8,i saw ?ree boys3 two o!rs & ! prison] "h3 loit]+ on ! opposite side ( ! way1 :5 ?is g5tleman 0 read+4 ,! robb]y 0 committ$ by ano!r boy4 ,i saw x done2 & ,i saw t ?is boy 0 p]fectly amaz$ & /upifi$ by x4' ,hav+ by ?is "t recov]$ a little brea?1 ! wor?y book-/all keep] proce$$ to relate1 9 a m coh]5t mann] ! exact circum/ances ( ! robb]y4 #8,:y didn't y come "h be=e8' said ,fang1 aft] a pause4 #8,i hadn't a s\l to m9d ! %op1' repli$ ! man4 #8,ev]ybody :o c\ld h help$ me1 _h jo9$ 9 ! pursuit4 ,i c\ld get nobody till five m9utes ago2 & ,i've run "h all ! way4' #8,! prosecutor 0 read+1 0 he8' inquir$ ,fang1 aft] ano!r pause4 #8,yes1' repli$ ! man4 #8,! v book he has 9 8 h&4' #8,oh1 t book1 eh8' said ,fang4 #8,is x paid =8' #8,no1 x is n1' repli$ ! man1 ) a smile4 #8,de> me1 ,i =got all ab\t x6' exclaim$ ! abs5t old g5tleman1 innoc5tly4 #8,a nice p]son to pref] a *>ge aga9/ a poor boy6' said ,fang1 ) a comical ef=t to look humane4 #8,i consid]1 sir1 t y h obta9$ possession ( t book1 "u v suspici\s & disreputable circum/ances2 & y may ?9k y\rself v =tunate t ! own] ( ! prop]ty decl9es to prosecute4 ,let ?is be a lesson to y1 my man1 or ! law w ov]take y yet4 ,! boy is dis*>g$4 ,cle> ! (fice6' #8,d--n me6' cri$ ! old g5tleman1 bur/+ out ) ! rage he _h kept d[n s long1 #8d--n me6 ,i'll--' #8,cle> ! (fice6' said ! magi/rate4 #8,(fic]s1 d y he>8 ,cle> ! (fice6' ,! m&ate 0 obey$2 & ! indignant ,mr4 ,br[nl[ 0 convey$ out1 ) ! book 9 "o h&1 & ! bamboo cane 9 ! o!r3 9 a p]fect phr5zy ( rage & defiance4 ,he rea*$ ! y>d2 & 8 passion vani%$ 9 a mom5t4 ,little ,oliv] ,twi/ lay on 8 back on ! pavem5t1 ) 8 %irt unbutton$1 & 8 temples ba!d ) wat]2 8 face a deadly :ite2 & a cold tremble convuls+ 8 :ole frame4 #8,poor boy1 poor boy6' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 b5d+ ov] him4 #8,call a coa*1 somebody1 pray4 ,directly6' ,a coa* 0 obta9$1 & ,oliv] hav+ be5 c>efully laid on ! seat1 ! old g5tleman got 9 & sat himself on ! o!r4 #8,may ,i accompany y8' said ! book-/all keep]1 look+ 94 #8,bless me1 yes1 my de> sir1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[ quickly4 #8,i =got y4 ,de>1 de>6 ,i h ?is unhappy book /ill6 ,jump 94 ,poor fell[6 ,!re's no "t to lose4' ,! book-/all keep] got into ! coa*2 & away !y drove4 ,,*apt] ,,xii -- ,,9 ,,:i* ,,oliv] ,,is ,,tak5 ,,bett] ,,c>e ,,( ,,?an ,,he ,,ev] ,,0 ,,be=e4 ,,& ,,9 ,,:i* ,,! ,,n>rative ,,rev]ts ,,to ,,! ,,m]ry ,,old ,,g5tleman ,,& ,,8 ,,y\?ful ,,fri5ds4 ,! coa* rattl$ away1 ov] ne>ly ! same gr\nd z t :i* ,oliv] _h trav]s$ :5 he fir/ ent]$ ,london 9 company ) ! ,dodg]2 &1 turn+ a diff]5t way :5 x rea*$ ! ,angel at ,isl+ton1 /opp$ at l5g? be=e a neat h\se1 9 a quiet %ady /reet ne> ,p5tonville4 ,"h1 a b$ 0 prep>$1 )\t loss ( "t1 9 :i* ,mr4 ,br[nl[ saw 8 "y *>ge c>efully & com=tably deposit$2 & "h1 he 0 t5d$ ) a k9dness & solicitude t knew no b\nds4 ,b1 = _m days1 ,oliv] rema9$ ins5sible to all ! goodness ( 8 new fri5ds4 ,! sun rose & sank1 & rose & sank aga91 & _m times aft] t2 & /ill ! boy lay /ret*$ on 8 uneasy b$1 dw9dl+ away b5ea? ! dry & wa/+ heat ( fev]4 ,! worm does n "w m surely on ! dead body1 ?an does ?is sl[ creep+ fire ^u ! liv+ frame4 ,weak1 & ?91 & pallid1 he awoke at la/ f :at seem$ to h be5 a long & tr\bl$ dream4 ,feebly rais+ himself 9 ! b$1 ) 8 head re/+ on 8 trembl+ arm1 he look$ anxi\sly ar\nd4 #8,:at room is ?is8 ,:]e h ,i be5 br\ght to8' said ,oliv]4 #8,?is is n ! place ,i w5t to sleep 94' ,he utt]$ ^! words 9 a feeble voice1 be+ v fa9t & weak2 b !y 7 ov]he>d at once4 ,! curta9 at ! b$'s head 0 ha/ily drawn back1 & a mo!rly old lady1 v neatly & precisely dress$1 rose z %e undrew x1 f an arm-*air close by1 9 :i* %e _h be5 sitt+ at ne$le-"w4 #8,hu%1 my de>1' said ! old lady s(tly4 #8,y mu/ be v quiet1 or y w be ill aga92 & y h be5 v bad1--z bad z bad c\ld be1 pretty nigh4 ,lie d[n aga92 !re's a de>6' ,) ^? words1 ! old lady v g5tly plac$ ,oliv]'s head ^u ! pill[2 &1 smoo?+ back 8 hair f 8 =ehead1 look$ s k9dly & lov+ 9 8 face1 t he c\ld n help plac+ 8 little )]$ h& 9 h]s1 & draw+ x r\nd 8 neck4 #8,save u6' said ! old lady1 ) te>s 9 h] eyes4 #8,:at a grateful little de> x is4 ,pretty creetur6 ,:at w\ld 8 "m feel if %e _h sat by him z ,i h1 & c\ld see him n[6' #8,p]haps %e does see me1' :isp]$ ,oliv]1 fold+ 8 h&s toge!r2 #8p]haps %e has sat by me4 ,i almo/ feel z if %e _h4' #8,t 0 ! fev]1 my de>1' said ! old lady mildly4 #8,i suppose x 01' repli$ ,oliv]1 #8because heav5 is a long way (f2 & !y are too happy !re1 to come d[n to ! b$side ( a poor boy4 ,b if %e knew ,i 0 ill1 %e mu/ h piti$ me1 ev5 !re2 = %e 0 v ill h]self be=e %e di$4 ,%e c't "k any?+ ab\t me ?\gh1' add$ ,oliv] aft] a mom5t's sil5ce4 #8,if %e _h se5 me hurt1 x w\ld h made h] sorr[ful2 & h] face has always look$ sweet & happy1 :5 ,i h dream$ ( h]4' ,! old lady made no reply to ?is2 b wip+ h] eyes fir/1 & h] spectacles1 :i* lay on ! c\nt]pane1 aft]w>ds1 z if !y 7 "p & p>cel ( ^? features1 br\ght "s cool /uff = ,oliv] to dr9k2 & !n1 patt+ him on ! *eek1 told him he mu/ lie v quiet1 or he w\ld be ill aga94 ,s1 ,oliv] kept v /ill2 p>tly because he 0 anxi\s to obey ! k9d old lady 9 all ?+s2 & p>tly1 to tell ! tru?1 because he 0 completely exhau/$ ) :at he _h already said4 ,he soon fell into a g5tle doze1 f :i* he 0 awak5$ by ! light ( a c&le3 :i*1 be+ br\ght ne> ! b$1 %[$ him a g5tleman ) a v l>ge & l\d-tick+ gold wat* 9 8 h&1 :o felt 8 pulse1 & said he 0 a great deal bett]4 #8,y are a great deal bett]1 are y n1 my de>8' said ! g5tleman4 #8,yes1 ?ank y1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,yes1 ,i "k y are1' said ! g5tleman3 #8,y're hungry too1 an't y8' #8,no1 sir1' answ]$ ,oliv]4 #8,hem6' said ! g5tleman4 #8,no1 ,i "k y're n4 ,he is n hungry1 ,mrs4 ,b$w91' said ! g5tleman3 look+ v wise4 ,! old lady made a respectful incl9ation ( ! head1 :i* seem$ to say t %e ?\ght ! doctor 0 a v clev] man4 ,! doctor appe>$ mu* ( ! same op9ion himself4 #8,y feel sleepy1 don't y1 my de>8' said ! doctor4 #8,no1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,no1' said ! doctor1 ) a v %rewd & satisfi$ look4 #8,y're n sleepy4 ,nor ?ir/y4 ,are y8' #8,yes1 sir1 r ?ir/y1' answ]$ ,oliv]4 #8,j z ,i expect$1 ,mrs4 ,b$w91' said ! doctor4 #8,x's v natural t he %\ld be ?ir/y4 ,y may give him a little tea1 ma'am1 & "s dry toa/ )\t any butt]4 ,don't keep him too w>m1 ma'am2 b be c>eful t y don't let him be too cold2 w y h ! goodness8' ,! old lady dropp$ a curtsey4 ,! doctor1 aft] ta/+ ! cool /uff1 & express+ a qualifi$ approval ( x1 hurri$ away3 8 boots creak+ 9 a v important & weal?y mann] z he w5t d[n/airs4 ,oliv] doz$ (f aga91 soon aft] ?is2 :5 he awoke1 x 0 ne>ly twelve o'clock4 ,! old lady t5d]ly bade him good-night %ortly aft]w>ds1 & left him 9 *>ge ( a fat old woman :o _h j come3 br++ ) h]1 9 a little bundle1 a small ,pray] ,book & a l>ge nightcap4 ,putt+ ! latt] on h] head & ! =m] on ! table1 ! old woman1 aft] tell+ ,oliv] t %e _h come to sit up ) him1 drew h] *air close to ! fire & w5t (f into a s]ies ( %ort naps1 *equ]$ at frequ5t int]vals ) sundry tumbl+s =w>d1 & div]s moans & *ok+s4 ,^!1 h[ev]1 _h no worse effect ?an caus+ h] to rub h] nose v h>d1 & !n fall asleep aga94 ,& ?us ! night crept sl[ly on4 ,oliv] lay awake = "s "t1 c\nt+ ! little circles ( light :i* ! reflection ( ! ru%light-%ade ?rew ^u ! ceil+2 or trac+ ) 8 languid eyes ! intricate patt]n ( ! pap] on ! wall4 ,! d>kness & ! deep /illness ( ! room 7 v solemn2 z !y br\ght into ! boy's m9d ! ?\ght t dea? _h be5 hov]+ !re1 = _m days & nights1 & might yet fill x ) ! gloom & dread ( 8 awful pres5ce1 he turn$ 8 face ^u ! pill[1 & f]v5tly pray$ to ,heav54 ,gradually1 he fell into t deep tranquil sleep :i* ease f rec5t suff]+ alone imp>ts2 t calm & peaceful re/ :i* x is pa9 to wake f4 ,:o1 if ?is 7 dea?1 w\ld be r\s$ aga9 to all ! /ruggles & turmoils ( life2 to all its c>es = ! pres5t2 its anxieties = ! future2 m ?an all1 its we>y recollections ( ! pa/6 ,x _h be5 bright day1 = h\rs1 :5 ,oliv] op5$ 8 eyes2 he felt *e]ful & happy4 ,! crisis ( ! disease 0 safely pa/4 ,he belong$ to ! _w aga94 ,9 ?ree days' "t he 0 able to sit 9 an easy-*air1 well propp$ up ) pill[s2 &1 z he 0 /ill too weak to walk1 ,mrs4 ,b$w9 _h him c>ri$ d[n/airs into ! little h\sekeep]'s room1 :i* belong$ to h]4 ,hav+ him set1 "h1 by ! fire-side1 ! good old lady sat h]self d[n too2 &1 be+ 9 a /ate ( consid]able delight at see+ him s mu* bett]1 =?) began to cry mo/ viol5tly4 #8,nev] m9d me1 my de>1' said ! old lady2 #8,i'm only hav+ a regul> good cry4 ,!re2 x's all ov] n[2 & ,i'm q com=table4' #8,y're v1 v k9d to me1 ma'am1' said ,oliv]4 #8,well1 nev] y m9d t1 my de>1' said ! old lady2 #8t's got no?+ to d ) y\r bro?2 & x's full "t y _h x2 = ! doctor says ,mr4 ,br[nl[ may come 9 to see y ?is morn+2 & we mu/ get up our be/ looks1 because ! bett] we look1 ! m he'll be pleas$4' ,& ) ?is1 ! old lady appli$ h]self to w>m+ up1 9 a little saucepan1 a bas9 full ( bro?3 /rong en\gh1 ,oliv] ?\ght1 to furni% an ample d9n]1 :5 r$uc$ to ! regulation /r5g?1 = ?ree hundr$ & fifty paup]s1 at ! l[e/ computation4 #8,are y fond ( pictures1 de>8' inquir$ ! old lady1 see+ t ,oliv] _h fix$ 8 eyes1 mo/ int5tly1 on a portrait :i* hung aga9/ ! wall2 j opposite 8 *air4 #8,i don't q "k1 ma'am1' said ,oliv]1 )\t tak+ 8 eyes f ! canvas2 #8,i h se5 s few t ,i h>dly "k4 ,:at a beautiful1 mild face t lady's is6' #8,ah6' said ! old lady1 #8pa9t]s always make ladies out pretti] ?an !y are1 or !y w\ldn't get any cu/om1 *ild4 ,! man t inv5t$ ! ma*9e = tak+ lik5esses might h kn[n t w\ld nev] succe$2 x's a deal too hone/4 ,a deal1' said ! old lady1 laugh+ v he>tily at h] own acut5ess4 #8,is--is t a lik5ess1 ma'am8' said ,oliv]4 #8,yes1' said ! old lady1 look+ up = a mom5t f ! bro?2 #8t's a portrait4' #8,^:1 ma'am8' ask$ ,oliv]4 #8,:y1 really1 my de>1 ,i don't "k1' answ]$ ! old lady 9 a good-hum\r$ mann]4 #8,x's n a lik5ess ( anybody t y or ,i "k1 ,i expect4 ,x seems to /rike y\r fancy1 de>4' #8,x is s pretty1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,:y1 sure y're n afraid ( x8' said ! old lady3 obs]v+ 9 great surprise1 ! look ( awe ) :i* ! *ild reg>d$ ! pa9t+4 #8,oh no1 no1' return$ ,oliv] quickly2 #8b ! eyes look s sorr[ful2 & :]e ,i sit1 !y seem fix$ ^u me4 ,x makes my he>t beat1' add$ ,oliv] 9 a l[ voice1 #8z if x 0 alive1 & want$ to speak to me1 b c\ldn't4' #8,"l save u6' exclaim$ ! old lady1 />t+2 #8don't talk 9 t way1 *ild4 ,y're weak & n]v\s aft] y\r illness4 ,let me :eel y\r *air r\nd to ! o!r side2 & !n y won't see x4 ,!re6' said ! old lady1 suit+ ! action to ! ^w2 #8y don't see x n[1 at all ev5ts4' ,oliv] did see x 9 8 m9d's eye z di/9ctly z if he _h n alt]$ 8 position2 b he ?\ght x bett] n to worry ! k9d old lady2 s he smil$ g5tly :5 %e look$ at him2 & ,mrs4 ,b$w91 satisfi$ t he felt m com=table1 salt$ & broke bits ( toa/$ bread into ! bro?1 ) all ! bu/le befitt+ s solemn a prep>ation4 ,oliv] got ?r\gh x ) extraord9>y exp$ition4 ,he _h sc>cely swall[$ ! la/ spoonful1 :5 !re came a s(t rap at ! door4 #8,come 91' said ! old lady2 & 9 walk$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 ,n[1 ! old g5tleman came 9 z brisk z ne$ be2 b1 he _h no soon] rais$ 8 spectacles on 8 =ehead1 & ?ru/ 8 h&s beh9d ! skirts ( 8 dress+-g[n to take a good long look at ,oliv]1 ?an 8 c\nt5ance und]w5t a v great v>iety ( odd contortions4 ,oliv] look$ v worn & %ad[y f sickness1 & made an ineffectual attempt to /& up1 out ( respect to 8 b5efactor1 :i* t]m9at$ 9 8 s9k+ back into ! *air aga92 & ! fact is1 if ! tru? mu/ be told1 t ,mr4 ,br[nl['s he>t1 be+ l>ge en\gh = any six ord9>y old g5tlem5 ( humane disposition1 =c$ a supply ( te>s into 8 eyes1 by "s hydraulic process :i* we are n suffici5tly philosophical to be 9 a condition to expla94 #8,poor boy1 poor boy6' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 cle>+ 8 ?roat4 #8,i'm r ho>se ?is morn+1 ,mrs4 ,b$w94 ,i'm afraid ,i h caught cold4' #8,i hope n1 sir1' said ,mrs4 ,b$w94 #8,ev]y?+ y h _h1 has be5 well air$1 sir4' #8,i don't "k1 ,b$w94 ,i don't "k1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8,i r ?9k ,i _h a damp napk9 at d9n]-"t ye/]day2 b nev] m9d t4 ,h[ d y feel1 my de>8' #8,v happy1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,& v grateful inde$1 sir1 = y\r goodness to me4' #8,good by1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 /\tly4 #8,h y giv5 him any n\ri%m5t1 ,b$w98 ,any slops1 eh8' #8,he has j _h a bas9 ( beautiful /rong bro?1 sir1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,b$w93 draw+ h]self up slightly1 & lay+ /rong emphasis on ! la/ ^w3 to intimate t betwe5 slops1 & bro? w comp\nd$1 !re exi/$ no aff9ity or connection :atsoev]4 #8,ugh6' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 ) a slight %udd]2 #8a c\ple ( glasses ( port w9e w\ld h done him a great deal m good4 ,w\ldn't !y1 ,tom ,:ite1 eh8' #8,my "n is ,oliv]1 sir1' repli$ ! little invalid3 ) a look ( great a/oni%m5t4 #8,oliv]1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8,oliv] :at8 ,oliv] ,:ite1 eh8' #8,no1 sir1 ,twi/1 ,oliv] ,twi/4' #8,que] "n6' said ! old g5tleman4 #8,:at made y tell ! magi/rate y\r "n 0 ,:ite8' #8,i nev] told him s1 sir1' return$ ,oliv] 9 amazem5t4 ,?is s\nd$ s l a falsehood1 t ! old g5tleman look$ some:at /]nly 9 ,oliv]'s face4 ,x 0 impossible to d\bt him2 !re 0 tru? 9 e "o ( its ?9 & %>p5$ l9eam5ts4 #8,"s mi/ake1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 ,b1 al?\gh 8 motive = look+ /eadily at ,oliv] no long] exi/$1 ! old idea ( ! resemblance betwe5 8 features & "s famili> face came ^u him s /rongly1 t he c\ld n )draw 8 gaze4 #8,i hope y are n angry ) me1 sir8' said ,oliv]1 rais+ 8 eyes besee*+ly4 #8,no1 no1' repli$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,:y6 :at's ?is8 ,b$w91 look !re6' ,z he spoke1 he po9t$ ha/ily to ! picture ov] ,oliv]'s head1 & !n to ! boy's face4 ,!re 0 its liv+ copy4 ,! eyes1 ! head1 ! m\?2 e feature 0 ! same4 ,! expression 01 = ! in/ant1 s precisely alike1 t ! m9ute/ l9e seem$ copi$ ) />tl+ accuracy6 ,oliv] knew n ! cause ( ?is sudd5 exclamation2 =1 n be+ /rong en\gh to be> ! />t x gave him1 he fa9t$ away4 ,a weakness on 8 "p1 :i* af=ds ! n>rative an opportunity ( reliev+ ! read] f susp5se1 9 behalf ( ! two "y pupils ( ! ,m]ry ,old ,g5tleman2 & ( record+-- ,t :5 ! ,dodg]1 & 8 accompli%$ fri5d ,ma/] ,bates1 jo9$ 9 ! hue-&-cry :i* 0 rais$ at ,oliv]'s heels1 9 consequ5ce ( _! execut+ an illegal conveyance ( ,mr4 ,br[nl['s p]sonal prop]ty1 z has be5 already describ$1 !y 7 actuat$ by a v laudable & becom+ reg>d = !mselves2 & =asmu* z ! fre$om ( ! subject & ! lib]ty ( ! individual are among ! fir/ & pr\de/ boa/s ( a true-he>t$ ,engli%man1 s1 ,i ne$ h>dly beg ! read] to obs]ve1 t ?is action %\ld t5d to exalt !m 9 ! op9ion ( all public & patriotic m51 9 almo/ z great a degree z ?is /rong pro( ( _! anxiety = _! own pres]vation & safety goes to corroborate & confirm ! little code ( laws :i* c]ta9 pr(\nd & s\nd-judg+ philosoph]s h laid d[n z ! ma9-spr+s ( all ,nature's de$s & actions3 ! said philosoph]s v wisely r$uc+ ! good lady's proce$+s to matt]s ( maxim & !ory3 &1 by a v neat & pretty complim5t to h] exalt$ wisdom & und]/&+1 putt+ entirely out ( sight any consid]ations ( he>t1 or g5]\s impulse & feel+4 ,=1 ^! are matt]s totally b5ea? a female :o is ackn[l$g$ by univ]sal admission to be f> above ! num]\s little foibles & weaknesses ( h] sex4 ,if ,i want$ any fur!r pro( ( ! /rictly philosophical nature ( ! conduct ( ^! "y g5tlem5 9 _! v delicate pr$icam5t1 ,i %\ld at once f9d x 9 ! fact 7also record$ 9 a =ego+ "p ( ?is n>rative71 ( _! quitt+ ! pursuit1 :5 ! g5]al att5tion 0 fix$ ^u ,oliv]2 & mak+ imm$iately = _! home by ! %orte/ possible cut4 ,al?\gh ,i d n mean to ass]t t x is usually ! practice ( r5[n$ & le>n$ sages1 to %ort5 ! road to any great conclusion 7_! c\rse inde$ be+ r to l5g!n ! di/ance1 by v>i\s circumlocutions & discursive /agg]+s1 l unto ^? 9 :i* drunk5 m5 "u ! pressure ( a too mighty fl[ ( ideas1 are prone to indulge72 /ill1 ,i d mean to say1 & d say di/9ctly1 t x is ! inv>iable practice ( _m mighty philosoph]s1 9 c>ry+ out _! !ories1 to ev9ce great wisdom & =esight 9 provid+ aga9/ e possible cont+5cy :i* c be suppos$ at all likely to affect !mselves4 ,?us1 to d a great "r1 y may d a little wrong2 & y may take any means :i* ! end to be atta9$1 w ju/ify2 ! am\nt ( ! "r1 or ! am\nt ( ! wrong1 or inde$ ! di/9ction betwe5 ! two1 be+ left entirely to ! philosoph] conc]n$1 to be settl$ & det]m9$ by 8 cle>1 compreh5sive1 & imp>tial view ( 8 own p>ticul> case4 ,x 0 n until ! two boys _h sc\r$1 ) great rapidity1 ?r\gh a mo/ intricate maze ( n>r[ /reets & c\rts1 t !y v5tur$ to halt b5ea? a l[ & d>k ar*way4 ,hav+ rema9$ sil5t "h1 j long en\gh to recov] brea? to speak1 ,ma/] ,bates utt]$ an exclamation ( amusem5t & delight2 &1 bur/+ into an uncontrollable fit ( laught]1 flung himself ^u a door/ep1 & roll$ !reon 9 a transport ( mir?4 #8,:at's ! matt]8' inquir$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,ha6 ha6 ha6' ro>$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,hold y\r noise1' remon/rat$ ! ,dodg]1 look+ cauti\sly r\nd4 #8,d y want to be grabb$1 /upid8' #8,i c't help x1' said ,*>ley1 #8,i c't help x6 ,to see him splitt+ away at t pace1 & cutt+ r\nd ! corn]s1 & knock+ up aga9' ! po/s1 & />t+ on aga9 z if he 0 made ( iron z well z !m1 & me ) ! wipe 9 my pocket1 s++ out art] him--oh1 my eye6' ,! vivid imag9ation ( ,ma/] ,bates pres5t$ ! sc5e be=e him 9 too /rong col\rs4 ,z he arriv$ at ?is apo/rophe1 he aga9 roll$ ^u ! door-/ep1 & laugh$ l\d] ?an be=e4 #8,:at'll ,fag9 say8' inquir$ ! ,dodg]2 tak+ advantage ( ! next int]val ( brea?lessness on ! "p ( 8 fri5d to prop\nd ! "q4 #8,:at8' repeat$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,ah1 :at8' said ! ,dodg]4 #8,:y1 :at %\ld he say8' inquir$ ,*>ley3 /opp+ r sudd5ly 9 8 m]rim5t2 = ! ,dodg]'s mann] 0 impressive4 #8,:at %\ld he say8' ,mr4 ,dawk9s :i/l$ = a c\ple ( m9utes2 !n1 tak+ (f 8 hat1 scrat*$ 8 head1 & nodd$ ?rice4 #8,:at d y mean8' said ,*>ley4 #8,toor rul lol loo1 gammon & sp9nage1 ! frog he w\ldn't1 & high cockolorum1' said ! ,dodg]3 ) a slight sne] on 8 intellectual c\nt5ance4 ,?is 0 explanatory1 b n satisfactory4 ,ma/] ,bates felt x s2 & aga9 said1 #8,:at d y mean8' ,! ,dodg] made no reply2 b putt+ 8 hat on aga91 & ga!r+ ! skirts ( 8 long-tail$ coat "u 8 arm1 ?ru/ 8 tongue into 8 *eek1 slapp$ ! bridge ( 8 nose "s half-doz5 times 9 a famili> b expressive mann]1 & turn+ on 8 heel1 slunk d[n ! c\rt4 ,ma/] ,bates foll[$1 ) a ?\ghtful c\nt5ance4 ,! noise ( foot/eps on ! creak+ /airs1 a few m9utes aft] ! occurr5ce ( ?is conv]sation1 r\s$ ! m]ry old g5tleman z he sat ov] ! fire ) a saveloy & a small loaf 9 8 h&2 a pocket-knife 9 8 "r2 & a pewt] pot on ! trivet4 ,!re 0 a rascally smile on 8 :ite face z he turn$ r\nd1 & look+ %>ply out f "u 8 ?ick r$ eyebr[s1 b5t 8 e> t[>ds ! door1 & li/5$4 #8,:y1 h['s ?is8' mutt]$ ! ,jew3 *ang+ c\nt5ance2 #8only two ( #8em8 ,:]e's ! ?ird8 ,!y c't h got into tr\ble4 ,h>k6' ,! foot/eps approa*$ ne>]2 !y rea*$ ! l&+4 ,! door 0 sl[ly op5$2 & ! ,dodg] & ,*>ley ,bates ent]$1 clos+ x beh9d !m4 ,,*apt] ,,xiii -- ,,"s ,,new ,,acqua9tances ,,are ,,introduc$ ,,to ,,! ,,intellig5t ,,read]1 ,,connect$ ,,) ,,:om ,,v>i\s ,,pleasant ,,matt]s ,,are ,,relat$1 ,,app]ta9+ ,,to ,,?is ,,hi/ory #8,:]e's ,oliv]8' said ! ,jew1 ris+ ) a m5ac+ look4 #8,:]e's ! boy8' ,! "y ?ieves ey$ _! preceptor z if !y 7 al>m$ at 8 viol5ce2 & look$ uneasily at ea* o!r4 ,b !y made no reply4 #8,:at's become ( ! boy8' said ! ,jew1 seiz+ ! ,dodg] tightly by ! coll>1 & ?reat5+ him ) horrid imprecations4 #8,speak out1 or ,i'll ?rottle y6' ,mr4 ,fag9 look$ s v mu* 9 e>ne/1 t ,*>ley ,bates1 :o deem$ x prud5t 9 all cases to be on ! safe side1 & :o conceiv$ x by no means improbable t x might be 8 turn to be ?rottl$ second1 dropp$ ^u 8 knees1 & rais$ a l\d1 well-su/a9$1 & cont9u\s ro>--some?+ betwe5 a mad bull & a speak+ trumpet4 #8,w y speak8' ?und]$ ! ,jew3 %ak+ ! ,dodg] s mu* t 8 keep+ 9 ! big coat at all1 seem$ p]fectly miracul\s4 #8,:y1 ! traps h got him1 & t's all ab\t x1' said ! ,dodg]1 sull5ly4 #8,come1 let g o' me1 w y6' ,&1 sw++ himself1 at "o j]k1 clean out ( ! big coat1 :i* he left 9 ! ,jew's h&s1 ! ,dodg] snat*$ up ! toa/+ =k1 & made a pass at ! m]ry old g5tleman's wai/coat2 :i*1 if x _h tak5 effect1 w\ld h let a little m m]rim5t out ?an c\ld h be5 easily replac$4 ,! ,jew /epp$ back 9 ?is em]g5cy1 ) m agility ?an c\ld h be5 anticipat$ 9 a man ( 8 app>5t decrepitude2 &1 seiz+ up ! pot1 prep>$ to hurl x at 8 assailant's head4 ,b ,*>ley ,bates1 at ?is mom5t1 call+ 8 att5tion by a p]fectly t]rific h[l1 he sudd5ly alt]$ its de/9ation1 & flung x full at t "y g5tleman4 #8,:y1 :at ! blazes is 9 ! w9d n[6' gr[l$ a deep voice4 #8,:o pit*$ t #8ere at me8 ,x's well x's ! be]1 & n ! pot1 z hit me1 or ,i'd h settl$ somebody4 ,i might h "k'd1 z nobody b an inf]nal1 ri*1 plund]+1 ?und]+ old ,jew c\ld af=d to ?r[ away any dr9k b wat]--& n t1 unless he done ! ,riv] ,company e qu>t]4 ,wot's x all ab\t1 ,fag98 ,d--me1 if my neck-h&k]*] an't l9$ ) be]6 ,come 91 y sneak+ w>m9t2 wot are y /opp+ outside =1 z if y 0 a%am$ ( y\r ma/]6 ,come 96' ,! man :o gr[l$ out ^! words1 0 a /\tly-built fell[ ( ab\t five-&-?irty1 9 a black velvete5 coat1 v soil$ drab bree*es1 lace-up half boots1 & grey cotton /ock+s :i* inclos$ a bulky pair ( legs1 ) l>ge swell+ calves2--! k9d ( legs1 :i* 9 su* co/ume1 always look 9 an unf9i%$ & incomplete /ate )\t a set ( fett]s to g>ni% !m4 ,he _h a br[n hat on 8 head1 & a dirty bel*] h&k]*ief r\nd 8 neck3 ) ! long fray$ ends ( :i* he sme>$ ! be] f 8 face z he spoke4 ,he disclos$1 :5 he _h done s1 a broad heavy c\nt5ance ) a be>d ( ?ree days' gr[?1 & two sc[l+ eyes2 "o ( :i* display$ v>i\s p>ti-col\r$ symptoms ( hav+ be5 rec5tly damag$ by a bl[4 #8,come 91 d'ye he>8' gr[l$ ?is engag+ ruffian4 ,a :ite %aggy dog1 ) 8 face scrat*$ & torn 9 tw5ty diff]5t places1 skulk$ into ! room4 #8,:y didn't y come 9 a=e8' said ! man4 #8,y're gett+ too pr\d to own me a=e company1 are y8 ,lie d[n6' ,?is comm& 0 accompani$ ) a kick1 :i* s5t ! animal to ! o!r end ( ! room4 ,he appe>$ well us$ to x1 h[ev]2 = he coil$ himself up 9 a corn] v quietly1 )\t utt]+ a s\nd1 & w9k+ 8 v ill-look+ eyes tw5ty times 9 a m9ute1 appe>$ to occupy himself 9 tak+ a survey ( ! ap>tm5t4 #8,:at are y up to8 ,ill-treat+ ! boys1 y covet\s1 av>ici\s1 9-sa-ti-a-ble old f5ce8' said ! man1 seat+ himself delib]ately4 #8,i wond] !y don't murd] y6 ,i w\ld if ,i 0 !m4 ,if ,i'd be5 y\r #8pr5tice1 ,i'd h done x long ago1 &--no1 ,i c\ldn't h sold y aft]w>ds1 = y're fit = no?+ b keep+ z a curi\sity ( ugl9ess 9 a glass bottle1 & ,i suppose !y don't bl[ glass bottles l>ge en\gh4' #8,hu%6 hu%6 ,mr4 ,sikes1' said ! ,jew1 trembl+2 #8don't speak s l\d6' #8,none ( y\r mi/]+1' repli$ ! ruffian2 #8y always mean mis*ief :5 y come t4 ,y "k my "n3 out ) x6 ,i %an't disgrace x :5 ! "t comes4' #8,well1 well1 !n--,bill ,sikes1' said ! ,jew1 ) abject humility4 #8,y seem out ( hum\r1 ,bill4' #8,p]haps ,i am1' repli$ ,sikes2 #8,i %\ld ?9k y 0 r out ( sorts too1 unless y mean z little h>m :5 y ?r[ pewt] pots ab\t1 z y d :5 y blab &--' #8,are y mad8' said ! ,jew1 cat*+ ! man by ! sleeve1 & po9t+ t[>ds ! boys4 ,mr4 ,sikes cont5t$ himself ) ty+ an imag9>y knot "u 8 left e>1 & j]k+ 8 head ov] on ! "r %\ld]2 a piece ( dumb %[ :i* ! ,jew appe>$ to und]/& p]fectly4 ,he !n1 9 cant t]ms1 ) :i* 8 :ole conv]sation 0 pl5tifully bespr9kl$1 b :i* w\ld be q un9telligible if !y 7 record$ "h1 dem&$ a glass ( liquor4 #8,& m9d y don't poison x1' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 lay+ 8 hat ^u ! table4 ,?is 0 said 9 je/2 b if ! speak] c\ld h se5 ! evil le] ) :i* ! ,jew bit 8 pale lip z he turn$ r\nd to ! cupbo>d1 he might h ?\ght ! caution n :olly unnecess>y1 or ! wi% 7at all ev5ts7 to improve ^u ! di/ill]'s +5uity n v f> f ! old g5tleman's m]ry he>t4 ,aft] swall[+ two ( ?ree glasses ( spirits1 ,mr4 ,sikes condesc5d$ to take "s notice ( ! "y g5tlem52 :i* graci\s act l$ to a conv]sation1 9 :i* ! cause & mann] ( ,oliv]'s capture 7 circum/antially detail$1 ) su* alt]ations & improvem5ts on ! tru?1 z to ! ,dodg] appe>$ mo/ advisable "u ! circum/ances4 #8,i'm afraid1' said ! ,jew1 #8t he may say some?+ :i* w get u into tr\ble4' #8,t's v likely1' return$ ,sikes ) a malici\s gr94 #8,y're bl[$ ^u1 ,fag94' #8,& ,i'm afraid1 y see1' add$ ! ,jew1 speak+ z if he _h n notic$ ! int]ruption2 & reg>d+ ! o!r closely z he did s1--#8,i'm afraid t1 if ! game 0 up ) u1 x might be up ) a good _m m1 & t x w\ld come out r worse = y ?an x w\ld = me1 my de>4' ,! man />t$1 & turn$ r\nd ^u ! ,jew4 ,b ! old g5tleman's %\ld]s 7 %rugg$ up to 8 e>s2 & 8 eyes 7 vacantly />+ on ! opposite wall4 ,!re 0 a long pause4 ,e memb] ( ! respectable cot]ie appe>$ plung$ 9 8 own reflections2 n except+ ! dog1 :o by a c]ta9 malici\s lick+ ( 8 lips seem$ to be m$itat+ an attack ^u ! legs ( ! fir/ g5tleman or lady he might enc\nt] 9 ! /reets :5 he w5t out4 #8,somebody mu/ f9d out wot's be5 done at ! (fice1' said ,mr4 ,sikes 9 a mu* l[] tone ?an he _h tak5 s9ce he came 94 ,! ,jew nodd$ ass5t4 #8,if he hasn't pea*$1 & is committ$1 !re's no fe> till he comes out aga91' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 #8& !n he mu/ be tak5 c>e on4 ,y mu/ get hold ( him someh[4' ,aga9 ! ,jew nodd$4 ,! prud5ce ( ?is l9e ( action1 inde$1 0 obvi\s2 b1 un=tunately1 !re 0 "o v /rong objection to its be+ adopt$4 ,?is 01 t ! ,dodg]1 & ,*>ley ,bates1 & ,fag91 & ,mr4 ,william ,sikes1 happ5$1 "o & all1 to ent]ta9 a viol5t & deeply-root$ antipa?y to go+ ne> a police-(fice on any gr\nd or pretext :atev]4 ,h[ long !y might h sat & look$ at ea* o!r1 9 a /ate ( unc]ta9ty n ! mo/ pleasant ( its k9d1 x is difficult to guess4 ,x is n necess>y to make any guesses on ! subject1 h[ev]2 = ! sudd5 entrance ( ! two "y ladies :om ,oliv] _h se5 on a =m] occasion1 caus$ ! conv]sation to fl[ afre%4 #8,! v ?+6' said ! ,jew4 #8,bet w g2 won't y1 my de>8' #8,:]es8' inquir$ ! "y lady4 #8,only j up to ! (fice1 my de>1' said ! ,jew coax+ly4 ,x is due to ! "y lady to say t %e did n positively affirm t %e w\ld n1 b t %e m]ely express$ an emphatic & e>ne/ desire to be #8bless$' if %e w\ld2 a polite & delicate evasion ( ! reque/1 :i* %[s ! "y lady to h be5 possess$ ( t natural good bre$+ :i* _c be> to inflict ^u a fell[-creature1 ! pa9 ( a direct & po9t$ refusal4 ,! ,jew's c\nt5ance fell4 ,he turn$ f ?is "y lady1 :o 0 gaily1 n to say gorge\sly attir$1 9 a r$ g[n1 gre5 boots1 & yell[ curl-pap]s1 to ! o!r female4 #8,nancy1 my de>1' said ! ,jew 9 a soo?+ mann]1 #8:at d y say8' #8,t x won't d2 s x's no use a-try+ x on1 ,fag91' repli$ ,nancy4 #8,:at d y mean by t8' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 look+ up 9 a surly mann]4 #8,:at ,i say1 ,bill1' repli$ ! lady collect$ly4 #8,:y1 y're j ! v p]son = x1' reason$ ,mr4 ,sikes3 #8nobody ab\t "h kn[s any?+ ( y4' #8,& z ,i don't want #8em to1 nei!r1' repli$ ,nancy 9 ! same compos$ mann]1 #8x's r m no ?an yes ) me1 ,bill4' #8,%e'll g1 ,fag91' said ,sikes4 #8,no1 %e won't1 ,fag91' said ,nancy4 #8,yes1 %e w1 ,fag91' said ,sikes4 ,& ,mr4 ,sikes 0 "r4 ,by d9t ( alt]nate ?reats1 promises1 & bribes1 ! lady 9 "q 0 ultimately prevail$ ^u to und]take ! commission4 ,%e 0 n1 inde$1 )held by ! same consid]ations z h] agreeable fri5d2 =1 hav+ rec5tly remov$ into ! neighborhood ( ,field ,lane f ! remote b g5teel suburb ( ,ratcliffe1 %e 0 n "u ! same appreh5sion ( be+ recognis$ by any ( h] num]\s acqua9tances4 ,accord+ly1 ) a clean :ite apron ti$ ov] h] g[n1 & h] curl-pap]s tuck$ up "u a /raw bonnet1--bo? articles ( dress be+ provid$ f ! ,jew's inexhau/ible /ock1--,miss ,nancy prep>$ to issue =? on h] err&4 #8,/op a m9ute1 my de>1' said ! ,jew1 produc+1 a little cov]$ basket4 #8,c>ry t 9 "o h&4 ,x looks m respectable1 my de>4' #8,give h] a door-key to c>ry 9 h] t'o!r "o1 ,fag91' said ,sikes2 #8x looks real & g5iv9e l4' #8,yes1 yes1 my de>1 s x does1' said ! ,jew1 hang+ a l>ge /reet-door key on ! =ef+] ( ! "y lady's "r h&4 #8,!re2 v good6 ,v good inde$1 my de>6' said ! ,jew1 rubb+ 8 h&s4 #8,oh1 my bro!r6 ,my poor1 de>1 sweet1 innoc5t little bro!r6' exclaim$ ,nancy1 bur/+ into te>s1 & wr++ ! little basket & ! /reet-door key 9 an agony ( di/ress4 #8,:at has become ( him6 ,:]e h !y tak5 him to6 ,oh1 d h pity1 & tell me :at's be5 done ) ! de> boy1 g5tlem52 d1 g5tlem51 if y please1 g5tlem56' ,hav+ utt]$ ^? words 9 a mo/ lam5table & he>t-brok5 tone3 to ! immeasurable delight ( h] he>]s3 ,miss ,nancy paus$1 w9k$ to ! company1 nodd$ smil+ly r\nd1 & disappe>$4 #8,ah1 %e's a clev] girl1 my de>s1' said ! ,jew1 turn+ r\nd to 8 "y fri5ds1 & %ak+ 8 head gravely1 z if 9 mute admonition to !m to foll[ ! bright example !y _h j beheld4 #8,%e's a hon\r to h] sex1' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 fill+ 8 glass1 & smit+ ! table ) 8 enorm\s fi/4 #8,"h's h] heal?1 & wi%+ !y 0 all l h]6' ,:ile ^!1 & _m o!r encomiums1 7 be+ pass$ on ! accompli%$ ,nancy1 t "y lady made ! be/ ( h] way to ! police-(fice2 :i!r1 not)/&+ a little natural timidity consequ5t ^u walk+ ?r\gh ! /reets alone & unprotect$1 %e arriv$ 9 p]fect safety %ortly aft]w>ds4 ,ent]+ by ! back way1 %e tapp$ s(tly ) ! key at "o ( ! cell-doors1 & li/5$4 ,!re 0 no s\nd )93 s %e c\gh$ & li/5$ aga94 ,/ill !re 0 no reply3 s %e spoke4 #8,nolly1 de>8' murmur$ ,nancy 9 a g5tle voice2 #8,nolly8' ,!re 0 nobody inside b a mis]able %oeless crim9al1 :o _h be5 tak5 up = play+ ! flute1 & :o1 ! (f5ce aga9/ society hav+ be5 cle>ly prov$1 _h be5 v prop]ly committ$ by ,mr4 ,fang to ! ,h\se ( ,correction = "o mon?2 ) ! appropriate & amus+ rem>k t s9ce he _h s mu* brea? to sp>e1 x w\ld be m :olesomely exp5d$ on ! treadmill ?an 9 a musical in/rum5t4 ,he made no answ]3 be+ occupi$ m5tally bewail+ ! loss ( ! flute1 :i* _h be5 confiscat$ = ! use ( ! c\nty3 s ,nancy pass$ on to ! next cell1 & knock$ !re4 #8,well6' cri$ a fa9t & feeble voice4 #8,is !re a little boy "h8' inquir$ ,nancy1 ) a prelim9>y sob4 #8,no1' repli$ ! voice2 #8,god =bid4' ,?is 0 a vagrant ( sixty-five1 :o 0 go+ to prison = n play+ ! flute2 or1 9 o!r words1 = begg+ 9 ! /reets1 & do+ no?+ = 8 livelihood4 ,9 ! next cell 0 ano!r man1 :o 0 go+ to ! same prison = hawk+ t9 saucepans )\t lic5se2 !reby do+ some?+ = 8 liv+1 9 defiance ( ! ,/amp-(fice4 ,b1 z nei!r ( ^! crim9als answ]$ to ! "n ( ,oliv]1 or knew any?+ ab\t him1 ,nancy made /raight up to ! bluff (fic] 9 ! /rip$ wai/coat2 & ) ! mo/ pite\s wail+s & lam5tations1 r5d]$ m pite\s by a prompt & effici5t use ( ! /reet-door key & ! little basket1 dem&$ h] own de> bro!r4 #8,i hav5't got him1 my de>1' said ! old man4 #8,:]e is he8' scream$ ,nancy1 9 a di/ract$ mann]4 #8,:y1 ! g5tleman's got him1' repli$ ! (fic]4 #8,:at g5tleman6 ,oh1 graci\s heav5s6 ,:at g5tleman8' exclaim$ ,nancy4 ,9 reply to ?is incoh]5t que/ion+1 ! old man in=m$ ! deeply affect$ si/] t ,oliv] _h be5 tak5 ill 9 ! (fice1 & dis*>g$ 9 consequ5ce ( a witness hav+ prov$ ! robb]y to h be5 committ$ by ano!r boy1 n 9 cu/ody2 & t ! prosecutor _h c>ri$ him away1 9 an ins5sible condition1 to 8 own resid5ce3 ( & conc]n+ :i*1 all ! in=mant knew 01 t x 0 some:]e 9 ,p5tonville1 he hav+ he>d t ^w m5tion$ 9 ! directions to ! coa*man4 ,9 a dreadful /ate ( d\bt & unc]ta9ty1 ! agonis$ "y woman /agg]$ to ! gate1 & !n1 ex*ang+ h] falt]+ walk = a swift run1 return$ by ! mo/ devi\s & complicat$ r\te %e c\ld ?9k (1 to ! domicile ( ! ,jew4 ,mr4 ,bill ,sikes no soon] he>d ! acc\nt ( ! exp$ition deliv]$1 ?an he v ha/ily call$ up ! :ite dog1 &1 putt+ on 8 hat1 exp$iti\sly dep>t$3 )\t devot+ any "t to ! =mality ( wi%+ ! company good-morn+4 #8,we mu/ "k :]e he is1 my de>s2 he mu/ be f\nd1' said ! ,jew greatly excit$4 #8,*>ley1 d no?+ b skulk ab\t1 till y br+ home "s news ( him6 ,nancy1 my de>1 ,i mu/ h him f\nd4 ,i tru/ to y1 my de>1--to y & ! ,artful = ev]y?+6 ,/ay1 /ay1' add$ ! ,jew1 unlock+ a draw] ) a %ak+ h&2 #8!re's money1 my de>s4 ,i %all %ut up ?is %op to-night4 ,y'll "k :]e to f9d me6 ,don't /op "h a m9ute4 ,n an in/ant1 my de>s6' ,) ^! words1 he pu%$ !m f ! room3 & c>efully d\ble-lock+ & b>r+ ! door beh9d !m1 drew f its place ( concealm5t ! box :i* he _h un9t5tionally disclos$ to ,oliv]4 ,!n1 he ha/ily proce$$ to dispose ! wat*es & jewell]y b5ea? 8 clo?+4 ,a rap at ! door />tl$ him 9 ?is occupation4 #8,:o's !re8' he cri$ 9 a %rill tone4 #8,me6' repli$ ! voice ( ! ,dodg]1 ?r\gh ! key-hole4 #8,:at n[8' cri$ ! ,jew impati5tly4 #8,is he to be kidnapp$ to ! o!r k51 ,nancy says8' inquir$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,yes1' repli$ ! ,jew1 #8:]ev] %e lays h&s on him4 ,f9d him1 f9d him out1 t's all4 ,i %all "k :at to d next2 nev] fe>4' ,! boy murmur$ a reply ( intellig5ce3 & hurri$ d[n/airs aft] 8 companions4 #8,he has n pea*$ s f>1' said ! ,jew z he pursu$ 8 occupation4 #8,if he means to blab u among 8 new fri5ds1 we may /op 8 m\? yet4' ,,*apt] ,,xiv -- ,,compris+ ,,fur!r ,,p>ticul>s ,,( ,,oliv]',s ,,/ay ,,at ,,mr4 ,,br[nl[',s1 ,,) ,,! ,,rem>kable ,,pr$iction ,,:i* ,,"o ,,mr4 ,,grimwig ,,utt]$ ,,conc]n+ ,,him1 ,,:5 ,,he ,,w5t ,,out ,,on ,,an ,,err& ,oliv] soon recov]+ f ! fa9t+-fit into :i* ,mr4 ,br[nl['s abrupt exclamation _h ?r[n him1 ! subject ( ! picture 0 c>efully avoid$1 bo? by ! old g5tleman & ,mrs4 ,b$w91 9 ! conv]sation t ensu$3 :i* inde$ bore no ref]5ce to ,oliv]'s hi/ory or prospects1 b 0 conf9$ to su* topics z might amuse )\t excit+ him4 ,he 0 /ill too weak to get up to breakfa/2 b1 :5 he came d[n into ! h\sekeep]'s room next day1 8 fir/ act 0 to ca/ an eag] glance at ! wall1 9 ! hope ( aga9 look+ on ! face ( ! beautiful lady4 ,8 expectations 7 disappo9t$1 h[ev]1 = ! picture _h be5 remov$4 #8,ah6' said ! h\sekeep]1 wat*+ ! direction ( ,oliv]'s eyes4 #8,x is gone1 y see4' #8,i see x is ma'am1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,:y h !y tak5 x away8' #8,x has be5 tak5 d[n1 *ild1 because ,mr4 ,br[nl[ said1 t z x seem$ to worry y1 p]haps x might prev5t y\r gett+ well1 y "k1' rejo9$ ! old lady4 #8,oh1 no1 inde$4 ,x didn't worry me1 ma'am1' said ,oliv]4 #8,i lik$ to see x4 ,i q lov$ x4' #8,well1 well6' said ! old lady1 good-hum\r$ly2 #8y get well z fa/ z ev] y c1 de>1 & x %all be hung up aga94 ,!re6 ,i promise y t6 ,n[1 let u talk ab\t some?+ else4' ,?is 0 all ! in=mation ,oliv] c\ld obta9 ab\t ! picture at t "t4 ,z ! old lady _h be5 s k9d to him 9 8 illness1 he endeav\r$ to ?9k no m ( ! subject j !n2 s he li/5$ att5tively to a great _m /ories %e told him1 ab\t an amiable & h&some daught] ( h]s1 :o 0 m>ri$ to an amiable & h&some man1 & liv$ 9 ! c\ntry2 & ab\t a son1 :o 0 cl]k to a m]*ant 9 ! ,we/ ,indies2 & :o 01 also1 su* a good "y man1 & wrote su* dutiful lett]s home f\r times a-ye>1 t x br\ght ! te>s into h] eyes to talk ab\t !m4 ,:5 ! old lady _h expatiat$1 a long "t1 on ! excell5ces ( h] *ildr51 & ! m]its ( h] k9d good husb& besides1 :o _h be5 dead & gone1 poor de> s\l6 j six-&-tw5ty ye>s1 x 0 "t to h tea4 ,aft] tea %e began to tea* ,oliv] cribbage3 :i* he le>nt z quickly z %e c\ld tea*3 & at :i* game !y play$1 ) great int]e/ & gravity1 until x 0 "t = ! invalid to h "s w>m w9e & wat]1 ) a slice ( dry toa/1 & !n to g cosily to b$4 ,!y 7 happy days1 ^? ( ,oliv]'s recov]y4 ,ev]y?+ 0 s quiet1 & neat1 & ord]ly2 ev]ybody s k9d & g5tle2 t aft] ! noise & turbul5ce 9 ! mid/ ( :i* he _h always liv$1 x seem$ l ,heav5 itself4 ,he 0 no soon] /rong en\gh to put 8 clo!s on1 prop]ly1 ?an ,mr4 ,br[nl[ caus$ a complete new suit1 & a new cap1 & a new pair ( %oes1 to be provid$ = him4 ,z ,oliv] 0 told t he might d :at he lik$ ) ! old clo!s1 he gave !m to a s]vant :o _h be5 v k9d to him1 & ask$ h] to sell !m to a ,jew1 & keep ! money = h]self4 ,?is %e v readily did2 &1 z ,oliv] look$ out ( ! p>l\r w9d[1 & saw ! ,jew roll !m up 9 8 bag & walk away1 he felt q delight$ to ?9k t !y 7 safely gone1 & t !re 0 n[ no possible dang] ( 8 ev] be+ able to we> !m aga94 ,!y 7 sad rags1 to tell ! tru?2 & ,oliv] _h nev] _h a new suit be=e4 ,"o ev5+1 ab\t a week aft] ! affair ( ! picture1 z he 0 sitt+ talk+ to ,mrs4 ,b$w91 !re came a message d[n f ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 t if ,oliv] ,twi/ felt pretty well1 he %\ld l to see him 9 8 /udy1 & talk to him a little :ile4 #8,bless u1 & save u6 ,wa% y\r h&s1 & let me "p y\r hair nicely = y1 *ild1' said ,mrs4 ,b$w94 #8,de> he>t alive6 ,if we _h kn[n he w\ld h ask$ = y1 we w\ld h put y a clean coll> on1 & made y z sm>t z sixp5ce6' ,oliv] did z ! old lady bade him2 &1 al?\gh %e lam5t$ griev\sly1 mean:ile1 t !re 0 n ev5 "t to crimp ! little frill t bord]$ 8 %irt-coll>2 he look$ s delicate & h&some1 despite t important p]sonal advantage1 t %e w5t s f> z to say3 look+ at him ) great complac5cy f head to foot1 t %e really didn't ?9k x w\ld h be5 possible1 on ! longe/ notice1 to h made mu* diff]5ce 9 him = ! bett]4 ,?us enc\rag$1 ,oliv] tapp$ at ! /udy door4 ,on ,mr4 ,br[nl[ call+ to him to come 91 he f\nd himself 9 a little back room1 q full ( books1 ) a w9d[1 look+ into "s pleasant little g>d5s4 ,!re 0 a table drawn up be=e ! w9d[1 at :i* ,mr4 ,br[nl[ 0 seat$ read+4 ,:5 he saw ,oliv]1 he pu%$ ! book away f him1 & told him to come ne> ! table1 & sit d[n4 ,oliv] compli$2 m>vell+ :]e ! p c\ld be f\nd to read su* a great numb] ( books z seem$ to be writt5 to make ! _w wis]4 ,:i* is /ill a m>vel to m exp]i5c$ p ?an ,oliv] ,twi/1 e day ( _! lives4 #8,!re are a good _m books1 are !re n1 my boy8' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 obs]v+ ! curiosity ) :i* ,oliv] survey$ ! %elves t rea*$ f ! floor to ! ceil+4 #8,a great numb]1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,i nev] saw s _m4' #8,y %all read !m1 if y behave well1' said ! old g5tleman k9dly2 #8& y w l t1 bett] ?an look+ at ! outsides1--t is1 "s cases2 because !re are books ( :i* ! backs & cov]s are by f> ! be/ p>ts4' #8,i suppose !y are ^? heavy ones1 sir1' said ,oliv]1 po9t+ to "s l>ge qu>tos1 ) a good deal ( gild+ ab\t ! b9d+4 #8,n always ^?1' said ! old g5tleman1 patt+ ,oliv] on ! head1 & smil+ z he did s2 #8!re are o!r equally heavy ones1 ?\gh ( a mu* small] size4 ,h[ %\ld y l to gr[ up a clev] man1 & write books1 eh8' #8,i ?9k ,i w\ld r read !m1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,:at6 w\ldn't y l to be a book-writ]8' said ! old g5tleman4 ,oliv] consid]$ a little :ile2 & at la/ said1 he %\ld ?9k x w\ld be a mu* bett] ?+ to be a book-sell]2 ^u :i* ! old g5tleman laugh$ he>tily1 & decl>$ he _h said a v good ?+4 ,:i* ,oliv] felt glad to h done1 ?\gh he by no means knew :at x 04 #8,well1 well1' said ! old g5tleman1 compos+ 8 features4 #8,don't be afraid6 ,we won't make an au?or ( y1 :ile !re's an hone/ trade to be le>nt1 or brick-mak+ to turn to4' #8,?ank y1 sir1' said ,oliv]4 ,at ! e>ne/ mann] ( 8 reply1 ! old g5tleman laugh$ aga92 & said some?+ ab\t a curi\s in/9ct1 :i* ,oliv]1 n und]/&+1 paid no v great att5tion to4 #8,n[1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 speak+ if possible 9 a k9d]1 b at ! same "t 9 a mu* m s]i\s mann]1 ?an ,oliv] _h ev] kn[n him assume yet1 #8,i want y to pay great att5tion1 my boy1 to :at ,i am go+ to say4 ,i %all talk to y )\t any res]ve2 because ,i am sure y are well able to und]/& me1 z _m old] p]sons w\ld be4' #8,oh1 don't tell y are go+ to s5d me away1 sir1 pray6' exclaim$ ,oliv]1 al>m$ at ! s]i\s tone ( ! old g5tleman's comm5cem5t6 #8,don't turn me out ( doors to w&] 9 ! /reets aga94 ,let me /ay "h1 & be a s]vant4 ,don't s5d me back to ! wret*$ place ,i came f4 ,h m]cy ^u a poor boy1 sir6' #8,my de> *ild1' said ! old g5tleman1 mov$ by ! w>m? ( ,oliv]'s sudd5 appeal2 #8y ne$ n be afraid ( my des]t+ y1 unless y give me cause4' #8,i nev]1 nev] w1 sir1' int]pos$ ,oliv]4 #8,i hope n1' rejo9$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,i d n ?9k y ev] w4 ,i h be5 deceiv$1 be=e1 9 ! objects :om ,i h endeav\r$ to b5efit2 b ,i feel /rongly dispos$ to tru/ y1 nev]!less2 & ,i am m int]e/$ 9 y\r behalf ?an ,i c well acc\nt =1 ev5 to myself4 ,! p]sons on :om ,i h be/[$ my de>e/ love1 lie deep 9 _! graves2 b1 al?\gh ! happ9ess & delight ( my life lie buri$ !re too1 ,i h n made a c(f9 ( my he>t1 & seal$ x up1 =ev]1 on my be/ affections4 ,deep affliction has b /r5g!n$ & ref9$ !m4' ,z ! old g5tleman said ?is 9 a l[ voice3 m to himself ?an to 8 companion3 & z he rema9$ sil5t = a %ort "t aft]w>ds3 ,oliv] sat q /ill4 #8,well1 well6' said ! old g5tleman at l5g?1 9 a m *e]ful tone1 #8,i only say ?is1 because y h a "y he>t2 & kn[+ t ,i h suff]$ great pa9 & sorr[1 y w be m c>eful1 p]haps1 n to w\nd me aga94 ,y say y are an orphan1 )\t a fri5d 9 ! _w2 all ! inquiries ,i h be5 able to make1 confirm ! /atem5t4 ,let me he> y\r /ory2 :]e y come f2 :o br\ght y up2 & h[ y got into ! company 9 :i* ,i f\nd y4 ,speak ! tru?1 & y %all n be fri5dless :ile ,i live4' ,oliv]'s sobs *eck$ 8 utt]ance = "s m9utes2 :5 he 0 on ! po9t ( beg9n+ to relate h[ he _h be5 br\ght up at ! f>m1 & c>ri$ to ! workh\se by ,mr4 ,bumble1 a peculi>ly impati5t little d\ble-knock 0 he>d at ! /reet-door3 & ! s]vant1 runn+ up/airs1 ann\nc$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,is he com+ up8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ! s]vant4 #8,he ask$ if !re 7 any muff9s 9 ! h\se2 &1 :5 ,i told him yes1 he said he _h come to tea4' ,mr4 ,br[nl[ smil$2 &1 turn+ to ,oliv]1 said t ,mr4 ,grimwig 0 an old fri5d ( 81 & he mu/ n m9d 8 be+ a little r\gh 9 8 mann]s2 = he 0 a wor?y creature at bottom1 z he _h reason to "k4 #8,%all ,i g d[n/airs1 sir8' inquir$ ,oliv]4 #8,no1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8,i w\ld r y rema9$ "h4' ,at ?is mom5t1 !re walk$ into ! room3 support+ himself by a ?ick /ick3 a /\t old g5tleman1 r lame 9 "o leg1 :o 0 dress$ 9 a blue coat1 /rip$ wai/coat1 nanke5 bree*es & gait]s1 & a broad-brimm$ :ite hat1 ) ! sides turn$ up ) gre54 ,a v small-plait$ %irt frill /uck out f 8 wai/coat2 & a v long /eel wat*-*a91 ) no?+ b a key at ! end1 dangl$ loosely bel[ x4 ,! ends ( 8 :ite neck]*ief 7 twi/$ into a ball ab\t ! size ( an orange2 ! v>iety ( %apes into :i* 8 c\nt5ance 0 twi/$1 defy description4 ,he _h a mann] ( screw+ 8 head on "o side :5 he spoke2 & ( look+ out ( ! corn]s ( 8 eyes at ! same "t3 :i* irresi/ibly rem9d$ ! behold] ( a p>rot4 ,9 ?is attitude1 he fix$ himself1 ! mom5t he made 8 appe>ance2 &1 hold+ out a small piece ( orange-peel at arm's l5g?1 exclaim$1 9 a gr[l+1 discont5t$ voice4 #8,look "h6 d y see ?is6 ,isn't x a mo/ wond]ful & extraord9>y ?+ t ,i c't call at a man's h\se b ,i f9d a piece ( ?is poor surgeon's fri5d on ! /aircase8 ,i've be5 lam$ ) orange-peel once1 & ,i "k orange-peel w be my dea?1 or ,i'll be cont5t to eat my own head1 sir6' ,?is 0 ! h&some (f] ) :i* ,mr4 ,grimwig back$ & confirm$ ne>ly e ass]tion he made2 & x 0 ! m s+ul> 9 8 case1 because1 ev5 admitt+ = ! sake ( argum5t1 ! possibility ( sci5tific improvem5ts be+ br\ght to t pass :i* w enable a g5tleman to eat 8 own head 9 ! ev5t ( 8 be+ s dispos$1 ,mr4 ,grimwig's head 0 su* a p>ticul>ly l>ge "o1 t ! mo/ sangu9e man alive c\ld h>dly ent]ta9 a hope ( be+ able to get ?r\gh x at a sitt+--to put entirely out ( ! "q1 a v ?ick coat+ ( p[d]4 #8,i'll eat my head1 sir1' repeat$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 /rik+ 8 /ick ^u ! gr\nd4 #8,hallo6 :at's t6' look+ at ,oliv]1 & retreat+ a pace or two4 #8,?is is "y ,oliv] ,twi/1 :om we 7 speak+ ab\t1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 ,oliv] b[$4 #8,y don't mean to say t's ! boy :o _h ! fev]1 ,i hope8' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 recoil+ a little m4 #8,wait a m9ute6 ,don't speak6 ,/op--' cont9u$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 abruptly1 los+ all dread ( ! fev] 9 8 triumph at ! discov]y2 #8t's ! boy :o _h ! orange6 ,if t's n ! boy1 sir1 :o _h ! orange1 & ?rew ?is bit ( peel ^u ! /aircase1 ,i'll eat my head1 & 8 too4' #8,no1 no1 he has n _h "o1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 laugh+4 #8,come6 ,put d[n y\r hat2 & speak to my "y fri5d4' #8,i feel /rongly on ?is subject1 sir1' said ! irritable old g5tleman1 draw+ (f 8 gloves4 #8,!re's always m or less orange-peel on ! pavem5t 9 our /reet2 & ,i "k x's put !re by ! surgeon's boy at ! corn]4 ,a "y woman /umbl$ ov] a bit la/ night1 & fell aga9/ my g>d5-rail+s2 directly %e got up ,i saw h] look t[>ds 8 inf]nal r$ lamp ) ! pantomime-light4 8,don't g to him10 ,i call$ out ( ! w9d[1 8he's an assass96 ,a man-trap60 ,s he is4 ,if he is n--' ,"h ! irascible old g5tleman gave a great knock on ! gr\nd ) 8 /ick2 :i* 0 always und]/ood1 by 8 fri5ds1 to imply ! cu/om>y (f]1 :5ev] x 0 n express$ 9 words4 ,!n1 /ill keep+ 8 /ick 9 8 h&1 he sat d[n2 &1 op5+ a d\ble eye-glass1 :i* he wore atta*$ to a broad black rib&1 took a view ( ,oliv]3 :o1 see+ t he 0 ! object ( inspection1 col\r$1 & b[$ aga94 #8,t's ! boy1 is x8' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 at l5g?4 #8,t's ! boy1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,h[ are y1 boy8' said ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,a great deal bett]1 ?ank y1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 seem+ to appreh5d t 8 s+ul> fri5d 0 ab\t to say some?+ disagreeable1 ask$ ,oliv] to /ep d[n/airs & tell ,mrs4 ,b$w9 !y 7 ready = tea2 :i*1 z he did n half l ! visitor's mann]1 he 0 v happy to d4 #8,he is a nice-look+ boy1 is he n8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,i don't "k1' repli$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 petti%ly4 #8,don't "k8' #8,no4 ,i don't "k4 ,i nev] see any diff]5ce 9 boys4 ,i only knew two sort ( boys4 ,mealy boys1 & beef-fac$ boys4' #8,& :i* is ,oliv]8' #8,mealy4 ,i "k a fri5d :o has a beef-fac$ boy2 a f9e boy1 !y call him2 ) a r\nd head1 & r$ *eeks1 & gl>+ eyes2 a horrid boy2 ) a body & limbs t appe> to be swell+ out ( ! seams ( 8 blue clo!s2 ) ! voice ( a pilot1 & ! appetite ( a wolf4 ,i "k him6 ,! wret*6' #8,come1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8^! are n ! *>act]i/ics ( "y ,oliv] ,twi/2 s he ne$n't excite y\r wra?4' #8,!y are n1' repli$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,he may h worse4' ,"h1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ c\gh$ impati5tly2 :i* appe>$ to af=d ,mr4 ,grimwig ! mo/ exquisite delight4 #8,he may h worse1 ,i say1' repeat$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,:]e does he come f6 ,:o is he8 ,:at is he8 ,he has _h a fev]4 ,:at ( t8 ,fev]s are n peculi> to good p2 are !y8 ,bad p h fev]s sometimes2 hav5't !y1 eh8 ,i knew a man :o 0 hung 9 ,jamaica = murd]+ 8 ma/]4 ,he _h _h a fev] six times2 he wasn't recomm5d$ to m]cy on t acc\nt4 ,pooh6 nons5se6' ,n[1 ! fact 01 t 9 ! inmo/ recesses ( 8 own he>t1 ,mr4 ,grimwig 0 /rongly dispos$ to admit t ,oliv]'s appe>ance & mann] 7 unusually prepossess+2 b he _h a /rong appetite = contradiction1 %>p5$ on ?is occasion by ! f9d+ ( ! orange-peel2 &1 inw>dly det]m9+ t no man %\ld dictate to him :e!r a boy 0 well-look+ or n1 he _h resolv$1 f ! fir/1 to oppose 8 fri5d4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ admitt$ t on no "o po9t ( inquiry c\ld he yet return a satisfactory answ]2 & t he _h po/pon$ any inve/igation into ,oliv]'s previ\s hi/ory until he ?\ght ! boy 0 /rong en\gh to he> x2 ,mr4 ,grimwig *uckl$ malici\sly4 ,& he dem&$1 ) a sne]1 :e!r ! h\sekeep] 0 9 ! habit ( c\nt+ ! plate at night2 because if %e didn't f9d a table-spoon or two miss+ "s sun%9y morn+1 :y1 he w\ld be cont5t to--& s =?4 ,all ?is1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 al?\gh himself some:at ( an impetu\s g5tleman3 kn[+ 8 fri5d's peculi>ities1 bore ) great good hum\r2 z ,mr4 ,grimwig1 at tea1 0 graci\sly pleas$ to express 8 entire approval ( ! muff9s1 matt]s w5t on v smoo?ly2 & ,oliv]1 :o made "o ( ! p>ty1 began to feel m at 8 ease ?an he _h yet done 9 ! fi]ce old g5tleman's pres5ce4 #8,& :5 are y go+ to he> a full1 true1 & p>ticul> acc\nt ( ! life & adv5tures ( ,oliv] ,twi/8' ask$ ,grimwig ( ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 at ! conclusion ( ! meal2 look+ sideways at ,oliv]1 z he resum$ 8 subject4 #8,to-morr[ morn+1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,i w\ld r he 0 alone ) me at ! "t4 ,come up to me to-morr[ morn+ at t5 o'clock1 my de>4' #8,yes1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 ,he answ]$ ) "s hesitation1 because he 0 confus$ by ,mr4 ,grimwig's look+ s h>d at him4 #8,i'll tell y :at1' :isp]$ t g5tleman to ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8he won't come up to y to-morr[ morn+4 ,i saw him hesitate4 ,he is deceiv+ y1 my good fri5d4' #8,i'll swe> he is n1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 w>mly4 #8,if he is n1' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 #8,i'll--' & d[n w5t ! /ick4 #8,i'll answ] = t boy's tru? ) my life6' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 knock+ ! table4 #8,& ,i = 8 falsehood ) my head6' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 knock+ ! table also4 #8,we %all see1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 *eck+ 8 ris+ ang]4 #8,we w1' repli$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 ) a provok+ smile2 #8we w4' ,z fate w\ld h x1 ,mrs4 ,b$w9 *anc$ to br+ 91 at ?is mom5t1 a small p>cel ( books1 :i* ,mr4 ,br[nl[ _h t morn+ pur*as$ ( ! id5tical book/all-keep]1 :o has already figur$ 9 ?is hi/ory2 hav+ laid !m on ! table1 %e prep>$ to leave ! room4 #8,/op ! boy1 ,mrs4 ,b$w96' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8!re is some?+ to g back4' #8,he has gone1 sir1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,b$w94 #8,call aft] him1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8x's p>ticul>4 ,he is a poor man1 & !y are n paid =4 ,!re are "s books to be tak5 back1 too4' ,! /reet-door 0 op5$4 ,oliv] ran "o way2 & ! girl ran ano!r2 & ,mrs4 ,b$w9 /ood on ! /ep & scream$ = ! boy2 b !re 0 no boy 9 sight4 ,oliv] & ! girl return$1 9 a brea?less /ate1 to report t !re 7 no tid+s ( him4 #8,de> me1 ,i am v sorry = t1' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8,i p>ticul>ly wi%$ ^? books to be return$ to-night4' #8,s5d ,oliv] ) !m1' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 ) an ironical smile2 #8he w be sure to deliv] !m safely1 y "k4' #8,yes2 d let me take !m1 if y please1 sir1' said ,oliv]4 #8,i'll run all ! way1 sir4' ,! old g5tleman 0 j go+ to say t ,oliv] %\ld n g out on any acc\nt2 :5 a mo/ malici\s c\gh f ,mr4 ,grimwig det]m9$ him t he %\ld2 & t1 by 8 prompt dis*>ge ( ! commission1 he %\ld prove to him ! inju/ice ( 8 suspicions3 on ?is head at lea/3 at once4 #8,y %all g1 my de>1' said ! old g5tleman4 #8,! books are on a *air by my table4 ,fet* !m d[n4' ,oliv]1 delight$ to be ( use1 br\ght d[n ! books "u 8 arm 9 a great bu/le2 & wait$1 cap 9 h&1 to he> :at message he 0 to take4 #8,y are to say1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 glanc+ /eadily at ,grimwig2 #8y are to say t y h br\ght ^? books back2 & t y h come to pay ! f\r p\nd t5 ,i owe him4 ,?is is a five-p\nd note1 s y w h to br+ me back1 t5 %ill+s *ange4' #8,i won't be t5 m9utes1 sir1' said ,oliv]1 eag]ly4 ,hav+ button$ up ! bank-note 9 8 jacket pocket1 & plac$ ! books c>efully "u 8 arm1 he made a respectful b[1 & left ! room4 ,mrs4 ,b$w9 foll[$ him to ! /reet-door1 giv+ him _m directions ab\t ! ne>e/ way1 & ! "n ( ! booksell]1 & ! "n ( ! /reet3 all ( :i* ,oliv] said he cle>ly und]/ood4 ,hav+ sup]add$ _m injunctions to be sure & n take cold1 ! old lady at l5g? p]mitt$ him to dep>t4 #8,bless 8 sweet face6' said ! old lady1 look+ aft] him4 #8,i c't be>1 someh[1 to let him g out ( my sight4' ,at ?is mom5t1 ,oliv] look$ gaily r\nd1 & nodd$ be=e he turn$ ! corn]4 ,! old lady smil+ly return$ 8 salutation1 &1 clos+ ! door1 w5t back to h] own room4 #8,let me see2 he'll be back 9 tw5ty m9utes1 at ! longe/1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 pull+ out 8 wat*1 & plac+ x on ! table4 #8,x w be d>k by t "t4' #8,oh6 y really expect him to come back1 d y8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,don't y8' ask$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 smil+4 ,! _s ( contradiction 0 /rong 9 ,mr4 ,grimwig's brea/1 at ! mom5t2 & x 0 r5d]$ /rong] by 8 fri5d's confid5t smile4 #8,no1' he said1 smit+ ! table ) 8 fi/1 #8,i d n4 ,! boy has a new suit ( clo!s on 8 back1 a set ( valuable books "u 8 arm1 & a five-p\nd note 9 8 pocket4 ,he'll jo9 8 old fri5ds ! ?ieves1 & laugh at y4 ,if ev] t boy returns to ?is h\se1 sir1 ,i'll eat my head4' ,) ^! words he drew 8 *air clos] to ! table2 & !re ! two fri5ds sat1 9 sil5t expectation1 ) ! wat* betwe5 !m4 ,x is wor?y ( rem>k1 z illu/rat+ ! importance we atta* to our own judgm5ts1 & ! pride ) :i* we put =? our mo/ ra% & ha/y conclusions1 t1 al?\gh ,mr4 ,grimwig 0 n by any means a bad-he>t$ man1 & ?\gh he w\ld h be5 unfeign$ly sorry to see 8 respect$ fri5d dup$ & deceiv$1 he really did mo/ e>ne/ly & /rongly hope at t mom5t1 t ,oliv] ,twi/ might n come back4 ,x grew s d>k1 t ! figures on ! dial-plate 7 sc>cely disc]nible2 b !re ! two old g5tlem5 cont9u$ to sit1 9 sil5ce1 ) ! wat* betwe5 !m4 ,,*apt] ,,xv -- ,,%[+ ,,h[ ,,v ,,fond ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/1 ,,! ,,m]ry ,,old ,,jew ,,& ,,miss ,,nancy ,,7 ,9 ! obscure p>l\r ( a l[ public-h\se1 9 ! fil?ie/ "p ( ,little ,saffron ,hill2 a d>k & gloomy d51 :]e a fl>+ gas-light burnt all day 9 ! w9t]-"t2 & :]e no ray ( sun ev] %one 9 ! summ]3 !re sat1 brood+ ov] a little pewt] measure & a small glass1 /rongly impregnat$ ) ! smell ( liquor1 a man 9 a velvete5 coat1 drab %orts1 half-boots & /ock+s1 :om ev5 by t dim light no exp]i5c$ ag5t ( ! police w\ld h hesitat$ to recognise z ,mr4 ,william ,sikes4 ,at 8 feet1 sat a :ite-coat$1 r$-ey$ dog2 :o occupi$ himself1 alt]nately1 9 w9k+ at 8 ma/] ) bo? eyes at ! same "t2 & 9 lick+ a l>ge1 fre% cut on "o side ( 8 m\?1 :i* appe>$ to be ! result ( "s rec5t conflict4 #8,keep quiet1 y w>m9t6 ,keep quiet6' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 sudd5ly break+ sil5ce4 ,:e!r 8 m$itations 7 s int5se z to be di/urb$ by ! dog's w9k+1 or :e!r 8 feel+s 7 s wr\ght ^u by 8 reflections t !y requir$ all ! relief d]ivable f kick+ an un(f5d+ animal to allay !m1 is matt] = argum5t & consid]ation4 ,:atev] 0 ! cause1 ! effect 0 a kick & a curse1 be/[$ ^u ! dog simultane\sly4 ,dogs are n g5]ally apt to rev5ge injuries inflict$ ^u !m by _! ma/]s2 b ,mr4 ,sikes's dog1 hav+ faults ( temp] 9 common ) 8 own]1 & lab\r+1 p]haps1 at ?is mom5t1 "u a p[]ful s5se ( injury1 made no m ado b at once fix$ 8 tee? 9 "o ( ! half-boots4 ,hav+ giv5 9 a he>ty %ake1 he retir$1 gr[l+1 "u a =m2 j escap+ ! pewt] measure :i* ,mr4 ,sikes levell$ at 8 head4 #8,y w\ld1 w\ld y8' said ,sikes1 seiz+ ! pok] 9 "o h&1 & delib]ately op5+ ) ! o!r a l>ge clasp-knife1 :i* he drew f 8 pocket4 #8,come "h1 y born devil6 ,come "h6 ,d'ye he>8' ,! dog no d\bt he>d2 because ,mr4 ,sikes spoke 9 ! v h>%e/ key ( a v h>% voice2 b1 appe>+ to ent]ta9 "s unacc\ntable objection to hav+ 8 ?roat cut1 he rema9$ :]e he 01 & gr[l$ m fi]cely ?an be=e3 at ! same "t grasp+ ! end ( ! pok] betwe5 8 tee?1 & bit+ at x l a wild bea/4 ,?is resi/ance only infuriat$ ,mr4 ,sikes ! m2 :o1 dropp+ on 8 knees1 began to assail ! animal mo/ furi\sly4 ,! dog jump$ f "r to left1 & f left to "r2 snapp+1 gr[l+1 & b>k+2 ! man ?ru/ & swore1 & /ruck & blasphem$2 & ! /ruggle 0 rea*+ a mo/ critical po9t = "o or o!r2 :51 ! door sudd5ly op5+1 ! dog d>t$ out3 leav+ ,bill ,sikes ) ! pok] & ! clasp-knife 9 8 h&s4 ,!re mu/ always be two p>ties to a qu>rel1 says ! old adage4 ,mr4 ,sikes1 be+ disappo9t$ ( ! dog's p>ticipation1 at once transf]r$ 8 %>e 9 ! qu>rel to ! new com]4 #8,:at ! devil d y come 9 betwe5 me & my dog =8' said ,sikes1 ) a fi]ce ge/ure4 #8,i didn't "k1 my de>1 ,i didn't "k1' repli$ ,fag91 humbly2 = ! ,jew 0 ! new com]4 #8,didn't "k1 y :ite-liv]$ ?ief6' gr[l$ ,sikes4 #8,c\ldn't y he> ! noise8' #8,n a s\nd ( x1 z ,i'm a liv+ man1 ,bill1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,oh no6 ,y he> no?+1 y don't1' retort$ ,sikes ) a fi]ce sne]4 #8,sneak+ 9 & out1 s z nobody he>s h[ y come or g6 ,i wi% y _h be5 ! dog1 ,fag91 half a m9ute ago4' #8,:y8' inquir$ ! ,jew ) a =c$ smile4 #8,cause ! gov]nm5t1 z c>es = ! lives ( su* m5 z y1 z hav5't half ! pluck ( curs1 lets a man kill a dog h[ he likes1' repli$ ,sikes1 %utt+ up ! knife ) a v expressive look2 #8t's :y4' ,! ,jew rubb$ 8 h&s2 &1 sitt+ d[n at ! table1 affect$ to laugh at ! pleasantry ( 8 fri5d4 ,he 0 obvi\sly v ill at ease1 h[ev]4 #8,gr9 away1' said ,sikes1 replac+ ! pok]1 & survey+ him ) savage contempt2 #8gr9 away4 ,y'll nev] h ! laugh at me1 ?\gh1 unless x's beh9d a nightcap4 ,i've got ! upp] h& ov] y1 ,fag92 &1 d--me1 ,i'll keep x4 ,!re6 ,if ,i g1 y g2 s take c>e ( me4' #8,well1 well1 my de>1' said ! ,jew1 #8,i "k all t2 we--we--h a mutual int]e/1 ,bill1--a mutual int]e/4' #8,humph1' said ,sikes1 z if he ?\ght ! int]e/ lay r m on ! ,jew's side ?an on 84 #8,well1 :at h y got to say to me8' #8,x's all pass$ safe ?r\gh ! melt+-pot1' repli$ ,fag91 #8& ?is is y\r %>e4 ,x's r m ?an x ought to be1 my de>2 b z ,i "k y'll d me a good turn ano!r "t1 &--' #8,/[ t gammon1' int]pos$ ! robb]1 impati5tly4 #8,:]e is x8 ,h& ov]6' #8,yes1 yes1 ,bill2 give me "t1 give me "t1' repli$ ! ,jew1 soo?+ly4 #8,"h x is6 ,all safe6' ,z he spoke1 he drew =? an old cotton h&k]*ief f 8 brea/2 & unty+ a l>ge knot 9 "o corn]1 produc$ a small br[n-pap] packet4 ,sikes1 snat*+ x f him1 ha/ily op5$ x2 & proce$$ to c\nt ! sov]eigns x conta9$4 #8,?is is all1 is x8' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,all1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,y hav5't op5$ ! p>cel & swall[$ "o or two z y come along1 h y8' inquir$ ,sikes1 suspici\sly4 #8,don't put on an injur$ look at ! "q2 y've done x _m a "t4 ,j]k ! t9kl]4' ,^! words1 9 pla9 ,engli%1 convey$ an injunction to r+ ! bell4 ,x 0 answ]$ by ano!r ,jew3 y\ng] ?an ,fag91 b ne>ly z vile & repulsive 9 appe>ance4 ,bill ,sikes m]ely po9t$ to ! empty measure4 ,! ,jew1 p]fectly und]/&+ ! h9t1 retir$ to fill x3 previ\sly ex*ang+ a rem>kable look ) ,fag91 :o rais$ 8 eyes = an in/ant1 z if 9 expectation ( x1 & %ook 8 head 9 reply2 s slightly t ! action w\ld h be5 almo/ imp]ceptible to an obs]vant ?ird p]son4 ,x 0 lo/ ^u ,sikes1 :o 0 /oop+ at ! mom5t to tie ! boot-lace :i* ! dog _h torn4 ,possibly1 if he _h obs]v$ ! brief int]*ange ( signals1 he might h ?\ght t x bod$ no good to him4 #8,is anybody "h1 ,b>ney8' inquir$ ,fag92 speak+1 n[ t t ,sikes 0 look+ on1 )\t rais+ 8 eyes f ! gr\nd4 #8,dot a %\l1' repli$ ,b>ney2 ^: words3 :e!r !y came f ! he>t or n3 made _! way ?r\gh ! nose4 #8,nobody8' inquir$ ,fag91 9 a tone ( surprise3 :i* p]haps might mean t ,b>ney 0 at lib]ty to tell ! tru?4 #8,dobody b ,biss ,dadsy1' repli$ ,b>ney4 #8,nancy6' exclaim$ ,sikes4 #8,:]e8 ,/rike me bl9d1 if ,i don't hon\r t #8ere girl1 = h] native tal5ts4' #8,%e's bid havid a plate ( boil$ beef id ! b>1' repli$ ,b>ney4 #8,s5d h] "h1' said ,sikes1 p\r+ out a glass ( liquor4 #8,s5d h] "h4' ,b>ney look$ timidly at ,fag91 z if = p]mission2 ! ,jew rema9+ sil5t1 & n lift+ 8 eyes f ! gr\nd1 he retir$2 & pres5tly return$1 u%]+ 9 ,nancy2 :o 0 decorat$ ) ! bonnet1 apron1 basket1 & /reet-door key1 complete4 #8,y are on ! sc5t1 are y1 ,nancy8' inquir$ ,sikes1 pr(f]+ ! glass4 #8,yes1 ,i am1 ,bill1' repli$ ! "y lady1 dispos+ ( its cont5ts2 #8& tir$ en\gh ( x ,i am1 too4 ,! "y brat's be5 ill & conf9$ to ! crib2 &--' #8,ah1 ,nancy1 de>6' said ,fag91 look+ up4 ,n[1 :e!r a peculi> contraction ( ! ,jew's r$ eye-br[s1 & a half clos+ ( 8 deeply-set eyes1 w>n$ ,miss ,nancy t %e 0 dispos$ to be too communicative1 is n a matt] ( mu* importance4 ,! fact is all we ne$ c>e = "h2 & ! fact is1 t %e sudd5ly *eck$ h]self1 & ) sev]al graci\s smiles ^u ,mr4 ,sikes1 turn$ ! conv]sation to o!r matt]s4 ,9 ab\t t5 m9utes' "t1 ,mr4 ,fag9 0 seiz$ ) a fit ( c\gh+2 ^u :i* ,nancy pull$ h] %awl ov] h] %\ld]s1 & decl>$ x 0 "t to g4 ,mr4 ,sikes1 f9d+ t he 0 walk+ a %ort "p ( h] way himself1 express$ 8 int5tion ( accompany+ h]2 !y w5t away toge!r1 foll[$1 at a little di/ant1 by ! dog1 :o slunk out ( a back-y>d z soon z 8 ma/] 0 out ( sight4 ,! ,jew ?ru/ 8 head out ( ! room door :5 ,sikes _h left x2 look$ aft] him z we walk$ up ! d>k passage2 %ook 8 cl5*$ fi/2 mutt]$ a deep curse2 & !n1 ) a horrible gr91 reseat$ himself at ! table2 :]e he 0 soon deeply absorb$ 9 ! int]e/+ pages ( ! ,hue-&-,cry4 ,mean:ile1 ,oliv] ,twi/1 little dream+ t he 0 )9 s v %ort a di/ance ( ! m]ry old g5tleman1 0 on 8 way to ! book-/all4 ,:5 he got into ,cl]k5well1 he accid5tly turn$ d[n a by-/reet :i* 0 n exactly 9 8 way2 b n discov]+ 8 mi/ake until he _h got half-way d[n x1 & kn[+ x mu/ lead 9 ! "r direction1 he did n ?9k x wor? :ile to turn back2 & s m>*$ on1 z quickly z he c\ld1 ) ! books "u 8 arm4 ,he 0 walk+ along1 ?9k+ h[ happy & cont5t$ he ought to feel2 & h[ mu* he w\ld give = only "o look at poor little ,dick1 :o1 />v$ & beat51 might be weep+ bitt]ly at t v mom5t2 :5 he 0 />tl$ by a "y woman scream+ out v l\d4 #8,oh1 my de> bro!r6' ,& he _h h>dly look$ up1 to see :at ! matt] 01 :5 he 0 /opp$ by hav+ a pair ( arms ?r[n tight r\nd 8 neck4 #8,don't1' cri$ ,oliv]1 /ruggl+4 #8,let g ( me4 ,:o is x8 ,:at are y /opp+ me =8' ,! only reply to ?is1 0 a great numb] ( l\d lam5tations f ! "y woman :o _h embrac$ him2 & :o _h a little basket & a /reet-door key 9 h] h&4 #8,oh my graci\s6' said ! "y woman1 #8,i h f\nd him6 ,oh6 ,oliv]6 ,oliv]6 ,oh y naughty boy1 to make me suff] su* di/ress on y\r acc\nt6 ,come home1 de>1 come4 ,oh1 ,i've f\nd him4 ,?ank graci\s goodness heav9s1 ,i've f\nd him6' ,) ^! incoh]5t exclamations1 ! "y woman bur/ into ano!r fit ( cry+1 & got s dreadfully hy/]ical1 t a c\ple ( wom5 :o came up at ! mom5t ask$ a but*]'s boy ) a %9y head ( hair ano9t$ ) suet1 :o 0 also look+ on1 :e!r he didn't ?9k he _h bett] run = ! doctor4 ,to :i*1 ! but*]'s boy3 :o appe>$ ( a l\ng+1 n to say indol5t disposition3 repli$1 t he ?\ght n4 #8,oh1 no1 no1 nev] m9d1' said ! "y woman1 grasp+ ,oliv]'s h&2 #8,i'm bett] n[4 ,come home directly1 y cruel boy6 ,come6' #8,oh1 ma'am1' repli$ ! "y woman1 #8he ran away1 ne> a mon? ago1 f 8 p>5ts1 :o are h>d-work+ & respectable p2 & w5t & jo9$ a set ( ?ieves & bad *>act]s2 & almo/ broke 8 "m's he>t4' #8,"y wret*6' said "o woman4 #8,g home1 d1 y little brute1' said ! o!r4 #8,i am n1' repli$ ,oliv]1 greatly al>m$4 #8,i don't "k h]4 ,i hav5't any si/]1 or fa!r & "m ei!r4 ,i'm an orphan2 ,i live at ,p5tonville4' #8,only he> him1 h[ he braves x out6' cri$ ! "y woman4 #8,:y1 x's ,nancy6' exclaim$ ,oliv]2 :o n[ saw h] face = ! fir/ "t2 & />t$ back1 9 irrepressible a/oni%m5t4 #8,y see he kn[s me6' cri$ ,nancy1 appeal+ to ! by/&]s4 #8,he c't help himself4 ,make him come home1 !re's good p1 or he'll kill 8 de> "m & fa!r1 & break my he>t6' #8,:at ! devil's ?is8' said a man1 bur/+ out ( a be]-%op1 ) a :ite dog at 8 heels2 #8"y ,oliv]6 ,come home to y\r poor "m1 y "y dog6 ,come home directly4' #8,i don't belong to !m4 ,i don't "k !m4 ,help6 help6' cri$ ,oliv]1 /ruggl+ 9 ! man's p[]ful grasp4 #8,help6' repeat$ ! man4 #8,yes2 ,i'll help y1 y "y rascal6 ,:at books are ^!8 ,y've be5 a /eal+ #8em1 h y8 ,give #8em "h4' ,) ^! words1 ! man tore ! volumes f 8 grasp1 & /ruck him on ! head4 #8,t's "r6' cri$ a look]-on1 f a g>ret-w9d[4 #8,t's ! only way ( br++ him to 8 s5ses6' #8,to be sure6' cri$ a sleepy-fac$ c>p5t]1 ca/+ an approv+ look at ! g>ret-w9d[4 #8,x'll d him good6' said ! two wom54 #8,& he %all h x1 too6' rejo9$ ! man1 adm9i/]+ ano!r bl[1 & seiz+ ,oliv] by ! coll>4 #8,come on1 y "y villa96 ,"h1 ,bull's-eye1 m9d him1 boy6 ,m9d him6' ,weak ) rec5t illness2 /upifi$ by ! bl[s & ! sudd5ness ( ! attack2 t]rifi$ by ! fi]ce gr[l+ ( ! dog1 & ! brutality ( ! man2 ov]p[]$ by ! conviction ( ! by/&]s t he really 0 ! h>d5$ little wret* he 0 describ$ to be2 :at c\ld "o poor *ild d6 ,d>kness _h set 92 x 0 a l[ neighborhood2 no help 0 ne>2 resi/ance 0 useless4 ,9 ano!r mom5t he 0 dragg$ into a labyr9? ( d>k n>r[ c\rts1 & 0 =c$ along !m at a pace :i* r5d]$ ! few cries he d>$ to give utt]ance to1 un9telligible4 ,x 0 ( little mom5t1 inde$1 :e!r !y 7 intelligible or no2 = !re 0 nobody to c>e = !m1 _h !y be5 ev] s pla94 99 99 99 99 99 ,! gas-lamps 7 light$2 ,mrs4 ,b$w9 0 wait+ anxi\sly at ! op5 door2 ! s]vant _h run up ! /reet tw5ty times to see if !re 7 any traces ( ,oliv]2 & /ill ! two old g5tlem5 sat1 p]sev]+ly1 9 ! d>k p>l\r1 ) ! wat* betwe5 !m4 ,,*apt] ,,xvi -- ,,relates ,,:at ,,became ,,( ,,oliv] ,,twi/1 ,,aft] ,,he ,,_h ,,be5 ,,claim$ ,,by ,,nancy ,! n>r[ /reets & c\rts1 at l5g?1 t]m9at$ 9 a l>ge op5 space2 scatt]$ ab\t :i*1 7 p5s = bea/s1 & o!r indications ( a cattle-m>ket4 ,sikes slack5$ 8 pace :5 !y rea*$ ?is spot3 ! girl be+ q unable to support any long]1 ! rapid rate at :i* !y _h hi!rto walk$4 ,turn+ to ,oliv]1 he r\ghly comm&$ him to take hold ( ,nancy's h&4 #8,d y he>8' gr[l$ ,sikes1 z ,oliv] hesitat$1 & look$ r\nd4 ,!y 7 9 a d>k corn]1 q out ( ! track ( pass5g]s4 ,oliv] saw1 b too pla9ly1 t resi/ance w\ld be ( no avail4 ,he held out 8 h&1 :i* ,nancy clasp$ tight 9 h]s4 #8,give me ! o!r1' said ,sikes1 seiz+ ,oliv]'s unoccupi$ h&4 #8,"h1 ,bull's-,eye6' ,! dog look$ up1 & gr[l$4 #8,see "h1 boy6' said ,sikes1 putt+ 8 o!r h& to ,oliv]'s ?roat2 #8if he speaks ev] s s(t a ^w1 hold him6 ,d'ye m9d6' ,! dog gr[l$ aga92 & lick+ 8 lips1 ey$ ,oliv] z if he 7 anxi\s to atta* himself to 8 w9dpipe )\t delay4 #8,he's z will+ z a ,*ri/ian1 /rike me bl9d if he isn't6' said ,sikes1 reg>d+ ! animal ) a k9d ( grim & f]oci\s approval4 #8,n[1 y "k :at y've got to expect1 ma/]1 s call away z quick z y l2 ! dog w soon /op t game4 ,get on1 "y'un6' ,bull's-eye wagg$ 8 tail 9 ackn[l$gm5t ( ?is unusually ende>+ =m ( spee*2 &1 giv+ v5t to ano!r admonitory gr[l = ! b5efit ( ,oliv]1 l$ ! way onw>d4 ,x 0 ,smi?field t !y 7 cross+1 al?\gh x might h be5 ,grosv5or ,squ>e1 = any?+ ,oliv] knew to ! contr>y4 ,! night 0 d>k & foggy4 ,! lights 9 ! %ops c\ld sc>ecely /ruggle ?r\gh ! heavy mi/1 :i* ?ick5$ e mom5t & %r\d$ ! /reets & h\ses 9 gloom2 r5d]+ ! /range place /ill /rang] 9 ,oliv]'s eyes2 & mak+ 8 unc]ta9ty ! m dismal & depress+4 ,!y _h hurri$ on a few paces1 :5 a deep *ur*-bell /ruck ! h\r4 ,) its fir/ /roke1 8 two conductors /opp$1 & turn$ _! heads 9 ! direction :5ce ! s\nd proce$$4 #8,eight o' clock1 ,bill1' said ,nancy1 :5 ! bell ceas$4 #8,:at's ! good ( tell+ me t2 ,i c he> x1 c't ,i6' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,i wond] :e!r !y c he> x1' said ,nancy4 #8,( c\rse !y c1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,x 0 ,b>tlemy "t :5 ,i 0 %opp$2 & !re w>n't a p5ny trumpet 9 ! fair1 z ,i c\ldn't he> ! squeak+ on4 ,art] ,i 0 lock$ up = ! night1 ! r[ & d9 outside made ! ?und]+ old jail s sil5t1 t ,i c\ld almo/ h beat my bra9s out aga9/ ! iron plates ( ! door4' #8,poor fell[6' said ,nancy1 :o /ill _h h] face turn$ t[>ds ! qu>t] 9 :i* ! bell _h s\nd$4 #8,oh1 ,bill1 su* f9e "y *aps z !m6' #8,yes2 t's all y wom5 ?9k (1' answ]$ ,sikes4 #8,f9e "y *aps6 ,well1 !y're z good z dead1 s x don't mu* matt]4' ,) ?is consolation1 ,mr4 ,sikes appe>$ to repress a ris+ t5d5cy to jeal\sy1 &1 clasp+ ,oliv]'s wri/ m firmly1 told him to /ep out aga94 #8,wait a m9ute6' said ! girl3 #8,i w\ldn't hurry by1 if x 0 y t 0 com+ out to be hung1 ! next "t eight o'clock /ruck1 ,bill4 ,i'd walk r\nd & r\nd ! place till ,i dropp$1 if ! sn[ 0 on ! gr\nd1 & ,i hadn't a %awl to cov] me4' #8,& :at good w\ld t d8' inquir$ ! uns5tim5tal ,mr4 ,sikes4 #8,unless y c\ld pit* ov] a file & tw5ty y>ds ( good /\t rope1 y might z well be walk+ fifty mile (f1 or n walk+ at all1 = all ! good x w\ld d me4 ,come on1 & don't /& prea*+ !re4' ,! girl bur/ into a laugh2 drew h] %awl m closely r\nd h]2 & !y walk$ away4 ,b ,oliv] felt h] h& tremble1 &1 look+ up 9 h] face z !y pass$ a gas-lamp1 saw t x _h turn$ a deadly :ite4 ,!y walk$ on1 by little-frequ5t$ & dirty ways1 = a full half-h\r3 meet+ v few p1 & ^? appe>+ f _! looks to hold mu* ! same position 9 society z ,mr4 ,sikes himself4 ,at l5g? !y turn$ into a v fil?y n>r[ /reet1 ne>ly full ( old-clo!s %ops2 ! dog runn+ =w>d1 z if consci\s t !re 0 no fur!r occasion = 8 keep+ on gu>d1 /opp$ be=e ! door ( a %op t 0 clos$ & app>5tly unt5ant$2 ! h\se 0 9 a ru9\s condition1 & on ! door 0 nail$ a bo>d1 intimat+ t x 0 to let3 :i* look$ z if x _h hung !re = _m ye>s4 #8,all "r1' cri$ ,sikes1 glanc+ cauti\sly ab\t4 ,nancy /oop$ bel[ ! %utt]s1 & ,oliv] he>d ! s\nd ( a bell4 ,!y cross$ to ! opposite side ( ! /reet1 & /ood = a few mom5ts "u a lamp4 ,a noise1 z if a sa% w9d[ 7 g5tly rais$1 0 he>d2 & soon aft]w>ds ! door s(tly op5$4 ,mr4 ,sikes !n seiz$ ! t]rifi$ boy by ! coll> ) v little c]emony2 & all ?ree 7 quickly inside ! h\se4 ,! passage 0 p]fectly d>k4 ,!y wait$1 :ile ! p]son :o _h let !m 91 *a9$ & b>r$ ! door4 #8,anybody "h8' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,no1' repli$ a voice1 :i* ,oliv] ?\ght he _h he>d be=e4 #8,is ! old #8un "h8' ask$ ! robb]4 #8,yes1' repli$ ! voice1 #8& preci\s d[n 9 ! m\? he has be54 ,won't he be glad to see y8 ,oh1 no6' ,! /yle ( ?is reply1 z well z ! voice :i* deliv]$ x1 seem$ famili> to ,oliv]'s e>s3 b x 0 impossible to di/+ui% ev5 ! =m ( ! speak] 9 ! d>kness4 #8,let's h a glim1' said ,sikes1 #8or we %all g break+ our necks1 or tread+ on ! dog4 ,look aft] y\r legs if y d6' #8,/& /ill a mom5t1 & ,i'll get y "o1' repli$ ! voice4 ,! rec$+ foot/eps ( ! speak] 7 he>d2 &1 9 ano!r m9ute1 ! =m ( ,mr4 ,john ,dawk9s1 o!rwise ! ,artful ,dodg]1 appe>$4 ,he bore 9 8 "r h& a tall[ c&le /uck 9 ! end ( a cleft /ick4 ,! "y g5tleman did n /op to be/[ any o!r m>k ( recognition ^u ,oliv] ?an a hum\r\s gr92 b1 turn+ away1 beckon$ ! visitors to foll[ him d[n a flight ( /airs4 ,!y cross$ an empty kit*52 &1 op5+ ! door ( a l[ e>?y-smell+ room1 :i* seem$ to h be5 built 9 a small back-y>d1 7 receiv$ ) a %\t ( laught]4 #8,oh1 my wig1 my wig6' cri$ ,ma/] ,*>les ,bates1 f ^: lungs ! laught] _h proce$$3 #8"h he is6 oh1 cry1 "h he is6 ,oh1 ,fag91 look at him6 ,fag91 d look at him6 ,i c't be> x2 x is su* a jolly game1 ,i cant' be> x4 ,hold me1 somebody1 :ile ,i laugh x out4' ,) ?is irrepressible ebullition ( mir?1 ,ma/] ,bates laid himself flat on ! floor3 & kick$ convulsively = five m9utes1 9 an ectasy ( faceti\s joy4 ,!n jump+ to 8 feet1 he snat*$ ! cleft /ick f ! ,dodg]2 &1 advanc+ to ,oliv]1 view$ him r\nd & r\nd2 :ile ! ,jew1 tak+ (f 8 nightcap1 made a great numb] ( l[ b[s to ! bewild]$ boy4 ,! ,artful1 meantime1 :o 0 ( a r saturn9e disposition1 & seldom gave way to m]rim5t :5 x int]f]$ ) bus9ess1 rifl$ ,oliv]'s pockets ) /eady assiduity4 #8,look at 8 togs1 ,fag96' said ,*>ley1 putt+ ! light s close to 8 new jacket z ne>ly to set him on fire4 #8,look at 8 togs6 ,sup]f9e clo?1 & ! heavy swell cut6 ,oh1 my eye1 :at a game6 ,& 8 books1 too6 ,no?+ b a g5tleman1 ,fag96' #8,delight$ to see y look+ s well1 my de>1' said ! ,jew1 b[+ ) mock humility4 #8,! ,artful %all give y ano!r suit1 my de>1 = fe> y %\ld spoil t ,sunday "o4 ,:y didn't y write1 my de>1 & say y 7 com+8 ,we'd h got some?+ w>m = supp]4' ,at 81 ,ma/] ,bates ro>$ aga93 s l\d1 t ,fag9 himself relax$1 & ev5 ! ,dodg] smil$2 b z ! ,artful drew =? ! five-p\nd note at t in/ant1 x is d\btful :e!r ! sally ( ! discov]y awak5$ 8 m]rim5t4 #8,hallo1 :at's t8' inquir$ ,sikes1 /epp+ =w>d z ! ,jew seiz$ ! note4 #8,t's m9e1 ,fag94' #8,no1 no1 my de>1' said ! ,jew4 #8,m9e1 ,bill1 m9e4 ,y %all h ! books4' #8,if t a9't m9e6' said ,bill ,sikes1 putt+ on 8 hat ) a det]m9$ air2 #8m9e & ,nancy's t is2 ,i'll take ! boy back aga94' ,! ,jew />t$4 ,oliv] />t$ too1 ?\gh f a v diff]5t cause2 = he hop$ t ! dispute might really end 9 8 be+ tak5 back4 #8,come6 ,h& ov]1 w y8' said ,sikes4 #8,?is is h>dly fair1 ,bill2 h>dly fair1 is x1 ,nancy8' inquir$ ! ,jew4 #8,fair1 or n fair1' retort$ ,sikes1 #8h& ov]1 ,i tell y6 ,d y ?9k ,nancy & me has got no?+ else to d ) our preci\s "t b to sp5d x 9 sc\t+ art]1 & kidnapp+1 e "y boy z gets grabb$ ?r\gh y8 ,give x "h1 y av>ici\s old skeleton1 give x "h6' ,) ?is g5tle remon/rance1 ,mr4 ,sikes pluck$ ! note f betwe5 ! ,jew's f+] & ?umb2 & look+ ! old man coolly 9 ! face1 fold$ x up small1 & ti$ x 9 8 neck]*ief4 #8,t's = our %>e ( ! tr\ble1' said ,sikes2 #8& n half en\gh1 nei!r4 ,y may keep ! books1 if y're fond ( read+4 ,if y a9't1 sell #8em4' #8,!y're v pretty1' said ,*>ley ,bates3 :o1 ) sundry grimaces1 _h be5 affect+ to read "o ( ! volumes 9 "q2 #8beautiful writ+1 isn't is1 ,oliv]8' ,at sight ( ! dismay$ look ) :i* ,oliv] reg>d$ 8 torm5tors1 ,ma/] ,bates1 :o 0 bless$ ) a lively s5se ( ! ludicr\s1 fell into ano!r ectasy1 m boi/]\s ?an ! fir/4 #8,!y belong to ! old g5tleman1' said ,oliv]1 wr++ 8 h&s2 #8to ! good1 k9d1 old g5tleman :o took me into 8 h\se1 & _h me nurs$1 :5 ,i 0 ne> dy+ ( ! fev]4 ,oh1 pray s5d !m back2 s5d him back ! books & money4 ,keep me "h all my life long2 b pray1 pray s5d !m back4 ,he'll ?9k ,i /ole !m2 ! old lady3 all ( !m :o 7 s k9d to me3 w ?9k ,i /ole !m4 ,oh1 d h m]cy ^u me1 & s5d !m back6' ,) ^! words1 :i* 7 utt]$ ) all ! en]gy ( passionate grief1 ,oliv] fell ^u 8 knees at ! ,jew's feet2 & beat 8 h&s toge!r1 9 p]fect desp]ation4 #8,! boy's "r1' rem>k$ ,fag91 look+ cov]tly r\nd1 & knitt+ 8 %aggy eyebr[s into a h>d knot4 #8,y're "r1 ,oliv]1 y're "r2 !y w ?9k y h /ol5 #8em4 ,ha6 ha6' *uckl$ ! ,jew1 rubb+ 8 h&s1 #8x c\ldn't h happ5$ bett]1 if we _h *os5 our "t6' #8,( c\rse x c\ldn't1' repli$ ,sikes2 #8,i "k'd t1 directly ,i see him com+ ?r\gh ,cl]k5well1 ) ! books "u 8 arm4 ,x's all "r en\gh4 ,!y're s(t-he>t$ psalm-s+]s1 or !y w\ldn't h tak5 him 9 at all2 & !y'll ask no que/ions aft] him1 fe> !y %\ld be oblig$ to prosecute1 & s get him lagg$4 ,he's safe en\gh4' ,oliv] _h look$ f "o to ! o!r1 :ile ^! words 7 be+ spok51 z if he 7 bewild]$1 & c\ld sc>ecely und]/& :at pass$2 b :5 ,bill ,sikes conclud$1 he jump$ sudd5ly to 8 feet1 & tore wildly f ! room3 utt]+ %rieks = help1 :i* made ! b>e old h\se e*o to ! ro(4 #8,keep back ! dog1 ,bill6' cri$ ,nancy1 spr++ be=e ! door1 & clos+ x1 z ! ,jew & 8 two pupils d>t$ out 9 pursuit4 #8,keep back ! dog2 he'll te> ! boy to pieces4' #8,s]ve him "r6' cri$ ,sikes1 /ruggl+ to dis5gage himself f ! girl's grasp4 #8,/& (f f me1 or ,i'll split y\r head aga9/ ! wall4' #8,i don't c>e = t1 ,bill1 ,i don't c>e = t1' scream$ ! girl1 /ruggl+ viol5tly ) ! man1 #8! *ild %an't be torn d[n by ! dog1 unless y kill me fir/4' #8,%an't he6' said ,sikes1 sett+ 8 tee?4 #8,i'll soon d t1 if y don't keep (f4' ,! h\sebreak] flung ! girl f him to ! fur!r end ( ! room1 j z ! ,jew & ! two boys return$1 dragg+ ,oliv] among !m4 #8,:at's ! matt] "h6' said ,fag91 look+ r\nd4 #8,! girl's gone mad1 ,i ?9k1' repli$ ,sikes1 savagely4 #8,no1 %e hasn't1' said ,nancy1 pale & brea?less f ! scuffle2 #8no1 %e hasn't1 ,fag92 don't ?9k x4' #8,!n keep quiet1 w y8' said ! ,jew1 ) a ?reat5+ look4 #8,no1 ,i won't d t1 nei!r1' repli$ ,nancy1 speak+ v l\d4 #8,come6 ,:at d y ?9k ( t8' ,mr4 ,fag9 0 suffici5tly well acqua9t$ ) ! mann]s & cu/oms ( t p>ticul> species ( humanity to :i* ,nancy belong$1 to feel tol]ably c]ta9 t x w\ld be r unsafe to prolong any conv]sation ) h]1 at pres5t4 ,) ! view ( div]t+ ! att5tion ( ! company1 he turn$ to ,oliv]4 #8,s y want$ to get away1 my de>1 did y8' said ! ,jew1 tak+ up a jagg$ & knott$ club :i* law 9 a corn] ( ! fireplace2 #8eh8' ,oliv] made no reply4 ,b he wat*$ ! ,jew's motions1 & brea!d quickly4 #8,want$ to get assi/ance2 call$ = ! police2 did y8' sne]$ ! ,jew1 cat*+ ! boy by ! arm4 #8,we'll cure y ( t1 my "y ma/]4' ,! ,jew inflict$ a sm>t bl[ on ,oliv]'s %\ld]s ) ! club2 & 0 rais+ x = a second1 :5 ! girl1 ru%+ =w>d1 wre/$ x f 8 h&4 ,%e flung x into ! fire1 ) a =ce t br\ght "s ( ! gl[+ coals :irl+ out into ! room4 #8,i won't /& by & see x done1 ,fag91' cri$ ! girl4 #8,y've got ! boy1 & :at m w\ld y h8--,let him be--let him be--or ,i %all put t m>k on "s ( y1 t w br+ me to ! gall[s be=e my "t4' ,! girl /amp$ h] foot viol5tly on ! floor z %e v5t$ ?is ?reat2 & ) h] lips compress$1 & h] h&s cl5*$1 look$ alt]nately at ! ,jew & ! o!r robb]3 h] face q col\rless f ! passion ( rage into :i* %e _h gradually work$ h]self4 #8,:y1 ,nancy6' said ! ,jew1 9 a soo?+ tone2 aft] a pause1 dur+ :i* he & ,mr4 ,sikes _h />$ at "o ano!r 9 a disconc]t$ mann]2 #8y1--y're m clev] ?an ev] to-night4 ,ha6 ha6 my de>1 y are act+ beautifully4' #8,am ,i6' said ! girl4 #8,take c>e ,i don't ov]do x4 ,y w be ! worse = x1 ,fag91 if ,i d2 & s ,i tell y 9 good "t to keep cle> ( me4' ,!re is some?+ ab\t a r\s$ woman3 especially if %e add to all h] o!r /rong passions1 ! fi]ce impulses ( recklessness & despair2 :i* few m5 l to provoke4 ,! ,jew saw t x w\ld be hopeless to affect any fur!r mi/ake reg>d+ ! reality ( ,miss ,nancy's rage2 &1 %r9k+ involunt>ily back a few paces1 ca/ a glance1 half implor+ & half c[>dly1 at ,sikes3 z if to h9t t he 0 ! fitte/ p]son to pursue ! dialogue4 ,mr4 ,sikes1 ?us mutely appeal$ to2 & possibly feel+ 8 p]sonal pride & influ5ce int]e/$ 9 ! imm$iate r$uction ( ,miss ,nancy to reason2 gave utt]ance to ab\t a c\ple ( score ( curses & ?reats1 ! rapid production ( :i* reflect$ great cr$it on ! f]tility ( 8 inv5tion4 ,z !y produc$ no visible effect on ! object aga9/ :om !y 7 dis*>g$1 h[ev]1 he resort$ to m tangible argum5ts4 #8,:at d y mean by ?is8' said ,sikes2 back+ ! inquiry ) a v common imprecation conc]n+ ! mo/ beautiful ( human features3 :i*1 if x 7 he>d above1 only once out ( e fifty ?\s& times t x is utt]$ bel[1 w\ld r5d] bl9dness z common a disord] z measles3 #8:at d y mean by x8 ,burn my body6 ,d y "k :o y are1 & :at y are8' #8,oh1 yes1 ,i "k all ab\t x1' repli$ ! girl1 laugh+ hy/]ically2 & %ak+ h] head f side to side1 ) a poor assumption ( indiff]5ce4 #8,well1 !n1 keep quiet1' rejo9$ ,sikes1 ) a gr[l l t he 0 accu/om$ to use :5 address+ 8 dog1 #8or ,i'll quiet y = a good long "t to come4' ,! girl laugh$ aga93 ev5 less compos$ly ?an be=e2 &1 d>t+ a ha/y look at ,sikes1 turn$ h] face aside1 & bit h] lip till ! blood came4 #8,y're a nice "o1' add$ ,sikes1 z he survey$ h] ) a contemptu\s air1 #8to take up ! humane & g5--teel side6 ,a pretty subject = ! *ild1 z y call him1 to make a fri5d (6' #8,god ,almighty help me1 ,i am6' cri$ ! girl passionately2 #8& ,i wi% ,i _h be5 /ruck dead 9 ! /reet1 or _h *ang$ places ) !m we pass$ s ne> to-night1 be=e ,i _h l5t a h& 9 br++ him "h4 ,he's a ?ief1 a li>1 a devil1 all t's bad1 f ?is night =?4 ,isn't t en\gh = ! old wret*1 )\t bl[s8' #8,come1 come1 ,sikes1' said ! ,jew appeal+ to him 9 a remon/ratory tone1 & motion+ t[>ds ! boys1 :o 7 eag]ly att5tive to all t pass$2 #8we mu/ h civil words2 civil words1 ,bill4' #8,civil words6' cri$ ! girl1 ^: passion 0 frightful to see4 #8,civil words1 y villa96 ,yes1 y des]ve #8em f me4 ,i ?iev$ = y :5 ,i 0 a *ild n half z old z ?is6' po9t+ to ,oliv]4 #8,i h be5 9 ! same trade1 & 9 ! same s]vice1 = twelve ye>s s9ce4 ,don't y "k x8 ,speak out6 ,don't y "k x8' #8,well1 well1' repli$ ! ,jew1 ) an attempt at pacification2 #8&1 if y h1 x's y\r liv+6' #8,aye1 x is6' return$ ! girl2 n speak+1 b p\r+ out ! words 9 "o cont9u\s & vehem5t scream4 #8,x is my liv+2 & ! cold1 wet1 dirty /reets are my home2 & y're ! wret* t drove me to !m long ago1 & t'll keep me !re1 day & night1 day & night1 till ,i die6' #8,i %all d y a mis*ief6' int]pos$ ! ,jew1 goad$ by ^! reproa*es2 #8a mis*ief worse ?an t1 if y say mu* m6' ,! girl said no?+ m2 b1 te>+ h] hair & dress 9 a transport ( passion1 made su* a ru% at ! ,jew z w\ld probably h left signal m>ks ( h] rev5ge ^u him1 _h n h] wri/s be5 seiz$ by ,sikes at ! "r mom5t2 ^u :i*1 %e made a few ineffectual /ruggles1 & fa9t$4 #8,%e's all "r n[1' said ,sikes1 lay+ h] d[n 9 a corn]4 #8,%e's uncommon /rong 9 ! arms1 :5 %e's up 9 ?is way4' ,! ,jew wip$ 8 =ehead3 & smil$1 z if x 7 a relief to h ! di/urbance ov]2 b nei!r he1 nor ,sikes1 nor ! dog1 nor ! boys1 seem$ to consid] x 9 any o!r light ?an a common occurance incid5tal to bus9ess4 #8,x's ! wor/ ( hav+ to d ) wom51' said ! ,jew1 replac+ 8 club2 #8b !y're clev]1 & we c't get on1 9 our l9e1 )\t #8em4 ,*>ley1 %[ ,oliv] to b$4' #8,i suppose he'd bett] n we> 8 be/ clo!s tomorr[1 ,fag91 _h he8' inquir$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,c]ta9ly n1' repli$ ! ,jew1 reciprocat+ ! gr9 ) :i* ,*>ley put ! "q4 ,ma/] ,bates1 app>5tly mu* delight$ ) 8 commission1 took ! cleft /ick3 & l$ ,oliv] into an adjac5t kit*51 :]e !re 7 two or ?ree ( ! b$s on :i* he _h slept be=e2 & "h1 ) _m uncontrollable bur/s ( laught]1 he produc$ ! id5tical old suit ( clo!s :i* ,oliv] _h s mu* congratulat$ himself ^u leav+ (f at ,mr4 ,br[nl['s2 & ! accid5tal display ( :i*1 to ,fag91 by ! ,jew :o pur*as$ !m1 _h be5 ! v fir/ clue receiv$1 ( 8 :]eab\t4 #8,put (f ! sm>t ones1' said ,*>ley1 #8& ,i'll give #8em to ,fag9 to take c>e (4 ,:at fun x is6' ,poor ,oliv] unwill+ly compli$4 ,ma/] ,bates roll+ up ! new clo!s "u 8 arm1 dep>t$ f ! room1 leav+ ,oliv] 9 ! d>k1 & lock+ ! door beh9d him4 ,! noise ( ,*>ley's laught]1 & ! voice ( ,miss ,betsy1 :o opportunely arriv$ to ?r[ wat] ov] h] fri5d1 & p]=m o!r fem99e (fices = ! promotion ( h] recov]y1 might h kept _m p awake "u m happy circum/ances ?an ^? 9 :i* ,oliv] 0 plac$4 ,b he 0 sick & we>y2 & he soon fell s\nd asleep4 ,,*apt] ,,xvii -- ,,oliv]',s ,,de/9y ,,cont9u+ ,,unpropiti\s1 ,,br+s ,a ,,great ,,man ,,to ,,london ,,to ,,injure ,,8 ,,reputation ,x is ! cu/om on ! /age1 9 all good murd]\s melodramas1 to pres5t ! tragic & ! comic sc5es1 9 z regul> alt]nation1 z ! lay]s ( r$ & :ite 9 a side ( /reaky bacon4 ,! h]o s9ks ^u 8 /raw b$1 weigh$ d[n by fett]s & mis=tunes2 9 ! next sc5e1 8 fai?ful b unconsci\s squire regales ! audi5ce ) a comic song4 ,we behold1 ) ?robb+ bosoms1 ! h]o9e 9 ! grasp ( a pr\d & ru?less b>on3 h] virtue & h] life alike 9 dang]1 draw+ =? h] dagg] to pres]ve ! "o at ! co/ ( ! o!r2 & j z our expectations are wr\ght up to ! highe/ pit*1 a :i/le is he>d1 & we are /raightway transport$ to ! great hall ( ! ca/le2 :]e a grey-head$ s5es*al s+s a funny *orus ) a funni] body ( vassals1 :o are free ( all sorts ( places1 f *ur* vaults to palaces1 & roam ab\t 9 company1 c>oll+ p]petually4 ,su* *anges appe> absurd2 b !y are n s unnatural z !y w\ld seem at fir/ sight4 ,! transitions 9 real life f well-spread bo>ds to dea?-b$s1 & f m\rn+-we$s to holiday g>m5ts1 are n a :it less />tl+2 only1 !re1 we are busy actors1 in/ead ( passive look]s-on1 :i* makes a va/ diff]5ce4 ,! actors 9 ! mimic life ( ! !atre1 are bl9d to viol5t transitions & abrupt impulses ( passion or feel+1 :i*1 pres5t$ be=e ! eyes ( m]e spectators1 are at once condemn$ z outrage\s & prepo/]\s4 ,z sudd5 %ift+s ( ! sc5e1 & rapid *anges ( "t & place1 are n only sanction$ 9 books by long usage1 b are by _m consid]$ z ! great art ( au?or%ip3 an au?or's skill 9 8 craft be+1 by su* critics1 *iefly e/imat$ ) relation to ! dilemmas 9 :i* he leaves 8 *>act]s at ! end ( e *apt]3 ?is brief introduction to ! pres5t "o may p]haps be deem$ unnecess>y4 ,if s1 let x be consid]$ a delicate intimation on ! "p ( ! hi/orian t he is go+ back to ! t[n 9 :i* ,oliv] ,twi/ 0 born2 ! read] tak+ x = grant$ t !re are good & sub/antial reasons = mak+ ! j\rney1 or he w\ld n be invit$ to proce$ ^u su* an exp$ition4 ,mr4 ,bumble em]g$ at e>ly morn+ f ! workh\se-gate1 & walk$ ) portly c>riage & comm&+ /eps1 up ! ,high ,/reet4 ,he 0 9 ! full bloom & pride ( beadlehood2 8 cock$ hat & coat 7 dazzl+ 9 ! morn+ sun2 he clut*$ 8 cane ) ! vigor\s t5acity ( heal? & p[]4 ,mr4 ,bumble always c>ri$ 8 head high2 b ?is morn+ x 0 high] ?an usual4 ,!re 0 an ab/raction 9 8 eye1 an elevation 9 8 air1 :i* might h w>n$ an obs]vant /rang] t ?\ghts 7 pass+ 9 ! beadle's m9d1 too great = utt]ance4 ,mr4 ,bumble /opp$ n to conv]se ) ! small %opkeep]s & o!rs :o spoke to him1 def]5tially1 z he pass$ along4 ,he m]ely return$ _! salutations ) a wave ( 8 h&1 & relax$ n 9 8 dignifi$ pace1 until he rea*$ ! f>m :]e ,mrs4 ,mann t5d$ ! infant paup]s ) p>o*ial c>e4 #8,drat t beadle6' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 he>+ ! well-kn[n %ak+ at ! g>d5-gate4 #8,if x isn't him at ?is "t 9 ! morn+6 ,lauk1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 only ?9k ( its be+ y6 ,well1 de> me1 x is a pleasure1 ?is is6 ,come into ! p>l\r1 sir1 please4' ,! fir/ s5t5ce 0 address$ to ,susan2 & ! exclamations ( delight 7 utt]$ to ,mr4 ,bumble3 z ! good lady unlock$ ! g>d5-gate3 & %[$ him1 ) great att5tion & respect1 into ! h\se4 #8,mrs4 ,mann1' said ,mr4 ,bumble2 n sitt+ ^u1 or dropp+ himself into a seat1 z any common jackanapes w\ld3 b lett+ himself gradually & sl[ly d[n into a *air2 #8,mrs4 ,mann1 ma'am1 good morn+4' #8,well1 & good morn+ to y1 sir1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,mann1 ) _m smiles2 #8& hop+ y f9d y\rself well1 sir6' #8,s-s1 ,mrs4 ,mann1' repli$ ! beadle4 #8,a poro*ial life is n a b$ ( roses1 ,mrs4 ,mann4' #8,ah1 t x isn't inde$1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' rejo9$ ! lady4 ,& all ! infant paup]s might h *orus$ ! rejo9d] ) great propriety1 if !y _h he>d x4 #8,a poro*ial life1 ma'am1' cont9u$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 /rik+ ! table ) 8 cane1 #8is a life ( worrit1 & vexation1 & h>dihood2 b all public *>act]s1 z ,i may say1 mu/ suff] prosecution4' ,mrs4 ,mann1 n v well kn[+ :at ! beadle meant1 rais$ h] h&s ) a look ( sympa?y1 & sigh$4 #8,ah6 ,y may well sigh1 ,mrs4 ,mann6' said ! beadle4 ,f9d+ %e _h done "r1 ,mrs4 ,mann sigh$ aga93 evid5tly to ! satisfaction ( ! public "*3 :o1 repress+ a complac5t smile by look+ /]nly at 8 cock$ hat1 said1 #8,mrs4 ,mann1 ,i am go+ to ,london4' #8,lauk1 ,mr4 ,bumble6' cri$ ,mrs4 ,mann1 />t+ back4 #8,to ,london1 ma'am1' resum$ ! inflexible beadle1 #8by coa*4 ,i & two paup]s1 ,mrs4 ,mann6 ,a legal action is a com+ on1 ab\t a settlem5t2 & ! bo>d has appo9t$ me--me1 ,mrs4 ,mann--to dispose to ! matt] be=e ! qu>t]-sessions at ,cl]k9well4 ,& ,i v mu* "q1' add$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 draw+ himself up1 #8:e!r ! ,cl]k9well ,sessions w n f9d !mselves 9 ! wrong box be=e !y h done ) me4' #8,oh6 y mu/n't be too h>d ^u !m1 sir1' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 coax+ly4 #8,! ,cl]k9well ,sessions h br\ght x ^u !mselves1 ma'am1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble2 #8& if ! ,cl]k9well ,sessions f9d t !y come (f r worse ?an !y expect$1 ! ,cl]k9well ,sessions h only !mselves to ?ank4' ,!re 0 s mu* det]m9ation & dep? ( purpose ab\t ! m5ac+ mann] 9 :i* ,mr4 ,bumble deliv]$ himself ( ^! words1 t ,mrs4 ,mann appe>$ q aw$ by !m4 ,at l5g? %e said1 #8,y're go+ by coa*1 sir8 ,i ?\ght x 0 always usual to s5d !m paup]s 9 c>ts4' #8,t's :5 !y're ill1 ,mrs4 ,mann1' said ! beadle4 #8,we put ! sick paup]s into op5 c>ts 9 ! ra9y wea!r1 to prev5t _! tak+ cold4' #8,oh6' said ,mrs4 ,mann4 #8,! opposition coa* contracts = ^! two2 & takes !m *eap1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,!y are bo? 9 a v l[ /ate1 & we f9d x w\ld come two p\nd *eap] to move #8em ?an to bury #8em--t is1 if we c ?r[ #8em ^u ano!r p>i%1 :i* ,i ?9k we %all be able to d1 if !y don't die ^u ! road to spite u4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' ,:5 ,mr4 ,bumble _h laugh$ a little :ile1 8 eyes aga9 enc\nt]$ ! cock$ hat2 & he became grave4 #8,we are =gett+ bus9ess1 ma'am1' said ! beadle2 #8"h is y\r poro*ial /ip5d = ! mon?4' ,mr4 ,bumble produc$ "s silv] money roll$ up 9 pap]1 f 8 pocket-book2 & reque/$ a receipt3 :i* ,mrs4 ,mann wrote4 #8,x's v mu* blott$1 sir1' said ! f>m] ( infants2 #8b x's =mal en\gh1 ,i d>e say4 ,?ank y1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 sir1 ,i am v mu* oblig$ to y1 ,i'm sure4' ,mr4 ,bumble nodd$1 bl&ly1 9 ackn[l$gm5t ( ,mrs4 ,mann's curtsey2 & inquir$ h[ ! *ildr5 74 #8,bless _! de> little he>ts6' said ,mrs4 ,mann ) emotion1 #8!y're z well z c be1 ! de>s6 ,( c\rse1 except ! two t di$ la/ week4 ,& little ,dick4' #8,isn't t boy no bett]8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 ,mrs4 ,mann %ook h] head4 #8,he's a ill-condition$1 wici\s1 bad-dispos$ poro*ial *ild t1' said ,mr4 ,bumble angrily4 #8,:]e is he8' #8,i'll br+ him to y 9 "o m9ute1 sir1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,mann4 #8,"h1 y ,dick6' ,aft] "s call+1 ,dick 0 discov]$4 ,hav+ _h 8 face put "u ! pump1 & dri$ ^u ,mrs4 ,mann's g[n1 he 0 l$ into ! awful pres5ce ( ,mr4 ,bumble1 ! beadle4 ,! *ild 0 pale & ?92 8 *eeks 7 sunk52 & 8 eyes l>ge & bright4 ,! scanty p>i% dress1 ! liv]y ( 8 mis]y1 hung loosely on 8 feeble body2 & 8 "y limbs _h wa/$ away1 l ^? ( an old man4 ,su* 0 ! little be+ :o /ood trembl+ b5ea? ,mr4 ,bumble's glance2 n d>+ to lift 8 eyes f ! floor2 & dread+ ev5 to he> ! beadle's voice4 #8,c't y look at ! g5tleman1 y ob/9ate boy8' said ,mrs4 ,mann4 ,! *ild meekly rais$ 8 eyes1 & enc\nt]$ ^? ( ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,:at's ! matt] ) y1 poro*ial ,dick8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) well-tim$ jocul>ity4 #8,no?+1 sir1' repli$ ! *ild fa9tly4 #8,i %\ld ?9k n1' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 :o _h ( c\rse laugh$ v mu* at ,mr4 ,bumble's hum\r4 #8,y want = no?+1 ,i'm sure4' #8,i %\ld l--' falt]$ ! *ild4 #8,hey-day6' int]pos$ ,mr4 ,mann1 #8,i suppose y're go+ to say t y d want = some?+1 n[8 ,:y1 y little wret*--' #8,/op1 ,mrs4 ,mann1 /op6' said ! beadle1 rais+ 8 h& ) a %[ ( au?ority4 #8,l :at1 sir1 eh8' #8,i %\ld l1' falt]$ ! *ild1 #8if somebody t c write1 w\ld put a few words d[n = me on a piece ( pap]1 & fold x up & seal x1 & keep x = me1 aft] ,i am laid 9 ! gr\nd4' #8,:y1 :at does ! boy mean8' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 on :om ! e>ne/ mann] & wan aspect ( ! *ild _h made "s impression3 accu/om$ z he 0 to su* ?+s4 #8,:at d y mean1 sir8' #8,i %\ld l1' said ! *ild1 #8to leave my de> love to poor ,oliv] ,twi/2 & to let him "k h[ (t5 ,i h sat by myself & cri$ to ?9k ( 8 w&]+ ab\t 9 ! d>k nights ) nobody to help him4 ,& ,i %\ld l to tell him1' said ! *ild press+ 8 small h&s toge!r1 & speak+ ) great f]v\r1 #8t ,i 0 glad to die :5 ,i 0 v "y2 =1 p]haps1 if ,i _h liv$ to be a man1 & _h gr[n old1 my little si/] :o is 9 ,heav51 might =get me1 or be unlike me2 & x w\ld be s mu* happi] if we 7 bo? *ildr5 !re toge!r4' ,mr4 ,bumble survey$ ! little speak]1 f head to foot1 ) indescribable a/oni%m5t2 &1 turn+ to 8 companion1 said1 #8,!y're all 9 "o /ory1 ,mrs4 ,mann4 ,t out-daci\s ,oliv] _h demogaliz$ !m all6' #8,i c\ldn't h believ$ x1 sir' said ,mrs ,mann1 hold+ up h] h&s1 & look+ malignantly at ,dick4 #8,i nev] see su* a h>d5$ little wret*6' #8,take him away1 ma'am6' said ,mr4 ,bumble imp]i\sly4 #8,?is mu/ be /at$ to ! bo>d1 ,mrs4 ,mann4 #8,i hope ! g5tleman w und]/& t x isn't my fault1 sir8' said ,mrs4 ,mann1 :imp]+ pa!tically4 #8,!y %all und]/& t1 ma'am2 !y %all be acqua9t$ ) ! true /ate ( ! case1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,!re2 take him away1 ,i c't be> ! sight on him4' ,dick 0 imm$iately tak5 away1 & lock$ up 9 ! coal-cell>4 ,mr4 ,bumble %ortly aft]w>ds took himself (f1 to prep>e = 8 j\rney4 ,at six o'clock next morn+1 ,mr4 ,bumble3 hav+ ex*ang$ 8 cock$ hat = a r\nd "o1 & encas$ 8 p]son 9 a blue great-coat ) a cape to x3 took 8 place on ! outside ( ! coa*1 accompani$ by ! crim9als ^: settlem5t 0 disput$2 ) :om1 9 due c\rse ( "t1 he arriv$ 9 ,london4 ,he exp]i5c$ no o!r crosses on ! way1 ?an ^? :i* orig9at$ 9 ! p]v]se behavi\r ( ! two paup]s1 :o p]si/$ 9 %iv]+1 & compla9+ ( ! cold1 9 a mann] :i*1 ,mr4 ,bumble decl>$1 caus$ 8 tee? to *att] 9 8 head1 & made him feel q uncom=table2 al?\gh he _h a great-coat on4 ,hav+ dispos$ ( ^! evil-m9d$ p]sons = ! night1 ,mr4 ,bumble sat himself d[n 9 ! h\se at :i* ! coa* /opp$2 & took a temp]ate d9n] ( /eaks1 oy/] sauce1 & port]4 ,putt+ a glass ( hot g9-&-wat] on ! *imney-piece1 he drew 8 *air to ! fire2 &1 ) sundry moral reflections on ! too-preval5t s9 ( discont5t & compla9+1 compos$ himself to read ! pap]4 ,! v fir/ p>agraph ^u :i* ,mr4 ,bumble's eye re/$1 0 ! foll[+ adv]tisem5t4 #8,,five ,,gu9eas ,,rew>d #8,:]eas a "y boy1 nam$ ,oliv] ,twi/1 abscond$1 or entic$1 on ,?ursday ev5+ la/1 f 8 home1 at 0 ,p5tonville2 & has n s9ce be5 he>d (4 ,! above rew>d w be paid to any p]son :o w give su* in=mation z w lead to ! discov]y ( ! said ,oliv] ,twi/1 or t5d to ?r[ any light ^u 8 previ\s hi/ory1 9 :i* ! adv]tis] is1 = _m reasons1 w>mly int]e/$4' ,& !n foll[$ a full description ( ,oliv]'s dress1 p]son1 appe>ance1 & disappe>ance3 ) ! "n & address ( ,mr4 ,br[nl[ at full l5g?4 ,mr4 ,bumble op5$ 8 eyes2 read ! adv]tisem5t1 sl[ly & c>efully1 ?ree sev]al times2 & 9 some?+ m ?an five m9utes 0 on 8 way to ,p5tonville3 hav+ actually1 9 8 excitem5t1 left ! glass ( hot g9-&-wat]1 unta/$4 #8,is ,mr4 ,br[nl[ at home8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,bumble ( ! girl :o op5$ ! door4 ,to ?is inquiry ! girl return$ ! n uncommon1 b r evasive reply ( #8,i don't "k2 :]e d y come f8' ,mr4 ,bumble no soon] utt]$ ,oliv]'s "n1 9 explanation ( 8 err&1 ?an ,mrs4 ,b$w91 :o _h be5 li/5+ at ! p>l\r door1 ha/5$ into ! passage 9 a brea?less /ate4 #8,come 91 come 91' said ! old lady3 #8,i knew we %\ld he> ( him4 ,poor de>6 ,i knew we %\ld6 ,i 0 c]ta9 ( x4 ,bless 8 he>t6 ,i said s all along4' ,hav+ he>d ?is1 ! wor?y old lady hurri$ back into ! p>l\r aga92 & seat+ h]self on a s(a1 bur/ into te>s4 ,! girl1 :o 0 n q s susceptible1 _h run up/airs mean:ile2 & n[ return$ ) a reque/ t ,mr4 ,bumble w\ld foll[ h] imm$iately3 :i* he did4 ,he 0 %[n into ! little back /udy1 :]e sat ,mr4 ,br[nl[ & 8 fri5d ,mr4 ,grimwig1 ) decant]s & glasses be=e !m4 ,! latt] g5tleman at once bur/ into ! exclamation3 #8,a beadle4 ,a p>i% beadle1 or ,i'll eat my head4' #8,pray don't int]rupt j n[1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,take a seat1 w y8' ,mr4 ,bumble sat himself d[n2 q conf\nd$ by ! oddity ( ,mr4 ,grimwig's mann]4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ mov$ ! lamp1 s z to obta9 an un9t]rupt$ view ( ! beadle's c\nt5ance2 & said1 ) a little impati5ce1 #8,n[1 sir1 y come 9 consequ5ce ( hav+ se5 ! adv]tisem5t8' #8,yes1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,& y are a beadle1 are y n8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,i am a poro*ial beadle1 g5tlem51' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble pr\dly4 #8,( c\rse1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,grimwig aside to 8 fri5d1 #8,i knew he 04 ,a beadle all ov]6' ,mr4 ,br[nl[ g5tly %ook 8 head to impose sil5ce on 8 fri5d1 & resum$3 #8,d y "k :]e ?is poor boy is n[8' #8,no m ?an nobody1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,well1 :at d y "k ( him8' inquir$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,speak out1 my fri5d1 if y h any?+ to say4 ,:at d y "k ( him8' #8,y don't happ5 to "k any good ( him1 d y8' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 cau/ically2 aft] an att5tive p]usal ( ,mr4 ,bumble's features4 ,mr4 ,bumble1 cat*+ at ! inquiry v quickly1 %ook 8 head ) port5t\s solemnity4 #8,y see8' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 look+ triumphantly at ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ look$ appreh5sively at ,mr4 ,bumble's purs$-up c\nt5ance2 & reque/$ him to communicate :at he knew reg>d+ ,oliv]1 9 z few words z possible4 ,mr4 ,bumble put d[n 8 hat2 unbutton$ 8 coat2 fold$ 8 arms2 incl9$ 8 head 9 a retrospective mann]2 &1 aft] a few mom5ts' reflection1 comm5c$ 8 /ory4 ,x w\ld be t$i\s if giv5 9 ! beadle's words3 occupy+1 z x did1 "s tw5ty m9utes 9 ! tell+2 b ! sum & sub/ance ( x 01 t ,oliv] 0 a f\ndl+1 born ( l[ & vici\s p>5ts4 ,t he _h1 f 8 bir?1 display$ no bett] qualities ?an trea*]y1 +ratitude1 & malice4 ,t he _h t]m9at$ 8 brief c>e] 9 ! place ( 8 bir?1 by mak+ a sangu9>y & c[>dly attack on an un(f5d+ lad1 & runn+ away 9 ! night-"t f 8 ma/]'s h\se4 ,9 pro( ( 8 really be+ ! p]son he repres5t$ himself1 ,mr4 ,bumble laid ^u ! table ! pap]s he _h br\ght to t[n4 ,fold+ 8 arms aga91 he !n await$ ,mr4 ,br[nl['s obs]vations4 #8,i fe> x is all too true1' said ! old g5tleman sorr[fully1 aft] look+ ov] ! pap]s4 #8,?is is n mu* = y\r intellig5ce2 b ,i w\ld gladly h giv5 y treble ! money1 if x _h be5 fav\rable to ! boy4' ,x is n improbable t if ,mr4 ,bumble _h be5 possess$ ( ?is in=mation at an e>li] p]iod ( ! int]view1 he might h imp>t$ a v diff]5t col\r+ to 8 little hi/ory4 ,x 0 too late to d x n[1 h[ev]2 s he %ook 8 head gravely1 &1 pocket+ ! five gu9eas1 )drew4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ pac$ ! room to & fro = "s m9utes2 evid5tly s mu* di/urb$ by ! beadle's tale1 t ev5 ,mr4 ,grimwig =bore to vex him fur!r4 ,at l5g? he /opp$1 & rang ! bell viol5tly4 #8,mrs4 ,b$w91' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 :5 ! h\sekeep] appe>$2 #8t boy1 ,oliv]1 is an impo/]4' #8,x c't be1 sir4 ,x _c be1' said ! old lady en]getically4 #8,i tell y he is1' retort$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,:at d y mean by c't be8 ,we h j he>d a full acc\nt ( him f 8 bir?2 & he has be5 a ?or\gh-pac$ little villa91 all 8 life4' #8,i nev] w believe x1 sir1' repli$ ! old lady1 firmly4 #8,nev]6' #8,y old wom5 nev] believe any?+ b quack-doctors1 & ly+ /ory-books1' gr[l$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,i knew x all along4 ,:y didn't y take my advise 9 ! beg9n+2 y w\ld if he hadn't _h a fev]1 ,i suppose1 eh8 ,he 0 int]e/+1 wasn't he8 ,int]e/+6 ,bah6' ,& ,mr4 ,grimwig pok$ ! fire ) a fl\ri%4 #8,he 0 a de>1 grateful1 g5tle *ild1 sir1' retort$ ,mrs4 ,b$w91 indignantly4 #8,i "k :at *ildr5 are1 sir2 & h done ^! =ty ye>s2 & p :o c't say ! same1 %\ldn't say any?+ ab\t !m4 ,t's my op9ion6' ,?is 0 a h>d hit at ,mr4 ,grimwig1 :o 0 a ba*elor4 ,z x extort$ no?+ f t g5tleman b a smile1 ! old lady toss$ h] head1 & smoo!d d[n h] apron prep>atory to ano!r spee*1 :5 %e 0 /opp$ by ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,sil5ce6' said ! old g5tleman1 feign+ an ang] he 0 f> f feel+4 #8,nev] let me he> ! boy's "n aga94 ,i rang to tell y t4 ,nev]4 ,nev]1 on any pret5ce1 m9d6 ,y may leave ! room1 ,mrs4 ,b$w94 ,rememb]6 ,i am 9 e>ne/4' ,!re 7 sad he>ts at ,mr4 ,br[nl['s t night4 ,oliv]'s he>t sank )9 him1 :5 he ?\ght ( 8 good fri5ds2 x 0 well = him t he c\ld n "k :at !y _h he>d1 or x might h brok5 outright4 ,,*apt] ,,xviii -- ,,h[ ,,oliv] ,,pass$ ,,8 ,,"t ,,9 ,,! ,,improv+ ,,society ,,( ,,8 ,,reputable ,,fri5ds ,ab\t noon next day1 :5 ! ,dodg] & ,ma/] ,bates _h gone out to pursue _! cu/om>y avocations1 ,mr4 ,fag9 took ! opportunity ( read+ ,oliv] a long lecture on ! cry+ s9 ( +ratitude2 ( :i* he cle>ly demon/rat$ he _h be5 guilty1 to no ord9>y ext5t1 9 wilfully abs5t+ himself f ! society ( 8 anxi\s fri5ds2 &1 /ill m1 9 endeav\r+ to escape f !m aft] s mu* tr\ble & exp5se _h be5 incurr$ 9 8 recov]y4 ,mr4 ,fag9 laid great /ress on ! fact ( 8 hav+ tak5 ,oliv] 91 & *]i%$ him1 :51 )\t 8 timely aid1 he might h p]i%$ ) hung]2 & he relat$ ! dismal & affect+ hi/ory ( a "y lad :om1 9 8 philan?ropy1 he _h succ\r$ "u p>allel circum/ances1 b :o1 prov+ unwor?y ( 8 confid5ce & ev9c+ a desire to communicate ) ! police1 _h un=tunately come to be hang$ at ! ,old ,bailey "o morn+4 ,mr4 ,fag9 did n seek to conceal 8 %>e 9 ! cata/rophe1 b lam5t$ ) te>s 9 8 eyes t ! wrong-head$ & trea*]\s behavi\r ( ! "y p]son 9 "q1 _h r5d]$ x necess>y t he %\ld become ! victim ( c]ta9 evid5ce = ! cr[n3 :i*1 if x 7 n precisely true1 0 indisp5sably necess>y = ! safety ( him 7,mr4 ,fag97 & a few select fri5ds4 ,mr4 ,fag9 conclud$ by draw+ a r disagreeable picture ( ! discom=ts ( hang+2 &1 ) great fri5dl9ess & polit5ess ( mann]1 express$ 8 anxi\s hopes t he might nev] be oblig$ to submit ,oliv] ,twi/ to t unpleasant op]ation4 ,little ,oliv]'s blood ran cold1 z he li/5$ to ! ,jew's words1 & imp]fectly compreh5d$ ! d>k ?reats convey$ 9 !m4 ,t x 0 possible ev5 = ju/ice itself to conf\nd ! innoc5t ) ! guilty :5 !y 7 9 accid5tal companion%ip1 he knew already2 & t deeply-laid plans = ! de/ruction ( inconv5i5tly kn[+ or ov]-communicative p]sons1 _h be5 really devis$ & c>ri$ out by ! ,jew on m occasions ?an "o1 he ?\ght by no means unlikely1 :5 he recollect$ ! g5]al nature ( ! alt]cations betwe5 t g5tleman & ,mr4 ,sikes3 :i* seem$ to be> ref]5ce to "s =egone conspiracy ( ! k9d4 ,z he glanc$ timidly up1 & met ! ,jew's se>*+ look1 he felt t 8 pale face & trembl+ limbs 7 nei!r unnotic$ nor unreli%$ by t w>y old g5tleman4 ,! ,jew1 smil+ hide\sly1 patt$ ,oliv] on ! head1 & said1 t if he kept himself quiet1 & appli$ himself to bus9ess1 he saw !y w\ld be v good fri5ds yet4 ,!n1 tak+ 8 hat1 & cov]+ himself ) an old pat*$ great-coat1 he w5t out1 & lock$ ! room-door beh9d him4 ,& s ,oliv] rema9$ all t day1 & = ! great] "p ( _m subsequ5t days1 see+ nobody1 betwe5 e>ly morn+ & midnight1 & left dur+ ! long h\rs to commune ) 8 own ?\ghts4 ,:i*1 nev] fail+ to rev]t to 8 k9d fri5ds1 & ! op9ion !y mu/ long ago h =m$ ( him1 7 sad inde$4 ,aft] ! lapse ( a week or s1 ! ,jew left ! room-door unlock$2 & he 0 at lib]ty to w&] ab\t ! h\se4 ,x 0 a v dirty place4 ,! rooms up/airs _h great high wood5 *imney-pieces & l>ge doors1 ) panell$ walls & cornices to ! ceil+2 :i*1 al?\gh !y 7 black ) neglect & du/1 7 ornam5t$ 9 v>i\s ways4 ,f all ( ^! tok5s ,oliv] conclud$ t a long "t ago1 be=e ! old ,jew 0 born1 x _h belong$ to bett] p1 & _h p]haps be5 q gay & h&some3 dismal & dre>y z x look$ n[4 ,spid]s _h built _! webs 9 ! angles ( ! walls & ceil+s2 & sometimes1 :5 ,oliv] walk$ s(tly into a room1 ! mice w\ld scamp] across ! floor1 & run back t]rifi$ to _! holes4 ,) ^! exceptions1 !re 0 nei!r sight nor s\nd ( any liv+ ?+2 & (t51 :5 x grew d>k1 & he 0 tir$ ( w&]+ f room to room1 he w\ld cr\* 9 ! corn] ( ! passage by ! /reet-door1 to be z ne> liv+ p z he c\ld2 & w\ld rema9 !re1 li/5+ & c\nt+ ! h\rs1 until ! ,jew or ! boys return$4 ,9 all ! rooms1 ! m\ld]+ %utt]s 7 fa/ clos$3 ! b>s :i* held !m 7 screw$ tight into ! wood2 ! only light :i* 0 admitt$1 /eal+ its way ?r\gh r\nd holes at ! top3 :i* made ! rooms m gloomy1 & fill$ !m ) /range %ad[s4 ,!re 0 a back-g>ret w9d[ ) ru/y b>s outside1 :i* _h no %utt]2 & out ( ?is1 ,oliv] (t5 gaz$ ) a melan*oly face = h\rs toge!r2 b no?+ 0 to be descri$ f x b a confus$ & cr[d$ mass ( h\setops1 black5$ *imneys1 & gable-ends4 ,sometimes1 inde$1 a grizzly head might be se51 pe]+ ov] ! p>apet-wall ( a di/ant h\se2 b x 0 quickly )drawn aga92 & z ! w9d[ ( ,oliv]'s obs]vatory 0 nail$ d[n1 & dimm$ ) ! ra9 & smoke ( ye>s1 x 0 z mu* z he c\ld d to make out ! =ms ( ! diff]5t objects beyond1 )\t mak+ any attempt to be se5 or he>d1--:i* he _h z mu* *ance ( be+1 z if he _h liv$ inside ! ball ( ,/4 ,paul's ,ca!dral4 ,"o aft]noon1 ! ,dodg] & ,ma/] ,bates be+ engag$ out t ev5+1 ! fir/-nam$ "y g5tleman took x into 8 head to ev9ce "s anxiety reg>d+ ! decoration ( 8 p]son 7to d him ju/ice1 ?is 0 by no means an habitual weakness ) him72 &1 ) ?is end & aim1 he condesc5d+ly comm&$ ,oliv] to assi/ him 9 8 toilet1 /raightway4 ,oliv] 0 b too glad to make himself useful2 too happy to h "s faces1 h[ev] bad1 to look ^u2 too desir\s to conciliate ^? ab\t him :5 he c\ld hone/ly d s2 to ?r[ any objection 9 ! way ( ?is proposal4 ,s he at once express$ 8 read9ess2 &1 kneel+ on ! floor1 :ile ! ,dodg] sat ^u ! table s t he c\ld take 8 foot 9 8 laps1 he appli$ himself to a process :i* ,mr4 ,dawk9s designat$ z #8japann+ 8 trott]-cases4' ,! phrase1 r5d]$ into pla9 ,engli%1 signifie?1 clean+ 8 boots4 ,:e!r x 0 ! s5se ( fre$om & indep5d5ce :i* a rational animal may be suppos$ to feel :5 he sits on a table 9 an easy attitude smok+ a pipe1 sw++ "o leg c>elessly to & fro1 & hav+ 8 boots clean$ all ! "t1 )\t ev5 ! pa/ tr\ble ( hav+ tak5 !m (f1 or ! prospective mis]y ( putt+ !m on1 to di/urb 8 reflections2 or :e!r x 0 ! goodness ( ! tobacco t soo!d ! feel+s ( ! ,dodg]1 or ! mildness ( ! be] t mollifi$ 8 ?\ghts2 he 0 evid5tly t9ctur$1 = ! nonce1 ) a spice ( romance & en?usiasm1 =eign to 8 g5]al nature4 ,he look$ d[n on ,oliv]1 ) a ?\ghtful c\nt5ance1 = a brief space2 & !n1 rais+ 8 head1 & heav+ a g5tle sign1 said1 half 9 ab/raction1 & half to ,ma/] ,bates3 #8,:at a pity x is he isn't a prig6' #8,ah6' said ,ma/] ,*>les ,bates2 #8he don't "k :at's good = him4' ,! ,dodg] sigh$ aga91 & resum$ 8 pipe3 z did ,*>ley ,bates4 ,!y bo? smok$1 = "s seconds1 9 sil5ce4 #8,i suppose y don't ev5 "k :at a prig is8' said ! ,dodg] m\rnfully4 #8,i ?9k ,i "k t1' repli$ ,oliv]1 look+ up4 #8,x's a !--2 y're "o1 are y n8' inquir$ ,oliv]1 *eck+ himself4 #8,i am1' repli$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,i'd scorn to be any?+ else4' ,mr4 ,dawk9s gave 8 hat a f]oci\s cock1 aft] deliv]+ ?is s5tim5t1 & look$ at ,ma/] ,bates1 z if to d5ote t he w\ld feel oblig$ by 8 say+ any?+ to ! contr>y4 #8,i am1' repeat$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,s's ,*>ley4 ,s's ,fag94 ,s's ,sikes4 ,s's ,nancy4 ,s's ,bet4 ,s we all are1 d[n to ! dog4 ,& he's ! d[nie/ "o ( ! lot6' #8,& ! lea/ giv5 to pea*+1' add$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,he w\ldn't s mu* z b>k 9 a witness-box1 = fe> ( committ+ himself2 no1 n if y ti$ him up 9 "o1 & left him !re )\t wittles = a =tnight1' said ! ,dodg]4 #8,n a bit ( x1' obs]v$ ,*>ley4 #8,he's a rum dog4 ,don't he look fi]ce at any /range cove t laughs or s+s :5 he's 9 company6' pursu$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,won't he gr[l at all1 :5 he he>s a fiddle play+6 ,& don't he hate o!r dogs z a9't ( 8 bre$6 ,oh1 no6' #8,he's an out-&-out ,*ri/ian1' said ,*>ley4 ,?is 0 m]ely int5d$ z a tribute to ! animal's abilities1 b x 0 an appropriate rem>k 9 ano!r s5se1 if ,ma/] ,bates _h only kn[n x2 = !re are a good _m ladies & g5tlem51 claim+ to be out-&-out ,*ri/ians1 betwe5 :om1 & ,mr4 ,sikes' dog1 !re exi/ /rong & s+ul> po9ts ( resemblance4 #8,well1 well1' said ! ,dodg]1 recurr+ to ! po9t f :i* !y _h /ray$3 ) t m9dfulness ( 8 pr(ession :i* influ5c$ all 8 proce$+s4 #8,?is hasn't g any?+ to d ) "y ,gre5 "h4' #8,no m x has1' said ,*>ley4 #8,:y don't y put y\rself "u ,fag91 ,oliv]8' #8,& make y\r =tun' out ( h&8' add$ ! ,dodg]1 ) a gr94 #8,& s be able to retire on y\r prop]ty1 & d ! g5-teel3 z ,i mean to1 9 ! v next leap-ye> b f\r t ev] comes1 & ! =ty-second ,tuesday 9 ,tr9ity-week1' said ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,i don't l x1' rejo9$ ,oliv]1 timidly2 #8,i wi% !y w\ld let me g4 ,i--,i--w\ld r g4' #8,& ,fag9 w\ld r n6' rejo9$ ,*>ley4 ,oliv] knew ?is too well2 b ?9k+ x might be dang]\s to express 8 feel+s m op5ly1 he only sigh$1 & w5t on ) 8 boot-clean+4 #8,g6' exclaim$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,:y1 :]e's y\r _s8' ,don't y take any pride out ( y\rself8 ,w\ld y g & be dep5d5t on y\r fri5ds8' #8,oh1 bl[ t6' said ,ma/] ,bates3 draw+ two or ?ree silk h&k]*iefs f 8 pocket1 & toss+ !m into a cupbo>d1 #8t's too mean2 t is4' #8,i c\ldn't d x1' said ! ,dodg]1 ) an air ( haughty disgu/4 #8,y c leave y\r fri5ds1 ?\gh1' said ,oliv] ) a half smile2 #8& let !m be puni%$ = :at y did4' #8,t1' rejo9$ ! ,dodg]1 ) a wave ( 8 pipe1 #8,t 0 all out ( consid]ation = ,fag91 #8cause ! traps "k t we "w toge!r1 & he might h got into tr\ble if we hadn't made our lucky2 t 0 ! move1 wasn't x1 ,*>ley8' ,ma/] ,bates nodd$ ass5t1 & w\ld h spok51 b ! recollection ( ,oliv]'s flight came s sudd5ly ^u him1 t ! smoke he 0 inhal+ got entangl$ ) a laugh1 & w5t up into 8 head1 & d[n into 8 ?roat3 & br\ght on a fit ( c\gh+ & /amp+1 ab\t five m9utes long4 #8,look "h6' said ! ,dodg]1 draw+ =? a h&ful ( %ill+s & halfp5ce4 #8,"h's a jolly life6 ,:at's ! odds :]e x comes f8 ,"h1 cat* hold2 !re's pl5ty m :]e !y 7 took f4 ,y won't1 won't y8 ,oh1 y preci\s flat6' #8,x's naughty1 a9't x1 ,oliv]8' inquir$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,he'll come to be scragg$1 won't he8' #8,i don't "k :at t means1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,some?+ 9 ?is way1 old fell]1' said ,*>ly4 ,z he said x1 ,ma/] ,bates caught up an end ( 8 neck]*ief2 &1 hold+ x erect 9 ! air1 dropp$ 8 head on 8 %\ld]1 & j]k$ a curi\s s\nd ?r\gh 8 tee?2 !reby indicat+1 by a lively pantomimic repres5tation1 t scragg+ & hang+ 7 "o & ! same ?+4 #8,t's :at x means1' said ,*>ley4 #8,look h[ he />es1 ,jack6 ,i nev] did see su* prime company z t #8ere boy2 he'll be ! dea? ( me1 ,i "k he w4' ,ma/] ,*>ley ,bates1 hav+ laugh$ he>tily aga91 resum$ 8 pipe ) te>s 9 8 eyes4 #8,y've be5 br\ght up bad1' said ! ,dodg]1 survey+ 8 boots ) mu* satisfaction :5 ,oliv] _h poli%$ !m4 #8,fag9 w make some?+ ( y1 ?\gh1 or y'll be ! fir/ he ev] _h t turn$ out unpr(itable4 ,y'd bett] beg9 at once2 = y'll come to ! trade long be=e y ?9k ( x2 & y're only los+ "t1 ,oliv]4' ,ma/] ,bates back$ ?is advice ) sundry moral admonitions ( 8 own3 :i*1 be+ exhau/$1 he & 8 fri5d ,mr4 ,dawk9s laun*$ into a gl[+ description ( ! num]\s pleasures incid5tal to ! life !y l$1 int]sp]s$ ) a v>iety ( h9ts to ,oliv] t ! be/ ?+ he c\ld d1 w\ld be to secure ,fag9's fav\r )\t m delay1 by ! means :i* !y !mselves _h employ$ to ga9 x4 #8,& always put ?is 9 y\r pipe1 ,nolly1' said ! ,dodg]1 z ! ,jew 0 he>d unlock+ ! door above1 #8if y don't take fogels & tick]s--' #8,:at's ! good ( talk+ 9 t way8' int]pos$ ,ma/] ,bates2 #8he don't "k :at y mean4' #8,if y don't take pocket-h&ke*]s & wat*es1' said ! ,dodg]1 r$uc+ 8 conv]sation to ! level ( ,oliv]'s capacity1 #8"s o!r cove w2 s t ! coves t lose #8em w be all ! worse1 & y'll be all ! worse1 too1 & nobody half a ha'p'or? ! bett]1 except ! *aps wot gets !m--& y've j z good a "r to !m z !y h4' #8,to be sure1 to be sure6' said ! ,jew1 :o _h ent]$ unse5 by ,oliv]4 #8,x all lies 9 a nut%ell my de>2 9 a nut%ell1 take ! ,dodg]'s ^w = x4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6 ,he und]/&s ! cate*ism ( 8 trade4' ,! old man rubb$ 8 h&s gleefully toge!r1 z he corroborat$ ! ,dodg]'s reason+ 9 ^! t]ms2 & *uckl$ ) delight at 8 pupil's pr(ici5cy4 ,! conv]sation proce$$ no f>!r at ?is "t1 = ! ,jew _h return$ home accompani$ by ,miss ,betsy1 & a g5tleman :om ,oliv] _h nev] se5 be=e1 b :o 0 acco/$ by ! ,dodg] z ,tom ,*itl+2 & :o1 hav+ l+]$ on ! /airs to ex*ange a few gallantries ) ! lady1 n[ made 8 appe>ance4 ,mr4 ,*itl+ 0 old] 9 ye>s ?an ! ,dodg]3 hav+ p]haps numb]$ eighte5 w9t]s2 b !re 0 a degree ( def]5ce 9 8 deportm5t t[>ds t "y g5tleman :i* seem$ to indicate t he felt himself consci\s ( a slight inf]iority 9 po9t ( g5ius & pr(essional aquirem5ts4 ,he _h small tw9kl+ eyes1 & a pock-m>k$ face2 wore a fur cap1 a d>k corduroy jacket1 greasy fu/ian tr\s]s1 & an apron4 ,8 w>drobe 01 9 tru?1 r out ( repair2 b he excus$ himself to ! company by /at+ t 8 #8"t' 0 only out an h\r be=e2 & t1 9 consequ5ce ( hav+ worn ! regim5tals = six weeks pa/1 he _h n be5 able to be/[ any att5tion on 8 private clo!s4 ,mr4 ,*itl+ add$1 ) /rong m>ks ( irritation1 t ! new way ( fumigat+ clo!s up yond] 0 inf]nal uncon/itutional1 = x burnt holes 9 !m1 & !re 0 no rem$y aga9/ ! ,c\nty4 ,! same rem>k he consid]$ to apply to ! regulation mode ( cutt+ ! hair3 :i* he held to be decid$ly unlawful4 ,mr4 ,*itl+ w\nd up 8 obs]vations by /at+ t he _h n t\*$ a drop ( any?+ = =ty-two moral long h>d-work+ days2 & t he #8wi%$ he might be bu/$ if he w>n't z dry z a lime-basket4' #8,:]e d y ?9k ! g5tleman has come f1 ,oliv]8' inquir$ ! ,jew1 ) a gr91 z ! o!r boys put a bottle ( spirits on ! table4 #8,i--,i--don't "k1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,:o's t8' inquir$ ,tom ,*itl+1 ca/+ a contemptu\s look at ,oliv]4 #8,a "y fri5d ( m9e1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,he's 9 luck1 !n1' said ! "y man1 ) a mean+ look at ,fag94 #8,nev] m9d :]e ,i came f1 "y #8un2 y'll f9d y\r way !re1 soon en\gh1 ,i'll bet a cr[n6' ,at ?is sally1 ! boys laugh$4 ,aft] "s m jokes on ! same subject1 !y ex*ang$ a few %ort :isp]s ) ,fag92 & )drew4 ,aft] "s words ap>t betwe5 ! la/ com] & ,fag91 !y drew _! *airs t[>ds ! fire2 & ! ,jew1 tell+ ,oliv] to come & sit by him1 l$ ! conv]sation to ! topics mo/ calculat$ to int]e/ 8 he>]s4 ,^! 71 ! great advantages ( ! trade1 ! pr(ici5cy ( ! ,dodg]1 ! amiability ( ,*>ley ,bates1 & ! lib]ality ( ! ,jew himself4 ,at l5g? ^! subjects display$ signs ( be+ ?or\ghly exhau/$2 & ,mr4 ,*itl+ did ! same3 = ! h\se ( correction becomes fatigu+ aft] a week or two4 ,miss ,betsy accord+ly )drew2 & left ! p>ty to _! repose4 ,f ?is day1 ,oliv] 0 seldom left alone2 b 0 plac$ 9 almo/ con/ant communication ) ! two boys1 :o play$ ! old game ) ! ,jew e day3 :e!r = _! own improvem5t or ,oliv]'s1 ,mr4 ,fag9 be/ knew4 ,at o!r times ! old man w\ld tell !m /ories ( robb]ies he _h committ$ 9 8 y\ng] days3 mix$ up ) s mu* t 0 droll & curi\s1 t ,oliv] c\ld n help laugh+ he>tily1 & %[+ t he 0 amus$ 9 spite ( all 8 bett] feel+s4 ,9 %ort1 ! wily old ,jew _h ! boy 9 8 toils4 ,hav+ prep>$ 8 m9d1 by solitude & gloom1 to pref] any society to ! companion%ip ( 8 own sad ?\ghts 9 su* a dre>y place1 he 0 n[ sl[ly in/ill+ into 8 s\l ! poison :i* he hop$ w\ld black5 x1 & *ange its hue = ev]4 ,,*apt] ,,xix -- ,,9 ,,:i* ,a ,,notable ,,plan ,,is ,,discuss$ ,,& ,,det]m9$ ,,on ,x 0 a *ill1 damp1 w9dy night1 :5 ! ,jew3 button+ 8 great-coat tight r\nd 8 %rivell$ body1 & pull+ ! coll> up ov] 8 e>s s z completely to obscure ! l[] "p ( 8 face3 em]g$ f 8 d54 ,he paus$ on ! /ep z ! door 0 lock$ & *a9$ beh9d him2 & hav+ li/5$ :ile ! boys made all secure1 & until _! retreat+ foot/eps 7 no long] audible1 slunk d[n ! /reet z quickly z he c\ld4 ,! h\se to :i* ,oliv] _h be5 convey$1 0 9 ! neighborhood ( ,:ite*apel4 ,! ,jew /opp$ = an in/ant at ! corn] ( ! /reet2 &1 glanc+ suspici\sly r\nd1 cross$ ! road1 & /ruck (f 9 ! direction ( ! ,spitalfields4 ,! mud lay ?ick ^u ! /ones1 & a black mi/ hung ov] ! /reets2 ! ra9 fell sluggi%ly d[n1 & ev]y?+ felt cold & clammy to ! t\*4 ,x seem$ j ! night :5 x befitt$ su* a be+ z ! ,jew to be abroad4 ,z he glid$ /eal?ily along1 creep+ b5ea? ! %elt] ( ! walls & doorways1 ! hide\s old man seem$ l "s loa?some reptile1 eng5d]$ 9 ! slime & d>kness ?r\gh :i* he mov$3 crawl+ =?1 by night1 9 se>* ( "s ri* (fal = a meal4 ,he kept on 8 c\rse1 ?r\gh _m w9d+ & n>r[ ways1 until he rea*$ ,be?nal ,gre52 !n1 turn+ sudd5ly (f to ! left1 he soon became involv$ 9 a maze ( ! mean & dirty /reets :i* ab\nd 9 t close & d5sely-populat$ qu>t]4 ,! ,jew 0 evid5tly too famili> ) ! gr\nd he trav]s$ to be at all bewild]$1 ei!r by ! d>kness ( ! night1 or ! intricacies ( ! way4 ,he hurri$ ?r\gh sev]al alleys & /reets1 & at l5g? turn$ into "o1 light$ only by a s+le lamp at ! f>!r end4 ,at ! door ( a h\se 9 ?is /reet1 he knock$2 hav+ ex*ang$ a few mutt]$ words ) ! p]son :o op5$ x1 he walk$ up/airs4 ,a dog gr[l$ z he t\*$ ! h&le ( a room-door2 & a man's voice dem&$ :o 0 !re4 #8,only me1 ,bill2 only me1 my de>1' said ! ,jew look+ 94 #8,br+ 9 y\r body !n1' said ,sikes4 #8,lie d[n1 y /upid brute6 ,don't y "k ! devil :5 he's got a great-coat on8' ,app>5tly1 ! dog _h be5 some:at deceiv$ by ,mr4 ,fag9's out] g>m5t2 = z ! ,jew unbutton$ x1 & ?rew x ov] ! back ( a *air1 he retir$ to ! corn] f :i* he _h ris53 wagg+ 8 tail z he w5t1 to %[ t he 0 z well satisfi$ z x 0 9 8 nature to be4 #8,well6' said ,sikes4 #8,well1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew4--#8,ah6 ,nancy4' ,! latt] recognition 0 utt]$ ) j en\gh ( emb>rassm5t to imply a d\bt ( its reception2 = ,mr4 ,fag9 & 8 "y fri5d _h n met1 s9ce %e _h int]f]$ 9 behalf ( ,oliv]4 ,all d\bts ^u ! subject1 if he _h any1 7 spe$ily remov$ by ! "y lady's behavi\r4 ,%e took h] feet (f ! f5d]1 pu%$ back h] *air1 & bade ,fag9 draw up 81 )\t say+ m ab\t x3 = x 0 a cold night1 & no mi/ake4 #8,x is cold1 ,nancy de>1' said ! ,jew1 z he w>m$ 8 sk9ny h&s ov] ! fire4 #8,x seems to g "r ?r\gh "o1' add$ ! old man1 t\*+ 8 side4 #8,x mu/ be a pi]c]1 if x f9ds its way ?r\gh y\r he>t1' said ,mr4 ,sikes4 #8,give him some?+ to dr9k1 ,nancy4 ,burn my body1 make ha/e6 ,x's en\gh to turn a man ill1 to see 8 lean old c>case %iv]+ 9 t way1 l a ugly gho/ j rose f ! grave4' ,nancy quickly br\ght a bottle f a cupbo>d1 9 :i* !re 7 _m3 :i*1 to judge f ! div]sity ( _! appe>ance1 7 fill$ ) sev]al k9ds ( liquids4 ,sikes p\r+ out a glass ( br&y1 bade ! ,jew dr9k x (f4 #8,q en\gh1 q1 ?ankee1 ,bill1' repli$ ! ,jew1 putt+ d[n ! glass aft] j sett+ 8 lips to x4 #8,:at6 ,y're afraid ( our gett+ ! bett] ( y1 are y8' inquir$ ,sikes1 fix+ 8 eyes on ! ,jew4 #8,ugh6' ,) a ho>se grunt ( contempt1 ,mr4 ,sikes seiz$ ! glass1 & ?rew ! rema9d] ( its cont5ts into ! a%es3 z a prep>atory c]emony to fill+ x aga9 = himself3 :i* he did at once4 ,! ,jew glanc$ r\nd ! room1 z 8 companion toss$ d[n ! second glassful2 n 9 curi\sity1 = he _h se5 x (t5 be=e2 b 9 a re/less & suspici\s mann] habitual to him4 ,x 0 a meanly furni%$ ap>tm5t1 ) no?+ b ! cont5ts ( ! closet to induce ! belief t its occupi] 0 any?+ b a work+ man2 & ) no m suspici\s articles display$ to view ?an two or ?ree heavy bludgeons :i* /ood 9 a corn]1 & a #8life-pres]v]' t hung ov] ! *imney-piece4 #8,!re1' said ,sikes1 smack+ 8 lips4 #8,n[ ,i'm ready4' #8,= bus9ess8' inquir$ ! ,jew4 #8,= bus9ess1' repli$ ,sikes2 #8s say :at y've got to say4' #8,ab\t ! crib at ,*]tsey1 ,bill8' said ! ,jew1 draw+ 8 *air =w>d1 & speak+ 9 a v l[ voice4 #8,yes4 ,wot ab\t x8' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,ah6 y "k :at ,i mean1 my de>1' said ! ,jew4 #8,he kn[s :at ,i mean1 ,nancy2 don't he8' #8,no1 he don't1' sne]$ ,mr4 ,sikes4 #8,or he won't1 & t's ! same ?+4 ,speak out1 & call ?+s by _! "r names2 don't sit !re1 w9k+ & bl9k+1 & talk+ to me 9 h9ts1 z if y w>n't ! v fir/ t ?\ght ab\t ! robb]y4 ,wot d'ye mean8' #8,hu%1 ,bill1 hu%6' said ! ,jew1 :o _h 9 va9 attempt$ to /op ?is bur/ ( indignation2 #8somebody w he> u1 my de>4 ,somebody w he> u4' #8,let #8em he>6' said ,sikes2 #8,i don't c>e4' ,b z ,mr4 ,sikes did c>e1 on reflection1 he dropp$ 8 voice z he said ! words1 & grew calm]4 #8,!re1 !re1' said ! ,jew1 coax+ly4 #8,x 0 only my caution1 no?+ m4 ,n[1 my de>1 ab\t t crib at ,*]tsey2 :5 is x to be done1 ,bill1 eh8 ,:5 is x to be done8 ,su* plate1 my de>1 su* plate6' said ! ,jew3 rubb+ 8 h&s1 & elevat+ 8 eyebr[s 9 a rapture ( anticipation4 #8,n at all1' repli$ ,sikes coldly4 #8,n to be done at all6' e*o$ ! ,jew1 lean+ back 9 8 *air4 #8,no1 n at all1' rejo9$ ,sikes4 #8,at lea/ x c't be a put-up job1 z we expect$4' #8,!n x hasn't be5 prop]ly gone ab\t1' said ! ,jew1 turn+ pale ) ang]4 #8,don't tell me6' #8,b ,i w tell y1' retort$ ,sikes4 #8,:o are y t's n to be told8 ,i tell y t ,toby ,crackit has be5 hang+ ab\t ! place = a =tnight1 & he c't get "o ( ! s]vants 9 l9e4' #8,d y mean to tell me1 ,bill1' said ! ,jew3 s(t5+ z ! o!r grew heat$3 #8t nei!r ( ! two m5 9 ! h\se c be got ov]8' #8,yes1 ,i d mean to tell y s1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,! old lady has _h #8em ^! tw5ty ye>s2 & if y 7 to give #8em five hundr$ p\nd1 !y w\ldn't be 9 x4' #8,b d y mean to say1 my de>1' remon/rat$ ! ,jew1 #8t ! wom5 c't be got ov]8' #8,n a bit ( x1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,n by fla% ,toby ,crackit8' said ! ,jew incr$ul\sly4 #8,?9k :at wom5 are1 ,bill4' #8,no2 n ev5 by fla% ,toby ,crackit1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,he says he's worn %am :isk]s1 & a can>y wai/coat1 ! :ole bless$ "t he's be5 loit]+ d[n !re1 & x's all ( no use4' #8,he %\ld h tri$ mu/a*ios & a pair ( milit>y tr\s]s1 my de>1' said ! ,jew4 #8,s he did1' rejo9$ ,sikes1 #8& !y w>n't ( no m use ?an ! o!r plant4' ,! ,jew look$ blank at ?is in=mation4 ,aft] rum9at+ = "s m9utes ) 8 *9 sunk on 8 brea/1 he rais$ 8 head & said1 ) a deep sigh1 t if fla% ,toby ,crackit report$ aright1 he fe>$ ! game 0 up4 #8,& yet1' said ! old man1 dropp+ 8 h&s on 8 knees1 #8x's a sad ?+1 my de>1 to lose s mu* :5 we _h set our he>ts ^u x4' #8,s x is1' said ,mr4 ,sikes4 #8,worse luck6' ,a long sil5ce ensu$2 dur+ :i* ! ,jew 0 plung$ 9 deep ?\ght1 ) 8 face wr9kl$ into an expression ( villa9y p]fectly demoniacal4 ,sikes ey$ him furtively f "t to "t4 ,nancy1 app>5tly fe>ful ( irritat+ ! h\sebreak]1 sat ) h] eyes fix$ ^u ! fire1 z if %e _h be5 deaf to all t pass$4 #8,fag91' said ,sikes1 abruptly break+ ! /illness t prevail$2 #8is x wor? fifty %9]s extra1 if x's safely done f ! outside8' #8,yes1' said ! ,jew1 z sudd5ly r\s+ himself4 #8,is x a b>ga98' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,yes1 my de>1 yes1' rejo9$ ! ,jew2 8 eyes gli/5+1 & e muscle 9 8 face work+1 ) ! excitem5t t ! inquiry _h awak5$4 #8,!n1' said ,sikes1 ?ru/+ aside ! ,jew's h&1 ) "s disda91 #8let x come (f z soon z y l4 ,toby & me 7 ov] ! g>d5-wall ! night a=e la/1 s\nd+ ! panels ( ! door & %utt]s4 ,! crib's b>r$ up at night l a jail2 b !re's "o "p we c crack1 safe & s(tly4' #8,:i* is t1 ,bill8' ask$ ! ,jew eag]ly4 #8,:y1' :isp]$ ,sikes1 #8z y cross ! lawn--' #8,yes8' said ! ,jew1 b5d+ 8 head =w>d1 ) 8 eyes almo/ />t+ out ( x4 #8,umph6' cri$ ,sikes1 /opp+ %ort1 z ! girl1 sc>cely mov+ h] head1 look$ sudd5ly r\nd1 & po9t$ = an in/ant to ! ,jew's face4 #8,nev] m9d :i* "p x is4 ,y c't d x )\t me1 ,i "k2 b x's be/ to be on ! safe side :5 "o deals ) y4' #8,z y l1 my de>1 z y l' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,is !re no help want$1 b y\rs & ,toby's8' #8,none1' said ,sikes4 #8,cept a c5tre-bit & a boy4 ,! fir/ we've bo? got2 ! second y mu/ f9d u4' #8,a boy6' exclaim$ ! ,jew4 #8,oh6 !n x's a panel1 eh8' #8,nev] m9d wot x is6' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,i want a boy1 & he musn't be a big #8un4 ,"l6' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 reflectively1 #8if ,i'd only got t "y boy ( ,n$1 ! *imbley-sweep]'s6 ,he kept him small on purpose1 & let him out by ! job4 ,b ! fa!r gets lagg$2 & !n ! ,juv5ile ,del9qu5t ,society comes1 & takes ! boy away f a trade :]e he 0 e>n+ money1 tea*es him to read & write1 & 9 "t makes a #8pr5tice ( him4 ,& s !y g on1' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 8 wra? ris+ ) ! recollection ( 8 wrongs1 #8s !y g on2 &1 if !y'd got money en\gh 7:i* x's a ,provid5ce !y hav5't17 we %\ldn't h half a doz5 boys left 9 ! :ole trade1 9 a ye> or two4' #8,no m we %\ld1' acquiesc$ ! ,jew1 :o _h be5 consid]+ dur+ ?is spee*1 & _h only caught ! la/ s5t5ce4 #8,bill6' #8,:at n[8' inquir$ ,sikes4 ,! ,jew nodd$ 8 head t[>ds ,nancy1 :o 0 /ill gaz+ at ! fire2 & intimat$1 by a sign1 t he w\ld h h] told to leave ! room4 ,sikes %rugg$ 8 %\ld]s impati5tly1 z if he ?\ght ! precaution unnecess>y2 b compli$1 nev]!less1 by reque/+ ,miss ,nancy to fet* him a jug ( be]4 #8,y don't want any be]1' said ,nancy1 fold+ h] arms1 & reta9+ h] seat v compos$ly4 #8,i tell y ,i d6' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,nons5se1' rejo9$ ! girl coolly1 #8,g on1 ,fag94 ,i "k :at he's go+ to say1 ,bill2 he ne$n't m9d me4' ,! ,jew /ill hesitat$4 ,sikes look$ f "o to ! o!r 9 "s surprise4 #8,:y1 y don't m9d ! old girl1 d y1 ,fag98' he ask$ at l5g?4 #8,y've kn[n h] long en\gh to tru/ h]1 or ! ,devil's 9 x4 ,%e a9't "o to blab4 ,are y ,nancy8' #8,i %\ld ?9k n6' repli$ ! "y lady3 draw+ h] *air up to ! table1 & putt+ h] elb[s ^u x4 #8,no1 no1 my de>1 ,i "k y're n1' said ! ,jew2 #8b--' & aga9 ! old man paus$4 #8,b wot8' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,i didn't "k :e!r %e mightn't p'r'aps be out ( sorts1 y "k1 my de>1 z %e 0 ! o!r night1' repli$ ! ,jew4 ,at ?is confession1 ,miss ,nancy bur/ into a l\d laugh2 &1 swall[+ a glass ( br&y1 %ook h] head ) an air ( defiance1 & bur/ into sundry exclamations ( #8,keep ! game a-go+6' #8,nev] say die6' & ! l4 ,^! seem$ to h ! effect ( re-assur+ bo? g5tlem52 = ! ,jew nodd$ 8 head ) a satisfi$ air1 & resum$ 8 seat3 z did ,mr4 ,sikes likewise4 #8,n[1 ,fag91' said ,nancy ) a laugh4 #8,tell ,bill at once1 ab\t ,oliv]6' #8,ha6 y're a clev] "o1 my de>3 ! %>pe/ girl ,i ev] saw6' said ! ,jew1 patt+ h] on ! neck4 #8,x 0 ab\t ,oliv] ,i 0 go+ to speak1 sure en\gh4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' #8,:at ab\t him8' dem&$ ,sikes4 #8,he's ! boy = y1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew 9 a ho>se :isp]2 lay+ 8 f+] on ! side ( 8 nose1 & gr9n+ frightfully4 #8,he6' exclaim$4 ,sikes4 #8,h him1 ,bill6' said ,nancy4 #8,i w\ld1 if ,i 0 9 y\r place4 ,he mayn't be s mu* up1 z any ( ! o!rs2 b t's n :at y want1 if he's only to op5 a door = y4 ,dep5d ^u x he's a safe "o1 ,bill4' #8,i "k he is1' rejo9$ ,fag94 #8,he's be5 9 good tra9+ ^! la/ few weeks1 & x's "t he began to "w = 8 bread4 ,besides1 ! o!rs are all too big4' #8,well1 he is j ! size ,i want1' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 rum9at+4 #8,& w d ev]y?+ y want1 ,bill1 my de>1' int]pos$ ! ,jew2 #8he c't help himself4 ,t is1 if y fright5 him en\gh4' #8,fright5 him6' e*o$ ,sikes4 #8,x'll be no %am fright5+1 m9d y4 ,if !re's any?+ que] ab\t him :5 we once get into ! "w2 9 = a p5ny1 9 = a p\nd4 ,y won't see him alive aga91 ,fag94 ,?9k ( t1 be=e y s5d him4 ,m>k my words6' said ! robb]1 pois+ a cr[b>1 :i* he _h drawn f "u ! b$/ead4 #8,i've ?\ght ( x all1' said ! ,jew ) en]gy4 #8,i've--,i've _h my eye ^u him1 my de>s1 close--close4 ,once let him feel t he is "o ( u2 once fill 8 m9d ) ! idea t he has be5 a ?ief2 & he's ours6 ,ours = 8 life4 ,oho6 ,x c\ldn't h come ab\t bett]6 ,! old man cross$ 8 arms ^u 8 brea/2 &1 draw+ 8 head & %\ld]s into a heap1 lit]ally hugg$ himself = joy4 #8,ours6' said ,sikes4 #8,y\rs1 y mean4' #8,p]haps ,i d1 my de>1' said ! ,jew1 ) a %rill *uckle4 #8,m9e1 if y l1 ,bill4' #8,& wot1' said ,sikes1 sc[l+ fi]cely on 8 agreeable fri5d1 #8wot makes y take s mu* pa9s ab\t "o *alk-fac$ kid1 :5 y "k !re are fifty boys snooz+ ab\t ,common ,g>d5 e night1 z y might pick & *oose f8' #8,because !y're ( no use to me1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew1 ) "s confusion1 #8n wor? ! tak+4 ,_! looks convict #8em :5 !y get into tr\ble1 & ,i lose #8em all4 ,) ?is boy1 prop]ly manag$1 my de>s1 ,i c\ld d :at ,i c\ldn't ) tw5ty ( !m4 ,besides1' said ! ,jew1 recov]+ 8 self-possession1 #8he has u n[ if he c\ld only give u leg-bail aga92 & he mu/ be 9 ! same boat ) u4 ,nev] m9d h[ he came !re2 x's q en\gh = my p[] ov] him t he 0 9 a robb]y2 t's all ,i want4 ,n[1 h[ mu* bett] ?is is1 ?an be+ oblig$ to put ! poor leetle boy out ( ! way--:i* w\ld be dang]\s1 & we %\ld lose by x besides4' #8,:5 is x to be done8' ask$ ,nancy1 /opp+ "s turbul5t exclamation on ! "p ( ,mr4 ,sikes1 expressive ( ! disgu/ ) :i* he receiv$ ,fag9's affectation ( humanity4 #8,ah1 to be sure1' said ! ,jew2 #8:5 is x to be done1 ,bill8' #8,i plann$ ) ,toby1 ! night art] to-morr[1' rejo9$ ,sikes 9 a surly voice1 #8if he he]d no?+ f me to ! contrairy4' #8,good1' said ! ,jew2 #8!re's no moon4' #8,no1' rejo9$ ,sikes4 #8,x's all arrang$ ab\t br++ (f ! swag1 is x8' ask$ ! ,jew4 ,sikes nodd$4 #8,& ab\t--' #8,oh1 ah1 x's all plann$1' rejo9$ ,sikes1 int]rupt+ him4 #8,nev] m9d p>ticul>s4 ,y'd bett] br+ ! boy "h to-morr[ night4 ,i %all get (f ! /one an h\r art] daybreak4 ,!n y hold y\r tongue1 & keep ! melt+-pot ready1 & t's all y'll h to d4' ,aft] "s discussion1 9 :i* all ?ree took an active "p1 x 0 decid$ t ,nancy %\ld repair to ! ,jew's next ev5+ :5 ! night _h set 91 & br+ ,oliv] away ) h]2 ,fag9 craftily obs]v+1 t1 if he ev9c$ any dis9cl9ation to ! task1 he w\ld be m will+ to accompany ! girl :o _h s rec5tly int]f]$ 9 8 behalf1 ?an anybody else4 ,x 0 also solemnly arrang$ t poor ,oliv] %\ld1 = ! purposes ( ! contemplat$ exp$ition1 be unres]v$ly consign$ to ! c>e & cu/ody ( ,mr4 ,william ,sikes2 & fur!r1 t ! said ,sikes %\ld deal ) him z he ?\ght fit2 & %\ld n be held responsible by ! ,jew = any mis*ance or evil t might be necess>y to visit him3 x be+ und]/ood t1 to r5d] ! compact 9 ?is respect b9d+1 any repres5tations made by ,mr4 ,sikes on 8 return %\ld be requir$ to be confirm$ & corroborat$1 9 all important p>ticul>s1 by ! te/imony ( fla% ,toby ,crackit4 ,^! prelim9>ies adju/$1 ,mr4 ,sikes proce$$ to dr9k br&y at a furi\s rate1 & to fl\ri% ! cr[b> 9 an al>m+ mann]2 yell+ =?1 at ! same "t1 mo/ unmusical snat*es ( song1 m+l$ ) wild execrations4 ,at l5g?1 9 a fit ( pr(essional en?usiasm1 he insi/$ ^u produc+ 8 box ( h\sebreak+ tools3 :i* he _h no soon] /umbl$ 9 )1 & op5$ = ! purpose ( expla9+ ! nature & prop]ties ( ! v>i\s implem5ts x conta9$1 & ! peculi> beauties ( _! con/ruction1 ?an he fell ov] ! box ^u ! floor1 & w5t to sleep :]e he fell4 #8,good-night1 ,nancy1' said ! ,jew1 muffl+ himself up z be=e4 #8,good-night4' ,_! eyes met1 & ! ,jew scrut9is$ h]1 n>r[ly4 ,!re 0 no fl9*+ ab\t ! girl4 ,%e 0 z true & e>ne/ 9 ! matt] z ,toby ,crackit himself c\ld be4 ,! ,jew aga9 bade h] good-night1 &1 be/[+ a sly kick ^u ! pro/rate =m ( ,mr4 ,sikes :ile h] back 0 turn$1 grop$ d[n/airs4 #8,always ! way6' mutt]$ ! ,jew to himself z he turn$ homew>d4 #8,! wor/ ( ^! wom5 is1 t a v little ?+ s]ves to call up "s long-=gott5 feel+2 &1 ! be/ ( !m is1 t x nev] la/s4 ,ha6 ha6 ,! man aga9/ ! *ild1 = a bag ( gold6' ,beguil+ ! "t ) ^! pleasant reflections1 ,mr4 ,fag9 w5d$ 8 way1 ?r\gh mud & mire1 to 8 gloomy abode3 :]e ! ,dodg] 0 sitt+ up1 impati5tly await+ 8 return4 #8,is ,oliv] a-b$8 ,i want to speak to him1' 0 8 fir/ rem>k z !y desc5d$ ! /airs4 #8,h\rs ago1' repli$ ! ,dodg]1 ?r[+ op5 a door4 #8,"h he is6' ,! boy 0 ly+1 fa/ asleep1 on a rude b$ ^u ! floor2 s pale ) anxiety1 & sadness1 & ! clos5ess ( 8 prison1 t he look$ l dea?2 n dea? z x %[s 9 %r\d & c(f91 b 9 ! guise x we>s :5 life has j dep>t$2 :5 a "y & g5tle _s has1 b an in/ant1 fl$ to ,heav51 & ! gross air ( ! _w has n _h "t to brea! ^u ! *ang+ du/ x hall[$4 #8,n n[1' said ! ,jew1 turn+ s(tly away4 #8,to-morr[4 ,to-morr[4' ,,*apt] ,,xx -- ,,:]e9 ,,oliv] ,,is ,,deliv]$ ,,ov] ,,to ,,mr4 ,,william ,,sikes ,:5 ,oliv] awoke 9 ! morn+1 he 0 a good deal surpris$ to f9d t a new pair ( %oes1 ) /rong ?ick soles1 _h be5 plac$ at 8 b$side2 & t 8 old %oes _h be5 remov$4 ,at fir/1 he 0 pleas$ ) ! discov]y3 hop+ t x might be ! =]unn] ( 8 release2 b su* ?\ghts 7 quickly dispell$1 on 8 sitt+ d[n to breakfa/ along ) ! ,jew1 :o told him1 9 a tone & mann] :i* increas$ 8 al>m1 t he 0 to be tak5 to ! resid5ce ( ,bill ,sikes t night4 #8,to--to--/op !re1 sir8' ask$ ,oliv]1 anxi\sly4 #8,no1 no1 my de>4 ,n to /op !re1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,we %\ldn't l to lose y4 ,don't be afraid1 ,oliv]1 y %all come back to u aga94 ,ha6 ha6 ha6 ,we won't be s cruel z to s5d y away1 my de>4 ,oh no1 no6' ,! old man1 :o 0 /oop+ ov] ! fire toa/+ a piece ( bread1 look$ r\nd z he bant]$ ,oliv] ?us2 & *uckl$ z if to %[ t he knew he w\ld /ill be v glad to get away if he c\ld4 #8,i suppose1' said ! ,jew1 fix+ 8 eyes on ,oliv]1 #8y want to "k :at y're go+ to ,bill's =---eh1 my de>8' ,oliv] col\r$1 involunt>ily1 to f9d t ! old ?ief _h be5 read+ 8 ?\ghts2 b boldly said1 ,yes1 he did want to "k4 #8,:y1 d y ?9k8' inquir$ ,fag91 p>ry+ ! "q4 #8,inde$ ,i don't "k1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,bah6' said ! ,jew1 turn+ away ) a disappo9t$ c\nt5ance f a close p]usal ( ! boy's face4 #8,wait till ,bill tells y1 !n4' ,! ,jew seem$ mu* vex$ by ,oliv]'s n express+ any great] curiosity on ! subject2 b ! tru? is1 t1 al?\gh ,oliv] felt v anxi\s1 he 0 too mu* confus$ by ! e>ne/ cunn+ ( ,fag9's looks1 & 8 own speculations1 to make any fur!r inquiries j !n4 ,he _h no o!r opportunity3 = ! ,jew rema9$ v surly & sil5t till night3 :5 he prep>$ to g abroad4 #8,y may burn a c&le1' said ! ,jew1 putt+ "o ^u ! table4 #8,& "h's a book = y to read1 till !y come to fet* y4 ,good-night6' #8,good-night6' repli$ ,oliv]1 s(tly4 ,! ,jew walk$ to ! door3 look+ ov] 8 %\ld] at ! boy z he w5t4 ,sudd5ly /opp+1 he call$ him by 8 "n4 ,oliv] look$ up2 ! ,jew1 po9t+ to ! c&le1 motion$ him to light x4 ,he did s2 &1 z he plac$ ! c&le/ick ^u ! table1 saw t ! ,jew 0 gaz+ fix$ly at him1 ) l[]+ & contract$ br[s1 f ! d>k end ( ! room4 #8,take he$1 ,oliv]6 take he$6' said ! old man1 %ak+ 8 "r h& be=e him 9 a w>n+ mann]4 #8,he's a r\gh man1 & ?9ks no?+ ( blood :5 8 own is up4 ,:atev] falls out1 say no?+2 & d :at he bids y4 ,m9d6' ,plac+ a /rong emphasis on ! la/ ^w1 he suff]$ 8 features gradually to resolve !mselves into a gha/ly gr91 &1 nodd+ 8 head1 left ! room4 ,oliv] lean$ 8 head ^u 8 h& :5 ! old man disappe>$1 & pond]$1 ) a trembl+ he>t1 on ! words he _h j he>d4 ,! m he ?\ght ( ! ,jew's admonition1 ! m he 0 at a loss to div9e its real purpose & mean+4 ,he c\ld ?9k ( no bad object to be atta9$ by s5d+ him to ,sikes1 :i* w\ld n be equally well answ]$ by 8 rema9+ ) ,fag92 & aft] m$itat+ = a long "t1 conclud$ t he _h be5 select$ to p]=m "s ord9>y m5ial (fices = ! h\sebreak]1 until ano!r boy1 bett] suit$ = 8 purpose c\ld be engag$4 ,he 0 too well accu/om$ to suff]+1 & _h suff]$ too mu* :]e he 01 to bewail ! prospect ( *ange v sev]ely4 ,he rema9$ lo/ 9 ?\ght = "s m9utes2 & !n1 ) a heavy sigh1 snuff$ ! c&le1 &1 tak+ up ! book :i* ! ,jew _h left ) him1 began to read4 ,he turn$ ov] ! leaves4 ,c>elessly at fir/2 b1 light+ on a passage :i* attract$ 8 att5tion1 he soon became int5t ^u ! volume4 ,x 0 a hi/ory ( ! lives & trials ( great crim9als2 & ! pages 7 soil$ & ?umb$ ) use4 ,"h1 he read ( dreadful crimes t made ! blood run cold2 ( secret murd]s t _h be5 committ$ by ! lonely wayside2 ( bodies hidd5 f ! eye ( man 9 deep pits & wells3 :i* w\ld n keep !m d[n1 deep z !y 71 b _h yield$ !m up at la/1 aft] _m ye>s1 & s madd5$ ! murd]]s ) ! sight1 t 9 _! horror !y _h confess$ _! guilt1 & yell$ = ! gibbet to end _! agony4 ,"h1 too1 he read ( m5 :o1 ly+ 9 _! b$s at dead ( night1 _h be5 tempt$ 7s !y said7 & l$ on1 by _! own bad ?\ghts1 to su* dreadful blood%$ z x made ! fle% creep1 & ! limbs quail1 to ?9k (4 ,! t]rible descriptions 7 s real & vivid1 t ! sall[ pages seem$ to turn r$ ) gore2 & ! words ^u !m1 to be s\nd$ 9 8 e>s1 z if !y 7 :isp]$1 9 holl[ murmurs1 by ! spirits ( ! dead4 ,9 a p>oxysm ( fe>1 ! boy clos$ ! book1 & ?ru/ x f him4 ,!n1 fall+ ^u 8 knees1 he pray$ ,heav5 to sp>e him f su* de$s2 & r to w t he %\ld die at once1 ?an be res]v$ = crimes1 s fe>ful & appall+4 ,by degrees1 he grew m calm1 & bes\ght1 9 a l[ & brok5 voice1 t he might be rescu$ f 8 pres5t dang]s2 & t if any aid 7 to be rais$ up = a poor outca/ boy :o _h nev] kn[n ! love ( fri5ds or k9dr$1 x might come to him n[1 :51 desolate & des]t$1 he /ood alone 9 ! mid/ ( wick$ness & guilt4 ,he _h conclud$ 8 pray]1 b /ill rema9$ ) 8 head buri$ 9 8 h&s1 :5 a ru/l+ noise ar\s$ him4 #8,:at's t6' he cri$1 />t+ up1 & cat*+ sight ( a figure /&+ by ! door4 #8,:o's !re8' #8,me4 ,only me1' repli$ a tremul\s voice4 ,oliv] rais$ ! c&le above 8 head3 & look$ t[>ds ! door4 ,x 0 ,nancy4 #8,put d[n ! light1' said ! girl1 turn+ away h] head4 #8,x hurts my eyes4' ,oliv] saw t %e 0 v pale1 & g5tly inquir$ if %e 7 ill4 ,! girl ?rew h]self into a *air1 ) h] back t[>ds him3 & wrung h] h&s2 b made no reply4 #8,god =give me6' %e cri$ aft] a :ile1 #8,i nev] ?\ght ( ?is4' #8,has any?+ happ5$8' ask$ ,oliv]4 #8,c ,i help y8 ,i w if ,i c4 ,i w1 inde$4' ,%e rock$ h]self to & fro2 caught h] ?roat2 &1 utt]+ a gurgl+ s\nd1 gasp$ = brea?4 #8,nancy6' cri$ ,oliv]1 #8,:at is x8' ,! girl beat h] h&s ^u h] knees1 & h] feet ^u ! gr\nd2 &1 sudd5ly /opp+1 drew h] %awl close r\nd h]3 & %iv]$ ) cold4 ,oliv] /irr$ ! fire4 ,draw+ h] *air close to x1 %e sat !re1 = a little "t1 )\t speak+2 b at l5g? %e rais$ h] head1 & look$ r\nd4 #8,i don't "k :at comes ov] me sometimes1' said %e1 affect+ to busy h]self 9 arrang+ h] dress2 #8x's ?is damp dirty room1 ,i ?9k4 ,n[1 ,nolly1 de>1 are y ready8' #8,am ,i to g ) y8' ask$ ,oliv]4 #8,yes4 ,i h come f ,bill1' repli$ ! girl4 #8,y are to g ) me4' #8,:at =8' ask$ ,oliv]1 recoil+4 #8,:at =8' e*o$ ! girl1 rais+ h] eyes1 & av]t+ !m aga91 ! mom5t !y enc\nt]$ ! boy's face4 #8,oh6 ,= no h>m4' #8,i don't believe x1' said ,oliv]3 :o _h wat*$ h] closely4 #8,h x y\r own way1' rejo9$ ! girl1 affect+ to laugh4 #8,= no good1 !n4' ,oliv] c\ld see t he _h "s p[] ov] ! girl's bett] feel+s1 &1 = an in/ant1 ?\ght ( appeal+ to h] compassion = 8 helpless /ate4 ,b1 !n1 ! ?\ght d>t$ across 8 m9d t x 0 b>ely elev5 o'clock2 & t _m p 7 /ill 9 ! /reets3 ( :om surely "s might be f\nd to give cr$5ce to 8 tale4 ,z ! reflection occur$ to him1 he /epp$ =w>d3 & said1 some:at ha/ily1 t he 0 ready4 ,nei!r 8 brief consid]ation1 nor its purport1 0 lo/ on 8 companion4 ,%e ey$ him n>r[ly1 :ile he spoke2 & ca/ ^u him a look ( intellig5ce :i* suffici5tly %[$ t %e guess$ :at _h be5 pass+ 9 8 ?\ghts4 #8,hu%6' said ! girl1 /oop+ ov] him1 & po9t+ to ! door z %e look$ cauti\sly r\nd4 #8,y c't help y\rself4 ,i h tri$ h>d = y1 b all to no purpose4 ,y are h$g$ r\nd & r\nd4 ,if ev] y are to get loose f "h1 ?is is n ! "t4' ,/ruck by ! en]gy ( h] mann]1 ,oliv] look$ up 9 h] face ) great surprise4 ,%e seem$ to speak ! tru?2 h] c\nt5ance 0 :ite & agitat$2 & %e trembl$ ) v e>ne/ness4 #8,i h sav$ y f be+ ill-us$ once1 & ,i w aga91 & ,i d n[1' cont9u$ ! girl al\d2 #8= ^? :o w\ld h fet*$ y1 if ,i _h n1 w\ld h be5 f> m r\gh ?an me4 ,i h promis$ = y\r be+ quiet & sil5t2 if y are n1 y w only d h>m to y\rself & me too1 & p]haps be my dea?4 ,see "h6 ,i h borne all ?is = y already1 z true z ,god sees me %[ x4' ,%e po9t$1 ha/ily1 to "s livid bruises on h] neck & arms2 & cont9u$1 ) great rapidity3 #8,rememb] ?is6 ,& don't let me suff] m = y1 j n[4 ,if ,i c\ld help y1 ,i w\ld2 b ,i h n ! p[]4 ,!y don't mean to h>m y2 :atev] !y make y d1 is no fault ( y\rs4 ,hu%6 ,e ^w f y is a bl[ = me4 ,give me y\r h&4 ,make ha/e6 ,y\r h&6' ,%e caught ! h& :i* ,oliv] in/9ctively plac$ 9 h]s1 &1 bl[+ out ! light1 drew him aft] h] up ! /airs4 ,! door 0 op5$1 quickly1 by "s "o %r\d$ 9 ! d>kness1 & 0 z quickly clos$1 :5 !y _h pass$ out4 ,a hackney-cabriolet 0 9 wait+2 ) ! same vehem5ce :i* %e _h exhibit$ 9 address+ ,oliv]1 ! girl pull$ him 9 ) h]1 & drew ! curta9s close4 ,! driv] want$ no directions1 b la%$ 8 horse into full spe$1 )\t ! delay ( an in/ant4 ,! girl /ill held ,oliv] fa/ by ! h&1 & cont9u$ to p\r into 8 e>1 ! w>n+s & assurances %e _h already imp>t$4 ,all 0 s quick & hurri$1 t he _h sc>cely "t to recollect :]e he 01 or h[ he came !re1 :5 ! c>riage /opp$ at ! h\se to :i* ! ,jew's /eps _h be5 direct$ on ! previ\s ev5+4 ,= "o brief mom5t1 ,oliv] ca/ a hurri$ glance along ! empty /reet1 & a cry = help hung ^u 8 lips4 ,b ! girl's voice 0 9 8 e>1 besee*+ him 9 su* tones ( agony to rememb] h]1 t he _h n ! he>t to utt] x4 ,:ile he hesitat$1 ! opportunity 0 gone2 he 0 already 9 ! h\se1 & ! door 0 %ut4 #8,?is way1' said ! girl1 releas+ h] hold = ! fir/ "t4 #8,bill6' #8,hallo6' repli$ ,sikes3 appe>+ at ! head ( ! /airs1 ) a c&le4 #8,oh6 ,t's ! "t ( day4 ,come on6' ,?is 0 a v /rong expression ( approbation1 an uncommonly he>ty welcome1 f a p]son ( ,mr4 ,sikes' temp]am5t4 ,nancy1 appe>+ mu* gratifi$ !reby1 salut$ him cordially4 #8,bull's-eye's gone home ) ,tom1' obs]v$ ,sikes1 z he light$ !m up4 #8,he'd h be5 9 ! way4' #8,t's "r1' rejo9$ ,nancy4 #8,s y've got ! kid1' said ,sikes :5 !y _h all rea*$ ! room3 clos+ ! door z he spoke4 #8,yes1 "h he is1' repli$ ,nancy4 #8,did he come quiet8' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,l a lamb1' rejo9$ ,nancy4 #8,i'm glad to he> x1' said ,sikes1 look+ grimly at ,oliv]2 #8= ! sake ( 8 "y c>case3 z w\ld o!rways h suff]$ = x4 ,come "h1 "y #8un2 & let me read y a lectur'1 :i* is z well got ov] at once4' ,?us address+ 8 new pupil1 ,mr4 ,sikes pull$ (f ,oliv]'s cap & ?rew x into a corn]2 & !n1 tak+ him by ! %\ld]1 sat himself d[n by ! table1 & /ood ! boy 9 front ( him4 #8,n[1 fir/3 d y "k wot ?is is8' inquir$ ,sikes1 tak+ up a pocket-pi/ol :i* lay on ! table4 ,oliv] repli$ 9 ! affirmative4 #8,well1 !n1 look "h1' cont9u$ ,sikes4 #8,?is is p[d]2 t #8ere's a bullet2 & ?is is a little bit ( a old hat = wadd9'4' ,oliv] murmur$ 8 compreh5sion ( ! diff]5t bodies ref]r$ to2 & ,mr4 ,sikes proce$$ to load ! pi/ol1 ) great nicety & delib]ation4 #8,n[ x's load$1' said ,mr4 ,sikes1 :5 he _h f9i%$4 #8,yes1 ,i see x is1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,well1' said ! robb]1 grasp+ ,oliv]'s wri/1 & putt+ ! b>rel s close to 8 temple t !y t\*$2 at :i* mom5t ! boy c\ld n repress a />t2 #8if y speak a ^w :5 y're out o'doors ) me1 except :5 ,i speak to y1 t load+ w be 9 y\r head )\t notice4 ,s1 if y d make up y\r m9d to speak )\t leave1 say y\r pray]s fir/4' ,hav+ be/[$ a sc[l ^u ! object ( ?is w>n+1 to increase its effect1 ,mr4 ,sikes cont9u$4 #8,z ne> z ,i "k1 !re isn't anybody z w\ld be ask+ v p>tickl] art] y1 if y 0 dispos$ (2 s ,i ne$n't take ?is devil-&-all ( tr\ble to expla9 matt]s to y1 if x w>n't = y\r own good4 ,d'ye he> me8' #8,! %ort & ! long ( :at y mean1' said ,nancy3 speak+ v emphatically1 & slightly fr[n+ at ,oliv] z if to bespeak 8 s]i\s att5tion to h] words3 #8is1 t if y're cross$ by him 9 ?is job y h on h&1 y'll prev5t 8 ev] tell+ tales aft]w>ds1 by %oot+ him ?r\gh ! head1 & w take y\r *ance ( sw++ = x1 z y d = a great _m o!r ?+s 9 ! way ( bus9ess1 e mon? ( y\r life4' #8,t's x6' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,sikes1 approv+ly2 #8wom5 c always put ?+s 9 fewe/ words4--,except :5 x's bl[+ up2 & !n !y l5g!ns x out4 ,& n[ t he's ?or\ghly up to x1 let's h "s supp]1 & get a snooze be=e />t+4' ,9 pursuance ( ?is reque/1 ,nancy quickly laid ! clo?2 disappe>+ = a few m9utes1 %e pres5tly return$ ) a pot ( port] & a di% ( %eep's heads3 :i* gave occasion to sev]al pleasant witticisms on ! "p ( ,mr4 ,sikes1 f\nd$ ^u ! s+ul> co9cid5ce ( #8jemmies' be+ a c "n1 common to !m1 & also to an +5i\s implem5t mu* us$ 9 8 pr(ession4 ,inde$1 ! wor?y g5tleman1 /imulat$ p]haps by ! imm$iate prospect ( be+ on active s]vice1 0 9 great spirits & good hum\r2 9 pro( :]e(1 x may be "h rem>k$1 t he hum\r\sly drank all ! be] at a draught1 & did n utt]1 on a r\gh calculation1 m ?an f\r-score oa?s dur+ ! :ole progress ( ! meal4 ,supp] be+ end$--x may be easily conceiv$ t ,oliv] _h no great appetite = x--,mr4 ,sikes dispos$ ( a c\ple ( glasses ( spirits & wat]1 & ?rew himself on ! b$2 ord]+ ,nancy1 ) _m imprecations 9 case ( failure1 to call him at five precisely4 ,oliv] /ret*$ himself 9 8 clo!s1 by comm& ( ! same au?ority1 on a mattress ^u ! floor2 & ! girl1 m5d+ ! fire1 sat be=e x1 9 read9ess to r\se !m at ! appo9t$ "t4 ,= a long "t ,oliv] lay awake1 ?9k+ x n impossible t ,nancy might seek t opportunity ( :isp]+ "s fur!r advice2 b ! girl sat brood+ ov] ! fire1 )\t mov+1 save n[ & !n to trim ! light4 ,we>y ) wat*+ & anxiety1 he at l5g? fell asleep4 ,:5 he awoke1 ! table 0 cov]$ ) tea-?+s1 & ,sikes 0 ?ru/+ v>i\s articles into ! pockets ( 8 great-coat1 :i* hung ov] ! back ( a *air4 ,nancy 0 busily engag$ 9 prep>+ breakfa/4 ,x 0 n yet daylight2 = ! c&le 0 /ill burn+1 & x 0 q d>k outside4 ,a %>p ra91 too1 0 beat+ aga9/ ! w9d[-panes2 & ! sky look$ black & cl\dy4 #8,n[1 !n6' gr[l$ ,sikes1 z ,oliv] />t$ up2 #8half-pa/ five6 ,look %>p1 or y'll get no breakfa/2 = x's late z x is4' ,oliv] 0 n long 9 mak+ 8 toilet2 hav+ tak5 "s breakfa/1 he repli$ to a surly inquiry f ,sikes1 by say+ t he 0 q ready4 ,nancy1 sc>cely look+ at ! boy1 ?rew him a h&k]*ief to tie r\nd 8 ?roat2 ,sikes gave him a l>ge r\gh cape to button ov] 8 %\ld]s4 ,?us attir$1 he gave 8 h& to ! robb]1 :o1 m]ely paus+ to %[ him ) a m5ac+ ge/ure t he _h t same pi/ol 9 a side-pocket ( 8 great-coat1 clasp$ x firmly 9 81 &1 ex*ang+ a f>ewell ) ,nancy1 l$ him away4 ,oliv] turn$1 = an in/ant1 :5 !y rea*$ ! door1 9 ! hope ( meet+ a look f ! girl4 ,b %e _h resum$ h] old seat 9 front ( ! fire1 & sat1 p]fectly motionless be=e x4 ,,*apt] ,,xxi -- ,,! ,,exp$ition ,x 0 a *e]less morn+ :5 !y got into ! /reet2 bl[+ & ra9+ h>d2 & ! cl\ds look+ dull & /ormy4 ,! night _h be5 v wet3 l>ge pools ( wat] _h collect$ 9 ! road3 & ! k5nels 7 ov]fl[+4 ,!re 0 a fa9t glimm]+ ( ! com+ day 9 ! sky2 b x r aggravat$ ?an reliev$ ! gloom ( ! sc5e3 ! sombre light only s]v+ to pale t :i* ! /reet lamps af=d$1 )\t %$d+ any w>m] or bright] t9ts ^u ! wet h\se-tops1 & dre>y /reets4 ,!re appe>$ to be nobody /irr+ 9 t qu>t] ( ! t[n2 ! w9d[s ( ! h\ses 7 all closely %ut2 & ! /reets ?r\gh :i* !y pass$1 7 noiseless & empty4 ,by ! "t !y _h turn$ into ! ,be?nal ,gre5 ,road1 ! day _h fairly begun to break4 ,_m ( ! lamps 7 already ext+ui%$2 a few c\ntry waggons 7 sl[ly toil+ on1 t[>ds ,london2 n[ & !n1 a /age-coa*1 cov]$ ) mud1 rattl$ briskly by3 ! driv] be/[+1 z he pass$1 an admonitory la% ^u ! heavy waggon] :o1 by keep+ on ! wrong side ( ! road1 _h endang]$ 8 arriv+ at ! (fice1 a qu>t] ( a m9ute aft] 8 "t4 ,! public-h\ses1 ) gas-lights burn+ inside1 7 already op54 ,by degrees1 o!r %ops began to be unclos$1 & a few scatt]$ p 7 met )4 ,!n1 came /raggl+ gr\ps ( lab\r]s go+ to _! "w2 !n1 m5 & wom5 ) fi%-baskets on _! heads2 donkey-c>ts lad5 ) vegetables2 *aise-c>ts fill$ ) live-/ock or :ole c>casses ( meat2 milk-wom5 ) pails2 an unbrok5 conc\rse ( p1 trudg+ out ) v>i\s supplies to ! ea/]n suburbs ( ! t[n4 ,z !y approa*$ ! ,city1 ! noise & traffic gradually increas$2 :5 !y ?read$ ! /reets betwe5 ,%or$it* & ,smi?field1 x _h swell$ into a ro> ( s\nd & bu/le4 ,x 0 z light z x 0 likely to be1 till night came on aga91 & ! busy morn+ ( half ! ,london population _h begun4 ,turn+ d[n ,sun ,/reet & ,cr[n ,/reet1 & cross+ ,f9sbury squ>e1 ,mr4 ,sikes /ruck1 by way ( ,*iswell ,/reet1 into ,b>bican3 !nce into ,long ,lane1 & s into ,smi?field2 f :i* latt] place arose a tumult ( discordant s\nds t fill$ ,oliv] ,twi/ ) amazem5t4 ,x 0 m>ket-morn+4 ,! gr\nd 0 cov]$1 ne>ly ankle-deep1 ) fil? & mire2 a ?ick /eam1 p]petually ris+ f ! reek+ bodies ( ! cattle1 & m+l+ ) ! fog1 :i* seem$ to re/ ^u ! *imney-tops1 hung heavily above4 ,all ! p5s 9 ! c5tre ( ! l>ge area1 & z _m tempor>y p5s z c\ld be cr[d$ into ! vacant space1 7 fill$ ) %eep2 ti$ up to po/s by ! gutt] side 7 long l9es ( bea/s & ox51 ?ree or f\r deep4 ,c\ntrym51 but*]s1 drov]s1 hawk]s1 boys1 ?ieves1 idl]s1 & vagabonds ( e l[ grade1 7 m+l$ toge!r 9 a mass2 ! :i/l+ ( drov]s1 ! b>k+ dogs1 ! bell[+ & plung+ ( ! ox51 ! bleat+ ( %eep1 ! grunt+ & squeak+ ( pigs1 ! cries ( hawk]s1 ! %\ts1 oa?s1 & qu>rell+ on all sides2 ! r++ ( bells & ro> ( voices1 t issu$ f e public-h\se2 ! cr[d+1 pu%+1 driv+1 beat+1 :oop+ & yell+2 ! hide\s & discordant dim t res\nd$ f e corn] ( ! m>ket2 & ! unwa%$1 un%av51 squalid1 & dirty figures con/antly runn+ to & fro1 & bur/+ 9 & out ( ! ?rong2 r5d]$ x a /unn+ & bewild]+ sc5e1 :i* q conf\nd$ ! s5ses4 ,mr4 ,sikes1 dragg+ ,oliv] aft] him1 elb[$ 8 way ?r\gh ! ?icke/ ( ! cr[d1 & be/[$ v little att5tion on ! num]\s sights & s\nds1 :i* s a/oni%$ ! boy4 ,he nodd$1 twice or ?rice1 to a pass+ fri5d2 &1 resi/+ z _m invitations to take a morn+ dram1 press$ /eadily onw>d1 until !y 7 cle> ( ! turmoil1 & _h made _! way ?r\gh ,hosi] ,lane into ,holborn4 #8,n[1 "y #8un6' said ,sikes1 look+ up at ! clock ( ,/4 ,&rew's ,*ur*1 #8h>d ^u sev56 y mu/ /ep out4 ,come1 don't lag beh9d already1 ,lazy-legs6' ,mr4 ,sikes accompani$ ?is spee* ) a j]k at 8 little companion's wri/2 ,oliv]1 quick5+ 8 pace into a k9d ( trot betwe5 a fa/ walk & a run1 kept up ) ! rapid /rides ( ! h\se-break] z well z he c\ld4 ,!y held _! c\rse at ?is rate1 until !y _h pass$ ,hyde ,p>k corn]1 & 7 on _! way to ,k5s+ton3 :5 ,sikes relax$ 8 pace1 until an empty c>t :i* 0 at "s little di/ance beh9d1 came up4 ,see+ #8,h\nsl[' writt5 on x1 he ask$ ! driv] ) z mu* civility z he c\ld assume1 if he w\ld give !m a lift z f> z ,islewor?4 #8,jump up1' said ! man4 #8,is t y\r boy8' #8,yes2 he's my boy1' repli$ ,sikes1 look+ h>d at ,oliv]1 & putt+ 8 h& ab/ract$ly into ! pocket :]e ! pi/ol 04 #8,y\r fa!r walks r too quick = y1 don't he1 my man8' inquir$ ! driv]3 see+ t ,oliv] 0 out ( brea?4 #8,n a bit ( x1' repli$ ,sikes1 int]pos+4 #8,he's us$ to x4 ,"h1 take hold ( my h&1 ,n$4 ,9 ) y6' ,?us address+ ,oliv]1 he help$ him into ! c>t2 & ! driv]1 po9t+ to a heap ( sacks1 told him to lie d[n !re1 & re/ himself4 ,z !y pass$ ! diff]5t mile-/ones1 ,oliv] wond]$1 m & m1 :]e 8 companion meant to take him4 ,k5s+ton1 ,hamm]smi?1 ,*iswick1 ,kew ,bridge1 ,br5t=d1 7 all pass$2 & yet !y w5t on z /eadily z if !y _h only j begun _! j\rney4 ,at l5g?1 !y came to a public-h\se call$ ! ,coa* & ,horses2 a little way beyond :i*1 ano!r road appe>$ to run (f4 ,& "h1 ! c>t /opp$4 ,sikes dism\nt$ ) great precipitation1 hold+ ,oliv] by ! h& all ! :ile2 & lift+ him d[n directly1 be/[$ a furi\s look ^u him1 & rapp$ ! side-pocket ) 8 fi/1 9 a significant mann]4 #8,good-bye1 boy1' said ! man4 #8,he's sulky1' repli$ ,sikes1 giv+ him a %ake2 #8he's sulky4 ,a "y dog6 ,don't m9d him4' #8,n ,i6' rejo9$ ! o!r1 gett+ into 8 c>t4 #8,x's a f9e day1 aft] all4' ,& he drove away4 ,sikes wait$ until he _h fairly gone2 & !n1 tell+ ,oliv] he might look ab\t him if he want$1 once aga9 l$ him onw>d on 8 j\rney4 ,!y turn$ r\nd to ! left1 a %ort way pa/ ! public-h\se2 & !n1 tak+ a "r-h& road1 walk$ on = a long "t3 pass+ _m l>ge g>d5s & g5tlem5's h\ses on bo? sides ( ! way1 & /opp+ = no?+ b a little be]1 until !y rea*$ a t[n4 ,"h aga9/ ! wall ( a h\se1 ,oliv] saw writt5 up 9 pretty l>ge lett]s1 #8,hampton4' ,!y l+]$ ab\t1 9 ! fields1 = "s h\rs4 ,at l5g? !y came back into ! t[n2 &1 turn+ into an old public-h\se ) a defac$ sign-bo>d1 ord]$ "s d9n] by ! kit*5 fire4 ,! kit*5 0 an old1 l[-ro($ room2 ) a great beam across ! middle ( ! ceil+1 & b5*es1 ) high backs to !m1 by ! fire2 on :i* 7 seat$ sev]al r\gh m5 9 smock-frocks1 dr9k+ & smok+4 ,!y took no notice ( ,oliv]2 & v little ( ,sikes2 &1 z ,sikes took v little notice ( !m1 he & 8 "y comrade sat 9 a corn] by !mselves1 )\t be+ mu* tr\bl$ by _! company4 ,!y _h "s cold meat = d9n]1 & sat s long aft] x1 :ile ,mr4 ,sikes indulg$ himself ) ?ree or f\r pipes1 t ,oliv] began to feel q c]ta9 !y 7 n go+ any fur!r4 ,be+ mu* tir$ ) ! walk1 & gett+ up s e>ly1 he doz$ a little at fir/2 !n1 q ov]p[]$ by fatigue & ! fumes ( ! tobacco1 fell asleep4 ,x 0 q d>k :5 he 0 awak5$ by a pu% f ,sikes4 ,r\s+ himself suffici5tly to sit up & look ab\t him1 he f\nd t wor?y 9 close fell[%ip & communication ) a lab\r+ man1 ov] a p9t ( ale4 #8,s1 y're go+ on to ,l[] ,halli=d1 are y8' inquir$ ,sikes4 #8,yes1 ,i am1' repli$ ! man1 :o seem$ a little ! worse--or bett]1 z ! case might be--= dr9k+2 #8& n sl[ ab\t x nei!r4 ,my horse hasn't got a load beh9d him go+ back1 z he _h com+ up 9 ! morn9'2 & he won't be long a-do+ ( x4 ,"h's luck to him4 ,ecod6 he's a good #8un6' #8,c\ld y give my boy & me a lift z f> z !re8' dem&$ ,sikes1 pu%+ ! ale t[>ds 8 new fri5d4 #8,if y're go+ directly1 ,i c1' repli$ ! man1 look+ out ( ! pot4 #8,are y go+ to ,halli=d8' #8,go+ on to ,%epp]ton1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,i'm y\r man1 z f> z ,i g1' repli$ ! o!r4 #8,is all paid1 ,becky8' #8,yes1 ! o!r g5tleman's paid1' repli$ ! girl4 #8,i say6' said ! man1 ) tipsy gravity2 #8t won't d1 y "k4' #8,:y n8' rejo9$ ,sikes4 #8,y're a-go+ to accommodate u1 & wot's to prev5t my /&+ treat = a p9t or s1 9 return8' ,! /rang] reflect$ ^u ?is argum5t1 ) a v pr(\nd face2 hav+ done s1 he seiz$ ,sikes by ! h&3 & decl>$ he 0 a real good fell[4 ,to :i* ,mr4 ,sikes repli$1 he 0 jok+2 z1 if he _h be5 sob]1 !re w\ld h be5 /rong reason to suppose he 04 ,aft] ! ex*ange ( a few m complim5ts1 !y bade ! company good-night1 & w5t out2 ! girl ga!r+ up ! pots & glasses z !y did s1 & l\ng+ out to ! door1 ) h] h&s full1 to see ! p>ty />t4 ,! horse1 ^: heal? _h be5 drunk 9 8 abs5ce1 0 /&+ outside3 ready h>ness$ to ! c>t4 ,oliv] & ,sikes got 9 )\t any fur!r c]emony2 & ! man to :om he belong$1 hav+ l+]$ = a m9ute or two #8to be> him up1' & to defy ! ho/l] & ! _w to produce 8 equal1 m\nt$ also4 ,!n1 ! ho/l] 0 told to give ! horse 8 head2 &1 8 head be+ giv5 him1 he made a v unpleasant use ( x3 toss+ x into ! air ) great disda91 & runn+ into ! p>l\r w9d[s ov] ! way2 aft] p]=m+ ^? feats1 & support+ himself = a %ort "t on 8 h9d-legs1 he />t$ (f at great spe$1 & rattl$ out ( ! t[n "r gallantly4 ,! night 0 v d>k4 ,a damp mi/ rose f ! riv]1 & ! m>%y gr\nd ab\t2 & spread itself ov] ! dre>y fields4 ,x 0 pi]c+ cold1 too2 all 0 gloomy & black4 ,n a ^w 0 spok52 = ! driv] _h gr[n sleepy2 & ,sikes 0 9 no mood to lead him into conv]sation4 ,oliv] sat huddl$ toge!r1 9 a corn] ( ! c>t2 bewild]$ ) al>m & appreh5sion2 & figur+ /range objects 9 ! gaunt trees1 ^: bran*es wav$ grimly to & fro1 z if 9 "s fanta/ic joy at ! desolation ( ! sc5e4 ,z !y pass$ ,sunbury ,*ur*1 ! clock /ruck sev54 ,!re 0 a light 9 ! f]ry-h\se w9d[ opposite3 :i* /ream$ across ! road1 & ?rew into m sombre %ad[ a d>k yew-tree ) graves b5ea? x4 ,!re 0 a dull s\nd ( fall+ wat] n f> (f2 & ! leaves ( ! old tree /irr$ g5tly 9 ! night w9d4 ,x seem$ l quiet music = ! repose ( ! dead4 ,sunbury 0 pass$ ?r\gh1 & !y came aga9 into ! lonely road4 ,two or ?ree miles m1 & ! c>t /opp$4 ,sikes alight$1 took ,oliv] by ! h&1 & !y once aga9 walk$ on4 ,!y turn$ into no h\se at ,%epp]ton1 z ! we>y boy _h expect$2 b /ill kept walk+ on1 9 mud & d>kness1 ?r\gh gloomy lanes & ov] cold op5 wa/es1 until !y came )9 sight ( ! lights ( a t[n at no great di/ance4 ,on look+ int5tly =w>d1 ,oliv] saw t ! wat] 0 j bel[ !m1 & t !y 7 com+ to ! foot ( a bridge4 ,sikes kept /raight on1 until !y 7 close ^u ! bridge2 !n turn$ sudd5ly d[n a bank ^u ! left4 #8,! wat]6' ?\ght ,oliv]1 turn+ sick ) fe>4 #8,he has br\ght me to ?is lonely place to murd] me6' ,he 0 ab\t to ?r[ himself on ! gr\nd1 & make "o /ruggle = 8 "y life1 :5 he saw t !y /ood be=e a solit>y h\se3 all ru9\s & decay$4 ,!re 0 a w9d[ on ea* side ( ! dilapidat$ entrance2 & "o /ory above2 b no light 0 visible4 ,! h\se 0 d>k1 dismantl$3 & ! all appe>ance1 un9habit$4 ,sikes1 ) ,oliv]'s h& /ill 9 81 s(tly approa*$ ! l[ por*1 & rais$ ! lat*4 ,! door yield$ to ! pressure1 & !y pass$ 9 toge!r4 ,,*apt] ,,xxii -- ,,! ,,burgl>y #8,hallo6' cri$ a l\d1 ho>se voice1 z soon z !y set foot 9 ! passage4 #8,don't make su* a r[1' said ,sikes1 bolt+ ! door4 #8,%[ a glim1 ,toby4' #8,aha6 my pal6' cri$ ! same voice4 #8,a glim1 ,b>ney1 a glim6 ,%[ ! g5tleman 91 ,b>ney2 wake up fir/1 if conv5i5t4' ,! speak] appe>$ to ?r[ a boot-jack1 or "s su* article1 at ! p]son he address$1 to r\se him f 8 slumb]s3 = ! noise ( a wood5 body1 fall+ viol5tly1 0 he>d2 & !n an indi/9ct mutt]+1 z ( a man betwe5 sleep & awake4 #8,d y he>8' cri$ ! same voice4 #8,!re's ,bill ,sikes 9 ! passage ) nobody to d ! civil to him2 & y sleep+ !re1 z if y took laudanum ) y\r meals1 & no?+ /rong]4 ,are y any fre%] n[1 or d y want ! iron c&le/ick to wake y ?or\ghly8' ,a pair ( slip%od feet %uffl$1 ha/ily1 across ! b>e floor ( ! room1 z ?is int]rogatory 0 put2 & !re issu$1 f a door on ! "r h&2 fir/1 a feeble c&le3 & next1 ! =m ( ! same individual :o has be5 h]et(ore describ$ z lab\r+ "u ! infirmity ( speak+ ?r\gh 8 nose1 & (ficiat+ z wait] at ! public-h\se on ,saffron ,hill4 #8,bi/] ,sikes6' exclaim$ ,b>ney1 ) real or c\nt]feit joy2 #8cub id1 sir2 cub id4' #8,"h6 y get on fir/1' said ,sikes1 putt+ ,oliv] 9 front ( him4 #8,quick]6 or ,i %all tread ^u y\r heels4' ,mutt]+ a curse ^u 8 t>d9ess1 ,sikes pu%$ ,oliv] be=e him2 & !y ent]$ a l[ d>k room ) a smoky fire1 two or ?ree brok5 *airs1 a table1 & a v old c\*3 on :i*1 ) 8 legs mu* high] ?an 8 head1 a man 0 repos+ at full l5g?1 smok+ a long clay pipe4 ,he 0 dress$ 9 a sm>tly-cut snuff-col\r$ coat1 ) l>ge brass buttons2 an orange neck]*ief2 a co>se1 />+1 %awl-patt]n wai/coat2 & drab bree*es4 ,mr4 ,crackit 7= he x 07 _h no v great quantity ( hair1 ei!r ^u 8 head or face2 b :at he _h1 0 ( a r$di% dye1 & tortur$ into long corkscrew curls1 ?r\gh :i* he occasionally ?ru/ "s v dirty f+]s1 ornam5t$ ) l>ge common r+s4 ,he 0 a trifle above ! middle size1 & app>5tly r weak 9 ! legs2 b ?is circum/ance by no means detract$ f 8 own admiration ( 8 top-boots1 :i* he contemplat$1 9 _! elevat$ situation1 ) lively satisfaction4 #8,bill1 my boy6' said ?is figure1 turn+ 8 head t[>ds ! door1 #8,i'm glad to see y4 ,i 0 almo/ afraid y'd giv5 x up3 9 :i* case ,i %\ld h made a p]sonal w5tur4 ,hallo6' ,utt]+ ?is exclamation 9 a tone ( great surprise1 z 8 eyes re/$ on ,oliv]1 ,mr4 ,toby ,crackit br\ght himself into a sitt+ po/ure1 & dem&$ :o t 04 #8,! boy4 ,only ! boy6' repli$ ,sikes1 draw+ a *air t[>ds ! fire4 #8,wud ( ,bi/] ,fagid's lads1' exclaim$ ,b>ney1 ) a gr94 #8,fag9's1 eh6' exclaim$ ,toby1 look+ at ,oliv]4 #8,wot an inwalable boy t'll make1 = ! old ladies' pockets 9 *apels6 ,8 mug is a =t9' to him4' #8,!re--!re's en\gh ( t1' int]pos$ ,sikes1 impati5tly2 & /oop+ ov] 8 recumbant fri5d1 he :isp]$ a few words 9 8 e>3 at :i* ,mr4 ,crackit laugh$ imm5sely1 & hon\r$ ,oliv] ) a long />e ( a/oni%m5t4 #8,n[1' said ,sikes1 z he resum$ 8 seat1 #8if y'll give u some?+ to eat & dr9k :ile we're wait+1 y'll put "s he>t 9 u2 or 9 me1 at all ev5ts4 ,sit d[n by ! fire1 y\nk]1 & re/ y\rself2 = y'll h to g out ) u aga9 to-night1 ?\gh n v f> (f4' ,oliv] look$ at ,sikes1 9 mute & timid wond]2 & draw+ a /ool to ! fire1 sat ) 8 a*+ head ^u 8 h&s1 sc>ecely kn[+ :]e he 01 or :at 0 pass+ ar\nd him4 #8,"h1' said ,toby1 z ! "y ,jew plac$ "s fragm5ts ( food1 & a bottle ^u ! table1 #8,success to ! crack6' ,he rose to hon\r ! toa/2 &1 c>efully deposit+ 8 empty pipe 9 a corn]1 advanc$ to ! table1 fill$ a glass ) spirits1 & drank (f its cont5ts4 ,mr4 ,sikes did ! same4 #8,a dra9 = ! boy1' said ,toby1 half-fill+ a w9e-glass4 #8,d[n ) x1 innoc5ce4' #8,inde$1' said ,oliv]1 look+ pite\sly up into ! man's face2 #8inde$1 ,i--' #8,d[n ) x6' e*o$ ,toby4 #8,d y ?9k ,i don't "k :at's good = y8 ,tell him to dr9k x1 ,bill4' #8,he _h bett]6' said ,sikes clapp+ 8 h& ^u 8 pocket4 #8,burn my body1 if he isn't m tr\ble ?an a :ole family ( ,dodg]s4 ,dr9k x1 y p]w]se imp2 dr9k x6' ,fright5$ by ! m5ac+ ge/ures ( ! two m51 ,oliv] ha/ily swall[$ ! cont5ts ( ! glass1 & imm$iately fell into a viol5t fit ( c\gh+3 :i* delight$ ,toby ,crackit & ,b>ney1 & ev5 drew a smile f ! surly ,mr4 ,sikes4 ,?is done1 & ,sikes hav+ satisfi$ 8 appetite 7,oliv] c\ld eat no?+ b a small cru/ ( bread :i* !y made him swall[71 ! two m5 laid !mselves d[n on *airs = a %ort nap4 ,oliv] reta9$ 8 /ool by ! fire2 ,b>ney wrapp$ 9 a blanket1 /ret*$ himself on ! floor3 close outside ! f5d]4 ,!y slept1 or appe>$ to sleep1 = "s "t2 nobody /irr+ b ,b>ney1 :o rose once or twice to ?r[ coals on ! fire4 ,oliv] fell into a heavy doze3 imag9+ himself /ray+ along ! gloomy lanes1 or w&]+ ab\t ! d>k *ur*y>d1 or retrac+ "s "o or o!r ( ! sc5es ( ! pa/ day3 :5 he 0 r\s$ by ,toby ,crackit jump+ up & decl>+ x 0 half-pa/ "o4 ,9 an in/ant1 ! o!r two 7 on _! legs1 & all 7 actively engag$ 9 busy prep>ation4 ,sikes & 8 companion envelop$ _! necks & *9s 9 l>ge d>k %awls1 & drew on _! great-coats2 ,b>ney1 op5+ a cupbo>d1 br\ght =? sev]al articles1 :i* he ha/ily cramm$ into ! pockets4 #8,b>k]s = me1 ,b>ney1' said ,toby ,crackit4 #8,"h !y are1' repli$ ,b>ney1 produc+ a pair ( pi/ols4 #8,y load$ !m y\rself4' #8,all "r6' repli$ ,toby1 /[+ !m away4 #8,! p]suad]s8' #8,i've got #8em1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,crape1 keys1 c5tre-bits1 d>kies--no?+ =gott58' inquir$ ,toby3 fa/5+ a small cr[b> to a loop inside ! skirt ( 8 coat4 #8,all "r1' rejo9$ 8 companion4 #8,br+ !m bits ( timb]1 ,b>ney4 ,t's ! "t ( day4' ,) ^! words1 he took a ?ick /ick f ,b>ney's h&s1 :o1 hav+ deliv]$ ano!r to ,toby1 busi$ himself 9 fa/5+ on ,oliv]'s cape4 #8,n[ !n6' said ,sikes1 hold+ out 8 h&4 ,oliv]3 :o 0 completely /upifi$ by ! unwont$ ex]cise1 & ! air1 & ! dr9k :i* _h be5 =c$ ^u him3 put 8 h& me*anically into t :i* ,sikes ext5d$ = ! purpose4 #8,take 8 o!r h&1 ,toby1' said ,sikes4 #8,look out1 ,b>ney4' ,! man w5t to ! door1 & return$ to ann\nce t all 0 quiet4 ,! two robb]s issu$ =? ) ,oliv] betwe5 !m4 ,b>ney1 hav+ made all fa/1 roll$ himself up z be=e1 & 0 soon asleep aga94 ,x 0 n[ int5sely d>k4 ,! fog 0 mu* heavi] ?an x _h be5 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! night2 & ! atmosph]e 0 s damp1 t1 al?\gh no ra9 fell1 ,oliv]'s hair & eyebr[s1 )9 a few m9utes aft] leav+ ! h\se1 _h become /iff ) ! half-froz5 moi/ure t 0 float+ ab\t4 ,!y cross$ ! bridge1 & kept on t[>ds ! lights :i* he _h se5 be=e4 ,!y 7 at no great di/ance (f2 &1 z !y walk$ pretty briskly1 !y soon arriv$ at ,*]tsey4 #8,slap ?r\gh ! t[n1' :isp]$ ,sikes2 #8!re'll be nobody 9 ! way1 to-night1 to see u4' ,toby acquiesc$2 & !y hurri$ ?r\gh ! ma9 /reet ( ! little t[n1 :i* at t late h\r 0 :olly des]t$4 ,a dim light %one at int]vals f "s b$-room w9d[2 & ! ho>se b>k+ ( dogs occasionally broke ! sil5ce ( ! night4 ,b !re 0 nobody abroad4 ,!y _h cle>$ ! t[n1 z ! *ur*-bell /ruck two4 ,quick5+ _! pace1 !y turn$ up a road ^u ! left h&4 ,aft] walk+ ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile1 !y /opp$ be=e a deta*$ h\se surr\nd$ by a wall3 to ! top ( :i*1 ,toby ,crackit1 sc>cely paus+ to take brea?1 climb$ 9 a tw9kl+4 #8,! boy next1' said ,toby4 #8,hoi/ him up2 ,i'll cat* hold ( him4' ,be=e ,oliv] _h "t to look r\nd1 ,sikes _h caught him "u ! arms2 & 9 ?ree or f\r seconds he & ,toby 7 ly+ on ! grass on ! o!r side4 ,sikes foll[$ directly4 ,& !y /ole cauti\sly t[>ds ! h\se4 ,& n[1 = ! fir/ "t1 ,oliv]1 well-nigh mad ) grief & t]ror1 saw t h\sebreak+ & robb]y1 if n murd]1 7 ! objects ( ! exp$ition4 ,he clasp$ 8 h&s toge!r1 & involunt>ily utt]$ a subdu$ exclamation ( horror4 ,a mi/ came be=e 8 eyes2 ! cold sweat /ood ^u 8 a%y face2 8 limbs fail$ him2 & he sank ^u 8 knees4 #8,get up6' murmur$ ,sikes1 trembl+ ) rage1 & draw+ ! pi/ol f 8 pocket2 #8,get up1 or ,i'll /rew y\r bra9s ^u ! grass4' #8,oh6 = ,god's sake let me g6' cri$ ,oliv]2 #8let me run away & die 9 ! fields4 ,i w nev] come ne> ,london2 nev]1 nev]6 ,oh6 pray h m]cy on me1 & d n make me /eal4 ,= ! love ( all ! bright ,angels t re/ 9 ,heav51 h m]cy ^u me6' ,! man to :om ?is appeal 0 made1 swore a dreadful oa?1 & _h cock$ ! pi/ol1 :5 ,toby1 /rik+ x f 8 grasp1 plac$ 8 h& ^u ! boy's m\?1 & dragg$ him to ! h\se4 #8,hu%6' cri$ ! man2 #8x won't answ] "h4 ,say ano!r ^w1 & ,i'll d y\r bus9ess myself ) a crack on ! head4 ,t makes no noise1 & is q z c]ta91 & m g5teel4 ,"h1 ,bill1 wr5* ! %utt] op54 ,he's game en\gh n[1 ,i'll engage4 ,i've se5 old] h&s ( 8 age took ! same way1 = a m9ute or two1 on a cold night4' ,sikes1 invok+ t]rific imprecations ^u ,fag9's head = s5d+ ,oliv] on su* an err&1 pli$ ! cr[b> vigor\sly1 b ) little noise4 ,aft] "s delay1 & "s assi/ance f ,toby1 ! %utt] to :i* he _h ref]r$1 swung op5 on its h+es4 ,x 0 a little lattice w9d[1 ab\t five feet & a half above ! gr\nd1 at ! back ( ! h\se3 :i* belong$ to a scull]y1 or small brew+-place1 at ! end ( ! passage4 ,! ap]ture 0 s small1 t ! inmates _h probably n ?\ght x wor? :ile to def5d x m securely2 b x 0 l>ge en\gh to admit a boy ( ,oliv]'s size1 nev]!less4 ,a v brief ex]cise ( ,mr4 ,sike's art1 suffic$ to ov]come ! fa/5+ ( ! lattice2 & x soon /ood wide op5 also4 #8,n[ li/51 y "y limb1' :isp]$ ,sikes1 draw+ a d>k lant]n f 8 pocket1 & ?r[+ ! gl>e full on ,oliv]'s face2 #8,i'm a go+ to put y ?r\gh !re4 ,take ?is light2 g s(tly up ! /eps /raight a=e y1 & along ! little hall1 to ! /reet door2 unfa/5 x1 & let u 94' #8,!re's a bolt at ! top1 y won't be able to rea*1' int]pos$ ,toby4 #8,/& ^u "o ( ! hall *airs4 ,!re are ?ree !re1 ,bill1 ) a jolly l>ge blue unicorn & gold pit*=k on #8em3 :i* is ! old lady's arms4' #8,keep quiet1 c't y8' repli$ ,sikes1 ) a ?reat5+ look4 #8,! room-door is op51 is x8' #8,wide1' repli$ ,toby1 aft] peep+ 9 to satisfy himself4 #8,! game ( t is1 t !y always leave x op5 ) a cat*1 s t ! dog1 :o's got a b$ 9 "h1 may walk up & d[n ! passage :5 he feels wakeful4 ,ha6 ha6 ,b>ney #8tic$ him away to-night4 ,s neat6' ,al?\gh ,mr4 ,crackit spoke 9 a sc>cely audible :isp]1 & laugh$ )\t noise1 ,sikes imp]i\sly comm&$ him to be sil5t1 & to get to "w4 ,toby compli$1 by fir/ produc+ 8 lant]n1 & plac+ x on ! gr\nd2 !n by plant+ himself firmly ) 8 head aga9/ ! wall b5ea? ! w9d[1 & 8 h&s ^u 8 knees1 s z to make a /ep ( 8 back4 ,?is 0 no soon] done1 ?an ,sikes1 m\nt+ ^u him1 put ,oliv] g5tly ?r\gh ! w9d[ ) 8 feet fir/2 &1 )\t leav+ hold ( 8 coll>1 plant$ him safely on ! floor inside4 #8,take ?is lant]n1' said ,sikes1 look+ into ! room4 #8,y see ! /airs a=e y8' ,oliv]1 m dead ?an alive1 gasp$ out1 #8,yes4' ,sikes1 po9t+ to ! /reet-door ) ! pi/ol-b>rel1 briefly advis$ him to take notice t he 0 )9 %ot all ! way2 & t if he falt]$1 he w\ld fall dead t in/ant4 #8,x's done 9 a m9ute1' said ,sikes1 9 ! same l[ :isp]4 #8,directly ,i leave g ( y1 d y\r "w4 ,h>k6' #8,:at's t8' :isp]$ ! o!r man4 ,!y li/5$ int5tly4 #8,no?+1' said ,sikes1 releas+ 8 hold ( ,oliv]4 #8,n[6' ,9 ! %ort "t he _h _h to collect 8 s5ses1 ! boy _h firmly resolv$ t1 :e!r he di$ 9 ! attempt or n1 he w\ld make "o ef=t to d>t up/airs f ! hall1 & al>m ! family4 ,fill$ ) ?is idea1 he advanc$ at once1 b /eal?ily4 #8,come back6' sudd5ly cri$ ,sikes al\d4 #8,back6 back6' ,sc>$ by ! sudd5 break+ ( ! dead /illness ( ! place1 & by a l\d cry :i* foll[$ x1 ,oliv] let 8 lant]n fall1 & knew n :e!r to advance or fly4 ,! cry 0 repeat$--a light appe>$--a vision ( two t]rifi$ half-dress$ m5 at ! top ( ! /airs swam be=e 8 eyes--a fla%--a l\d noise--a smoke--a cra% some:]e1 b :]e he knew n1--& he /agg]$ back4 ,sikes _h disappe>$ = an in/ant2 b he 0 up aga91 & _h him by ! coll> be=e ! smoke _h cle>$ away4 ,he fir$ 8 own pi/ol aft] ! m51 :o 7 already retreat+2 & dragg$ ! boy up4 #8,clasp y\r arm tight]1' said ,sikes1 z he drew him ?r\gh ! w9d[4 #8,give me a %awl "h4 ,!y've hit him4 ,quick6 ,h[ ! boy ble$s6' ,!n came ! l\d r++ ( a bell1 m+l$ ) ! noise ( fire-arms1 & ! %\ts ( m51 & ! s5sation ( be+ c>ri$ ov] unev5 gr\nd at a rapid pace4 ,& !n1 ! noises grew confus$ 9 ! di/ance2 & a cold deadly feel+ crept ov] ! boy's he>t2 & he saw or he>d no m4 ,,*apt] ,,xxiii -- ,,:i* ,,conta9s ,,! ,,sub/ance ,,( ,a ,,pleasant ,,conv]sation ,,betwe5 ,,mr4 ,,bumble ,,& ,a ,,lady2 ,,& ,,%[s ,,t ,,ev5 ,a ,,beadle ,,may ,,be ,,susceptible ,,on ,,"s ,,po9ts ,! night 0 bitt] cold4 ,! sn[ lay on ! gr\nd1 froz5 into a h>d ?ick cru/1 s t only ! heaps t _h drift$ into byways & corn]s 7 affect$ by ! %>p w9d t h[l$ abroad3 :i*1 z if exp5d+ increas$ fury on su* prey z x f\nd1 caught x savagely up 9 cl\ds1 &1 :irl+ x into a ?\s& mi/y eddies1 scatt]$ x 9 air4 ,bleak1 d>k1 & pi]c+ cold1 x 0 a night = ! well-h\s$ & f$ to draw r\nd ! bright fire & ?ank ,god !y 7 at home2 & = ! homeless1 />v+ wret* to lay him d[n & die4 ,_m hung]-worn outca/s close _! eyes 9 our b>e /reets1 at su* times1 :o1 let _! crimes h be5 :at !y may1 c h>dly op5 !m 9 a m bitt] _w4 ,su* 0 ! aspect ( out-(-doors affairs1 :5 ,mrs4 ,corney1 ! matron ( ! workh\se to :i* our read]s h be5 already introduc$ z ! bir?place ( ,oliv] ,twi/1 sat h]self d[n be=e a *e]ful fire 9 h] own little room1 & glanc$1 ) no small degree ( complac5cy1 at a small r\nd table3 on :i* /ood a tray ( correspond+ size1 furni%$ ) all necess>y mat]ials = ! mo/ grateful meal t matrons enjoy4 ,9 fact1 ,mrs4 ,corney 0 ab\t to solace h]self ) a cup ( tea4 ,z %e glanc$ f ! table to ! fireplace1 :]e ! smalle/ ( all possible kettles 0 s++ a small song 9 a small voice1 h] inw>d satisfaction evid5tly increas$1--s mu* s1 inde$1 t ,mrs4 ,corney smil$4 #8,well6' said ! matron1 lean+ h] elb[ on ! table1 & look+ reflectively at ! fire2 #8,i'm sure we h all on u a great deal to be grateful =6 ,a great deal1 if we did b "k x4 ,ah6' ,mrs4 ,corney %ook h] head m\rnfully1 z if deplor+ ! m5tal bl9dness ( ^? paup]s :o did n "k x2 & ?ru/+ a silv] spoon 7private prop]ty7 into ! inmo/ recesses ( a two-ounce t9 tea-caddy1 proce$$ to make ! tea4 ,h[ slight a ?+ w di/urb ! equanimity ( our frail m9ds6 ,! black teapot1 be+ v small & easily fill$1 ran ov] :ile ,mrs4 ,corney 0 moralis+2 & ! wat] slightly scald$ ,mrs4 ,corney's h&4 #8,drat ! pot6' said ! wor?y matron1 sett+ x d[n v ha/ily on ! hob2 #8a little /upid ?+1 t only holds a c\ple ( cups6 ,:at use is x (1 to anybody6 ,except1' said ,mrs4 ,corney1 paus+1 #8except to a poor desolate creature l me4 ,oh de>6' ,) ^! words1 ! matron dropp$ into h] *air1 &1 once m re/+ h] elb[ on ! table1 ?\ght ( h] solit>y fate4 ,! small teapot1 & ! s+le cup1 _h awak5$ 9 h] m9d sad recollections ( ,mr4 ,corney 7:o _h n be5 dead m ?an five-&-tw5ty ye>s72 & %e 0 ov]p[]$4 #8,i %all nev] get ano!r6' said ,mrs4 ,corney1 petti%ly2 #8,i %all nev] get ano!r--l him4' ,:e!r ?is rem>k bore ref]5ce to ! husb&1 or ! teapot1 is unc]ta94 ,x might h be5 ! latt]2 = ,mrs4 ,corney look$ at x z %e spoke2 & took x up aft]w>ds4 ,%e _h j ta/$ h] fir/ cup1 :5 %e 0 di/urb$ by a s(t tap at ! room-door4 #8,oh1 come 9 ) y6' said ,mrs4 ,corney1 %>ply4 #8,"s ( ! old wom5 dy+1 ,i suppose4 ,!y always die :5 ,i'm at meals4 ,don't /& !re1 lett+ ! cold air 91 don't4 ,:at's amiss n[1 eh8' #8,no?+1 ma'am1 no?+1' repli$ a man's voice4 #8,de> me6' exclaim$ ! matron1 9 a mu* sweet] tone1 #8is t ,mr4 ,bumble8' #8,at y\r s]vice1 ma'am1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o _h be5 /opp+ outside to rub 8 %oes clean1 & to %ake ! sn[ (f 8 coat2 & :o n[ made 8 appe>ance1 be>+ ! cock$ hat 9 "o h& & a bundle 9 ! o!r4 #8,%all ,i %ut ! door1 ma'am8' ,! lady mode/ly hesitat$ to reply1 le/ !re %\ld be any impropriety 9 hold+ an int]view ) ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) clos$ doors4 ,mr4 ,bumble tak+ advantage ( ! hesitation1 & be+ v cold himself1 %ut x )\t p]mission4 #8,h>d wea!r1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' said ! matron4 #8,h>d1 inde$1 ma'am1' repli$ ! beadle4 #8,anti-poro*ial wea!r ?is1 ma'am4 ,we h giv5 away1 ,mrs4 ,corney1 we h giv5 away a matt] ( tw5ty qu>t]n loaves & a *eese & a half1 ?is v bless$ aft]noon2 & yet !m paup]s are n cont5t$4' #8,( c\rse n4 ,:5 w\ld !y be1 ,mr4 ,bumble8' said ! matron1 sipp+ h] tea4 #8,:51 inde$1 ma'am6' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,:y "h's "o man t1 9 consid]ation ( 8 wife & l>ge family1 has a qu>t]n loaf & a good p\nd ( *eese1 full weight4 ,is he grateful1 ma'am8 ,is he grateful8 ,n a copp] f>?+'s wor? ( x6 ,:at does he d1 ma'am1 b ask = a few coals2 if x's only a pocket h&k]*ief full1 he says6 ,coals6 ,:at w\ld he d ) coals8 ,toa/ 8 *eese ) #8em & !n come back = m4 ,t's ! way ) ^! p1 ma'am2 give #8em a apron full ( coals to-day1 & !y'll come back = ano!r1 ! day aft] to-morr[1 z braz5 z alaba/]4' ,! matron express$ h] entire concurr5ce 9 ?is intelligible simile2 & ! beadle w5t on4 #8,i nev]1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 #8see any?+ l ! pit* x's got to4 ,! day a=e ye/]day1 a man--y h be5 a m>ri$ woman1 ma'am1 & ,i may m5tion x to y--a man1 ) h>dly a rag ^u 8 back 7"h ,mrs4 ,corney look$ at ! floor71 goes to our ov]se]'s door :5 he has got company com+ to d9n]2 & says1 he mu/ be reliev$1 ,mrs4 ,corney4 ,z he w\ldn't g away1 & %ock$ ! company v mu*1 our ov]se] s5t him out a p\nd ( potatoes & half a p9t ( oatmeal4 8,my he>t60 says ! ungrateful villa91 8:at's ! use ( ?is to me8 ,y might z well give me a pair ( iron spectacles60 8,v good10 says our ov]se]1 tak+ #8em away aga91 8y won't get any?+ else "h40 8,!n ,i'll die 9 ! /reets60 says ! vagrant4 8,oh no1 y won't10 says our ov]se]4' #8,ha6 ha6 ,t 0 v good6 ,s l ,mr4 ,grannett1 wasn't x8' int]pos$ ! matron4 #8,well1 ,mr4 ,bumble8' #8,well1 ma'am1' rejo9$ ! beadle1 #8he w5t away2 & he did die 9 ! /reets4 ,!re's a ob/9ate paup] = y6' #8,x beats any?+ ,i c\ld h believ$1' obs]v$ ! matron emphatically4 #8,b don't y ?9k out-(-door relief a v bad ?+1 any way1 ,mr4 ,bumble8 ,y're a g5tleman ( exp]i5ce1 & ought to "k4 ,come4' #8,mrs4 ,corney1' said ! beadle1 smil+ z m5 smile :o are consci\s ( sup]ior in=mation1 #8out-(-door relief1 prop]ly manag$3 prop]ly manag$1 ma'am3 is ! poro*ial safegu>d4 ,! great pr9ciple ( out-(-door relief is1 to give ! paup]s exactly :at !y don't want2 & !n !y get tir$ ( com+4' #8,de> me6' exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,corney4 #8,well1 t is a good "o1 too6' #8,yes4 ,betwixt y & me1 ma'am1' return$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 #8t's ! great pr9ciple2 & t's ! reason :y1 if y look at any cases t get into !m owdaci\s newspap]s1 y'll always obs]ve t sick families h be5 reliev$ ) slices ( *eese4 ,t's ! rule n[1 ,mrs4 ,corney1 all ov] ! c\ntry4 ,b1 h[ev]1' said ! beadle1 /opp+ to unpack 8 bundle1 #8^! are (ficial secrets1 ma'am2 n to be spok5 (2 except1 z ,i may say1 among ! poro*ial (fic]s1 su* z ourselves4 ,?is is ! port w9e1 ma'am1 t ! bo>d ord]$ = ! infirm>y2 real1 fre%1 g5u9e port w9e2 only out ( ! cask ?is =5oon2 cle> z a bell1 & no s$im5t6' ,hav+ held ! fir/ bottle up to ! light1 & %ak5 x well to te/ its excell5ce1 ,mr4 ,bumble plac$ !m bo? on top ( a *e/ ( draw]s2 fold$ ! h&k]*ief 9 :i* !y _h be5 wrapp$2 put x c>efully 9 8 pocket2 & took up 8 hat1 z if to g4 #8,y'll h a v cold walk1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' said ! matron4 #8,x bl[s1 ma'am1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 turn+ up 8 coat-coll>1 #8en\gh to cut "o's e>s (f4' ,! matron look$1 f ! little kettle1 to ! beadle1 :o 0 mov+ t[>ds ! door2 & z ! beadle c\gh$1 prep>atory to bidd+ h] good-night1 ba%fully inquir$ :e!r--:e!r he w\ldn't take a cup ( tea8 ,mr4 ,bumble in/antane\sly turn$ back 8 coll> aga92 laid 8 hat & /ick ^u a *air2 & drew ano!r *air up to ! table4 ,z he sl[ly seat$ himself1 he look$ at ! lady4 ,%e fix$ h] eyes ^u ! little teapot4 ,mr4 ,bumble c\gh$ aga91 & slightly smil$4 ,mrs4 ,corney rose to get ano!r cup & sauc] f ! closet4 ,z %e sat d[n1 h] eyes once aga9 enc\nt]$ ^? ( ! gallant beadle2 %e col\r$1 & appli$ h]self to ! task ( mak+ 8 tea4 ,aga9 ,mr4 ,bumble c\gh$--l\d] ?is "t ?an he _h c\gh$ yet4 #8,sweet8 ,mr4 ,bumble8' inquir$ ! matron1 tak+ up ! sug>-bas94 #8,v sweet1 inde$1 ma'am1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 ,he fix$ 8 eyes on ,mrs4 ,corney z he said ?is2 & if ev] a beadle look$ t5d]1 ,mr4 ,bumble 0 t beadle at t mom5t4 ,! tea 0 made1 & h&$ 9 sil5ce4 ,mr4 ,bumble1 hav+ spread a h&k]*ief ov] 8 knees to prev5t ! crumbs f sully+ ! spl5d\r ( 8 %orts1 began to eat & dr9k2 v>y+ ^! amusem5ts1 occasionally1 by fet*+ a deep sigh2 :i*1 h[ev]1 _h no injuri\s effect ^u 8 appetite1 b1 on ! contr>y1 r seem$ to facilitate 8 op]ations 9 ! tea & toa/ dep>tm5t4 #8,y h a cat1 ma'am1 ,i see1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 glanc+ at "o :o1 9 ! c5tre ( h] family1 0 bask+ be=e ! fire2 #8& kitt5s too1 ,i decl>e6' #8,i am s fond ( !m1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 y c't ?9k1' repli$ ! matron4 #8,!y're s happy1 s frolicsome1 & s *e]ful1 t !y are q companions = me4' #8,v nice animals1 ma'am1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 approv+ly2 #8s v dome/ic4' #8,oh1 yes6' rejo9$ ! matron ) en?usiasm2 #8s fond ( _! home too1 t x's q a pleasure1 ,i'm sure4' #8,mrs4 ,corney1 ma'am1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 sl[ly1 & m>k+ ! "t ) 8 teaspoon1 #8,i mean to say ?is1 ma'am2 t any cat1 or kitt51 t c\ld live ) y1 ma'am1 & n be fond ( its home1 mu/ be a ass1 ma'am4' #8,oh1 ,mr4 ,bumble6' remon/rat$ ,mrs4 ,corney4 #8,x's ( no use disguis+ facts1 ma'am1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 sl[ly fl\ri%+ ! teaspoon ) a k9d ( amor\s dignity :i* made him d\bly impressive2 #8,i w\ld dr[n x myself1 ) pleasure4' #8,!n y're a cruel man1' said ! matron vivaci\sly1 z %e held out h] h& = ! beadle's cup2 #8& a v h>d-he>t$ man besides4' #8,h>d-he>t$1 ma'am8' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,h>d8' ,mr4 ,bumble resign$ 8 cup )\t ano!r ^w2 squeez$ ,mrs4 ,corney's little f+] z %e took x2 & inflict+ two op5-h&$ slaps ^u 8 lac$ wai/coat1 gave a mighty sigh1 & hit*$ 8 *air a v little morsel f>!r f ! fire4 ,x 0 a r\nd table2 & z ,mrs4 ,corney & ,mr4 ,bumble _h be5 sitt+ opposite ea* o!r1 ) no great space betwe5 !m1 & front+ ! fire1 x w be se5 t ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 rec$+ f ! fire1 & /ill keep+ at ! table1 increas$ ! di/ance betwe5 himself & ,mrs4 ,corney2 :i* proce$+1 "s prud5t read]s w d\btless be dispos$ to admire1 & to consid] an act ( great h]oism on ,mr4 ,bumble's "p3 he be+ 9 "s sort tempt$ by "t1 place1 & opportunity1 to give utt]ance to c]ta9 s(t no?+s1 :i* h[ev] well !y may become ! lips ( ! light & ?\ghtless1 d seem immeasurably b5ea? ! dignity ( judges ( ! l&1 memb]s ( p>liam5t1 m9i/]s ( /ate1 "l mayors1 & o!r great public function>ies1 b m p>ticul>ly b5ea? ! /atel9ess & gravity ( a beadle3 :o 7z is well kn[n7 %\ld be ! /]ne/ & mo/ inflexible among !m all4 ,:atev] 7 ,mr4 ,bumble's int5tions1 h[ev] 7& no d\bt !y 7 ( ! be/73 x un=tunately happ5$1 z has be5 twice be=e rem>k$1 t ! table 0 a r\nd "o2 consequ5tly ,mr4 ,bumble1 mov+ 8 *air by little & little1 soon began to dim9i% ! di/ance betwe5 himself & ! matron2 &1 cont9u+ to travel r\nd ! out] edge ( ! circle1 br\ght 8 *air1 9 "t1 close to t 9 :i* ! matron 0 seat$4 ,inde$1 ! two *airs t\*$2 & :5 !y did s1 ,mr4 ,bumble /opp$4 ,n[1 if ! matron _h mov$ h] *air to ! "r1 %e w\ld h be5 scor*$ by ! fire2 & if to ! left1 %e mu/ h fall5 into ,mr4 ,bumble's arms2 s 7be+ a discreet matron1 & no d\bt =esee+ ^! consequ5ces at a glance7 %e rema9$ :]e %e 01 & h&$ ,mr4 ,bumble ano!r cup ( tea4 #8,h>d-he>t$1 ,mrs4 ,corney8' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 /irr+ 8 tea1 & look+ up into ! matron's face2 #8are y h>d-he>t$1 ,mrs4 ,corney8' #8,de> me6' exclaim$ ! matron1 #8:at a v curi\s "q f a s+le man4 ,:at c y want to "k =1 ,mr4 ,bumble8' ,! beadle drank 8 tea to ! la/ drop2 f9i%$ a piece ( toa/2 :isk$ ! crumbs (f 8 knees2 wip$ 8 lips2 & delib]ately kiss$ ! matron4 #8,mr4 ,bumble6' cri$ t discreet lady 9 a :isp]2 = ! fright 0 s great1 t %e _h q lo/ h] voice1 #8,mr4 ,bumble1 ,i %all scream6' ,mr4 ,bumble made no reply2 b 9 a sl[ & dignifi$ mann]1 put 8 arm r\nd ! matron's wai/4 ,z ! lady _h /at$ h] int5tion ( scream+1 ( c\rse %e w\ld h scream$ at ?is additional boldness1 b t ! ex]tion 0 r5d]$ unnecess>y by a ha/y knock+ at ! door3 :i* 0 no soon] he>d1 ?an ,mr4 ,bumble d>t$1 ) mu* agility1 to ! w9e bottles1 & began du/+ !m ) great viol5ce3 :ile ! matron %>ply dem&$ :o 0 !re4 ,x is wor?y ( rem>k1 z a curi\s physical in/ance ( ! efficacy ( a sudd5 surprise 9 c\nt]act+ ! effects ( extreme fe>1 t h] voice _h q recov]$ all its (ficial asp]ity4 #8,if y please1 mi/ress1' said a )]$ old female paup]1 hide\sly ugly3 putt+ h] head 9 at ! door1 #8,old ,sally is a-go+ fa/4' #8,well1 :at's t to me8' angrily dem&$ ! matron4 #8,i c't keep h] alive1 c ,i8' #8,no1 no1 mi/ress1' repli$ ! old woman1 #8nobody c2 %e's f> beyond ! rea* ( help4 ,i've se5 a _m p die2 little babes & great /rong m52 & ,i "k :5 dea?'s a-com+1 well en\gh4 ,b %e's tr\bl$ 9 h] m9d3 & :5 ! fits are n on h]1--& t's n (t51 = %e is dy+ v h>d1--%e says %e has got some?+ to tell1 :i* y mu/ he>4 ,%e'll nev] die quiet till y come1 mi/ress4' ,at ?is intellig5ce1 ! wor?y ,mrs4 ,corney mutt]$ a v>iety ( invectives aga9/ old wom5 :o c\ldn't ev5 die )\t purposely annoy+ _! bett]s2 &1 muffl+ h]self 9 a ?ick %awl :i* %e ha/ily caught up1 briefly reque/$ ,mr4 ,bumble to /ay till %e came back1 le/ any?+ p>ticul> %\ld occur4 ,bidd+ ! mess5g] walk fa/1 & n be all night hobbl+ up ! /airs1 %e foll[$ h] f ! room ) a v ill grace1 scold+ all ! way4 ,mr4 ,bumble's conduct on be+ left to himself1 0 r inexplicable4 ,he op5$ ! closet1 c\nt$ ! teaspoons1 weigh$ ! sug>-tongs1 closely inspect$ a silv] milk-pot to asc]ta9 t x 0 ( ! g5u9e metal1 &1 hav+ satisfi$ 8 curiosity on ^! po9ts1 put on 8 cock$ hat corn]-wise1 & danc$ ) mu* gravity f\r di/9ct times r\nd ! table4 ,hav+ gone ?r\gh ?is v extraord9>y p]=mance1 he took (f ! cock$ hat aga91 &1 spread+ himself be=e ! fire ) 8 back t[>ds x1 seem$ to be m5tally engag$ 9 tak+ an exact inv5tory ( ! furniture4 ,,*apt] ,,xxiv -- ,,treats ,,on ,a ,,v ,,poor ,,subject4 ,,b ,,is ,a ,,%ort ,,"o1 ,,& ,,may ,,be ,,f\nd ,,( ,,importance ,,9 ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,x 0 no unfit mess5g] ( dea?1 :o _h di/urb$ ! quiet ( ! matron's room4 ,h] body 0 b5t by age2 h] limbs trembl$ ) palsy2 h] face1 di/ort$ into a mumbl+ le]1 resembl$ m ! grotesque %ap+ ( "s wild p5cil1 ?an ! "w ( ,nature's h&4 ,alas6 ,h[ few ( ,nature's faces are left alone to gladd5 u ) _! beauty6 ,! c>es1 & sorr[s1 & hung]+s1 ( ! _w1 *ange !m z !y *ange he>ts2 & x is only :5 ^? passions sleep1 & h lo/ _! hold = ev]1 t ! tr\bl$ cl\ds pass (f1 & leave ,heav5's surface cle>4 ,x is a common ?+ = ! c\nt5ances ( ! dead1 ev5 9 t fix$ & rigid /ate1 to subside into ! long-=gott5 expression ( sleep+ infancy1 & settle into ! v look ( e>ly life2 s calm1 s peaceful1 d !y gr[ aga91 t ^? :o knew !m 9 _! happy *ildhood1 kneel by ! c(f9's side 9 awe1 & see ! ,angel ev5 ^u e>?4 ,! old crone tott]$ along ! passages1 & up ! /airs1 mutt]+ "s indi/9ct answ]s to ! *id+s ( h] companion2 be+ at l5g? compell$ to pause = brea?1 %e gave ! light into h] h&1 & rema9$ beh9d to foll[ z %e might3 :ile ! m nimble sup]ior made h] way to ! room :]e ! sick woman lay4 ,x 0 a b>e g>ret-room1 ) a dim light burn+ at ! f>!r end4 ,!re 0 ano!r old woman wat*+ by ! b$2 ! p>i% apo!c>y's appr5tice 0 /&+ by ! fire1 mak+ a too?pick out ( a quill4 #8,cold night1 ,mrs4 ,corney1' said ?is "y g5tleman1 z ! matron ent]$4 #8,v cold1 inde$1 sir1' repli$ ! mi/ress1 9 h] mo/ civil tones1 & dropp+ a curtsey z %e spoke4 #8,y %\ld get bett] coals out ( y\r contractors1' said ! apo!c>y's deputy1 break+ a lump on ! top ( ! fire ) ! ru/y pok]2 #8^! are n at all ! sort ( ?+ = a cold night4' #8,!y're ! bo>d's *oos+1 sir1' return$ ! matron4 #8,! lea/ !y c\ld d1 w\ld be to keep u pretty w>m3 = our places are h>d en\gh4' ,! conv]sation 0 "h int]rupt$ by a moan f ! sick woman4 #8,oh6' said ! "y mag1 turn+ 8 face t[>ds ! b$1 z if he _h previ\sly q =gott5 ! pati5t1 #8x's all ,u4,p4 !re1 ,mrs4 ,corney4' #8,x is1 is x1 sir8' ask$ ! matron4 #8,if %e la/s a c\ple ( h\rs1 ,i %all be surpris$1' said ! apo!c>y's appr5tice1 int5t ^u ! too?pick's po9t4 #8,x's a break-up ( ! sy/em altoge!r4 ,is %e doz+1 old lady8' ,! att5dant /oop$ ov] ! b$1 to asc]ta92 & nodd$ 9 ! affirmative4 #8,!n p]haps %e'll g (f 9 t way1 if y don't make a r[1' said ! "y man4 #8,put ! light on ! floor4 ,%e won't see x !re4' ,! att5dant did z %e 0 told3 %ak+ h] head mean:ile1 to intimate t ! woman w\ld n die s easily2 hav+ done s1 %e resum$ h] seat by ! side ( ! o!r nurse1 :o _h by ?is "t return$4 ,! mi/ress1 ) an expression ( impati5ce1 wrapp$ h]self 9 h] %awl1 & sat at ! foot ( ! b$4 ,! apo!c>y's appr5tice1 hav+ complet$ ! manufacture ( ! too?pick1 plant$ himself 9 front ( ! fire & made good use ( x = t5 m9utes or s3 :5 app>5tly gr[+ r dull1 he wi%$ ,mrs4 ,corney joy ( h] job1 & took himself (f on tiptoe4 ,:5 !y _h sat 9 sil5ce = "s "t1 ! two old wom5 rose f ! b$1 & cr\*+ ov] ! fire1 held out _! )]$ h&s to cat* ! heat4 ,! flame ?rew a gha/ly light on _! %rivell$ faces1 & made _! ugl9ess appe> t]rible1 z1 9 ?is position1 !y began to conv]se 9 a l[ voice4 #8,did %e say any m1 ,anny de>1 :ile ,i 0 gone8' inquir$ ! mess5g]4 #8,n a ^w1' repli$ ! o!r4 #8,%e pluck$ & tore at h] arms = a little "t2 b ,i held h] h&s1 & %e soon dropp$ (f4 ,%e hasn't mu* /r5g? 9 h]1 s ,i easily kept h] quiet4 ,i a9't s weak = an old woman1 al?\gh ,i am on p>i% all[ance2 no1 no6' #8,did %e dr9k ! hot w9e ! doctor said %e 0 to h8' dem&$ ! fir/4 #8,i tri$ to get x d[n1' rejo9$ ! o!r4 #8,b h] tee? 7 tight set1 & %e cl5*$ ! mug s h>d t x 0 z mu* z ,i c\ld d to get x back aga94 ,s ,i drank x2 & x did me good6' ,look+ cauti\sly r\nd1 to asc]ta9 t !y 7 n ov]he>d1 ! two hags c[]$ ne>] to ! fire1 & *uckl$ he>tily4 #8,i m9d ! "t1' said ! fir/ speak]1 #8:5 %e w\ld h done ! same1 & made r>e fun ( x aft]w>ds4' #8,ay1 t %e w\ld1' rejo9$ ! o!r2 #8%e _h a m]ry he>t4 #8,a _m1 _m1 beautiful corpses %e laid out1 z nice & neat z waxwork4 ,my old eyes h se5 !m--ay1 & ^? old h&s t\*$ !m too2 = ,i h help$ h]1 scores ( times4' ,/ret*+ =? h] trembl+ f+]s z %e spoke1 ! old creature %ook !m exult+ly be=e h] face1 & fumbl+ 9 h] pocket1 br\ght out an old "t-discol\r$ t9 snuff-box1 f :i* %e %ook a few gra9s into ! out/ret*$ palm ( h] companion1 & a few m into h] own4 ,:ile !y 7 ?us employ$1 ! matron1 :o _h be5 impati5tly wat*+ until ! dy+ woman %\ld awak5 f h] /upor1 jo9$ !m by ! fire1 & %>ply ask$ h[ long %e 0 to wait8 #8,n long1 mi/ress1' repli$ ! second woman1 look+ up into h] face4 #8,we h none ( u long to wait = ,dea?4 ,pati5ce1 pati5ce6 ,he'll be "h soon en\gh = u all4' #8,hold y\r tongue1 y dot+ idiot6' said ! matron /]nly4 #8,y1 ,m>?a1 tell me2 has %e be5 9 ?is way be=e8' #8,(t51' answ]$ ! fir/ woman4 #8,b w nev] be aga91' add$ ! second "o2 #8t is1 %e'll nev] wake aga9 b once--& m9d1 mi/ress1 t won't be = long6' #8,long or %ort1' said ! matron1 snappi%ly1 #8%e won't f9d me "h :5 %e does wake2 take c>e1 bo? ( y1 h[ y worry me aga9 = no?+4 ,x's no "p ( my duty to see all ! old wom5 9 ! h\se die1 & ,i won't--t's m4 ,m9d t1 y impud5t old h>ridans4 ,if y make a fool ( me aga91 ,i'll soon cure y1 ,i w>rant y6' ,%e 0 b\nc+ away1 :5 a cry f ! two wom51 :o _h turn$ t[>ds ! b$1 caus$ h] to look r\nd4 ,! pati5t _h rais$ h]self upright1 & 0 /ret*+ h] arms t[>ds !m4 #8,:o's t8' %e cri$1 9 a holl[ voice4 #8,hu%1 hu%6' said "o ( ! wom51 /oop+ ov] h]4 #8,lie d[n1 lie d[n6' #8,i'll nev] lie d[n aga9 alive6' said ! woman1 /ruggl+4 #8,i w tell h]6 ,come "h6 ,ne>]6 ,let me :isp] 9 y\r e>4' ,%e clut*$ ! matron by ! arm1 & =c+ h] into a *air by ! b$side1 0 ab\t to speak1 :5 look+ r\nd1 %e caught sight ( ! two old wom5 b5d+ =w>d 9 ! attitude ( eag] li/5]s4 #8,turn !m away1' said ! woman1 dr[sily2 #8make ha/e6 make ha/e6' ,! two old crones1 *im+ 9 toge!r1 began p\r+ out _m pite\s lam5tations t ! poor de> 0 too f> gone to "k h] be/ fri5ds2 & 7 utt]+ sundry prote/ations t !y w\ld nev] leave h]1 :5 ! sup]ior pu%$ !m f ! room1 clos$ ! door1 & return$ to ! b$side4 ,on be+ exclud$1 ! old ladies *ang$ _! tone1 & cri$ ?r\gh ! keyhole t old ,sally 0 drunk2 :i*1 inde$1 0 n unlikely2 s9ce1 9 addition to a mod]ate dose ( opium prescrib$ by ! apo!c>y1 %e 0 lab\r+ "u ! effects ( a f9al ta/e ( g9-&-wat] :i* _h be5 privily adm9i/]$1 9 ! op5ness ( _! he>ts1 by ! wor?y old ladies !mselves4 #8,n[ li/5 to me1' said ! dy+ woman al\d1 z if mak+ a great ef=t to revive "o lat5t sp>k ( en]gy4 #8,9 ?is v room--9 ?is v b$--,i once nurs$ a pretty "y creetur'1 t 0 br\ght into ! h\se ) h] feet cut & bruis$ ) walk+1 & all soil$ ) du/ & blood4 ,%e gave bir? to a boy1 & di$4 ,let me ?9k--:at 0 ! ye> aga96' #8,nev] m9d ! ye>1' said ! impati5t auditor2 #8:at ab\t h]8' #8,ay1' murmur$ ! sick woman1 relaps+ into h] =m] dr[sy /ate1 #8:at ab\t h]8--:at ab\t--,i "k6' %e cri$1 jump+ fi]cely up3 h] face flu%$1 & h] eyes />t+ f h] head--#8,i robb$ h]1 s ,i did6 ,%e wasn't cold--,i tell y %e wasn't cold1 :5 ,i /ole x6' #8,/ole :at1 = ,god's sake8' cri$ ! matron1 ) a ge/ure z if %e w\ld call = help4 #8,x6' repli$ ! woman1 lay+ h] h& ov] ! o!r's m\?4 #8,! only ?+ %e _h4 ,%e want$ clo!s to keep h] w>m1 & food to eat2 b %e _h kept x safe1 & _h x 9 h] bosom4 ,x 0 gold1 ,i tell y6 ,ri* gold1 t might h sav$ h] life6' #8,gold6' e*o$ ! matron1 b5d+ eag]ly ov] ! woman z %e fell back4 #8,g on1 g on--yes--:at ( x8 ,:o 0 ! "m8 ,:5 0 x8' #8,%e *>ge me to keep x safe1' repli$ ! woman ) a groan1 #8& tru/$ me z ! only woman ab\t h]4 ,i /ole x 9 my he>t :5 %e fir/ %[$ x me hang+ r\nd h] neck2 & ! *ild's dea?1 p]haps1 is on me besides6 ,!y w\ld h treat$ him bett]1 if !y _h kn[n x all6' #8,kn[n :at8' ask$ ! o!r4 #8,speak6' #8,! boy grew s l 8 "m1' said ! woman1 rambl+ on1 & n he$+ ! "q1 #8t ,i c\ld nev] =get x :5 ,i saw 8 face4 ,poor girl6 poor girl6 ,%e 0 s "y1 too6 ,su* a g5tle lamb6 ,wait2 !re's m to tell4 ,i h n told y all1 h ,i8' #8,no1 no1' repli$ ! matron1 incl9+ h] head to cat* ! words1 z !y came m fa9tly f ! dy+ woman4 #8,be quick1 or x may be too late6' #8,! "m1' said ! woman1 mak+ a m viol5t ef=t ?an be=e2 #8! "m1 :5 ! pa9s ( dea? fir/ came ^u h]1 :isp]$ 9 my e> t if h] baby 0 born alive1 & ?riv$1 ! day might come :5 x w\ld n feel s mu* disgrac$ to he> its poor "y "m nam$4 8,& oh1 k9d ,heav560 %e said1 fold+ h] ?9 h&s toge!r1 8:e!r x be boy or girl1 raise up "s fri5ds = x 9 ?is tr\bl$ _w1 & take pity ^u a lonely desolate *ild1 ab&on$ to its m]cy60' #8,! boy's "n8' dem&$ ! matron4 #8,!y call$ him ,oliv]1' repli$ ! woman1 feebly4 #8,! gold ,i /ole 0--' #8,yes1 yes--:at8' cri$ ! o!r4 ,%e 0 b5d+ eag]ly ov] ! woman to he> h] reply2 b drew back1 in/9ctively1 z %e once aga9 rose1 sl[ly & /iffly1 into a sitt+ po/ure2 !n1 clut*+ ! cov]lid ) bo? h&s1 mutt]$ "s indi/9ct s\nds 9 h] ?roat1 & fell lifeless on ! b$4 99 99 99 99 99 #8,/one dead6' said "o ( ! old wom51 hurry+ 9 z soon z ! door 0 op5$4 #8,& no?+ to tell1 aft] all1' rejo9$ ! matron1 walk+ c>elessly away4 ,! two crones1 to all appe>ance1 too busily occupi$ 9 ! prep>ations = _! dreadful duties to make any reply1 7 left alone1 hov]+ ab\t ! body4 ,,*apt] ,,xxv -- ,,:]e9 ,,?is ,,hi/ory ,,rev]ts ,,to ,,mr4 ,,fag9 ,,& ,,company ,:ile ^! ?+s 7 pass+ 9 ! c\ntry workh\se1 ,mr4 ,fag9 sat 9 ! old d5--! same f :i* ,oliv] _h be5 remov$ by ! girl--brood+ ov] a dull1 smoky fire4 ,he held a pair ( bell[s ^u 8 knee1 ) :i* he _h app>5tly be5 endeav\r+ to r\se x into m *e]ful action2 b he _h fall5 into deep ?\ght2 & ) 8 arms fold$ on !m1 & 8 *9 re/+ on 8 ?umbs1 fix$ 8 eyes1 ab/ract$ly1 on ! ru/y b>s4 ,at a table beh9d him sat ! ,artful ,dodg]1 ,ma/] ,*>les ,bates1 & ,mr4 ,*itl+3 all int5t ^u a game ( :i/2 ! ,artful tak+ dummy aga9/ ,ma/] ,bates & ,mr4 ,*itl+4 ,! c\nt5ance ( ! fir/-nam$ g5tleman1 peculi>ly intellig5t at all times1 acquir$ great additional int]e/ f 8 close obs]vance ( ! game1 & 8 att5tive p]usal ( ,mr4 ,*itl+'s h&2 ^u :i*1 f "t to "t1 z occasion s]v$1 he be/[$ a v>iety ( e>ne/ glances3 wisely regulat+ 8 own play by ! result ( 8 obs]vations ^u 8 neighb\r's c>ds4 ,x be+ a cold night1 ! ,dodg] wore 8 hat1 z1 inde$1 0 (t5 8 cu/om )9 doors4 ,he also su/a9$ a clay pipe betwe5 8 tee?1 :i* he only remov$ = a brief space :5 he deem$ x necess>y to apply = refre%m5t to a qu>t pot ^u ! table1 :i* /ood ready fill$ ) g9-&-wat] = ! accommodation ( ! company4 ,ma/] ,bates 0 also att5tive to ! play2 b be+ ( a m excitable nature ?an 8 accompli%$ fri5d1 x 0 obs]vable t he m frequ5tly appli$ himself to ! g9-&-wat]1 & moreov] indulg$ 9 _m je/s & irrelevant rem>ks1 all highly unbecom+ a sci5tific rubb]4 ,inde$1 ! ,artful1 presum+ ^u _! close atta*m5t1 m ?an once took occasion to reason gravely ) 8 companion ^u ^! improprieties2 all ( :i* remon/rances1 ,ma/] ,bates receiv$ 9 extremely good "p2 m]ely reque/+ 8 fri5d to be #8bl[$1' or to ins]t 8 head 9 a sack1 or reply+ ) "s o!r neatly-turn$ witticism ( a simil> k9d1 ! happy application ( :i*1 excit$ consid]able admiration 9 ! m9d ( ,mr4 ,*itl+4 ,x 0 rem>kable t ! latt] g5tleman & 8 p>tn] inv>iably lo/2 & t ! circum/ance1 s f> f ang]+ ,ma/] ,bates1 appe>$ to af=d him ! highe/ amusem5t1 inasmu* z he laugh$ mo/ upro>i\sly at ! end ( e deal1 & prote/$ t he _h nev] se5 su* a jolly game 9 all 8 born days4 #8,t's two d\bles & ! rub1' said ,mr4 ,*itl+1 ) a v long face1 z he drew half-a-cr[n f 8 wai/coat-pocket4 #8,i nev] see su* a fell] z y1 ,jack2 y w9 ev]y?+4 ,ev5 :5 we've good c>ds1 ,*>ley & ,i c't make no?+ ( #8em4' ,ei!r ! ma/] or ! mann] ( ?is rem>k1 :i* 0 made v ruefully1 delight$ ,*>ley ,bates s mu*1 t 8 consequ5t %\t ( laught] r\s$ ! ,jew f 8 rev]ie1 & induc$ him to inquire :at 0 ! matt]4 #8,matt]1 ,fag96' cri$ ,*>ley4 #8,i wi% y _h wat*$ ! play4 ,tommy ,*itl+ hasn't won a po9t2 & ,i w5t p>tn]s ) him aga9/ ! ,artfull & dumb4' #8,ay1 ay6' said ! ,jew1 ) a gr91 :i* suffici5tly demon/rat$ t he 0 at no loss to und]/& ! reason4 #8,try #8em aga91 ,tom2 try #8em aga94' #8,no m ( x = me1 ?ank #8ee1 ,fag91' repli$ ,mr4 ,*itl+2 #8,i've _h en\gh4 ,t #8ere ,dodg] has su* a run ( luck t !re's no /&+ aga9' him4' #8,ha6 ha6 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew1 #8y mu/ get up v e>ly 9 ! morn+1 to w9 aga9/ ! ,dodg]4' #8,morn+6' said ,*>ley ,bates2 #8y mu/ put y\r boots on ov]-night1 & h a telescope at ea* eye1 & a op]a-glass betwe5 y\r %\ld]s1 if y want to come ov] him4' ,mr4 ,dawk9s receiv$ ^! h&some complim5ts ) mu* philosophy1 & (f]$ to cut any g5tleman 9 company1 = ! fir/ picture-c>d1 at a %ill+ at a "t4 ,nobody accept+ ! *all5ge1 & 8 pipe be+ by ?is "t smok$ out1 he proce$$ to amuse himself by sket*+ a gr\nd-plan ( ,newgate on ! table ) ! piece ( *alk :i* _h s]v$ him 9 lieu ( c\nt]s2 :i/l+1 meantime1 ) peculi> %rillness4 #8,h[ preci\s dull y are1 ,tommy6' said ! ,dodg]1 /opp+ %ort :5 !re _h be5 a long sil5ce2 & address+ ,mr4 ,*itl+4 #8,:at d y ?9k he's ?9k+ (1 ,fag98' #8,h[ %\ld ,i "k1 my de>8' repli$ ! ,jew1 look+ r\nd z he pli$ ! bell[s4 #8,ab\t 8 losses1 maybe2 or ! little retirem5t 9 ! c\ntry t he's j left1 eh8 ,ha6 ha6 ,is t x1 my de>8' #8,n a bit ( x1' repli$ ! ,dodg]1 /opp+ ! subject ( disc\rse z ,mr4 ,*itl+ 0 ab\t to reply4 #8,:at d y say1 ,*>ley8' #8,i %\ld say1' repli$ ,ma/] ,bates1 ) a gr91 #8t he 0 uncommon sweet ^u ,betsy4 ,see h[ he's a-blu%+6 ,oh1 my eye6 "h's a m]ry-g-r\nd]6 ,tommy ,*itl+'s 9 love6 ,oh1 ,fag91 ,fag96 :at a spree6' ,?or\ghly ov]p[]$ ) ! notion ( ,mr4 ,*itl+ be+ ! victim ( ! t5d] passion1 ,ma/] ,bates ?rew himself back 9 8 *air ) su* viol5ce1 t he lo/ 8 balance1 & pit*$ ov] ^u ! floor2 :]e 7! accid5t abat+ no?+ ( 8 m]rim5t7 he lay at full l5g? until 8 laugh 0 ov]1 :5 he resum$ 8 =m] position1 & began ano!r laugh4 #8,nev] m9d him1 my de>1' said ! ,jew1 w9k+ at ,mr4 ,dawk9s1 & giv+ ,ma/] ,bates a reprov+ tap ) ! nozzle ( ! bell[s4 #8,betsy's a f9e girl4 ,/ick up to h]1 ,tom4 ,/ick up to h]4' #8,:at ,i mean to say1 ,fag91' repli$ ,mr4 ,*itl+1 v r$ 9 ! face1 #8is1 t t isn't any?+ to anybody "h4' #8,no m x is1' repli$ ! ,jew2 #8,*>ley w talk4 ,don't m9d him1 my de>2 don't m9d him4 ,betsy's a f9e girl4 ,d z %e bids y1 ,tom1 & y w make y\r =tune4' #8,s ,i d d z %e bids me1' repli$ ,mr4 ,*itl+2 #8,i %\ldn't h be5 mill$1 if x hadn't be5 = h] advice4 ,b x turn$ out a good job = y2 didn't x1 ,fag96 ,& :at's six weeks ( x8 ,x mu/ come1 "s "t or ano!r1 & :y n 9 ! w9t] "t :5 y don't want to g out a-walk+ s mu*2 eh1 ,fag98' #8,ah1 to be sure1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,y w\ldn't m9d x aga91 ,tom1 w\ld y1' ask$ ! ,dodg]1 w9k+ ^u ,*>ley & ! ,jew1 #8if ,bet 0 all "r8' #8,i mean to say t ,i %\ldn't1' repli$ ,tom1 angrily4 #8,!re1 n[4 ,ah6 ,:o'll say z mu* z t1 ,i %\ld l to "k2 eh1 ,fag98' #8,nobody1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew2 #8n a s\l1 ,tom4 ,i don't "k "o ( #8em t w\ld d x besides y2 n "o ( #8em1 my de>4' #8,i might h got cle> (f1 if ,i'd split ^u h]2 mightn't ,i1 ,fag98' angrily pursu$ ! poor half-witt$ dupe4 #8,a ^w f me w\ld h done x2 w\ldn't x1 ,fag98' #8,to be sure x w\ld1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,b ,i didn't blab x2 did ,i1 ,fag98' dem&$ ,tom1 p\r+ "q ^u "q ) great volubility4 #8,no1 no1 to be sure1' repli$ ! ,jew2 #8y 7 too /\t-he>t$ = t4 ,a deal too /\t1 my de>6' #8,p]haps ,i 01' rejo9$ ,tom1 look+ r\nd2 #8& if ,i 01 :at's to laugh at1 9 t2 eh1 ,fag98' ,! ,jew1 p]ceiv+ t ,mr4 ,*itl+ 0 consid]ably r\s$1 ha/5$ to assure him t nobody 0 laugh+2 & to prove ! gravity ( ! company1 appeal$ to ,ma/] ,bates1 ! pr9cipal (f5d]4 ,b1 un=tunately1 ,*>ley1 9 op5+ 8 m\? to reply t he 0 nev] m s]i\s 9 8 life1 0 unable to prev5t ! escape ( su* a viol5t ro>1 t ! abus$ ,mr4 ,*itl+1 )\t any prelim9>y c]emonies1 ru%$ across ! room & aim$ a bl[ at ! (f5d]2 :o1 be+ skilful 9 evad+ pursuit1 duck$ to avoid x1 & *ose 8 "t s well t x light$ on ! *e/ ( ! m]ry old g5tleman1 & caus$ him to /agg] to ! wall1 :]e he /ood pant+ = brea?1 :ile ,mr4 ,*itl+ look$ on 9 int5se dismay4 #8,h>k6' cri$ ! ,dodg] at ?is mom5t1 #8,i he>d ! t9kl]4' ,cat*+ up ! light1 he crept s(tly up/airs4 ,! bell 0 rung aga91 ) "s impati5ce1 :ile ! p>ty 7 9 d>kness4 ,aft] a %ort pause1 ! ,dodg] reappe>$1 & :isp]$ ,fag9 my/]i\sly4 #8,:at6' cri$ ! ,jew1 #8alone8' ,! ,dodg] nodd$ 9 ! affirmative1 &1 %ad+ ! flame ( ! c&le ) 8 h&1 gave ,*>ley ,bates a private intimation1 9 dumb %[1 t he _h bett] n be funny j !n4 ,hav+ p]=m$ ?is fri5dly (fice1 he fix$ 8 eyes on ! ,jew's face1 & await$ 8 directions4 ,! old man bit 8 yell[ f+]s1 & m$itat$ = "s seconds2 8 face work+ ) agitation ! :ile1 z if he dread$ some?+1 & fe>$ to "k ! wor/4 ,at l5g? he rais$ 8 head4 #8,:]e is he8' he ask$4 ,! ,dodg] po9t$ to ! floor above1 & made a ge/ure1 z if to leave ! room4 #8,yes1' said ! ,jew1 answ]+ ! mute inquiry2 #8br+ him d[n4 ,hu%6 ,quiet1 ,*>ley6 ,g5tly1 ,tom6 ,sc>ce1 sc>ce6' ,?is brief direction to ,*>ley ,bates1 & 8 rec5t antagoni/1 0 s(tly & imm$iately obey$4 ,!re 0 no s\nd ( _! :]eab\t1 :5 ! ,dodg] desc5d$ ! /airs1 be>+ ! light 9 8 h&1 & foll[$ by a man 9 a co>se smock-frock2 :o1 aft] ca/+ a hurri$ glance r\nd ! room1 pull$ (f a l>ge wrapp] :i* _h conceal$ ! l[] portion ( 8 face1 & disclos$3 all hagg>d1 unwa%$1 & un%orn3 ! features ( fla% ,toby ,crackit4 #8,h[ are y1 ,faguey8' said ?is wor?y1 nodd+ to ! ,jew4 #8,pop t %awl away 9 my ca/or1 ,dodg]1 s t ,i may "k :]e to f9d x :5 ,i cut2 t's ! "t ( day6 ,y'll be a f9e "y cracksman a=e ! old file n[4' ,) ^! words he pull$ up ! smock-frock2 &1 w9d+ x r\nd 8 middle1 drew a *air to ! fire1 & plac$ 8 feet ^u ! hob4 #8,see !re1 ,faguey1' he said1 po9t+ disconsolately to 8 top boots2 #8n a drop ( ,day & ,m>t9 s9ce y "k :52 n a bubble ( black+1 by ,jove6 ,b don't look at me 9 t way1 man4 ,all 9 good "t4 ,i c't talk ab\t bus9ess till ,i've eat & drank2 s produce ! su/a9ance1 & let's h a quiet fill-out = ! fir/ "t ^! ?ree days6' ,! ,jew motion$ to ! ,dodg] to place :at eatables !re 71 ^u ! table2 &1 seat+ himself opposite ! h\sebreak]1 wait$ 8 leisure4 ,to judge f appe>ances1 ,toby 0 by no means 9 a hurry to op5 ! conv]sation4 ,at fir/1 ! ,jew cont5t$ himself ) pati5tly wat*+ 8 c\nt5ance1 z if to ga9 f its expression "s clue to ! intellig5ce he br\ght2 b 9 va94 ,he look$ tir$ & worn1 b !re 0 ! same complac5t repose ^u 8 features t !y always wore3 & ?r\gh dirt1 & be>d1 & :isk]1 !re /ill %one1 unimpair$1 ! self-satisfi$ smirk ( fla% ,toby ,crackit4 ,!n ! ,jew1 9 an agony ( impati5ce1 wat*$ e morsel he put into 8 m\?2 pac+ up & d[n ! room1 mean:ile1 9 irrepressible excitem5t4 ,x 0 all ( no use4 ,toby cont9u$ to eat ) ! utmo/ outw>d indiff]5ce1 until he c\ld eat no m2 !n1 ord]+ ! ,dodg] out1 he clos$ ! door1 mix$ a glass ( spirits & wat]1 & compos$ himself = talk+4 #8,fir/ & =emo/1 ,faguey1' said ,toby4 #8,yes1 yes6' int]pos$ ! ,jew1 draw+ up 8 *air4 ,mr4 ,crackit /opp$ to take a draught ( spirits & wat]1 & to decl>e t ! g9 0 excell5t2 !n plac+ 8 feet aga9/ ! l[ mantelpiece1 s z to br+ 8 boots to ab\t ! level ( 8 eye1 he quietly resum$4 #8,fir/ & =emo/1 ,faguey1' said ! h\sebreak]1 #8h['s ,bill8' #8,:at6' scream$ ! ,jew1 />t+ f 8 seat4 #8,:y1 y don't mean to say--' began ,toby1 turn+ pale4 #8,mean6' cri$ ! ,jew1 /amp+ furi\sly on ! gr\nd4 #8,:]e are !y8 ,sikes & ! boy6 ,:]e are !y8 ,:]e h !y be58 ,:]e are !y hid+8 ,:y h !y n be5 "h8' #8,! crack fail$1' said ,toby fa9tly4 #8,i "k x1' repli$ ! ,jew1 te>+ a newspap] f 8 pocket & po9t+ to x4 #8,:at m8' #8,!y fir$ & hit ! boy4 ,we cut ov] ! fields at ! back1 ) him betwe5 u--/raight z ! cr[ flies--?r\gh h$ge & dit*4 ,!y gave *ase4 ,damme6 ! :ole c\ntry 0 awake1 & ! dogs ^u u4' #8,! boy6' #8,bill _h him on 8 back1 & scudd$ l ! w9d4 ,we /opp$ to take him betwe5 u2 8 head hung d[n1 & he 0 cold4 ,!y 7 close ^u our heels2 e man = himself1 & ea* f ! gall[s6 ,we p>t$ company1 & left ! y\ng/] ly+ 9 a dit*4 ,alive or dead1 t's all ,i "k ab\t him4' ,! ,jew /opp$ to he> no m2 b utt]+ a l\d yell1 & tw9+ 8 h&s 9 8 hair1 ru%$ f ! room1 & f ! h\se4 ,,*apt] ,,xxvi -- ,,9 ,,:i* ,a ,,my/]i\s ,,"* ,,appe>s ,,^u ,,! ,,sc5e2 ,,& ,,_m ,,?+s1 ,,insep>able ,,f ,,?is ,,hi/ory1 ,,are ,,done ,,& ,,p]=m$ ,! old man _h ga9$ ! /reet corn]1 be=e he began to recov] ! effect ( ,toby ,crackit's intellig5ce4 ,he _h relax$ no?+ ( 8 unusual spe$2 b 0 /ill press+ onw>d1 9 ! same wild & disord]$ mann]1 :5 ! sudd5 da%+ pa/ ( a c>riage3 & a boi/]\s cry f ! foot pass5g]s1 :o saw 8 dang]3 drove him back ^u ! pavem5t4 ,avoid+1 z mu* z 0 possible1 all ! ma9 /reets1 & skulk+ only ?r\gh ! by-ways & alleys1 he at l5g? em]g$ on ,sn[ ,hill4 ,"h he walk$ ev5 fa/] ?an be=e2 nor did he l+] until he _h aga9 turn$ into a c\rt2 :51 z if consci\s t he 0 n[ 9 8 prop] elem5t1 he fell into 8 usual %uffl+ pace1 & seem$ to brea! m freely4 ,ne> to ! spot on :i* ,sn[ ,hill & ,holborn ,hill meet1 op5s1 ^u ! "r h& z y come out ( ! ,city1 a n>r[ & dismal alley1 lead+ to ,saffron ,hill4 ,9 its fil?y %ops are expos$ = sale huge bun*es ( second-h& silk h&k]*iefs1 ( all sizes & patt]ns2 = "h reside ! trad]s :o pur*ase !m f pick-pockets4 ,hundr$s ( ^! h&k]*iefs hang dangl+ f pegs outside ! w9d[s or flaunt+ f ! door-po/s2 & ! %elves1 )91 are pil$ ) !m4 ,conf9$ z ! limits ( ,field ,lane are1 x has its b>b]1 its c(fee-%op1 its be]-%op1 & its fri$-fi% w>eh\se4 ,x is a comm]cial colony ( itself3 ! emporium ( petty l>c5y3 visit$ at e>ly morn+1 & sett+-9 ( dusk1 by sil5t m]*ants1 :o traffic 9 d>k back-p>l\rs1 & :o g z /rangely z !y come4 ,"h1 ! clo!sman1 ! %oe-vamp]1 & ! rag-m]*ant1 display _! goods1 z sign-bo>ds to ! petty ?ief2 "h1 /ores ( old iron & bones1 & heaps ( mildewy fragm5ts ( wooll5-/uff & l951 ru/ & rot 9 ! grimy cell>s4 ,x 0 into ?is place t ! ,jew turn$4 ,he 0 well kn[n to ! sall[ d5iz5s ( ! lane2 = su* ( !m z 7 on ! look-out to buy or sell1 nodd$1 famili>ly1 z he pass$ along4 ,he repli$ to _! salutations 9 ! same way2 b be/[$ no clos] recognition until he rea*$ ! fur!r end ( ! alley2 :5 he /opp$1 to address a salesman ( small /ature1 :o _h squeez$ z mu* ( 8 p]son into a *ild's *air z ! *air w\ld hold1 & 0 smok+ a pipe at 8 w>eh\se door4 #8,:y1 ! sight ( y1 ,mr4 ,fag91 w\ld cure ! hoptalmy6' said ?is respectable trad]1 9 ackn[l$gm5t ( ! ,jew's inquiry aft] 8 heal?4 #8,! neighb\rhood 0 a little too hot1 ,lively1' said ,fag91 elevat+ 8 eyebr[s1 & cross+ 8 h&s ^u 8 %\ld]s4 #8,well1 ,i've he]d t compla9t ( x1 once or twice be=e1' repli$ ! trad]2 #8b x soon cools d[n aga92 don't y f9d x s8' ,fag9 nodd$ 9 ! affirmative4 ,po9t+ 9 ! direction ( ,saffron ,hill1 he inquir$ :e!r any "o 0 up yond] to-night4 #8,at ! ,cripples8' inquir$ ! man4 ,! ,jew nodd$4 #8,let me see1' pursu$ ! m]*ant1 reflect+4 #8,yes1 !re's "s half-doz5 ( #8em gone 91 t ,i kn[s4 ,i don't ?9k y\r fri5d's !re4' #8,sikes is n1 ,i suppose8' inquir$ ! ,jew1 ) a disappo9t$ c\nt5ance4 #8,non i/w5tus1 z ! lawy]s say1' repli$ ! little man1 %ak+ 8 head1 & look+ amaz+ly sly4 #8,h y got any?+ 9 my l9e to-night8' #8,no?+ to-night1' said ! ,jew1 turn+ away4 #8,are y go+ up to ! ,cripples1 ,fag98' cri$ ! little man1 call+ aft] him4 #8,/op6 ,i don't m9d if ,i h a drop !re ) y6' ,b z ! ,jew1 look+ back1 wav$ 8 h& to intimate t he pref]r$ be+ alone2 &1 moreov]1 z ! little man c\ld n v easily dis5gage himself f ! *air2 ! sign ( ! ,cripples 01 = a "t1 b]eft ( ! advantage ( ,mr4 ,lively's pres5ce4 ,by ! "t he _h got ^u 8 legs1 ! ,jew _h disappe>$2 s ,mr4 ,lively1 aft] ineffectually /&+ on tiptoe1 9 ! hope ( cat*+ sight ( him1 aga9 =c$ himself into ! little *air1 &1 ex*ang+ a %ake ( ! head ) a lady 9 ! opposite %op1 9 :i* d\bt & mi/ru/ 7 pla9ly m+l$1 resum$ 8 pipe ) a grave demean\r4 ,! ,?ree ,cripples1 or r ! ,cripples2 :i* 0 ! sign by :i* ! e/abli%m5t 0 famili>ly kn[n to its patrons3 0 ! public-h\se 9 :i* ,mr4 ,sikes & 8 dog h already figur$4 ,m]ely mak+ a sign to a man at ! b>1 ,fag9 walk$ /raight up/airs1 & op5+ ! door ( a room1 & s(tly ins9uat+ himself into ! *amb]1 look$ anxi\sly ab\t3 %ad+ 8 eyes ) 8 h&1 z if 9 se>* ( "s p>ticul> p]son4 ,! room 0 illum9at$ by two gas-lights2 ! gl>e ( :i* 0 prev5t$ by ! b>r$ %utt]s1 & closely-drawn curta9s ( fad$ r$1 f be+ visible outside4 ,! ceil+ 0 black5$1 to prev5t its col\r f be+ injur$ by ! fl>+ ( ! lamps2 & ! place 0 s full ( d5se tobacco smoke1 t at fir/ x 0 sc>cely possible to disc]n any?+ m4 ,by degrees1 h[ev]1 z "s ( x cle>$ away ?r\gh ! op5 door1 an assemblage ( heads1 z confus$ z ! noises t greet$ ! e>1 might be made out2 & z ! eye grew m accu/om$ to ! sc5e1 ! spectator gradually became aw>e ( ! pres5ce ( a num]\s company1 male & female1 cr[d$ r\nd a long table3 at ! upp] end ( :i*1 sat a *airman ) a hamm] ( (fice 9 8 h&2 :ile a pr(essional g5tleman ) a blui% nose1 & 8 face ti$ up = ! b5efit ( a too?a*e1 presid$ at a j+l+ piano 9 a remote corn]4 ,z ,fag9 /epp$ s(tly 91 ! pr(essional g5tleman1 runn+ ov] ! keys by way ( prelude1 occasion$ a g5]al cry ( ord] = a song2 :i* hav+ subsid$1 a "y lady proce$$ to ent]ta9 ! company ) a ballad 9 f\r v]ses1 betwe5 ea* ( :i* ! accompanyi/ play$ ! melody all ?r\gh1 z l\d z he c\ld4 ,:5 ?is 0 ov]1 ! *airman gave a s5tim5t1 aft] :i*1 ! pr(essional g5tleman on ! *airman's "r & left volunte]$ a duet1 & sang x1 ) great applause4 ,x 0 curi\s to obs]ve "s faces :i* /ood out prom95tly f among ! gr\p4 ,!re 0 ! *airman himself1 7! l&lord ( ! h\se17 a co>se1 r\gh1 heavy built fell[1 :o1 :ile ! songs 7 proce$+1 roll$ 8 eyes hi!r & ?i!r1 &1 seem+ to give himself up to joviality1 _h an eye = ev]y?+ t 0 done1 & an e> = ev]y?+ t 0 said--& %>p ones1 too4 ,ne> him 7 ! s+]s3 receiv+1 ) pr(essional indiff]5ce1 ! complim5ts ( ! company1 & apply+ !mselves1 9 turn1 to a doz5 pr(f]$ glasses ( spirits & wat]1 t5d]$ by _! m boi/]\s admir]s2 ^: c\nt5ances1 expressive ( almo/ e vice 9 almo/ e grade1 irresi/ibly attract$ ! att5tion1 by _! v repulsiv5ess4 ,cunn+1 f]ocity1 & drunk5ess 9 all its /ages1 7 !re1 9 _! /ronge/ aspect2 & wom53 "s ) ! la/ l+]+ t+e ( _! e>ly fre%ness almo/ fad+ z y look$3 o!rs ) e m>k & /amp ( _! sex utt]ly beat5 out1 & pres5t+ b "o loa?some blank ( pr(ligacy & crime2 "s m]e girls1 o!rs b "y wom51 & none pa/ ! prime ( life2 =m$ ! d>ke/ & sadde/ portion ( ?is dre>y picture4 ,fag91 tr\bl$ by no grave emotions1 look$ eag]ly f face to face :ile ^! proce$+s 7 9 progress2 b app>5tly )\t meet+ t ( :i* he 0 9 se>*4 ,succe$+1 at l5g?1 9 cat*+ ! eye ( ! man :o occupi$ ! *air1 he beckon$ to him slightly1 & left ! room1 z quietly z he _h ent]$ x4 #8,:at c ,i d = y1 ,mr4 ,fag98' inquir$ ! man1 z he foll[$ him out to ! l&+4 #8,won't y jo9 u8 ,!y'll be delight$1 e "o ( #8em4' ,! ,jew %ook 8 head impati5tly1 & said 9 a :isp]1 #8,is he "h8' #8,no1' repli$ ! man4 #8,& no news ( ,b>ney8' inquir$ ,fag94 #8,none1' repli$ ! l&lord ( ! ,cripples2 = x 0 he4 #8,he won't /ir till x's all safe4 ,dep5d on x1 !y're on ! sc5t d[n !re2 & t if he mov$1 he'd bl[ ^u ! ?+ at once4 ,he's all "r en\gh1 ,b>ney is1 else ,i %\ld h he>d ( him4 ,i'll p\nd x1 t ,b>ney's manag+ prop]ly4 ,let him alone = t4' #8,w he be "h to-night8' ask$ ! ,jew1 lay+ ! same emphasis on ! pron\n z be=e4 #8,monks1 d y mean8' inquir$ ! l&lord1 hesitat+4 #8,hu%6' said ! ,jew4 #8,yes4' #8,c]ta91' repli$ ! man1 draw+ a gold wat* f 8 fob2 #8,i expect$ him "h be=e n[4 ,if y'll wait t5 m9utes1 he'll be--' #8,no1 no1' said ! ,jew1 ha/ily2 z ?\gh1 h[ev] desir\s he might be to see ! p]son 9 "q1 he 0 nev]!less reliev$ by 8 abs5ce4 #8,tell him ,i came "h to see him2 & t he mu/ come to me to-night4 ,no1 say to-morr[4 ,z he is n "h1 to-morr[ w be "t en\gh4' #8,good6' said ! man4 #8,no?+ m8' #8,n a ^w n[1' said ! ,jew1 desc5d+ ! /airs4 #8,i say1' said ! o!r1 look+ ov] ! rails1 & speak+ 9 a ho>se :isp]2 #8:at a "t ?is w\ld be = a sell6 ,i've got ,phil ,b>k] "h3 s drunk1 t a boy might take him6' #8,ah6 ,b x's n ,phil ,b>k]'s "t1' said ! ,jew1 look+ up4 #8,phil has some?+ m to d1 be=e we c af=d to "p ) him2 s g back to ! company1 my de>1 & tell !m to lead m]ry lives--:ile !y la/4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' ,! l&lord reciprocat$ ! old man's laugh2 & return$ to 8 gue/s4 ,! ,jew 0 no soon] alone1 ?an 8 c\nt5ance resum$ its =m] expression ( anxiety & ?\ght4 ,aft] a brief reflection1 he call$ a hack-cabriolet1 & bade ! man drive t[>ds ,be?nal ,gre54 ,he dismiss$ him )9 "s qu>t] ( a mile ( ,mr4 ,sikes's resid5ce1 & p]=m$ ! %ort rema9d] ( ! di/ance1 on foot4 #8,n[1' mutt]$ ! ,jew1 z he knock$ at ! door1 #8if !re is any deep play "h1 ,i %all h x out ( y1 my girl1 cunn+ z y are4' ,%e 0 9 h] room1 ! woman said4 ,fag9 crept s(tly up/airs1 & ent]$ x )\t any previ\s c]emony4 ,! girl 0 alone2 ly+ ) h] head ^u ! table1 & h] hair /raggl+ ov] x4 #8,%e has be5 dr9k+1' ?\ght ! ,jew1 cooly1 #8or p]haps %e is only mis]able4' ,! old man turn$ to close ! door1 z he made ?is reflection2 ! noise ?us occasion$1 r\s$ ! girl4 ,%e ey$ 8 crafty face n>r[ly1 z %e inquir$ to 8 recital ( ,toby ,crackit's /ory4 ,:5 x 0 conclud$1 %e sank into h] =m] attitude1 b spoke n a ^w4 ,%e pu%$ ! c&le impati5tly away2 & once or twice z %e fev]i%ly *ang$ h] position1 %uffl$ h] feet ^u ! gr\nd2 b ?is 0 all4 ,dur+ ! sil5ce1 ! ,jew look$ re/lessly ab\t ! room1 z if to assure himself t !re 7 no appe>ances ( ,sikes hav+ cov]tly return$4 ,app>5tly satisfi$ ) 8 inspection1 he c\gh$ twice or ?rice1 & made z _m ef=ts to op5 a conv]sation2 b ! girl he$$ him no m ?an if he _h be5 made ( /one4 ,at l5g? he made ano!r attempt2 & rubb+ 8 h&s toge!r1 said1 9 8 mo/ conciliatory tone1 #8,& :]e %\ld y ?9k ,bill 0 n[1 my de>8' ,! girl moan$ out "s half intelligible reply1 t %e c\ld n tell2 & seem$1 f ! smo!r$ noise t escap$ h]1 to be cry+4 #8,& ! boy1 too1' said ! ,jew1 /ra9+ 8 eyes to cat* a glimpse ( h] face4 #8,poor leetle *ild6 ,left 9 a dit*1 ,nance2 only ?9k6' #8,! *ild1' said ! girl1 sudd5ly look+ up1 #8is bett] :]e he is1 ?an among u2 & if no h>m comes to ,bill f x1 ,i hope he lies dead 9 ! dit* & t 8 "y bones may rot !re4' #8,:at6' cri$ ! ,jew1 9 amazem5t4 #8,ay1 ,i d1' return$ ! girl1 meet+ 8 gaze4 #8,i %all be glad to h him away f my eyes1 & to "k t ! wor/ is ov]4 ,i c't be> to h him ab\t me4 ,! sight ( him turns me aga9/ myself1 & all ( y4' #8,pooh6' said ! ,jew1 scornfully4 #8,y're drunk4' #8,am ,i8' cri$ ! girl bitt]ly4 #8,x's no fault ( y\rs1 if ,i am n6 ,y'd nev] h me any?+ else1 if y _h y\r w1 except n[2--! hum\r doesn't suit y1 doesn't x8' #8,no6' rejo9$ ! ,jew1 furi\sly4 #8,x does n4' #8,*ange x1 !n6' respond$ ! girl1 ) a laugh4 #8,*ange x6' exclaim$ ! ,jew1 exasp]at$ beyond all b\nds by 8 companion's unexpect$ ob/9acy1 & ! vexation ( ! night1 #8,i w *ange x6 ,li/5 to me1 y drab4 ,li/5 to me1 :o ) six words1 c /rangle ,sikes z surely z if ,i _h 8 bull's ?roat betwe5 my f+]s n[4 ,if he comes back1 & leaves ! boy beh9d him2 if he gets (f free1 & dead or alive1 fails to re/ore him to me2 murd] him y\rself if y w\ld h him escape ,jack ,ket*4 ,& d x ! mom5t he sets foot 9 ?is room1 or m9d me1 x w be too late6' #8,:at is all ?is8' cri$ ! girl involunt>ily4 #8,:at is x8' pursu$ ,fag91 mad ) rage4 #8,:5 ! boy's wor? hundr$s ( p\nds to me1 am ,i to lose :at *ance ?rew me 9 ! way ( gett+ safely1 ?r\gh ! :ims ( a drunk5 gang t ,i c\ld :i/le away ! lives (6 ,& me b\nd1 too1 to a born devil t only wants ! w1 & has ! p[] to1 to--' ,pant+ = brea?1 ! old man /amm]$ = a ^w2 & 9 t in/ant *eck$ ! torr5t ( 8 wra?1 & *ang$ 8 :ole demean\r4 ,a mom5t be=e1 8 cl5*$ h&s _h grasp$ ! air2 8 eyes _h dilat$2 & 8 face gr[n livid ) passion2 b n[1 he %runk into a *air1 &1 c[]+ toge!r1 trembl$ ) ! appreh5sion ( hav+ himself disclos$ "s hidd5 villa9y4 ,aft] a %ort sil5ce1 he v5tur$ to look r\nd at 8 companion4 ,he appe>$ some:at reassur$1 on behold+ h] 9 ! same li/less attitude f :i* he _h fir/ r\s$ h]4 #8,nancy1 de>6' croak$ ! ,jew1 9 8 usual voice4 #8,did y m9d me1 de>8' #8,don't worry me n[1 ,fag96' repli$ ! girl1 rais+ h] head languidly4 #8,if ,bill has n done x ?is "t1 he w ano!r4 ,he has done _m a good job = y1 & w d _m m :5 he c2 & :5 he c't he won't2 s no m ab\t t4' #8,reg>d+ ?is boy1 my de>8' said ! ,jew1 rubb+ ! palms ( 8 h&s n]v\sly toge!r4 #8,! boy mu/ take 8 *ance ) ! re/1' int]rupt$ ,nancy1 ha/ily2 #8& ,i say aga91 ,i hope he is dead1 & out ( h>m's way1 & out ( y\rs1--t is1 if ,bill comes to no h>m4 ,& if ,toby got cle> (f1 ,bill's pretty sure to be safe2 = ,bill's wor? two ( ,toby any "t4' #8,& ab\t :at ,i 0 say+1 my de>8' obs]v$ ! ,jew1 keep+ 8 gli/5+ eye /eadily ^u h]4 #8,y\r mu/ say x all ov] aga91 if x's any?+ y want me to d1' rejo9$ ,nancy2 #8& if x is1 y _h bett] wait till to-morr[4 ,y put me up = a m9ute2 b n[ ,i'm /upid aga94' ,fag9 put sev]al o!r que/ions3 all ) ! same drift ( asc]ta9+ :e!r ! girl _h pr(it$ by 8 ungu>d$ h9ts2 b1 %e answ]$ !m s readily1 & 0 )al s utt]ly unmov$ by 8 se>*+ looks1 t 8 orig9al impression ( h] be+ m ?an a trifle 9 liquor1 0 confirm$4 ,nancy1 inde$1 0 n exempt f a fail+ :i* 0 v common among ! ,jew's female pupils2 & 9 :i*1 9 _! t5d]] ye>s1 !y 7 r enc\rag$ ?an *eck$4 ,h] disord]$ appe>ance1 & a :olesale p]fume ( ,g5eva :i* p]vad$ ! ap>tm5t1 af=d$ /rong confirmatory evid5ce ( ! ju/ice ( ! ,jew's supposition2 & :51 aft] indulg+ 9 ! tempor>y display ( viol5ce above describ$1 %e subsid$1 fir/ into dullness1 & aft]w>ds into a comp\nd ( feel+s3 "u ! influ5ce ( :i* %e %$ te>s "o m9ute1 & 9 ! next gave utt]ance to v>i\s exclamations ( #8,nev] say die6' & div]s calculations z to :at might be ! am\nt ( ! odds s long z a lady or g5tleman 0 happy1 ,mr4 ,fag91 :o _h _h consid]able exp]i5ce ( su* matt]s 9 8 "t1 saw1 ) great satisfaction1 t %e 0 v f> gone inde$4 ,hav+ eas$ 8 m9d by ?is discov]y2 & hav+ accompli%$ 8 tw(old object ( imp>t+ to ! girl :at he _h1 t night1 he>d1 & ( asc]ta9+1 ) 8 own eyes1 t ,sikes _h n return$1 ,mr4 ,fag9 aga9 turn$ 8 face homew>d3 leav+ 8 "y fri5d asleep1 ) h] head ^u ! table4 ,x 0 )9 an h\r ( midnight4 ,! wea!r be+ d>k1 & pi]c+ cold1 he _h no great temptation to loit]4 ,! %>p w9d t sc\r$ ! /reets1 seem$ to h cle>$ !m ( pass5g]s1 z ( du/ & mud1 = few p 7 abroad1 & !y 7 to all appe>ance ha/5+ fa/ home4 ,x blew f ! "r qu>t] = ! ,jew1 h[ev]1 & /raight be=e x he w5t3 trembl+1 & %iv]+1 z e fre% gu/ drove him rudely on 8 way4 ,he _h rea*$ ! corn] ( 8 own /reet1 & 0 already fumbl+ 9 8 pocket = ! door-key1 :5 a d>k figure em]g$ f a project+ entrance :i* lay 9 deep %ad[1 &1 cross+ ! road1 glid$ up to him unp]ceiv$4 #8,fag96' :isp]$ a voice close to 8 e>4 #8,ah6' said ! ,jew1 turn+ quickly r\nd1 #8is t--' #8,yes6' int]rupt$ ! /rang]4 #8,i h be5 l+]+ "h ^! two h\rs4 ,:]e ! devil h y be58' #8,on y\r bus9ess1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew1 glanc+ uneasily at 8 companion1 & slack5+ 8 pace z he spoke4 #8,on y\r bus9ess all night4' #8,oh1 ( c\rse6' said ! /rang]1 ) a sne]4 #8,well2 & :at's come ( x8' #8,no?+ good1' said ! ,jew4 #8,no?+ bad1 ,i hope8' said ! /rang]1 /opp+ %ort1 & turn+ a />tl$ look on 8 companion4 ,! ,jew %ook 8 head1 & 0 ab\t to reply1 :5 ! /rang]1 int]rupt+ him1 motion$ to ! h\se1 be=e :i* !y _h by ?is "t arriv$3 rem>k+1 t he _h bett] say :at he _h got to say1 "u cov]3 = 8 blood 0 *ill$ ) /&+ ab\t s long1 & ! w9d blew ?r\gh him4 ,fag9 look$ z if he c\ld h will+ly excus$ himself f tak+ home a visitor at t unseasonable h\r2 &1 inde$1 mutt]$ some?+ ab\t hav+ no fire2 b 8 companion repeat+ 8 reque/ 9 a p]emptory mann]1 he unlock$ ! door1 & reque/$ him to close x s(tly1 :ile he got a light4 #8,x's z d>k z ! grave1' said ! man1 grop+ =w>d a few /eps4 #8,make ha/e6' #8,%ut ! door1' :isp]$ ,fag9 f ! end ( ! passage4 ,z he spoke1 x clos$ ) a l\d noise4 #8,t wasn't my do+1' said ! o!r man1 feel+ 8 way4 #8,! w9d blew x to1 or x %ut ( its own accord3 "o or ! o!r4 ,look %>p ) ! light1 or ,i %all knock my bra9s out aga9/ some?+ 9 ?is conf\nd$ hole4' ,fag9 /eal?ily desc5d$ ! kit*5 /airs4 ,aft] a %ort abs5ce1 he return$ ) a light$ c&le1 & ! intellig5ce t ,toby ,crackit 0 asleep 9 ! back room bel[1 & t ! boys 7 9 ! front "o4 ,beckon+ ! man to foll[ him1 he l$ ! way up/airs4 #8,we c say ! few words we've got to say 9 "h1 my de>1' said ! ,jew1 ?r[+ op5 a door on ! fir/ floor2 #8& z !re are holes 9 ! %utt]s1 & we nev] %[ lights to our neighb\rs1 we'll set ! c&le on ! /airs4 ,!re6' ,) ^? words1 ! ,jew1 /oop+ d[n1 plac$ ! c&le on an upp] flight ( /airs1 exactly opposite to ! room door4 ,?is done1 he l$ ! way into ! ap>tm5t2 :i* 0 de/itute ( all movables save a brok5 arm-*air1 & an old c\* or s(a )\t cov]+1 :i* /ood beh9d ! door4 ,^u ?is piece ( furniture1 ! /rang] sat himself ) ! air ( a we>y man2 & ! ,jew1 draw+ up ! arm-*air opposite1 !y sat face to face4 ,x 0 n q d>k2 ! door 0 p>tially op52 & ! c&le outside1 ?rew a feeble reflection on ! opposite wall4 ,!y conv]s$ = "s "t 9 :isp]s4 ,?\gh no?+ ( ! conv]sation 0 di/+ui%able beyond a few disjo9t$ words "h & !re1 a li/5] might easily h p]ceiv$ t ,fag9 appe>$ to be def5d+ himself aga9/ "s rem>ks ( ! /rang]2 & t ! latt] 0 9 a /ate ( consid]able irritation4 ,!y might h be5 talk+1 ?us1 = a qu>t] ( an h\r or m1 :5 ,monks--by :i* "n ! ,jew _h designat$ ! /range man sev]al times 9 ! c\rse ( _! colloquy--said1 rais+ 8 voice a little1 #8,i tell y aga91 x 0 badly plann$4 ,:y n h kept him "h among ! re/1 & made a sneak+1 snivell+ pickpocket ( him at once8' #8,only he> him6' exclaim$ ! ,jew1 %rugg+ 8 %\ld]s4 #8,:y1 d y mean to say y c\ldn't h done x1 if y _h *os58' dem&$ ,monks1 /]nly4 #8,hav5't y done x1 ) o!r boys1 scores ( times8 ,if y _h _h pati5ce = a twelvemon?1 at mo/1 c\ldn't y h got him convict$1 & s5t safely out ( ! k+dom2 p]haps = life8' #8,^: turn w\ld t h s]v$1 my de>8' inquir$ ! ,jew humbly4 #8,m9e1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,b n m9e1' said ! ,jew1 submissively4 #8,he might h become ( use to me4 ,:5 !re are two p>ties to a b>ga91 x is only reasonable t ! int]e/s ( bo? %\ld be consult$2 is x1 my good fri5d8' #8,:at !n8' dem&$ ,monks4 #8,i saw x 0 n easy to tra9 him to ! bus9ess1' repli$ ! ,jew2 #8he 0 n l o!r boys 9 ! same circum/ances4' #8,curse him1 no6' mutt]$ ! man1 #8or he w\ld h be5 a ?ief1 long ago4' #8,i _h no hold ^u him to make him worse1' pursu$ ! ,jew1 anxi\sly wat*+ ! c\nt5ance ( 8 companion4 #8,8 h& 0 n 94 ,i _h no?+ to fright5 him )2 :i* we always mu/ h 9 ! beg9n+1 or we lab\r 9 va94 ,:at c\ld ,i d8 ,s5d him out ) ! ,dodg] & ,*>ley8 ,we _h en\gh ( t1 at fir/1 my de>2 ,i trembl$ = u all4' #8,t 0 n my do+1' obs]v$ ,monks4 #8,no1 no1 my de>6' r5ew$ ! ,jew4 #8,& ,i don't qu>rel ) x n[2 because1 if x _h nev] happ5$1 y might nev] h clapp$ eyes on ! boy to notice him1 & s l$ to ! discov]y t x 0 him y 7 look+ =4 ,well6 ,i got him back = y by means ( ! girl2 & !n %e beg9s to fav\r him4' #8,?rottle ! girl6' said ,monks1 impati5tly4 #8,:y1 we c't af=d to d t j n[1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew1 smil+2 #8&1 besides1 t sort ( ?+ is n 9 our way2 or1 "o ( ^! days1 ,i might be glad to h x done4 ,i "k :at ^! girls are1 ,monks1 well4 ,z soon z ! boy beg9s to h>d51 %e'll c>e no m = him1 ?an = a block ( wood4 ,y want him made a ?ief4 ,if he is alive1 ,i c make him "o f ?is "t2 &1 if--if--' said ! ,jew1 draw+ ne>] to ! o!r1--#8x's n likely1 m9d1--b if ! wor/ comes to ! wor/1 & he is dead--' #8,x's no fault ( m9e if he is6' int]pos$ ! o!r man1 ) a look ( t]ror1 & clasp+ ! ,jew's arm ) trembl+ h&s4 #8,m9d t4 ,fag96 ,i _h no h& 9 x4 ,any?+ b 8 dea?1 ,i told y f ! fir/4 ,i won't %$ blood2 x's always f\nd out1 & haunts a man besides4 ,if !y %ot him dead1 ,i 0 n ! cause2 d y he> me8 ,fire ?is inf]nal d56 ,:at's t8' #8,:at6' cri$ ! ,jew1 grasp+ ! c[>d r\nd ! body1 ) bo? arms1 z he sprung to 8 feet4 #8,:]e8' #8,yond]6 repli$ ! man1 gl>+ at ! opposite wall4 #8,! %ad[6 ,i saw ! %ad[ ( a woman1 9 a cloak & bonnet1 pass along ! wa9scot l a brea?6' ,! ,jew releas$ 8 hold1 & !y ru%$ tumultu\sly f ! room4 ,! c&le1 wa/$ by ! draught1 0 /&+ :]e x _h be5 plac$4 ,x %[$ !m only ! empty /aircase1 & _! own :ite faces4 ,!y li/5$ int5tly3 a pr(\nd sil5ce reign$ ?r\gh\t ! h\se4 #8,x's y\r fancy1' said ! ,jew1 tak+ up ! light & turn+ to 8 companion4 #8,i'll swe> ,i saw x6' repli$ ,monks1 trembl+4 #8,x 0 b5d+ =w>d :5 ,i saw x fir/2 & :5 ,i spoke1 x d>t$ away4' ,! ,jew glanc$ contemptu\sly at ! pale face ( 8 associate1 &1 tell+ him he c\ld foll[1 if he pleas$1 asc5d$ ! /airs4 ,!y look$ into all ! rooms2 !y 7 cold1 b>e1 & empty4 ,!y desc5d$ into ! passage1 & !nce into ! cell>s bel[4 ,! gre5 damp hung ^u ! l[ walls2 ! tracks ( ! snail & slug gli/5$ 9 ! light ( ! c&le2 b all 0 /ill z dea?4 #8,:at d y ?9k n[8' said ! ,jew1 :5 !y _h rega9$ ! passage4 #8,besides ourselves1 !re's n a creature 9 ! h\se except ,toby & ! boys2 & !y're safe en\gh4 ,see "h6' ,z a pro( ( ! fact1 ! ,jew drew =? two keys f 8 pocket2 & expla9$1 t :5 he fir/ w5t d[n/airs1 he _h lock$ !m 91 to prev5t any intrusion on ! conf]5ce4 ,?is accumulat$ te/imony effectually /agg]$ ,mr4 ,monks4 ,8 prote/ations _h gradually become less & less vehem5t z !y proce$$ 9 _! se>* )\t mak+ any discov]y2 &1 n[1 he gave v5t to sev]al v grim laughs1 & confess$ x c\ld only h be5 8 excit$ imag9ation4 ,he decl9$ any r5ewal ( ! conv]sation1 h[ev]1 = t night3 sudd5ly rememb]+ t x 0 pa/ "o o'clock4 ,& s ! amiable c\ple p>t$4 ,,*apt] ,,xxvii -- ,,atones ,,= ,,! ,,unpolit5ess ,,( ,a ,,=m] ,,*apt]2 ,,:i* ,,des]t$ ,a ,,lady1 ,,mo/ ,,unc]emoni\sly ,z x w\ld be1 by no means1 seemly 9 a humble au?or to keep s mighty a p]sonage z a beadle wait+1 ) 8 back to ! fire1 & ! skirts ( 8 coat ga!r$ up "u 8 arms1 until su* "t z x might suit 8 pleasure to relieve him2 & z x w\ld /ill less become 8 /ation1 or 8 gallantry to involve 9 ! same neglect a lady on :om t beadle _h look$ ) an eye ( t5d]ness & affection1 & 9 ^: e> he _h :isp]$ sweet words1 :i*1 com+ f su* a qu>t]1 might well ?rill ! bosom ( maid or matron ( :atsoev] degree2 ! hi/orian ^: p5 traces ^! words--tru/+ t he kn[s 8 place1 & t he ent]ta9s a becom+ rev]5ce = ^? ^u e>? to :om high & important au?ority is delegat$--ha/5s to pay !m t respect :i* _! position dem&s1 & to treat !m ) all t dute\s c]emony :i* _! exalt$ rank1 & 7by consequ5ce7 great virtues1 imp]atively claim at 8 h&s4 ,t[>ds ?is end1 inde$1 he _h purpos$ to introduce1 9 ?is place1 a diss]tation t\*+ ! div9e "r ( beadles1 & elucidative ( ! position1 t a beadle c d no wrong3 :i* c\ld n fail to h be5 bo? pleasurable & pr(itable to ! "r-m9d$ read] b :i* he is un=tunately compell$1 by want ( "t & space1 to po/pone to "s m conv5i5t & fitt+ opportunity2 on ! arrival ( :i*1 he w be prep>$ to %[1 t a beadle prop]ly con/itut$3 t is to say1 a p>o*ial beadle1 atta*$ to a p>o*ial workh\se1 & att5d+ 9 8 (ficial capacity ! p>o*ial *ur*3 is1 9 "r & virtue ( 8 (fice1 possess$ ( all ! excell5ces & be/ qualities ( humanity2 & t to none ( ^? excell5ces1 c m]e companies' beadles1 or c\rt-(-law beadles1 or ev5 *apel-(-ease beadles 7save ! la/1 & !y 9 a v l[ly & inf]ior degree71 lay ! remote/ su/a9able claim4 ,mr4 ,bumble _h re-c\nt$ ! teaspoons1 re-weigh$ ! sug>-tongs1 made a clos] inspection ( ! milk-pot1 & asc]ta9$ to a nicety ! exact condition ( ! furniture1 d[n to ! v horse-hair seats ( ! *airs2 & _h repeat$ ea* process full half a doz5 times2 be=e he began to ?9k t x 0 "t = ,mrs4 ,corney to return4 ,?9k+ begets ?9k+2 z !re 7 no s\nds ( ,mrs4 ,corney's approa*1 x occur$ to ,mr4 ,bumble t x w\ld be an innoc5t & virtu\s way ( sp5d+ ! "t1 if he 7 fur!r to allay 8 curi\sity by a cursory glance at ! int]ior ( ,mrs4 ,corney's *e/ ( draw]s4 ,hav+ li/5$ at ! keyhole1 to assure himself t nobody 0 approa*+ ! *amb]1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 beg9n+ at ! bottom1 proce$$ to make himself acqua9t$ ) ! cont5ts ( ! ?ree long draw]s3 :i*1 be+ fill$ ) v>i\s g>m5ts ( good fa%ion & texture1 c>efully pres]v$ betwe5 two lay]s ( old newspap]s1 speckl$ ) dri$ lav5d]3 seem$ to yield him exce$+ satisfaction4 ,arriv+1 9 c\rse ( "t1 at ! "r-h& corn] draw] 79 :i* 0 ! key71 & behold+ !re9 a small padlock$ box1 :i*1 be+ %ak51 gave =? a pleasant s\nd1 z ( ! *9k+ ( co91 ,mr4 ,bumble return$ ) a /ately walk to ! fireplace2 &1 resum+ 8 old attitude1 said1 ) a grave & det]m9$ air1 #8,i'll d x6' ,he foll[$ up ?is rem>kable decl>ation1 by %ak+ 8 head 9 a waggi% mann] = t5 m9utes1 z ?\gh he 7 remon/rat+ ) himself = be+ su* a pleasant dog2 & !n1 he took a view ( 8 legs 9 pr(ile1 ) mu* seem+ pleasure & int]e/4 ,he 0 /ill placidly engag$ 9 ?is latt] survey1 :5 ,mrs4 ,corney1 hurry+ into ! room1 ?rew h]self1 9 a brea?less /ate1 on a *air by ! fireside1 & cov]+ h] eyes ) "o h&1 plac$ ! o!r ov] h] he>t1 & gasp$ = brea?4 #8,mrs4 ,corney1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 /oop+ ov] ! matron1 #8:at is ?is1 ma'am8 ,has any?+ happ5$1 ma'am8 ,pray answ] me3 ,i'm on--on--' ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 8 al>m1 c\ld n imm$iately ?9k ( ! ^w #8t5t]hooks1' s he said #8brok5 bottles4' #8,oh1 ,mr4 ,bumble6' cri$ ! lady1 #8,i h be5 s dreadfully put out6' #8,put out1 ma'am6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bumble2 #8:o has d>$ to--8 ,i "k6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 *eck+ himself1 ) native maje/y1 #8?is is !m wici\s paup]s6' #8,x's dreadful to ?9k (6' said ! lady1 %udd]+4 #8,!n don't ?9k ( x1 ma'am1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,i c't help x1' :imp]$ ! lady4 #8,!n take some?+1 ma'am1' said ,mr4 ,bumble soo?+ly4 #8,a little ( ! w9e8' #8,n = ! _w6' repli$ ,mrs4 ,corney4 #8,i c\ldn't1--oh6 ,! top %elf 9 ! "r-h& corn]--oh6' ,utt]+ ^! words1 ! good lady po9t$1 di/ract$ly1 to ! cupbo>d1 & und]w5t a convulsion f int]nal spasms4 ,mr4 ,bumble ru%$ to ! closet2 &1 snat*+ a p9t gre5-glass bottle f ! %elf ?us incoh]5tly indicat$1 fill$ a tea-cup ) its cont5ts1 & held x to ! lady's lips4 #8,i'm bett] n[1' said ,mrs4 ,corney1 fall+ back1 aft] dr9k+ half ( x4 ,mr4 ,bumble rais$ 8 eyes pi\sly to ! ceil+ 9 ?ankfulness2 &1 br++ !m d[n aga9 to ! brim ( ! cup1 lift$ x to 8 nose4 #8,pepp]m9t1' exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,corney1 9 a fa9t voice1 smil+ g5tly on ! beadle z %e spoke4 #8,try x6 ,!re's a little--a little some?+ else 9 x4' ,mr4 ,bumble ta/$ ! m$ic9e ) a d\btful look2 smack$ 8 lips2 took ano!r ta/e2 & put ! cup d[n empty4 #8,x's v com=t+1' said ,mrs4 ,corney4 #8,v mu* s inde$1 ma'am1' said ! beadle4 ,z he spoke1 he drew a *air beside ! matron1 & t5d]ly inquir$ :at _h happ5$ to di/ress h]4 #8,no?+1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,corney4 #8,i am a fooli%1 excitable1 weak creetur4' #8,n weak1 ma'am1' retort$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 draw+ 8 *air a little clos]4 #8,are y a weak creetur1 ,mrs4 ,corney8' #8,we are all weak creeturs1' said ,mrs4 ,corney1 lay+ d[n a g5]al pr9ciple4 #8,s we are1' said ! beadle4 ,no?+ 0 said on ei!r side1 = a m9ute or two aft]w>ds4 ,by ! expiration ( t "t1 ,mr4 ,bumble _h illu/rat$ ! position by remov+ 8 left arm f ! back ( ,mrs4 ,corney's *air1 :]e x _h previ\sly re/$1 to ,mrs4 ,corney's apron-/r+1 r\nd :i* x gradually became entw9$4 #8,we are all weak creeturs1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 ,mrs4 ,corney sigh$4 #8,don't sigh1 ,mrs4 ,corney1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,i c't help x1' said ,mrs4 ,corney4 ,& %e sigh$ aga94 #8,?is is a v com=table room1 ma'am1' said ,mr4 ,bumble look+ r\nd4 #8,ano!r room1 & ?is1 ma'am1 w\ld be a complete ?+4' #8,x w\ld be too mu* = "o1' murmur$ ! lady4 #8,b n = two1 ma'am1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 s(t acc5ts4 #8,eh1 ,mrs4 ,corney8' ,mrs4 ,corney droop$ h] head1 :5 ! beadle said ?is2 ! beadle droop$ 81 to get a view ( ,mrs4 ,corney's face4 ,mrs4 ,corney1 ) great propriety1 turn$ h] head away1 & releas$ h] h& to get at h] pocket-h&k]*ief2 b ins5sibly replac$ x 9 t ( ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,! bo>d all[s y coals1 don't !y1 ,mrs4 ,corney8' inquir$ ! beadle1 affectionately press+ h] h&4 #8,& c&les1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,corney1 slightly return+ ! pressure4 #8,coals1 c&les1 & h\se-r5t free1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,oh1 ,mrs4 ,corney1 :at an ,angel y are6' ,! lady 0 n pro( aga9/ ?is bur/ ( feel+4 ,%e sank into ,mr4 ,bumble's arms2 & t g5tleman 9 8 agitation1 impr9t$ a passionate kiss ^u h] *a/e nose4 #8,su* poro*ial p]fection6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 raptur\sly4 #8,y "k t ,mr4 ,/\t is worse to-night1 my fasc9ator8' #8,yes1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,corney1 ba%fully4 #8,he c't live a week1 ! doctor says1' pursu$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,he is ! ma/] ( ?is e/abli%m5t2 8 dea? w cause a wacancy2 t wacancy mu/ be fill$ up4 ,oh1 ,mrs4 ,corney1 :at a prospect ?is op5s6 ,:at a opportunity = a j9+ ( he>ts & h\sekeep+s6' ,mrs4 ,corney sobb$4 #8,! little ^w8' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 b5d+ ov] ! ba%ful beauty4 #8,! "o little1 little1 little ^w1 my bless$ ,corney8' #8,ye--ye--yes6' sigh$ out ! matron4 #8,"o m1' pursu$ ! beadle2 #8compose y\r d>l+ feel+s = only "o m4 ,:5 is x to come (f8' ,mrs4 ,corney twice essay$ to speak3 & twice fail$4 ,at l5g? summon+ up c\rage1 %e ?rew h] arms ar\nd ,mr4 ,bumble's neck1 & said1 x might be z soon z ev] he pleas$1 & t he 0 #8a irresi/ible duck4' ,matt]s be+ ?us amicably & satisfactorily arrang$1 ! contract 0 solemnly ratifi$ 9 ano!r teacupful ( ! pepp]m9t mixture2 :i* 0 r5d]$ ! m necess>y1 by ! flutt] & agitation ( ! lady's spirits4 ,:ile x 0 be+ dispos$ (1 %e acqua9t$ ,mr4 ,bumble ) ! old woman's decease4 #8,v good1' said t g5tleman1 sipp+ 8 pepp]m9t2 #8,i'll call at ,s[]b]ry's z ,i g home1 & tell him to s5d to-morr[ morn+4 ,0 x t z fright5$ y1 love8' #8,x wasn't any?+ p>ticul>1 de>1' said ! lady evasively4 #8,x mu/ h be5 some?+1 love1' urg$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,won't y tell y\r own ,b48' #8,n n[1' rejo9$ ! lady2 #8"o ( ^! days4 ,aft] we're m>ri$1 de>4' #8,aft] we're m>ri$6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,x wasn't any impud5ce f any ( !m male paup]s z--' #8,no1 no1 love6' int]pos$ ! lady1 ha/ily4 #8,if ,i ?\ght x 01' cont9u$ ,mr4 ,bumble2 #8if ,i ?\ght z any "o ( #8em _h d>$ to lift 8 wulg> eyes to t lovely c\nt5ance--' #8,!y w\ldn't h d>$ to d x1 love1' respond$ ! lady4 #8,!y _h bett] n6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 cl5*+ 8 fi/4 #8,let me see any man1 poro*ial or extra-poro*ial1 z w\ld presume to d x2 & ,i c tell him t he w\ldn't d x a second "t6' ,unembelli%$ by any viol5ce ( ge/iculation1 ?is might h seem$ no v high complim5t to ! lady's *>ms2 b1 z ,mr4 ,bumble accompani$ ! ?reat ) _m w>like ge/ures1 %e 0 mu* t\*$ ) ?is pro( ( 8 devotion1 & prote/$1 ) great admiration1 t he 0 inde$ a dove4 ,! dove !n turn$ up 8 coat-coll>1 & put on 8 cock$ hat2 &1 hav+ ex*ang$ a long & affectionate embrace ) 8 future p>tn]1 once aga9 brav$ ! cold w9d ( ! night3 m]ely paus+1 = a few m9utes1 9 ! male paup]s' w>d1 to abuse !m a little1 ) ! view ( satisfy+ himself t he c\ld fill ! (fice ( workh\se-ma/] ) ne$ful ac]bity4 ,assur$ ( 8 qualifications1 ,mr4 ,bumble left ! build+ ) a light he>t1 & bright visions ( 8 future promotion3 :i* s]v$ to occupy 8 m9d until he rea*$ ! %op ( ! und]tak]4 ,n[1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,s[]b]ry hav+ gone out to tea & supp]3 & ,noah ,claypole n be+ at any "t dispos$ to take ^u himself a great] am\nt ( physical ex]tion ?an is necess>y to a conv5i5t p]=mance ( ! two functions ( eat+ & dr9k+1 ! %op 0 n clos$1 al?\gh x 0 pa/ ! usual h\r ( %utt+-up4 ,mr4 ,bumble tapp$ ) 8 cane on ! c\nt] sev]al times2 b1 attract+ no att5tion1 & behold+ a light %9+ ?r\gh ! glass-w9d[ ( ! little p>l\r at ! back ( ! %op1 he made bold to peep 9 & see :at 0 go+ =w>d2 & :5 he saw :at 0 go+ =w>d1 he 0 n a little surpris$4 ,! clo? 0 laid = supp]2 ! table 0 cov]$ ) bread & butt]1 plates & glasses2 a port]-pot & a w9e-bottle4 ,at ! upp] end ( ! table1 ,mr4 ,noah ,claypole loll$ neglig5tly 9 an easy-*air1 ) 8 legs ?r[n ov] "o ( ! arms3 an op5 clasp-knife 9 "o h&1 & a mass ( butt]$ bread 9 ! o!r4 ,close beside him /ood ,*>lotte1 op5+ oy/]s f a b>rel3 :i* ,mr4 ,claypole condesc5d$ to swall[1 ) rem>kable avidity4 ,a m ?an ord9>y r$ness 9 ! region ( ! "y g5tleman's nose1 & a k9d ( fix$ w9k 9 8 "r eye1 d5ot$ t he 0 9 a slight degree intoxicat$2 ^! symptoms 7 confirm$ by ! int5se reli% ) :i* he took 8 oy/]s1 = :i* no?+ b a /rong appreciation ( _! cool+ prop]ties1 9 cases ( int]nal fev]1 c\ld h suffici5tly acc\nt$4 #8,"h's a delici\s fat "o1 ,noah1 de>6' said ,*>lotte2 #8try him1 d2 only ?is "o4' #8,:at a delici\s ?+ is a oy/]6' rem>k$ ,mr4 ,claypole1 aft] he _h swall[$ x4 #8,:at a pity x is1 a numb] ( #8em %\ld ev] make y feel uncom=table2 isn't x1 ,*>lotte8' #8,x's q a cruelty1' said ,*>lotte4 #8,s x is1' acquiesc$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,an't y] fond ( oy/]s8' #8,n ov]mu*1' repli$ ,*>lotte4 #8,i l to see y eat #8em1 ,noah de>1 bett] ?an eat+ #8em myself4' #8,lor6' said ,noah1 reflectively2 #8h[ que]6' #8,h ano!r1' said ,*>lotte4 #8,"h's "o ) su* a beautiful1 delicate be>d6' #8,i c't manage any m1' said ,noah4 #8,i'm v sorry4 ,come "h1 ,*>lotte1 & ,i'll kiss y]4' #8,:at6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 bur/+ into ! room4 #8,say t aga91 sir4' ,*>lotte utt]$ a scream1 & hid h] face 9 h] apron4 ,mr4 ,claypole1 )\t mak+ any fur!r *ange 9 8 position ?an suff]+ 8 legs to rea* ! gr\nd1 gaz$ at ! beadle 9 drunk5 t]ror4 #8,say x aga91 y wile1 owdaci\s fell[6' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,h[ d>e y m5tion su* a ?+1 sir8 ,& h[ d>e y enc\rage him1 y insol5t m9x8 ,kiss h]6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 /rong indignation4 #8,faugh6' #8,i didn't mean to d x6' said ,noah1 blubb]+4 #8,%e's always a-kiss+ ( me1 :e!r ,i l x1 or n4' #8,oh1 ,noah1' cri$ ,*>lotte1 reproa*fully4 #8,y] are2 y] "k y] are6' retort$ ,noah4 #8,%e's always a-do9' ( x1 ,mr4 ,bumble1 sir2 %e *ucks me "u ! *91 please1 sir2 & makes all mann] ( love6' #8,sil5ce6' cri$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 /]nly4 #8,take y\rself d[n/airs1 ma'am4 ,noah1 y %ut up ! %op2 say ano!r ^w till y\r ma/] comes home1 at y\r p]il2 &1 :5 he does come home1 tell him t ,mr4 ,bumble said he 0 to s5d a old woman's %ell aft] breakfa/ to-morr[ morn+4 ,d y he> sir8 ,kiss+6' cri$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 hold+ up 8 h&s4 #8,! s9 & wick$ness ( ! l[] ord]s 9 ?is poro*ial di/rict is frightful6 ,if ,p>liam5t don't take _! abom9able c\rses "u consid]ation1 ?is c\ntry's ru9$1 & ! "* ( ! peasantry gone = ev]6' ,) ^! words1 ! beadle /rode1 ) a l(ty & gloomy air1 f ! und]tak]'s premises4 ,& n[ t we h accompani$ him s f> on 8 road home1 & h made all necess>y prep>ations = ! old woman's fun]al1 let u set on foot a few inquires aft] "y ,oliv] ,twi/1 & asc]ta9 :e!r he be /ill ly+ 9 ! dit* :]e ,toby ,crackit left him4 ,,*apt] ,,xxviii -- ,,looks ,,aft] ,,oliv]1 ,,& ,,proce$s ,,) ,,8 ,,adv5tures #8,wolves te> y\r ?roats6' mutt]$ ,sikes1 gr9d+ 8 tee?4 #8,i wi% ,i 0 among "s ( y2 y'd h[l ! ho>s] = x4' ,z ,sikes gr[l$ =? ?is imprecation1 ) ! mo/ desp]ate f]ocity t 8 desp]ate nature 0 capable (1 he re/$ ! body ( ! w\nd$ boy across 8 b5d$ knee2 & turn$ 8 head1 = an in/ant1 to look back at 8 pursu]s4 ,!re 0 little to be made out1 9 ! mi/ & d>kness2 b ! l\d %\t+ ( m5 vibrat$ ?r\gh ! air1 & ! b>k+ ( ! neighb\r+ dogs1 r\s$ by ! s\nd ( ! al>m bell1 res\nd$ 9 e direction4 #8,/op1 y :ite-liv]$ h\nd6' cri$ ! robb]1 %\t+ aft] ,toby ,crackit1 :o1 mak+ ! be/ use ( 8 long legs1 0 already ahead4 #8,/op6' ,! repetition ( ! ^w1 br\ght ,toby to a dead /&-/ill4 ,= he 0 n q satisfi$ t he 0 beyond ! range ( pi/ol-%ot2 & ,sikes 0 9 no mood to be play$ )4 #8,be> a h& ) ! boy1' cri$ ,sikes1 beckon+ furi\sly to 8 conf$]ate4 #8,come back6' ,toby made a %[ ( return+2 b v5tur$1 9 a l[ voice1 brok5 = want ( brea?1 to intimate consid]able reluctance z he came sl[ly along4 #8,quick]6' cri$ ,sikes1 lay+ ! boy 9 a dry dit* at 8 feet1 & draw+ a pi/ol f 8 pocket4 #8,don't play booty ) me4' ,at ?is mom5t ! noise grew l\d]4 ,sikes1 aga9 look+ r\nd1 c\ld disc]n t ! m5 :o _h giv5 *ase 7 already climb+ ! gate ( ! field 9 :i* he /ood2 & t a c\ple ( dogs 7 "s paces 9 advance ( !m4 #8,x's all up1 ,bill6' cri$ ,toby2 #8drop ! kid1 & %[ #8em y\r heels4' ,) ?is p>t+ advice1 ,mr4 ,crackit1 pref]r+ ! *ance ( be+ %ot by 8 fri5d1 to ! c]ta9ty ( be+ tak5 by 8 enemies1 fairly turn$ tail1 & d>t$ (f at full spe$4 ,sikes cl5*$ 8 tee?2 took "o look ar\nd2 ?rew ov] ! pro/rate =m ( ,oliv]1 ! cape 9 :i* he _h be5 hurri$ly muffl$2 ran along ! front ( ! h$ge1 z if to di/ract ! att5tion ( ^? beh9d1 f ! spot :]e ! boy lay2 paus$1 = a second1 be=e ano!r h$ge :i* met x at "r angles2 & :irl+ 8 pi/ol high into ! air1 cle>$ x at a b\nd1 & 0 gone4 #8,ho1 ho1 !re6' cri$ a tremul\s voice 9 ! re>4 #8,p9*]6 ,neptune6 ,come "h1 come "h6' ,! dogs1 :o1 9 common ) _! ma/]s1 seem$ to h no p>ticul> reli% = ! sport 9 :i* !y 7 engag$1 readily answ]$ to ! comm&4 ,?ree m51 :o _h by ?is "t advanc$ "s di/ance into ! field1 /opp$ to take c\nsel toge!r4 #8,my advice1 or1 lea/ways1 ,i %\ld say1 my ord]s1 is1' said ! fatte/ man ( ! p>ty1 #8t we #8m$iately g home aga94' #8,i am agreeable to any?+ :i* is agreeable to ,mr4 ,giles1' said a %ort] man2 :o 0 by no means ( a slim figure1 & :o 0 v pale 9 ! face1 & v polite3 z fright5$ m5 frequ5tly are4 #8,i %\ldn't wi% to appe> ill-mann]$1 g5tlem51' said ! ?ird1 :o _h call$ ! dogs back1 #8,mr4 ,giles ought to "k4' #8,c]ta9ly1' repli$ ! %ort] man2 #8& :atev] ,mr4 ,giles says1 x isn't our place to contradict him4 ,no1 no1 ,i "k my sitiwation6 ,?ank my />s1 ,i "k my sitiwation4' ,to tell ! tru?1 ! little man did seem to "k 8 situation1 & to "k p]fectly well t x 0 by no means a desirable "o2 = 8 tee? *att]$ 9 8 head z he spoke4 #8,y are afraid1 ,brittles1' said ,mr4 ,giles4 #8,i an't1' said ,brittles4 #8,y are1' said ,giles4 #8,y're a falsehood1 ,mr4 ,giles1' said ,brittles4 #8,y're a lie1 ,brittles1' said ,mr4 ,giles4 ,n[1 ^! f\r retorts arose f ,mr4 ,giles's taunt2 & ,mr4 ,giles's taunt _h aris5 f 8 indignation at hav+ ! responsibility ( go+ home aga91 impos$ ^u himself "u cov] ( a complim5t4 ,! ?ird man br\ght ! dispute to a close1 mo/ philosophically4 #8,i'll tell y :at x is1 g5tlem51' said he1 #8we're all afraid4' #8,speak = y\rself1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 :o 0 ! pale/ ( ! p>ty4 #8,s ,i d1' repli$ ! man4 #8,x's natural & prop] to be afraid1 "u su* circum/ances4 ,i am4' #8,s am ,i1' said ,brittles2 #8only !re's no call to tell a man he is1 s b\nceably4' ,^! frank admissions s(t5$ ,mr4 ,giles1 :o at once own$ t he 0 afraid2 ^u :i*1 !y all ?ree fac$ ab\t1 & ran back aga9 ) ! complete/ unanimity1 until ,mr4 ,giles 7:o _h ! %orte/ w9d ( ! p>ty1 z 0 encumb]$ ) a pit*=k7 mo/ h&somely insi/$ on /opp+1 to make an apology = 8 ha/9ess ( spee*4 #8,b x's wond]ful1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 :5 he _h expla9$1 #8:at a man w d1 :5 8 blood is up4 ,i %\ld h committ$ murd]--,i "k ,i %\ld--if we'd caught "o ( !m rascals4' ,z ! o!r two 7 impress$ ) a simil> pres5tim5t2 & z _! blood1 l 81 _h all gone d[n aga92 "s speculation ensu$ ^u ! cause ( ?is sudd5 *ange 9 _! temp]am5t4 #8,i "k :at x 01' said ,mr4 ,giles2 #8x 0 ! gate4' #8,i %\ldn't wond] if x 01' exclaim$ ,brittles1 cat*+ at ! idea4 #8,y may dep5d ^u x1' said ,giles1 #8t t gate /opp$ ! fl[ ( ! excitem5t4 ,i felt all m9e sudd5ly go+ away1 z ,i 0 climb+ ov] x4' ,by a rem>kable co9cid5ce1 ! o!r two _h be5 visit$ ) ! same unpleasant s5sation at t precise mom5t4 ,x 0 q obvi\s1 !re=e1 t x 0 ! gate2 especially z !re 0 no d\bt reg>d+ ! "t at :i* ! *ange _h tak5 place1 because all ?ree rememb]$ t !y _h come 9 sight ( ! robb]s at ! in/ant ( its occurance4 ,?is dialogue 0 held betwe5 ! two m5 :o _h surpris$ ! burgl>s1 & a travell+ t9k] :o _h be5 sleep+ 9 an ou?\se1 & :o _h be5 r\s$1 toge!r ) 8 two mongrel curs1 to jo9 9 ! pursuit4 ,mr4 ,giles act$ 9 ! d\ble capacity ( butl] & /ew>d to ! old lady ( ! mansion2 ,brittles 0 a lad ( all-"w3 :o1 hav+ ent]$ h] s]vice a m]e *ild1 0 treat$ z a promis+ "y boy /ill1 ?\gh he 0 some?+ pa/ ?irty4 ,enc\rag+ ea* o!r ) su* conv]se z ?is2 b1 keep+ v close toge!r1 not)/&+1 & look+ appreh5sively r\nd1 :5ev] a fre% gu/ rattl$ ?r\gh ! b\ghs2 ! ?ree m5 hurri$ back to a tree1 beh9d :i* !y _h left _! lant]n1 le/ its light %\ld in=m ! ?ieves 9 :at direction to fire4 ,cat*+ up ! light1 !y made ! be/ ( _! way home1 at a good r\nd trot2 & long aft] _! dusky =ms _h ceas$ to be disc]nible1 ! light might h be5 se5 tw9kl+ & danc+ 9 ! di/ance1 l "s exhalation ( ! damp & gloomy atmosph]e ?r\gh :i* x 0 swiftly borne4 ,! air grew cold]1 z day came sl[ly on2 & ! mi/ roll$ along ! gr\nd l a d5se cl\d ( smoke4 ,! grass 0 wet2 ! pa?ways1 & l[ places1 7 all mire & wat]2 ! damp brea? ( an un:olesome w9d w5t languidly by1 ) a holl[ moan+4 ,/ill1 ,oliv] lay motionless & ins5sible on ! spot :]e ,sikes _h left him4 ,morn+ drew on apace4 ,! air become m %>p & pi]c+1 z its fir/ dull hue--! dea? ( night1 r ?an ! bir? ( day--glimm]$ fa9tly 9 ! sky4 ,! objects :i* _h look$ dim & t]rible 9 ! d>kness1 grew m & m def9$1 & gradually resolv$ into _! famili> %apes4 ,! ra9 came d[n1 ?ick & fa/1 & patt]$ noisily among ! leafless bu%es4 ,b1 ,oliv] felt x n1 z x beat aga9/ him2 = he /ill lay /ret*$1 helpless & unconsci\s1 on 8 b$ ( clay4 ,at l5g?1 a l[ cry ( pa9 broke ! /illness t prevail$2 & utt]+ x1 ! boy awoke4 ,8 left arm1 rudely b&ag$ 9 a %awl1 hung heavy & useless at 8 side2 ! b&age 0 saturat$ ) blood4 ,he 0 s weak1 t he c\ld sc>cely raise himself into a sitt+ po/ure2 :5 he _h done s1 he look$ feebly r\nd = help1 & groan$ ) pa94 ,trembl+ 9 e jo9t1 f cold & exhau/ion1 he made an ef=t to /& upright2 b1 %udd]+ f head to foot1 fell pro/rate on ! gr\nd4 ,aft] a %ort return ( ! /upor 9 :i* he _h be5 s long plung$1 ,oliv]3 urg$ by a creep+ sickness at 8 he>t1 :i* seem$ to w>n him t if he lay !re1 he mu/ surely die3 got ^u 8 feet1 & essay$ to walk4 ,8 head 0 dizzy1 & he /agg]$ to & fro l a drunk5 man4 ,b he kept up1 nev]!less1 &1 ) 8 head droop+ languidly on 8 brea/1 w5t /umbl+ onw>d1 he knew n :i!r4 ,& n[1 ho/s ( bewild]+ & confus$ ideas came cr[d+ on 8 m9d4 ,he seem$ to be /ill walk+ betwe5 ,sikes & ,crackit1 :o 7 angrily disput+--= ! v words !y said1 s\nd$ 9 8 e>s2 & :5 he caught 8 own att5tion1 z x 71 by mak+ "s viol5t ef=t to save himself f fall+1 he f\nd t he 0 talk+ to !m4 ,!n1 he 0 alone ) ,sikes1 plodd+ on z on ! previ\s day2 & z %ad[y p pass$ !m1 he felt ! robb]'s grasp ^u 8 wri/4 ,sudd5ly1 he />t$ back at ! report ( fire>ms2 !re rose into ! air1 l\d cries & %\ts2 lights gleam$ be=e 8 eyes2 all 0 noise & tumult1 z "s unse5 h& bore him hurri$ly away4 ,?r\gh all ^! rapid visions1 !re ran an undef9$1 uneasy consci\sness ( pa91 :i* we>i$ & torm5t$ him incessantly4 ,?us he /agg]$ on1 creep+1 almo/ me*anically1 betwe5 ! b>s ( gates1 or ?r\gh h$ge-gaps z !y came 9 8 way1 until he rea*$ a road4 ,"h ! ra9 began to fall s heavily1 t x r\s$ him4 ,he look$ ab\t1 & saw t at no great di/ance !re 0 a h\se1 :i* p]haps he c\ld rea*4 ,pity+ 8 condition1 !y might h compassion on him2 & if !y did n1 x w\ld be bett]1 he ?\ght1 to die ne> human be+s1 ?an 9 ! lonely op5 fields4 ,he summon$ up all 8 /r5g? = "o la/ trial1 & b5t 8 falt]+ /eps t[>ds x4 ,z he drew ne>] to ?is h\se1 a feel+ come ov] him t he _h se5 x be=e4 ,he rememb]$ no?+ ( its details2 b ! %ape & aspect ( ! build+ seem$ famili> to him4 ,t g>d5 wall6 ,on ! grass inside1 he _h fall5 on 8 knees la/ night1 & pray$ ! two m5's m]cy4 ,x 0 ! v h\se !y _h attempt$ to rob4 ,oliv] felt su* fe> come ov] him :5 he recognis$ ! place1 t1 = ! in/ant1 he =got ! agony ( 8 w\nd1 & ?\ght only ( flight4 ,flight6 ,he c\ld sc>cely /&3 & if he 7 9 full possession ( all ! be/ p[]s ( 8 slight & y\?ful frame1 :i!r c\ld he fly8 ,he pu%$ aga9/ ! g>d5-gate2 x 0 unlock$1 & swung op5 on its h+es4 ,he tott]$ across ! lawn2 climb$ ! /eps2 knock$ fa9tly at ! door2 &1 8 :ole /r5g? fail+ him1 sunk d[n aga9/ "o ( ! pill>s ( ! little portico4 ,x happ5$ t ab\t ?is "t1 ,mr4 ,giles1 ,brittles1 & ! t9k]1 7 recruit+ !mselves1 aft] ! fatigues & t]rors ( ! night1 ) tea & sundries1 9 ! kit*54 ,n t x 0 ,mr4 ,giles's habit to admit to too great famili>ity ! humbl] s]vants3 t[>ds :om x 0 r 8 wont to deport himself ) a l(ty affability1 :i*1 :ile x gratifi$1 c\ld n fail to rem9d !m ( 8 sup]ior position 9 society4 ,b1 dea?1 fires1 & burgl>y1 make all m5 equals2 s ,mr4 ,giles sat ) 8 legs /ret*$ out be=e ! kit*5 f5d]1 lean+ 8 left arm on ! table1 :ile1 ) 8 "r1 he illu/rat$ a circum/antial & m9ute acc\nt ( ! robb]y1 to :i* 8 be>]s 7b especially ! cook & h\semaid1 :o 7 ( ! p>ty7 li/5$ ) brea?less int]e/4 #8,x 0 ab\t half-pa/ two1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 #8or ,i w\ldn't swe> t x mightn't h be5 a little ne>] ?ree1 :5 ,i woke up1 &1 turn+ r\nd 9 my b$1 z x might be s1 7"h ,mr4 ,giles turn$ r\nd 9 8 *air1 & pull$ ! corn] ( ! table-clo? ov] him to imitate b$-clo!s17 ,i fanci$ ,i he]d a noise4' ,at ?is po9t ( ! n>rative ! cook turn$ pale1 & ask$ ! h\semaid to %ut ! door3 :o ask$ ,brittles1 :o ask$ ! t9k]1 :o pret5d$ n to he>4 #8--,he]d a noise1' cont9u$ ,mr4 ,giles4 #8,i says1 at fir/1 8,?is is illusion02 & 0 compos+ myself (f to sleep1 :5 ,i he]d ! noise aga91 di/9ct4' #8,:at sort ( a noise8' ask$ ! cook4 #8,a k9d ( a bu/+ noise1' repli$ ,mr4 ,giles1 look+ r\nd him4 #8,m l ! noise ( p[d]+ a iron b> on a nutmeg-grat]1' sugge/$ ,brittles4 #8,x 01 :5 y he]d x1 sir1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,giles2 #8b1 at ?is "t1 x _h a bu/+ s\nd4 ,i turn$ d[n ! clo!s'2 cont9u$ ,giles1 roll+ back ! table-clo?1 #8sat up 9 b$2 & li/5$4' ,! cook & h\semaid simultane\sly ejaculat$ #8,lor6' & drew _! *airs clos] toge!r4 #8,i he]d x n[1 q app>5t1' resum$ ,mr4 ,giles4 #88,somebody10 ,i says1 8is =c+ ( a door1 or w9d[2 :at's to be done8 ,i'll call up t poor lad1 ,brittles1 & save him f be+ murd]$ 9 8 b$2 or 8 ?roat10 ,i says1 8may be cut f 8 "r e> to 8 left1 )\t 8 ev] kn[+ x40' ,"h1 all eyes 7 turn$ ^u ,brittles1 :o fix$ 8 ^u ! speak]1 & />$ at him1 ) 8 m\? wide op51 & 8 face expressive ( ! mo/ unmitigat$ horror4 #8,i toss$ (f ! clo!s1' said ,giles1 ?r[+ away ! table-clo?1 & look+ v h>d at ! cook & h\semaid1 #8got s(tly out ( b$2 drew on a pair (--' #8,ladies pres5t1 ,mr4 ,giles1' murmur$ ! t9k]4 #8--,( %oes1 sir1' said ,giles1 turn+ ^u him1 & lay+ great emphasis on ! ^w2 #8seiz$ ! load$ pi/ol t always goes up/airs ) ! plate-basket2 & walk$ on tiptoes to 8 room4 8,brittles10 ,i says1 :5 ,i _h woke him1 8don't be fright5$60' #8,s y did1' obs]v$ ,brittles1 9 a l[ voice4 #88,we're dead m51 ,i ?9k1 ,brittles10 ,i says1' cont9u$ ,giles2 #88b don't be fright5$40' #8,0 he fright5$8' ask$ ! cook4 #8,n a bit ( x1' repli$ ,mr4 ,giles4 #8,he 0 z firm--ah6 pretty ne> z firm z ,i 04' #8,i %\ld h di$ at once1 ,i'm sure1 if x _h be5 me1' obs]v$ ! h\semaid4 #8,y're a woman1' retort$ ,brittles1 pluck+ up a little4 #8,brittles is "r1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 nodd+ 8 head1 approv+ly2 #8f a woman1 no?+ else 0 to be expect$4 ,we1 be+ m51 took a d>k lant]n t 0 /&+ on ,brittle's hob1 & grop$ our way d[n/airs 9 ! pit* d>k1--z x might be s4' ,mr4 ,giles _h ris5 f 8 seat1 & tak5 two /eps ) 8 eyes %ut1 to accompany 8 description ) appropriate action1 :5 he />t$ viol5tly1 9 common ) ! re/ ( ! company1 & hurri$ back to 8 *air4 ,! cook & h\semaid scream$4 #8,x 0 a knock1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 assum+ p]fect s]5ity4 #8,op5 ! door1 somebody4' ,nobody mov$4 #8,x seems a /range sort ( a ?+1 a knock com+ at su* a "t 9 ! morn+1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 survey+ ! pale faces :i* surr\nd$ him1 & look+ v blank himself2 #8b ! door mu/ be op5$4 ,d y he>1 somebody8' ,mr4 ,giles1 z he spoke1 look$ at ,brittles2 b t "y man1 be+ naturally mode/1 probably consid]$ himself nobody1 & s held t ! inquiry c\ld n h any application to him2 at all ev5ts1 he t5d]$ no reply4 ,mr4 ,giles direct$ an appeal+ glance at ! t9k]2 b he _h sudd5ly fall5 asleep4 ,! wom5 7 out ( ! "q4 #8,if ,brittles w\ld r op5 ! door1 9 ! pres5ce ( witnesses1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 aft] a %ort sil5ce1 #8,i am ready to make "o4' #8,s am ,i1' said ! t9k]1 wak+ up1 z sudd5ly z he _h fall5 asleep4 ,brittles capitulat$ on ^! t]ms2 & ! p>ty be+ some:at re-assur$ by ! discov]y 7made on ?r[+ op5 ! %utt]s7 t x 0 n[ broad day1 took _! way up/airs2 ) ! dogs 9 front4 ,! two wom51 :o 7 afraid to /ay bel[1 br\ght up ! re>4 ,by ! advice ( ,mr4 ,giles1 !y all talk$ v l\d1 to w>n any evil-dispos$ p]son outside1 t !y 7 /rong 9 numb]s2 & by a ma/]-/oke ( policy1 orig9at+ 9 ! bra9 ( ! same +5i\s g5tleman1 ! dogs' tails 7 well p9*$1 9 ! hall1 to make !m b>k savagely4 ,^! precautions hav+ be5 tak51 ,mr4 ,giles held on fa/ by ! t9k]'s arm 7to prev5t 8 runn+ away1 z he pleasantly said71 & gave ! ^w ( comm& to op5 ! door4 ,brittles obey$2 ! gr\p1 peep+ timor\sly ov] ea* o!r's %\ld]s1 beheld no m =midable object ?an poor little ,oliv] ,twi/1 spee*less & exhau/$1 :o rais$ 8 heavy eyes1 & mutely solicit$ _! compassion4 #8,a boy6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,giles1 valiantly1 pu%+ ! t9k] into ! backgr\nd4 #8,:at's ! matt] ) !--eh8--,:y--,brittles--look "h--don't y "k8' ,brittles1 :o _h got beh9d ! door to op5 x1 no soon] saw ,oliv]1 ?an he utt]$ a l\d cry4 ,mr4 ,giles1 seiz+ ! boy by "o leg & "o arm 7=tunately n ! brok5 limb7 lugg$ him /raight into ! hall1 & deposit$ him at full l5g? on ! floor !re(4 #8,"h he is6' bawl$ ,giles1 call+ 9 a /ate ( great excitem5t1 up ! /aircase2 #8"h's "o ( ! ?ieves1 ma'am6 ,"h's a ?ief1 miss6 ,w\nd$1 miss6 ,i %ot him1 miss2 & ,brittles held ! light4' #8--,9 a lant]n1 miss1' cri$ ,brittles1 apply+ "o h& to ! side ( 8 m\?1 s t 8 voice might travel ! bett]4 ,! two wom5-s]vants ran up/airs to c>ry ! intellig5ce t ,mr4 ,giles _h captur$ a robb]2 & ! t9k] busi$ himself 9 endeav\r+ to re/ore ,oliv]1 le/ he %\ld die be=e he c\ld be hang$4 ,9 ! mid/ ( all ?is noise & commotion1 !re 0 he>d a sweet female voice1 :i* quell$ x 9 an in/ant4 #8,giles6' :isp]$ ! voice f ! /air-head4 #8,i'm "h1 miss1' repli$ ,mr4 ,giles4 #8,don't be fright5$1 miss2 ,i a9't mu* injur$4 ,he didn't make a v desp]ate resi/ance1 miss6 ,i 0 soon too _m = him4' #8,hu%6' repli$ ! "y lady2 #8y fright5 my aunt z mu* z ! ?ieves did4 ,is ! poor creature mu* hurt8' #8,w\nd$ desp]ate1 miss1' repli$ ,giles1 ) indescribable complac5cy4 #8,he looks z if he 0 a-go+1 miss1' bawl$ ,brittles1 9 ! same mann] z be=e4 #8,w\ldn't y l to come & look at him1 miss1 9 case he %\ld8' #8,hu%1 pray2 !re's a good man6' rejo9$ ! lady4 #8,wait quietly only "o in/ant1 :ile ,i speak to aunt4' ,) a foot/ep z s(t & g5tle z ! voice1 ! speak] tripp$ away4 ,%e soon return$1 ) ! direction t ! w\nd$ p]son 0 to be c>ri$1 c>efully1 up/airs to ,mr4 ,giles's room2 & t ,brittles 0 to saddle ! pony & betake himself in/antly to ,*]tsey3 f :i* place1 he 0 to despat*1 ) all spe$1 a con/able & doctor4 #8,b won't y take "o look at him1 fir/1 miss8' ask$ ,mr4 ,giles1 ) z mu* pride z if ,oliv] 7 "s bird ( r>e plumage1 t he _h skilfully br\ght d[n4 #8,n "o little peep1 miss8' #8,n n[1 = ! _w1' repli$ ! "y lady4 #8,poor fell[6 ,oh6 treat him k9dly1 ,giles = my sake6' ,! old s]vant look$ up at ! speak]1 z %e turn$ away1 ) a glance z pr\d & admir+ z if %e _h be5 8 own *ild4 ,!n1 b5d+ ov] ,oliv]1 he help$ to c>ry him up/airs1 ) ! c>e & solicitude ( a woman4 ,,*apt] ,,xxix -- ,,has ,,an ,,introductory ,,acc\nt ,,( ,,! ,,inmates ,,( ,,! ,,h\se1 ,,to ,,:i* ,,oliv] ,,resort$ ,9 a h&some room3 ?\gh its furniture _h r ! air ( old-fa%ion$ com=t1 ?an ( mod]n elegance3 !re sat two ladies at a well-spread breakfa/-table4 ,mr4 ,giles1 dress$ ) scrupul\s c>e 9 a full suit ( black1 0 9 att5dance ^u !m4 ,he _h tak5 8 /ation "s half-way betwe5 ! side-bo>d & ! breakfa/-table2 &1 ) 8 body drawn up to its full height1 8 head ?r[n back1 & incl9$ ! m]e/ trifle on "o side1 8 left leg advanc$1 & 8 "r h& ?ru/ into 8 wai/-coat1 :ile 8 left hung d[n by 8 side1 grasp+ a wait]1 look$ l "o :o lab\r$ "u a v agreeable s5se ( 8 own m]its & importance4 ,( ! two ladies1 "o 0 well advanc$ 9 ye>s2 b ! high-back$ oak5 *air 9 :i* %e sat1 0 n m upright ?an %e4 ,dress$ ) ! utmo/ nicety & precision1 9 a qua9t mixture ( by-gone co/ume1 ) "s slight concessions to ! prevail+ ta/e1 :i* r s]v$ to po9t ! old /yle pleasantly ?an to impair its effect1 %e sat1 9 a /ately mann]1 ) h] h&s fold$ on ! table be=e h]4 ,h] eyes 7& age _h dimm$ b little ( _! brightness7 7 att5tively ^u h] "y companion4 ,! y\ng] lady 0 9 ! lovely bloom & spr+-"t ( womanhood2 at t age1 :51 if ev] angels be = ,god's good purposes en?ron$ 9 mortal =ms1 !y may be1 )\t impiety1 suppos$ to abide 9 su* z h]s4 ,%e 0 n pa/ sev5te54 ,ca/ 9 s slight & exquisite a m\ld2 s mild & g5tle2 s pure & beautiful2 t e>? seem$ n h] elem5t1 nor its r\gh creatures h] fit companions4 ,! v intellig5ce t %one 9 h] deep blue eye1 & 0 /amp$ ^u h] noble head1 seem$ sc>cely ( h] age1 or ( ! _w2 & yet ! *ang+ expression ( sweetness & good hum\r1 ! ?\s& lights t play$ ab\t ! face1 & left no %ad[ !re2 above all1 ! smile1 ! *e]ful1 happy smile1 7 made = ,home1 & fireside peace & happ9ess4 ,%e 0 busily engag$ 9 ! little (fices ( ! table4 ,*anc+ to raise h] eyes z ! eld] lady 0 reg>d+ h]1 %e playfully put back h] hair1 :i* 0 simply braid$ on h] =ehead2 & ?rew into h] beam+ look1 su* an expression ( affection & artless lovel9ess1 t bless$ spirits might h smil$ to look ^u h]4 #8,& ,brittles has be5 gone upw>ds ( an h\r1 has he8' ask$ ! old lady1 aft] a pause4 #8,an h\r & twelve m9utes1 ma'am1' repli$ ,mr4 ,giles1 ref]r+ to a silv] wat*1 :i* he drew =? by a black ribbon4 #8,he is always sl[1' rem>k$ ! old lady4 #8,brittles always 0 a sl[ boy1 ma'am1' repli$ ! att5dant4 ,& see+1 by ! bye1 t ,brittles _h be5 a sl[ boy = upw>ds ( ?irty ye>s1 !re appe>$ no great probability ( 8 ev] be+ a fa/ "o4 #8,he gets worse in/ead ( bett]1 ,i ?9k1' said ! eld] lady4 #8,x is v inexcusable 9 him if he /ops to play ) any o!r boys1' said ! "y lady1 smil+4 ,mr4 ,giles 0 app>5tly consid]+ ! propriety ( indulg+ 9 a respectful smile himself1 :5 a gig drove up to ! g>d5-gate3 out ( :i* !re jump$ a fat g5tleman1 :o ran /raight up to ! door3 & :o1 gett+ quickly into ! h\se by "s my/]i\s process1 bur/ into ! room1 & ne>ly ov]turn$ ,mr4 ,giles & ! breakfa/-table toge!r4 #8,i nev] he>d ( su* a ?+6' exclaim$ ! fat g5tleman4 #8,my de> ,mrs4 ,maylie--bless my s\l--9 ! sil5ce ( ! night1 too--,i nev] he>d ( su* a ?+6' ,) ^! expressions ( condol5ce1 ! fat g5tleman %ook h&s ) bo? ladies1 & draw+ up a *air1 inquir$ h[ !y f\nd !mselves4 #8,y ought to be dead2 positively dead ) ! fright1' said ! fat g5tleman4 #8,:y didn't y s5d8 ,bless me1 my man %\ld h come 9 a m9ute2 & s w\ld ,i2 & my assi/ant w\ld h be5 delight$2 or anybody1 ,i'm sure1 "u su* circum/ances4 ,de>1 de>6 ,s unexpect$6 ,9 ! sil5ce ( ! night1 too6' ,! doctor seem$ expecially tr\bl$ by ! fact ( ! robb]y hav+ be5 unexpect$1 & attempt$ 9 ! night-"t2 z if x 7 ! e/abli%$ cu/om ( g5tlem5 9 ! h\sebreak+ way to transact bus9ess at noon1 & to make an appo9tm5t1 by po/1 a day or two previ\s4 #8,& y1 ,miss ,rose1' said ! doctor1 turn+ to ! "y lady1 #8,i--' #8,oh6 v mu* s1 inde$1' said ,rose1 int]rupt+ him2 #8b !re is a poor creature up/airs1 :om aunt wi%es y to see4' #8,ah6 to be sure1' repli$ ! doctor1 #8s !re is4 ,t 0 y\r h&iwork1 ,giles1 ,i und]/&4' ,mr4 ,giles1 :o _h be5 fev]i%ly putt+ ! tea-cups to rights1 blu%$ v r$1 & said t he _h _h t hon\r4 #8,hon\r1 eh8' said ! doctor2 #8well1 ,i don't "k2 p]haps x's z hon\rable to hit a ?ief 9 a back kit*51 z to hit y\r man at twelve paces4 ,fancy t he fir$ 9 ! air1 & y've f\ght a duel1 ,giles4' ,mr4 ,giles1 :o ?\ght ?is light treatm5t ( ! matt] an unju/ attempt at dim9i%+ 8 glory1 answ]$ respectfully1 t x 0 n = ! l ( him to judge ab\t t2 b he r ?\ght x 0 no joke to ! opposite p>ty4 #8,gad1 t's true6' said ! doctor4 #8,:]e is he8 ,%[ me ! way4 ,i'll look 9 aga91 z ,i come d[n1 ,mrs4 ,maylie4 ,t's ! little w9d[ t he got 9 at1 eh8 ,well1 ,i c\ldn't h believ$ x6' ,talk+ all ! way1 he foll[$ ,mr4 ,giles up/airs2 & :ile he is go+ up/airs1 ! read] may be in=m$1 t ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 a surgeon 9 ! neighb\rhood1 kn[n ?r\gh a circuit ( t5 miles r\nd z #8! doctor1' _h gr[n fat1 m f good-hum\r ?an f good liv+3 & 0 z k9d & he>ty1 & )al z ecc5tric an old ba*elor1 z w be f\nd 9 five times t space1 by any explor] alive4 ,! doctor 0 abs5t1 mu* long] ?an ei!r he or ! ladies _h anticipat$4 ,a l>ge flat box 0 fet*$ out ( ! gig2 & a b$room bell 0 rung v (t52 & ! s]vants ran up & d[n /airs p]petually2 f :i* tok5s x 0 ju/ly conclud$ t some?+ important 0 go+ on above4 ,at l5g? he return$2 & 9 reply to an anxi\s inquiry aft] 8 pati5t2 look$ v my/]i\s1 & clos$ ! door1 c>efully4 #8,?is is a v extraord9>y ?+1 ,mrs4 ,maylie1' said ! doctor1 /&+ ) 8 back to ! door1 z if to keep x %ut4 #8,he is n 9 dang]1 ,i hope8' said ! old lady4 #8,:y1 t w\ld n be an extraord9>y ?+1 "u ! circum/ances1' repli$ ! doctor2 #8?\gh ,i don't ?9k he is4 ,h y se5 ! ?ief8' #8,no1' rejo9$ ! old lady4 #8,nor he>d any?+ ab\t him8' #8,no4' #8,i beg y\r p>don1 ma'am1 int]pos$ ,mr4 ,giles2 #8b ,i 0 go+ to tell y ab\t him :5 ,doctor ,losb]ne came 94' ,! fact 01 t ,mr4 ,giles _h n1 at fir/1 be5 able to br+ 8 m9d to ! av[al1 t he _h only %ot a boy4 ,su* comm5dations _h be5 be/[$ ^u 8 brav]y1 t he c\ld n1 = ! life ( him1 help po/pon+ ! explanation = a few delici\s m9utes2 dur+ :i* he _h fl\ri%$1 9 ! v z5i? ( a brief reputation = undaunt$ c\rage4 #8,rose wi%$ to see ! man1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 #8b ,i w\ldn't he> ( x4' #8,humph6' rejo9$ ! doctor4 #8,!re is no?+ v al>m+ 9 8 appe>ance4 ,h y any objection to see him 9 my pres5ce8' #8,if x be necess>y1' repli$ ! old lady1 #8c]ta9ly n4' #8,!n ,i ?9k x is necess>y1' said ! doctor2 #8at all ev5ts1 ,i am q sure t y w\ld deeply regret n hav+ done s1 if y po/pon$ x4 ,he is p]fectly quiet & com=table n[4 ,all[ me--,miss ,rose1 w y p]mit me8 ,n ! slighte/ fe>1 ,i pl$ge y my hon\r6' ,,*apt] ,,xxx -- ,,relates ,,:at ,,oliv]',s ,,new ,,visitors ,,?\ght ,,( ,,him ,) _m loquaci\s assurances t !y w\ld be agreeably surpris$ 9 ! aspect ( ! crim9al1 ! doctor drew ! "y lady's arm ?r\gh "o ( 82 & (f]+ 8 dis5gag$ h& to ,mrs4 ,maylie1 l$ !m1 ) mu* c]emony & /atel9ess1 up/airs4 #8,n[1' said ! doctor1 9 a :isp]1 z he s(tly turn$ ! h&le ( a b$room-door1 #8let u he> :at y ?9k ( him4 ,he has n be5 %av$ v rec5tly1 b he don't look at all f]oci\s not)/&+4 ,/op1 ?\gh6 ,let me fir/ see t he is 9 visit+ ord]4' ,/epp+ be=e !m1 he look$ into ! room4 ,motion+ !m to advance1 he clos$ ! door :5 !y _h ent]$2 & g5tly drew back ! curta9s ( ! b$4 ,^u x1 9 lieu ( ! dogg$1 black-visag$ ruffian !y _h expect$ to behold1 !re lay a m]e *ild3 worn ) pa9 & exhau/ion1 & sunk into a deep sleep4 ,8 w\nd$ arm1 b\nd & spl9t]$ up1 0 cross$ ^u 8 brea/2 8 head recl9$ ^u ! o!r arm1 :i* 0 half hidd5 by 8 long hair1 z x /ream$ ov] ! pill[4 ,! hone/ g5tleman held ! curta9 9 8 h&1 & look$ on1 = a m9ute or s1 9 sil5ce4 ,:il/ he 0 wat*+ ! pati5t ?us1 ! y\ng] lady glid$ s(tly pa/1 & seat+ h]self 9 a *air by ! b$side1 ga!r$ ,oliv]'s hair f 8 face4 ,z %e /oop$ ov] him1 h] te>s fell ^u 8 =ehead4 ,! boy /irr$1 & smil$ 9 8 sleep1 z ?\gh ^! m>ks ( pity & compassion _h awak5$ "s pleasant dream ( a love & affection he _h nev] kn[n4 ,?us1 a /ra9 ( g5tle music1 or ! rippl+ ( wat] 9 a sil5t place1 or ! od\r ( a fl[]1 or ! m5tion ( a famili> ^w1 w sometimes call up sudd5 dim remembrances ( sc5es t nev] 71 9 ?is life2 :i* vani% l a brea?2 :i* "s brief memory ( a happi] exi/5ce1 long gone by1 w\ld seem to h awak5$2 :i* no volunt>y ex]tion ( ! m9d c ev] recall4 #8,:at c ?is mean8' exclaim$ ! eld] lady4 #8,?is poor *ild c nev] h be5 ! pupil ( robb]s6' #8,vice1' said ! surgeon1 replac+ ! curta91 #8takes up h] abode 9 _m temples2 & :o c say t a fair outside %ell n en%r9e h]8' #8,b at s e>ly an age6' urg$ ,rose4 #8,my de> "y lady1' rejo9$ ! surgeon1 m\rnfully %ak+ 8 head2 #8crime1 l dea?1 is n conf9$ to ! old & )]$ alone4 ,! y\nge/ & faire/ are too (t5 its *os5 victims4' #8,b1 c y--oh6 c y really believe t ?is delicate boy has be5 ! volunt>y associate ( ! wor/ outca/s ( society8' said ,rose4 ,! surgeon %ook 8 head1 9 a mann] :i* intimat$ t he fe>$ x 0 v possible2 & obs]v+ t !y might di/urb ! pati5t1 l$ ! way into an adjo9+ ap>tm5t4 #8,b ev5 if he has be5 wick$1' pursu$ ,rose1 #8?9k h[ "y he is2 ?9k t he may nev] h kn[n a "m's love1 or ! com=t ( a home2 t ill-usage & bl[s1 or ! want ( bread1 may h driv5 him to h]d ) m5 :o h =c$ him to guilt4 ,aunt1 de> aunt1 = m]cy's sake1 ?9k ( ?is1 be=e y let !m drag ?is sick *ild to a prison1 :i* 9 any case mu/ be ! grave ( all 8 *ances ( am5dm5t4 ,oh6 z y love me1 & "k t ,i h nev] felt ! want ( p>5ts 9 y\r goodness & affection1 b t ,i might h done s1 & might h be5 equally helpless & unprotect$ ) ?is poor *ild1 h pity ^u him be=e x is too late6' #8,my de> love1' said ! eld] lady1 z %e fold$ ! weep+ girl to h] bosom1 #8d y ?9k ,i w\ld h>m a hair ( 8 head8' #8,oh1 no6' repli$ ,rose1 eag]ly4 #8,no1 surely1' said ! old lady2 #8my days are draw+ to _! close3 & may m]cy be %[n to me z ,i %[ x to o!rs6 ,:at c ,i d to save him1 sir8' #8,let me ?9k1 ma'am1' said ! doctor2 #8let me ?9k4' ,mr4 ,losb]ne ?ru/ 8 h&s into 8 pockets1 & took sev]al turns up & d[n ! room2 (t5 /opp+1 & balanc+ himself on 8 toes1 & fr[n+ frightfully4 ,aft] v>i\s exclamations ( #8,i've got x n[' & #8no1 ,i hav5't1' & z _m r5ewals ( ! walk+ & fr[n+1 he at l5g? made a dead halt1 & spoke z foll[s3 #8,i ?9k if y give me a full & unlimit$ commission to bully ,giles1 & t little boy1 ,brittles1 ,i c manage x4 ,giles is a fai?ful fell[ & an old s]vant1 ,i "k2 b y c make x up to him 9 a ?\s& ways1 & rew>d him = be+ su* a good %ot besides4 ,y don't object to t8' #8,unless !re is "s o!r way ( pres]v+ ! *ild1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,!re is no o!r1' said ! doctor4 #8,no o!r1 take my ^w = x4' #8,!n my aunt inve/s y ) full p[]1' said ,rose1 smil+ ?r\gh h] te>s2 #8b pray don't be h>d] ^u ! poor fell[s ?an is indisp5sably necess>y4' #8,y seem to ?9k1' retort$ ! doctor1 #8t ev]ybody is dispos$ to be h>d-he>t$ to-day1 except y\rself1 ,miss ,rose4 ,i only hope1 = ! sake ( ! ris+ male sex g5]ally1 t y may be f\nd 9 z vuln]able & s(t-he>t$ a mood by ! fir/ eligible "y fell[ :o appeals to y\r compassion2 & ,i wi% ,i 7 a "y fell[1 t ,i might avail myself1 on ! spot1 ( su* a fav\rable opportunity = do+ s1 z ! pres5t4' #8,y are z great a boy z poor ,brittles himself1' return$ ,rose1 blu%+4 #8,well1' said ! doctor1 laugh+ he>tily1 #8t is no v difficult matt]4 ,b to return to ?is boy4 ,! great po9t ( our agreem5t is yet to come4 ,he w wake 9 an h\r or s1 ,i d>e say2 & al?\gh ,i h told t ?ick-head$ con/able-fell[ d[n/airs t he musn't be mov$ or spok5 to1 on p]il ( 8 life1 ,i ?9k we may conv]se ) him )\t dang]4 ,n[ ,i make ?is /ipulation--t ,i %all exam9e him 9 y\r pres5ce1 & t1 if1 f :at he says1 we judge1 & ,i c %[ to ! satisfaction ( y\r cool reason1 t he is a real & ?or\gh bad "o 7:i* is m ?an possible71 he %all be left to 8 fate1 )\t any f>!r int]f]5ce on my "p1 at all ev5ts4' #8,oh no1 aunt6' entreat$ ,rose4 #8,oh yes1 aunt6' said ! doctor4 #8,is is a b>ga98' #8,he _c be h>d5$ 9 vice1' said ,rose2 #8,x is impossible4' #8,v good1' retort$ ! doctor2 #8!n s mu* ! m reason = acc$+ to my proposition4' ,f9ally ! treaty 0 ent]$ into2 & ! p>ties !reunto sat d[n to wait1 ) "s impati5ce1 until ,oliv] %\ld awake4 ,! pati5ce ( ! two ladies 0 de/9$ to und]go a long] trial ?an ,mr4 ,losb]ne _h l$ !m to expect2 = h\r aft] h\r pass$ on1 & /ill ,oliv] slumb]$ heavily4 ,x 0 ev5+1 inde$1 be=e ! k9d-he>t$ doctor br\ght !m ! intellig5ce1 t he 0 at l5g? suffici5tly re/or$ to be spok5 to4 ,! boy 0 v ill1 he said1 & weak f ! loss ( blood2 b 8 m9d 0 s tr\bl$ ) anxiety to disclose some?+1 t he deem$ x bett] to give him ! opportunity1 ?an to insi/ ^u 8 rema9+ quiet until next morn+3 :i* he %\ld o!rwise h done4 ,! conf]5ce 0 a long "o4 ,oliv] told !m all 8 simple hi/ory1 & 0 (t5 compell$ to /op1 by pa9 & want ( /r5g?4 ,x 0 a solemn ?+1 to he>1 9 ! d>k5$ room1 ! feeble voice ( ! sick *ild rec\nt+ a we>y catalogue ( evils & calamities :i* h>d m5 _h br\ght ^u him4 ,oh6 if :5 we oppress & gr9d our fell[-creatures1 we be/[$ b "o ?\ght on ! d>k evid5ces ( human error1 :i*1 l d5se & heavy cl\ds1 are ris+1 sl[ly x is true1 b n less surely1 to ,heav51 to p\r _! aft]-v5geance on our heads2 if we he>d b "o in/ant1 9 imag9ation1 ! deep te/imony ( dead m5's voices1 :i* no p[] c /ifle1 & no pride %ut out2 :]e w\ld be ! injury & inju/ice1 ! suff]+1 mis]y1 cruelty1 & wrong1 t ea* day's life br+s ) x6 ,oliv]'s pill[ 0 smoo!d by g5tle h&s t night2 & lovel9ess & virtue wat*$ him z he slept4 ,he felt calm & happy1 & c\ld h di$ )\t a murmur4 ,! mom5t\s int]view 0 no soon] conclud$1 & ,oliv] compos$ to re/ aga91 ?an ! doctor1 aft] wip+ 8 eyes1 & condemn+ !m = be+ weak all at once1 betook himself d[n/airs to op5 ^u ,mr4 ,giles4 ,& f9d+ nobody ab\t ! p>l\rs1 x occurr$ to him1 t he c\ld p]haps orig9ate ! proce$+s ) bett] effect 9 ! kit*52 s into ! kit*5 he w5t4 ,!re 7 assembl$1 9 t l[] h\se ( ! dome/ic p>liam5t1 ! wom5-s]vants1 ,mr4 ,brittles1 ,mr4 ,giles1 ! t9k] 7:o _h receiv$ a special invitation to regale himself = ! rema9d] ( ! day1 9 consid]ation ( 8 s]vices71 & ! con/able4 ,! latt] g5tleman _h a l>ge /aff1 a l>ge head1 l>ge features1 & l>ge half-boots2 & he look$ z if he _h be5 tak+ a proportionate all[ance ( ale--z inde$ he _h4 ,! adv5tures ( ! previ\s night 7 /ill "u discussion2 = ,mr4 ,giles 0 expatiat+ ^u 8 pres5ce ( m9d1 :5 ! doctor ent]$2 ,mr4 ,brittles1 ) a mug ( ale 9 8 h&1 0 corroborat+ ev]y?+1 be=e 8 sup]ior said x4 #8,sit /ill6' said ! doctor1 wav+ 8 h&4 #8,?ank y1 sir1 said ,mr4 ,giles4 #8,misses wi%$ "s ale to be giv5 out1 sir2 & z ,i felt no ways incl9$ = my own little room1 sir1 & 0 dispos$ = company1 ,i am tak+ m9e among #8em "h4' ,brittles head$ a l[ murmur1 by :i* ! ladies & g5tlem5 g5]ally 7 und]/ood to express ! gratification !y d]iv$ f ,mr4 ,giles's condesc5sion4 ,mr4 ,giles look$ r\nd ) a patronis+ air1 z mu* z to say t s long z !y behav$ prop]ly1 he w\ld nev] des]t !m4 #8,h[ is ! pati5t to-night1 sir8' ask$ ,giles4 #8,s-s'2 return$ ! doctor4 #8,i am afraid y h got y\rself into a scrape !re1 ,mr4 ,giles4' #8,i hope y don't mean to say1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 trembl+1 #8t he's go+ to die4 ,if ,i ?\ght x1 ,i %\ld nev] be happy aga94 ,i w\ldn't cut a boy (f3 no1 n ev5 ,brittles "h2 n = all ! plate 9 ! c\nty1 sir4' #8,t's n ! po9t1' said ! doctor1 my/]i\sly4 #8,mr4 ,giles1 are y a ,prote/ant8' #8,yes1 sir1 ,i hope s1' falt]$ ,mr4 ,giles1 :o _h turn$ v pale4 #8,& :at are y1 boy8' said ! doctor1 turn+ %>ply ^u ,brittles4 #8,"l bless me1 sir6' repli$ ,brittles1 />t+ viol5tly2 #8,i'm ! same z ,mr4 ,giles1 sir4' #8,!n tell me ?is1' said ! doctor1 #8bo? ( y1 bo? ( y6 ,are y go+ to take ^u y\rselves to swe>1 t t boy up/airs is ! boy t 0 put ?r\gh ! little w9d[ la/ night8 ,out ) x6 ,come6 ,we are prep>$ = y6' ,! doctor1 :o 0 univ]sally consid]$ "o ( ! be/-temp]$ creatures on e>?1 made ?is dem& 9 su* a dreadful tone ( ang]1 t ,giles & ,brittles1 :o 7 consid]ably muddl$ by ale & excitem5t1 />$ at ea* o!r 9 a /ate ( /upefaction4 #8,pay att5tion to ! reply1 con/able1 w y8' said ! doctor1 %ak+ 8 =ef+] ) great solemnity ( mann]1 & tapp+ ! bridge ( 8 nose ) x1 to bespeak ! ex]cise ( t wor?y's utmo/ acut5ess4 #8,some?+ may come ( ?is be=e long4' ,! con/able look$ z wise z he c\ld1 & took up 8 /aff ( (fice3 :i* _h be5 recl9+ indol5tly 9 ! *imney-corn]4 #8,x's a simple "q ( id5tity1 y w obs]ve1' said ! doctor4 #8,t's :at x is1 sir1' repli$ ! con/able1 c\gh+ ) great viol5ce2 = he _h f9i%$ 8 ale 9 a hurry1 & "s ( x _h gone ! wrong way4 #8,"h's ! h\se brok5 into1' said ! doctor1 #8& a c\ple ( m5 cat* "o mom5t's glimpse ( a boy1 9 ! mid/ ( gunp[d] smoke1 & 9 all ! di/raction ( al>m & d>kness4 ,"h's a boy comes to t v same h\se1 next morn+1 & because he happ5s to h 8 arm ti$ up1 ^! m5 lay viol5t h&s ^u him--by do+ :i*1 !y place 8 life 9 great dang]--& swe> he is ! ?ief4 ,n[1 ! "q is1 :e!r ^! m5 are ju/ifi$ by ! fact2 if n1 9 :at situation d !y place !mselves8' ,! con/able nodd$ pr(\ndly4 ,he said1 if t wasn't law1 he w\ld be glad to "k :at 04 #8,i ask y aga91' ?und]$ ! doctor1 #8are y1 on y\r solemn oa?s1 able to id5tify t boy8' ,brittles look$ d\btfully at ,mr4 ,giles2 ,mr4 ,giles look$ d\btfully at ,brittles2 ! con/able put 8 h& beh9d 8 e>1 to cat* ! reply2 ! two wom5 & ! t9k] lean$ =w>d to li/52 ! doctor glanc$ ke5ly r\nd2 :5 a r+ 0 he>d at ! gate1 & at ! same mom5t1 ! s\nd ( :eels4 #8,x's ! runn]s6' cri$ ,brittles1 to all appe>ance mu* reliev$4 #8,! :at8' exclaim$ ! doctor1 agha/ 9 8 turn4 #8,! ,b[ ,/reet (fic]s1 sir1' repli$ ,brittles1 tak+ up a c&le2 #8me & ,mr4 ,giles s5t = #8em ?is morn+4' #8,:at8' cri$ ! doctor4 #8,yes1' repli$ ,brittles2 #8,i s5t a message up by ! coa*man1 & ,i only wond] !y w]5't "h be=e1 sir4' #8,y did1 did y8 ,!n conf\nd y\r--sl[ coa*es d[n "h2 t's all1' said ! doctor1 walk+ away4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxi -- ,,involves ,a ,,critical ,,position #8,:o's t8' inquir$ ,brittles1 op5+ ! door a little way1 ) ! *a9 up1 & peep+ out1 %ad+ ! c&le ) 8 h&4 #8,op5 ! door1' repli$ a man outside2 #8x's ! (fic]s f ,b[ ,/reet1 z 0 s5t to to-day4' ,mu* com=t$ by ?is assurance1 ,brittles op5$ ! door to its full wid?1 & confront$ a portly man 9 a great-coat2 :o walk$ 91 )\t say+ any?+ m1 & wip$ 8 %oes on ! mat1 z coolly z if he liv$ !re4 #8,j s5d somebody out to relieve my mate1 w y1 "y man8' said ! (fic]2 #8he's 9 ! gig1 a-m9d+ ! prad4 ,h y got a coa* #8u "h1 t y c\ld put x up 91 = five or t5 m9utes8' ,brittles reply+ 9 ! affirmative1 & po9t+ out ! build+1 ! portly man /epp$ back to ! g>d5-gate1 & help$ 8 companion to put up ! gig3 :ile ,brittles light$ !m1 9 a /ate ( great admiration4 ,?is done1 !y return$ to ! h\se1 &1 be+ %[n into a p>l\r1 took (f _! great-coats & hats1 & %[$ l :at !y 74 ,! man :o _h knock$ at ! door1 0 a /\t p]sonage ( middle height1 ag$ ab\t fifty3 ) %9y black hair1 cropp$ pretty close2 half-:isk]s1 a r\nd face1 & %>p eyes4 ,! o!r 0 a r$-head$1 bony man1 9 top-boots2 ) a r ill-fav\r$ c\nt5ance1 & a turn$-up s9i/]-look+ nose4 #8,tell y\r gov]nor t ,bla!rs & ,duff is "h1 w y8' said ! /\t] man1 smoo?+ d[n 8 hair1 & lay+ a pair ( h&cuffs on ! table4 #8,oh6 ,good-ev5+1 ma/]4 ,c ,i h a ^w or two ) y 9 private1 if y please8' ,?is 0 address$ to ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 :o n[ made 8 appe>ance2 t g5tleman1 motion+ ,brittles to retire1 br\ght 9 ! two ladies1 & %ut ! door4 #8,?is is ! lady ( ! h\se1' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 motion+ t[>ds ,mrs4 ,maylie4 ,mr4 ,bla!rs made a b[4 ,be+ desir$ to sit d[n1 he put 8 hat on ! floor1 & tak+ a *air1 motion$ to ,duff to d ! same4 ,! latt] g5tleman1 :o did n appe> q s mu* accu/om$ to good society1 or q s mu* at 8 ease 9 x--"o ( ! two--seat$ himself1 aft] und]go+ sev]al muscul> affections ( ! limbs1 & ! head ( 8 /ick into 8 m\?1 ) "s emb>rassm5t4 #8,n[1 ) reg>d to ?is "h robb]y1 ma/]1' said ,bla!rs4 #8,:at are ! circum/ances8' ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 :o appe>$ desir\s ( ga9+ "t1 rec\nt$ !m at great l5g?1 & ) mu* circumlocution4 ,messrs4 ,bla!rs & ,duff look$ v kn[+ mean:ile1 & occasionally ex*ang$ a nod4 #8,i c't say1 = c]ta91 till ,i see ! "w1 ( c\rse1' said ,bla!rs2 #8b my op9ion at once is1--,i don't m9d committ+ myself to t ext5t1--t ?is wasn't done by a yokel2 eh1 ,duff8' #8,c]ta9ly n1' repli$ ,duff4 #8,&1 translat+ ! ^w yokel = ! b5efit ( ! ladies1 ,i appreh5d y\r mean+ to be1 t ?is attempt 0 n made by a c\ntryman8' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 ) a smile4 #8,t's x1 ma/]1' repli$ ,bla!rs4 #8,?is is all ab\t ! robb]y1 is x8' #8,all1' repli$ ! doctor4 #8,n[1 :at is ?is1 ab\t ?is "h boy t ! s]vants are a-talk+ on8' said ,bla!rs4 #8,no?+ at all1' repli$ ! doctor4 #8,"o ( ! fright5$ s]vants *ose to take x into 8 head1 t he _h some?+ to d ) ?is attempt to break into ! h\se2 b x's nons5se3 %e] absurdity4' #8,w]y easy dispos$ (1 if x is1' rem>k$ ,duff4 #8,:at he says is q correct1' obs]v$ ,bla!rs1 nodd+ 8 head 9 a confirmatory way1 & play+ c>elessly ) ! h&cuffs1 z if !y 7 a pair ( ca/anets4 #8,:o is ! boy8 ,:at acc\nt does he give ( himself8 ,:]e did he come f8 ,he didn't drop out ( ! cl\ds1 did he1 ma/]8' #8,( c\rse n1' repli$ ! doctor1 ) a n]v\s glance at ! two ladies4 #8,i "k 8 :ole hi/ory3 b we c talk ab\t t pres5tly4 ,y w\ld l1 fir/1 to see ! place :]e ! ?ieves made _! attempt1 ,i suppose8' #8,c]ta9ly1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bla!rs4 #8,we _h bett] inspect ! premises fir/1 & exam9e ! s]vants aft]w>ds4 ,t's ! usual way ( do+ bus9ess4' ,lights 7 !n procur$2 & ,messrs4 ,bla!rs & ,duff1 att5d$ by ! native con/able1 ,brittles1 ,giles1 & ev]ybody else 9 %ort1 w5t into ! little room at ! end ( ! passage & look$ out at ! w9d[2 & aft]w>ds w5t r\nd by way ( ! lawn1 & look$ 9 at ! w9d[2 & aft] t1 _h a c&le h&$ out to inspect ! %utt] )2 & aft] t1 a lant]n to trace ! foot/eps )2 & aft] t1 a pit*=k to poke ! bu%es )4 ,?is done1 amid/ ! brea?less int]e/ ( all behold]s1 !y came 9 aga92 & ,mr4 ,giles & ,brittles 7 put ?r\gh a melodramatic repres5tation ( _! %>e 9 ! previ\s night's adv5tures3 :i* !y p]=m$ "s six times ov]3 contradict+ ea* o!r1 9 n m ?an "o important respect1 ! fir/ "t1 & 9 n m ?an a doz5 ! la/4 ,?is consummation be+ arriv$ at1 ,bla!rs & ,duff cle>$ ! room1 & held a long c\ncil toge!r1 comp>$ ) :i*1 = secrecy & solemnity1 a consultation ( great doctors on ! knottie/ po9t 9 m$ic9e1 w\ld be m]e *ild's play4 ,mean:ile1 ! doctor walk$ up & d[n ! next room 9 a v uneasy /ate2 & ,mrs4 ,maylie & ,rose look$ on1 ) anxi\s faces4 #8,^u my ^w1' he said1 mak+ a halt1 aft] a great numb] ( v rapid turns1 #8,i h>dly "k :at to d4' #8,surely1' said ,rose1 #8! poor *ild's /ory1 fai?fully repeat$ to ^! m51 w be suffici5t to exon]ate him4' #8,i d\bt x1 my de> "y lady1' said ! doctor1 %ak+ 8 head4 #8,i don't ?9k x w\ld exon]ate him1 ei!r ) !m1 or ) legal function>ies ( a high] grade4 ,:at is he1 aft] all1 !y w\ld say8 ,a runaway4 ,judg$ by m]e worldly consid]ations & probabilities1 8 /ory is a v d\btful "o4' #8,y believe x1 surely8' int]rupt$ ,rose4 #8,i believe x1 /range z x is2 & p]haps ,i may be an old fool = do+ s1' rejo9$ ! doctor2 #8b ,i don't ?9k x is exactly ! tale = a practical police-(fic]1 nev]!less4' #8,:y n8' dem&$ ,rose4 #8,because1 my pretty cross-exam9]1' repli$ ! doctor3 #8because1 view$ ) _! eyes1 !re are _m ugly po9ts ab\t x2 he c only prove ! p>ts t look ill1 & none ( ^? t look well4 ,conf\nd ! fell[s1 !y w h ! :y & ! :]e=e1 & w take no?+ = grant$4 ,on 8 own %[+1 y see1 he has be5 ! companion ( ?ieves = "s "t pa/2 he has be5 c>ri$ to a police-(fic]1 on a *>ge ( pick+ a g5tleman's pocket2 he has be5 tak5 away1 =cibly1 f t g5tleman's h\se1 to a place :i* he _c describe or po9t out1 & ( ! situation ( :i* he has n ! remote/ idea4 ,he is br\ght d[n to ,*]tsey1 by m5 :o seem to h tak5 a viol5t fancy to him1 :e!r he w or no2 & is put ?r\gh a w9d[ to rob a h\se2 & !n1 j at ! v mom5t :5 he is go+ to al>m ! inmates1 & s d ! v ?+ t w\ld set him all to rights1 !re ru%es into ! way1 a blund]+ dog ( a half-br$ butl]1 & %oots him6 ,z if on purpose to prev5t 8 do+ any good = himself6 ,don't y see all ?is8' #8,i see x1 ( c\rse1' repli$ ,rose1 smil+ at ! doctor's impetuosity2 #8b /ill ,i d n see any?+ 9 x1 to crim9ate ! poor *ild4' #8,no1' repli$ ! doctor2 #8( c\rse n6 ,bless ! bright eyes ( y\r sex6 ,!y nev] see1 :e!r = good or bad1 m ?an "o side ( any "q2 & t is1 always1 ! "o :i* fir/ pres5ts itself to !m4' ,hav+ giv5 v5t to ?is result ( exp]i5ce1 ! doctor put 8 h&s into 8 pockets1 & walk$ up & d[n ! room ) ev5 great] rapidity ?an be=e4 #8,! m ,i ?9k ( x1' said ! doctor1 #8! m ,i see t x w occasion endless tr\ble & difficulty if we put ^! m5 9 possession ( ! boy's real /ory4 ,i am c]ta9 x w n be believ$2 & ev5 if !y c d no?+ to him 9 ! end1 /ill ! dragg+ x =w>d1 & giv+ publicity to all ! d\bts t w be ca/ ^u x1 mu/ int]f]e1 mat]ially1 ) y\r b5evol5t plan ( rescu+ him f mis]y4' #8,oh6 :at is to be done8' cri$ ,rose4 #8,de>1 de>6 :y did !y s5d = ^! p8' #8,:y1 inde$6' exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,i w\ld n h _h !m "h1 = ! _w4' #8,all ,i "k is1' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 at la/3 sitt+ d[n ) a k9d ( desp]ate calmness1 #8t we mu/ try & c>ry x (f ) a bold face4 ,! object is a good "o1 & t mu/ be our excuse4 ,! boy has /rong symptoms ( fev] ^u him1 & is 9 no condition to be talk$ to any m2 t's "o com=t4 ,we mu/ make ! be/ ( x2 & if bad be ! be/1 x is no fault ( ours4 ,come 96' #8,well1 ma/]1' said ,bla!rs1 ent]+ ! room foll[$ by 8 colleague1 & mak+ ! door fa/1 be=e he said any m4 #8,?is w>n't a put-up ?+4' #8,& :at ! devil's a put-up ?+8' dem&$ ! doctor1 impati5tly4 #8,we call x a put-up robb]y1 ladies1' said ,bla!rs1 turn+ to !m1 z if he piti$ _! ignorance1 b _h a contempt = ! doctor's1 #8:5 ! s]vants is 9 x4' #8,nobody suspect$ !m1 9 ?is case1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,w]y likely n1 ma'am1' repli$ ,bla!rs2 #8b !y might h be5 9 x1 = all t4' #8,m likely on t w]y acc\nt1' said ,duff4 #8,we f9d x 0 a t[n h&1' said ,bla!rs1 cont9u+ 8 report2 #8= ! /yle ( "w is fir/-rate4' #8,w]y pretty inde$ x is1' rem>k$ ,duff1 9 an und]tone4 #8,!re 0 two ( #8em 9 x1' cont9u$ ,bla!rs2 #8& !y _h a boy ) #8em2 t's pla9 f ! size ( ! w9d[4 ,t's all to be said at pres5t4 ,we'll see ?is lad t y've got up/airs at once1 if y please4' #8,p]haps !y w take some?+ to dr9k fir/1 ,mrs4 ,maylie8' said ! doctor3 8 face bright5+1 z if "s new ?\ght _h occurr$ to him4 #8,oh6 to be sure6' exclaim$ ,rose1 eag]ly4 #8,y %all h x imm$iately1 if y w4' #8,:y1 ?ank y1 miss6' said ,bla!rs1 draw+ 8 coat-sleeve across 8 m\?2 #8x's dry "w1 ?is sort ( duty4 ,any?9k t's h&y1 miss2 don't put y\rself out ( ! way1 on our acc\nts4' #8,:at %all x be8' ask$ ! doctor1 foll[+ ! "y lady to ! sidebo>d4 #8,a little drop ( spirits1 ma/]1 if x's all ! same1' repli$ ,bla!rs4 #8,x's a cold ride f ,london1 ma'am2 & ,i always f9d t spirits comes home w>m] to ! feel+s4' ,?is int]e/+ communication 0 address$ to ,mrs4 ,maylie1 :o receiv$ x v graci\sly4 ,:ile x 0 be+ convey$ to h]1 ! doctor slipp$ out ( ! room4 #8,ah6' said ,mr4 ,bla!rs3 n hold+ 8 w9e-glass by ! /em1 b grasp+ ! bottom betwe5 ! ?umb & =ef+] ( 8 left h&3 & plac+ x 9 front ( 8 *e/2 #8,i h se5 a good _m pieces ( bus9ess l ?is1 9 my "t1 ladies4' #8,t crack d[n 9 ! back lane at ,edmonton1 ,bla!rs1' said ,mr4 ,duff1 assi/+ 8 colleague's memory4 #8,t 0 some?+ 9 ?is way1 w>n't x8' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bla!rs2 #8t 0 done by ,conkey ,*ickwe$1 t 04' #8,y always gave t to him' repli$ ,duff4 #8,x 0 ! ,family ,pet1 ,i tell y4 ,conkey hadn't any m to d ) x ?an ,i _h4' #8,get out6' retort$ ,mr4 ,bla!rs2 #8,i "k bett]4 ,d y m9d t "t :5 ,conkey 0 robb$ ( 8 money1 ?\gh8 ,:at a />t t 06 ,bett] ?an any novel-book ,i ev] see6' #8,:at 0 t8' inquir$ ,rose3 anxi\s to enc\rage any symptoms ( good-hum\r 9 ! unwelcome visitors4 #8,x 0 a robb]y1 miss1 t h>dly anybody w\ld h be5 d[n ^u1' said ,bla!rs4 #8,?is "h ,conkey ,*ickwe$--' #8,conkey means ,nosey1 ma'am1' int]pos$ ,duff4 #8,( c\rse ! lady kn[s t1 don't %e8' dem&$ ,mr4 ,bla!rs4 #8,always int]rupt+1 y are1 p>tn]6 ,?is "h ,conkey ,*ickwe$1 miss1 kept a public-h\se ov] ,battlebridge way1 & he _h a cell>1 :]e a good _m "y lords w5t to see cock-fight+1 & badg]-draw+1 & t2 & a w]y intellectual mann] ! sports 0 conduct$ 91 = ,i've se5 #8em (f'en4 ,he w>n't "o ( ! family1 at t "t2 & "o night he 0 robb$ ( ?ree hundr$ & tw5ty-sev5 gu9eas 9 a canvas bag1 t 0 /ole out ( 8 b$room 9 ! dead ( night1 by a tall man ) a black pat* ov] 8 eye1 :o _h conceal$ himself "u ! b$1 & aft] committ+ ! robb]y1 jump$ slap out ( w9d[3 :i* 0 only a /ory high4 ,he 0 w]y quick ab\t x4 ,b ,conkey 0 quick1 too2 = he fir$ a blund]buss art] him1 & r\s$ ! neighb\rhood4 ,!y set up a hue-&-cry1 directly1 & :5 !y came to look ab\t #8em1 f\nd t ,conkey _h hit ! robb]2 = !re 0 traces ( blood1 all ! way to "s pal+s a good di/ance (f2 & !re !y lo/ #8em4 ,h[ev]1 he _h made (f ) ! blunt2 &1 consequ5tly1 ! "n ( ,mr4 ,*ickwe$1 lic5s$ witl]1 appe>$ 9 ! ,gazette among ! o!r bankrupts2 & all mann] ( b5efits & subscriptions1 & ,i don't "k :at all1 0 got up = ! poor man1 :o 0 9 a w]y l[ /ate ( m9d ab\t 8 loss1 & w5t up & d[n ! /reets1 = ?ree or f\r days1 a pull+ 8 hair (f 9 su* a desp]ate mann] t _m p 0 afraid he might be go+ to make away ) himself4 ,"o day he came up to ! (fice1 all 9 a hurry1 & _h a private int]view ) ! magi/rate1 :o1 aft] a deal ( talk1 r+s ! bell1 & ord]s ,jem ,spy]s 9 7,jem 0 a active (fic]71 & tells him to g & assi/ ,mr4 ,*ickwe$ 9 appreh5d+ ! man z robb$ 8 h\se4 8,i see him1 ,spy]s10 said ,*ickwe$1 8pass my h\se ye/]day morn+10 8,:y didn't y up1 & coll> him60 says ,spy]s4 8,i 0 s /ruck all ( a heap1 t y might h fractur$ my skull ) a too?pick10 says ! poor man2 8b we're sure to h him2 = betwe5 t5 & elev5 o'clock at night he pass$ aga940 ,spy]s no soon] he>d ?is1 ?an he put "s clean l95 & a comb1 9 8 pocket1 9 case he %\ld h to /op a day or two2 & away he goes1 & sets himself d[n at "o ( ! public-h\se w9d[s beh9d ! little r$ curta91 ) 8 hat on1 all ready to bolt out1 at a mom5t's notice4 ,he 0 smok+ 8 pipe "h1 late at night1 :5 all ( a sudd5 ,*ickwe$ ro>s out1 8,"h he is6 ,/op ?ief6 ,murd]60 ,jem ,spy]s da%es out2 & !re he sees ,*ickwe$1 a-te>+ d[n ! /reet full cry4 ,away goes ,spy]s2 on goes ,*ickwe$2 r\nd turns ! p2 ev]ybody ro>s out1 8,?ieves60 & ,*ickwe$ himself keeps on %\t+1 all ! "t1 l mad4 ,spy]s loses sight ( him a m9ute z he turns a corn]2 %oots r\nd2 sees a little cr[d2 dives 92 8,:i* is ! man80 8,d--me60 says ,*ickwe$1 8,i've lo/ him aga960 ,x 0 a rem>kable occurr5ce1 b he w>n't to be se5 n[h]e1 s !y w5t back to ! public-h\se4 ,next morn+1 ,spy]s took 8 old place1 & look$ out1 f beh9d ! curta91 = a tall man ) a black pat* ov] 8 eye1 till 8 own two eyes a*$ aga94 ,at la/1 he c\ldn't help %utt+ #8em1 to ease #8em a m9ute2 & ! v mom5t he did s1 he he>s ,*ickwe$ a-ro>+ out1 8,"h he is60 ,(f he />ts once m1 ) ,*ickwe$ half-way d[n ! /reet ahead ( him2 & aft] twice z long a run z ! ye/]day's "o1 ! man's lo/ aga96 ,?is 0 done1 once or twice m1 till "o-half ! neighb\rs gave out t ,mr4 ,*ickwe$ _h be5 robb$ by ! devil1 :o 0 play+ tricks ) him art]w>ds2 & ! o!r half1 t poor ,mr4 ,*ickwe$ _h gone mad ) grief4' #8,:at did ,jem ,spy]s say8' inquir$ ! doctor2 :o _h return$ to ! room %ortly aft] ! comm5cem5t ( ! /ory4 #8,jem ,spy]s1' resum$ ! (fic]1 #8= a long "t said no?+ at all1 & li/5$ to ev]y?+ )\t seem+ to1 :i* %[$ he und]/ood 8 bus9ess4 ,b1 "o morn+1 he walk$ into ! b>1 & tak+ out 8 snuffbox1 says 8,*ickwe$1 ,i've f\nd out :o done ?is "h robb]y40 8,h y80 said ,*ickwe$4 8,oh1 my de> ,spy]s1 only let me h w5geance1 & ,i %all die cont5t$6 ,oh1 my de> ,spy]s1 :]e is ! villa960 8,come60 said ,spy]s1 (f]+ him a p9* ( snuff1 8none ( t gammon6 ,y did x y\rself40 ,s he _h2 & a good bit ( money he _h made by x1 too2 & nobody w\ld nev] h f\nd x out1 if he hadn't be5 s preci\s anxi\s to keep up appe>ances6' said ,mr4 ,bla!rs1 putt+ d[n 8 w9e-glass1 & cl9k+ ! h&cuffs toge!r4 #8,v curi\s1 inde$1' obs]v$ ! doctor4 #8,n[1 if y please1 y c walk up/airs4' #8,if y please1 sir1' return$ ,mr4 ,bla!rs4 ,closely foll[+ ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 ! two (fic]s asc5d$ to ,oliv]'s b$room2 ,mr4 ,giles prec$+ ! p>ty1 ) a light$ c&le4 ,oliv] _h be5 doz+2 b look$ worse1 & 0 m fev]i% ?an he _h appe>$ yet4 ,be+ assi/$ by ! doctor1 he manag$ to sit up 9 b$ = a m9ute or s2 & look$ at ! /rang]s )\t at all und]/&+ :at 0 go+ =w>d--9 fact1 )\t seem+ to recollect :]e he 01 or :at _h be5 pass+4 #8,?is1' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 speak+ s(tly1 b ) great vehem5ce not)/&+1 #8?is is ! lad1 :o1 be+ accid5tly w\nd$ by a spr+-gun 9 "s boyi% trespass on ,mr4 ,:at-d' ye-call-him's gr\nds1 at ! back "h1 comes to ! h\se = assi/ance ?is morn+1 & is imm$iately laid hold ( & maltreat$1 by t +5i\s g5tleman ) ! c&le 9 8 h&3 :o has plac$ 8 life 9 consid]able dang]1 z ,i c pr(essionally c]tify4' ,messrs4 ,bla!rs & ,duff look$ at ,mr4 ,giles1 z he 0 ?us recomm5d$ to _! notice4 ,! bewild]$ butl] gaz$ f !m t[>ds ,oliv]1 & f ,oliv] t[>ds ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 ) a mo/ ludicr\s mixture ( fe> & p]plexity4 #8,y don't mean to d5y t1 ,i suppose8' said ! doctor1 lay+ ,oliv] g5tly d[n aga94 #8,x 0 all done = !--= ! be/1 sir1' answ]$ ,giles4 #8,i am sure ,i ?\ght x 0 ! boy1 or ,i w\ldn't h m$dl$ ) him4 ,i am n ( an inhuman disposition1 sir4' #8,?\ght x 0 :at boy8' inquir$ ! s5ior (fic]4 #8,! h\sebreak]'s boy1 sir6' repli$ ,giles4 #8,!y--!y c]ta9ly _h a boy4' #8,well8 ,d y ?9k s n[8' inquir$ ,bla!rs4 #8,?9k :at1 n[8' repli$ ,giles1 look+ vacantly at 8 que/ion]4 #8,?9k x's ! same boy1 ,/upid-head8' rejo9$ ,bla!rs1 impati5tly4 #8,i don't "k2 ,i really don't "k1' said ,giles1 ) a rueful c\nt5ance4 #8,i c\ldn't swe> to him4' #8,:at d y ?9k8' ask$ ,mr4 ,bla!rs4 #8,i don't "k :at to ?9k1' repli$ poor ,giles4 #8,i don't ?9k x is ! boy2 inde$1 ,i'm almo/ c]ta9 t x isn't4 ,y "k x c't be4' #8,has ?is man be5 a-dr9k+1 sir8' inquir$ ,bla!rs1 turn+ to ! doctor4 #8,:at a preci\s muddle-head$ *ap y are6' said ,duff1 address+ ,mr4 ,giles1 ) supreme contempt4 ,mr4 ,losb]ne _h be5 feel+ ! pati5t's pulse dur+ ?is %ort dialogue2 b he n[ rose f ! *air by ! b$side1 & rem>k$1 t if ! (fic]s _h any d\bts ^u ! subject1 !y w\ld p]haps l to /ep into ! next room1 & h ,brittles be=e !m4 ,act+ ^u ?is sugge/ion1 !y adj\rn$ to a neighb\r+ ap>tm5t1 :]e ,mr4 ,brittles1 be+ call$ 91 involv$ himself & 8 respect$ sup]ior 9 su* a wond]ful maze ( fre% contradictions & impossibilities1 z t5d$ to ?r[ no p>ticul> light on any?+1 b ! fact ( 8 own /rong my/ification2 except1 inde$1 8 decl>ations t he %\ldn't "k ! real boy1 if he 7 put be=e him t in/ant2 t he _h only tak5 ,oliv] to be he1 because ,mr4 ,giles _h said he 02 & t ,mr4 ,giles _h1 five m9utes previ\sly1 admitt$ 9 ! kit*51 t he began to be v mu* afraid he _h be5 a little too ha/y4 ,among o!r +5i\s surmises1 ! "q 0 !n rais$1 :e!r ,mr4 ,giles _h really hit anybody2 & ^u exam9ation ( ! fell[ pi/ol to t :i* he _h fir$1 x turn$ out to h no m de/ructive load+ ?an gunp[d] & br[n pap]3 a discov]y :i* made a consid]able impression on ev]ybody b ! doctor1 :o _h drawn ! ball ab\t t5 m9utes be=e4 ,^u no "o1 h[ev]1 did x make a great] impression ?an on ,mr4 ,giles himself2 :o1 aft] lab\r+1 = "s h\rs1 "u ! fe> ( hav+ mortally w\nd$ a fell[-creature1 eag]ly caught at ?is new idea1 & fav\r$ x to ! utmo/4 ,f9ally1 ! (fic]s1 )\t tr\bl+ !mselves v mu* ab\t ,oliv]1 left ! ,*]tsey con/able 9 ! h\se1 & took up _! re/ = t night 9 ! t[n2 promis+ to return ! next morn+4 ,) ! next morn+1 !re came a rum\r1 t two m5 & a boy 7 9 ! cage at ,k+/on1 :o _h be5 appreh5d$ ov] night "u suspici\s circum/ances2 & to ,k+/on ,messrs4 ,bla!rs & ,duff j\rney$ accord+ly4 ,! suspici\s circum/ances1 h[ev]1 resolv+ !mselves1 on inve/igation1 into ! "o fact1 t !y _h be5 discov]$ sleep+ "u a hay/ack2 :i*1 al?\gh a great crime1 is only puni%able by imprisonm5t1 & is1 9 ! m]ciful eye ( ! ,engli% law1 & its compreh5sive love ( all ! ,k+'s subjects1 held to be no satisfactory pro(1 9 ! abs5ce ( all o!r evid5ce1 t ! sleep]1 or sleep]s1 h committ$ burgl>y accompani$ ) viol5ce1 & h !re=e r5d]$ !mselves liable to ! puni%m5t ( dea?2 ,messrs4 ,bla!rs & ,duff came back aga91 z wise z !y w5t4 ,9 %ort1 aft] "s m exam9ation1 & a great deal m conv]sation1 a neighb\r+ magi/rate 0 readily induc$ to take ! jo9t bail ( ,mrs4 ,maylie & ,mr4 ,losb]ne = ,oliv]'s appe>ance if he %\ld ev] be call$ ^u2 & ,bla!rs & ,duff1 be+ rew>d$ ) a c\ple ( gu9eas1 return$ to t[n ) divid$ op9ions on ! subject ( _! exp$ition3 ! latt] g5tleman on a mature consid]ation ( all ! circum/ances1 incl9+ to ! belief t ! burgl>i\s attempt _h orig9at$ ) ! ,family ,pet2 & ! =m] be+ equally dispos$ to conc$e ! full m]it ( x to ! great ,mr4 ,conkey ,*ickwe$4 ,mean:ile1 ,oliv] gradually ?rove & prosp]$ "u ! unit$ c>e ( ,mrs4 ,maylie1 ,rose1 & ! k9d-he>t$ ,mr4 ,losb]ne4 ,if f]v5t pray]s1 gu%+ f he>ts ov]*>g$ ) gratitude1 be he>d 9 heav5--& if !y be n1 :at pray]s are6--! bless+s :i* ! orphan *ild call$ d[n ^u !m1 sunk into _! s\ls1 diffus+ peace & happ9ess4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxii -- ,,( ,,! ,,happy ,,life ,,oliv] ,,began ,,to ,,lead ,,) ,,8 ,,k9d ,,fri5ds ,oliv]'s ail+s 7 nei!r slight nor few4 ,9 addition to ! pa9 & delay att5dant on a brok5 limb1 8 exposure to ! wet & cold _h br\ght on fev] & ague3 :i* hung ab\t him = _m weeks1 & r$uc$ him sadly4 ,b1 at l5g?1 he began1 by sl[ degrees1 to get bett]1 & to be able to say sometimes1 9 a few te>ful words1 h[ deeply he felt ! goodness ( ! two sweet ladies1 & h[ ard5tly he hop$ t :5 he grew /rong & well aga91 he c\ld d some?+ to %[ 8 gratitude2 only some?+1 :i* w\ld let !m see ! love & duty ) :i* 8 brea/ 0 full2 some?+1 h[ev] slight1 :i* w\ld prove to !m t _! g5tle k9dness _h n be5 ca/ away2 b t ! poor boy :om _! *>ity _h rescu$ f mis]y1 or dea?1 0 eag] to s]ve !m ) 8 :ole he>t & s\l4 #8,poor fell[6' said ,rose1 :5 ,oliv] _h be5 "o day feebly endeav\r+ to utt] ! words ( ?ankfulness t rose to 8 pale lips2 #8y %all h _m opportunities ( s]v+ u1 if y w4 ,we are go+ into ! c\ntry1 & my aunt int5ds t y %all accompany u4 ,! quiet place1 ! pure air1 & all ! pleasure & beauties ( spr+1 w re/ore y 9 a few days4 ,we w employ y 9 a hundr$ ways1 :5 y c be> ! tr\ble4' #8,! tr\ble6' cri$ ,oliv]4 #8,oh6 de> lady1 if ,i c\ld b "w = y2 if ,i c\ld only give y pleasure by wat]+ y\r fl[]s1 or wat*+ y\r birds1 or runn+ up & d[n ! :ole day long1 to make y happy2 :at w\ld ,i give to d x6' #8,y %all give no?+ at all1' said ,miss ,maylie1 smil+2 #8=1 z ,i told y be=e1 we %all employ y 9 a hundr$ ways2 & if y only take half ! tr\ble to please u1 t y promise n[1 y w make me v happy inde$4' #8,happy1 ma'am6' cri$ ,oliv]2 #8h[ k9d ( y to say s6' #8,y w make me happi] ?an ,i c tell y1' repli$ ! "y lady4 #8,to ?9k t my de> good aunt %\ld h be5 ! means ( rescu+ any "o f su* sad mis]y z y h describ$ to u1 w\ld be an unspeakable pleasure to me2 b to "k t ! object ( h] goodness & compassion 0 s9c]ely grateful & atta*$1 9 consequ5ce1 w\ld delight me1 m ?an y c well imag9e4 ,d y und]/& me8' %e inquir$1 wat*+ ,oliv]'s ?\ghtful face4 #8,oh yes1 ma'am1 yes6' repli$ ,oliv] eag]ly2 #8b ,i 0 ?9k+ t ,i am ungrateful n[4' #8,to :om8' inquir$ ! "y lady4 #8,to ! k9d g5tleman1 & ! de> old nurse1 :o took s mu* c>e ( me be=e1' rejo9$ ,oliv]4 #8,if !y knew h[ happy ,i am1 !y w\ld be pleas$1 ,i am sure4' #8,i am sure !y w\ld1' rejo9$ ,oliv]'s b5efactress2 #8& ,mr4 ,losb]ne has already be5 k9d en\gh to promise t :5 y are well en\gh to be> ! j\rney1 he w c>ry y to see !m4' #8,has he1 ma'am8' cri$ ,oliv]1 8 face bright5+ ) pleasure4 #8,i don't "k :at ,i %all d = joy :5 ,i see _! k9d faces once aga96' ,9 a %ort "t ,oliv] 0 suffici5tly recov]$ to und]go ! fatigue ( ?is exp$ition4 ,"o morn+ he & ,mr4 ,losb]ne set out1 accord+ly1 9 a little c>riage :i* belong$ to ,mrs4 ,maylie4 ,:5 !y came to ,*]tsey ,bridge1 ,oliv] turn$ v pale1 & utt]$ a l\d exclamation4 #8,:at's ! matt] ) ! boy8' cri$ ! doctor1 z usual1 all 9 a bu/le4 #8,d y see any?+--he> any?+--feel any?+--eh8' #8,t1 sir1' cri$ ,oliv]1 po9t+ out ( ! c>riage w9d[4 #8,t h\se6' #8,yes2 well1 :at ( x8 ,/op coa*man4 ,pull up "h1' cri$ ! doctor4 #8,:at ( ! h\se1 my man2 eh8' #8,! ?ieves--! h\se !y took me to6' :isp]$ ,oliv]4 #8,! devil x is6' cri$ ! doctor4 #8,hallo1 !re6 let me out6' ,b1 be=e ! coa*man c\ld dism\nt f 8 box1 he _h tumbl$ out ( ! coa*1 by "s means or o!r2 &1 runn+ d[n to ! des]t$ t5em5t1 began kick+ at ! door l a madman4 #8,halloa8' said a little ugly hump-back$ man3 op5+ ! door s sudd5ly1 t ! doctor1 f ! v impetus ( 8 la/ kick1 ne>ly fell =w>d into ! passage4 #8,:at's ! matt] "h8' #8,matt]6' exclaim$ ! o!r1 coll>+ him1 )\t a mom5t's reflection4 #8,a good deal4 ,robb]y is ! matt]4' #8,!re'll be ,murd] ! matt]1 too1' repli$ ! hump-back$ man1 coolly1 #8if y don't take y\r h&s (f4 ,d y he> me8' #8,i he> y1' said ! doctor1 giv+ 8 captive a he>ty %ake4 #8,:]e's--conf\nd ! fell[1 :at's 8 rascally "n--,sikes2 t's x4 ,:]e's ,sikes1 y ?ief8' ,! hump-back$ man />$1 z if 9 excess ( amazem5t & indignation2 !n1 twi/+ himself1 dext]\sly1 f ! doctor's grasp1 gr[l$ =? a volley ( horrid oa?s1 & retir$ into ! h\se4 ,be=e he c\ld %ut ! door1 h[ev]1 ! doctor _h pass$ into ! p>l\r1 )\t a ^w ( p>ley4 ,he look$ anxi\sly r\nd2 n an article ( furniture2 n a ve/ige ( any?+1 animate or inanimate2 n ev5 ! position ( ! cupbo>ds2 answ]$ ,oliv]'s description6 #8,n[6' said ! hump-back$ man1 :o _h wat*$ him ke5ly1 #8:at d y mean by com+ into my h\se1 9 ?is viol5t way8 ,d y want to rob me1 or to murd] me8 ,:i* is x8' #8,did y ev] "k a man come out to d ei!r1 9 a *>iot & pair1 y ridicul\s old vampire8' said ! irritable doctor4 #8,:at d y want1 !n8' dem&$ ! hun*back4 #8,w y take y\rself (f1 be=e ,i d y a mis*ief8 ,curse y6' #8,z soon z ,i ?9k prop]1' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 look+ into ! o!r p>l\r2 :i*1 l ! fir/1 bore no resemblance :atev] to ,oliv]'s acc\nt ( x4 #8,i %all f9d y out1 "s day1 my fri5d4' #8,w y8' sne]$ ! ill-fav\r$ cripple4 #8,if y ev] want me1 ,i'm "h4 ,i hav5't liv$ "h mad & all alone1 = five-&-tw5ty ye>s1 to be sc>$ by y4 ,y %all pay = ?is2 y %all pay = ?is4' ,& s say+1 ! mis-%ap5 little demon set up a yell1 & danc$ ^u ! gr\nd1 z if wild ) rage4 #8,/upid en\gh1 ?is1' mutt]$ ! doctor to himself2 #8! boy mu/ h made a mi/ake4 ,"h6 ,put t 9 y\r pocket1 & %ut y\rself up aga94' ,) ^! words he flung ! hun*back a piece ( money1 & return$ to ! c>riage4 ,! man foll[$ to ! *>iot door1 utt]+ ! wilde/ imprecations & curses all ! way2 b z ,mr4 ,losb]ne turn$ to speak to ! driv]1 he look$ into ! c>riage1 & ey$ ,oliv] = an in/ant ) a glance s %>p & fi]ce & at ! same "t s furi\s & v9dictive1 t1 wak+ or sleep+1 he c\ld n =get x = mon?s aft]w>ds4 ,he cont9u$ to utt] ! mo/ fe>ful imprecations1 until ! driv] _h resum$ 8 seat2 & :5 !y 7 once m on _! way1 !y c\ld see him "s di/ance beh9d3 beat+ 8 feet ^u ! gr\nd1 & te>+ 8 hair1 9 transports ( real or pret5d$ rage4 #8,i am an ass6' said ! doctor1 aft] a long sil5ce4 #8,did y "k t be=e1 ,oliv]8' #8,no1 sir4' #8,!n don't =get x ano!r "t4' #8,an ass1' said ! doctor aga91 aft] a fur!r sil5ce ( "s m9utes4 #8,ev5 if x _h be5 ! "r place1 & ! "r fell[s _h be5 !re1 :at c\ld ,i h done1 s+le-h&$8 ,& if ,i _h _h assi/ance1 ,i see no good t ,i %\ld h done1 except lead+ to my own exposure1 & an unavoidable /atem5t ( ! mann] 9 :i* ,i h hu%$ up ?is bus9ess4 ,t w\ld h s]v$ me "r1 ?\gh4 ,i am always involv+ myself 9 "s scrape or o!r1 by act+ on impulse4 ,x might h done me good4' ,n[1 ! fact 0 t ! excell5t doctor _h nev] act$ ^u any?+ b impulse all ?r\gh 8 life1 & x 0 no bad complim5t to ! nature ( ! impulses :i* gov]n$ him1 t s f> f be+ involv$ 9 any peculi> tr\bles or mis=tunes1 he _h ! w>me/ respect & e/eem ( all :o knew him4 ,if ! tru? mu/ be told1 he 0 a little out ( temp]1 = a m9ute or two1 at be+ disappo9t$ 9 procur+ corroborative evid5ce ( ,oliv]'s /ory on ! v fir/ occasion on :i* he _h a *ance ( obta9+ any4 ,he soon came r\nd aga91 h[ev]2 & f9d+ t ,oliv]'s replies to 8 que/ions1 7 /ill z /raight=w>d & consi/5t1 & /ill deliv]$ ) z mu* app>5t s9c]ity & tru?1 z !y _h ev] be51 he made up 8 m9d to atta* full cr$5ce to !m1 f t "t =?4 ,z ,oliv] knew ! "n ( ! /reet 9 :i* ,mr4 ,br[nl[ resid$1 !y 7 enabl$ to drive /raight ?i!r4 ,:5 ! coa* turn$ into x1 8 he>t beat s viol5tly1 t he c\ld sc>cely draw 8 brea?4 #8,n[1 my boy1 :i* h\se is x8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,losb]ne4 #8,t6 ,t6' repli$ ,oliv]1 po9t+ eag]ly out ( ! w9d[4 #8,! :ite h\se4 ,oh6 make ha/e6 ,pray make ha/e6 ,i feel z if ,i %\ld die3 x makes me tremble s4' #8,come1 come6' said ! good doctor1 patt+ him on ! %\ld]4 #8,y w see !m directly1 & !y w be ov]joy$ to f9d y safe & well4' #8,oh6 ,i hope s6' cri$ ,oliv]4 #8,!y 7 s good to me2 s v1 v good to me4' ,! coa* roll$ on4 ,x /opp$4 ,no2 t 0 ! wrong h\se2 ! next door4 ,x w5t on a few paces1 & /opp$ aga94 ,oliv] look$ up at ! w9d[s1 ) te>s ( happy expectation c\rs+ d[n 8 face4 ,alas6 ! :ite h\se 0 empty1 & !re 0 a bill 9 ! w9d[4 #8,to ,let4' #8,knock at ! next door1' cri$ ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 tak+ ,oliv]'s arm 9 84 #8,:at has become ( ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 :o us$ to live 9 ! adjo9+ h\se1 d y "k8' ,! s]vant did n "k2 b w\ld g & inquire4 ,%e pres5tly return$1 & said1 t ,mr4 ,br[nl[ _h sold (f 8 goods1 & gone to ! ,we/ ,indies1 six weeks be=e4 ,oliv] clasp$ 8 h&s1 & sank feebly backw>d4 #8,has 8 h\sekeep] gone too8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 aft] a mom5t's pause4 #8,yes1 sir'2 repli$ ! s]vant4 #8,! old g5tleman1 ! h\sekeep]1 & a g5tleman :o 0 a fri5d ( ,mr4 ,br[nl['s1 all w5t toge!r4' #8,!n turn t[>ds home aga91' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne to ! driv]2 #8& don't /op to bait ! horses1 till y get out ( ?is conf\nd$ ,london6' #8,! book-/all keep]1 sir8' said ,oliv]4 #8,i "k ! way !re4 ,see him1 pray1 sir6 ,d see him6' #8,my poor boy1 ?is is disappo9tm5t en\gh = "o day1' said ! doctor4 #8,q en\gh = bo? ( u4 ,if we g to ! book-/all keep]'s1 we %all c]ta9ly f9d t he is dead1 or has set 8 h\se on fire1 or run away4 ,no2 home aga9 /raight6' ,& 9 ob$i5ce to ! doctor's impulse1 home !y w5t4 ,?is bitt] disappo9tm5t caus$ ,oliv] mu* sorr[ & grief1 ev5 9 ! mid/ ( 8 happ9ess2 = he _h pleas$ himself1 _m times dur+ 8 illness1 ) ?9k+ ( all t ,mr4 ,br[nl[ & ,mrs4 ,b$w9 w\ld say to him3 & :at delight x w\ld be to tell !m h[ _m long days & nights he _h pass$ 9 reflect+ on :at !y _h done = him1 & 9 bewail+ 8 cruel sep>ation f !m4 ,! hope ( ev5tually cle>+ himself ) !m1 too1 & expla9+ h[ he _h be5 =c$ away1 _h buoy$ him up1 & su/a9$ him1 "u _m ( 8 rec5t trials2 & n[1 ! idea t !y %\ld h gone s f>1 & c>ri$ ) !m ! belief t he 0 an impo/or & a robb]--a belief :i* might rema9 uncontradict$ to 8 dy+ day--0 almo/ m ?an he c\ld be>4 ,! circum/ance occasion$ no alt]ation1 h[ev]1 9 ! behavi\r ( 8 b5efactors4 ,aft] ano!r =tnight1 :5 ! f9e w>m wea!r _h fairly begun1 & e tree & fl[] 0 putt+ =? its "y leaves & ri* blossoms1 !y made prep>ations = quitt+ ! h\se at ,*]tsey1 = "s mon?s4 ,s5d+ ! plate1 :i* _h s excit$ ,fag9's cupidity1 to ! bank]'s2 & leav+ ,giles & ano!r s]vant 9 c>e ( ! h\se1 !y dep>t$ to a cottage at "s di/ance 9 ! c\ntry1 & took ,oliv] ) !m4 ,:o c describe ! pleasure & delight1 ! peace ( m9d & s(t tranquillity1 ! sickly boy felt 9 ! balmy air1 & among ! gre5 hills & ri* woods1 ( an inl& village6 ,:o c tell h[ sc5es ( peace & quietude s9k into ! m9ds ( pa9-worn dwell]s 9 close & noisy places1 & c>ry _! own fre%ness1 deep into _! jad$ he>ts6 ,m5 :o h liv$ 9 cr[d$1 p5t-up /reets1 ?r\gh lives ( toil1 & :o h nev] wi%$ = *ange2 m51 to :om cu/om has inde$ be5 second nature1 & :o h come almo/ to love ea* brick & /one t =m$ ! n>r[ b\nd>ies ( _! daily walks2 ev5 !y1 ) ! h& ( dea? ^u !m1 h be5 kn[n to ye>n at la/ = "o %ort glimpse ( ,nature's face2 &1 c>ri$ f> f ! sc5es ( _! old pa9s & pleasures1 h seem$ to pass at once into a new /ate ( be+4 ,crawl+ =?1 f day to day1 to "s gre5 sunny spot1 !y h _h su* memories wak5$ up )9 !m by ! sight ( ! sky1 & hill & pla91 & gli/5+ wat]1 t a =eta/e ( heav5 itself has soo!d _! quick decl9e1 & !y h sunk into _! tombs1 z peacefully z ! sun ^: sett+ !y wat*$ f _! lonely *amb] w9d[ b a few h\rs be=e1 fad$ f _! dim & feeble sight6 ,! memories :i* peaceful c\ntry sc5es call up1 are n ( ?is _w1 nor ( its ?\ghts & hopes4 ,_! g5tle influ5ce may tea* u h[ to weave fre% g>l&s = ! graves ( ^? we lov$3 may purify our ?\ghts1 & be> d[n be=e x old enmity & hatr$2 b b5ea? all ?is1 !re l+]s1 9 ! lea/ reflective m9d1 a vague & half-=m$ consci\sness ( hav+ held su* feel+s long be=e1 9 "s remote & di/ant "t1 :i* calls up solemn ?\ghts ( di/ant times to come1 & b5ds d[n pride & worldl9ess b5ea? x4 ,x 0 a lovely spot to :i* !y repair$4 ,oliv]1 ^: days _h be5 sp5t among squalid cr[ds1 & 9 ! mid/ ( noise & brawl+1 seem$ to ent] on a new exi/5ce !re4 ,! rose & honeysuckle clung to ! cottage walls2 ! ivy crept r\nd ! trunks ( ! trees2 & ! g>d5-fl[]s p]fum$ ! air ) delici\s od\rs4 ,h>d by1 0 a little *ur*y>d2 n cr[d$ ) tall unsightly grave/ones1 b full ( humble m\nds1 cov]$ ) fre% turf & moss3 b5ea? :i*1 ! old p ( ! village lay at re/4 ,oliv] (t5 w&]$ "h2 &1 ?9k+ ( ! wret*$ grave 9 :i* 8 "m lay1 w\ld sometimes sit him d[n & sob unse52 b1 :5 he rais$ 8 eyes to ! deep sky ov]head1 he w\ld cease to ?9k ( h] z ly+ 9 ! gr\nd1 & w\ld weep = h]1 sadly1 b )\t pa94 ,x 0 a happy "t4 ,! days 7 peaceful & s]5e2 ! nights br\ght ) !m nei!r fe> nor c>e2 no langui%+ 9 a wret*$ prison1 or associat+ ) wret*$ m52 no?+ b pleasant & happy ?\ghts4 ,e morn+ he w5t to a :ite-head$ old g5tleman1 :o liv$ ne> ! little *ur*3 :o taught him to read bett]1 & to write3 & :o spoke s k9dly1 & took su* pa9s1 t ,oliv] c\ld nev] try en\gh to please him4 ,!n1 he w\ld walk ) ,mrs4 ,maylie & ,rose1 & he> !m talk ( books2 or p]haps sit ne> !m1 9 "s %ady place1 & li/5 :il/ ! "y lady read3 :i* he c\ld h done1 until x grew too d>k to see ! lett]s4 ,!n1 he _h 8 own lesson = ! next day to prep>e2 & at ?is1 he w\ld "w h>d1 9 a little room :i* look$ into ! g>d51 till ev5+ came sl[ly on1 :5 ! ladies w\ld walk out aga91 & he ) !m3 li/5+ ) su* pleasure to all !y said3 & s happy if !y want$ a fl[] t he c\ld climb to rea*1 or _h =gott5 any?+ he c\ld run to fet*3 t he c\ld nev] be quick en\gh ab\t x4 ,:5 x became q d>k1 & !y return$ home1 ! "y lady w\ld sit d[n to ! piano1 & play "s pleasant air1 or s+1 9 a l[ & g5tle voice1 "s old song :i* x pleas$ h] aunt to he>4 ,!re w\ld be no c&les light$ at su* times z ^!2 & ,oliv] w\ld sit by "o ( ! w9d[s1 li/5+ to ! sweet music1 9 a p]fect rapture4 ,& :5 ,sunday came1 h[ diff]5tly ! day 0 sp5t1 f any way 9 :i* he _h ev] sp5t x yet6 & h[ happily too2 l all ! o!r days 9 t mo/ happy "t6 ,!re 0 ! little *ur*1 9 ! morn+1 ) ! gre5 leaves flutt]+ at ! w9d[s3 ! birds s++ )\t3 & ! sweet-smell+ air /eal+ 9 at ! l[ por*1 & fill+ ! homely build+ ) its fragrance4 ,! poor p 7 s neat & clean1 & knelt s rev]5tly 9 pray]1 t x seem$ a pleasure1 n a t$i\s duty1 _! assembl+ !re toge!r2 & ?\gh ! s++ might be rude1 x 0 real1 & s\nd$ m musical 7to ,oliv]'s e>s at lea/7 ?an any he _h ev] he>d 9 *ur* be=e4 ,!n1 !re 7 ! walks z usual1 & _m calls at ! clean h\ses ( ! lab\r+ m52 & at night1 ,oliv] read a *apt] or two f ! ,bible1 :i* he _h be5 /udy+ all ! week1 & 9 ! p]=mance ( :i* duty he felt m pr\d & pleas$1 ?an if he _h be5 ! cl]gyman himself4 ,9 ! morn+1 ,oliv] w\ld be a-foot by six o'clock1 roam+ ! fields1 & plund]+ ! h$ges1 f> & wide1 = nosegays ( wild fl[]s1 ) :i* he w\ld return lad51 home2 & :i* x took great c>e & consid]ation to arrange1 to ! be/ advantage1 = ! embelli%m5t ( ! breakfa/-table4 ,!re 0 fre% gr\ndsel1 too1 = ,miss ,maylie's birds1 ) :i* ,oliv]1 :o _h be5 /udy+ ! subject "u ! able tuition ( ! village cl]k1 w\ld decorate ! cages1 9 ! mo/ approv$ ta/e4 ,:5 ! birds 7 made all spruce & sm>t = ! day1 !re 0 usually "s little commission ( *>ity to execute 9 ! village2 or1 fail+ t1 !re 0 r>e cricket-play+1 sometimes1 on ! gre52 or1 fail+ t1 !re 0 always some?+ to d 9 ! g>d51 or ab\t ! plants1 to :i* ,oliv] 7:o _h /udi$ ?is sci5ce also1 "u ! same ma/]1 :o 0 a g>d5] by trade17 appli$ himself ) he>ty good-w1 until ,miss ,rose made h] appe>ance3 :5 !re 7 a ?\s& comm5dations to be be/[$ on all he _h done4 ,s ?ree mon?s glid$ away2 ?ree mon?s :i*1 9 ! life ( ! mo/ bless$ & fav\r$ ( mortals1 might h be5 unm+l$ happ9ess1 & :i*1 9 ,oliv]'s 7 true felicity4 ,) ! pure/ & mo/ amiable g5]osity on "o side2 & ! true/1 w>me/1 s\l-felt gratitude on ! o!r2 x is no wond] t1 by ! end ( t %ort "t1 ,oliv] ,twi/ _h become completely dome/icat$ ) ! old lady & h] niece1 & t ! f]v5t atta*m5t ( 8 "y & s5sitive he>t1 0 repaid by _! pride 91 & atta*m5t to1 himself4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxiii -- ,,:]e9 ,,! ,,happ9ess ,,( ,,oliv] ,,& ,,8 ,,fri5ds1 ,,exp]i5ces ,a ,,sudd5 ,,*eck ,spr+ flew swiftly by1 & summ] came4 ,if ! village _h be5 beautiful at fir/ x 0 n[ 9 ! full gl[ & luxuriance ( its ri*ness4 ,! great trees1 :i* _h look$ %runk5 & b>e 9 ! e>li] mon?s1 _h n[ bur/ into /rong life & heal?2 & /ret*+ =? _! gre5 arms ov] ! ?ir/y gr\nd1 conv]t$ op5 & nak$ spots into *oice nooks1 :]e 0 a deep & pleasant %ade f :i* to look ^u ! wide prospect1 /eep$ 9 sun%9e1 :i* lay /ret*$ beyond4 ,! e>? _h donn$ h] mantle ( brighte/ gre52 & %$ h] ri*e/ p]fumes abroad4 ,x 0 ! prime & vig\r ( ! ye>2 all ?+s 7 glad & fl\ri%+4 ,/ill1 ! same quiet life w5t on at ! little cottage1 & ! same *e]ful s]5ity prevail$ among its inmates4 ,oliv] _h long s9ce gr[n /\t & heal?y2 b heal? or sickness made no diff]5ce 9 8 w>m feel+s ( a great _m p4 ,he 0 /ill ! same g5tle1 atta*$1 affectionate creature t he _h be5 :5 pa9 & suff]+ _h wa/$ 8 /r5g?1 & :5 he 0 dep5d5t = e slight att5tion1 & com=t on ^? :o t5d$ him4 ,"o beautiful night1 :5 !y _h tak5 a long] walk ?an 0 cu/om>y ) !m3 = ! day _h be5 unusually w>m1 & !re 0 a brilliant moon1 & a light w9d _h sprung up1 :i* 0 unusually refre%+4 ,rose _h be5 9 high spirits1 too1 & !y _h walk$ on1 9 m]ry conv]sation1 until !y _h f> exce$$ _! ord9>y b\nds4 ,mrs4 ,maylie be+ fatigu$1 !y return$ m sl[ly home4 ,! "y lady m]ely ?r[+ (f h] simple bonnet1 sat d[n to ! piano z usual4 ,aft] runn+ ab/ract$ly ov] ! keys = a few m9utes1 %e fell into a l[ & v solemn air2 & z %e play$ x1 !y he>d a s\nd z if %e 7 weep+4 #8,rose1 my de>6' said ! eld] lady4 ,rose made no reply1 b play$ a little quick]1 z ?\gh ! words _h r\s$ h] f "s pa9ful ?\ghts4 #8,rose1 my love6' cri$ ,mrs4 ,maylie1 ris+ ha/ily1 & b5d+ ov] h]4 #8,:at is ?is8 ,9 te>s6 ,my de> *ild1 :at di/resses y8' #8,no?+1 aunt2 no?+1' repli$ ! "y lady4 #8,i don't "k :at x is2 ,i c't describe x2 b ,i feel--' #8,n ill1 my love8' int]pos$ ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,no1 no6 ,oh1 n ill6' repli$ ,rose3 %udd]+ z ?\gh "s deadly *illness 7 pass+ ov] h]1 :ile %e spoke2 #8,i %all be bett] pres5tly4 ,close ! w9d[1 pray6' ,oliv] ha/5$ to comply ) h] reque/4 ,! "y lady1 mak+ an ef=t to recov] h] *e]fulness1 /rove to play "s liveli] tune2 b h] f+]s dropp$ p[]less ov] ! keys4 ,cov]+ h] face ) h] h&s1 %e sank ^u a s(a1 & gave v5t to ! te>s :i* %e 0 n[ unable to repress4 #8,my *ild6' said ! eld]ly lady1 fold+ h] arms ab\t h]1 #8,i nev] saw y s be=e4' #8,i w\ld n al>m y if ,i c\ld avoid x1' rejo9$ ,rose2 #8b inde$ ,i h tri$ v h>d1 & _c help ?is4 ,i fe> ,i am ill1 aunt4' ,%e 01 inde$2 =1 :5 c&les 7 br\ght1 !y saw t 9 ! v %ort "t :i* _h elaps$ s9ce _! return home1 ! hue ( h] c\nt5ance _h *ang$ to a m>ble :it5ess4 ,its expression _h lo/ no?+ ( its beauty2 b x 0 *ang$2 & !re 0 an anxi\s hagg>d look ab\t ! g5tle face1 :i* x _h nev] worn be=e4 ,ano!r m9ute1 & x 0 suffus$ ) a crimson flu%3 & a heavy wildness came ov] ! s(t blue eye4 ,aga9 ?is disappe>$1 l ! %ad[ ?r[n by a pass+ cl\d2 & %e 0 once m deadly pale4 ,oliv]1 :o wat*$ ! old lady anxi\sly1 obs]v$ t %e 0 al>m$ by ^! appe>ances2 & s 9 tru?1 0 he2 b see+ t %e affect$ to make light ( !m1 he endeav\r$ to d ! same1 & !y s f> succe$$1 t :5 ,rose 0 p]suad$ by h] aunt to retire = ! night1 %e 0 9 bett] spirits2 & appe>$ ev5 9 bett] heal?3 assur+ !m t %e felt c]ta9 %e %\ld rise 9 ! morn+1 q well4 #8,i hope1' said ,oliv]1 :5 ,mrs4 ,maylie return$1 #8t no?+ is ! matt]8 ,%e don't look well to-night1 b--' ,! old lady motion$ to him n to speak2 & sitt+ h]self d[n 9 a d>k corn] ( ! room1 rema9$ sil5t = "s "t4 ,at l5g?1 %e said1 9 a trembl+ voice3 #8,i hope n1 ,oliv]4 ,i h be5 v happy ) h] = "s ye>s3 too happy1 p]haps4 ,x may be "t t ,i %\ld meet ) "s mis=tune2 b ,i hope x is n ?is4' #8,:at8' inquir$ ,oliv]4 #8,! heavy bl[1' said ! old lady1 #8( los+ ! de> girl :o has s long be5 my com=t & happ9ess4' #8,oh6 ,god =bid6' exclaim$ ,oliv]1 ha/ily4 #8,am5 to t1 my *ild6' said ! old lady1 wr++ h] h&s4 #8,surely !re is no dang] ( any?+ s dreadful8' said ,oliv]4 #8,two h\rs ago1 %e 0 q well4' #8,%e is v ill n[1' rejo9$ ,mrs4 ,maylies2 #8& w be worse1 ,i am sure4 ,my de>1 de> ,rose6 ,oh1 :at %all ,i d )\t h]6' ,%e gave way to su* great grief1 t ,oliv]1 suppress+ 8 own emotion1 v5tur$ to remon/rate ) h]2 & to beg1 e>ne/ly1 t1 = ! sake ( ! de> "y lady h]self1 %e w\ld be m calm4 #8,& consid]1 ma'am1' said ,oliv]1 z ! te>s =c$ !mselves into 8 eyes1 despite ( 8 ef=ts to ! contr>y4 #8,oh6 consid] h[ "y & good %e is1 & :at pleasure & com=t %e gives to all ab\t h]4 ,i am sure--c]ta9--q c]ta9--t1 = y\r sake1 :o are s good y\rself2 & = h] own2 & = ! sake ( all %e makes s happy2 %e w n die4 ,heav5 w nev] let h] die s "y4' #8,hu%6' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 lay+ h] h& on ,oliv]'s head4 #8,y ?9k l a *ild1 poor boy4 ,b y tea* me my duty1 not)/&+4 ,i _h =gott5 x = a mom5t1 ,oliv]1 b ,i hope ,i may be p>don$1 = ,i am old1 & h se5 en\gh ( illness & dea? to "k ! agony ( sep>ation f ! objects ( our love4 ,i h se5 en\gh1 too1 to "k t x is n always ! y\nge/ & be/ :o are sp>$ to ^? t love !m2 b ?is %\ld give u com=t 9 our sorr[2 = ,heav5 is j2 & su* ?+s tea* u1 impressively1 t !re is a bright] _w ?an ?is2 & t ! passage to x is spe$y4 ,god's w be done6 ,i love h]2 & ,he kn[s h[ well6' ,oliv] 0 surpris$ to see t z ,mrs4 ,maylie said ^! words1 %e *eck$ h] lam5tations z ?\gh by "o ef=t2 & draw+ h]self up z %e spoke1 became compos$ & firm4 ,he 0 /ill m a/oni%$ to f9d t ?is firmness la/$2 & t1 "u all ! c>e & wat*+ :i* ensu$1 ,mrs4 ,maylie 0 ev] ready & collect$3 p]=m+ all ! duties :i* _h devolv$ ^u h]1 /eadily1 &1 to all ext]nal appe>ances1 ev5 *e]fully4 ,b he 0 "y1 & did n "k :at /rong m9ds are capable (1 "u try+ circum/ances4 ,h[ %\ld he1 :5 _! possessors s seldom "k !mselves8 ,an anxi\s night ensu$4 ,:5 morn+ came1 ,mrs4 ,maylie's pr$ictions 7 b too well v]ifi$4 ,rose 0 9 ! fir/ /age ( a high & dang]\s fev]4 #8,we mu/ be active1 ,oliv]1 & n give way to useless grief1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 lay+ h] f+] on h] lip1 z %e look$ /eadily into 8 face2 #8?is lett] mu/ be s5t1 ) all possible exp$ition1 to ,mr4 ,losb]ne4 ,x mu/ be c>ri$ to ! m>ket-t[n3 :i* is n m ?an f\r miles (f1 by ! footpa? across ! field3 & !nce dispat*$1 by an express on horseback1 /raight to ,*]tsey4 ,! p at ! inn w und]take to d ?is3 & ,i c tru/ to y to see x done1 ,i "k4' ,oliv] c\ld make no reply1 b look$ 8 anxiety to be gone at once4 #8,"h is ano!r lett]1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 paus+ to reflect2 #8b :e!r to s5d x n[1 or wait until ,i see h[ ,rose goes on1 ,i sc>cely "k4 ,i w\ld n =w>d x1 unless ,i fe>$ ! wor/4' #8,is x = ,*]tsey1 too1 ma'am8' inquir$ ,oliv]2 impati5t to execute 8 commission1 & hold+ out 8 trembl+ h& = ! lett]4 #8,no1' repli$ ! old lady1 giv+ x to him me*anically4 ,oliv] glanc$ at x1 & saw t x 0 direct$ to ,h>ry ,maylie1 ,esquire1 at "s great "l's h\se 9 ! c\ntry2 :]e1 he c\ld n make out4 #8,%all x g1 ma'am8' ask$ ,oliv]1 look+ up1 impati5tly4 #8,i ?9k n1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,maylie1 tak+ x back4 #8,i w wait until to-morr[4' ,) ^! words1 %e gave ,oliv] h] purse1 & he />t$ (f1 )\t m delay1 at ! greate/ spe$ he c\ld mu/]4 ,swiftly he ran across ! fields1 & d[n ! little lanes :i* sometimes divid$ !m3 n[ almo/ hidd5 by ! high corn on ei!r side1 & n[ em]g+ on an op5 field1 :]e ! m[]s & haymak]s 7 busy at _! "w3 nor did he /op once1 save n[ & !n1 = a few seconds1 to recov] brea?1 until he came1 9 a great heat1 & cov]$ ) du/1 on ! little m>ket-place ( ! m>ket-t[n4 ,"h he paus$1 & look$ ab\t = ! inn4 ,!re 7 a :ite bank1 & a r$ brew]y1 & a yell[ t[n-hall2 & 9 "o corn] !re 0 a l>ge h\se1 ) all ! wood ab\t x pa9t$ gre53 be=e :i* 0 ! sign ( #8,! ,george4' ,to ?is he ha/5$1 z soon z x caught 8 eye4 ,he spoke to a po/boy :o 0 doz+ "u ! gateway2 & :o1 aft] he>+ :at he want$1 ref]r$ him to ! o/l]2 :o aft] he>+ all he _h to say aga91 ref]r$ him to ! l&lord2 :o 0 a tall g5tleman 9 a blue neckclo?1 a :ite hat1 drab bree*es1 & boots ) tops to mat*1 lean+ aga9/ a pump by ! /able-door1 pick+ 8 tee? ) a silv] too?pick4 ,?is g5tleman walk$ ) mu* delib]ation into ! b> to make out ! bill3 :i* took a long "t mak+ out3 & aft] x 0 ready1 & paid1 a horse _h to be saddl$1 & a man to be dress$1 :i* took up t5 good m9utes m4 ,mean:ile ,oliv] 0 9 su* a desp]ate /ate ( impati5ce & anxiety1 t he felt z if he c\ld h jump$ ^u ! horse himself1 & gallop$ away1 full te>1 to ! next /age4 ,at l5g?1 all 0 ready2 & ! little p>cel hav+ be5 h&$ up1 ) _m injunctions & entreaties = its spe$y deliv]y1 ! man set spurs to 8 horse1 & rattl+ ov] ! unev5 pav+ ( ! m>ket-place1 0 out ( ! t[n1 & gallop+ along ! turnpike-road1 9 a c\ple ( m9utes4 ,z x 0 some?+ to feel c]ta9 t assi/ance 0 s5t =1 & t no "t _h be5 lo/1 ,oliv] hurri$ up ! inn-y>d1 ) a some:at light] he>t4 ,he 0 turn+ out ( ! gateway :5 he accid5tly /umbl$ aga9/ a tall man wrapp$ 9 a cloak1 :o 0 at t mom5t com+ out ( ! inn door4 #8,hah6' cri$ ! man1 fix+ 8 eyes on ,oliv]1 & sudd5ly recoil+4 #8,:at ! devil's ?is8' #8,i beg y\r p>don1 sir1' said ,oliv]2 #8,i 0 9 a great hurry to get home1 & didn't see y 7 com+4' #8,dea?6' mutt]$ ! man to himself1 gl>+ at ! boy ) 8 l>ge d>k eyes4 #8,:o w\ld h ?\ght x6 ,gr9d him to a%es6 ,he'd />t up f a /one c(f91 to come 9 my way6' #8,i am sorry1' /amm]$ ,oliv]1 confus$ by ! /range man's wild look4 #8,i hope ,i h n hurt y6' #8,rot y6' murmur$ ! man1 9 a horrible passion2 betwe5 8 cl5*$ tee?2 #8if ,i _h only _h ! c\rage to say ! ^w1 ,i might h be5 free ( y 9 a night4 ,curses on y\r head1 & black dea? on y\r he>t1 y imp6 ,:at are y do+ "h8' ,! man %ook 8 fi/1 z he utt]$ ^! words incoh]5tly4 ,he advanc$ t[>ds ,oliv]1 z if ) ! int5tion ( aim+ a bl[ at him1 b fell viol5tly on ! gr\nd3 wri?+ & foam+1 9 a fit4 ,oliv] gaz$1 = a mom5t1 at ! /ruggles ( ! madman 7= su* he suppos$ him to be72 & !n d>t$ into ! h\se = help4 ,hav+ se5 him safely c>ri$ into ! hotel1 he turn$ 8 face homew>ds1 runn+ z fa/ z he c\ld1 to make up = lo/ "t3 & recall+ ) a great deal ( a/oni%m5t & "s fe>1 ! extraord9>y behavi\r ( ! p]son f :om he _h j p>t$4 ,! circum/ance did n dwell 9 8 recollection long1 h[ev]3 = :5 he rea*$ ! cottage1 !re 0 en\gh to occupy 8 m9d1 & to drive all consid]ations ( self completely f 8 memory4 ,rose ,maylie _h rapidly gr[n worse2 be=e mid-night %e 0 deliri\s4 ,a m$ical practition]1 :o resid$ on ! spot1 0 9 con/ant att5dance ^u h]2 & aft] fir/ see+ ! pati5t1 he _h tak5 ,mrs4 ,maylie aside1 & pron\nc$ h] disord] to be "o ( a mo/ al>m+ nature4 #8,9 fact1' he said1 #8x w\ld be little %ort ( a miracle1 if %e recov]$4' ,h[ (t5 did ,oliv] />t f 8 b$ t night1 & /eal+ out1 ) noiseless foot/ep1 to ! /aircase1 li/5 = ! slighte/ s\nd f ! sick *amb]6 ,h[ (t5 did a tremble %ake 8 frame1 & cold drops ( t]ror />t ^u 8 br[1 :5 a sudd5 trampl+ ( feet caus$ him to fe> t some?+ too dreadful to ?9k (1 _h ev5 !n occurr$6 ,& :at _h be5 ! f]v5cy ( all ! pray]s he _h ev] mutt]$1 comp>$ ) ^? he p\r$ =?1 n[1 9 ! agony & passion ( 8 supplication = ! life & heal? ( ! g5tle creature1 :o 0 tott]+ on ! deep grave's v]ge6 ,oh6 ! susp5se1 ! fe>ful1 acute susp5se1 ( /&+ idly by :ile ! life ( "o we de>ly love1 is trembl+ 9 ! balance6 ,oh6 ! rack+ ?\ghts t cr[d ^u ! m9d1 & make ! he>t beat viol5tly1 & ! brea? come ?ick1 by ! =ce ( ! images !y conjure up be=e x2 ! desp]ate anxiety to be do+ some?+ to relieve ! pa91 or less5 ! dang]1 :i* we h no p[] to alleviate2 ! s9k+ ( s\l & _s1 :i* ! sad remembrance ( our helplessness produces2 :at tortures c equal ^!2 :at reflections or endeav\rs c1 9 ! full tide & fev] ( ! "t1 allay !m6 ,morn+ came2 & ! little cottage 0 lonely & /ill4 ,p spoke 9 :isp]s2 anxi\s faces appe>$ at ! gate1 f "t to "t2 wom5 & *ildr5 w5t away 9 te>s4 ,all ! livelong day1 & = h\rs aft] x _h gr[n d>k1 ,oliv] pac$ s(tly up & d[n ! g>d51 rais+ 8 eyes e in/ant to ! sick *amb]1 & %udd]+ to see ! d>k5$ w9d[1 look+ z if dea? lay /ret*$ inside4 ,late t night1 ,mr4 ,losb]ne arriv$4 #8,x is h>d1' said ! good doctor1 turn+ away z he spoke2 #8s "y2 s mu* belov$2 b !re is v little hope4' ,ano!r morn+4 ,! sun %one brightly2 z brightly z if x look$ ^u no mis]y or c>e2 &1 ) e leaf & fl[] 9 full bloom ab\t h]2 ) life1 & heal?1 & s\nds & sights ( joy1 surr\nd+ h] on e side3 ! fair "y creature lay1 wa/+ fa/4 ,oliv] crept away to ! old *ur*y>d1 & sitt+ d[n on "o ( ! gre5 m\nds1 wept & pray$ = h]1 9 sil5ce4 ,!re 0 su* peace & beauty 9 ! sc5e2 s mu* ( brightness & mir? 9 ! sunny l&scape2 su* bli!some music 9 ! songs ( ! summ] birds2 su* fre$om 9 ! rapid flight ( ! rook1 c>e]+ ov]head2 s mu* ( life & joy\sness 9 all2 t1 :5 ! boy rais$ 8 a*+ eyes1 & look$ ab\t1 ! ?\ght in/9ctively occurr$ to him1 t ?is 0 n a "t = dea?2 t ,rose c\ld surely nev] die :5 humbl] ?+s 7 all s glad & gay2 t graves 7 = cold & *e]less w9t]3 n = sunlight & fragrance4 ,he almo/ ?\ght t %r\ds 7 = ! old & %runk52 & t !y nev] wrapp$ ! "y & graceful =m 9 _! gha/ly folds4 ,a knell f ! *ur* bell broke h>%ly on ^! y\?ful ?\ghts4 ,ano!r6 ,aga96 ,x 0 toll+ = ! fun]al s]vice4 ,a gr\p ( humble m\rn]s ent]$ ! gate3 we>+ :ite fav\rs2 = ! corpse 0 "y4 ,!y /ood uncov]$ by a grave2 & !re 0 a "m--a "m once--among ! weep+ tra94 ,b ! sun %one brightly1 & ! birds sang on4 ,oliv] turn$ homew>d1 ?9k+ on ! _m k9dnesses he _h receiv$ f ! "y lady1 & wi%+ t ! "t c\ld come aga91 t he might nev] cease %[+ h] h[ grateful & atta*$ he 04 ,he _h no cause = self-reproa* on ! score ( neglect1 or want ( ?\ght1 = he _h be5 devot$ to h] s]vice2 & yet a hundr$ little occasions rose up be=e him1 on :i* he fanci$ he might h be5 m zeal\s1 & m e>ne/1 & wi%$ he _h be54 ,we ne$ be c>eful h[ we deal ) ^? ab\t u1 :5 e dea? c>ries to "s small circle ( survivors1 ?\ghts ( s mu* omitt$1 & s little done--( s _m ?+s =gott51 & s _m m :i* might h be5 repair$6 ,!re is no remorse s deep z t :i* is unavail+2 if we w\ld be sp>$ its tortures1 let u rememb] ?is1 9 "t4 ,:5 he rea*$ home ,mrs4 ,maylie 0 sitt+ 9 ! little p>l\r4 ,oliv]'s he>t sank at sight ( h]2 = %e _h nev] left ! b$side ( h] niece2 & he trembl$ to ?9k :at *ange c\ld h driv5 h] away4 ,he le>nt t %e _h fall5 into a deep sleep1 f :i* %e w\ld wak51 ei!r to recov]y & life1 or to bid !m f>ewell1 & die4 ,!y sat1 li/5+1 & afraid to speak1 = h\rs4 ,! unta/$ meal 0 remov$1 ) looks :i* %[$ t _! ?\ghts 7 else:]e1 !y wat*$ ! sun z he sank l[] & l[]1 &1 at l5g?1 ca/ ov] sky & e>? ^? brilliant hues :i* h]ald 8 dep>ture4 ,_! quick e>s caught ! s\nd ( an approa*+ foot/ep4 ,!y bo? involunt>ily d>t$ to ! door1 z ,mr4 ,losb]ne ent]$4 #8,:at ( ,rose8' cri$ ! old lady4 #8,tell me at once6 ,i c be> x2 any?+ b susp5se6 ,oh1 tell me6 9 ! "n ( ,heav56' #8,y mu/ compose y\rself1' said ! doctor support+ h]4 #8,be calm1 my de> ma'am1 pray4' #8,let me g1 9 ,god's "n6 ,my de> *ild6 ,%e is dead6 ,%e is dy+6' #8,no6' cri$ ! doctor1 passionately4 #8,z ,he is good & m]ciful1 %e w live to bless u all1 = ye>s to come4' ,! lady fell ^u h] knees1 & tri$ to fold h] h&s toge!r2 b ! en]gy :i* _h support$ h] s long1 fl$ up to ,heav5 ) h] fir/ ?anksgiv+2 & %e sank into ! fri5dly arms :i* 7 ext5d$ to receive h]4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxiv -- ,,conta9s ,,"s ,,introductory ,,p>ticul>s ,,relative ,,to ,a ,,"y ,,g5tleman ,,:o ,,n[ ,,arrives ,,^u ,,! ,,sc5e2 ,,& ,a ,,new ,,adv5ture ,,:i* ,,happ5$ ,,to ,,oliv] ,x 0 almo/ too mu* happ9ess to be>4 ,oliv] felt /unn$ & /upefi$ by ! unexpect$ intellig5ce2 he c\ld n weep1 or speak1 or re/4 ,he _h sc>cely ! p[] ( und]/&+ any?+ t _h pass$1 until1 aft] a long ramble 9 ! quiet ev5+ air1 a bur/ ( te>s came to 8 relief1 & he seem$ to awak51 all at once1 to a full s5se ( ! joyful *ange t _h occurr$1 & ! almo/ insupportable load ( angui% :i* _h be5 tak5 f 8 brea/4 ,! night 0 fa/ clos+ 91 :5 he return$ homew>d3 lad5 ) fl[]s :i* he _h cull$1 ) peculi> c>e1 = ! adornm5t ( ! sick *amb]4 ,z he walk$ briskly along ! road1 he he>d beh9d him1 ! noise ( "s vehicle1 approa*+ at a furi\s pace4 ,look+ r\nd1 he saw t x 0 a po/-*aise1 driv5 at great spe$2 & z ! horses 7 gallop+1 & ! road 0 n>r[1 he /ood lean+ aga9/ a gate until x %\ld h pass$ him4 ,z x da%$ on1 ,oliv] caught a glimpse ( a man 9 a :ite nightcap1 ^: face seem$ famili> to him1 al?\gh 8 view 0 s brief t he c\ld n id5tify ! p]son4 ,9 ano!r second or two1 ! nightcap 0 ?ru/ out ( ! *aise-w9d[1 & a /5torian voice bell[$ to ! driv] to /op3 :i* he did1 z soon z he c\ld pull up 8 horses4 ,!n1 ! nightcap once aga9 appe>$3 & ! same voice call$ ,oliv] by 8 "n4 #8,"h6' cri$ ! voice4 #8,oliv]1 :at's ! news8 ,miss ,rose6 ,ma/] ,o-li-v]6' #8,is is y1 ,giles8' cri$ ,oliv]1 runn+ up to ! *aise-door4 ,giles popp$ out 8 nightcap aga91 prep>atory to mak+ "s reply1 :5 he 0 sudd5ly pull$ back by a "y g5tleman :o occupi$ ! o!r corn] ( ! *aise1 & :o eag]ly dem&$ :at 0 ! news4 #8,9 a ^w6' cri$ ! g5tleman1 #8,bett] or worse8' #8,bett]--mu* bett]6' repli$ ,oliv]1 ha/ily4 #8,?ank ,heav56' exclaim$ ! g5tleman4 #8,y are sure8' #8,q1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,! *ange took place only a few h\rs ago2 & ,mr4 ,losb]ne says1 t all dang] is at an end4' ,! g5tleman said n ano!r ^w1 b1 op5+ ! *aise-door1 leap$ out1 & tak+ ,oliv] hurri$ly by ! arm1 l$ him aside4 #8,y are q c]ta98 ,!re is no possibility ( any mi/ake on y\r "p1 my boy1 is !re8' dem&$ ! g5tleman 9 a tremul\s voice4 #8,d n deceive me1 by awak5+ hopes t are n to be fulfill$4' #8,i w\ld n = ! _w1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,inde$ y may believe me4 ,mr4 ,losb]ne's words 71 t %e w\ld live to bless u all = _m ye>s to come4 ,i he>d him say s4' ,! te>s /ood 9 ,oliv]'s eyes z he recall$ ! sc5e :i* 0 ! beg9n+ ( s mu* happ9ess2 & ! g5tleman turn$ 8 face away1 & rema9$ sil5t1 = "s m9utes4 ,oliv] ?\ght he he>d him sob1 m ?an once2 b he fe>$ to int]rupt him by any fre% rem>k--= he c\ld well guess :at 8 feel+s 7--& s /ood ap>t1 feign+ to be occupi$ ) 8 nosegay4 ,all ?is "t1 ,mr4 ,giles1 ) ! :ite nightcap on1 _h be5 sitt+ on ! /eps ( ! *aise1 support+ an elb[ on ea* knee1 & wip+ 8 eyes ) a blue cotton pocket-h&k]*ief dott$ ) :ite spots4 ,t ! hone/ fell[ _h n be5 feign+ emotion1 0 abundantly demon/rat$ by ! v r$ eyes ) :i* he reg>d$ ! "y g5tleman1 :5 he turn$ r\nd & address$ him4 #8,i ?9k y _h bett] g on to my "m's 9 ! *aise1 ,giles1' said he4 #8,i w\ld r walk sl[ly on1 s z to ga9 a little "t be=e ,i see h]4 ,y c say ,i am com+4' #8,i beg y\r p>don1 ,mr4 ,h>ry1' said ,giles3 giv+ a f9al poli% to 8 ruffl$ c\nt5ance ) ! h&k]*ief2 #8b if y w\ld leave ! po/boy to say t1 ,i %\ld be v mu* oblig$ to y4 ,x w\ldn't be prop] = ! maids to see me 9 ?is /ate1 sir2 ,i %\ld nev] h any m au?ority ) !m if !y did4' #8,well1' rejo9$ ,h>ry ,maylie1 smil+1 #8y c d z y l4 ,let him g on ) ! luggage1 if y wi% x1 & d y foll[ ) u4 ,only fir/ ex*ange t nightcap = "s m appropriate cov]+1 or we %all be tak5 = madm54' ,mr4 ,giles1 rem9d$ ( 8 unbecom+ co/ume1 snat*$ (f & pocket$ 8 nightcap2 & sub/itut$ a hat1 ( grave & sob] %ape1 :i* he took out ( ! *aise4 ,?is done1 ! po/boy drove (f2 ,giles1 ,mr4 ,maylie1 & ,oliv]1 foll[$ at _! leisure4 ,z !y walk$ along1 ,oliv] glanc$ f "t to "t ) mu* int]e/ & curiosity at ! new com]4 ,he seem$ ab\t five-&-tw5ty ye>s ( age1 & 0 ( ! middle height2 8 c\nt5ance 0 frank & h&some2 & 8 demeanor easy & prepossess+4 ,not)/&+ ! diff]5ce betwe5 y\? & age1 he bore s /rong a lik5ess to ! old lady1 t ,oliv] w\ld h _h no great difficulty 9 imag9+ _! relation%ip1 if he _h n already spok5 ( h] z 8 "m4 ,mrs4 ,maylie 0 anxi\sly wait+ to receive h] son :5 he rea*$ ! cottage4 ,! meet+ did n take place )\t great emotion on bo? sides4 #8,"m6' :isp]$ ! "y man2 #8:y did y n write be=e8' #8,i did1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,maylie2 #8b1 on reflection1 ,i det]m9$ to keep back ! lett] until ,i _h he>d ,mr4 ,losb]ne's op9ion4' #8,b :y1' said ! "y man1 #8:y run ! *ance ( t occurr+ :i* s ne>ly happ5$8 ,if ,rose _h--,i _c utt] t ^w n[--if ?is illness _h t]m9at$ diff]5tly1 h[ c\ld y ev] h =giv5 y\rself6 ,h[ c\ld ,i ev] h "k happ9ess aga96' #8,if t _h be5 ! case1 ,h>ry1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 #8,i fe> y\r happ9ess w\ld h be5 effectually blight$1 & t y\r arrival "h1 a day soon] or a day lat]1 w\ld h be5 ( v1 v little import4' #8,& :o c wond] if x be s1 "m8' rejo9$ ! "y man2 #8or :y %\ld ,i say1 if8--,x is--x is--y "k x1 "m--y mu/ "k x6' #8,i "k t %e des]ves ! be/ & pure/ love ! he>t ( man c (f]1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie2 #8,i "k t ! devotion & affection ( h] nature require no ord9>y return1 b "o t %all be deep & la/+4 ,if ,i did n feel ?is1 & "k1 besides1 t a *ang$ behavi\r 9 "o %e lov$ w\ld break h] he>t1 ,i %\ld n feel my task s difficult ( p]=mance1 or h to enc\nt] s _m /ruggles 9 my own bosom1 :5 ,i take :at seems to me to be ! /rict l9e ( duty4' #8,?is is unk9d1 "m1' said ,h>ry4 #8,d y /ill suppose t ,i am a boy ignorant ( my own m9d1 & mi/ak+ ! impulses ( my own s\l8' #8,i ?9k1 my de> son1' return$ ,mrs4 ,maylie1 lay+ h] h& ^u 8 %\ld]1 #8t y\? has _m g5]\s impulses :i* d n la/2 & t among !m are "s1 :i*1 be+ gratifi$1 become only ! m fleet+4 ,above all1 ,i ?9k' said ! lady1 fix+ h] eyes on h] son's face1 #8t if an en?usia/ic1 ard5t1 & ambiti\s man m>ry a wife on ^: "n !re is a /a91 :i*1 ?\gh x orig9ate 9 no fault ( h]s1 may be visit$ by cold & sordid p ^u h]1 & ^u 8 *ildr5 also3 &1 9 exact proportion to 8 success 9 ! _w1 be ca/ 9 8 tee?1 & made ! subject ( sne]s aga9/ him3 he may1 no matt] h[ g5]\s & good 8 nature1 "o day rep5t ( ! connection he =m$ 9 e>ly life4 ,& %e may h ! pa9 ( kn[+ t he does s4' #8,"m1' said ! "y man1 impati5tly1 #8he w\ld be a selfi% brute1 unwor?y alike ( ! "n ( man & ( ! woman y describe1 :o act$ ?us4' #8,y ?9k s n[1 ,h>ry1' repli$ 8 "m4 #8,& ev] w6' said ! "y man4 #8,! m5tal agony ,i h suff]$1 dur+ ! la/ two days1 wr+s f me ! av[al to y ( a passion :i*1 z y well "k1 is n "o ( ye/]day1 nor "o ,i h lightly =m$4 ,on ,rose1 sweet1 g5tle girl6 my he>t is set1 z firmly z ev] he>t ( man 0 set on woman4 ,i h no ?\ght1 no view1 no hope 9 life1 beyond h]2 & if y oppose me 9 ?is great /ake1 y take my peace & happ9ess 9 y\r h&s1 & ca/ !m to ! w9d4 ,"m1 ?9k bett] ( ?is1 & ( me1 & d n disreg>d ! happ9ess ( :i* y seem to ?9k s little4' #8,h>ry1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 #8x is because ,i ?9k s mu* ( w>m & s5sitive he>ts1 t ,i w\ld sp>e !m f be+ w\nd$4 ,b we h said en\gh1 & m ?an en\gh1 on ?is matt]1 j n[4' #8,let x re/ ) ,rose1 !n1' int]pos$ ,h>ry4 #8,y w n press ^! ov]/ra9$ op9ions ( y\rs1 s f>1 z to ?r[ any ob/acle 9 my way8' #8,i w n1' rejo9$ ,mrs4 ,maylie2 #8b ,i w\ld h y consid]--' #8,i h consid]$6' 0 ! impati5t reply2 #8,"m1 ,i h consid]$1 ye>s & ye>s4 ,i h consid]$1 ev] s9ce ,i h be5 capable ( s]i\s reflection4 ,my feel+s rema9 un*ang$1 z !y ev] w2 & :y %\ld ,i suff] ! pa9 ( a delay 9 giv+ !m v5t1 :i* c be productive ( no e>?ly good8 ,no6 ,be=e ,i leave ?is place1 ,rose %all he> me4' #8,%e %all1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,!re is some?+ 9 y\r mann]1 :i* w\ld almo/ imply t %e w he> me coldly1 "m1' said ! "y man4 #8,n coldly1' rejo9$ ! old lady2 #8f> f x4' #8,h[ !n8' urg$ ! "y man4 #8,%e has =m$ no o!r atta*m5t8' #8,no1 inde$1' repli$ 8 "m2 #8y h1 or ,i mi/ake1 too /rong a hold on h] affections already4 ,:at ,i w\ld say1' resum$ ! old lady1 /opp+ h] son z he 0 ab\t to speak1 #8is ?is4 ,be=e y /ake y\r all on ?is *ance2 be=e y suff] y\rself to be c>ri$ to ! highe/ po9t ( hope2 reflect = a few mom5ts1 my de> *ild1 on ,rose's hi/ory1 & consid] :at effect ! k ( h] d\btful bir? may h on h] decision3 devot$ z %e is to u1 ) all ! int5sity ( h] noble m9d1 & ) t p]fect sacrifice ( self :i*1 9 all matt]s1 great or trifl+1 has always be5 h] *>act]i/ic4' #8,:at d y mean8' #8,t ,i leave y to discov]1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,i mu/ g back to h]4 ,god bless y6' #8,i %all see y aga9 to-night8' said ! "y man1 eag]ly4 #8,by & by1' repli$ ! lady2 #8:5 ,i leave ,rose4' #8,y w tell h] ,i am "h8' said ,h>ry4 #8,( c\rse1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,maylie4 #8,& say h[ anxi\s ,i h be51 & h[ mu* ,i h suff]$1 & h[ ,i long to see h]4 ,y w n refuse to d ?is1 "m8' #8,no1' said ! old lady2 #8,i w tell h] all4' ,& press+ h] son's h&1 affectionately1 %e ha/5$ f ! room4 ,mr4 ,losb]ne & ,oliv] _h rema9$ at ano!r end ( ! ap>tm5t :ile ?is hurri$ conv]sation 0 proce$+4 ,! =m] n[ held out 8 h& to ,h>ry ,maylie2 & he>ty salutations 7 ex*ang$ betwe5 !m4 ,! doctor !n communicat$1 9 reply to multif>i\s que/ions f 8 "y fri5d1 a precise acc\nt ( 8 pati5t's situation2 :i* 0 q z consolatory & full ( promise1 z ,oliv]'s /atem5t _h enc\rag$ him to hope2 & to ! :ole ( :i*1 ,mr4 ,giles1 :o affect$ to be busy ab\t ! luggage1 li/5$ ) gre$y e>s4 #8,h y %ot any?+ p>ticul>1 lately1 ,giles8' inquir$ ! doctor1 :5 he _h conclud$4 #8,no?+ p>ticul>1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,giles1 col\r+ up to ! eyes4 #8,nor cat*+ any ?ieves1 nor id5tify+ any h\se-break]s8' said ! doctor4 #8,none at all1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,giles1 ) mu* gravity4 #8,well1' said ! doctor1 #8,i am sorry to he> x1 because y d t sort ( ?+ admirably4 ,pray1 h[ is ,brittles8' #8,! boy is v well1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,giles1 recov]+ 8 usual tone ( patronage2 #8& s5ds 8 respectful duty1 sir4' #8,t's well1' said ! doctor4 #8,see+ y "h1 rem9ds me1 ,mr4 ,giles1 t on ! day be=e t on :i* ,i 0 call$ away s hurri$ly1 ,i execut$1 at ! reque/ ( y\r good mi/ress1 a small commission 9 y\r fav\r4 ,j /ep into ?is corn] a mom5t1 w y8' ,mr4 ,giles walk$ into ! corn] ) mu* importance1 & "s wond]1 & 0 hon\r$ ) a %ort :isp]+ conf]5ce ) ! doctor1 on ! t]m9ation ( :i*1 he made a great _m b[s1 & retir$ ) /eps ( unusual /atel9ess4 ,! subject matt] ( ?is conf]5ce 0 n disclos$ 9 ! p>l\r1 b ! kit*5 0 spe$ily enlight5$ conc]n+ x2 = ,mr4 ,giles walk$ /raight ?i!r1 & hav+ call$ = a mug ( ale1 ann\nc$1 ) an air ( maje/y1 :i* 0 highly effective1 t x _h pleas$ 8 mi/ress1 9 consid]ation ( 8 gallant behavi\r on ! occasion ( t attempt$ robb]y1 to deposit1 9 ! local sav+s-bank1 ! sum ( five-&-tw5ty p\nds1 = 8 sole use & b5efit4 ,at ?is1 ! two wom5-s]vants lift$ up _! h&s & eyes1 & suppos$ t ,mr4 ,giles1 pull+ out 8 %irt-frill1 repli$1 #8,no1 no'2 & t if !y obs]v$ t he 0 at all haughty to 8 inf]iors1 he w\ld ?ank !m to tell him s4 ,& !n he made a great _m o!r rem>ks1 no less illu/rative ( 8 humility1 :i* 7 receiv$ ) equal fav\r & applause1 & 71 )al1 z orig9al & z mu* to ! purpose1 z ! rem>ks ( great m5 commonly are4 ,above /airs1 ! rema9d] ( ! ev5+ pass$ *e]fully away2 = ! doctor 0 9 high spirits2 & h[ev] fatigu$ or ?\ghtful ,h>ry ,maylie might h be5 at fir/1 he 0 n pro( aga9/ ! wor?y g5tleman's good hum\r1 :i* display$ itself 9 a great v>iety ( sallies & pr(essional recollections1 & an abundance ( small jokes1 :i* /ruck ,oliv] z be+ ! drolle/ ?+s he _h ev] he>d1 & caus$ him to laugh proportionately2 to ! evid5t satisfaction ( ! doctor1 :o laugh$ immod]ately at himself1 & made ,h>ry laugh almo/ z he>tily1 by ! v =ce ( sympa?y4 ,s1 !y 7 z pleasant a p>ty z1 "u ! circum/ances1 !y c\ld well h be52 & x 0 late be=e !y retir$1 ) light & ?ankful he>ts1 to take t re/ ( :i*1 aft] ! d\bt & susp5se !y _h rec5tly und]gone1 !y /ood mu* 9 ne$4 ,oliv] rose next morn+1 9 bett] he>t1 & w5t ab\t 8 usual occupations1 ) m hope & pleasure ?an he _h kn[n = _m days4 ,! birds 7 once m hung out1 to s+1 9 _! old places2 & ! sweete/ wild fl[]s t c\ld be f\nd1 7 once m ga!r$ to gladd5 ,rose ) _! beauty4 ,! melan*oly :i* _h seem$ to ! sad eyes ( ! anxi\s boy to hang1 = days pa/1 ov] e object1 beautiful z all 71 0 dispell$ by magic4 ,! dew seem$ to sp>kle m brightly on ! gre5 leaves2 ! air to ru/le among !m ) a sweet] music2 & ! sky itself to look m blue & bright4 ,su* is ! influ5ce :i* ! condition ( our own ?\ghts1 ex]cise1 ev5 ov] ! appe>ance ( ext]nal objects4 ,m5 :o look on nature1 & _! fell[-m51 & cry t all is d>k & gloomy1 are 9 ! "r2 b ! sombre col\rs are reflections f _! own jaundic$ eyes & he>ts4 ,! real hues are delicate1 & ne$ a cle>] vision4 ,x is wor?y ( rem>k1 & ,oliv] did n fail to note x at ! "t1 t 8 morn+ exp$itions 7 no long] made alone4 ,h>ry ,maylie1 aft] ! v fir/ morn+ :5 he met ,oliv] com+ lad5 home1 0 seiz$ ) su* a passion = fl[]s1 & display$ su* a ta/e 9 _! arrangem5t1 z left 8 "y companion f> beh9d4 ,if ,oliv] 7 beh9dh& 9 ^! respects1 he knew :]e ! be/ 7 to be f\nd2 & morn+ aft] morn+ !y sc\r$ ! c\ntry toge!r1 & br\ght home ! faire/ t blossom$4 ,! w9d[ ( ! "y lady's *amb] 0 op5$ n[2 = %e lov$ to feel ! ri* summ] air /ream 91 & revive h] ) its fre%ness2 b !re always /ood 9 wat]1 j inside ! lattice1 "o p>ticul> little bun*1 :i* 0 made up ) great c>e1 e morn+4 ,oliv] c\ld n help notic+ t ! )]$ fl[]s 7 nev] ?r[n away1 al?\gh ! little vase 0 regul>ly repl5i%$2 nor1 c\ld he help obs]v+1 t :5ev] ! doctor came into ! g>d51 he inv>iably ca/ 8 eyes up to t p>ticul> corn]1 & nodd$ 8 head mo/ expressively1 z he set =? on 8 morn+'s walk4 ,p5d+ ^! obs]vations1 ! days 7 fly+ by2 & ,rose 0 rapidly recov]+4 ,nor did ,oliv]'s "t hang heavy on 8 h&s1 al?\gh ! "y lady _h n yet left h] *amb]1 & !re 7 no ev5+ walks1 save n[ & !n1 = a %ort di/ance1 ) ,mrs4 ,maylie4 ,he appli$ himself1 ) r$\bl$ assiduity1 to ! in/ructions ( ! :ite-head$ old g5tleman1 & lab\r$ s h>d t 8 quick progress surpris$ ev5 himself4 ,x 0 :ile he 0 engag$ 9 ?is pursuit1 t he 0 greatly />tl$ & di/ress$ by a mo/ unexpect$ occurr5ce4 ,! little room 9 :i* he 0 accu/om$ to sit1 :5 busy at 8 books1 0 on ! gr\nd-floor1 at ! back ( ! h\se4 ,x 0 q a cottage-room1 ) a lattice-w9d[3 ar\nd :i* 7 clu/]s ( jessam9e & honeysuckle1 t crept ov] ! casem5t1 & fill$ ! place ) _! delici\s p]fume4 ,x look$ into a g>d51 :5ce a wicket-gate op5$ into a small paddock2 all beyond1 0 f9e mead[-l& & wood4 ,!re 0 no o!r dwell+ ne>1 9 t direction2 & ! prospect x comm&$ 0 v ext5sive4 ,"o beautiful ev5+1 :5 ! fir/ %ades ( twilight 7 beg9n+ to settle ^u ! e>?1 ,oliv] sat at ?is w9d[1 int5t ^u 8 books4 ,he _h be5 por+ ov] !m = "s "t2 &1 z ! day _h be5 uncommonly sultry1 & he _h ex]t$ himself a great deal1 x is no disp>agem5t to ! au?ors1 :oev] !y may h be51 to say1 t gradually & by sl[ degrees1 he fell asleep4 ,!re is a k9d ( sleep t /eals ^u u sometimes1 :i*1 :ile x holds ! body prison]1 does n free ! m9d f a s5se ( ?+s ab\t x1 & enable x to ramble at its pleasure4 ,s f> z an ov]p[]+ heav9ess1 a pro/ration ( /r5g?1 & an utt] inability to control our ?\ghts or p[] ( motion1 c be call$ sleep1 ?is is x2 & yet1 we h a consci\sness ( all t is go+ on ab\t u1 &1 if we dream at su* a "t1 words :i* are really spok51 or s\nds :i* really exi/ at ! mom5t1 accommodate !mselves ) surpris+ read9ess to our visions1 until reality & imag9ation become s /rangely bl5d$ t x is aft]w>ds almo/ matt] ( impossibility to sep>ate ! two4 ,nor is ?is1 ! mo/ /rik+ ph5om5on incid5tal to su* a /ate4 ,x is an und\bt$ fact1 t al?\gh our s5ses ( t\* & sight be = ! "t dead1 yet our sleep+ ?\ghts1 & ! vision>y sc5es t pass be=e u1 w be influ5c$ & mat]ially influ5c$1 by ! m]e sil5t pres5ce ( "s ext]nal object2 :i* may n h be5 ne> u :5 we clos$ our eyes3 & ( ^: vic9ity we h _h no wak+ consci\sness4 ,oliv] knew1 p]fectly well1 t he 0 9 8 own little room2 t 8 books 7 ly+ on ! table be=e him2 t ! sweet air 0 /irr+ among ! creep+ plants outside4 ,& yet he 0 asleep4 ,sudd5ly1 ! sc5e *ang$2 ! air became close & conf9$2 & he ?\ght1 ) a gl[ ( t]ror1 t he 0 9 ! ,jew's h\se aga94 ,!re sat ! hide\s old man1 9 8 accu/om$ corn]1 po9t+ at him1 & :isp]+ to ano!r man1 ) 8 face av]t$1 :o sat beside him4 #8,hu%1 my de>6' he ?\ght he he>d ! ,jew say2 #8x is he1 sure en\gh4 ,come away4' #8,he6' ! o!r man seem$ to answ]2 #8c\ld ,i mi/ake him1 ?9k y8 ,if a cr[d ( gho/s 7 to put !mselves into 8 exact %ape1 & he /ood among/ !m1 !re is some?+ t w\ld tell me h[ to po9t him out4 ,if y buri$ him fifty feet deep1 & took me across 8 grave1 ,i fancy ,i %\ld "k1 if !re wasn't a m>k above x1 t he lay buri$ !re8' ,! man seem$ to say ?is1 ) su* dreadful hatr$1 t ,oliv] awoke ) ! fe>1 & />t$ up4 ,good ,heav56 :at 0 t1 :i* s5t ! blood t+l+ to 8 he>t1 & depriv$ him ( 8 voice1 & ( p[] to move6 ,!re--!re--at ! w9d[--close be=e him--s close1 t he c\ld h almo/ t\*$ him be=e he />t$ back3 ) 8 eyes pe]+ into ! room1 & meet+ 83 !re /ood ! ,jew6 ,& beside him1 :ite ) rage or fe>1 or bo?1 7 ! sc[l+ features ( ! man :o _h acco/$ him 9 ! inn-y>d4 ,x 0 b an in/ant1 a glance1 a fla%1 be=e 8 eyes2 & !y 7 gone4 ,b !y _h recognis$ him1 & he !m2 & _! look 0 z firmly impress$ ^u 8 memory1 z if x _h be5 deeply c>v$ 9 /one1 & set be=e him f 8 bir?4 ,he /ood transfix$ = a mom5t2 !n1 leap+ f ! w9d[ into ! g>d51 call$ l\dly = help4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxv -- ,,conta9+ ,,! ,,unsatisfactory ,,result ,,( ,,oliv]',s ,,adv5ture2 ,,& ,a ,,conv]sation ,,( ,,"s ,,importance ,,betwe5 ,,h>ry ,,maylie ,,& ,,rose ,:5 ! inmates ( ! h\se1 attract$ by ,oliv]'s cries1 hurri$ to ! spot f :i* !y proce$$1 !y f\nd him1 pale & agitat$1 po9t+ 9 ! direction ( ! mead[s beh9d ! h\se1 & sc>cely able to articulate ! words1 #8,! ,jew6 ! ,jew6' ,mr4 ,giles 0 at a loss to compreh5d :at ?is outcry meant2 b ,h>ry ,maylie1 ^: p]ceptions 7 some?+ quick]1 & :o _h he>d ,oliv]'s hi/ory f 8 "m1 und]/ood x at once4 #8,:at direction did he take8' he ask$1 cat*+ up a heavy /ick :i* 0 /&+ 9 a corn]4 #8,t1' repli$ ,oliv]1 po9t+ out ! c\rse ! man _h tak52 #8,i miss$ !m 9 an in/ant4' #8,!n1 !y are 9 ! dit*6' said ,h>ry4 #8,foll[6 ,& keep z ne> me1 z y c4' ,s say+1 he sprang ov] ! h$ge1 & d>t$ (f ) a spe$ :i* r5d]$ x matt] ( exce$+ difficulty = ! o!rs to keep ne> him4 ,giles foll[$ z well z he c\ld2 & ,oliv] foll[$ too2 & 9 ! c\rse ( a m9ute or two1 ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 :o _h be5 out walk+1 & j !n return$1 tumbl$ ov] ! h$ge aft] !m1 & pick+ himself up ) m agility ?an he c\ld h be5 suppos$ to possess1 /ruck into ! same c\rse at no contemptible spe$1 %\t+ all ! :ile1 mo/ prodigi\sly1 to "k :at 0 ! matt]4 ,on !y all w5t2 nor /opp$ !y once to brea!1 until ! lead]1 /rik+ (f into an angle ( ! field indicat$ by ,oliv]1 began to se>*1 n>r[ly1 ! dit* & h$ge adjo9+2 :i* af=d$ "t = ! rema9d] ( ! p>ty to come up2 & = ,oliv] to communicate to ,mr4 ,losb]ne ! circum/ances t _h l$ to s vigor\s a pursuit4 ,! se>* 0 all 9 va94 ,!re 7 n ev5 ! traces ( rec5t foot/eps1 to be se54 ,!y /ood n[1 on ! summit ( a little hill1 comm&+ ! op5 fields 9 e direction = ?ree or f\r miles4 ,!re 0 ! village 9 ! holl[ on ! left2 b1 9 ord] to ga9 t1 aft] pursu+ ! track ,oliv] _h po9t$ out1 ! m5 mu/ h made a circuit ( op5 gr\nd1 :i* x 0 impossible !y c\ld h accompli%$ 9 s %ort a "t4 ,a ?ick wood skirt$ ! mead[-l& 9 ano!r direction2 b !y c\ld n h ga9$ t cov]t = ! same reason4 #8,x mu/ h be5 a dream1 ,oliv]1' said ,h>ry ,maylie4 #8,oh no1 inde$1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]1 %udd]+ at ! v recollection ( ! old wret*'s c\nt5ance2 #8,i saw him too pla9ly = t4 ,i saw !m bo?1 z pla9ly z ,i see y n[4' #8,:o 0 ! o!r8' inquir$ ,h>ry & ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 toge!r4 #8,! v same man ,i told y (1 :o came s sudd5ly ^u me at ! inn1' said ,oliv]4 #8,we _h our eyes fix$ full ^u ea* o!r2 & ,i c\ld swe> to him4' #8,!y took ?is way8' dem&$ ,h>ry3 #8are y sure8' #8,z ,i am t ! m5 7 at ! w9d[1' repli$ ,oliv]1 po9t+ d[n1 z he spoke1 to ! h$ge :i* divid$ ! cottage-g>d5 f ! mead[4 #8,! tall man leap$ ov]1 j !re2 & ! ,jew1 runn+ a few paces to ! "r1 crept ?r\gh t gap4' ,! two g5tlem5 wat*$ ,oliv]'s e>ne/ face1 z he spoke1 & look+ f him to ea* o!r1 seem$ to feel satisfi$ ( ! accuracy ( :at he said4 ,/ill1 9 no direction 7 !re any appe>ances ( ! trampl+ ( m5 9 hurri$ flight4 ,! grass 0 long2 b x 0 trodd5 d[n n[h]e1 save :]e _! own feet _h cru%$ x4 ,! sides & br9ks ( ! dit*es 7 ( damp clay2 b 9 no "o place c\ld !y disc]n ! pr9t ( m5's %oes1 or ! slighte/ m>k :i* w\ld indicate t any feet _h press$ ! gr\nd = h\rs be=e4 #8,?is is /range6' said ,h>ry4 #8,/range8' e*o$ ! doctor4 #8,bla!rs & ,duff1 !mselves1 c\ld make no?+ ( x4' ,not)/&+ ! evid5tly useless nature ( _! se>*1 !y did n desi/ until ! com+ on ( night r5d]$ its fur!r prosecution hopeless2 & ev5 !n1 !y gave x up ) reluctance4 ,giles 0 dispat*$ to ! diff]5t ale-h\ses 9 ! village1 furni%$ ) ! be/ description ,oliv] c\ld give ( ! appe>ance & dress ( ! /rang]s4 ,( ^!1 ! ,jew 01 at all ev5ts1 suffici5tly rem>kable to be rememb]$1 suppos+ he _h be5 se5 dr9k+1 or loit]+ ab\t2 b ,giles return$ )\t any intellig5ce1 calculat$ to dispel or less5 ! my/]y4 ,on ! next day1 fre% se>* 0 made1 & ! inquiries r5ew$2 b ) no bett] success4 ,on ! day foll[+1 ,oliv] & ,mr4 ,maylie repair$ to ! m>ket-t[n1 9 ! hope ( see+ or he>+ some?+ ( ! m5 !re2 b ?is ef=t 0 equally fruitless4 ,aft] a few days1 ! affair began to be =gott51 z mo/ affairs are1 :5 wond]1 hav+ no fre% food to support x1 dies away ( itself4 ,mean:ile1 ,rose 0 rapidly recov]+4 ,%e _h left h] room3 0 able to g out2 & mix+ once m ) ! family1 c>ri$ joy into ! he>ts ( all4 ,b1 al?\gh ?is happy *ange _h a visible effect on ! little circle2 & al?\gh *e]ful voices & m]ry laught] 7 once m he>d 9 ! cottage2 !re 0 at times1 an unwont$ re/ra9t ^u "s !re3 ev5 ^u ,rose h]self3 :i* ,oliv] c\ld n fail to rem>k4 ,mrs4 ,maylie & h] son 7 (t5 closet$ toge!r = a long "t2 & m ?an once ,rose appe>$ ) traces ( te>s ^u h] face4 ,aft] ,mr4 ,losb]ne _h fix$ a day = 8 dep>ture to ,*]tsey1 ^! symptoms increas$2 & x became evid5t t some?+ 0 9 progress :i* affect$ ! peace ( ! "y lady1 & ( somebody else besides4 ,at l5g?1 "o morn+1 :5 ,rose 0 alone 9 ! breakfa/-p>l\r1 ,h>ry ,maylie ent]$2 &1 ) "s hesitation1 begg$ p]mission to speak ) h] = a few mom5ts4 #8,a few--a v few--w suffice1 ,rose1' said ! "y man1 draw+ 8 *air t[>ds h]4 #8,:at ,i %all h to say1 has already pres5t$ itself to y\r m9d2 ! mo/ *]i%$ hopes ( my he>t are n unkn[n to y1 ?\gh f my lips y h n he>d !m /at$4' ,rose _h be5 v pale f ! mom5t ( 8 entrance2 b t might h be5 ! effect ( h] rec5t illness4 ,%e m]ely b[$2 & b5d+ ov] "s plants t /ood ne>1 wait$ 9 sil5ce = him to proce$4 #8,i--,i--ought to h left "h1 be=e1' said ,h>ry4 #8,y %\ld1 inde$1' repli$ ,rose4 #8,=give me = say+ s1 b ,i wi% y _h4' #8,i 0 br\ght "h1 by ! mo/ dreadful & agonis+ ( all appreh5sions1' said ! "y man2 #8! fe> ( los+ ! "o de> be+ on :om my e wi% & hope are fix$4 ,y _h be5 dy+2 trembl+ betwe5 e>? & heav54 ,we "k t :5 ! "y1 ! beautiful1 & good1 are visit$ ) sickness1 _! pure spirits ins5sibly turn t[>ds _! bright home ( la/+ re/2 we "k1 ,heav5 help u6 t ! be/ & faire/ ( our k9d1 too (t5 fade 9 bloom+4' ,!re 7 te>s 9 ! eyes ( ! g5tle girl1 z ^! words 7 spok52 & :5 "o fell ^u ! fl[] ov] :i* %e b5t1 & gli/5$ brightly 9 its cup1 mak+ x m beautiful1 x seem$ z ?\gh ! outp\r+ ( h] fre% "y he>t1 claim$ k9dr$ naturally1 ) ! lovelie/ ?+s 9 nature4 #8,a creature1' cont9u$ ! "y man1 passionately1 #8a creature z fair & innoc5t ( guile z "o ( ,god's own angels1 flutt]$ betwe5 life & dea?4 ,oh6 :o c\ld hope1 :5 ! di/ant _w to :i* %e 0 ak91 half op5$ to h] view1 t %e w\ld return to ! sorr[ & calamity ( ?is6 ,rose1 ,rose1 to "k t y 7 pass+ away l "s s(t %ad[1 :i* a light f above1 ca/s ^u ! e>?2 to h no hope t y w\ld be sp>$ to ^? :o l+] "h2 h>dly to "k a reason :y y %\ld be2 to feel t y belong$ to t bright sph]e :i!r s _m ( ! faire/ & ! be/ h w+$ _! e>ly flight2 & yet to pray1 amid all ^! consolations1 t y might be re/or$ to ^? :o lov$ y--^! 7 di/ractions almo/ too great to be>4 ,!y 7 m9e1 by day & night2 & ) !m1 came su* a ru%+ torr5t ( fe>s1 & appreh5sions1 & selfi% regrets1 le/ y %\ld die1 & nev] "k h[ devot$ly ,i lov$ y1 z almo/ bore d[n s5se & reason 9 its c\rse4 ,y recov]$4 ,day by day1 & almo/ h\r by h\r1 "s drop ( heal? came back1 & m+l+ ) ! sp5t & feeble /ream ( life :i* circulat$ languidly )9 y1 swell$ x aga9 to a high & ru%+ tide4 ,i h wat*$ y *ange almo/ f dea?1 to life1 ) eyes t turn$ bl9d ) _! eag]ness & deep affection4 ,d n tell me t y wi% ,i _h lo/ ?is2 = x has s(t5$ my he>t to all mank9d4' #8,i did n mean t1' said ,rose1 weep+2 #8,i only wi% y _h left "h1 t y might h turn$ to high & noble pursuits aga92 to pursuits well wor?y ( y4' #8,!re is no pursuit m wor?y ( me3 m wor?y ( ! highe/ nature t exi/s3 ?an ! /ruggle to w9 su* a he>t z y\rs1' said ! "y man1 tak+ h] h&4 #8,rose1 my own de> ,rose6 ,= ye>s--= ye>s--,i h lov$ y2 hop+ to w9 my way to fame1 & !n come pr\dly home & tell y x _h be5 pursu$ only = y to %>e2 ?9k+1 9 my daydreams1 h[ ,i w\ld rem9d y1 9 t happy mom5t1 ( ! _m sil5t tok5s ,i _h giv5 ( a boy's atta*m5t1 & claim y\r h&1 z 9 r$emption ( "s old mute contract t _h be5 seal$ betwe5 u6 ,t "t has n arriv$2 b "h1 ) n fame won1 & no "y vision realis$1 ,i (f] y ! he>t s long y\r own1 & /ake my all ^u ! words ) :i* y greet ! (f]4' #8,y\r behavi\r has ev] be5 k9d & noble4' said ,rose1 ma/]+ ! emotions by :i* %e 0 agitat$4 #8,z y believe t ,i am n ins5sible or ungrateful1 s he> my answ]4' #8,x is1 t ,i may endeav\r to des]ve y2 x is1 de> ,rose8' #8,x is1' repli$ ,rose1 #8t y mu/ endeav\r to =get me2 n z y\r old & de>ly-atta*$ companion1 = t w\ld w\nd me deeply2 b1 z ! object ( y\r love4 ,look into ! _w2 ?9k h[ _m he>ts y w\ld be pr\d to ga91 are !re4 ,confide "s o!r passion to me1 if y w2 ,i w be ! true/1 w>me/1 & mo/ fai?ful fri5d y h4' ,!re 0 a pause1 dur+ :i*1 ,rose1 :o _h cov]$ h] face ) "o h&1 gave free v5t to h] te>s4 ,h>ry /ill reta9$ ! o!r4 #8,& y\r reasons1 ,rose1' he said1 at l5g?1 9 a l[ voice2 #8y\r reasons = ?is decision8' #8,y h a "r to "k !m1' rejo9$ ,rose4 #8,y c say no?+ to alt] my resolution4 ,x is a duty t ,i mu/ p]=m4 ,i owe x1 alike to o!rs1 & to myself4' #8,to y\rself8' #8,yes1 ,h>ry4 ,i owe x to myself1 t ,i1 a fri5dless1 portionless1 girl1 ) a blight ^u my "n1 %\ld n give y\r fri5ds reason to suspect t ,i _h sordidly yield$ to y\r fir/ passion1 & fa/5$ myself1 a clog1 on all y\r hopes & projects4 ,i owe x to y & y\rs1 to prev5t y f oppos+1 9 ! w>m? ( y\r g5]\s nature1 ?is great ob/acle to y\r progress 9 ! _w4' #8,if y\r incl9ations *ime ) y\r s5se ( duty--' ,h>ry began4 #8,!y d n1' repli$ ,rose1 col\r+ deeply4 #8,!n y return my love8' said ,h>ry4 #8,say b t1 de> ,rose2 say b t2 & s(t5 ! bitt]ness ( ?is h>d disappo9tm5t6' #8,if ,i c\ld h done s1 )\t do+ heavy wrong to him ,i lov$1' rejo9$ ,rose1 #8,i c\ld h--' #8,h receiv$ ?is decl>ation v diff]5tly8' said ,h>ry4 #8,d n conceal t f me1 at lea/1 ,rose4' #8,i c\ld1' said ,rose4 #8,/ay6' %e add$1 dis5gag+ h] h&1 #8:y %\ld we prolong ?is pa9ful int]view8 ,mo/ pa9ful to me1 & yet productive ( la/+ happ9ess1 not)/&+2 = x w be happ9ess to "k t ,i once held ! high place 9 y\r reg>d :i* ,i n[ occupy1 & e triumph y a*ieve 9 life w animate me ) new =titude & firmness4 ,f>ewell1 ,h>ry6 ,z we h met to-day1 we meet no m2 b 9 o!r relations ?an ^? 9 :i* ?is conv]sation h plac$ u1 we may be long & happily entw9$2 & may e bless+ t ! pray]s ( a true & e>ne/ he>t c call d[n f ! s\rce ( all tru? & s9c]ity1 *e] & prosp] y6' #8,ano!r ^w1 ,rose1' said ,h>ry4 #8,y\r reason 9 y\r own words4 ,f y\r own lips1 let me he> x6' #8,! prospect be=e y1' answ]$ ,rose1 firmly1 #8is a brilliant "o4 ,all ! hon\rs to :i* great tal5ts & p[]ful connections c help m5 9 public life1 are 9 /ore = y4 ,b ^? connections are pr\d2 & ,i w nei!r m+le ) su* z may hold 9 scorn ! "m :o gave me life2 nor br+ disgrace or failure on ! son ( h] :o has s well suppli$ t "m's place4 ,9 a ^w1' said ! "y lady1 turn+ away1 z h] tempor>y firmness =sook h]1 #8!re is a /a9 ^u my "n1 :i* ! _w visits on innoc5t heads4 ,i w c>ry x into no blood b my own2 & ! reproa* %all re/ alone on me4' #8,"o ^w m1 ,rose4 ,de>e/ ,rose6 "o m6' cri$ ,h>ry1 ?r[+ himself be=e h]4 #8,if ,i _h be5 less--less =tunate1 ! _w w\ld call x--if "s obscure & peaceful life _h be5 my de/9y--if ,i _h be5 poor1 sick1 helpless--w\ld y h turn$ f me !n8 ,or has my probable advancem5t to ri*es & hon\r1 giv5 ?is scruple bir?8' #8,d n press me to reply1' answ]$ ,rose4 #8,! "q does n arise1 & nev] w4 ,x is unfair1 almo/ unk9d1 to urge x4' #8,if y\r answ] be :at ,i almo/ d>e to hope x is1' retort$ ,h>ry1 #8x w %$ a gleam ( happ9ess ^u my lonely way1 & light ! pa? be=e me4 ,x is n an idle ?+ to d s mu*1 by ! utt]ance ( a few brief words1 = "o :o loves y beyond all else4 ,oh1 ,rose3 9 ! "n ( my ard5t & endur+ atta*m5t2 9 ! "n ( all ,i h suff]$ = y1 & all y doom me to und]go2 answ] me ?is "o "q6' #8,!n1 if y\r lot _h be5 diff]5tly ca/1' rejo9$ ,rose2 #8if y _h be5 ev5 a little1 b n s f>1 above me2 if ,i c\ld h be5 a help & com=t to y 9 any humble sc5e ( peace & retirem5t1 & n a blot & drawback 9 ambiti\s & di/+ui%$ cr[ds2 ,i %\ld h be5 sp>$ ?is trial4 ,i h e reason to be happy1 v happy1 n[2 b !n1 ,h>ry1 ,i own ,i %\ld h be5 happi]4' ,busy recollections ( old hopes1 *]i%$ z a girl1 long ago1 cr[d$ into ! m9d ( ,rose1 :ile mak+ ?is av[al2 b !y br\ght te>s ) !m1 z old hopes w :5 !y come back )]$2 & !y reliev$ h]4 #8,i _c help ?is weakness1 & x makes my purpose /rong]1' said ,rose1 ext5d+ h] h&4 #8,i mu/ leave y n[1 inde$4' #8,i ask "o promise1' said ,h>ry4 #8,once1 & only once m1--say )9 a ye>1 b x may be mu* soon]1--,i may speak to y aga9 on ?is subject1 = ! la/ "t4' #8,n to press me to alt] my "r det]m9ation1' repli$ ,rose1 ) a melan*oly smile2 #8x w be useless4' #8,no1' said ,h>ry2 #8to he> y repeat x1 if y w--f9ally repeat x6 ,i w lay at y\r feet1 :atev] ( /ation ( =tune ,i may possess2 & if y /ill adh]e to y\r pres5t resolution1 w n seek1 by ^w or act1 to *ange x4' #8,!n let x be s1' rejo9$ ,rose2 #8x is b "o pang ! m1 & by t "t ,i may be enabl$ to be> x bett]4' ,%e ext5d$ h] h& aga94 ,b ! "y man caught h] to 8 bosom2 & impr9t+ "o kiss on h] beautiful =ehead1 hurri$ f ! room4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxvi -- ,,is ,a ,,v ,,%ort ,,"o1 ,,& ,,may ,,appe> ,,( ,,no ,,great ,,importance ,,9 ,,its ,,place1 ,,b ,,x ,,%\ld ,,be ,,read ,,not)/&+1 ,,z ,a ,,sequel ,,to ,,! ,,la/1 ,,& ,a ,,key ,,to ,,"o ,,t ,,w ,,foll[ ,,:5 ,,its ,,"t ,,arrives #8,& s y are resolv$ to be my travell+ companion ?is morn+2 eh8' said ! doctor1 z ,h>ry ,maylie jo9$ him & ,oliv] at ! breakfa/-table4 #8,:y1 y are n 9 ! same m9d or int5tion two half-h\rs toge!r6' #8,y w tell me a diff]5t tale "o ( ^! days1' said ,h>ry1 col\r+ )\t any p]ceptible reason4 #8,i hope ,i may h good cause to d s1' repli$ ,mr4 ,losb]ne2 #8?\gh ,i confess ,i don't ?9k ,i %all4 ,b ye/]day morn+ y _h made up y\r m9d1 9 a great hurry1 to /ay "h1 & to accompany y\r "m1 l a dutiful son1 to ! sea-side4 ,be=e noon1 y ann\nce t y are go+ to d me ! hon\r ( accompany+ me z f> z ,i g1 on y\r road to ,london4 ,& at night1 y urge me1 ) great my/]y1 to />t be=e ! ladies are /irr+2 ! consequ5ce ( :i* is1 t "y ,oliv] "h is p9n$ d[n to 8 breakfa/ :5 he ought to be rang+ ! mead[s aft] botanical ph5om5a ( all k9ds4 ,too bad1 isn't x1 ,oliv]8' #8,i %\ld h be5 v sorry n to h be5 at home :5 y & ,mr4 ,maylie w5t away1 sir1' rejo9$ ,oliv]4 #8,t's a f9e fell[1' said ! doctor2 #8y %all come & see me :5 y return4 ,b1 to speak s]i\sly1 ,h>ry2 has any communication f ! great nobs produc$ ?is sudd5 anxiety on y\r "p to be gone8' #8,! great nobs1' repli$ ,h>ry1 #8"u :i* designation1 ,i presume1 y include my mo/ /ately uncle1 h n communicat$ ) me at all1 s9ce ,i h be5 "h2 nor1 at ?is "t ( ! ye>1 is x likely t any?+ w\ld occur to r5d] necess>y my imm$iate att5dance among !m4' #8,well1' said ! doctor1 #8y are a que] fell[4 ,b ( c\rse !y w get y into p>liam5t at ! election be=e ,*ri/mas1 & ^! sudd5 %ift+s & *anges are no bad prep>ation = political life4 ,!re's some?+ 9 t4 ,good tra9+ is always desirable1 :e!r ! race be = place1 cup1 or sweep/akes4' ,h>ry ,maylie look$ z if he c\ld h foll[$ up ?is %ort dialogue by "o or two rem>ks t w\ld h /agg]$ ! doctor n a little2 b he cont5t$ himself ) say+1 #8,we %all see1' & pursu$ ! subject no f>!r4 ,! po/-*aise drove up to ! door %ortly aft]w>ds2 & ,giles com+ 9 = ! luggage1 ! good doctor bu/l$ out1 to see x pack$4 #8,oliv]1' said ,h>ry ,maylie1 9 a l[ voice1 #8let me speak a ^w ) y4' ,oliv] walk$ into ! w9d[-recess to :i* ,mr4 ,maylie beckon$ him2 mu* surpris$ at ! mixture ( sadness & boi/]\s spirits1 :i* 8 :ole behavi\r display$4 #8,y c write well n[8' said ,h>ry1 lay+ 8 h& ^u 8 arm4 #8,i hope s1 sir1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,i %all n be at home aga91 p]haps = "s "t2 ,i wi% y w\ld write to me--say once a =t-night3 e alt]nate ,monday3 to ! ,g5]al ,po/ ,(fice 9 ,london4 ,w y8' #8,oh6 c]ta9ly1 sir2 ,i %all be pr\d to d x1' exclaim$ ,oliv]1 greatly delight$ ) ! commission4 #8,i %\ld l to "k h[--h[ my "m & ,miss ,maylie are1' said ! "y man2 #8& y c fill up a %eet by tell+ me :at walks y take1 & :at y talk ab\t1 & :e!r %e--!y1 ,i mean--seem happy & q well4 ,y und]/& me8' #8,oh6 q1 sir1 q1' repli$ ,oliv]4 #8,i w\ld r y did n m5tion x to !m1' said ,h>ry1 hurry+ ov] 8 words2 #8because x might make my "m anxi\s to write to me (t5]1 & x is a tr\ble & worry to h]4 ,let x be a secret betwe5 y & me2 & m9d y tell me ev]y?+6 ,i dep5d ^u y4' ,oliv]1 q elat$ & hon\r$ by a s5se ( 8 importance1 fai?fully promis$ to be secret & explicit 9 8 communications4 ,mr4 ,maylie took leave ( him1 ) _m assurances ( 8 reg>d & protection4 ,! doctor 0 9 ! *aise2 ,giles 7:o1 x _h be5 arrang$1 %\ld be left beh9d7 held ! door op5 9 8 h&2 & ! wom5-s]vants 7 9 ! g>d51 look+ on4 ,h>ry ca/ "o slight glance at ! lattic$ w9d[1 & jump$ into ! c>riage4 #8,drive on6' he cri$1 #8h>d1 fa/1 full gallop6 ,no?+ %ort ( fly+ w keep pace ) me1 to-day4' #8,halloa6' cri$ ! doctor1 lett+ d[n ! front glass 9 a great hurry1 & %\t+ to ! po/illion2 #8some?+ v %ort ( fly+ w keep pace ) me4 ,d y he>8' ,j+l+ & clatt]+1 till di/ance r5d]$ its noise inaudible1 & its rapid progress only p]ceptible to ! eye1 ! vehicle w\nd its way along ! road1 almo/ hidd5 9 a cl\d ( du/3 n[ :olly disappe>+1 & n[ becom+ visible aga91 z int]v5+ objects1 or ! intricacies ( ! way1 p]mitt$4 ,x 0 n until ev5 ! du/y cl\d 0 no long] to be se51 t ! gaz]s disp]s$4 ,& !re 0 "o look]-on1 :o rema9$ ) eyes fix$ ^u ! spot :]e ! c>riage _h disappe>$1 long aft] x 0 _m miles away2 =1 beh9d ! :ite curta9 :i* _h %r\d$ h] f view :5 ,h>ry rais$ 8 eyes t[>ds ! w9d[1 sat ,rose h]self4 #8,he seems 9 high spirits & happy1' %e said1 at l5g?4 #8,i fe>$ = a "t he might be o!rwise4 ,i 0 mi/ak54 ,i am v1 v glad4' ,te>s are signs ( gladness z well z grief2 b ^? :i* c\rs$ d[n ,rose's face1 z %e sat p5sively at ! w9d[1 /ill gaz+ 9 ! same direction1 seem$ to tell m ( sorr[ ?an ( joy4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxvii -- ,,9 ,,:i* ,,! ,,read] ,,may ,,p]ceive ,a ,,contra/1 ,,n ,,uncommon ,,9 ,,matrimonial ,,cases ,mr4 ,bumble sat 9 ! workh\se p>l\r1 ) 8 eyes moodily fix$ on ! *e]less grate1 :5ce1 z x 0 summ] "t1 no bright] gleam proce$$1 ?an ! reflection ( c]ta9 sickly rays ( ! sun1 :i* 7 s5t back f its cold & %9+ surface4 ,a pap] fly-cage dangl$ f ! ceil+1 to :i* he occasionally rais$ 8 eyes 9 gloomy ?\ght2 &1 z ! he$less insects hov]$ r\nd ! gaudy net-"w1 ,mr4 ,bumble w\ld heave a deep sigh1 :ile a m gloomy %ad[ ov]spread 8 c\nt5ance4 ,mr4 ,bumble 0 m$itat+2 x might be t ! insects br\ght to m9d1 "s pa9ful passage 9 8 own pa/ life4 ,nor 0 ,mr4 ,bumble's gloom ! only ?+ calculat$ to awak5 a pleas+ melan*oly 9 ! bosom ( a spectator4 ,!re 7 n want+ o!r appe>ances1 & ^? closely connect$ ) 8 own p]son1 :i* ann\nc$ t a great *ange _h tak5 place 9 ! position ( 8 affairs4 ,! lac$ coat1 & ! cock$ hat2 :]e 7 !y8 ,he /ill wore knee-bree*es1 & d>k cotton /ock+s on 8 ne!r limbs2 b !y 7 n ! bree*es4 ,! coat 0 wide-skirt$2 & 9 t respect l ! coat1 b1 oh h[ diff]5t6 ,! mighty cock$ hat 0 replac$ by a mode/ r\nd "o4 ,mr4 ,bumble 0 no long] a beadle4 ,!re are "s promotions 9 life1 :i*1 indep5d5t ( ! m sub/antial rew>ds !y (f]1 require peculi> value & dignity f ! coats & wai/coats connect$ ) !m4 ,a field-m>%al has 8 uni=m2 a bi%op 8 silk apron2 a c\nsellor 8 silk g[n2 a beadle 8 cock$ hat4 ,/rip ! bi%op ( 8 apron1 or ! beadle ( 8 hat & lace2 :at are !y8 ,m54 ,m]e m54 ,dignity1 & ev5 hol9ess too1 sometimes1 are m que/ions ( coat & wai/coat ?an "s p imag9e4 ,mr4 ,bumble _h m>ri$ ,mrs4 ,corney1 & 0 ma/] ( ! workh\se4 ,ano!r beadle _h come into p[]4 ,on him ! cock$ hat1 gold-lac$ coat1 & /aff1 _h all ?ree desc5d$4 #8,& to-morr[ two mon?s x 0 done6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) a sigh4 #8,x seems a age4' ,mr4 ,bumble might h meant t he _h conc5trat$ a :ole exi/5ce ( happ9ess into ! %ort space ( eight weeks2 b ! sigh--!re 0 a va/ deal ( mean+ 9 ! sigh4 #8,i sold myself1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 pursu+ ! same tra9 ( relection1 #8= six teaspoons1 a pair ( sug>-tongs1 & a milk-pot2 ) a small quantity ( second-h& furniture1 & tw5ty p\nd 9 money4 ,i w5t v reasonable4 ,*eap1 dirt *eap6' #8,*eap6' cri$ a %rill voice 9 ,mr4 ,bumble's e>3 #8y w\ld h be5 de> at any price2 & de> en\gh ,i paid = y1 ,"l above kn[s t6' ,mr4 ,bumble turn$1 & enc\nt]$ ! face ( 8 int]e/+ consort1 :o1 imp]fectly compreh5d+ ! few words %e _h ov]he>d ( 8 compla9t1 _h haz>d$ ! =ego+ rem>k at a v5ture4 #8,mrs4 ,bumble1 ma'am6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) a s5tim5tal /]nness4 #8,well6' cri$ ! lady4 #8,h ! goodness to look at me1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 fix+ 8 eyes ^u h]4 7,if %e /&s su* a eye z t1' said ,mr4 ,bumble to himself1 #8%e c /& any?+4 ,x is a eye ,i nev] knew to fail ) paup]s4 ,if x fails ) h]1 my p[] is gone4'7 ,:e!r an exce$+ly small expansion ( eye be suffici5t to quell paup]s1 :o1 be+ lightly f$1 are 9 no v high condition2 or :e!r ! late ,mrs4 ,corney 0 p>ticul>ly pro( aga9/ eagle glances2 are matt]s ( op9ion4 ,! matt] ( fact1 is1 t ! matron 0 9 no way ov]p[]$ by ,mr4 ,bumble's sc[l1 b1 on ! contr>y1 treat$ x ) great disda91 & ev5 rais$ a laugh !reat1 :i* s\nd$ z ?\gh x 7 g5u9e4 ,on he>+ ?is mo/ unexpect$ s\nd1 ,mr4 ,bumble look$1 fir/ incr$ul\s1 & aft]w>ds amaz$4 ,he !n relaps$ into 8 =m] /ate2 nor did he r\se himself until 8 att5tion 0 aga9 awak5$ by ! voice ( 8 p>tn]4 #8,are y go+ to sit snor+ !re1 all day8' inquir$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,i am go+ to sit "h1 z long z ,i ?9k prop]1 ma'am1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble2 #8& al?\gh ,i 0 n snor+1 ,i %all snore1 gape1 sneeze1 laugh1 or cry1 z ! hum\r /rikes me2 su* be+ my pr]ogative4' #8,y\r pr]ogative6' sne]$ ,mrs4 ,bumble1 ) ineffable contempt4 #8,i said ! ^w1 ma'am1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,! pr]ogative ( a man is to comm&4' #8,& :at's ! pr]ogative ( a woman1 9 ! "n ( ,goodness8' cri$ ! relict ( ,mr4 ,corney deceas$4 #8,to obey1 ma'am1' ?und]$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,y\r late un=tunate husb& %\ld h taught x y2 & !n1 p]haps1 he might h be5 alive n[4 ,i wi% he 01 poor man6' ,mrs4 ,bumble1 see+ at a glance1 t ! decisive mom5t _h n[ arriv$1 & t a bl[ /ruck = ! ma/]%ip on "o side or o!r1 mu/ necess>ily be f9al & conclusive1 no soon] he>d ?is allusion to ! dead & gone1 ?an %e dropp$ into a *air1 & ) a l\d scream t ,mr4 ,bumble 0 a h>d-he>t$ brute1 fell into a p>oxysm ( te>s4 ,b1 te>s 7 n ! ?+s to f9d _! way to ,mr4 ,bumble's s\l2 8 he>t 0 wat]pro(4 ,l wa%able beav] hats t improve ) ra91 8 n]ves 7 r5d]$ /\t] & m vigor\s1 by %[]s ( te>s1 :i*1 be+ tok5s ( weakness1 & s f> tacit admissions ( 8 own p[]1 pleas$ & exalt$ him4 ,he ey$ 8 good lady ) looks ( great satisfaction1 & begg$1 9 an enc\rag+ mann]1 t %e %\ld cry h] h>de/3 ! ex]cise be+ look$ ^u1 by ! faculty1 z /rongly conducive to heal?4 #8,x op5s ! lungs1 wa%es ! c\nt5ance1 ex]cises ! eyes1 & s(t5s d[n ! temp]1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,s cry away4' ,z he dis*>g$ himself ( ?is pleasantry1 ,mr4 ,bumble took 8 hat f a peg1 & putt+ x on1 r raki%ly1 on "o side1 z a man might1 :o felt he _h ass]t$ 8 sup]iority 9 a becom+ mann]1 ?ru/ 8 h&s into 8 pockets1 & saunt]$ t[>ds ! door1 ) mu* ease & waggi%ness depict$ 9 8 :ole appe>ance4 ,n[1 ,mrs4 ,corney t 01 _h tri$ ! te>s1 because !y 7 less tr\blesome ?an a manual assault2 b1 %e 0 q prep>$ to make trial ( ! latt] mode ( proce$+1 z ,mr4 ,bumble 0 n long 9 discov]+4 ,! fir/ pro( he exp]i5c$ ( ! fact1 0 convey$ 9 a holl[ s\nd1 imm$iately succe$$ by ! sudd5 fly+ (f ( 8 hat to ! opposite end ( ! room4 ,?is prelim9>y proce$+ lay+ b>e 8 head1 ! exp]t lady1 clasp+ him tightly r\nd ! ?roat ) "o h&1 inflict$ a %[] ( bl[s 7dealt ) s+ul> vig\r & dext]ity7 ^u x ) ! o!r4 ,?is done1 %e creat$ a little v>iety by scrat*+ 8 face1 & te>+ 8 hair2 &1 hav+1 by ?is "t1 inflict$ z mu* puni%m5t z %e deem$ necess>y = ! (f5ce1 %e pu%$ him ov] a *air1 :i* 0 luckily well situat$ = ! purpose3 & defi$ him to talk ab\t 8 pr]ogative aga91 if he d>$4 #8,get up6' said ,mrs4 ,bumble1 9 a voice ( comm&4 #8,& take y\rself away f "h1 unless y want me to d some?+ desp]ate4' ,mr4 ,bumble rose ) a v rueful c\nt5ance3 wond]+ mu* :at some?+ desp]ate might be4 ,pick+ up 8 hat1 he look$ t[>ds ! door4 #8,are y go+8' dem&$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,c]ta9ly1 my de>1 c]ta9ly1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 mak+ a quick] motion t[>ds ! door4 #8,i didn't int5d to--,i'm go+1 my de>6 ,y are s v viol5t1 t really ,i--' ,at ?is in/ant1 ,mrs4 ,bumble /epp$ ha/ily =w>d to replace ! c>pet1 :i* _h be5 kick$ up 9 ! scuffle4 ,mr4 ,bumble imm$iately d>t$ out ( ! room1 )\t be/[+ ano!r ?\ght on 8 unf9i%$ s5t5ce3 leav+ ! late ,mrs4 ,corney 9 full possession ( ! field4 ,mr4 ,bumble 0 fairly tak5 by surprise1 & fairly beat54 ,he _h a decid$ prop5sity = bully+3 d]iv$ no inconsid]able pleasure f ! ex]cise ( petty cruelty2 &1 consequ5tly1 0 7x is ne$less to say7 a c[>d4 ,?is is by no means a disp>agem5t to 8 "*2 = _m (ficial p]sonages1 :o are held 9 high respect & admiration1 are ! victims ( simil> infirmities4 ,! rem>k is made1 inde$1 r 9 8 fav\r ?an o!rwise1 & ) a view ( impress+ ! read] ) a j s5se ( 8 qualifications = (fice4 ,b1 ! measure ( 8 degradation 0 n yet full4 ,aft] mak+ a t\r ( ! h\se1 & ?9k+1 = ! fir/ "t1 t ! poor-laws really 7 too h>d on p2 & t m5 :o ran away f _! wives1 leav+ !m *>geable to ! p>i%1 ought1 9 ju/ice to be visit$ ) no puni%m5t at all1 b r rew>d$ z m]itori\s individuals :o _h suff]$ mu*2 ,mr4 ,bumble came to a room :]e "s ( ! female paup]s 7 usually employ$ 9 wa%+ ! p>i% l953 :5 ! s\nd ( voices 9 conv]sation1 n[ proce$$4 #8,hem6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 summon+ up all 8 native dignity4 #8,^! wom5 at lea/ %all cont9ue to respect ! pr]ogative4 ,hallo6 hallo !re6 ,:at d y mean by ?is noise1 y hussies8' ,) ^! words1 ,mr4 ,bumble op5$ ! door1 & walk$ 9 ) a v fi]ce & angry mann]3 :i* 0 at once ex*ang$ = a mo/ humiliat$ & c[]+ air1 z 8 eyes unexpect$ly re/$ on ! =m ( 8 lady wife4 #8,my de>1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 #8,i didn't "k y 7 "h4' #8,didn't "k ,i 0 "h6' repeat$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,:at d y d "h8' #8,i ?\ght !y 7 talk+ r too mu* to be do+ _! "w prop]ly1 my de>1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble3 glanc+ di/ract$ly at a c\ple ( old wom5 at ! wa%-tub1 :o 7 comp>+ notes ( admiration at ! workh\se-ma/]'s humility4 #8,y ?\ght !y 7 talk+ too mu*8' said ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,:at bus9ess is x ( y\rs8' #8,:y1 my de>--' urg$ ,mr4 ,bumble submissively4 #8,:at bus9ess is x ( y\rs8' dem&$ ,mrs4 ,bumble1 aga94 #8,x's v true1 y're matron "h1 my de>1' submitt$ ,mr4 ,bumble2 #8b ,i ?\ght y mightn't be 9 ! way j !n4' #8,i'll tell y :at1 ,mr4 ,bumble1' return$ 8 lady4 #8,we don't want any ( y\r int]f]5ce4 ,y're a great deal too fond ( pok+ y\r nose into ?+s t don't conc]n y1 mak+ ev]ybody 9 ! h\se laugh1 ! mom5t y\r back is turn$1 & mak+ y\rself look l a fool e h\r 9 ! day4 ,be (f2 come6' ,mr4 ,bumble1 see+ ) excruciat+ feel+s1 ! delight ( ! two old paup]s1 :o 7 titt]+ toge!r mo/ raptur\sly1 hesitat$ = an in/ant4 ,mrs4 ,bumble1 ^: pati5ce brook$ no delay1 caught up a b[l ( soap-suds1 & motion+ him t[>ds ! door1 ord]$ him in/antly to dep>t1 on pa9 ( receiv+ ! cont5ts ^u 8 portly p]son4 ,:at c\ld ,mr4 ,bumble d8 ,he look$ deject$ly r\nd1 & slunk away2 &1 z he rea*$ ! door1 ! titt]+s ( ! paup]s broke into a %rill *uckle ( irrepressible delight4 ,x want$ b ?is4 ,he 0 degrad$ 9 _! eyes2 he _h lo/ ca/e & /ation be=e ! v paup]s2 he _h fall5 f all ! height & pomp ( beadle%ip1 to ! l[e/ dep? ( ! mo/ snubb$ h5-peck]y4 #8,all 9 two mon?s6' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 fill$ ) dismal ?\ghts4 #8,two mon?s6 ,no m ?an two mon?s ago1 ,i 0 n only my own ma/]1 b ev]ybody else's1 s f> z ! poro*ial workh\se 0 conc]n$1 & n[6--' ,x 0 too mu*4 ,mr4 ,bumble box$ ! e>s ( ! boy :o op5$ ! gate = him 7= he _h rea*$ ! portal 9 8 rev]ie72 & walk$1 di/ract$ly1 into ! /reet4 ,he walk$ up "o /reet1 & d[n ano!r1 until ex]cise _h abat$ ! fir/ passion ( 8 grief2 & !n ! revulsion ( feel+ made him ?ir/y4 ,he pass$ a great _m public-h\ses2 b1 at l5g? paus$ be=e "o 9 a by-way1 ^: p>l\r1 z he ga!r$ f a ha/y peep ov] ! bl9ds1 0 des]t$1 save by "o solit>y cu/om]4 ,x began to ra91 heavily1 at ! mom5t4 ,?is det]m9$ him4 ,mr4 ,bumble /epp$ 92 & ord]+ some?+ to dr9k1 z he pass$ ! b>1 ent]$ ! ap>tm5t into :i* he _h look$ f ! /reet4 ,! man :o 0 seat$ !re1 0 tall & d>k1 & wore a l>ge cloak4 ,he _h ! air ( a /rang]2 & seem$1 by a c]ta9 hagg>dness 9 8 look1 z well z by ! du/y soils on 8 dress1 to h travell$ "s di/ance4 ,he ey$ ,bumble askance1 z he ent]$1 b sc>cely deign$ to nod 8 head 9 ackn[l$gm5t ( 8 salutation4 ,mr4 ,bumble _h q dignity en\gh = two2 suppos+ ev5 t ! /rang] _h be5 m famili>3 s he drank 8 g9-&-wat] 9 sil5ce1 & read ! pap] ) great %[ ( pomp & circum/ance4 ,x s happ5$1 h[ev]3 z x w happ5 v (t51 :5 m5 fall into company "u su* circum/ances3 t ,mr4 ,bumble felt1 e n[ & !n1 a p[]ful inducem5t1 :i* he c\ld n resi/1 to /eal a look at ! /rang]3 & t :5ev] he did s1 he )drew 8 eyes1 9 "s confusion1 to f9d t ! /rang] 0 at t mom5t /eal+ a look at him4 ,mr4 ,bumble's awkw>dness 0 enhanc$ by ! v rem>kable expression ( ! /rang]'s eye1 :i* 0 ke5 & bright1 b %ad[$ by a sc[l ( di/ru/ & suspicion1 unlike any?+ he _h ev] obs]v$ be=e1 & repulsive to behold4 ,:5 !y _h enc\nt]$ ea* o!r's glance sev]al times 9 ?is way1 ! /rang]1 9 a h>%1 deep voice1 broke sil5ce4 #8,7 y look+ = me1' he said1 #8:5 y pe]$ 9 at ! w9d[8' #8,n t ,i am aw>e (1 unless y're ,mr4--' ,"h ,mr4 ,bumble /opp$ %ort2 = he 0 curi\s to "k ! /rang]'s "n1 & ?\ght 9 8 impati5ce1 he might supply ! blank4 #8,i see y 7 n1' said ! /rang]2 an expression ( quiet s>casm play+ ab\t 8 m\?2 #8or y h kn[n my "n4 ,y don't "k x4 ,i w\ld recomm5d y n to ask = x4' #8,i meant no h>m1 "y man1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 maje/ically4 #8,& h done none1' said ! /rang]4 ,ano!r sil5ce succe$$ ?is %ort dialogue3 :i* 0 aga9 brok5 by ! /rang]4 #8,i h se5 y be=e1 ,i ?9k8' said he4 #8,y 7 diff]5tly dress$ at t "t1 & ,i only pass$ y 9 ! /reet1 b ,i %\ld "k y aga94 ,y 7 beadle "h1 once2 7 y n8' #8,i 01' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 "s surprise2 #8poro*ial beadle4' #8,j s1' rejo9$ ! o!r1 nodd+ 8 head4 #8,x 0 9 t "* ,i saw y4 ,:at are y n[8' #8,ma/] ( ! workh\se1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 sl[ly & impressively1 to *eck any undue famili>ity ! /rang] might o!rwise assume4 #8,ma/] ( ! workh\se1 "y man6' #8,y h ! same eye to y\r own int]e/1 t y always _h1 ,i d\bt n8' resum$ ! /rang]1 look+ ke5ly into ,mr4 ,bumble's eyes1 z he rais$ !m 9 a/oni%m5t at ! "q4 #8,don't scruple to answ] freely1 man4 ,i "k y pretty well1 y see4' #8,i suppose1 a m>ri$ man1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 %ad+ 8 eyes ) 8 h&1 & survey+ ! /rang]1 f head to foot1 9 evid5t p]plexity1 #8is n m av]se to turn+ an hone/ p5ny :5 he c1 ?an a s+le "o4 ,poro*ial (fic]s are n s well paid t !y c af=d to refuse any little extra fee1 :5 x comes to !m 9 a civil & prop] mann]4' ,! /rang] smil$1 & nodd$ 8 head aga93 z mu* to say1 he _h n mi/ak5 8 man2 !n rang ! bell4 #8,fill ?is glass aga91' he said1 h&+ ,mr4 ,bumble's empty tumbl] to ! l&lord4 #8,let x be /rong & hot4 ,y l x s1 ,i suppose8' #8,n too /rong1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) a delicate c\gh4 #8,y und]/& :at t means1 l&lord6' said ! /rang]1 drily4 ,! ho/ smil$1 disappe>$1 & %ortly aft]w>ds return$ ) a /eam+ jorum3 ( :i*1 ! fir/ gulp br\ght ! wat] into ,mr4 ,bumble's eyes4 #8,n[ li/5 to me1' said ! /rang]1 aft] clos+ ! door & w9d[4 #8,i came d[n to ?is place1 to-day1 to f9d y out2 &1 by "o ( ^? *ances :i* ! devil ?r[s 9 ! way ( 8 fri5ds sometimes1 y walk$ into ! v room ,i 0 sitt+ 91 :ile y 7 upp]mo/ 9 my m9d4 ,i want "s in=mation f y4 ,i don't ask y to give x = no?+1 slight z x is4 ,put up t1 to beg9 )4' ,z he spoke1 he pu%$ a c\ple ( sov]eigns across ! table to 8 companion1 c>efully1 z ?\gh unwill+ t ! *9k+ ( money %\ld be he>d )\t4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,bumble _h scrupul\sly exam9$ ! co9s1 to see t !y 7 g5u9e1 & _h put !m up1 ) mu* satisfaction1 9 8 wai/coat-pocket1 he w5t on3 #8,c>ry y\r memory back--let me see--twelve ye>s1 la/ w9t]4' #8,x's a long "t1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,v good4 ,i've done x4' #8,! sc5e1 ! workh\se4' #8,good6' #8,& ! "t1 night4' #8,yes4' #8,& ! place1 ! crazy hole1 :]ev] x 01 9 :i* mis]able drabs br\ght =? ! life & heal? s (t5 d5i$ to !mselves--gave bir? to pul+ *ildr5 = ! p>i% to re>2 & hid _! %ame1 rot #8em 9 ! grave6' #8,! ly+-9 room1 ,i suppose8' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 n q foll[+ ! /rang]'s excit$ description4 #8,yes1' said ! /rang]4 #8,a boy 0 born !re4' #8,a _m boys1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 %ak+ 8 head1 despond+ly4 #8,a murra9 on ! "y devils6' cri$ ! /rang]2 #8,i speak ( "o2 a meek-look+1 pale-fac$ boy1 :o 0 appr5tic$ d[n "h1 to a c(f9-mak]--,i wi% he _h made 8 c(f91 & screw$ 8 body 9 x--& :o aft]w>ds ran away to ,london1 z x 0 suppos$4 #8,:y1 y mean ,oliv]6 ,"y ,twi/6' said ,mr4 ,bumble2 #8,i rememb] him1 ( c\rse4 ,!re wasn't a ob/9at] "y rascal--' #8,x's n ( him ,i want to he>2 ,i've he>d en\gh ( him1' said ! /rang]1 /opp+ ,mr4 ,bumble 9 ! outset ( a tirade on ! subject ( poor ,oliv]'s vices4 #8,x's ( a woman2 ! hag t nurs$ 8 "m4 ,:]e is %e8' #8,:]e is %e8' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 :om ! g9-&-wat] _h r5d]$ faceti\s4 #8,x w\ld be h>d to tell4 ,!re's no midwif]y !re1 :i*ev] place %e's gone to2 s ,i suppose %e's out ( employm5t1 anyway4' #8,:at d y mean8' dem&$ ! /rang]1 /]nly4 #8,t %e di$ la/ w9t]1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 ,! man look$ fix$ly at him :5 he _h giv5 ?is in=mation1 & al?\gh he did n )draw 8 eyes = "s "t aft]w>ds1 8 gaze gradually became vacant & ab/ract$1 & he seem$ lo/ 9 ?\ght4 ,= "s "t1 he appe>$ d\btful :e!r he ought to be reliev$ or disappo9t$ by ! intellig5ce2 b at l5g? he brea!d m freely2 & )draw+ 8 eyes1 obs]v$ t x 0 no great matt]4 ,) t he rose1 z if to dep>t4 ,b ,mr4 ,bumble 0 cunn+ en\gh2 & he at once saw t an opportunity 0 op5$1 = ! lucrative disposal ( "s secret 9 ! possession ( 8 bett] half4 ,he well rememb]$ ! night ( old ,sally's dea?1 :i* ! occurr5ces ( t day _h giv5 him good reason to recollect1 z ! occasion on :i* he _h propos$ to ,mrs4 ,corney2 & al?\gh t lady _h nev] confid$ to him ! disclosure ( :i* %e _h be5 ! solit>y witness1 he _h he>d en\gh to "k t x relat$ to some?+ t _h occurr$ 9 ! old woman's att5dance1 z workh\se nurse1 ^u ! "y "m ( ,oliv] ,twi/4 ,ha/ily call+ ?is circum/ance to m9d1 he in=m$ ! /rang]1 ) an air ( my/]y1 t "o woman _h be5 closet$ ) ! old h>ridan %ortly be=e %e di$2 & t %e c\ld1 z he _h reason to believe1 ?r[ "s light on ! subject ( 8 inquiry4 #8,h[ c ,i f9d h]8' said ! /rang]1 ?r[n (f 8 gu>d2 & pla9ly %[+ t all 8 fe>s 7:atev] !y 77 7 ar\s$ afre% by ! intellig5ce4 #8,only ?r\gh me1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,:58' cri$ ! /rang]1 ha/ily4 #8,to-morr[1' rejo9$ ,bumble4 #8,at n9e 9 ! ev5+1' said ! /rang]1 produc+ a scrap ( pap]1 & writ+ d[n ^u x1 an obscure address by ! wat]-side1 9 *>act]s t betray$ 8 agitation2 #8at n9e 9 ! ev5+1 br+ h] to me !re4 ,i ne$n't tell y to be secret4 ,x's y\r int]e/4' ,) ^! words1 he l$ ! way to ! door1 aft] /opp+ to pay = ! liquor t _h be5 drunk4 ,%ortly rem>k+ t _! roads 7 diff]5t1 he dep>t$1 )\t m c]emony ?an an emphatic repetition ( ! h\r ( appo9tm5t = ! foll[+ night4 ,on glanc+ at ! address1 ! p>o*ial function>y obs]v$ t x conta9$ no "n4 ,! /rang] _h n gone f>1 s he made aft] him to ask x4 #8,:at d y want8' cri$ ! man1 turn+ quickly r\nd1 z ,bumble t\*$ him on ! arm4 #8,foll[+ me8' #8,only to ask a "q1' said ! o!r1 po9t+ to ! scrap ( pap]4 #8,:at "n am ,i to ask =8' #8,monks6' rejo9$ ! man2 & /rode ha/ily1 away4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxviii -- ,,conta9+ ,,an ,,acc\nt ,,( ,,:at ,,pass$ ,,betwe5 ,,mr4 ,,& ,,mrs4 ,,bumble1 ,,& ,,mr4 ,,monks1 ,,at ,,_! ,,nocturnal ,,int]view ,x 0 a dull1 close1 ov]ca/ summ] ev5+4 ,! cl\ds1 :i* _h be5 ?reat5+ all day1 spread out 9 a d5se & sluggi% mass ( vap\r1 already yield$ l>ge drops ( ra91 & seem$ to presage a viol5t ?und]-/orm1 :5 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,bumble1 turn+ out ( ! ma9 /reet ( ! t[n1 direct$ _! c\rse t[>ds a scatt]$ little colony ( ru9\s h\ses1 di/ant f x "s mile & a-half1 or !reab\ts1 & erect$ on a l[ un:olesome swamp1 bord]+ ^u ! riv]4 ,!y 7 bo? wrapp$ 9 old & %abby out] g>m5ts1 :i* might1 p]haps1 s]ve ! d\ble purpose ( protect+ _! p]sons f ! ra91 & %elt]+ !m f obs]vation4 ,! husb& c>ri$ a lant]n1 f :i*1 h[ev]1 no light yet %one2 & trudg$ on1 a few paces 9 front1 z ?\gh--! way be+ dirty--to give 8 wife ! b5efit ( tread+ 9 8 heavy footpr9ts4 ,!y w5t on1 9 pr(\nd sil5ce2 e n[ & !n1 ,mr4 ,bumble relax$ 8 pace1 & turn$ 8 head z if to make sure t 8 helpmate 0 foll[+2 !n1 discov]+ t %e 0 close at 8 heels1 he m5d$ 8 rate ( walk+1 & proce$$1 at a consid]able increase ( spe$1 t[>ds _! place ( de/9ation4 ,?is 0 f> f be+ a place ( d\btful "*2 = x _h long be5 kn[n z ! resid5ce ( none b l[ ruffians1 :o1 "u v>i\s pret5ces ( liv+ by _! lab\r1 subsi/$ *iefly on plund] & crime4 ,x 0 a collection ( m]e hovels3 "s1 ha/ily built ) loose bricks3 o!rs1 ( old worm-eat5 %ip-timb]3 jumbl$ toge!r )\t any attempt at ord] or arrangem5t1 & plant$1 = ! mo/ "p1 )9 a few feet ( ! riv]'s bank4 ,a few leaky boats drawn up on ! mud1 & made fa/ to ! dw>f wall :i* skirt$ x3 & "h & !re an o> or coil ( rope3 appe>$1 at fir/1 to indicate t ! inhabitants ( ^! mis]able cottages pursu$ "s avocation on ! riv]2 b a glance at ! %att]$ & useless condition ( ! articles ?us display$1 w\ld h l$ a pass]-by1 )\t mu* difficulty1 to ! conjecture t !y 7 dispos$ !re1 r = ! pres]vation ( appe>ances1 ?an ) any view to _! be+ actually employ$4 ,9 ! he>t ( ?is clu/] ( huts2 & skirt+ ! riv]1 :i* its upp] /ories ov]hung2 /ood a l>ge build+1 =m]ly us$ z a manufactory ( "s k9d4 ,x _h1 9 its day1 probably furni%$ employm5t to ! inhabitants ( ! surr\nd+ t5em5ts4 ,b x _h long s9ce gone to ru94 ,! rat1 ! worm1 & ! action ( ! damp1 _h weak5$ & rott$ ! piles on :i* x /ood2 & a consid]able portion ( ! build+ _h already sunk d[n into ! wat]2 :ile ! rema9d]1 tott]+ & b5d+ ov] ! d>k /ream1 seem$ to wait a fav\rable opportunity ( foll[+ its old companion1 & involv+ itself 9 ! same fate4 ,x 0 be=e ?is ru9\s build+ t ! wor?y c\ple paus$1 z ! fir/ peal ( di/ant ?und] rev]b]at$ 9 ! air1 & ! ra9 comm5c$ p\r+ viol5tly d[n4 #8,! place %\ld be some:]e "h1' said ,bumble1 consult+ a scrap ( pap] he held 9 8 h&4 #8,halloa !re6' cri$ a voice f above4 ,foll[+ ! s\nd1 ,mr4 ,bumble rais$ 8 head & descri$ a man look+ out ( a door1 brea/-high1 on ! second /ory4 #8,/& /ill1 a m9ute1' cri$ ! voice2 #8,i'll be ) y directly4' ,) :i* ! head disappe>$1 & ! door clos$4 #8,is t ! man8' ask$ ,mr4 ,bumble's good lady4 ,mr4 ,bumble nodd$ 9 ! affirmative4 #8,!n1 m9d :at ,i told y1' said ! matron3 #8& be c>eful to say z little z y c1 or y'll betray u at once4' ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o _h ey$ ! build+ ) v rueful looks1 0 app>5tly ab\t to express "s d\bts relative to ! advisability ( proce$+ any fur!r ) ! ent]prise j !n1 :5 he 0 prev5t$ by ! appe>ance ( ,monks3 :o op5$ a small door1 ne> :i* !y /ood1 & beckon$ !m inw>ds4 #8,come 96' he cri$ impati5tly1 /amp+ 8 foot ^u ! gr\nd4 #8,don't keep me "h6' ,! woman1 :o _h hesitat$ at fir/1 walk$ boldly 91 )\t any o!r invitation4 ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o 0 a%am$ or afraid to lag beh9d1 foll[$3 obvi\sly v ill at ease & ) sc>cely any ( t rem>kable dignity :i* 0 usually 8 *ief *>act]i/ic4 #8,:at ! devil made y /& l+]+ !re1 9 ! wet8' said ,monks1 turn+ r\nd1 & address+ ,bumble1 aft] he _h bolt$ ! door beh9d !m4 #8,we--we 7 only cool+ ourselves1' /amm]$ ,bumble1 look+ appreh5sively ab\t him4 #8,cool+ y\rselves6' retort$ ,monks4 #8,n all ! ra9 t ev] fell1 or ev] w fall1 w put z mu* ( hell's fire out1 z a man c c>ry ab\t ) him4 ,y won't cool y\rself s easily2 don't ?9k x6' ,) ?is agreeable spee*1 ,monks turn$ %ort ^u ! matron1 & b5t 8 gaze ^u h]1 till ev5 %e1 :o 0 n easily c[$1 0 fa9 to )draw h] eyes1 & turn !m t[>ds ! gr\nd4 #8,?is is ! woman1 is x8' dem&$ ,monks4 #8,hem6 ,t is ! woman1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 m9dful ( 8 wife's caution4 #8,y ?9k wom5 nev] c keep secrets1 ,i suppose8' said ! matron1 int]pos+1 & return+1 z %e spoke1 ! se>*+ look ( ,monks4 #8,i "k !y w always keep "o till x's f\nd out1' said ,monks4 #8,& :at may t be8' ask$ ! matron4 #8,! loss ( _! own good "n1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,s1 by ! same rule1 if a woman's a p>ty to a secret t might hang or transport h]1 ,i'm n afraid ( h] tell+ x to anybody2 n ,i6 ,d y und]/&1 mi/ress8' #8,no1' rejo9$ ! matron1 slightly col\r+ z %e spoke4 #8,( c\rse y don't6' said ,monks4 #8,h[ %\ld y8' ,be/[+ some?+ half-way betwe5 a smile & a fr[n ^u 8 two companions1 & aga9 beckon+ !m to foll[ him1 ! man ha/5$ across ! ap>tm5t1 :i* 0 ( consid]able ext5t1 b l[ 9 ! ro(4 ,he 0 prep>+ to asc5d a /eep /aircase1 or r ladd]1 lead+ to ano!r floor ( w>eh\ses above3 :5 a bright fla% ( lightn+ /ream$ d[n ! ap]ture1 & a peal ( ?und] foll[$1 :i* %ook ! crazy build+ to its c5tre4 #8,he> x6' he cri$1 %r9k+ back4 #8,he> x6 ,roll+ & cra%+ on z if x e*o$ ?r\gh a ?\s& cav]ns :]e ! devils 7 hid+ f x4 ,i hate ! s\nd6' ,he rema9$ sil5t = a few mom5ts2 & !n1 remov+ 8 h&s sudd5ly f 8 face1 %[$1 to ! unspeakable discomposure ( ,mr4 ,bumble1 t x 0 mu* di/ort$ & discol\r$4 #8,^! fits come ov] me1 n[ & !n1' said ,monks1 obs]v+ 8 al>m2 #8& ?und] sometimes br+s !m on4 ,don't m9d me n[2 x's all ov] = ?is once4' ,?us speak+1 he l$ ! way up ! ladd]2 & ha/ily clos+ ! w9d[-%utt] ( ! room into :i* x l$1 l[]$ a lant]n :i* hung at ! end ( a rope & pulley pass$ ?r\gh "o ( ! heavy beams 9 ! ceil+3 & :i* ca/ a dim light ^u an old table & ?ree *airs t 7 plac$ b5ea? x4 #8,n[1' said ,monks1 :5 !y _h all ?ree seat$ !mselves1 #8! soon] we come to our bus9ess1 ! bett] = all4 ,! woman "k :at x is1 does %e8' ,! "q 0 address$ to ,bumble2 b 8 wife anticipat$ ! reply1 by intimat+ t %e 0 p]fectly acqua9t$ ) x4 #8,he is "r 9 say+ t y 7 ) ?is hag ! night %e di$2 & t %e told y some?+--' #8,ab\t ! "m ( ! boy y nam$1' repli$ ! matron int]rupt+ him4 #8,yes4' #8,! fir/ "q is1 ( :at nature 0 h] communication8' said ,monks4 #8,t's ! second1' obs]v$ ! woman ) mu* delib]ation4 #8,! fir/ is1 :at may ! communication be wor?8' #8,:o ! devil c tell t1 )\t kn[+ ( :at k9d x is8' ask$ ,monks4 #8,nobody bett] ?an y1 ,i am p]suad$1' answ]$ ,mrs4 ,bumble3 :o did n want = _s1 z h] yoke-fell[ c\ld abundantly te/ify4 #8,humph6' said ,monks significantly1 & ) a look ( eag] inquiry2 #8!re may be money's wor? to get1 eh8' #8,p]haps !re may1' 0 ! compos$ reply4 #8,some?+ t 0 tak5 f h]1' said ,monks4 #8,some?+ t %e wore4 ,some?+ t--' #8,y _h bett] bid1' int]rupt$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,i h he>d en\gh1 already1 to assure me t y are ! man ,i ought to talk to4' ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o _h n yet be5 admitt$ by 8 bett] half into any great] %>e ( ! secret ?an he _h orig9ally possess$1 li/5$ to ?is dialogue ) out/ret*$ neck & di/5d$ eyes3 :i* he direct$ t[>ds 8 wife & ,monks1 by turns1 9 undisguis$ a/oni%m5t2 increas$1 if possible1 :5 ! latt] /]nly dem&$1 :at sum 0 requir$ = ! disclosure4 #8,:at's x wor? to y8' ask$ ! woman1 z collect$ly z be=e4 #8,x may be no?+2 x may be tw5ty p\nds1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,speak out1 & let me "k :i*4' #8,add five p\nds to ! sum y h nam$2 give me five-&-tw5ty p\nds 9 gold1' said ! woman2 #8& ,i'll tell y all ,i "k4 ,n be=e4' #8,five-&-tw5ty p\nds6' exclaim$ ,monks1 draw+ back4 #8,i spoke z pla9ly z ,i c\ld1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,x's n a l>ge sum1 ei!r4' #8,n a l>ge sum = a paltry secret1 t may be no?+ :5 x's told6' cri$ ,monks impati5tly2 #8& :i* has be5 ly+ dead = twelve ye>s pa/ or m6' #8,su* matt]s keep well1 &1 l good w9e1 (t5 d\ble _! value 9 c\rse ( "t1' answ]$ ! matron1 /ill pres]v+ ! resolute indiff]5ce %e _h assum$4 #8,z to ly+ dead1 !re are ^? :o w lie dead = twelve ?\s& ye>s to come1 or twelve million1 = any?+ y or ,i "k1 :o w tell /range tales at la/6' #8,:at if ,i pay x = no?+8' ask$ ,monks1 hesitat+4 #8,y c easily take x away aga91' repli$ ! matron4 #8,i am b a woman2 alone "h2 & unprotect$4' #8,n alone1 my de>1 nor unprotect$1 nei!r1' submitt$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 9 a voice tremul\s ) fe>3 #8,i am "h1 my de>4 ,& besides1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 8 tee? *att]+ z he spoke1 #8,mr4 ,monks is too mu* ( a g5tleman to attempt any viol5ce on poro*ial p]sons4 ,mr4 ,monks is aw>e t ,i am n a "y man1 my de>1 & also t ,i am a little run to se$1 z ,i may say2 bu he has he]d3 ,i say ,i h no d\bt ,mr4 ,monks has he]d1 my de>3 t ,i am a v det]m9$ (fic]1 ) v uncommon /r5g?1 if ,i'm once r\s$4 ,i only want a little r\s+2 t's all4' ,z ,mr4 ,bumble spoke1 he made a melan*oly fe9t ( grasp+ 8 lant]n ) fi]ce det]m9ation2 & pla9ly %[$1 by ! al>m$ expression ( e feature1 t he did want a little r\s+1 & n a little1 prior to mak+ any v w>like demon/ration3 unless1 inde$1 aga9/ paup]s1 or o!r p]son or p]sons tra9$ d[n = ! purpose4 #8,y are a fool1' said ,mrs4 ,bumble1 9 reply2 #8& _h bett] hold y\r tongue4' #8,he _h bett] h cut x out1 be=e he came1 if he c't speak 9 a l[] tone1' said ,monks1 grimly4 #8,s6 ,he's y\r husb&1 eh8' #8,he my husb&6' titt]$ ! matron1 p>ry+ ! "q4 #8,i ?\ght z mu*1 :5 y came 91' rejo9$ ,monks1 m>k+ ! angry glance :i* ! lady d>t$ at h] sp\se z %e spoke4 #8,s mu* ! bett]2 ,i h less hesitation 9 deal+ ) two p1 :5 ,i f9d t !re's only "o w betwe5 !m4 ,i'm 9 e>ne/4 ,see "h6' ,he ?ru/ 8 h& into a side-pocket2 & produc+ a canvas bag1 told out tw5ty-five sov]eigns on ! table1 & pu%$ !m ov] to ! woman4 #8,n[1' he said1 #8ga!r !m up2 & :5 ?is curs$ peal ( ?und]1 :i* ,i feel is com+ up to break ov] ! h\se-top1 is gone1 let's he> y\r /ory4' ,! ?und]1 :i* seem$ 9 fact mu* ne>]1 & to %iv] & break almo/ ov] _! heads1 hav+ subsid$1 ,monks1 rais+ 8 face f ! table1 b5t =w>d to li/5 to :at ! woman %\ld say4 ,! faces ( ! ?ree ne>ly t\*$1 z ! two m5 leant ov] ! small table 9 _! eag]ness to he>1 & ! woman also leant =w>d to r5d] h] :isp] audible4 ,! sickly rays ( ! susp5d$ lant]n fall+ directly ^u !m1 aggravat$ ! pal5ess & anxiety ( _! c\nt5ances3 :i*1 encircl$ by ! deepe/ gloom & d>kness1 look$ gha/ly 9 ! extreme4 #8,:5 ?is woman1 t we call$ old ,sally1 di$1' ! matron began1 #8%e & ,i 7 alone4' #8,0 !re no "o by8' ask$ ,monks1 9 ! same holl[ :isp]2 #8,no sick wret* or idiot 9 "s o!r b$8 ,no "o :o c\ld he>1 & might1 by possibility1 und]/&8' #8,n a s\l1' repli$ ! woman2 #8we 7 alone4 ,i /ood alone beside ! body :5 dea? came ov] x4' #8,good1' said ,monks1 reg>d+ h] att5tively4 #8,g on4' #8,%e spoke ( a "y creature1' resum$ ! matron1 #8:o _h br\ght a *ild into ! _w "s ye>s be=e2 n m]ely 9 ! same room1 b 9 ! same b$1 9 :i* %e !n lay dy+4' #8,ay8' said ,monks1 ) quiv]+ lip1 & glanc+ ov] 8 %\ld]1 #8,blood6 ,h[ ?+s come ab\t6' #8,! *ild 0 ! "o y nam$ to him la/ night1' said ! matron1 nodd+ c>elessly t[>ds h] husb&2 #8! "m ?is nurse _h robb$4' #8,9 life8' ask$ ,monks4 #8,9 dea?1' repli$ ! woman1 ) some?+ l a %udd]4 #8,%e /ole f ! corpse1 :5 x _h h>dly turn$ to "o1 t :i* ! dead "m _h pray$ h]1 ) h] la/ brea?1 to keep = ! infant's sake4' #8,%e sold x1' cri$ ,monks1 ) desp]ate eag]ness2 #8did %e sell x8 ,:]e8 ,:58 ,to :om8 ,h[ long be=e8' #8,z %e told me1 ) great difficulty1 t %e _h done ?is1' said ! matron1 #8%e fell back & di$4' #8,)\t say+ m8' cri$ ,monks1 9 a voice :i*1 f its v suppression1 seem$ only ! m furi\s4 #8,x's a lie6 ,i'll n be play$ )4 ,%e said m4 ,i'll te> ! life out ( y bo?1 b ,i'll "k :at x 04' #8,%e didn't utt] ano!r ^w1' said ! woman1 to all appe>ance unmov$ 7z ,mr4 ,bumble 0 v f> f be+7 by ! /range man's viol5ce2 #8b %e clut*$ my g[n1 viol5tly1 ) "o h&1 :i* 0 p>tly clos$2 & :5 ,i saw t %e 0 dead1 & s remov$ ! h& by =ce1 ,i f\nd x clasp$ a scrap ( dirty pap]4' #8,:i* conta9$--' int]pos$ ,monks1 /ret*+ =w>d4 #8,no?+1' repli$ ! woman2 #8x 0 a pawnbrok]'s duplicate4' #8,= :at8' dem&$ ,monks4 #8,9 good "t ,i'll tell y4' said ! woman4 #8,i judge t %e _h kept ! tr9ket1 = "s "t1 9 ! hope ( turn+ x to bett] acc\nt2 & !n _h pawn$ x2 & _h sav$ or scrap$ toge!r money to pay ! pawnbrok]'s int]e/ ye> by ye>1 & prev5t its runn+ out2 s t if any?+ came ( x1 x c\ld /ill be r$eem$4 ,no?+ _h come ( x2 &1 z ,i tell y1 %e di$ ) ! scrap ( pap]1 all worn & tatt]$1 9 h] h&4 ,! "t 0 out 9 two days2 ,i ?\ght some?+ might "o day come ( x too2 & s r$eem$ ! pl$ge4' #8,:]e is x n[8' ask$ ,monks quickly4 #8,!re1' repli$ ! woman4 ,&1 z if glad to be reliev$ ( x1 %e ha/ily ?rew ^u ! table a small kid bag sc>cely l>ge en\gh = a ,fr5* wat*1 :i* ,monks p\nc+ ^u1 tore op5 ) trembl+ h&s4 ,x conta9$ a little gold locket3 9 :i* 7 two locks ( hair1 & a pla9 gold w$d+-r+4 #8,x has ! ^w 8,agnes0 engrav$ on ! inside1' said ! woman4 #8,!re is a blank left = ! surname2 & !n foll[s ! date2 :i* is )9 a ye> be=e ! *ild 0 born4 ,i f\nd out t4' #8,& ?is is all8' said ,monks1 aft] a close & eag] scrut9y ( ! cont5ts ( ! little packet4 #8,all1' repli$ ! woman4 ,mr4 ,bumble drew a long brea?1 z if he 7 glad to f9d t ! /ory 0 ov]1 & no m5tion made ( tak+ ! five-&-tw5ty p\nds back aga92 & n[ he took c\rage to wipe ! p]spiration :i* _h be5 trickl+ ov] 8 nose1 un*eck$1 dur+ ! :ole ( ! previ\s dialogue4 #8,i "k no?+ ( ! /ory1 beyond :at ,i c guess at1' said 8 wife address+ ,monks1 aft] a %ort sil5ce2 #8& ,i want to "k no?+2 = x's saf] n4 ,b ,i may ask y two que/ions1 may ,i8' #8,y may ask1' said ,monks1 ) "s %[ ( surprise2 #8b :e!r ,i answ] or n is ano!r "q4' #8--,:i* makes ?ree1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 essay+ a /roke ( faceti\sness4 #8,is t :at y expect$ to get f me8' dem&$ ! matron4 #8,x is1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,! o!r "q8' #8,:at d y propose to d ) x8 ,c x be us$ aga9/ me8' #8,nev]1' rejo9$ ,monks2 #8nor aga9/ me ei!r4 ,see "h6 ,b don't move a /ep =w>d1 or y\r life is n wor? a bulru%4' ,) ^! words1 he sudd5ly :eel$ ! table aside1 & pull+ an iron r+ 9 ! bo>d+1 ?rew back a l>ge trap-door :i* op5$ close at ,mr4 ,bumble's feet1 & caus$ t g5tleman to retire sev]al paces backw>d1 ) great precipitation4 #8,look d[n1' said ,monks1 l[]+ ! lant]n into ! gulf4 #8,don't fe> me4 ,i c\ld h let y d[n1 quietly en\gh1 :5 y 7 seat$ ov] x1 if t _h be5 my game4' ,?us enc\rag$1 ! matron drew ne> to ! br9k2 & ev5 ,mr4 ,bumble himself1 impell$ by curi\sity1 v5tur$ to d ! same4 ,! turbid wat]1 swoll5 by ! heavy ra91 0 ru%+ rapidly on bel[2 & all o!r s\nds 7 lo/ 9 ! noise ( its pla%+ & eddy+ aga9/ ! gre5 & slimy piles4 ,!re _h once be5 a wat]-mill b5ea?2 ! tide foam+ & *af+ r\nd ! few rott5 /akes1 & fragm5ts ( ma*9]y t yet rema9$1 seem$ to d>t onw>d1 ) a new impulse1 :5 fre$ f ! ob/acles :i* _h unavail+ly attempt$ to /em its headlong c\rse4 #8,if y flung a man's body d[n !re1 :]e w\ld x be to-morr[ morn+8' said ,monks1 sw++ ! lant]n to & fro 9 ! d>k well4 #8,twelve miles d[n ! riv]1 & cut to pieces besides1' repli$ ,bumble1 recoil+ at ! ?\ght4 ,monks drew ! little packet f 8 brea/1 :]e he _h hurri$ly ?ru/ x2 & ty+ x to a lead5 weight1 :i* _h =m$ a "p ( "s pulley1 & 0 ly+ on ! floor1 dropp$ x into ! /ream4 ,x fell /raight1 & true z a die2 clove ! wat] ) a sc>cely audible spla%2 & 0 gone4 ,! ?ree look+ into ea* o!r's faces1 seem$ to brea! m freely4 #8,!re6' said ,monks1 clos+ ! trap-door1 :i* fell heavily back into its =m] position4 #8,if ! sea ev] gives up its dead1 z books say x w1 x w keep its gold & silv] to itself1 & t tra% among x4 ,we h no?+ m to say1 & may break up our pleasant p>ty4' #8,by all means1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) great alacrity4 #8,y'll keep a quiet tongue 9 y\r head1 w y8' said ,monks1 ) a ?reat5+ look4 #8,i am n afraid ( y\r wife4' #8,y may dep5d ^u me1 "y man1' answ]$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 b[+ himself gradually t[>ds ! ladd]1 ) excessive polit5ess4 #8,on ev]ybody's acc\nt1 "y man2 on my own1 y "k1 ,mr4 ,monks4' #8,i am glad1 = y\r sake1 to he> x1' rem>k$ ,monks4 #8,light y\r lant]n6 ,& get away f "h z fa/ z y c4' ,x 0 =tunate t ! conv]sation t]m9at$ at ?is po9t1 or ,mr4 ,bumble1 :o _h b[$ himself to )9 six in*es ( ! ladd]1 w\ld infallibly h pit*$ headlong into ! room bel[4 ,he light$ 8 lant]n f t :i* ,monks _h deta*$ f ! rope1 & n[ c>ri$ 9 8 h&2 & mak+ no ef=t to prolong ! disc\rse1 desc5d$ 9 sil5ce1 foll[$ by 8 wife4 ,monks br\ght up ! re>1 aft] paus+ on ! /eps to satisfy himself t !re 7 no o!r s\nds to be he>d ?an ! beat+ ( ! ra9 )\t1 & ! ru%+ ( ! wat]4 ,!y trav]s$ ! l[] room1 sl[ly1 & ) caution2 = ,monks />t$ at e %ad[2 & ,mr4 ,bumble1 hold+ 8 lant]n a foot above ! gr\nd1 walk$ n only ) rem>kable c>e1 b ) a m>vell\sly light /ep = a g5tleman ( 8 figure3 look+ n]v\sly ab\t him = hidd5 trap-doors4 ,! gate at :i* !y _h ent]$1 0 s(tly unfa/5$ & op5$ by ,monks2 m]ely ex*ang+ a nod ) _! my/]i\s acqua9tance1 ! m>ri$ c\ple em]g$ into ! wet & d>kness outside4 ,!y 7 no soon] gone1 ?an ,monks1 :o appe>$ to ent]ta9 an inv9cible repugnance to be+ left alone1 call$ to a boy :o _h be5 hidd5 some:]e bel[4 ,bidd+ him g fir/1 & be> ! light1 he return$ to ! *amb] he _h j quitt$4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxix -- ,,introduces ,,"s ,,respectable ,,*>act]s ,,) ,,:om ,,! ,,read] ,,is ,,already ,,acqua9t$1 ,,& ,,%[s ,,h[ ,,monks ,,& ,,! ,,jew ,,laid ,,_! ,,wor?y ,,heads ,,toge!r ,on ! ev5+ foll[+ t ^u :i* ! ?ree wor?ies m5tion$ 9 ! la/ *apt]1 dispos$ ( _! little matt] ( bus9ess z !re9 n>rat$1 ,mr4 ,william ,sikes1 awak5+ f a nap1 dr[sily gr[l$ =? an inquiry :at "t ( night x 04 ,! room 9 :i* ,mr4 ,sikes prop\nd$ ?is "q1 0 n "o ( ^? he _h t5ant$1 previ\s to ! ,*]tsey exp$ition1 al?\gh x 0 9 ! same qu>t] ( ! t[n1 & 0 situat$ at no great di/ance f 8 =m] lodg+s4 ,x 0 n1 9 appe>ance1 s desirable a habitation z 8 old qu>t]s3 be+ a mean & badly-furni%$ ap>tm5t1 ( v limit$ size2 light$ only by "o small w9d[ 9 ! %elv+ ro(1 & abutt+ on a close & dirty lane4 ,nor 7 !re want+ o!r indications ( ! good g5tleman's hav+ gone d[n 9 ! _w ( late3 = a great sc>city ( furniture1 & total abs5ce ( com=t1 toge!r ) ! disappe>ance ( all su* small moveables z sp>e clo!s & l951 bespoke a /ate ( extreme pov]ty2 :ile ! meagre & att5uat$ condition ( ,mr4 ,sikes himself w\ld h fully confirm$ ^! symptoms1 if !y _h /ood 9 any ne$ ( corroboration4 ,! h\sebreak] 0 ly+ on ! b$1 wrapp$ 9 8 :ite great-coat1 by way ( dress+-g[n1 & display+ a set ( features 9 no degree improv$ by ! cadav]\s hue ( illness1 & ! addition ( a soil$ nightcap1 & a /iff1 black be>d ( a week's gr[?4 ,! dog sat at ! b$side3 n[ eye+ 8 ma/] ) a wi/ful look1 & n[ prick+ 8 e>s1 & utt]+ a l[ gr[l z "s noise 9 ! /reet1 or 9 ! l[] "p ( ! h\se1 attract$ 8 att5tion4 ,seat$ by ! w9d[1 busily engag$ 9 pat*+ an old wai/coat :i* =m$ a portion ( ! robb]'s ord9>y dress1 0 a female3 s pale & r$uc$ ) wat*+ & privation1 t !re w\ld h be5 consid]able difficulty 9 recognis+ h] z ! same ,nancy :o has already figur$ 9 ?is tale1 b = ! voice 9 :i* %e repli$ to ,mr4 ,sikes's "q4 #8,n long gone sev51' said ! girl4 #8,h[ d y feel to-night1 ,bill8' #8,z weak z wat]1' repli$ ,mr4 ,sikes1 ) an imprecation on 8 eyes & limbs4 #8,"h2 l5d u a h&1 & let me get (f ?is ?und]+ b$ anyh[4' ,illness _h n improv$ ,mr4 ,sikes's temp]2 =1 z ! girl rais$ him up & l$ him to a *air1 he mutt]$ v>i\s curses on h] awkw>dness1 & /ruck h]4 #8,:9+ are y8' said ,sikes4 #8,come6 ,don't /& snivell+ !re4 ,if y c't d any?+ bett] ?an t1 cut (f altoge!r4 ,d'ye he> me8' #8,i he> y1' repli$ ! girl1 turn+ h] face aside1 & =c+ a laugh4 #8,:at fancy h y got 9 y\r head n[8' #8,oh6 y've ?\ght bett] ( x1 h y8' gr[l$ ,sikes1 m>k+ ! te> :i* trembl$ 9 h] eye4 #8,all ! bett] = y1 y h4' #8,:y1 y don't mean to say1 y'd be h>d ^u me to-night1 ,bill1' said ! girl1 lay+ h] h& ^u 8 %\ld]4 #8,no6' cri$ ,mr4 ,sikes4 #8,:y n8' #8,su* a numb] ( nights1' said ! girl1 ) a t\* ( woman's t5d]ness1 :i* communicat$ some?+ l sweetness ( tone1 ev5 to h] voice3 #8su* a numb] ( nights z ,i've be5 pati5t ) y1 nurs+ & c>+ = y1 z if y _h be5 a *ild3 & ?is ! fir/ t ,i've se5 y l y\rself2 y w\ldn't h s]v$ me z y did j n[1 if y'd ?\ght ( t1 w\ld y8 ,come1 come2 say y w\ldn't4' #8,well1 !n1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,sikes1 #8,i w\ldn't4 ,:y1 damme1 n[1 ! girls's :9+ aga96' #8,x's no?+1' said ! girl1 ?r[+ h]self into a *air4 #8,don't y seem to m9d me4 ,x'll soon be ov]4' #8,:at'll be ov]8' dem&$ ,mr4 ,sikes 9 a savage voice4 #8,:at fool]y are y up to1 n[1 aga98 ,get up & bu/le ab\t1 & don't come ov] me ) y\r woman's nons5se4' ,at any o!r "t1 ?is remon/rance1 & ! tone 9 :i* x 0 deliv]$1 w\ld h _h ! desir$ effect2 b ! girl be+ really weak & exhau/$1 dropp$ h] head ov] ! back ( ! *air1 & fa9t$1 be=e ,mr4 ,sikes c\ld get out a few ( ! appropriate oa?s ) :i*1 on simil> occasions1 he 0 accu/om$ to g>ni% 8 ?reats4 ,n kn[+1 v well1 :at to d1 9 ?is uncommon em]g5cy2 = ,miss ,nancy's hy/]ics 7 usually ( t viol5t k9d :i* ! pati5t fights & /ruggles out (1 )\t mu* assi/ance2 ,mr4 ,sikes tri$ a little blasphemy3 & f9d+ t mode ( treatm5t :olly ineffectual1 call$ = assi/ance4 #8,:at's ! matt] "h1 my de>8' said ,fag91 look+ 94 #8,l5d a h& to ! girl1 c't y8' repli$ ,sikes impati5tly4 #8,don't /& *att]+ & gr9n+ at me6' ,) an exclamation ( surprise1 ,fag9 ha/5$ to ! girl's assi/ance1 :ile ,mr4 ,john ,dawk9s 7o!rwise ! ,artful ,dodg]71 :o _h foll[$ 8 v5]able fri5d into ! room1 ha/ily deposit$ on ! floor a bundle ) :i* he 0 lad52 & snat*+ a bottle f ! grasp ( ,ma/] ,*>les ,bates :o came close at 8 heels1 uncork$ x 9 a tw9kl+ ) 8 tee?1 & p\r$ a portion ( its cont5ts d[n ! pati5t's ?roat3 previ\sly tak+ a ta/e1 himself1 to prev5t mi/akes4 #8,give h] a :iff ( fre% air ) ! bell[s1 ,*>ley1' said ,mr4 ,dawk9s2 #8& y slap h] h&s1 ,fag91 :ile ,bill undoes ! petticuts4' ,^! unit$ re/oratives1 adm9i/]$ ) great en]gy3 especially t dep>tm5t consign$ to ,ma/] ,bates1 :o appe>$ to consid] 8 %>e 9 ! proce$+s1 a piece ( unexampl$ pleasantry3 7 n long 9 produc+ ! desir$ effect4 ,! girl gradually recov]$ h] s5ses2 &1 /agg]+ to a *air by ! b$side1 hid h] face ^u ! pill[3 leav+ ,mr4 ,sikes to confront ! new com]s1 9 "s a/oni%m5t at _! unlook$-= appe>ance4 #8,:y1 :at evil w9d has bl[$ y "h8' he ask$ ,fag94 #8,no evil w9d at all1 my de>1 = evil w9ds bl[ nobody any good2 & ,i've br\ght some?+ good ) me1 t y'll be glad to see4 ,dodg]1 my de>1 op5 ! bundle2 & give ,bill ! little trifles t we sp5t all our money on1 ?is morn+4' ,9 compliance ) ,mr4 ,fag9's reque/1 ! ,artful unti$ ?is bundle1 :i* 0 ( l>ge size1 & =m$ ( an old table-clo?2 & h&$ ! articles x conta9$1 "o by "o1 to ,*>ley ,bates3 :o plac$ !m on ! table1 ) v>i\s encomiums on _! r>ity & excell5ce4 #8,sit* a rabbit pie1 ,bill1' exclaim$ t "y g5tleman1 disclos+ to view a huge pa/y2 #8sit* delicate creeturs1 ) sit* t5d] limbs1 ,bill1 t ! w]y bones melt 9 y\r m\?1 & !re's no occasion to pick #8em2 half a p\nd ( sev5 & six-p5ny gre51 s preci\s /rong t if y mix x ) bil+ wat]1 x'll g nigh to bl[ ! lid ( ! tea-pot (f2 a p\nd & a half ( moi/ sug> t ! nigg]s didn't "w at all at1 a=e !y got x up to sit* a pit* ( goodness1--oh no6 ,two half-qu>t]n brans2 p\nd ( be/ fre%2 piece ( d\ble ,glo'/]2 &1 to w9d up all1 "s ( ! ri*e/ sort y ev] lu%$6' ,utt]+ ?is la/ panegyric1 ,ma/] ,bates produc$1 f "o ( 8 ext5sive pockets1 a full-siz$ w9e-bottle1 c>efully cork$2 :ile ,mr4 ,dawk9s1 at ! same in/ant1 p\r$ out a w9e-glassful ( raw spirits f ! bottle he c>ri$3 :i* ! invalid toss$ d[n 8 ?roat )\t a mom5t's hesitation4 #8,ah6' said ,fag91 rubb+ 8 h&s ) great satisfaction4 #8,y'll d1 ,bill2 y'll d n[4' #8,d6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,sikes2 #8,i might h be5 done =1 tw5ty times ov]1 a=e y'd h done any?+ to help me4 ,:at d y mean by leav+ a man 9 ?is /ate1 ?ree weeks & m1 y false-he>t$ wagabond8' #8,only he> him1 boys6' said ,fag91 %rugg+ 8 %\ld]s4 #8,& u come to br+ him all ^! beau-ti-ful ?+s4' #8,! ?+s is well en\gh 9 _! way1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,sikes3 a little soo!d z he glanc$ ov] ! table2 #8b :at h y got to say = y\rself1 :y y %\ld leave me "h1 d[n 9 ! m\?1 heal?1 blunt1 & ev]y?+ else2 & take no m notice ( me1 all ?is mortal "t1 ?an if ,i 0 t #8ere dog4--,drive him d[n1 ,*>ley6' #8,i nev] see su* a jolly dog z t1' cri$ ,ma/] ,bates1 do+ z he 0 desir$4 #8,smell+ ! grub l a old lady a go+ to m>ket6 ,he'd make 8 =tun' on ! /age t dog w\ld1 & rewive ! drama besides4' #8,hold y\r d91' cri$ ,sikes1 z ! dog retreat$ "u ! b$3 /ill gr[l+ angrily4 #8,:at h y got to say = y\rself1 y )]$ old f5ce1 eh8' #8,i 0 away f ,london1 a week & m1 my de>1 on a plant1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,& :at ab\t ! o!r =tnight8' dem&$ ,sikes4 #8,:at ab\t ! o!r =tnight t y've left me ly+ "h1 l a sick rat 9 8 hole8' #8,i c\ldn't help x1 ,bill4 ,i c't g into a long explanation be=e company2 b ,i c\ldn't help x1 ^u my hon\r4' #8,^u y\r :at8' gr[l$ ,sikes1 ) excessive disgu/4 #8,"h6 ,cut me (f a piece ( t pie1 "o ( y boys1 to take ! ta/e ( t out ( my m\?1 or x'll *oke me dead4' #8,don't be out ( temp]1 my de>1' urg$ ,fag91 submissively4 #8,i h nev] =got y1 ,bill2 nev] once4' #8,no6 ,i'll p\nd x t y han't1' repli$ ,sikes1 ) a bitt] gr94 #8,y've be5 s*em+ & plott+ away1 e h\r t ,i h laid %iv]+ & burn+ "h2 & ,bill 0 to d ?is2 & ,bill 0 to d t2 & ,bill 0 to d x all1 dirt *eap1 z soon z he got well3 & 0 q poor en\gh = y\r "w4 ,if x hadn't be5 = ! girl1 ,i might h di$4' #8,!re n[1 ,bill1' remon/rat$ ,fag91 eag]ly cat*+ at ! ^w4 #8,if x hadn't be5 = ! girl6 ,:o b poor ould ,fag9 0 ! means ( y\r hav+ su* a h&y girl ab\t y8' #8,he says true en\gh !re6' said ,nancy1 com+ ha/ily =w>d4 #8,let him be2 let him be4' ,nancy's appe>ance gave a new turn to ! conv]sation2 = ! boys1 receiv+ a sly w9k f ! w>y old ,jew1 began to ply h] ) liquor3 ( :i*1 h[ev]1 %e took v sp>+ly2 :ile ,fag91 assum+ an unusual fl[ ( spirits1 gradually br\ght ,mr4 ,sikes into a bett] temp]1 by affect+ to reg>d 8 ?reats z a little pleasant bant]2 &1 moreov]1 by laugh+ v he>tily at "o or two r\gh jokes1 :i*1 aft] repeat$ applications to ! _s-bottle1 he condesc5d$ to make4 #8,x's all v well1' said ,mr4 ,sikes2 #8b ,i mu/ h "s blunt f y to-night4' #8,i hav5't a piece ( co9 ab\t me1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,!n y've got lots at home1' retort$ ,sikes2 #8& ,i mu/ h "s f !re4' #8,lots6' cri$ ,fag91 hold+ up is h&s4 #8,i hav5't s mu* z w\ld--' #8,i don't "k h[ mu* y've got1 & ,i d>e say y h>dly "k y\rself1 z x w\ld take a pretty long "t to c\nt x1' said ,sikes2 #8b ,i mu/ h "s to-night2 & t's flat4' #8,well1 well1' said ,fag91 ) a sigh1 #8,i'll s5d ! ,artful r\nd pres5tly4' #8,y won't d no?+ ( ! k9d1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,sikes4 #8,! ,artful's a deal too artful1 & w\ld =get to come1 or lose 8 way1 or get dodg$ by traps & s be p]w5t$1 or any?+ = an excuse1 if y put him up to x4 ,nancy %all g to ! k5 & fet* x1 to make all sure2 & ,i'll lie d[n & h a snooze :ile %e's gone4' ,aft] a great deal ( haggl+ & squabbl+1 ,fag9 beat d[n ! am\nt ( ! requir$ advance f five p\nds to ?ree p\nds f\r & sixp5ce3 prote/+ ) _m solemn assev]ations t t w\ld only leave him eighte5-p5ce to keep h\se )2 ,mr4 ,sikes sull5ly rem>k+ t if he c\ldn't get any m he mu/ accompany him home2 ) ! ,dodg] & ,ma/] ,bates put ! eatables 9 ! cupbo>d4 ,! ,jew !n1 tak+ leave ( 8 affectionate fri5d1 return$ homew>d1 att5d$ by ,nancy & ! boys3 ,mr4 ,sikes1 mean:ile1 fl++ himself on ! b$1 & compos+ himself to sleep away ! "t until ! "y lady's return4 ,9 due c\rse1 !y arriv$ at ,fag9's abode1 :]e !y f\nd ,toby ,crackit & ,mr4 ,*itl+ int5t ^u _! fifte5? game at cribbage1 :i* x is sc>cely necess>y to say ! latt] g5tleman lo/1 & ) x1 8 fifte5? & la/ sixp5ce3 mu* to ! amusem5t ( 8 "y fri5ds4 ,mr4 ,crackit1 app>5tly some:at a%am$ at be+ f\nd relax+ himself ) a g5tleman s mu* 8 inf]ior 9 /ation & m5tal end[m5ts1 yawn$1 & inquir+ aft] ,sikes1 took up 8 hat to g4 #8,has nobody be51 ,toby8' ask$ ,fag94 #8,n a liv+ leg1' answ]$ ,mr4 ,crackit1 pull+ up 8 coll>2 #8x's be5 z dull z swipes4 ,y ought to /& some?+ h&some1 ,fag91 to recomp5se me = keep+ h\se s long4 ,damme1 ,i'm z flat z a juryman2 & %\ld h gone to sleep1 z fa/ z ,newgate1 if ,i hadn't _h ! good natur' to amuse ?is y\ng/]4 ,horrid dull1 ,i'm bless$ if ,i an't6' ,) ^! & o!r ejaculations ( ! same k9d1 ,mr4 ,toby ,crackit swept up 8 w9n+s1 & cramm$ !m into 8 wai/coat pocket ) a haughty air1 z ?\gh su* small pieces ( silv] 7 :olly b5ea? ! consid]ation ( a man ( 8 figure2 ?is done1 he swagg]$ out ( ! room1 ) s mu* elegance & g5tility1 t ,mr4 ,*itl+1 be/[+ num]\s admir+ glances on 8 legs & boots till !y 7 out ( sight1 assur$ ! company t he consid]$ 8 acqua9tance *eap at fifte5 sixp5ces an int]view1 & t he didn't value 8 losses ! snap ( 8 little f+]4 #8,wot a rum *ap y are1 ,tom6' said ,ma/] ,bates1 highly amus$ by ?is decl>ation4 #8,n a bit ( x1' repli$ ,mr4 ,*itl+4 #8,am ,i1 ,fag98' #8,a v clev] fell[1 my de>1' said ,fag91 patt+ him on ! %\ld]1 & w9k+ to 8 o!r pupils4 #8,& ,mr4 ,crackit is a heavy swell2 an't he1 ,fag98' ask$ ,tom4 #8,no d\bt at all ( t1 my de>4' #8,& x is a cr$itable ?+ to h 8 acqua9tance2 an't x1 ,fag98' pursu$ ,tom4 #8,v mu* s1 inde$1 my de>4 ,!y're only jeal\s1 ,tom1 because he won't give x to !m4' #8,ah6' cri$ ,tom1 triumphantly1 #8t's :]e x is6 ,he has clean$ me out4 ,b ,i c g & e>n "s m1 :5 ,i l2 c't ,i1 ,fag98' #8,to be sure y c1 & ! soon] y g ! bett]1 ,tom2 s make up y\r loss at once1 & don't lose any m "t4 ,dodg]6 ,*>ley6 ,x's "t y 7 on ! lay4 ,come6 ,x's ne> t51 & no?+ done yet4' ,9 ob$i5ce to ?is h9t1 ! boys1 nodd+ to ,nancy1 took up _! hats1 & left ! room2 ! ,dodg] & 8 vivaci\s fri5d indulg+1 z !y w5t1 9 _m witticisms at ! exp5se ( ,mr4 ,*itl+2 9 ^: conduct1 x is b ju/ice to say1 !re 0 no?+ v conspicu\s or peculi>3 inasmu* z !re are a great numb] ( spirit$ "y bloods ^u t[n1 :o pay a mu* high] price ?an ,mr4 ,*itl+ = be+ se5 9 good society3 & a great numb] ( f9e g5tlem5 7compos+ ! good society a=esaid7 :o e/abli%$ _! reputation ^u v mu* ! same foot+ z fla% ,toby ,crackit4 #8,n[1' said ,fag91 :5 !y _h left ! room1 #8,i'll g & get y t ca%1 ,nancy4 ,?is is only ! key ( a little cupbo>d :]e ,i keep a few odd ?+s ! boys get1 my de>4 ,i nev] lock up my money1 = ,i've got none to lock up1 my de>--ha6 ha6 ha6--none to lock up4 ,x's a poor trade1 ,nancy1 & no ?anks2 b ,i'm fond ( see+ ! "y p ab\t me2 & ,i be> x all1 ,i be> x all4 ,hu%6' he said1 ha/ily conceal+ ! key 9 8 brea/2 #8:o's t8 ,li/56' ,! girl1 :o 0 sitt+ at ! table ) h] arms fold$1 appe>$ 9 no way int]e/$ 9 ! arrival3 or to c>e :e!r ! p]son1 :oev] he 01 came or w5t3 until ! murmur ( a man's voice rea*$ h] e>s4 ,! in/ant %e caught ! s\nd1 %e tore (f h] bonnet & %awl1 ) ! rapidity ( lightn+1 & ?ru/ !m "u ! table4 ,! ,jew1 turn+ r\nd imm$iately aft]w>ds1 %e mutt]$ a compla9t ( ! heat3 9 a tone ( languor t contra/$1 v rem>kably1 ) ! extreme ha/e & viol5ce ( ?is action3 :i*1 h[ev]1 _h be5 unobs]v$ by ,fag91 :o _h 8 back t[>ds h] at ! "t4 #8,bah6' he :isp]$1 z ?\gh nettl$ by ! int]ruption2 #8x's ! man ,i expect$ be=e2 he's com+ d[n/airs4 ,n a ^w ab\t ! money :ile he's "h1 ,nance4 ,he won't /op long4 ,n t5 m9utes1 my de>4' ,lay+ 8 sk9ny =ef+] ^u 8 lip1 ! ,jew c>ri$ a c&le to ! door1 z a man's /ep 0 he>d ^u ! /airs )\t4 ,he rea*$ x1 at ! same mom5t z ! visitor1 :o1 com+ ha/ily into ! room1 0 close ^u ! girl be=e he obs]v$ h]4 ,x 0 ,monks4 #8,only "o ( my "y p1' said ,fag91 obs]v+ t ,monks drew back1 on behold+ a /rang]4 #8,don't move1 ,nancy4' ,! girl drew clos] to ! table1 & glanc+ at ,monks ) an air ( c>eless levity1 )drew h] eyes2 b z he turn$ t[>ds ,fag91 %e /ole ano!r look2 s ke5 & se>*+1 & full ( purpose1 t if !re _h be5 any by/&] to obs]ve ! *ange1 he c\ld h>dly h believ$ ! two looks to h proce$$ f ! same p]son4 #8,any news8' inquir$ ,fag94 #8,great4' #8,&--&--good8' ask$ ,fag91 hesitat+ z ?\gh he fe>$ to vex ! o!r man by be+ too sangu9e4 #8,n bad1 any way1' repli$ ,monks ) a smile4 #8,i h be5 prompt en\gh ?is "t4 ,let me h a ^w ) y4' ,! girl drew clos] to ! table1 & made no (f] to leave ! room1 al?\gh %e c\ld see t ,monks 0 po9t+ to h]4 ,! ,jew3 p]haps fe>+ %e might say some?+ al\d ab\t ! money1 if he endeav\r$ to get rid ( h]3 po9t$ upw>d1 & took ,monks out ( ! room4 #8,n t inf]nal hole we 7 9 be=e1' %e c\ld he> ! man say z !y w5t up/airs4 ,fag9 laugh$2 & mak+ "s reply :i* did n rea* h]1 seem$1 by ! creak+ ( ! bo>ds1 to lead 8 companion to ! second /ory4 ,be=e ! s\nd ( _! foot/eps _h ceas$ to e*o ?r\gh ! h\se1 ! girl _h slipp$ (f h] %oes2 & draw+ h] g[n loosely ov] h] head1 & muffl+ h] arms 9 x1 /ood at ! door1 li/5+ ) brea?less int]e/4 ,! mom5t ! noise ceas$1 %e glid$ f ! room2 asc5d$ ! /airs ) incr$ible s(tness & sil5ce2 & 0 lo/ 9 ! gloom above4 ,! room rema9$ des]t$ = a qu>t] ( an h\r or m2 ! girl glid$ back ) ! same une>?ly tread2 &1 imm$iately aft]w>ds1 ! two m5 7 he>d desc5d+4 ,monks w5t at once into ! /reet2 & ! ,jew crawl$ up/airs aga9 = ! money4 ,:5 he return$1 ! girl 0 adju/+ h] %awl & bonnet1 z if prep>+ to be gone4 #8,:y1 ,nance6' exclaim$ ! ,jew1 />t+ back z he put d[n ! c&le1 #8h[ pale y are6' #8,pale6' e*o$ ! girl1 %ad+ h] eyes ) h] h&s1 z if to look /eadily at him4 #8,q horrible4 ,:at h y be5 do+ to y\rself8' #8,no?+ t ,i "k (1 except sitt+ 9 ?is close place = ,i don't "k h[ long & all1' repli$ ! girl c>elessly4 #8,come6 ,let me get back2 t's a de>4' ,) a sigh = e piece ( money1 ,fag9 told ! am\nt into h] h&4 ,!y p>t$ )\t m conv]sation1 m]ely int]*ang+ a #8good-night4' ,:5 ! girl got into ! op5 /reet1 %e sat d[n ^u a door/ep2 & seem$1 = a few mom5ts1 :olly bewild]$ & unable to pursue h] way4 ,sudd5ly %e arose2 & hurry+ on1 9 a direction q opposite to t 9 :i* ,sikes 0 await+ h] return$1 quick5$ h] pace1 until x gradually resolv$ into a viol5t run4 ,aft] completely exhau/+ h]self1 %e /opp$ to take brea?3 &1 z if sudd5ly recollect+ h]self1 & deplor+ h] inability to d some?+ %e 0 b5t ^u1 wrung h] h&s1 & bur/ into te>s4 ,x might be t h] te>s reliev$ h]1 or t %e felt ! full hopelessness ( h] condition2 b %e turn$ back2 & hurry+ ) ne>ly z great rapidity 9 ! contr>y direction2 p>tly to recov] lo/ "t1 & p>tly to keep pace ) ! viol5t curr5t ( h] own ?\ghts3 soon rea*$ ! dwell+ :]e %e _h left ! h\sebreak]4 ,if %e betray$ any agitation1 :5 %e pres5t$ h]self to ,mr4 ,sikes1 he did n obs]ve x2 = m]ely inquir+ if %e _h br\ght ! money1 & receiv+ a reply 9 ! affirmative1 he utt]$ a gr[l ( satisfaction1 & replac+ 8 head ^u ! pill[1 resum$ ! slumb]s :i* h] arrival _h int]rupt$4 ,x 0 =tunate = h] t ! possession ( money occasion$ him s mu* employm5t next day 9 ! way ( eat+ & dr9k+2 & )al _h s b5eficial an effect 9 smoo?+ d[n ! asp]ities ( 8 temp]2 t he _h nei!r "t nor incl9ation to be v critical ^u h] behavi\r & deportm5t4 ,t %e _h all ! ab/ract$ & n]v\s mann] ( "o :o is on ! eve ( "s bold & haz>d\s /ep1 :i* x has requir$ no common /ruggle to resolve ^u1 w\ld h be5 obvi\s to ! lynx-ey$ ,fag91 :o w\ld mo/ probably h tak5 ! al>m at once2 b ,mr4 ,sikes lack+ ! niceties ( discrim9ation1 & be+ tr\bl$ ) no m subtle misgiv+s ?an ^? :i* resolve !mselves into a dogg$ r\ghness ( behavi\r t[>ds ev]ybody2 & be+1 fur!rmore1 9 an unusually amiable condition1 z has be5 already obs]v$2 saw no?+ unusual 9 h] demeanor1 & inde$1 tr\bl$ himself s little ab\t h]1 t1 _h h] agitation be5 f> m p]ceptible ?an x 01 x w\ld h be5 v unlikely to h awak5$ 8 suspicions4 ,z t day clos$ 91 ! girl's excitem5t increas$2 &1 :5 night came on1 & %e sat by1 wat*+ until ! h\sebreak] %\ld dr9k himself asleep1 !re 0 an unusual pal5ess 9 h] *eek1 & a fire 9 h] eye1 t ev5 ,sikes obs]v$ ) a/oni%m5t4 ,mr4 ,sikes be+ weak f ! fev]1 0 ly+ 9 b$1 tak+ hot wat] ) 8 g9 to r5d] x less inflammatory2 & _h pu%$ 8 glass t[>ds ,nancy to be repl5i%$ = ! ?ird or f\r? "t1 :5 ^! symptoms fir/ /ruck him4 #8,:y1 burn my body6' said ! man1 rais+ himself on 8 h&s z he />$ ! girl 9 ! face4 #8,y look l a corpse come to life aga94 ,:at's ! matt]8' #8,matt]6' repli$ ! girl4 #8,no?+4 ,:at d y look at me s h>d =8' #8,:at fool]y is ?is8' dem&$ ,sikes1 grasp+ h] by ! arm1 & %ak+ h] r\ghly4 #8,:at is x8 ,:at d y mean8 ,:at are y ?9k+ (8' #8,( _m ?+s1 ,bill1' repli$ ! girl1 %iv]+1 & z %e did s1 press+ h] h&s ^u h] eyes4 #8,b1 ,"l6 ,:at odds 9 t8' ,! tone ( =c$ gaiety 9 :i* ! la/ words 7 spok51 seem$ to produce a deep] impression on ,sikes ?an ! wild & rigid look :i* _h prec$$ !m4 #8,i tell y wot x is1' said ,sikes2 #8if y hav5't caught ! fev]1 & got x com9' on1 n[1 !re's some?+ m ?an usual 9 ! w9d1 & some?+ dang]\s too4 ,y're n a-go+ to--4 ,no1 damme6 y w\ldn't d t6' #8,d :at8' ask$ ! girl4 #8,!re a9't1' said ,sikes1 fix+ 8 eyes ^u h]1 & mutt]+ ! words to himself2 #8!re a9't a /aun*]-he>t$ gal go+1 or ,i'd h cut h] ?roat ?ree mon?s ago4 ,%e's got ! fev] com+ on2 t's x4' ,=tify+ himself ) ?is assurance1 ,sikes dra9$ ! glass to ! bottom1 & !n1 ) _m grumbl+ oa?s1 call$ = 8 physic4 ,! girl jump$ up1 ) great alacrity2 p\r$ x quickly out1 b ) h] back t[>ds him2 & held ! vessel to 8 lips1 :ile he drank (f ! cont5ts4 #8,n[1' said ! robb]1 #8come & sit aside ( me1 & put on y\r own face2 or ,i'll alt] x s1 t y won't "k x ag9 :5 y d want x4' ,! girl obey$4 ,sikes1 lock+ h] h& 9 81 fell back ^u ! pill[3 turn+ 8 eyes ^u h] face4 ,!y clos$2 op5$ aga92 clos$ once m2 aga9 op5$4 ,he %ift$ 8 position re/lessly2 &1 aft] doz+ aga91 & aga91 = two or ?ree m9utes1 & z (t5 spr++ up ) a look ( t]ror1 & gaz+ vacantly ab\t him1 0 sudd5ly /rick51 z x 71 :ile 9 ! v attitude ( ris+1 into a deep & heavy sleep4 ,! grasp ( 8 h& relax$2 ! uprais$ arm fell languidly by 8 side2 & he lay l "o 9 a pr(\nd trance4 #8,! laudanum has tak5 effect at la/1' murmur$ ! girl1 z %e rose f ! b$side4 #8,i may be too late1 ev5 n[4' ,%e ha/ily dress$ h]self 9 h] bonnet & %awl3 look+ fe>fully r\nd1 f "t to "t1 z if1 despite ! sleep+ draught1 %e expect$ e mom5t to feel ! pressure ( ,sikes's heavy h& ^u h] %\ld]2 !n1 /oop+ s(tly ov] ! b$1 %e kiss$ ! robb]'s lips2 & !n op5+ & clos+ ! room-door ) noiseless t\*1 hurri$ f ! h\se4 ,a wat*man 0 cry+ half-pa/ n9e1 d[n a d>k passage ?r\gh :i* %e _h to pass1 9 ga9+ ! ma9 ?or\ghf>e4 #8,has x long gone ! half-h\r8' ask$ ! girl4 #8,x'll /rike ! h\r 9 ano!r qu>t]1' said ! man3 rais+ 8 lant]n to h] face4 #8,& ,i _c get !re 9 less ?an an h\r or m1' mutt]$ ,nancy3 bru%+ swiftly pa/ him1 & glid+ rapidly d[n ! /reet4 ,_m ( ! %ops 7 already clos+ 9 ! back lanes & av5ues ?r\gh :i* %e track$ h] way1 9 mak+ f ,spitalfields t[>ds ! ,we/-,end ( ,london4 ,! clock /ruck t51 increas+ h] impati5ce4 ,%e tore along ! n>r[ pavem5t3 elb[+ ! pass5g]s f side to side2 & d>t+ almo/ "u ! horses' heads1 cross$ cr[d$ /reets1 :]e clu/]s ( p]sons 7 eag]ly wat*+ _! opportunity to d ! l4 #8,! woman is mad6' said ! p1 turn+ to look aft] h] z %e ru%$ away4 ,:5 %e rea*$ ! m weal?y qu>t] ( ! t[n1 ! /reets 7 comp>atively des]t$2 & "h h] headlong progress excit$ a /ill great] curiosity 9 ! /raggl]s :om %e hurri$ pa/4 ,"s quick5$ _! pace beh9d1 z ?\gh to see :i!r %e 0 ha/5+ at su* an unusual rate2 & a few made head ^u h]1 & look$ back1 surpris$ at h] undim9i%$ spe$2 b !y fell (f "o by "o2 & :5 %e ne>$ h] place ( de/9ation1 %e 0 alone4 ,x 0 a family hotel 9 a quiet b h&some /reet ne> ,hyde ,p>k4 ,z ! brilliant light ( ! lamp :i* burnt be=e its door1 guid$ h] to ! spot1 ! clock /ruck elev54 ,%e _h loit]$ = a few paces z ?\gh irresolute1 & mak+ up h] m9d to advance2 b ! s\nd det]m9$ h]1 & %e /epp$ into ! hall4 ,! port]'s seat 0 vacant4 ,%e look$ r\nd ) an air ( inc]titude1 & advanc$ t[>ds ! /airs4 #8,n[1 "y woman6' said a sm>tly-dress$ female1 look+ out f a door beh9d h]1 #8:o d y want "h8' #8,a lady :o is /opp+ 9 ?is h\se1' answ]$ ! girl4 #8,a lady6' 0 ! reply1 accompani$ ) a scornful look4 #8,:at lady8' #8,miss ,maylie1' said ,nancy4 ,! "y woman1 :o _h by ?is "t1 not$ h] appe>ance1 repli$ only by a look ( virtu\s disda92 & summon$ a man to answ] h]4 ,to him1 ,nancy repeat$ h] reque/4 #8,:at "n am ,i to say8' ask$ ! wait]4 #8,x's ( no use say+ any1' repli$ ,nancy4 #8,nor bus9ess8' said ! man4 #8,no1 nor t nei!r1' rejo9$ ! girl4 #8,i mu/ see ! lady4' #8,come6' said ! man1 pu%+ h] t[>ds ! door4 #8,none ( ?is4 ,take y\rself (f4' #8,i %all be c>ri$ out if ,i g6' said ! girl viol5tly2 #8& ,i c make t a job t two ( y won't l to d4 ,isn't !re anybody "h1' %e said1 look+ r\nd1 #8t w see a simple message c>ri$ = a poor wret* l me8' ,?is appeal produc$ an effect on a good-temp]$-fac$ man-cook1 :o ) "s ( ! o!r s]vants 0 look+ on1 & :o /epp$ =w>d to int]f]e4 #8,take x up = h]1 ,joe2 c't y8' said ?is p]son4 #8,:at's ! good8' repli$ ! man4 #8,y don't suppose ! "y lady w see su* z h]2 d y8' ,?is allusion to ,nancy's d\btful "*1 rais$ a va/ quantity ( *a/e wra? 9 ! bosoms ( f\r h\semaids1 :o rem>k$1 ) great f]v\r1 t ! creature 0 a disgrace to h] sex2 & /rongly advocat$ h] be+ ?r[n1 ru?lessly1 into ! k5nel4 #8,d :at y l ) me1' said ! girl1 turn+ to ! m5 aga92 #8b d :at ,i ask y fir/1 & ,i ask y to give ?is message = ,god ,almighty's sake4' ,! s(t-he>t$ cook add$ 8 int]cession1 & ! result 0 t ! man :o _h fir/ appe>$ und]took its deliv]y4 #8,:at's x to be8' said ! man1 ) "o foot on ! /airs4 #8,t a "y woman e>ne/ly asks to speak to ,miss ,maylie alone1' said ,nancy2 #8& t if ! lady w only he> ! fir/ ^w %e has to say1 %e w "k :e!r to he> h] bus9ess1 or to h h] turn$ out ( doors z an impo/or4' #8,i say1' said ! man1 #8y're com+ x /rong6' #8,y give ! message1' said ! girl firmly2 #8& let me he> ! answ]4' ,! man ran up/airs4 ,nancy rema9$1 pale & almo/ brea?less1 li/5+ ) quiv]+ lip to ! v audible expressions ( scorn1 ( :i* ! *a/e h\semaids 7 v prolific2 & ( :i* !y became /ill m s1 :5 ! man return$1 & said ! "y woman 0 to walk up/airs4 #8,x's no good be+ prop] 9 ?is _w1' said ! fir/ h\semaid4 #8,brass c d bett] ?an ! gold :at has /ood ! fire1' said ! second4 ,! ?ird cont5t$ h]self ) wond]+ #8:at ladies 0 made ('2 & ! f\r? took ! fir/ 9 a qu>tette ( #8,%ameful6' ) :i* ! ,dianas conclud$4 ,reg>dless ( all ?is3 = %e _h weighti] matt]s at he>t3 ,nancy foll[$ ! man1 ) trembl+ limbs1 to a small ante-*amb]1 light$ by a lamp f ! ceil+4 ,"h he left h]1 & retir$4 ,,*apt] ,,xl -- ,a ,,/range ,,int]view1 ,,:i* ,,is ,a ,,sequel ,,to ,,! ,,la/ ,,*amb] ,! girl's life _h be5 squ&]$ 9 ! /reets1 & among ! mo/ noisome ( ! /ews & d5s ( ,london1 b !re 0 some?+ ( ! woman's orig9al nature left 9 h] /ill2 & :5 %e he>d a light /ep approa*+ ! door opposite to t by :i* %e _h ent]$1 & ?\ght ( ! wide contra/ :i* ! small room w\ld 9 ano!r mom5t conta91 %e felt burd5$ ) ! s5se ( h] own deep %ame1 & %runk z ?\gh %e c\ld sc>cely be> ! pres5ce ( h] ) :om %e _h s\ght ?is int]view4 ,b /ruggl+ ) ^! bett] feel+s 0 pride1--! vice ( ! l[e/ & mo/ debas$ creatures no less ?an ( ! high & self-assur$4 ,! mis]able companion ( ?ieves & ruffians1 ! fall5 outca/ ( l[ haunts1 ! associate ( ! sc\r+s ( ! jails & hulks1 liv+ )9 ! %ad[ ( ! gall[s itself1--ev5 ?is degrad$ be+ felt too pr\d to betray a feeble gleam ( ! womanly feel+ :i* %e ?\ght a weakness1 b :i* alone connect$ h] ) t humanity1 ( :i* h] wa/+ life _h oblit]at$ s _m1 _m traces :5 a v *ild4 ,%e rais$ h] eyes suffici5tly to obs]ve t ! figure :i* pres5t$ itself 0 t ( a slight & beautiful girl2 !n1 b5d+ !m on ! gr\nd1 %e toss$ h] head ) affect$ c>elessness z %e said3 #8,x's a h>d matt] to get to see y1 lady4 ,if ,i _h tak5 (f5ce1 & gone away1 z _m w\ld h done1 y'd h be5 sorry = x "o day1 & n )\t reason ei!r4' #8,i am v sorry if any "o has behav$ h>%ly to y1' repli$ ,rose4 #8,d n ?9k ( t4 ,tell me :y y wi%$ to see me4 ,i am ! p]son y inquir$ =4' ,! k9d tone ( ?is answ]1 ! sweet voice1 ! g5tle mann]1 ! abs5ce ( any acc5t ( haught9ess or displeasure1 took ! girl completely by surprise1 & %e bur/ into te>s4 #8,oh1 lady1 lady6' %e said1 clasp+ h] h&s passionately be=e h] face1 #8if !re 0 m l y1 !re w\ld be few] l me1--!re w\ld--!re w\ld6' #8,sit d[n1' said ,rose1 e>ne/ly4 #8,if y are 9 pov]ty or affliction ,i %all be truly glad to relieve y if ,i c1--,i %all inde$4 ,sit d[n4' #8,let me /&1 lady1' said ! girl1 /ill weep+1 #8& d n speak to me s k9dly till y "k me bett]4 ,x is gr[+ late4 ,is--is--t door %ut8' #8,yes1' said ,rose1 recoil+ a few /eps1 z if to be ne>] assi/ance 9 case %e %\ld require x4 #8,:y8' #8,because1' said ! girl1 #8,i am ab\t to put my life & ! lives ( o!rs 9 y\r h&s4 ,i am ! girl t dragg$ little ,oliv] back to old ,fag9's on ! night he w5t out f ! h\se 9 ,p5tonville4' #8,y6' said ,rose ,maylie4 #8,i1 lady6' repli$ ! girl4 #8,i am ! infam\s creature y h he>d (1 t lives among ! ?ieves1 & t nev] f ! fir/ mom5t ,i c recollect my eyes & s5ses op5+ on ,london /reets h kn[n any bett] life1 or k9d] words ?an !y h giv5 me1 s help me ,god6 ,d n m9d %r9k+ op5ly f me1 lady4 ,i am y\ng] ?an y w\ld ?9k1 to look at me1 b ,i am well us$ to x4 ,! poore/ wom5 fall back1 z ,i make my way along ! cr[d$ pavem5t4' #8,:at dreadful ?+s are ^!6' said ,rose1 involunt>ily fall+ f h] /range companion4 #8,?ank ,heav5 ^u y\r knees1 de> lady1' cri$ ! girl1 #8t y _h fri5ds to c>e = & keep y 9 y\r *ildhood1 & t y 7 nev] 9 ! mid/ ( cold & hung]1 & riot & drunk5ness1 &--&--some?+ worse ?an all--z ,i h be5 f my cradle4 ,i may use ! ^w1 = ! alley & ! gutt] 7 m9e1 z !y w be my dea?b$4' #8,i pity y6' said ,rose1 9 a brok5 voice4 #8,x wr+s my he>t to he> y6' #8,heav5 bless y = y\r goodness6' rejo9$ ! girl4 #8,if y knew :at ,i am sometimes1 y w\ld pity me1 inde$4 ,b ,i h /ol5 away f ^? :o w\ld surely murd] me1 if !y knew ,i _h be5 "h1 to tell y :at ,i h ov]he>d4 ,d y "k a man nam$ ,monks8' #8,no1' said ,rose4 #8,he kn[s y1' repli$ ! girl2 #8& knew y 7 "h1 = x 0 by he>+ him tell ! place t ,i f\nd y out4' #8,i nev] he>d ! "n1' said ,rose4 #8,!n he goes by "s o!r among/ u1' rejo9$ ! girl1 #8:i* ,i m ?an ?\ght be=e4 ,"s "t ago1 & soon aft] ,oliv] 0 put into y\r h\se on ! night ( ! robb]y1 ,i--suspect+ ?is man--li/5$ to a conv]sation held betwe5 him & ,fag9 9 ! d>k4 ,i f\nd out1 f :at ,i he>d1 t ,monks--! man ,i ask$ y ab\t1 y "k--' #8,yes1' said ,rose1 #8,i und]/&4' #8--,t ,monks1' pursu$ ! girl1 #8_h se5 him accid5tly ) two ( our boys on ! day we fir/ lo/ him1 & _h kn[n him directly to be ! same *ild t he 0 wat*+ =1 ?\gh ,i c\ldn't make out :y4 ,a b>ga9 0 /ruck ) ,fag91 t if ,oliv] 0 got back he %\ld h a c]ta9 sum2 & he 0 to h m = mak+ him a ?ief1 :i* ?is ,monks want$ = "s purpose ( 8 own4' #8,= :at purpose8' ask$ ,rose4 #8,he caught sight ( my %ad[ on ! wall z ,i li/5$1 9 ! hope ( f9d+ out1' said ! girl2 #8& !re are n _m p besides me t c\ld h got out ( _! way 9 "t to escape discov]y4 ,b ,i did2 & ,i saw him no m till la/ night4' #8,& :at occurr$ !n8' #8,i'll tell y1 lady4 ,la/ night he came aga94 ,aga9 !y w5t up/airs1 & ,i1 wrapp+ myself up s t my %ad[ w\ld n betray me1 aga9 li/5$ at ! door4 ,! fir/ words ,i he>d ,monks say 7 ^!3 8,s ! only pro(s ( ! boy's id5tity lie at ! bottom ( ! riv]1 & ! old hag t receiv$ !m f ! "m is rott+ 9 h] c(f940 ,!y laugh$1 & talk$ ( 8 success 9 do+ ?is2 & ,monks1 talk+ on ab\t ! boy1 & gett+ v wild1 said t ?\gh he _h got ! "y devil's money safely n[1 he'd r h _h x ! o!r way2 =1 :at a game x w\ld h be5 to h br\ght d[n ! boa/ ( ! fa!r's w1 by driv+ him ?r\gh e jail 9 t[n1 & !n haul+ him up = "s capital felony :i* ,fag9 c\ld easily manage1 aft] hav+ made a good pr(it ( him besides4' #8,:at is all ?is6' said ,rose4 #8,! tru?1 lady1 ?\gh x comes f my lips1' repli$ ! girl4 #8,!n1 he said1 ) oa?s common en\gh 9 my e>s1 b /range to y\rs1 t if he c\ld gratify 8 hatr$ by tak+ ! boy's life )\t br++ 8 own neck 9 dang]1 he w\ld2 b1 z he c\ldn't1 he'd be ^u ! wat* to meet him at e turn 9 life2 & if he took advantage ( 8 bir? & hi/ory1 he might h>m him yet4 8,9 %ort1 ,fag910 he says1 8,jew z y are1 y nev] laid su* sn>es z ,i'll contrive = my "y bro!r1 ,oliv]40' #8,8 bro!r6' exclaim$ ,rose4 #8,^? 7 8 words1' said ,nancy1 glanc+ uneasily r\nd1 z %e _h sc>cely ceas$ to d1 s9ce %e began to speak1 = a vision ( ,sikes haunt$ h] p]petually4 #8,& m4 ,:5 he spoke ( y & ! o!r lady1 & said x seem$ contriv$ by ,heav51 or ! devil1 aga9/ him1 t ,oliv] %\ld come into y\r h&s1 he laugh$1 & said !re 0 "s com=t 9 t too1 = h[ _m ?\s&s & hundr$s ( ?\s&s ( p\nds w\ld y n give1 if y _h !m1 to "k :o y\r two-legg$ spaniel 04' #8,y d n mean1' said ,rose1 turn+ v pale1 #8to tell me t ?is 0 said 9 e>ne/8' #8,he spoke 9 h>d & angry e>ne/1 if a man ev] did1' repli$ ! girl1 %ak+ h] head4 #8,he is an e>ne/ man :5 8 hatr$ is up4 ,i "k _m :o d worse ?+s2 b ,i'd r li/5 to !m all a doz5 times1 ?an to t ,monks once4 ,x is gr[+ late1 & ,i h to rea* home )\t suspicion ( hav+ be5 on su* an err& z ?is4 ,i mu/ get back quickly4' #8,b :at c ,i d8' said ,rose4 #8,to :at use c ,i turn ?is communication )\t y8 ,back6 ,:y d y wi% to return to companions y pa9t 9 su* t]rible colors8 ,if y repeat ?is in=mation to a g5tleman :om ,i c summon 9 an in/ant f ! next room1 y c be consign$ to "s place ( safety )\t half an h\r's delay4' #8,i wi% to g back1' said ! girl4 #8,i mu/ g back1 because--h[ c ,i tell su* ?+s to an innoc5t lady l y8--because among ! m5 ,i h told y (1 !re is "o3 ! mo/ desp]ate among !m all2 t ,i c't leave3 no1 n ev5 to be sav$ f ! life ,i am lead+ n[4' #8,y\r hav+ int]f]$ 9 ?is de> boy's behalf be=e1' said ,rose2 #8y\r com+ "h1 at s great a risk1 to tell me :at y h he>d2 y\r mann]1 :i* conv9ces me ( ! tru? ( :at y say2 y\r evid5t contrition1 & s5se ( %ame2 all lead me to believe t y might yet be reclaim$4 ,oh6' said ! e>ne/ girl1 fold+ h] h&s z ! te>s c\rs$ d[n h] face1 #8d n turn a deaf e> to ! entreaties ( "o ( y\r own sex2 ! fir/--! fir/1 ,i d believe1 :o ev] appeal$ to y 9 ! voice ( pity & compassion4 ,d he> my words1 & let me save y yet1 = bett] ?+s4' #8,lady1' cri$ ! girl1 s9k+ on h] knees1 #8de>1 sweet1 angel lady1 y are ! fir/ t ev] bless$ me ) su* words z ^!1 & if ,i _h he>d !m ye>s ago1 !y might h turn$ me f a life ( s9 & sorr[2 b x is too late1 x is too late6' #8,x is nev] too late1' said ,rose1 #8= p5it5ce & atonem5t4' #8,x is1' cri$ ! girl1 wri?+ 9 agony ( h] m9d2 #8,i _c leave him n[6 ,i c\ld n be 8 dea?4' #8,:y %\ld y be8' ask$ ,rose4 #8,no?+ c\ld save him1' cri$ ! girl4 #8,if ,i told o!rs :at ,i h told y1 & l$ to _! be+ tak51 he w\ld be sure to die4 ,he is ! bolde/1 & has be5 s cruel6' #8,is x possible1' cri$ ,rose1 #8t = su* a man z ?is1 y c resign e future hope1 & ! c]ta9ty ( imm$iate rescue8 ,x is madness4' #8,i don't "k :at x is1' answ]$ ! girl2 #8,i only "k t x is s1 & n ) me alone1 b ) hundr$s ( o!rs z bad & wret*$ z myself4 ,i mu/ g back4 ,:e!r x is ,god's wra? = ! wrong ,i h done1 ,i d n "k2 b ,i am drawn back to him ?r\gh e suff]+ & ill usage2 & ,i %\ld be1 ,i believe1 if ,i knew t ,i 0 to die by 8 h& at la/4' #8,:at am ,i to d8' said ,rose4 #8,i %\ld n let y dep>t f me ?us4' #8,y %\ld1 lady1 & ,i "k y w1' rejo9$ ! girl1 ris+4 #8,y w n /op my go+ because ,i h tru/$ 9 y\r goodness1 & =c$ no promise f y1 z ,i might h done4' #8,( :at use1 !n1 is ! communication y h made8' said ,rose4 #8,?is my/]y mu/ be inve/igat$1 or h[ w its disclosure to me1 b5efit ,oliv]1 :om y are anxi\s to s]ve8' #8,y mu/ h "s k9d g5tleman ab\t y t w he> x z a secret1 & advise y :at to d1' rejo9$ ! girl4 #8,b :]e c ,i f9d y aga9 :5 x is necess>y8' ask$ ,rose4 #8,i d n seek to "k :]e ^! dreadful p live1 b :]e w y be walk+ or pass+ at any settl$ p]iod f ?is "t8' #8,w y promise me t y w h my secret /rictly kept1 & come alone1 or ) ! only o!r p]son t kn[s x2 & t ,i %all n be wat*$ or foll[$8' ask$ ! girl4 #8,i promise y solemnly1' answ]$ ,rose4 #8,e ,sunday night1 f elev5 until ! clock /rikes twelve1' said ! girl )\t hesitation1 #8,i w walk on ,london ,bridge if ,i am alive4' #8,/ay ano!r mom5t1' int]pos$ ,rose1 z ! girl mov$ hurri$ly t[>ds ! door4 #8,?9k once aga9 on y\r own condition1 & ! opportunity y h ( escap+ f x4 ,y h a claim on me3 n only z ! volunt>y be>] ( ?is intellig5ce1 b z a woman lo/ almo/ beyond r$emption4 ,w y return to ?is gang ( robb]s1 & to ?is man1 :5 a ^w c save y8 ,:at fasc9ation is x t c take y back1 & make y cl+ to wick$ness & mis]y8 ,oh6 is !re no *ord 9 y\r he>t t ,i c t\*6 ,is !re no?+ left1 to :i* ,i c appeal aga9/ ?is t]rible infatuation6' #8,:5 ladies z "y1 & good1 & beautiful z y are1' repli$ ! girl /eadily1 #8give away y\r he>ts1 love w c>ry y all l5g?s--ev5 su* z y1 :o h home1 fri5ds1 o!r admir]s1 ev]y?+1 to fill !m4 ,:5 su* z ,i1 :o h no c]ta9 ro( b ! c(f9-lid1 & no fri5d 9 sickness or dea? b ! hospital nurse1 set our rott5 he>ts on any man1 & let him fill ! place t has be5 a blank ?r\gh all our wret*$ lives1 :o c hope to cure u8 ,pity u1 lady--pity u = hav+ only "o feel+ ( ! woman left1 & = hav+ t turn$1 by a heavy judgm5t1 f a com=t & a pride1 into a new means ( viol5ce & suff]+4' #8,y w1' said ,rose1 aft] a pause1 #8take "s money f me1 :i* may enable y to live )\t di%one/y--at all ev5ts until we meet aga98' #8,n a p5ny1' repli$ ! girl1 wav+ h] h&4 #8,d n close y\r he>t aga9/ all my ef=ts to help y1' said ,rose1 /epp+ g5tly =w>d4 #8,i wi% to s]ve y inde$4' #8,y w\ld s]ve me be/1 lady1' repli$ ! girl1 wr++ h] h&s1 #8if y c\ld take my life at once2 = ,i h felt m grief to ?9k ( :at ,i am1 to-night1 ?an ,i ev] did be=e1 & x w\ld be some?+ n to die 9 ! hell 9 :i* ,i h liv$4 ,god bless y1 sweet lady1 & s5d z mu* happ9ess on y\r head z ,i h br\ght %ame on m9e6' ,?us speak+1 & sobb+ al\d1 ! unhappy creature turn$ away2 :ile ,rose ,maylie1 ov]p[]$ by ?is extraord9>y int]view1 :i* _h m ! semblance ( a rapid dream ?an an actual occurr5ce1 sank into a *air1 & endeav\r$ to collect h] w&]+ ?\ghts4 ,,*apt] ,,xli -- ,,conta9+ ,,fre% ,,discov]ies1 ,,& ,,%[+ ,,t ,,suprises1 ,,l ,,mis=tunes1 ,,seldom ,,come ,,alone ,h] situation 01 inde$1 "o ( no common trial & difficulty4 ,:ile %e felt ! mo/ eag] & burn+ desire to p5etrate ! my/]y 9 :i* ,oliv]'s hi/ory 0 envelop$1 %e c\ld n b hold sacr$ ! confid5ce :i* ! mis]able woman ) :om %e _h j conv]s$1 _h repos$ 9 h]1 z a "y & guileless girl4 ,h] words & mann] _h t\*$ ,rose ,maylie's he>t2 &1 m+l$ ) h] love = h] "y *>ge1 & sc>cely less int5se 9 its tru? & f]v\r1 0 h] fond wi% to w9 ! outca/ back to rep5tance & hope4 ,!y purpos$ rema9+ 9 ,london only ?ree days1 prior to dep>t+ = "s weeks to a di/ant "p ( ! coa/4 ,x 0 n[ midnight ( ! fir/ day4 ,:at c\rse ( action c\ld %e det]m9e ^u1 :i* c\ld be adopt$ 9 eight-&-=ty h\rs8 ,or h[ c\ld %e po/pone ! j\rney )\t excit+ suspicion8 ,mr4 ,losb]ne 0 ) !m1 & w\ld be = ! next two days2 b ,rose 0 too well acqua9t$ ) ! excell5t g5tleman's impetuosity1 & =esaw too cle>ly ! wra? ) :i*1 9 ! fir/ explosion ( 8 indignation1 he w\ld reg>d ! in/rum5t ( ,oliv]'s recapture1 to tru/ him ) ! secret1 :5 h] repres5tations 9 ! girl's behalf c\ld be second$ by no exp]i5c$ p]son4 ,^! 7 all reasons = ! greate/ caution & mo/ circumspect behavi\r 9 communicat+ x to ,mrs4 ,maylie1 ^: fir/ impulse w\ld infallibly be to hold a conf]5ce ) ! wor?y doctor on ! subject4 ,z to resort+ to any legal advis]1 ev5 if %e _h kn[n h[ to d s1 x 0 sc>cely to be ?\ght (1 = ! same reason4 ,once ! ?\ght occurr$ to h] ( seek+ assi/ance f ,h>ry2 b ?is awak5$ ! recollection ( _! la/ p>t+1 & x seem$ unwor?y ( h] to call him back1 :5--! te>s rose to h] eyes z %e pursu$ ?is tra9 ( reflection--he might h by ?is "t le>nt to =get h]1 & to be happi] away4 ,di/urb$ by ^! diff]5t reflections2 incl9+ n[ to "o c\rse & !n to ano!r1 & aga9 recoil+ f all1 z ea* successive consid]ation pres5t$ itself to h] m9d2 ,rose pass$ a sleepless & anxi\s night4 ,aft] m commun+ ) h]self next day1 %e arriv$ at ! desp]ate conclusion ( consult+ ,h>ry4 #8,if x be pa9ful to him1' %e ?\ght1 #8to come back "h1 h[ pa9ful x w be to me6 ,b p]haps he w n come2 he may write1 or he may come himself1 & /udi\sly ab/a9 f meet+ me--he did :5 he w5t away4 ,i h>dly ?\ght he w\ld2 b x 0 bett] = u bo?4' ,& "h ,rose dropp$ ! p51 & turn$ away1 z ?\gh ! v pap] :i* 0 to be h] mess5g] %\ld n see h] weep4 ,%e _h tak5 up ! same p51 & laid x d[n aga9 fifty times1 & _h consid]$ & reconsid]$ ! fir/ l9e ( h] lett] )\t writ+ ! fir/ ^w1 :5 ,oliv]1 :o _h be5 walk+ 9 ! /reets1 ) ,mr4 ,giles = a body-gu>d1 ent]$ ! room 9 su* brea?less ha/e & viol5t agitation1 z seem$ to betok5 "s new cause ( al>m4 #8,:at makes y look s flurri$8' ask$ ,rose1 advanc+ to meet him4 #8,i h>dly "k h[2 ,i feel z if ,i %\ld be *ok$1' repli$ ! boy4 #8,oh de>6 ,to ?9k t ,i %\ld see him at la/1 & y %\ld be able to "k t ,i h told y ! tru?6' #8,i nev] ?\ght y _h told u any?+ b ! tru?1' said ,rose1 soo?+ him4 #8,b :at is ?is8--( :om d y speak8' #8,i h se5 ! g5tleman1' repli$ ,oliv]1 sc>cely able to articulate1 #8! g5tleman :o 0 s good to me--,mr4 ,br[nl[1 t we h s (t5 talk$ ab\t4' #8,:]e8' ask$ ,rose4 #8,gett+ out ( a coa*1' repli$ ,oliv]1 %$d+ te>s ( delight1 #8& go+ into a h\se4 ,i didn't speak to him--,i c\ldn't speak to him1 = he didn't see me1 & ,i trembl$ s1 t ,i 0 n able to g up to him4 ,b ,giles ask$1 = me1 :e!r he liv$ !re1 & !y said he did4 ,look "h1' said ,oliv]1 op5+ a scrap ( pap]1 #8"h x is2 "h's :]e he lives--,i'm go+ !re directly6 ,oh1 de> me1 de> me6 ,:at %all ,i d :5 ,i come to see him & he> him speak aga96' ,) h] att5tion n a little di/ract$ by ^! & a great _m o!r incoh]5t exclamations ( joy1 ,rose read ! address1 :i* 0 ,crav5 ,/reet1 9 ! ,/r&4 ,%e v soon det]m9$ ^u turn+ ! discov]y to acc\nt4 #8,quick6' %e said4 #8,tell !m to fet* a hackney-coa*1 & be ready to g ) me4 ,i w take y !re directly1 )\t a m9ute's loss ( "t4 ,i w only tell my aunt t we are go+ out = an h\r1 & be ready z soon z y are4' ,oliv] ne$$ no prompt+ to despat*1 & 9 little m ?an five m9utes !y 7 on _! way to ,crav5 ,/reet4 ,:5 !y arriv$ !re1 ,rose left ,oliv] 9 ! coa*1 "u pret5ce ( prep>+ ! old g5tleman to receive him2 & s5d+ up h] c>d by ! s]vant1 reque/$ to see ,mr4 ,br[nl[ on v press+ bus9ess4 ,! s]vant soon return$1 to beg t %e w\ld walk up/airs2 & foll[+ him into an upp] room1 ,miss ,maylie 0 pres5t$ to an eld]ly g5tleman ( b5evol5t appe>ance1 9 a bottle-gre5 coat4 ,at no great di/ance f :om1 0 seat$ ano!r old g5tleman1 9 nanke5 bree*es & gait]s2 :o did n look p>ticul>ly b5evol5t1 & :o 0 sitt+ ) 8 h&s clasp$ on ! top ( a ?ick /ick1 & 8 *9 propp$ !reupon4 #8,de> me1' said ! g5tleman1 9 ! bottle-gre5 coat1 ha/ily ris+ ) great polit5ess1 #8,i beg y\r p>don1 "y lady--,i imag9$ x 0 "s importunate p]son :o--,i beg y w excuse me4 ,be seat$1 pray4' #8,mr4 ,br[nl[1 ,i believe1 sir8' said ,rose1 glanc+ f ! o!r g5tleman to ! "o :o _h spok54 #8,t is my "n1' said ! old g5tleman4 #8,?is is my fri5d1 ,mr4 ,grimwig4 ,grimwig1 w y leave u = a few m9utes8' #8,i believe1' int]pos$ ,miss ,maylie1 #8t at ?is p]iod ( our int]view1 ,i ne$ n give t g5tleman ! tr\ble ( go+ away4 ,if ,i am correctly in=m$1 he is cognizant ( ! bus9ess on :i* ,i wi% to speak to y4' ,mr4 ,br[nl[ incl9$ 8 head4 ,mr4 ,grimwig1 :o _h made "o v /iff b[1 & ris5 f 8 *air1 made ano!r v /iff b[1 & dropp$ into x aga94 #8,i %all surprise y v mu*1 ,i h no d\bt1' said ,rose1 naturally emb>rass$2 #8b y once %[$ great b5evol5ce & goodness to a v de> "y fri5d ( m9e1 & ,i am sure y w take an int]e/ 9 he>+ ( him aga94' #8,inde$6' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,oliv] ,twi/ y knew him z1' repli$ ,rose4 ,! words no soon] escap$ h] lips1 ?an ,mr4 ,grimwig1 :o _h be5 affect+ to dip into a l>ge book t lay on ! table1 upset x ) a great cra%1 & fall+ back 9 8 *air1 dis*>g$ f 8 features e expression b "o ( unmitigat$ wond]1 & indulg$ 9 a prolong$ & vacant />e2 !n1 z if a%am$ ( hav+ betray$ s mu* emotion1 he j]k$ himself1 z x 71 by a convulsion into 8 =m] attitude1 & look+ out /raight be=e him emitt$ a long deep :i/le1 :i* seem$1 at la/1 n to be dis*>g$ on empty air1 b to die away 9 ! inn]mo/ recesses ( 8 /oma*4 ,mr4 ,br[l[ 0 no less surpris$1 al?\gh 8 a/oni%m5t 0 n express$ 9 ! same ecc5tric mann]4 ,he drew 8 *air ne>] to ,miss ,maylie's1 & said1 #8,d me ! fav\r1 my de> "y lady1 to leave entirely out ( ! "q t goodness & b5evol5ce ( :i* y speak1 & ( :i* nobody else kn[s any?+2 & if y h x 9 y\r p[] to produce any evid5ce :i* w alt] ! unfav\rable op9ion ,i 0 once induc$ to ent]ta9 ( t poor *ild1 9 ,heav5's "n put me 9 possession ( x4' #8,a bad "o6 ,i'll eat my head if he is n a bad "o1' gr[l$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 speak+ by "s v5triloquial p[]1 )\t mov+ a muscle ( 8 face4 #8,he is a *ild ( a noble nature & a w>m he>t1' said ,rose1 col\r+2 #8& t ,p[] :i* has ?\ght fit to try him beyond 8 ye>s1 has plant$ 9 8 brea/ affections & feel+s :i* w\ld d hon\r to _m :o h numb]$ 8 days six times ov]4' #8,i'm only sixty-"o1' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 ) ! same rigid face4 #8,&1 z ! devil's 9 x if ?is ,oliv] is n twelve ye>s old at lea/1 ,i don't see ! application ( t rem>k4' #8,d n he$ my fri5d1 ,miss ,maylie1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8he does n mean :at he says4' #8,yes1 he does1' gr[l$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,no1 he does n1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 obvi\sly ris+ 9 wra? z he spoke4 #8,he'll eat 8 head1 if he doesn't1' gr[l$ ,mr4 ,grimwig4 #8,he w\ld des]ve to h x knock$ (f1 if he does1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,& he'd uncommonly l to see any man (f] to d x1' respond$ ,mr4 ,grimwig1 knock+ 8 /ick ^u ! floor4 ,hav+ gone ?us f>1 ! two old g5tlem5 sev]ally took snuff1 & aft]w>ds %ook h&s1 accord+ to _! inv>iable cu/om4 #8,n[1 ,miss ,maylie1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8to return to ! subject 9 :i* y\r humanity is s mu* int]e/$4 ,w y let me "k :at intellig5ce y h ( ?is poor *ild3 all[+ me to promise t ,i exhau/$ e means 9 my p[] ( discov]+ him1 & t s9ce ,i h be5 abs5t f ?is c\ntry1 my fir/ impression t he _h impos$ ^u me1 & _h be5 p]suad$ by 8 =m] associates to rob me1 has be5 consid]ably %ak54' ,rose1 :o _h _h "t to collect h] ?\ghts1 at once relat$1 9 a few natural words1 all t _h befall5 ,oliv] s9ce he left ,mr4 ,br[nl['s h\se2 res]v+ ,nancy's in=mation = t g5tleman's private e>1 & conclud+ ) ! assurance t 8 only sorr[1 = "s mon?s pa/1 _h be5 n be+ able to meet ) 8 =m] b5efactor & fri5d4 #8,?ank ,god6' said ! old g5tleman4 #8,?is is great happ9ess to me1 great happ9ess4 ,b y h n told me :]e he is n[1 ,miss ,maylie4 ,y mu/ p>don my f9d+ fault ) y1--b :y n h br\ght him8' #8,he is wait+ 9 a coa* at ! door1' repli$ ,rose4 #8,at ?is door6' cri$ ! old g5tleman4 ,) :i* he hurri$ out ( ! room1 d[n ! /airs1 up ! coa*-/eps1 & into ! coa*1 )\t ano!r ^w4 ,:5 ! room-door clos$ beh9d him1 ,mr4 ,grimwig lift$ up 8 head1 & conv]t+ "o ( ! h9d legs ( 8 *air into a pivot1 describ$ ?ree di/9ct circles ) ! assi/ance ( 8 /ick & ! table2 sitt+ 9 x all ! "t4 ,aft] p]=m+ ?is evolution1 he rose & limp$ z fa/ z he c\ld up & d[n ! room at lea/ a doz5 times1 & !n /opp+ sudd5ly be=e ,rose1 kiss$ h] )\t ! slighte/ preface4 #8,hu%6' he said1 z ! "y lady rose 9 "s al>m at ?is unusual proce$+4 #8,don't be afraid4 ,i'm old en\gh to be y\r gr&fa!r4 ,y're a sweet girl4 ,i l y4 ,"h !y are6' ,9 fact1 z he ?rew himself at "o dext]\s dive into 8 =m] seat1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ return$1 accompani$ by ,oliv]1 :om ,mr4 ,grimwig receiv$ v graci\sly2 & if ! gratification ( t mom5t _h be5 ! only rew>d = all h] anxiety & c>e 9 ,oliv]'s behalf1 ,rose ,maylie w\ld h be5 well repaid4 #8,!re is somebody else :o %\ld n be =gott51 by ! bye1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 r++ ! bell4 #8,s5d ,mrs4 ,b$w9 "h1 if y please4' ,! old h\sekeep] answ]$ ! summons ) all dispat*2 & dropp+ a curtsey at ! door1 wait$ = ord]s4 #8,:y1 y get bl9d] e day1 ,b$w91' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 r te/ily4 #8,well1 t ,i d1 sir1' repli$ ! old lady4 #8,p's eyes1 at my "t ( life1 don't improve ) age1 sir4' #8,i c\ld h told y t1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8b put on y\r glasses1 & see if y c't f9d out :at y 7 want$ =1 w y8' ,! old lady began to rummage 9 h] pocket = h] spectacles4 ,b ,oliv]'s pati5ce 0 n pro( aga9/ ?is new trial2 & yield+ to 8 fir/ impulse1 he sprang into h] arms4 #8,god be good to me6' cri$ ! old lady1 embrac+ him2 #8x is my innoc5t boy6' #8,my de> old nurse6' cri$ ,oliv]4 #8,he w\ld come back--,i knew he w\ld1' said ! old lady1 hold+ him 9 h] arms4 #8,h[ well he looks1 & h[ l a g5tleman's son he is dress$ aga96 ,:]e h y be51 ?is long1 long :ile8 ,ah6 ! same sweet face1 b n s pale2 ! same s(t eye1 b n s sad4 ,i h nev] =gott5 !m or 8 quiet smile1 b h se5 !m e day1 side by side ) ^? ( my own de> *ildr51 dead & gone s9ce ,i 0 a lightsome "y creature4' ,runn+ on ?us1 & n[ hold+ ,oliv] f h] to m>k h[ he _h gr[n1 n[ clasp+ him to h] & pass+ h] f+]s fondly ?r\gh 8 hair1 ! good s\l laugh$ & wept ^u 8 neck by turns4 ,leav+ h] & ,oliv] to comp>e notes at leisure1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ l$ ! way into ano!r room2 & !re1 he>d f ,rose a full n>ration ( h] int]view ) ,nancy1 :i* occasion$ him no little surprise & p]plexity4 ,rose also expla9$ h] reasons = n confid+ 9 h] fri5d ,mr4 ,losb]ne 9 ! fir/ in/ance4 ,! old g5tleman consid]$ t %e _h act$ prud5tly1 & readily und]took to hold solemn conf]5ce ) ! wor?y doctor himself4 ,to af=d him an e>ly opportunity = ! execution ( ?is design1 x 0 arrang$ t he %\ld call at ! hotel at eight o'clock t ev5+1 & t 9 ! meantime ,mrs4 ,maylie %\ld be cauti\sly in=m$ ( all t _h occurr$4 ,^! prelim9>ies adju/$1 ,rose & ,oliv] return$ home4 ,rose _h by no means ov]rat$ ! measure ( ! good doctor's wra?4 ,nancy's hi/ory 0 no soon] unfold$ to him1 ?an he p\r$ =? a %[] ( m+l$ ?reats & execrations2 ?reat5$ to make h] ! fir/ victim ( ! comb9$ +5uity ( ,messrs4 ,bla!rs & ,duff2 & actually put on 8 hat prep>atory to sally+ =? to obta9 ! assi/ance ( ^? wor?ies4 ,&1 d\btless1 he w\ld1 9 ?is fir/ outbreak1 h c>ri$ ! int5tion into effect )\t a mom5t's consid]ation ( ! consequ5ces1 if he _h n be5 re/ra9$1 9 "p1 by correspond+ viol5ce on ! side ( ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 :o 0 himself ( an irascible temp]am5t1 & p>ty by su* argum5ts & repres5tations z seem$ be/ calculat$ to dissuade him f 8 hotbra9$ purpose4 #8,!n :at ! devil is to be done8' said ! impetu\s doctor1 :5 !y _h rejo9$ ! two ladies4 #8,are we to pass a vote ( ?anks to all ^! vagabonds1 male & female1 & beg !m to accept a hundr$ p\nds1 or s1 apiece1 z a trifl+ m>k ( our e/eem1 & "s slight ackn[l$gm5t ( _! k9dness to ,oliv]8' #8,n exactly t1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 laugh+2 #8b we mu/ proce$ g5tly & ) great c>e4' #8,g5tl5ess & c>e1' exclaim$ ! doctor4 #8,i'd s5d !m "o & all to--' #8,nev] m9d :]e1' int]pos$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,b reflect :e!r s5d+ !m any:]e is likely to atta9 ! object we h 9 view4' #8,:at object8' ask$ ! doctor4 #8,simply1 ! discov]y ( ,oliv]'s p>5tage1 & rega9+ = him ! inh]itance ( :i*1 if ?is /ory be true1 he has be5 fraudul5tly depriv$4' #8,ah6' said ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 cool+ himself ) 8 pocket-h&k]*ief2 #8,i almo/ =got t4' #8,y see1' pursu$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8plac+ ?is poor girl entirely out ( ! "q1 & suppos+ x 7 possible to br+ ^! sc\ndrels to ju/ice )\t compromis+ h] safety1 :at good %\ld we br+ ab\t8' #8,hang+ a few ( !m at lea/1 9 all probability1' sugge/$ ! doctor1 #8& transport+ ! re/4' #8,v good1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 smil+2 #8b no d\bt !y w br+ t ab\t = !mselves 9 ! fulness ( "t1 & if we /ep 9 to =e/all !m1 x seems to me t we %all be p]=m+ a v ,quixotic act1 9 direct opposition to our own int]e/--or at lea/ to ,oliv]'s1 :i* is ! same ?+4' #8,h[8' inquir$ ! doctor4 #8,?us4 ,x is q cle> t we %all h extreme difficulty 9 gett+ to ! bottom ( ?is my/]y1 unless we c br+ ?is man1 ,monks1 ^u 8 knees4 ,t c only be done by /ratagem1 & by cat*+ him :5 he is n surr\nd$ by ^! p4 ,=1 suppose he 7 appreh5d$1 we h no pro( aga9/ him4 ,he is n ev5 7s f> z we "k1 or z ! facts appe> to u7 conc]n$ ) ! gang 9 any ( _! robb]ies4 ,if he 7 n dis*>g$1 x is v unlikely t he c\ld receive any fur!r puni%m5t ?an be+ committ$ to prison z a rogue & vagabond2 & ( c\rse ev] aft]w>ds 8 m\? w\ld be s ob/9ately clos$ t he might z well1 = our purposes1 be deaf1 dumb1 bl9d1 & an idiot4' #8,!n1' said ! doctor impetu\sly1 #8,i put x to y aga91 :e!r y ?9k x reasonable t ?is promise to ! girl %\ld be consid]$ b9d+2 a promise made ) ! be/ & k9de/ int5tions1 b really--' #8,d n discuss ! po9t1 my de> "y lady1 pray1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 int]rupt+ ,rose z %e 0 ab\t to speak4 #8,! promise %all be kept4 ,i don't ?9k x w1 9 ! slighte/ degree1 int]f]e ) our proce$+s4 ,b1 be=e we c resolve ^u any precise c\rse ( action1 x w be necess>y to see ! girl2 to asc]ta9 f h] :e!r %e w po9t out ?is ,monks1 on ! und]/&+ t he is to be dealt ) by u1 & n by ! law2 or1 if %e w n1 or _c d t1 to procure f h] su* an acc\nt ( 8 haunts & description ( 8 p]son1 z w enable u to id5tify him4 ,%e _c be se5 until next ,sunday night2 ?is is ,tuesday4 ,i w\ld sugge/ t 9 ! meantime1 we rema9 p]fectly quiet1 & keep ^! matt]s secret ev5 f ,oliv] himself4' ,al?\gh ,mr4 ,losb]ne receiv$ ) _m wry faces a proposal involv+ a delay ( five :ole days1 he 0 fa9 to admit t no bett] c\rse occurr$ to him j !n2 & z bo? ,rose & ,mrs4 ,maylie sid$ v /rongly ) ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 t g5tleman's proposition 0 c>ri$ unanim\sly4 #8,i %\ld l1' he said1 #8to call 9 ! aid ( my fri5d ,grimwig4 ,he is a /range creature1 b a %rewd "o1 & might prove ( mat]ial assi/ance to u2 ,i %\ld say t he 0 br$ a lawy]1 & quitt$ ! ,b> 9 disgu/ because he _h only "o brief & a motion ( c\rse1 9 tw5ty ye>s1 ?\gh :e!r t is recomm5dation or n1 y mu/ det]m9e = y\rselves4' #8,i h no objection to y\r call+ 9 y\r fri5d if ,i may call 9 m9e1' said ! doctor4 #8,we mu/ put x to ! vote1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8:o may he be8' #8,t lady's son1 & ?is "y lady's--v old fri5d1' said ! doctor1 motion+ t[>ds ,mrs4 ,maylie1 & conclud+ ) an expressive glance at h] niece4 ,rose blu%$ deeply1 b %e did n make any audible objection to ?is motion 7possibly %e felt 9 a hopeless m9ority72 & ,h>ry ,maylie & ,mr4 ,grimwig 7 accord+ly add$ to ! committee4 #8,we /ay 9 t[n1 ( c\rse1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 #8:ile !re rema9s ! slighte/ prospect ( prosecut+ ?is inquiry ) a *ance ( success4 ,i w sp>e nei!r tr\ble nor exp5se 9 behalf ( ! object 9 :i* we are all s deeply int]e/$1 & ,i am cont5t to rema9 "h1 if x be = twelve mon?s1 s long z y assure me t any hope rema9s4' #8,good6' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,& z ,i see on ! faces ab\t me1 a disposition to inquire h[ x happ5$ t ,i 0 n 9 ! way to corroborate ,oliv]'s tale1 & _h s sudd5ly left ! k+dom1 let me /ipulate t ,i %all be ask$ no que/ions until su* "t z ,i may deem x exp$i5t to =e/all !m by tell+ my own /ory4 ,believe me1 ,i make ?is reque/ ) good reason1 = ,i might o!rwise excite hopes de/9$ nev] to be realis$1 & only increase difficulties & disappo9tm5ts already q num]\s en\gh4 ,come6 ,supp] has be5 ann\nc$1 & "y ,oliv]1 :o is all alone 9 ! next room1 w h begun to ?9k1 by ?is "t1 t we h we>i$ ( 8 company1 & ent]$ into "s d>k conspiracy to ?ru/ him =? ^u ! _w4' ,) ^! words1 ! old g5tleman gave 8 h& to ,mrs4 ,maylie1 & escort$ h] into ! supp]-room4 ,mr4 ,losb]ne foll[$1 lead+ ,rose2 & ! c\ncil 01 = ! pres5t1 effectually brok5 up4 ,,*apt] ,,xlii -- ,,an ,,old ,,acqua9tance ,,( ,,oliv]',s1 ,,exhibit+ ,,decid$ ,,m>ks ,,( ,,g5ius1 ,,becomes ,a ,,public ,,"* ,,9 ,,! ,,metropolis ,^u ! night :5 ,nancy1 hav+ lull$ ,mr4 ,sikes to sleep1 hurri$ on h] self-impos$ mission to ,rose ,maylie1 !re advanc$ t[>ds ,london1 by ! ,great ,nor? ,road1 two p]sons1 ^u :om x is exp$i5t t ?is hi/ory %\ld be/[ "s att5tion4 ,!y 7 a man & woman2 or p]haps !y w\ld be bett] describ$ z a male & female3 = ! =m] 0 "o ( ^? long-limb$1 knock-kne$1 %ambl+1 bony p1 to :om x is difficult to assign any precise age1--look+ z !y d1 :5 !y are yet boys1 l und]gr[n m51 & :5 !y are almo/ m51 l ov]gr[n boys4 ,! woman 0 "y1 b ( a robu/ & h>dy make1 z %e ne$ h be5 to be> ! weight ( ! heavy bundle :i* 0 /rapp$ to h] back4 ,h] companion 0 n encumb]$ ) mu* luggage1 z !re m]ely dangl$ f a /ick :i* he c>ri$ ov] 8 %\ld]1 a small p>cel wrapp$ 9 a common h&k]*ief1 & app>5tly light en\gh4 ,?is circum/ance1 add$ to ! l5g? ( 8 legs1 :i* 7 ( unusual ext5t1 enabl$ him ) mu* ease to keep "s half-doz5 paces 9 advance ( 8 companion1 to :om he occasionally turn$ ) an impati5t j]k ( ! head3 z if reproa*+ h] t>d9ess1 & urg+ h] to great] ex]tion4 ,?us1 !y _h toil$ along ! du/y road1 tak+ little he$ ( any object )9 sight1 save :5 !y /epp$ aside to all[ a wid] passage = ! mail-coa*es :i* 7 :irl+ out ( t[n1 until !y pass$ ?r\gh ,highgate ar*way2 :5 ! =emo/ travell] /opp$ & call$ impati5tly to 8 companion1 #8,come on1 c't y]8 ,:at a lazybones y] are1 ,*>lotte4' #8,x's a heavy load1 ,i c tell y1' said ! female1 com+ up1 almo/ brea?less ) fatigue4 #8,heavy6 ,:at are y] talk+ ab\t8 ,:at are y] made =8' rejo9$ ! male travell]1 *ang+ 8 own little bundle z he spoke1 to ! o!r %\ld]4 #8,oh1 !re y] are1 re/+ aga96 ,well1 if y] a9't en\gh to tire anybody's pati5ce out1 ,i don't "k :at is6' #8,is x mu* f>!r8' ask$ ! woman1 re/+ h]self aga9/ a bank1 & look+ up ) ! p]spiration /ream+ f h] face4 #8,mu* f>!r6 ,y] z good z !re1' said ! long-legg$ tramp]1 po9t+ out be=e him4 #8,look !re6 ,^? are ! lights ( ,london4' #8,!y're a good two mile (f1 at lea/1' said ! woman despond+ly4 #8,nev] m9d :e!r !y're two mile (f1 or tw5ty1' said ,noah ,claypole2 = he x 02 #8b get up & come on1 or ,i'll kick y]1 & s ,i give y] notice4' ,z ,noah's r$ nose grew r$d] ) ang]1 & z he cross$ ! road :ile speak+1 z if fully prep>$ to put 8 ?reat into execution1 ! woman rose )\t any fur!r rem>k1 & trudg$ onw>d by 8 side4 #8,:]e d y mean to /op = ! night1 ,noah8' %e ask$1 aft] !y _h walk$ a few hundr$ y>ds4 #8,h[ %\ld ,i "k8' repli$ ,noah1 ^: temp] _h be5 consid]ably impair$ by walk+4 #8,ne>1 ,i hope1' said ,*>lotte4 #8,no1 n ne>1' repli$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,!re6 ,n ne>2 s don't ?9k x4' #8,:y n8' #8,:5 ,i tell y] t ,i don't mean to d a ?+1 t's en\gh1 )\t any :y or because ei!r1' repli$ ,mr4 ,claypole ) dignity4 #8,well1 y ne$n't be s cross1' said 8 companion4 #8,a pretty ?+ x w\ld be1 w\ldn't x to g & /op at ! v fir/ public-h\se outside ! t[n1 s t ,s[]b]ry1 if he come up aft] u1 might poke 9 8 old nose1 & h u tak5 back 9 a c>t ) h&cuffs on1' said ,mr4 ,claypole 9 a je]+ tone4 #8,no6 ,i %all g & lose myself among ! n>r[e/ /reets ,i c f9d1 & n /op till we come to ! v out-(-!-waye/ h\se ,i c set eyes on4 #8,cod1 y] may ?anks y] />s ,i've got a head2 = if we hadn't gone1 at fir/1 ! wrong road a purpose1 & come back across c\ntry1 y]'d h be5 lock$ up h>d & fa/ a week ago1 my lady4 ,& s]ve y] "r = be+ a fool4' #8,i "k ,i a9't z cunn+ z y are1' repli$ ,*>lotte2 #8b don't put all ! blame on me1 & say ,i %\ld h be5 lock$ up4 ,y w\ld h be5 if ,i _h be51 any way4' #8,y] took ! money f ! till1 y] "k y] did1' said ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,i took x = y1 ,noah1 de>1' rejo9$ ,*>lotte4 #8,did ,i keep x8' ask$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,no2 y tru/$ 9 me1 & let me c>ry x l a de>1 & s y are1' said ! lady1 *uck+ him "u ! *91 & draw+ h] arm ?r\gh 84 ,?is 0 inde$ ! case2 b z x 0 n ,mr4 ,claypole's habit to repose a bl9d & fooli% confid5ce 9 anybody1 x %\ld be obs]v$1 9 ju/ice to t g5tleman1 t he _h tru/$ ,*>lotte to ?is ext5t1 9 ord] t1 if !y 7 pursu$1 ! money might be f\nd on h]3 :i* w\ld leave him an opportunity ( ass]t+ 8 innoc5ce ( any !ft1 & w\ld greatly facilitate 8 *ances ( escape4 ,( c\rse1 he ent]$ at ?is juncture1 into no explanation ( 8 motives1 & !y walk$ on v lov+ly toge!r4 ,9 pursuance ( ?is cauti\s plan1 ,mr4 ,claypole w5t on1 )\t halt+1 until he arriv$ at ! ,angel at ,isl+ton1 :]e he wisely judg$1 f ! cr[d ( pass5g]s & numb]s ( vehicles1 t ,london began 9 e>ne/4 ,j paus+ to obs]ve :i* appe>$ ! mo/ cr[d$ /reets1 & consequ5tly ! mo/ to be avoid$1 he cross$ into ,sa9t ,john's ,road1 & 0 soon deep 9 ! obscurity ( ! intricate & dirty ways1 :i*1 ly+ betwe5 ,gray's ,inn ,lane & ,smi?field1 r5d] t "p ( ! t[n "o ( ! l[e/ & wor/ t improvem5t has left 9 ! mid/ ( ,london4 ,?r\gh ^! /reets1 ,noah ,claypole walk$1 dragg+ ,*>lotte aft] him2 n[ /epp+ into ! k5nel to embrace at a glance ! :ole ext]nal "* ( "s small public-h\se2 n[ jogg+ on aga91 z "s fanci$ appe>ance induc$ him to believe x too public = 8 purpose4 ,at l5g?1 he /opp$ 9 front ( "o1 m humble 9 appe>ance & m dirty ?an any he _h yet se52 &1 hav+ cross$ ov] & survey$ x f ! opposite pavem5t1 graci\sly ann\nc$ 8 int5tion ( putt+ up !re1 = ! night4 #8,s give u ! bundle1' said ,noah1 un/rapp+ x f ! woman's %\ld]s1 & sl++ x ov] 8 own2 #8& don't y] speak1 except :5 y] spoke to4 ,:at's ! "n ( ! h\se--t-h-r--?ree :at8' #8,cripples1' said ,*>lotte4 #8,?ree ,cripples1' repeat$ ,noah1 #8& a v good sign too4 ,n[1 !n6 ,keep close at my heels1 & come along4' ,) ^! injunctions1 he pu%$ ! rattl+ door ) 8 %\ld]1 & ent]$ ! h\se1 foll[$ by 8 companion4 ,!re 0 nobody 9 ! b> b a "y ,jew1 :o1 ) 8 two elb[s on ! c\nt]1 0 read+ a dirty newspap]4 ,he />$ v h>d at ,noah1 & ,noah />$ v h>d at him4 ,if ,noah _h be5 attir$ 9 8 *>ity-boy's dress1 !re might h be5 "s reason = ! ,jew op5+ 8 eyes s wide2 b z he _h disc>d$ ! coat & badge1 & wore a %ort smock-frock ov] 8 lea!rs1 !re seem$ no p>ticul> reason = 8 appe>ance excit+ s mu* att5tion 9 a public-h\se4 #8,is ?is ! ,?ree ,cripples8' ask$ ,noah4 #8,t is ! dabe ( ?is #8ouse1' repli$ ! ,jew4 #8,a g5tleman we met on ! road1 com+ up f ! c\ntry1 recomm5d$ u "h1' said ,noah1 nudg+ ,*>lotte1 p]haps to call h] att5tion to ?is mo/ +5i\s device = attract+ respect1 & p]haps to w>n h] to betray no surprise4 #8,we want to sleep "h to-night4' #8,i'b dot c]taid y cad1' said ,b>ney1 :o 0 ! att5dant sprite2 #8b ,i'll idquire4' #8,%[ u ! tap1 & give u a bit ( cold meat & a drop ( be] :ile y] inquir+1 w y]8' said ,noah4 ,b>ney compli$ by u%]+ !m into a small back-room1 & sett+ ! requir$ vi&s be=e !m2 hav+ done :i*1 he in=m$ ! travell]s t !y c\ld be lodg$ t night1 & left ! amiable c\ple to _! refre%m5t4 ,n[1 ?is back-room 0 imm$iately beh9d ! b>1 & "s /eps l[]1 s t any p]son connect$ ) ! h\se1 undraw+ a small curta9 :i* conceal$ a s+le pane ( glass fix$ 9 ! wall ( ! la/-nam$ ap>tm5t1 ab\t five feet f its floor+1 c\ld n only look d[n ^u any gue/s 9 ! back-room )\t any great haz>d ( be+ obs]v$ 7! glass be+ 9 a d>k angle ( ! wall1 betwe5 :i* & a l>ge upright beam ! obs]v] _h to ?ru/ himself71 b c\ld1 by apply+ 8 e> to ! p>tition1 asc]ta9 ) tol]able di/9ctness1 _! subject ( conv]sation4 ,! l&lord ( ! h\se _h n )drawn 8 eye f ?is place ( espial = five m9utes1 & ,b>ney _h only j return$ f mak+ ! communication above relat$1 :5 ,fag91 9 ! c\rse ( 8 ev5+'s bus9ess1 came into ! b> to inquire aft] "s ( 8 "y pupils4 #8,hu%6' said ,b>ney3 #8/radeg]s id ! next roob4' #8,/rang]s6' repeat$ ! old man 9 a :isp]4 #8,ah6 ,ad rub uds too1' add$ ,b>ney4 #8,frob ! cuttry1 b sub?ig 9 y\r way1 or ,i'b bi/ak$4' ,fag9 appe>$ to receive ?is communication ) great int]e/4 ,m\nt+ a /ool1 he cauti\sly appli$ 8 eye to ! pane ( glass1 f :i* secret po/ he c\ld see ,mr4 ,claypole tak+ cold beef f ! di%1 & port] f ! pot1 & adm9i/]+ homeopa?ic doses ( bo? to ,*>lotte1 :o sat pati5tly by1 eat+ & dr9k+ at 8 pleasure4 #8,aha6' he :isp]$1 look+ r\nd to ,b>ney1 #8,i l t fell['s looks4 ,he'd be ( use to u2 he kn[s h[ to tra9 ! girl already4 ,don't make z mu* noise z a m\se1 my de>1 & let me he> #8em talk--let me he> #8em4' ,he aga9 appli$ 8 eye to ! glass1 & turn+ 8 e> to ! p>tition1 li/5$ att5tively3 ) a subtle & eag] look ^u 8 face1 t might h app]ta9$ to "s old gobl94 #8,s ,i mean to be a g5tleman1' said ,mr4 ,claypole1 kick+ out 8 legs1 & cont9u+ a conv]sation1 ! comm5cem5t ( :i* ,fag9 _h arriv$ too late to he>4 #8,no m jolly old c(f9s1 ,*>lotte1 b a g5tleman's life = me3 &1 if y] l1 y] %all be a lady4' #8,i %\ld l t well en\gh1 de>1' repli$ ,*>lotte2 #8b tills a9't to be empti$ e day1 & p to get cle> (f aft] x4' #8,tills be bl[$6' said ,mr4 ,claypole2 #8!re's m ?+s besides tills to be empti$4' #8,:at d y mean8' ask$ 8 companion4 #8,pockets1 wom5's ridicules1 h\ses1 mail-coa*es1 banks6' said ,mr4 ,claypole1 ris+ ) ! port]4 #8,b y c't d all t1 de>1' said ,*>lotte4 #8,i %all look out to get into company ) !m z c1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,!y'll be able to make u useful "s way or ano!r4 ,:y1 y y\rself are wor? fifty wom52 ,i nev] see su* a preci\s sly & deceitful creetur z y] c be :5 ,i let y]4' #8,lor1 h[ nice x is to he> y] say s6' exclaim$ ,*>lotte1 impr9t+ a kiss ^u 8 ugly face4 #8,!re1 t'll d3 don't y] be too affectionate1 9 case ,i'm cross ) y]1' said ,noah1 dis5gag+ himself ) great gravity4 #8,i %\ld l to be ! capta9 ( "s b&1 & h ! :opp+ ( #8em1 & foll]+ #8em ab\t1 unbekn[n to !mselves4 ,t w\ld suit me1 if !re 0 good pr(it2 & if we c\ld only get 9 ) "s g5tleman ( ?is sort1 ,i say x w\ld be *eap at t tw5ty-p\nd note y've got1--especially z we don't v well "k h[ to get rid ( x ourselves4' ,aft] express+ ?is op9ion1 ,mr4 ,claypole look$ into ! port]-pot ) an aspect ( deep wisdom2 & hav+ well %ak5 its cont5ts1 nodd$ condesc5d+ly to ,*>lotte1 & took a draught1 :]e) he appe>$ greatly refre%$4 ,he 0 m$itat+ ano!r1 :5 ! sudd5 op5+ ( ! door1 & ! appe>ance ( a /rang]1 int]rupt$ him4 ,! /rang] 0 ,mr4 ,fag94 ,& v amiable he look$1 & a v l[ b[ he made1 z he advanc$1 & sett+ himself d[n at ! ne>e/ table1 ord]$ some?+ to dr9k ( ! gr9n+ ,b>ney4 #8,a pleasant night1 sir1 b cool = ! "t ( ye>1' said ,fag91 rubb+ 8 h&s4 #8,f ! c\ntry1 ,i see1 sir8' #8,h[ d y] see t8' ask$ ,noah ,claypole4 #8,we h n s mu* du/ z t 9 ,london1' repli$ ,fag91 po9t+ f ,noah's %oes to ^? ( 8 companion1 & f !m to ! two bundles4 #8,y] a %>p fell]1' said ,noah4 #8,ha6 ha6 only he> t1 ,*>lotte6' #8,:y1 "o ne$ be %>p 9 ?is t[n1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew1 s9k+ 8 voice to a confid5tial :isp]2 #8& t's ! tru?4' ,fag9 foll[$ up ?is rem>k by /rik+ ! side ( 8 nose ) 8 "r =ef+]1--a ge/ure :i* ,noah attempt$ to imitate1 ?\gh n ) complete success1 9 consequ5ce ( 8 own nose n be+ l>ge en\gh = ! purpose4 ,h[ev]1 ,mr4 ,fag9 seem$ to int]pret ! endeav\r z express+ a p]fect co9cid5ce ) 8 op9ion1 & put ab\t ! liquor :i* ,b>ney reappe>$ )1 9 a v fri5dly mann]4 #8,good /uff t1' obs]v$ ,mr4 ,claypole1 smack+ 8 lips4 #8,de>6' said ,fag94 #8,a man ne$ be always empty+ a till1 or a pocket1 or a woman's reticule1 or a h\se1 or a mail-coa*1 or a bank1 if he dr9ks x regul>ly4' ,mr4 ,claypole no soon] he>d ?is extract f 8 own rem>ks ?an he fell back 9 8 *air1 & look$ f ! ,jew to ,*>lotte ) a c\nt5ance ( a%y pal5ess & excessive t]ror4 #8,don't m9d me1 my de>1' said ,fag91 draw+ 8 *air clos]4 #8,ha6 ha6 x 0 lucky x 0 only me t he>d y by *ance4 ,x 0 v lucky x 0 only me4' #8,i didn't take x1' /amm]$ ,noah1 no long] /ret*+ out 8 legs l an indep5d5t g5tleman1 b coil+ !m up z well z he c\ld "u 8 *air2 #8x 0 all h] do+2 y]'ve got x n[1 ,*>lotte1 y] "k y] h4' #8,no matt] :o's got x1 or :o did x1 my de>1' repli$ ,fag91 glanc+1 nev]!less1 ) a hawk's eye at ! girl & ! two bundles4 #8,i'm 9 t way myself1 & ,i l y = x4' #8,9 :at way8' ask$ ,mr4 ,claypole1 a little recov]+4 #8,9 t way ( bus9ess1' rejo9$ ,fag92 #8& s are ! p ( ! h\se4 ,y've hit ! "r nail ^u ! head1 & are z safe "h z y c\ld be4 ,!re is n a saf] place 9 all ?is t[n ?an is ! ,cripples2 t is1 :5 ,i l to make x s4 ,& ,i h tak5 a fancy to y & ! "y woman2 s ,i've said ! ^w1 & y may make y\r m9ds easy4' ,noah ,claypole's m9d might h be5 at ease aft] ?is assurance1 b 8 body c]ta9ly 0 n2 = he %uffl$ & wri!d ab\t1 into v>i\s unc\? positions3 eye+ 8 new fri5d mean:ile ) m+l$ fe> & suspicion4 #8,i'll tell y m1' said ,fag91 aft] he _h reassur$ ! girl1 by d9t ( fri5dly nods & mutt]$ enc\ragem5ts4 #8,i h got a fri5d t ,i ?9k c gratify y\r d>l+ wi%1 & put y 9 ! "r way1 :]e y c take :atev] dep>tm5t ( ! bus9ess y ?9k w suit y be/ at fir/1 & be taught all ! o!rs4' #8,y] speak z if y] 7 9 e>ne/1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,:at advantage w\ld x be to me to be any?+ else8' inquir$ ,fag91 %rugg+ 8 %\ld]s4 #8,"h6 ,let me h a ^w ) y outside4' #8,!re's no occasion to tr\ble ourselves to move1' said ,noah1 gett+ 8 legs by gradual degrees abroad aga94 #8,%e'll take ! luggage up/airs ! :ile4 ,*>lotte1 see to !m bundles4' ,?is m&ate1 :i* _h be5 deliv]$ ) great maje/y1 0 obey$ )\t ! slighte/ demur2 & ,*>lotte made ! be/ ( h] way (f ) ! packages :ile ,noah held ! door op5 & wat*$ h] out4 #8,%e's kept tol]ably well "u1 a9't %e8' he ask$ z he resum$ 8 seat3 9 ! tone ( a keep] :o _h tam$ "s wild animal4 #8,q p]fect1' rejo9$ ,fag91 clapp+ him on ! %\ld]4 #8,y're a g5ius1 my de>4' #8,:y1 ,i suppose if ,i wasn't1 ,i %\ldn't be "h1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,b1 ,i say1 %e'll be back if y] lose "t4' #8,n[1 :at d y ?9k8' said ,fag94 #8,if y 0 to l my fri5d1 c\ld y d bett] ?an jo9 him8' #8,is he 9 a good way ( bus9ess2 t's :]e x is6' respond$ ,noah1 w9k+ "o ( 8 little eyes4 #8,! top ( ! tree2 employs a p[] ( h&s2 has ! v be/ society 9 ! pr(ession4' #8,regul> t[n-mad]s8' ask$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,n a c\ntryman among #8em2 & ,i don't ?9k he'd take y1 ev5 on my recomm5dation1 if he didn't run r %ort ( assi/ants j n[1' repli$ ,fag94 #8,%\ld ,i h to h& ov]8' said ,noah1 slapp+ 8 bree*es-pocket4 #8,x c\ldn't possibly be done )\t1' repli$ ,fag91 9 a mo/ decid$ mann]4 #8,tw5ty p\nd1 ?\gh--x's a lot ( money6' #8,n :5 x's 9 a note y c't get rid (1' retort$ ,fag94 #8,numb] & date tak51 ,i suppose8 ,paym5t /opp$ at ! ,bank8 ,ah6 ,x's n wor? mu* to him4 ,x'll h to g abroad1 & he c\ldn't sell x = a great deal 9 ! m>ket4' #8,:5 c\ld ,i see him8' ask$ ,noah d\btfully4 #8,to-morr[ morn+4' #8,:]e8' #8,"h4' #8,um6' said ,noah4 #8,:at's ! wages8' #8,live l a g5tleman--bo>d & lodg+1 pipes & spirits free--half ( all y e>n1 & half ( all ! "y woman e>ns1' repli$ ,mr4 ,fag94 ,:e!r ,noah ,claypole1 ^: rapacity 0 none ( ! lea/ compreh5sive1 w\ld h acc$$ ev5 to ^! gl[+ t]ms1 _h he be5 a p]fectly free ag5t1 is v d\btful2 b z he recollect$ t1 9 ! ev5t ( 8 refusal1 x 0 9 ! p[] ( 8 new acqua9tance to give him up to ju/ice imm$iately 7& m unlikely ?+s _h come to pass71 he gradually rel5t$1 & said he ?\ght t w\ld suit him4 #8,b1 y] see1' obs]v$ ,noah1 #8z %e w be able to d a good deal1 ,i %\ld l to take some?+ v light4' #8,a little fancy "w8' sugge/$ ,fag94 #8,ah6 some?+ ( t sort1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,:at d y ?9k w\ld suit me n[8 ,some?+ n too try+ = ! /r5g?1 & n v dang]\s1 y "k4 ,t's ! sort ( ?+6' #8,i he>d y talk ( some?+ 9 ! spy way ^u ! o!rs1 my de>1' said ,fag94 #8,my fri5d wants somebody :o w\ld d t well1 v mu*4' #8,:y1 ,i did m5tion t1 & ,i %\ldn't m9d turn+ my h& to x sometimes1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,claypole sl[ly2 #8b x w\ldn't pay by itself1 y "k4' #8,t's true6' obs]v$ ! ,jew1 rum9at+ or pret5d+ to rum9ate4 #8,no1 x might n4' #8,:at d y ?9k1 !n8' ask$ ,noah1 anxi\sly reg>d+ him4 #8,some?+ 9 ! sneak+ way1 :]e x 0 pretty sure "w1 & n mu* m risk ?an be+ at home4' #8,:at d y ?9k ( ! old ladies8' ask$ ,fag94 #8,!re's a good deal ( money made 9 snat*+ _! bags & p>cels1 & runn+ r\nd ! corn]4' #8,don't !y holl] out a good deal1 & scrat* sometimes8' ask$ ,noah1 %ak+ 8 head4 #8,i don't ?9k t w\ld answ] my purpose4 ,a9't !re any o!r l9e op58' #8,/op6' said ,fag91 lay+ 8 h& on ,noah's knee4 #8,! k9*9 lay4' #8,:at's t8' dem&$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,! k9*9s1 my de>1' said ,fag91 #8is ! "y *ildr5 t's s5t on err&s by _! mo!rs1 ) sixp5ces & %ill+s2 & ! lay is j to take _! money away--!y've always got x ready 9 _! h&s1--!n knock #8em into ! k5nel1 & walk (f v sl[1 z if !re 7 no?+ else ! matt] b a *ild fall5 d[n & hurt itself4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' #8,ha6 ha6' ro>$ ,mr4 ,claypole1 kick+ up 8 legs 9 an ec/asy4 #8,"l1 t's ! v ?+6' #8,to be sure x is1' repli$ ,fag92 #8& y c h a few good beats *alk$ out 9 ,camd5 ,t[n1 & ,battle ,bridge1 & neighborhoods l t1 :]e !y're always go+ err&s2 & y c upset z _m k9*9s z y want1 any h\r 9 ! day4 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' ,) ?is1 ,fag9 pok$ ,mr4 ,claypole 9 ! side1 & !y jo9$ 9 a bur/ ( laught] bo? long & l\d4 #8,well1 t's all "r6' said ,noah1 :5 he _h recov]$ himself1 & ,*>lotte _h return$4 #8,:at "t to-morr[ %all we say8' #8,w t5 d8' ask$ ,fag91 add+1 z ,mr4 ,claypole nodd$ ass5t1 #8,:at "n %all ,i tell my good fri5d4' #8,mr4 ,bolt]1' repli$ ,noah1 :o _h prep>$ himself = su* em]g5cy4 #8,mr4 ,morris ,bolt]4 ,?is is ,mrs4 ,bolt]4' #8,mrs4 ,bolt]'s humble s]vant1' said ,fag91 b[+ ) grotesque polit5ess4 #8,i hope ,i %all "k h] bett] v %ortly4' #8,d y he> ! g5tleman1 ,*>lotte8' ?und]$ ,mr4 ,claypole4 #8,yes1 ,noah1 de>6' repli$ ,mrs4 ,bolt]1 ext5d+ h] h&4 #8,%e calls me ,noah1 z a sort ( fond way ( talk+1' said ,mr4 ,morris ,bolt]1 late ,claypole1 turn+ to ,fag94 #8,y und]/&8' #8,oh yes1 ,i und]/&--p]fectly1' repli$ ,fag91 tell+ ! tru? = once4 #8,good-night6 ,good-night6' ,) _m adieus & good wi%es1 ,mr4 ,fag9 w5t 8 way4 ,noah ,claypole1 bespeak+ 8 good lady's att5tion1 proce$$ to enlight5 h] relative to ! arrangem5t he _h made1 ) all t haught9ess & air ( sup]iority1 becom+1 n only a memb] ( ! /]n] sex1 b a g5tleman :o appreciat$ ! dignity ( a special appo9tm5t on ! k9*9 lay1 9 ,london & its vic9ity4 ,,*apt] ,,xliii -- ,,:]e9 ,,is ,,%[n ,,h[ ,,! ,,artful ,,dodg] ,,got ,,into ,,tr\ble #8,& s x 0 y t 0 y\r own fri5d1 0 x8' ask$ ,mr4 ,claypole1 o!rwise ,bolt]1 :51 by virtue ( ! compact ent]$ into betwe5 !m1 he _h remov$ next day to ,fag9's h\se4 #8',cod1 ,i ?\ght z mu* la/ night6' #8,e man's 8 own fri5d1 my de>1' repli$ ,fag91 ) 8 mo/ ins9uat+ gr94 #8,he hasn't z good a "o z himself any:]e4' #8,except sometimes1' repli$ ,morris ,bolt]1 assum+ ! air ( a man ( ! _w4 #8,"s p are nobody's enemies b _! own1 y] "k4' #8,don't believe t1' said ,fag94 #8,:5 a man's 8 own enemy1 x's only because he's too mu* 8 own fri5d2 n because he's c>eful = ev]ybody b himself4 ,pooh6 pooh6 ,!re a9't su* a ?+ 9 nature4' #8,!re oughn't to be1 if !re is1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,t /&s to reason4 ,"s conjur]s say t numb] ?ree is ! magic numb]1 & "s say numb] sev54 ,x's nei!r1 my fri5d1 nei!r4 ,x's numb] "o4 #8,ha6 ha6' cri$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,numb] "o = ev]4' #8,9 a little community l ours1 my de>1' said ,fag91 :o felt x necess>y to qualify ?is position1 #8we h a g5]al numb] "o1 )\t consid]+ me too z ! same1 & all ! o!r "y p4' #8,oh1 ! devil6' exclaim$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,y see1' pursu$ ,fag91 affect+ to disreg>d ?is int]ruption1 #8we are s mix$ up toge!r1 & id5tifi$ 9 our int]e/s1 t x mu/ be s4 ,= in/ance1 x's y\r object to take c>e ( numb] "o--mean+ y\rself4' #8,c]ta9ly1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,y] ab\t "r !re4' #8,well6 ,y c't take c>e ( y\rself1 numb] "o1 )\t tak+ c>e ( me1 numb] "o4' #8,numb] two1 y mean1' said ,mr4 ,bolt]1 :o 0 l>gely end[$ ) ! quality ( selfi%ness4 #8,no1 ,i don't6' retort$ ,fag94 #8,i'm ( ! same importance to y1 z y are to y\rself4' #8,i say1' int]rupt$ ,mr4 ,bolt]1 #8y] a v nice man1 & ,i'm v fond ( y]2 b we a9't q s ?ick toge!r1 z all t comes to4' #8,only ?9k1' said ,fag91 %rugg+ 8 %\ld]s1 & /ret*+ out 8 h&s2 #8only consid]4 ,y've done :at's a v pretty ?+1 & :at ,i love y = do+2 b :at at ! same "t w\ld put ! cravat r\nd y\r ?roat1 t's s v easily ti$ & s v difficult to unloose--9 pla9 ,engli%1 ! halt]6' ,mr4 ,bolt] put 8 h& to 8 neck]*ief1 z if he felt x inconv5i5tly tight2 & murmur$ an ass5t1 qualifi$ 9 tone b n 9 sub/ance4 #8,! gall[s1' cont9u$ ,fag91 #8! gall[s1 my de>1 is an ugly f+]-po/1 :i* po9ts out a v %ort & %>p turn+ t has /opp$ _m a bold fell['s c>e] on ! broad highway4 ,to keep 9 ! easy road1 & keep x at a di/ance1 is object numb] "o ) y4' #8,( c\rse x is1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,:at d y] talk ab\t su* ?+s =8' #8,only to %[ y my mean+ cle>ly1' said ! ,jew1 rais+ 8 eyebr[s4 #8,to be able to d t1 y dep5d ^u me4 ,to keep my little bus9ess all snug1 ,i dep5d ^u y4 ,! fir/ is y\r numb] "o1 ! second my numb] "o4 ,! m y value y\r numb] "o1 ! m c>eful y mu/ be ( m9e2 s we come at la/ to :at ,i told y at fir/--t a reg>d = numb] "o holds u all toge!r1 & mu/ d s1 unless we w\ld all g to pieces 9 company4' #8,t's true1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,bolt]1 ?\ghtfully4 #8,oh6 y] a cunn+ old codg]6' ,mr4 ,fag9 saw1 ) delight1 t ?is tribute to 8 p[]s 0 no m]e complim5t1 b t he _h really impress$ 8 recruit ) a s5se ( 8 wily g5ius1 :i* x 0 mo/ important t he %\ld ent]ta9 9 ! outset ( _! acqua9tance4 ,to /r5g!n an impression s desirable & useful1 he foll[$ up ! bl[ by acqua9t+ him1 9 "s detail1 ) ! magnitude & ext5t ( 8 op]ations2 bl5d+ tru? & fiction toge!r1 z be/ s]v$ 8 purpose2 & br++ bo? to be>1 ) s mu* art1 t ,mr4 ,bolt]'s respect visibly increas$1 & became temp]$1 at ! same "t1 ) a degree ( :olesome fe>1 :i* x 0 highly desirable to awak54 #8,x's ?is mutual tru/ we h 9 ea* o!r t consoles me "u heavy losses1' said ,fag94 #8,my be/ h& 0 tak5 f me1 ye/]day morn+4' #8,y don't mean to say he di$8' cri$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,no1 no1' repli$ ,fag91 #8n s bad z t4 ,n q s bad4' #8,:at1 ,i suppose he 0--' #8,want$1' int]pos$ ,fag94 #8,yes1 he 0 want$4' #8,v p>ticul>8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,no1' repli$ ,fag91 #8n v4 ,he 0 *>g$ ) attempt+ to pick a pocket1 & !y f\nd a silv] snuff-box on him1--8 own1 my de>1 8 own1 = he took snuff himself1 & 0 v fond ( x4 ,!y rem&$ him till to-day1 = !y ?\ght !y knew ! own]4 ,ah6 he 0 wor? fifty boxes1 & ,i'd give ! price ( z _m to h him back4 ,y %\ld h kn[n ! ,dodg]1 my de>2 y %\ld h kn[n ! ,dodg]4' #8,well1 b ,i %all "k him1 ,i hope2 don't y] ?9k s8' said ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,i'm d\btful ab\t x1' repli$ ,fag91 ) a sigh4 #8,if !y don't get any fre% evid5ce1 x'll only be a summ>y conviction1 & we %all h him back aga9 aft] six weeks or s2 b1 if !y d1 x's a case ( lagg+4 ,!y "k :at a clev] lad he is2 he'll be a lif]4 ,!y'll make ! ,artful no?+ less ?an a lif]4' #8,:at d y mean by lagg+ & a lif]8' dem&$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,:at's ! good ( talk+ 9 t way to me2 :y don't y] speak s z ,i c und]/& y]8' ,fag9 0 ab\t to translate ^! my/]i\s expressions into ! vulg> tongue2 &1 be+ int]pret$1 ,mr4 ,bolt] w\ld h be5 in=m$ t !y repres5t$ t comb9ation ( words1 #8transportation = life1' :5 ! dialogue 0 cut %ort by ! entry ( ,ma/] ,bates1 ) 8 h&s 9 8 bree*es-pockets1 & 8 face twi/$ into a look ( semi-comical woe4 #8,x's all up1 ,fag91' said ,*>ley1 :5 he & 8 new companion _h be5 made kn[n to ea* o!r4 #8,:at d y mean8' #8,!y've f\nd ! g5tleman z owns ! box2 two or ?ree m's a com+ to #8d5tify him2 & ! ,artful's book$ = a passage out1' repli$ ,ma/] ,bates4 #8,i mu/ h a full suit ( m\rn+1 ,fag91 & a hatb&1 to wisit him 91 a=e he sets out ^u 8 travels4 ,to ?9k ( ,jack ,dawk9s--lummy ,jack--! ,dodg]--! ,artful ,dodg]--go+ abroad = a common twop5ny-halfp5ny sneeze-box6 ,i nev] ?\ght he'd a done x "u a gold wat*1 *a91 & seals1 at ! l[e/4 ,oh1 :y didn't he rob "s ri* old g5tleman ( all 8 walables1 & g out z a g5tleman1 & n l a common prig1 )\t no hon\r nor glory6' ,) ?is expression ( feel+ = 8 un=tunate fri5d1 ,ma/] ,bates sat himself on ! ne>e/ *air ) an aspect ( *agr9 & despond5cy4 #8,:at d y talk ab\t 8 hav+ nei!r hon\r nor glory =6' exclaim$ ,fag91 d>t+ an angry look at 8 pupil4 #8,wasn't he always ! top-sawy] among y all6 ,is !re "o ( y t c\ld t\* him or come ne> him on any sc5t6 ,eh8' #8,n "o1' repli$ ,ma/] ,bates1 9 a voice r5d]$ husky by regret2 #8n "o4' #8,!n :at d y talk (8' repli$ ,fag9 angrily2 #8:at are y blubb]+ =8' #8',cause x isn't on ! rec-ord1 is x8' said ,*>ley1 *af$ into p]fect defiance ( 8 v5]able fri5d by ! curr5t ( 8 regrets2 #8'cause x c't come out 9 ! #8dictm5t2 #8cause nobody w nev] "k half ( :at he 04 ,h[ w he /& 9 ! ,newgate ,cal5d>8 ,p'raps n be !re at all4 ,oh1 my eye1 my eye1 wot a bl[ x is6' #8,ha6 ha6' cri$ ,fag91 ext5d+ 8 "r h&1 & turn+ to ,mr4 ,bolt] 9 a fit ( *uckl+ :i* %ook him z ?\gh he _h ! palsy2 #8see :at a pride !y take 9 _! pr(ession1 my de>4 ,a9't x beautiful8' ,mr4 ,bolt] nodd$ ass5t1 & ,fag91 aft] contemplat+ ! grief ( ,*>ley ,bates = "s seconds ) evid5t satisfaction1 /epp$ up to t "y g5tleman & patt$ him on ! %\ld]4 #8,nev] m9d1 ,*>ley1' said ,fag9 soo?+ly2 #8x'll come out1 x'll be sure to come out4 ,!y'll all "k :at a clev] fell[ he 02 he'll %[ x himself1 & n disgrace 8 old pals & tea*]s4 ,?9k h[ "y he is too6 ,:at a di/9ction1 ,*>ley1 to be lagg$ at 8 "t ( life6' #8,well1 x is a hon\r t is6' said ,*>ley1 a little consol$4 #8,he %all h all he wants1' cont9u$ ! ,jew4 #8,he %all be kept 9 ! ,/one ,jug1 ,*>ley1 l a g5tleman4 ,l a g5tleman6 ,) 8 be] e day1 & money 9 8 pocket to pit* & toss )1 if he c't sp5d x4' #8,no1 %all he ?\gh8' cri$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,ay1 t he %all1' repli$ ,fag91 #8& we'll h a big-wig1 ,*>ley3 "o t's got ! greate/ gift ( ! gab3 to c>ry on 8 def5ce2 & he %all make a spee* = himself too1 if he likes2 & we'll read x all 9 ! pap]s--8,artful ,dodg]--%rieks ( laught]--"h ! c\rt 0 convuls$0--eh1 ,*>ley1 eh8' #8,ha6 ha6' laugh$ ,ma/] ,bates1 #8:at a l>k t w\ld be1 w\ldn't x1 ,fag98 ,i say1 h[ ! ,artful w\ld bo!r #8em w\ldn't he8' #8,w\ld6' cri$ ,fag94 #8,he %all--he w6' #8,ah1 to be sure1 s he w1' repeat$ ,*>ley1 rubb+ 8 h&s4 #8,i ?9k ,i see him n[1' cri$ ! ,jew1 b5d+ 8 eyes ^u 8 pupil4 #8,s d ,i1' cri$ ,*>ley ,bates4 #8,ha6 ha6 ha6 s d ,i4 ,i see x all a=e me1 ^u my s\l ,i d1 ,fag94 ,:at a game6 ,:at a regul> game6 ,all ! big-wigs try+ to look solemn1 & ,jack ,dawk9s address+ ( #8em z intimate & com=table z if he 0 ! judge's own son mak+ a spee* art] d9n]--ha6 ha6 ha6' ,9 fact1 ,mr4 ,fag9 _h s well hum\r$ 8 "y fri5d's ecc5tric disposition1 t ,ma/] ,bates1 :o _h at fir/ be5 dispos$ to consid] ! imprison$ ,dodg] r 9 ! light ( a victim1 n[ look$ ^u him z ! *ief actor 9 a sc5e ( mo/ uncommon & exquisite hum\r1 & felt q impati5t = ! arrival ( ! "t :5 8 old companion %\ld h s fav\rable an opportunity ( display+ 8 abilities4 #8,we mu/ "k h[ he gets on to-day1 by "s h&y means or o!r1' said ,fag94 #8,let me ?9k4' #8,%all ,i g8' ask$ ,*>ley4 #8,n = ! _w1' repli$ ,fag94 #8,are y mad1 my de>1 />k mad1 t y'd walk into ! v place :]e--,no1 ,*>ley1 no4 ,"o is en\gh to lose at a "t4' #8,y don't mean to g y\rself1 ,i suppose8' said ,*>ley ) a humor\s le]4 #8,t w\ldn't q fit1' repli$ ,fag9 %ak+ 8 head4 #8,!n :y don't y s5d ?is new cove8' ask$ ,ma/] ,bates1 lay+ 8 h& on ,noah's arm4 #8,nobody kn[s him4' #8,:y1 if he didn't m9d--' obs]v$ ,fag94 #8,m9d6' int]pos$ ,*>ley4 #8,:at %\ld he h to m9d8' #8,really no?+1 my de>1' said ,fag91 turn+ to ,mr4 ,bolt]1 #8really no?+4' #8,oh1 ,i d>e say ab\t t1 y] "k1' obs]v$ ,noah1 back+ t[>ds ! door1 & %ak+ 8 head ) a k9d ( sob] al>m4 #8,no1 no--none ( t4 ,x's n 9 my dep>tm5t1 t a9't4' #8,wot dep>tm5t has he got1 ,fag98' inquir$ ,ma/] ,bates1 survey+ ,noah's lank =m ) mu* disgu/4 #8,! cutt+ away :5 !re's any?+ wrong1 & ! eat+ all ! wittles :5 !re's ev]y?+ "r2 is t 8 bran*8' #8,nev] m9d1' retort$ ,mr4 ,bolt]2 #8& don't y] take lib]ties ) y] sup]iors1 little boy1 or y]'ll f9d y]self 9 ! wrong %op4' ,ma/] ,bates laugh$ s vehem5tly at ?is magnific5t ?reat1 t x 0 "s "t be=e ,fag9 c\ld int]pose1 & repres5t to ,mr4 ,bolt] t he incurr$ no possible dang] 9 visit+ ! police-(fice2 t1 inasmu* z no acc\nt ( ! little affair 9 :i* he _h engag$1 nor any description ( 8 p]son1 _h yet be5 =w>d$ to ! metropolis1 x 0 v probable t he 0 n ev5 suspect$ ( hav+ resort$ to x = %elt]2 & t1 if he 7 prop]ly disguis$1 x w\ld be z safe a spot = him to visit z any 9 ,london1 inasmu* z x w\ld be1 ( all places1 ! v la/1 to :i* he c\ld be suppos$ likely to resort ( 8 own free w4 ,p]suad$1 9 "p1 by ^! repres5tations1 b ov]borne 9 a mu* great] degree by 8 fe> ( ,fag91 ,mr4 ,bolt] at l5g? cons5t$1 ) a v bad grace1 to und]take ! exp$ition4 ,by ,fag9's directions1 he imm$iately sub/itut$ = 8 own attire1 a waggon]'s frock1 velvete5 bree*es1 & lea!r legg+s3 all ( :i* articles ! ,jew _h at h&4 ,he 0 likewise furni%$ ) a felt hat well g>ni%$ ) turnpike tickets2 & a c>t]'s :ip4 ,?us equipp$1 he 0 to saunt] into ! (fice1 z "s c\ntry fell[ f ,cov5t ,g>d5 m>ket might be suppos$ to d = ! gratification ( 8 curi\sity2 & z he 0 z awkw>d1 unga9ly1 & raw-bon$ a fell[ z ne$ be1 ,mr4 ,fag9 _h no fe> b t he w\ld look ! "p to p]fection4 ,^! arrangem5ts complet$1 he 0 in=m$ ( ! necess>y signs & tok5s by :i* to recognise ! ,artful ,dodg]1 & 0 convey$ by ,ma/] ,bates ?r\gh d>k & w9d+ ways to )9 a v %ort di/ance ( ,b[ ,/reet4 ,hav+ describ$ ! precise situation ( ! (fice1 & accompani$ x ) copi\s directions h[ he 0 to walk /raight up ! passage1 & :5 he got into ! side1 & pull (f 8 hat z he w5t into ! room1 ,*>ley ,bates bade him hurry on alone1 & promis$ to bide 8 return on ! spot ( _! p>t+4 ,noah ,claypole1 or ,morris ,bolt] z ! read] pleases1 punctually foll[$ ! directions he _h receiv$1 :i*--,ma/] ,bates be+ pretty well acqua9t$ ) ! locality--7 s exact t he 0 enabl$ to ga9 ! magi/]ial pres5ce )\t ask+ any "q1 or meet+ ) any int]ruption by ! way4 ,he f\nd himself jo/l$ among a cr[d ( p1 *iefly wom51 :o 7 huddl$ toge!r 9 a dirty fr[sy room1 at ! upp] end ( :i* 0 a rais$ plat=m rail$ (f f ! re/1 ) a dock = ! prison]s on ! left h& aga9/ ! wall1 a box = ! witnesses 9 ! middle1 & a desk = ! magi/rates on ! "r2 ! awful locality la/ nam$1 be+ scre5$ (f by a p>tition :i* conceal$ ! b5* f ! common gaze1 & left ! vulg> to imag9e 7if !y c\ld7 ! full maje/y ( ju/ice4 ,!re 7 only a c\ple ( wom5 9 ! dock1 :o 7 nodd+ to _! admir+ fri5ds1 :ile ! cl]k read "s depositions to a c\ple ( policem5 & a man 9 pla9 clo!s :o leant ov] ! table4 ,a jail] /ood recl9+ aga9/ ! dock-rail1 tapp+ 8 nose li/lessly ) a l>ge key1 except :5 he repress$ an undue t5d5cy to conv]sation among ! idl]s1 by proclaim+ sil5ce2 or look$ /]nly up to bid "s woman #8,take t baby out1' :5 ! gravity ( ju/ice 0 di/urb$ by feeble cries1 half-smo!r$ 9 ! "m's %awl1 f "s meagre infant4 ,! room smelt close & un:olesome2 ! walls 7 dirt-discol\r$2 & ! ceil+ black5$4 ,!re 0 an old smoky bu/ ov] ! mantel-%elf1 & a du/y clock above ! dock--! only ?+ pres5t1 t seem$ to g on z x ought2 = depravity1 or pov]ty1 or an habitual acqua9tance ) bo?1 _h left a ta9t on all ! animate matt]1 h>dly less unpleasant ?an ! ?ick greasy scum on e inanimate object t fr[n$ ^u x4 ,noah look$ eag]ly ab\t him = ! ,dodg]2 b al?\gh !re 7 sev]al wom5 :o w\ld h done v well = t di/+ui%$ "*'s "m or si/]1 & m ?an "o man :o might be suppos$ to be> a /rong resemblance to 8 fa!r1 nobody at all answ]+ ! description giv5 him ( ,mr4 ,dawk9s 0 to be se54 ,he wait$ 9 a /ate ( mu* susp5se & unc]ta9ty until ! wom51 be+ committ$ = trial1 w5t flaunt+ out2 & !n 0 quickly reliev$ by ! appe>ance ( ano!r prison] :o he felt at once c\ld be no o!r ?an ! object ( 8 visit4 ,x 0 inde$ ,mr4 ,dawk9s1 :o1 %uffl+ into ! (fice ) ! big coat sleeves tuck$ up z usual1 8 left h& 9 8 pocket1 & 8 hat 9 8 "r h&1 prec$$ ! jail]1 ) a roll+ gait altoge!r indescribable1 &1 tak+ 8 place 9 ! dock1 reque/$ 9 an audible voice to "k :at he 0 plac$ 9 t #8ere disgraceful sitivation =4 #8,hold y\r tongue1 w y8' said ! jail]4 #8,i'm an ,engli%man1 a9't ,i8' rejo9$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,:]e are my priwileges8' #8,y'll get y\r privileges soon en\gh1' retort$ ! jail]1 #8& pepp] ) #8em4' #8,we'll see wot ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ! ,home ,affairs has got to say to ! beaks1 if ,i don't1' repli$ ,mr4 ,dawk9s4 #8,n[ !n6 ,wot is ?is "h bus9ess8 ,i %all ?ank ! madg'/rates to dispose ( ?is "h little affair1 & n to keep me :ile !y read ! pap]1 = ,i've got an appo9tm5t ) a g5elman 9 ! ,city1 & z ,i am a man ( my ^w & w]y punctual 9 bus9ess matt]s1 he'll g away if ,i a9't !re to my "t1 & !n pr'aps !r won't be an action = damage aga9/ !m z kep me away4 ,oh no1 c]ta9ly n6' ,at ?is po9t1 ! ,dodg]1 ) a %[ ( be+ v p>ticul> ) a view to proce$+s to be _h !reaft]1 desir$ ! jail] to communicate #8! names ( !m two files z 0 on ! b5*4' ,:i* s tickl$ ! spectators1 t !y laugh$ almo/ z he>tily z ,ma/] ,bates c\ld h done if he _h he>d ! reque/4 #8,sil5ce !re6' cri$ ! jail]4 #8,:at is ?is8' inquir$ "o ( ! magi/rates4 #8,a pick-pocket+ case1 y\r wor%ip4' #8,has ! boy ev] be5 "h be=e8' #8,he ought to h be51 a _m times1' repli$ ! jail]4 #8,he has be5 pretty well ev]y:]e else4 ,i "k him well1 y\r wor%ip4' #8,oh6 y "k me1 d y8' cri$ ! ,artful1 mak+ a note ( ! /atem5t4 #8,w]y good4 ,t's a case ( de=mation ( "*1 any way4' ,"h !re 0 ano!r laugh1 & ano!r cry ( sil5ce4 #8,n[ !n1 :]e are ! witnesses8' said ! cl]k4 #8,ah6 t's "r1' add$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,:]e are !y8 ,i %\ld l to see #8em4' ,?is wi% 0 imm$iately gratifi$1 = a policeman /epp$ =w>d :o _h se5 ! prison] attempt ! pocket ( an unkn[n g5tleman 9 a cr[d1 & inde$ take a h&k]*ief !refrom1 :i*1 be+ a v old "o1 he delib]ately put back aga91 aft] try+ x on 8 own c\nt5ance4 ,= ?is reason1 he took ! ,dodg] into cu/ody z soon z he c\ld get ne> him1 & ! said ,dodg]1 be+ se>*$1 _h ^u 8 p]son a silv] snuff-box1 ) ! own]'s "n engrav$ ^u ! lid4 ,?is g5tleman _h be5 discov]$ on ref]5ce to ! ,c\rt ,guide1 & be+ !n & !re pres5t1 swore t ! snuff-box 0 81 & t he _h miss$ x on ! previ\s day1 ! mom5t he _h dis5gag$ himself f ! cr[d be=e ref]r$ to4 ,he _h also rem>k$ a "y g5tleman 9 ! ?rong1 p>ticul>ly active 9 mak+ 8 way ab\t1 & t "y g5tleman 0 ! prison] be=e him4 #8,h y any?+ to ask ?is witness1 boy8' said ! magi/rate4 #8,i w\ldn't abase myself by desc5d+ to hold no conv]sation ) him1' repli$ ! ,dodg]4 #8,h y any?+ to say at all8' #8,d y he> 8 wor%ip ask if y've any?+ to say8' inquir$ ! jail]1 nudg+ ! sil5t ,dodg] ) 8 elb[4 #8,i beg y\r p>don1' said ! ,dodg]1 look+ up ) an air ( ab/raction4 #8,did y r$ress y\rself to me1 my man8' #8,i nev] see su* an out-&-out "y wagabond1 y\r wor%ip1' obs]v$ ! (fic] ) a gr94 #8,d y mean to say any?+1 y "y %av]8' #8,no1' repli$ ! ,dodg]1 #8n "h1 = ?is a9't ! %op = ju/ice3 besides :i*1 my attorney is a-breakfa/+ ?is morn+ ) ! ,wice ,presid5t ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons2 b ,i %all h some?+ to say else:]e1 & s w he1 & s w a w]y num]\s & #8spectable circle ( acqua9tance z'll make !m beaks wi% !y'd nev] be5 born1 or t !y'd got _! footm5 to hang #8em up to _! own hat-pegs1 a=e !y let #8em come out ?is morn+ to try x on ^u me4 ,i'll--' #8,!re6 ,he's fully committ$6' int]pos$ ! cl]k4 #8,take him away4' #8,come on1' said ! jail]4 #8,oh ah6 ,i'll come on1' repli$ ! ,dodg]1 bru%+ 8 hat ) ! palm ( 8 h&4 #8,ah6 7to ! ,b5*7 x's no use y\r look+ fright5$2 ,i won't %[ y no m]cy1 n a ha'por? ( x4 ,y'll pay = ?is1 my f9e fell]s4 ,i w\ldn't be y = some?+6 ,i w\ldn't g free1 n[1 if y 0 to fall d[n on y\r knees & ask me4 ,"h1 c>ry me (f to prison6 ,take me away6' ,) ^! la/ words1 ! ,dodg] suff]$ himself to be l$ (f by ! coll>2 ?reat5+1 till he got into ! y>d1 to make a p>liam5t>y bus9ess ( x2 & !n gr9n+ 9 ! (fic]'s face1 ) great glee & self-approval4 ,hav+ se5 him lock$ up by himself 9 a little cell1 ,noah made ! be/ ( 8 way back to :]e he _h left ,ma/] ,bates4 ,aft] wait+ "h "s "t1 he 0 jo9$ by t "y g5tleman1 :o _h prud5tly ab/a9$ f %[+ himself until he _h look$ c>efully abroad f a snug retreat1 & asc]ta9$ t 8 new fri5d _h n be5 foll[$ by any imp]t95t p]son4 ,! two ha/5$ back toge!r1 to be> to ,mr4 ,fag9 ! animat+ news t ! ,dodg] 0 do+ full ju/ice to 8 br++-up1 & e/abli%+ = himself a glori\s reputation4 ,,*apt] ,,xliv -- ,,! ,,"t ,,arrives ,,= ,,nancy ,,to ,,r$eem ,,h] ,,pl$ge ,,to ,,rose ,,maylie4 ,,%e ,,fails4 ,adept z %e 01 9 all ! arts ( cunn+ & dissimulation1 ! girl ,nancy c\ld n :olly conceal ! effect :i* ! k ( ! /ep %e _h tak51 wr\ght ^u h] m9d4 ,%e rememb]$ t bo? ! crafty ,jew & ! brutal ,sikes _h confid$ to h] s*emes1 :i* _h be5 hidd5 f all o!rs3 9 ! full confid5ce t %e 0 tru/wor?y & beyond ! rea* ( _! suspicion4 ,vile z ^? s*emes 71 desp]ate z 7 _! orig9ators1 & bitt] z 7 h] feel+s t[>ds ,fag91 :o _h l$ h]1 /ep by /ep1 deep] & deep] d[n into an abyss ( crime & mis]y1 :5ce 0 no escape2 /ill1 !re 7 times :51 ev5 t[>ds him1 %e felt "s rel5t+1 le/ h] disclosure %\ld br+ him )9 ! iron grasp he _h s long elud$1 & he %\ld fall at la/--ri*ly z he m]it$ su* a fate--by h] h&4 ,b1 ^! 7 ! m]e w&]+s ( a m9d unable :olly to deta* itself f old companions & associations1 ?\gh enabl$ to fix itself /eadily on "o object1 & resolv$ n to be turn$ aside by any consid]ation4 ,h] fe>s = ,sikes w\ld h be5 m p[]ful inducem5ts to recoil :ile !re 0 yet "t2 b %e _h /ipulat$ t h] secret %\ld be rigidly kept1 %e _h dropp$ no clue :i* c\ld lead to 8 discov]y1 %e _h refus$1 ev5 = 8 sake1 a refuge f all ! guilt & wret*$ness t encompasses h]--& :at m c\ld %e d6 ,%e 0 resolv$4 ,?\gh all h] m5tal /ruggles t]m9at$ 9 ?is conclusion1 !y =c$ !mselves ^u h]1 aga9 & aga91 & left _! traces too4 ,%e grew pale & ?91 ev5 )9 a few days4 ,at times1 %e took no he$ ( :at 0 pass+ be=e h]1 or no "p 9 conv]sations :]e once1 %e w\ld h be5 ! l\de/4 ,at o!r times1 %e laugh$ )\t m]rim5t1 & 0 noisy )\t a mom5t aft]w>ds--%e sat sil5t & deject$1 brood+ ) h] head ^u h] h&s1 :ile ! v ef=t by :i* %e r\s$ h]self1 told1 m =cibly ?an ev5 ^! indications1 t %e 0 ill at ease1 & t h] ?\ghts 7 occupi$ ) matt]s v diff]5t & di/ant f ^? 9 ! c\rse ( discussion by h] companions4 ,x 0 ,sunday night1 & ! bell ( ! ne>e/ *ur* /ruck ! h\r4 ,sikes & ! ,jew 7 talk+1 b !y paus$ to li/54 ,! girl look$ up f ! l[ seat on :i* %e cr\*$1 & li/5$ too4 ,elev54 #8,an h\r ?is side ( midnight1' said ,sikes1 rais+ ! bl9d to look out & return+ to 8 seat4 #8,d>k & heavy x is too4 ,a good night = bus9ess ?is4' #8,ah6' repli$ ,fag94 #8,:at a pity1 ,bill1 my de>1 t !re's none q ready to be done4' #8,y're "r = once1' repli$ ,sikes gruffly4 #8,x is a pity1 = ,i'm 9 ! hum\r too4' ,fag9 sigh$1 & %ook 8 head despond+ly4 #8,we mu/ make up = lo/ "t :5 we've got ?+s into a good tra94 ,t's all ,i "k1' said ,sikes4 #8,t's ! way to talk1 my de>1' repli$ ,fag91 v5tur+ to pat him on ! %\ld]4 #8,x does me good to he> y4' #8,does y good1 does x6' cri$ ,sikes4 #8,well1 s be x4' #8,ha6 ha6 ha6' laugh$ ,fag91 z if he 7 reliev$ by ev5 ?is concession4 #8,y're l y\rself to-night1 ,bill4 ,q l y\rself4' #8,i don't feel l myself :5 y lay t )]$ old claw on my %\ld]1 s take x away1' said ,sikes1 ca/+ (f ! ,jew's h&4 #8,x make y n]v\s1 ,bill1--rem9ds y ( be+ nabb$1 does x8' said ,fag91 det]m9$ n to be (f5d$4 #8,rem9ds me ( be+ nabb$ by ! devil1' return$ ,sikes4 #8,!re nev] 0 ano!r man ) su* a face z y\rs1 unless x 0 y\r fa!r1 & ,i suppose he is s+e+ 8 grizzl$ r$ be>d by ?is "t1 unless y came /raight f ! old #8un )\t any fa!r at all betwixt y2 :i* ,i %\ldn't wond] at1 a bit4' ,fag9 (f]$ no reply to ?is complim5t3 b1 pull+ ,sikes by ! sleeve1 po9t$ 8 f+] t[>ds ,nancy1 :o _h tak5 advantage ( ! =ego+ conv]sation to put on h] bonnet1 & 0 n[ leav+ ! room4 #8,hallo6' cri$ ,sikes4 #8,nance4 ,:]e's ! gal go+ to at ?is "t ( night8' #8,n f>4' #8,:at answ]'s t8' retort$ ,sikes4 #8,d y he> me8' #8,i don't "k :]e1' repli$ ! girl4 #8,!n ,i d1' said ,sikes1 m 9 ! _s ( ob/9acy ?an because he _h any real objection to ! girl go+ :]e %e li/$4 #8,n[h]e4 ,sit d[n4' #8,i'm n well4 ,i told y t be=e1' rejo9$ ! girl4 #8,i want a brea? ( air4' #8,put y\r head out ( ! w9d]1' repli$ ,sikes4 #8,!re's n en\gh !re1' said ! girl4 #8,i want x 9 ! /reet4' #8,!n y won't h x1' repli$ ,sikes4 ,) :i* assurance he rose1 lock$ ! door1 took ! key out1 & pull+ h] bonnet f h] head1 flung x up to ! top ( an old press4 #8,!re1' said ! robb]4 #8,n[ /op quietly :]e y are1 w y8' #8,x's n su* a matt] z a bonnet w\ld keep me1' said ! girl turn+ v pale4 #8,:at d y mean1 ,bill8 ,d y "k :at y're do+8' #8,"k :at ,i'm--,oh6' cri$ ,sikes1 turn+ to ,fag91 #8%e's out ( h] s5ses1 y "k1 or %e d>5't talk to me 9 t way4' #8,y'll drive me on ! some?+ desp]ate1' mutt]$ ! girl plac+ bo? h&s ^u h] brea/1 z ?\gh to keep d[n by =ce "s viol5t outbreak4 #8,let me g1 w y1--?is m9ute--?is in/ant4' #8,no6' said ,sikes4 #8,tell him to let me g1 ,fag94 ,he _h bett]4 ,x'll be bett] = him4 ,d y he> me8' cri$ ,nancy /amp+ h] foot ^u ! gr\nd4 #8,he> y6' repeat$ ,sikes turn+ r\nd 9 8 *air to confront h]4 #8,aye6 ,& if ,i he> y = half a m9ute long]1 ! dog %all h su* a grip on y\r ?roat z'll te> "s ( t scream+ voice out4 ,wot has come ov] y1 y jade6 ,wot is x8' #8,let me g1' said ! girl ) great e>ne/ness2 !n sitt+ h]self d[n on ! floor1 be=e ! door1 %e said1 #8,bill1 let me g2 y don't "k :at y are do+4 ,y don't1 inde$4 ,= only "o h\r--d--d6' #8,cut my limbs (f "o by "o6' cri$ ,sikes1 seiz+ h] r\ghly by ! arm1 #8,if ,i don't ?9k ! gal's />k rav+ mad4 ,get up4' #8,n till y let me g--n till y let me g--,nev]--nev]6' scream$ ! girl4 ,sikes look$ on1 = a m9ute1 wat*+ 8 opportunity1 & sudd5ly p9ion+ h] h&s dragg$ h]1 /ruggl+ & wre/l+ ) him by ! way1 into a small room adjo9+1 :]e he sat himself on a b5*1 & ?ru/+ h] into a *air1 held h] d[n by =ce4 ,%e /ruggl$ & implor$ by turns until twelve o'clock _h /ruck1 & !n1 we>i$ & exhau/$1 ceas$ to conte/ ! po9t any fur!r4 ,) a caution1 back$ by _m oa?s1 to make no m ef=ts to g out t night1 ,sikes left h] to recov] at leisure & rejo9$ ,fag94 #8,:ew6' said ! h\sebreak] wip+ ! p]spiration f 8 face4 #8,wot a preci\s /range gal t is6' #8,y may say t1 ,bill1' repli$ ,fag9 ?\ghtfully4 #8,y may say t4' #8,wot did %e take x into h] head to g out to-night =1 d y ?9k8' ask$ ,sikes4 #8,come2 y %\ld "k h] bett] ?an me4 ,wot does x mean8' #8,ob/9acy2 woman's ob/9acy1 ,i suppose1 my de>4' #8,well1 ,i suppose x is1' gr[l$ ,sikes4 #8,i ?\ght ,i _h tam$ h]1 b %e's z bad z ev]4' #8,worse1' said ,fag9 ?\ghtfully4 #8,i nev] knew h] l ?is1 = su* a little cause4' #8,nor ,i1' said ,sikes4 #8,i ?9k %e's got a t\* ( t fev] 9 h] blood yet1 & x won't come out--eh8' #8,l en\gh4' #8,i'll let h] a little blood1 )\t tr\bl+ ! doctor1 if %e's took t way aga91' said ,sikes4 ,fag9 nodd$ an expressive approval ( ?is mode ( treatm5t4 #8,%e 0 hang+ ab\t me all day1 & night too1 :5 ,i 0 /ret*$ on my back2 & y1 l a blackhe>t$ wolf z y are1 kept y\rself alo(1' said ,sikes4 #8,we 0 poor too1 all ! "t1 & ,i ?9k1 "o way or o!r1 x's worri$ & frett$ h]2 & t be+ %ut up "h s long has made h] re/less--eh8' #8,t's x1 my de>1' repli$ ! ,jew 9 a :isp]4 #8,hu%6' ,z he utt]$ ^! words1 ! girl h]self appe>$ & resum$ h] =m] seat4 ,h] eyes 7 swoll5 & r$2 %e rock$ h]self to & fro2 toss$ h] head2 &1 aft] a little "t1 bur/ out laugh+4 #8,:y1 n[ %e's on ! o!r tack6' exclaim$ ,sikes1 turn+ a look ( excessive surprise on 8 companion4 ,fag9 nodd$ to him to take no fur!r notice j !n2 &1 9 a few m9utes1 ! girl subsid$ into h] accu/om$ demean\r4 ,:isp]+ ,sikes t !re 0 no fe> ( h] relaps+1 ,fag9 took up 8 hat & bade him good-night4 ,he paus$ :5 he rea*$ ! room-door1 & look+ r\nd1 ask$ if somebody w\ld light him d[n ! d>k /airs4 #8,light him d[n1' said ,sikes1 :o 0 fill+ 8 pipe4 #8,x's a pity he %\ld break 8 neck himself1 & disappo9t ! sight-se]s4 ,%[ him a light4' ,nancy foll[$ ! old man d[n/airs1 ) a c&le4 ,:5 !y rea*$ ! passage1 he laid 8 f+] on 8 lip1 & draw+ close to ! girl1 said1 9 a :isp]4 #8,:at is x1 ,nancy1 de>8' #8,:at d y mean8' repli$ ! girl1 9 ! same tone4 #8,! reason ( all ?is1' repli$ ,fag94 #8,if he'--he po9t$ ) 8 sk9ny =e-f+] up ! /airs--#8is s h>d ) y 7he's a brute1 ,nance1 a brute-bea/71 :y don't y--' #8,well8' said ! girl1 z ,fag9 paus$1 ) 8 m\? almo/ t\*+ h] e>1 & 8 eyes look+ into h]s4 #8,no matt] j n[4 ,we'll talk ( ?is aga94 ,y h a fri5d 9 me1 ,nance2 a /aun* fri5d4 ,i h ! means at h&1 quiet & close4 ,if y want rev5ge on ^? t treat y l a dog--l a dog6 worse ?an 8 dog1 = he hum\rs him sometimes--come to me4 ,i say1 come to me4 ,he is ! m]e h\nd ( a day1 b y "k me ( old1 ,nance4' #8,i "k y well1' repli$ ! girl1 )\t manife/+ ! lea/ emotion4 #8,good-night4' ,%e %rank back1 z ,fag9 (f]$ to lay 8 h& on h]s1 b said good-night aga91 9 a /eady voice1 &1 answ]+ 8 p>t+ look ) a nod ( intellig5ce1 clos$ ! door betwe5 !m4 ,fag9 walk$ t[>ds 8 home1 int5t ^u ! ?\ghts t 7 work+ )9 8 bra94 ,he _h conceiv$ ! idea--n f :at _h j pass$ ?\gh t _h t5d$ to confirm him1 b sl[ly & by degrees--t ,nancy1 we>i$ ( ! h\sebreak]'s brutality1 _h conceiv$ an atta*m5t = "s new fri5d4 ,h] alt]$ mann]1 h] repeat$ abs5ces f home alone1 h] comp>ative indiff]5ce to ! int]e/s ( ! gang = :i* %e _h once be5 s zeal\s1 &1 add$ to ^!1 h] desp]ate impati5ce to leave home t night at a p>ticul> h\r1 all fav\r$ ! supposition1 & r5d]$ x1 to him at lea/1 almo/ matt] ( c]ta9ty4 ,! object ( ?is new lik+ 0 n among 8 myrmidons4 ,he w\ld be a valuable acquisition ) su* an assi/ant z ,nancy1 & mu/ 7?us ,fag9 argu$7 be secur$ )\t delay4 ,!re 0 ano!r1 & a d>k] object1 to be ga9$4 ,sikes knew too mu*1 & 8 ruffian taunts _h n gall$ ,fag9 ! less1 because ! w\nds 7 hidd54 ,! girl mu/ "k1 well1 t if %e %ook him (f1 %e c\ld nev] be safe f 8 fury1 & t x w\ld be surely wreak$--to ! maim+ ( limbs1 or p]haps ! loss ( life--on ! object ( h] m rec5t fancy4 #8,) a little p]suasion1' ?\ght ,fag91 #8:at m likely ?an t %e w\ld cons5t to poison him8 ,wom5 h done su* ?+s1 & worse1 to secure ! same object be=e n[4 ,!re w\ld be ! dang]\s villa93 ! man ,i hate3 gone2 ano!r secur$ 9 8 place2 & my influ5ce ov] ! girl1 ) a k ( ?is crime to back x1 unlimit$4' ,^! ?+s pass$ ?r\gh ! m9d ( ,fag91 dur+ ! %ort "t he sat alone1 9 ! h\sebreak]'s room2 & ) !m upp]mo/ 9 8 ?\ghts1 he _h tak5 ! opportunity aft]w>ds af=d$ him1 ( s\nd+ ! girl 9 ! brok5 h9ts he ?rew out at p>t+4 ,!re 0 no expression ( surprise1 no assumption ( an inability to und]/& 8 mean+4 ,! girl cle>ly compreh5d$ x4 ,h] glance at p>t+ %[$ t4 ,b p]haps %e w\ld recoil f a plot to take ! life ( ,sikes1 & t 0 "o ( ! *ief ends to be atta9$4 #8,h[1' ?\ght ,fag91 z he crept homew>d1 #8c ,i increase my influ5ce ) h]8 ,:at new p[] c ,i acquire8' ,su* bra9s are f]tile 9 exp$i5ts4 ,if1 )\t extract+ a confession f h]self1 he laid a wat*1 discov]$ ! object ( h] alt]$ reg>d1 & ?reat5$ to reveal ! :ole hi/ory to ,sikes 7( :om %e /ood 9 no common fe>7 unless %e ent]$ into 8 designs1 c\ld he n secure h] compliance8 #8,i c1' said ,fag91 almo/ al\d4 #8,%e dur/ n refuse me !n4 ,n = h] life1 n = h] life6 ,i h x all4 ,! means are ready1 & %all be set to "w4 ,i %all h y yet6' ,he ca/ back a d>k look1 & a ?reat5+ motion ( ! h&1 t[>ds ! spot :]e he _h left ! bold] villa92 & w5t on 8 way3 busy+ 8 bony h&s 9 ! folds ( 8 tatt]$ g>m5t1 :i* he wr5*$ tightly 9 8 grasp1 z ?\gh !re 7 a hat$ enemy cru%$ ) e motion ( 8 f+]s4 ,,*apt] ,,xlv -- ,,noah ,,claypole ,,is ,,employ$ ,,by ,,fag9 ,,on ,a ,,secret ,,mission ,! old man 0 up1 betimes1 next morn+1 & wait$ impati5tly = ! appe>ance ( 8 new associate1 :o aft] a delay t seem$ int]m9able1 at l5g? pres5t$ himself1 & comm5c$ a voraci\s assault on ! breakfa/4 #8,bolt]1' said ,fag91 draw+ up a *air & seat+ himself opposite ,morris ,bolt]4 #8,well1 "h ,i am1' return$ ,noah4 #8,:at's ! matt]8 ,don't y] ask me to d any?+ till ,i h done eat+4 ,t's a great fault 9 ?is place4 ,y] nev] get "t en\gh ov] y] meals4' #8,y c talk z y eat1 c't y8' said ,fag91 curs+ 8 de> "y fri5d's gre$9ess f ! v bottom ( 8 he>t4 #8,oh yes1 ,i c talk4 ,i get on bett] :5 ,i talk1' said ,noah1 cutt+ a mon/r\s slice ( bread4 #8,:]e's ,*>lotte8' #8,out1' said ,fag94 #8,i s5t h] out ?is morn+ ) ! o!r "y woman1 because ,i want$ u to be alone4' #8,oh6' said ,noah4 #8,i wi% y]'d ord]$ h] to make "s butt]$ toa/ fir/4 ,well4 ,talk away4 ,y] won't int]rupt me4' ,!re seem$1 inde$1 no great fe> ( any?+ int]rupt+ him1 z he _h evid5tly sat d[n ) a det]m9ation to d a great deal ( bus9ess4 #8,y did well ye/]day1 my de>1' said ,fag94 #8,beautiful6 ,six %ill+s & n9ep5ce halfp5ny on ! v fir/ day6 ,! k9*9 lay w be a =tune to y4' #8,don't y =get to add ?ree p9t-pots & a milk-c1' said ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,no1 no1 my de>4 ,! p9t-pots 7 great /rokes ( g5ius3 b ! milk-c 0 a p]fect ma/]piece4' #8,pretty well1 ,i ?9k1 = a beg9n]1' rem>k$ ,mr4 ,bolt] complac5tly4 #8,! pots ,i took (f airy rail+s1 & ! milk-c 0 /&+ by itself outside a public-h\se4 ,i ?\ght x might get ru/y ) ! ra91 or cat* cold1 y] "k4 ,eh8 ,ha6 ha6 ha6' ,fag9 affect$ to laugh v he>tily2 & ,mr4 ,bolt] hav+ _h 8 laugh out1 took a s]ies ( l>ge bites1 :i* f9i%$ 8 fir/ hunk ( bread & butt]1 & assi/$ himself to a second4 #8,i want y1 ,bolt]1' said ,fag91 lean+ ov] ! table1 #8to d a piece ( "w = me1 my de>1 t ne$s great c>e & caution4' #8,i say1' rejo9$ ,bolt]1 #8don't y] g %ov+ me into dang]1 or s5d+ me any m o' y] police-(fices4 ,t don't suit me1 t don't2 & s ,i tell y]4' #8,t's n ! smalle/ dang] 9 x--n ! v smalle/1' said ! ,jew2 #8x's only to dodge a woman4' #8,an old woman8' dem&$ ,mr4 ,bolt]4 #8,a "y "o1' repli$ ,fag94 #8,i c d t pretty well1 ,i "k1' said ,bolt]4 #8,i 0 a regul> cunn+ sneak :5 ,i 0 at s*ool4 ,:at am ,i to dodge h] =8 ,n to--' #8,n to d any?+1 b to tell me :]e %e goes1 :o %e sees1 &1 if possible1 :at %e says2 to rememb] ! /reet1 if x is a /reet1 or ! h\se1 if x is a h\se2 & to br+ me back all ! in=mation y c4' #8,:at'll y] give me8' ask$ ,noah1 sett+ d[n 8 cup1 & look+ 8 employ]1 eag]ly1 9 ! face4 #8,if y d x well1 a p\nd1 my de>4 ,"o p\nd1' said ,fag91 wi%+ to int]e/ him 9 ! sc5t z mu* z possible4 #8,& t's :at ,i nev] gave yet1 = any job ( "w :]e !re wasn't valuable consid]ation to be ga9$4' #8,:o is %e8' inquir$ ,noah4 #8,"o ( u4' #8,oh ,lor6' cri$ ,noah1 curl+ up 8 nose4 #8,y] d\btful ( h]1 are y]8' #8,%e has f\nd out "s new fri5ds1 my de>1 & ,i mu/ "k :o !y are1' repli$ ,fag94 #8,i see1' said ,noah4 #8,j to h ! pleasure ( kn[+ !m1 if !y're respectable p1 eh8 ,ha6 ha6 ha6 ,i'm y\r man4' #8,i knew y w\ld be1' cri$ ,fag91 elat$ by ! success ( 8 proposal4 #8,( c\rse1 ( c\rse1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,:]e is %e8 ,:]e am ,i to wait = h]8 ,:]e am ,i to g8' #8,all t1 my de>1 y %all he> f me4 ,i'll po9t h] out at ! prop] "t1' said ,fag94 #8,y keep ready1 & leave ! re/ to me4' ,t night1 & ! next1 & ! next aga91 ! spy sat boot$ & equipp$ 9 8 c>t]'s dress3 ready to turn out at a ^w f ,fag94 ,six nights pass$--six long we>y nights--& on ea*1 ,fag9 came home ) a disappo9t$ face1 & briefly intimat$ t x 0 n yet "t4 ,on ! sev5?1 he return$ e>li]1 & ) an exultation he c\ld n conceal4 ,x 0 ,sunday4 #8,%e goes abroad to-night1' said ,fag91 #8& on ! "r err&1 ,i'm sure2 = %e has be5 alone all day1 & ! man %e is afraid ( w n be back mu* be=e daybreak4 ,come ) me4 ,quick6' ,noah />t$ up )\t say+ a ^w2 = ! ,jew 0 9 a /ate ( su* int5se excitem5t t x infect$ him4 ,!y left ! h\se /eal?ily1 & hurry+ ?r\gh a labyr9? ( /reets1 arriv$ at l5g? be=e a public-h\se1 :i* ,noah recognis$ z ! same 9 :i* he _h slept1 on ! night ( 8 arrival 9 ,london4 ,x 0 pa/ elev5 o'clock1 & ! door 0 clos$4 ,x op5$ s(tly on its h+es z ,fag9 gave a l[ :i/le4 ,!y ent]$1 )\t noise2 & ! door 0 clos$ beh9d !m4 ,sc>cely v5tur+ to :isp]1 b sub/itut+ dumb %[ = words1 ,fag91 & ! "y ,jew :o _h admitt$ !m1 po9t$ out ! pane ( glass to ,noah1 & sign$ to him to climb up & obs]ve ! p]son 9 ! adjo9+ room4 #8,is t ! woman8' he ask$1 sc>cely above 8 brea?4 ,fag9 nodd$ yes4 #8,i c't see h] face well1' :isp]$ ,noah4 #8,%e is look+ d[n1 & ! c&le is beh9d h]4 #8,/ay !re1' :isp]$ ,fag94 ,he sign$ to ,b>ney1 :o )drew4 ,9 an in/ant1 ! lad ent]$ ! room adjo9+1 &1 "u pret5ce ( snuff+ ! c&le1 mov$ x 9 ! requir$ position1 &1 speak+ to ! girl1 caus$ h] to raise h] face4 #8,i see h] n[1' cri$ ! spy4 #8,pla9ly8' #8,i %\ld "k h] among a ?\s&4' ,he ha/ily desc5d$1 z ! room-door op5$1 & ! girl came out4 ,fag9 drew him beh9d a small p>tition :i* 0 curta9$ (f1 & !y held _! brea?s z %e pass$ )9 a few feet ( _! place ( concealm5t1 & em]g$ by ! door at :i* !y _h ent]$4 #8,hi/6' cri$ ! lad :o held ! door4 #8,d[4' ,noah ex*ang$ a look ) ,fag91 & d>t$ out4 #8,to ! left1' :isp]$ ! lad2 #8take ! left _h1 & keep od ! o!r side4' ,he did s2 &1 by ! light ( ! lamps1 saw ! girl's retreat+ figure1 already at "s di/ance be=e him4 ,he advanc$ z ne> z he consid]$ prud5t1 & kept on ! opposite side ( ! /reet1 ! bett] to obs]ve h] motions4 ,%e look$ n]v\sly r\nd1 twice or ?rice1 & once /opp$ to let two m5 :o 7 foll[+ close beh9d h]1 pass on4 ,%e seem$ to ga!r c\rage z %e advanc$1 & to walk ) a /eadi] & firm] /ep4 ,! spy pres]v$ ! same relative di/ance betwe5 !m1 & foll[$3 ) 8 eye ^u h]4 ,,*apt] ,,xlvi -- ,,! ,,appo9tm5t ,,kept ,! *ur* clocks *im$ ?ree qu>t]s pa/ elev51 z two figures em]g$ on ,london ,bridge4 ,"o1 :i* advanc$ ) a swift & rapid /ep1 0 t ( a woman :o look$ eag]ly ab\t h] z ?\gh 9 que/ ( "s expect$ object2 ! o!r figure 0 t ( a man1 :o slunk along 9 ! deepe/ %ad[ he c\ld f9d1 &1 at "s di/ance1 accommodat$ 8 pace to h]s3 /opp+ :5 %e /opp$3 & z %e mov$ aga91 creep+ /eal?ily on3 b nev] all[+ himself1 9 ! ard\r ( 8 pursuit1 to ga9 ^u h] foot/eps4 ,?us1 !y cross$ ! bridge1 f ! ,middlesex to ! ,surrey %ore1 :5 ! woman1 app>5tly disappo9t$ 9 h] anxi\s scrut9y ( ! foot-pass5g]s1 turn$ back4 ,! movem5t 0 sudd52 b he :o wat*$ h]1 0 n ?r[n (f 8 gu>d by x2 =1 %r9k+ into "o ( ! recesses :i* surm\nt ! pi]s ( ! bridge1 & lean+ ov] ! p>apet ! bett] to conceal 8 figure1 he suff]$ h] to pass on ! opposite pavem5t4 ,:5 %e 0 ab\t ! same di/ance 9 advance z %e _h be5 be=e1 he slipp$ quietly d[n1 & foll[$ h] aga94 ,at ne>ly ! c5tre ( ! bridge1 %e /opp$4 ,! man /opp$ too4 ,x 0 a v d>k night4 ,! day _h be5 unfav\rable1 & at t h\r & place !re 7 few p /irr+4 ,su* z !re 71 hurri$ quickly pa/3 v possibly )\t see+1 b c]ta9ly )\t notic+1 ei!r ! woman1 or ! man :o kept h] 9 view4 ,_! appe>ance 0 n calculat$ to attract ! importunate reg>ds ( su* ( ,london's de/itute population1 z *anc$ to take _! way ov] ! bridge t night 9 se>* ( "s cold ar* or doorless hovel :]e9 to lay _! heads2 !y /ood !re 9 sil5ce3 nei!r speak+ nor spok5 to1 by any "o :o pass$4 ,a mi/ hung ov] ! riv]1 deep5+ ! r$ gl>e ( ! fires t burnt ^u ! small craft moor$ (f ! diff]5t :>fs1 & r5d]+ d>k] & m indi/9ct ! murky build+s on ! banks4 ,! old smoke-/a9$ /oreh\ses on ei!r side1 rose heavy & dull f ! d5se mass ( ro(s & gables1 & fr[n$ /]nly ^u wat] too black to reflect ev5 _! lumb]+ %apes4 ,! t[] ( old ,sa9t ,savi\r's ,*ur*1 & ! spire ( ,sa9t ,magnus1 s long ! giant-w>d]s ( ! anci5t bridge1 7 visible 9 ! gloom2 b ! =e/ ( %ipp+ bel[ bridge1 & ! ?ickly scatt]$ spires ( *ur*es above1 7 ne>ly all hidd5 f sight4 ,! girl _h tak5 a few re/less turns to & fro--closely wat*$ mean:ile by h] hidd5 obs]v]--:5 ! heavy bell ( ,/4 ,paul's toll$ = ! dea? ( ano!r day4 ,midnight _h come ^u ! cr[d$ city4 ,! palace1 ! night-cell>1 ! jail1 ! madh\se3 ! *amb]s ( bir? & dea?1 ( heal? & sickness1 ! rigid face ( ! corpse & ! calm sleep ( ! *ild3 midnight 0 ^u !m all4 ,! h\r _h n /ruck two m9utes1 :5 a "y lady1 accompani$ by a grey-hair$ g5tleman1 alight$ f a hackney-c>riage )9 a %ort di/ance ( ! bridge1 &1 hav+ dismiss$ ! vehicle1 walk$ /raight t[>ds x4 ,!y _h sc>cely set foot ^u its pavem5t1 :5 ! girl />t$1 & imm$iately made t[>ds !m4 ,!y walk$ onw>d1 look+ ab\t !m ) ! air ( p]sons :o ent]ta9$ "s v slight expectation :i* _h little *ance ( be+ realis$1 :5 !y 7 sudd5ly jo9$ by ?is new associate4 ,!y halt$ ) an exclamation ( surprise1 b suppress$ x imm$iately2 = a man 9 ! g>m5ts ( a c\ntryman came close up--bru%$ aga9/ !m1 inde$--at t precise mom5t4 #8,n "h1' said ,nancy hurri$ly1 #8,i am afraid to speak to y "h4 ,come away--out ( ! public road--d[n ! /eps yond]6' ,z %e utt]$ ^! words1 & indicat$1 ) h] h&1 ! direction 9 :i* %e wi%$ !m to proce$1 ! c\ntryman look$ r\nd1 & r\ghly ask+ :at !y took up ! :ole pavem5t =1 pass$ on4 ,! /eps to :i* ! girl _h po9t$1 7 ^? :i*1 on ! ,surrey bank1 & on ! same side ( ! bridge z ,sa9t ,savi\r's ,*ur*1 =m a l&+-/airs f ! riv]4 ,to ?is spot1 ! man be>+ ! appe>ance ( a c\ntryman1 ha/5$ unobs]v$2 & aft] a mom5t's survey ( ! place1 he began to desc5d4 ,^! /airs are a "p ( ! bridge2 !y consi/ ( ?ree flights4 ,j bel[ ! end ( ! second1 go+ d[n1 ! /one wall on ! left t]m9ates 9 an ornam5tal pila/] fac+ t[>ds ! ,?ames4 ,at ?is po9t ! l[] /eps wid53 s t a p]son turn+ t angle ( ! wall1 is necess>ily unse5 by any o!rs on ! /airs :o *ance to be above him1 if only a /ep4 ,! c\ntryman look$ ha/ily r\nd1 :5 he rea*$ ?is po9t2 & z !re seem$ no bett] place ( concealm5t1 &1 ! tide be+ out1 !re 0 pl5ty ( room1 he slipp$ aside1 ) 8 back to ! pila/]1 & !re wait$3 pretty c]ta9 t !y w\ld come no l[]1 & t ev5 if he c\ld n he> :at 0 said1 he c\ld foll[ !m aga91 ) safety4 ,s t>dily /ole ! "t 9 ?is lonely place1 & s eag] 0 ! spy to p5etrate ! motives ( an int]view s diff]5t f :at he _h be5 l$ to expect1 t he m ?an once gave ! matt] up = lo/1 & p]suad$ himself1 ei!r t !y _h /opp$ f> above1 or _h resort$ to "s entirely diff]5t spot to hold _! my/]i\s conv]sation4 ,he 0 on ! po9t ( em]g+ f 8 hid+-place1 & rega9+ ! road above1 :5 he he>d ! s\nd ( foot/eps1 & directly aft]w>ds ( voices almo/ close at 8 e>4 ,he drew himself /raight upright aga9/ ! wall1 &1 sc>cely brea?+1 li/5$ att5tively4 #8,?is is f> en\gh1' said a voice1 :i* 0 evid5tly t ( ! g5tleman4 #8,i w n suff] ! "y lady to g any f>!r4 ,_m p w\ld h di/ru/$ y too mu* to h come ev5 s f>1 b y see ,i am will+ to hum\r y4' #8,to hum\r me6' cri$ ! voice ( ! girl :om he _h foll[$4 #8,y're consid]ate1 inde$1 sir4 ,to hum\r me6 ,well1 well1 x's no matt]4' #8,:y1 = :at1' said ! g5tleman 9 a k9d] tone1 #8= :at purpose c y h br\ght u to ?is /range place8 ,:y n h let me speak to y1 above !re1 :]e x is light1 & !re is some?+ /irr+1 in/ead ( br++ u to ?is d>k & dismal hole8' #8,i told y be=e1' repli$ ,nancy1 #8t ,i 0 afraid to speak to y !re4 ,i don't "k :y x is1' said ! girl1 %udd]+1 #8b ,i h su* a fe> & dread ^u me to-night t ,i c h>dly /&4' #8,a fe> ( :at8' ask$ ! g5tleman1 :o seem$ to pity h]4 #8,i sc>cely "k ( :at1' repli$ ! girl4 #8,i wi% ,i did4 ,horrible ?\ghts ( dea?1 & %r\ds ) blood ^u !m1 & a fe> t has made me burn z if ,i 0 on fire1 h be5 ^u me all day4 ,i 0 read+ a book to-night1 to wile ! "t away1 & ! same ?+s came into ! pr9t4' #8,imag9ation1' said ! g5tleman1 soo?+ h]4 #8,no imag9ation1' repli$ ! girl 9 a ho>se voice4 #8,i'll swe> ,i saw 8c(f90 writt5 9 e page ( ! book 9 l>ge black lett]s1--aye1 & !y c>ri$ "o close to me1 9 ! /reets to-night4' #8,!re is no?+ unusual 9 t1' said ! g5tleman4 #8,!y h pass$ me (t54' #8,real ones1' rejo9$ ! girl4 #8,?is 0 n4' ,!re 0 some?+ s uncommon 9 h] mann]1 t ! fle% ( ! conceal$ li/5] crept z he he>d ! girl utt] ^! words1 & ! blood *ill$ )9 him4 ,he _h nev] exp]i5c$ a great] relief ?an 9 he>+ ! sweet voice ( ! "y lady z %e begg$ h] to be calm1 & n all[ h]self to become ! prey ( su* fe>ful fancies4 #8,speak to h] k9dly1' said ! "y lady to h] companion4 #8,poor creature6 ,%e seems to ne$ x4' #8,y\r haughty religi\s p w\ld h held _! heads up to see me z ,i am to-night1 & prea*$ ( flames & v5geance1' cri$ ! girl4 #8,oh1 de> lady1 :y ar'n't ^? :o claim to be ,god's own folks z g5tle & z k9d to u poor wret*es z y1 :o1 hav+ y\?1 & beauty1 & all t !y h lo/1 might be a little pr\d in/ead ( s mu* humbl]8' #8,ah6' said ! g5tleman4 #8,a ,turk turns 8 face1 aft] wa%+ x well1 to ! ,ea/1 :5 he says 8 pray]s2 ^! good p1 aft] giv+ _! faces su* a rub aga9/ ! ,_w z to take ! smiles (f1 turn ) no less regul>ity1 to ! d>ke/ side ( ,heav54 ,betwe5 ! ,mussulman & ! ,ph>isee1 comm5d me to ! fir/6' ,^! words appe>$ to be address$ to ! "y lady1 & 7 p]haps utt]$ ) ! view ( af=d+ ,nancy "t to recov] h]self4 ,! g5tleman1 %ortly aft]w>ds1 address$ himself to h]4 #8,y 7 n "h la/ ,sunday night1' he said4 #8,i c\ldn't come1' repli$ ,nancy2 #8,i 0 kept by =ce4' #8,by :om8' #8,him t ,i told ! "y lady ( be=e4' #8,y 7 n suspect$ ( hold+ any communication ) anybody on ! subject :i* has br\ght u "h to-night1 ,i hope8' ask$ ! old g5tleman4 #8,no1' repli$ ! girl1 %ak+ h] head4 #8,x's n v easy = me to leave him unless he kn[s :y2 ,i c\ldn't give him a dr9k ( laudanum be=e ,i came away4' #8,did he awake be=e y return$8' inquir$ ! g5tleman4 #8,no2 & nei!r he nor any ( !m suspect me4' #8,good1' said ! g5tleman4 #8,n[ li/5 to me4' #8,i am ready1' repli$ ! girl1 z he paus$ = a mom5t4 #8,?is "y lady1' ! g5tleman began1 #8has communicat$ to me1 & to "s o!r fri5ds :o c be safely tru/$1 :at y told h] ne>ly a =tnight s9ce4 ,i confess to y t ,i _h d\bts1 at fir/1 :e!r y 7 to be implicitly reli$ ^u1 b n[ ,i firmly believe y are4' #8,i am1' said ! girl e>ne/ly4 #8,i repeat t ,i firmly believe x4 ,to prove to y t ,i am dispos$ to tru/ y1 ,i tell y )\t res]ve1 t we propose to extort ! secret1 :atev] x may be1 f ! fe> ( ?is man ,monks4 ,b if--if--' said ! g5tleman1 #8he _c be secur$1 or1 if secur$1 _c be act$ ^u z we wi%1 y mu/ deliv] up ! ,jew4' #8,fag91' cri$ ! girl1 recoil+4 #8,t man mu/ be deliv]$ up by y1' said ! g5tleman4 #8,i w n d x6 ,i w nev] d x6' repli$ ! girl4 #8,devil t he is1 & worse ?an devil z he has be5 to me1 ,i w nev] d t4' #8,y w n8' said ! g5tleman1 :o seem$ fully prep>$ = ?is answ]4 #8,nev]6' return$ ! girl4 #8,tell me :y8' #8,= "o reason1' rejo9$ ! girl firmly1 #8= "o reason1 t ! lady kn[s & w /& by me 91 ,i "k %e w1 = ,i h h] promise3 & = ?is o!r reason1 besides1 t1 bad life z he has l$1 ,i h l$ a bad life too2 !re are _m ( u :o h kept ! same c\rses toge!r1 & ,i'll n turn ^u !m1 :o might--any ( !m--h turn$ ^u me1 b didn't1 bad z !y are4' #8,!n1' said ! g5tleman1 quickly1 z if ?is _h be5 ! po9t he _h be5 aim+ to atta92 #8put ,monks into my h&s1 & leave him to me to deal )4' #8,:at if he turns aga9/ ! o!rs8' #8,i promise y t 9 t case1 if ! tru? is =c$ f him1 !re ! matt] w re/2 !re mu/ be circum/ances 9 ,oliv]'s little hi/ory :i* x w\ld be pa9ful to drag be=e ! public eye1 & if ! tru? is once elicit$1 !y %all g scot free4' #8,& if x is n8' sugge/$ ! girl4 #8,!n1' pursu$ ! g5tleman1 #8?is ,fag9 %all n be br\ght to ju/ice )\t y\r cons5t4 ,9 su* a case ,i c\ld %[ y reasons1 ,i ?9k1 :i* w\ld induce y to yield x4' #8,h ,i ! lady's promise = t8' ask$ ! girl4 #8,y h1' repli$ ,rose4 #8,my true & fai?ful pl$ge4' #8,monks w\ld nev] le>n h[ y knew :at y d8' said ! girl1 aft] a %ort pause4 #8,nev]1' repli$ ! g5tleman4 #8,! intellig5ce %\ld be br\ght to be> ^u him1 t he c\ld nev] ev5 guess4' #8,i h be5 a li>1 & among li>s f a little *ild1' said ! girl aft] ano!r int]val ( sil5ce1 #8b ,i w take y\r words4' ,aft] receiv+ an assurance f bo?1 t %e might safely d s1 %e proce$$ 9 a voice s l[ t x 0 (t5 difficult = ! li/5] to discov] ev5 ! purport ( :at %e said1 to describe1 by "n & situation1 ! public-h\se :5ce %e _h be5 foll[$ t night4 ,f ! mann] 9 :i* %e occasionally paus$1 x appe>$ z if ! g5tleman 7 mak+ "s ha/y notes ( ! in=mation %e communicat$4 ,:5 %e _h ?or\ghly expla9$ ! localities ( ! place1 ! be/ position f :i* to wat* x )\t excit+ obs]vation1 & ! night & h\r on :i* ,monks 0 mo/ 9 ! habit ( frequ5t+ x1 %e seem$ to consid] = a few mom5ts1 = ! purpose ( recall+ 8 features & appe>ances m =cibly to h] recollection4 #8,he is tall1' said ! girl1 #8& a /rongly made man1 b n /\t2 he has a lurk+ walk2 & z he walks1 con/antly looks ov] 8 %\ld]1 fir/ on "o side1 & !n on ! o!r4 ,don't =get t1 = 8 eyes are sunk 9 8 head s mu* deep] ?an any o!r man's1 t y might almo/ tell him by t alone4 ,8 face is d>k1 l 8 hair & eyes2 &1 al?\gh he c't be m ?an six or eight & tw5ty1 )]$ & hagg>d4 ,8 lips are (t5 discol\r$ & disfigur$ ) ! m>ks ( tee?2 = he has desp]ate fits1 & sometimes ev5 bites 8 h&s & cov]s !m ) w\nds--:y did y />t8' said ! girl1 /opp+ sudd5ly4 ,! g5tleman repli$1 9 a hurri$ mann]1 t he 0 n consci\s ( hav+ done s1 & begg$ h] to proce$4 #8,"p ( ?is1' said ! girl1 #8,i h drawn out f o!r p at ! h\se ,i tell y (1 = ,i h only se5 him twice1 & bo? times he 0 cov]$ up 9 a l>ge cloak4 ,i ?9k t's all ,i c give y to "k him by4 ,/ay ?\gh1' %e add$4 #8,^u 8 ?roat3 s high t y c see a "p ( x bel[ 8 neck]*ief :5 he turns 8 face3 !re is--' #8,a broad r$ m>k1 l a burn or scald8' cri$ ! g5tleman4 #8,h['s ?is8' said ! girl4 #8,y "k him6' ,! "y lady utt]$ a cry ( surprise1 & = a few mom5ts !y 7 s /ill t ! li/5] c\ld di/9ctly he> !m brea!4 #8,i ?9k ,i d1' said ! g5tleman1 break+ sil5ce4 #8,i %\ld by y\r description4 ,we %all see4 ,_m p are s+ul>ly l ea* o!r4 ,x may n be ! same4' ,z he express$ himself to ?is effect1 ) assum$ c>elessness1 he took a /ep or two ne>] ! conceal$ spy1 z ! latt] c\ld tell f ! di/9ctness ) :i* he he>d him mutt]1 #8,x mu/ be he6' #8,n[1' he said1 return+3 s x seem$ by ! s\nd3 to ! spot :]e he _h /ood be=e1 #8y h giv5 u mo/ valuable assi/ance1 "y woman1 & ,i wi% y to be ! bett] = x4 ,:at c ,i d to s]ve y8' #8,no?+1' repli$ ,nancy4 #8,y w n p]si/ 9 say+ t1' rejo9$ ! g5tleman1 ) a voice & emphasis ( k9dness t might h t\*$ a mu* h>d] & m obdurate he>t4 #8,?9k n[4 ,tell me4' #8,no?+1 sir1' rejo9$ ! girl1 weep+4 #8,y c d no?+ to help me4 ,i am pa/ all hope1 inde$4' #8,y put y\rself beyond its pale1' said ! g5tleman4 #8,! pa/ has be5 a dre>y wa/e ) y1 ( y\?ful en]gies mis-sp5t1 & su* priceless treasures lavi%$1 z ! ,creator be/[s b once & nev] grants aga91 b1 = ! future1 y may hope4 ,i d n say t x is 9 our p[] to (f] y peace ( he>t & m9d1 = t mu/ come z y seek x2 b a quiet asylum1 ei!r 9 ,engl&1 or1 if y fe> to rema9 "h1 9 "s =eign c\ntry1 x is n only )9 ! compass ( our ability b our mo/ anxi\s wi% to secure y4 ,be=e ! dawn ( morn+1 be=e ?is riv] wakes to ! fir/ glimpse ( day-light1 y %all be plac$ z entirely beyond ! rea* ( y\r =m] associates1 & leave z utt] an abs5ce ( all trace beh9d y1 z if y 7 to disappe> f ! e>? ?is mom5t4 ,come6 ,i w\ld n h y g back to ex*ange "o ^w ) any old companion1 or take "o look at any old haunt1 or brea! ! v air :i* is pe/il5ce & dea? to y4 ,quit !m all1 :ile !re is "t & opportunity6' #8,%e w be p]suad$ n[1' cri$ ! "y lady4 #8,%e hesitates1 ,i am sure4' #8,i fe> n1 my de>1' said ! g5tleman4 #8,no sir1 ,i d n1' repli$ ! girl1 aft] a %ort /ruggle4 #8,i am *a9$ to my old life4 ,i loa! & hate x n[1 b ,i _c leave x4 ,i mu/ h gone too f> to turn back1--& yet ,i don't "k1 = if y _h spok5 to me s1 "s "t ago1 ,i %\ld h laugh$ x (f4 ,b1' %e said1 look+ ha/ily r\nd1 #8?is fe> comes ov] me aga94 ,i mu/ g home4' #8,home6' repeat$ ! "y lady1 ) great /ress ^u ! ^w4 #8,home1 lady1' rejo9$ ! girl4 #8,to su* a home z ,i h rais$ = myself ) ! "w ( my :ole life4 ,let u "p4 ,i %all be wat*$ or se54 ,g6 ,g6 ,if ,i h done y any s]vice all ,i ask is1 t y leave me1 & let me g my way alone4' #8,x is useless1' said ! g5tleman1 ) a sigh4 #8,we compromise h] safety1 p]haps1 by /ay+ "h4 ,we may h deta9$ h] long] ?an %e expect$ already4' #8,yes1 yes1' urg$ ! girl4 #8,y h4' #8,:at1' cri$ ! "y lady1 #8c be ! end ( ?is poor creature's life6' #8,:at6' repeat$ ! girl4 #8,look be=e y1 lady4 ,look at t d>k wat]4 ,h[ _m times d y read ( su* z ,i :o spr+ into ! tide1 & leave no liv+ ?+1 to c>e =1 or bewail !m4 ,x may be ye>s h5ce1 or x may be only mon?s1 b ,i %all come to t at la/4' #8,d n speak ?us1 pray1' return$ ! "y lady1 sobb+4 #8,x w nev] rea* y\r e>s1 de> lady1 & ,god =bid su* horrors %\ld6' repli$ ! girl4 #8,good-night1 good-night6' ,! g5tleman turn$ away4 #8,?is purse1' cri$ ! "y lady4 #8,take x = my sake1 t y may h "s res\rce 9 an h\r ( ne$ & tr\ble4' #8,no6' repli$ ! girl4 #8,i h n done ?is = money4 ,let me h t to ?9k (4 ,& yet--give me some?+ t y h worn3 ,i %\ld l to h some?+--no1 no1 n a r+--y\r gloves or h&k]*ief--any?+ t ,i c keep1 z hav+ belong$ to y1 sweet lady4 ,!re4 ,bless y6 ,god bless y4 ,good-night1 good-night6' ,! viol5t agitation ( ! girl1 & ! appreh5sion ( "s discov]y :i* w\ld subject h] to ill-usage & viol5ce1 seem$ to det]m9e ! g5tleman to leave h]1 z %e reque/$4 ,! s\nd ( retreat+ foot/eps 7 audible & ! voices ceas$4 ,! two figures ( ! "y lady & h] companion soon aft]w>ds appe>$ ^u ! bridge4 ,!y /opp$ at ! summit ( ! /airs4 #8,h>k6' cri$ ! "y lady1 li/5+4 #8,did %e call6 ,i ?\ght ,i he>d h] voice4' #8,no1 my love1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 look+ sadly back4 #8,%e has n mov$1 & w n till we are gone4' ,rose ,maylie l+]$1 b ! old g5tleman drew h] arm ?r\gh 81 & l$ h]1 ) g5tle =ce1 away4 ,z !y disappe>$1 ! girl sunk d[n ne>ly at h] full l5g? ^u "o ( ! /one /airs1 & v5t$ ! angui% ( h] he>t 9 bitt] te>s4 ,aft] a "t %e arose1 & ) feeble & tott]+ /eps asc5d$ ! /reet4 ,! a/oni%$ li/5] rema9$ motionless on 8 po/ = "s m9utes aft]w>ds1 & hav+ asc]ta9$1 ) _m cauti\s glances r\nd him1 t he 0 aga9 alone1 crept sl[ly f 8 hid+-place1 & return$1 /eal?ily & 9 ! %ade ( ! wall1 9 ! same mann] z he _h desc5d$4 ,peep+ out1 m ?an once1 :5 he rea*$ ! top1 to make sure t he 0 unobs]v$1 ,noah ,claypole d>t$ away at 8 utmo/ spe$1 & made = ! ,jew's h\se z fa/ z 8 legs w\ld c>ry him4 ,,*apt] ,,xlvii -- ,,fatal ,,consequ5ces ,x 0 ne>ly two h\rs be=e day-break2 t "t :i* 9 ! autumn ( ! ye>1 may be truly call$ ! dead ( night2 :5 ! /reets are sil5t & des]t$2 :5 ev5 s\nds appe> to slumb]1 & pr(ligacy & riot h /agg]$ home to dream2 x 0 at ?is /ill & sil5t h\r1 t ,fag9 sat wat*+ 9 8 old lair1 ) face s di/ort$ & pale1 & eyes s r$ & blood-%ot1 t he look$ less l a man1 ?an l "s hide\s phantom1 moi/ f ! grave1 & worri$ by an evil _s4 ,he sat cr\*+ ov] a cold he>?1 wrapp$ 9 an old torn cov]let1 ) 8 face turn$ t[>ds a wa/+ c&le t /ood ^u a table by 8 side4 ,8 "r h& 0 rais$ to 8 lips1 & z1 absorb$ 9 ?\ght1 he hit 8 long black nails1 he disclos$ among 8 too?less gums a few su* fangs z %\ld h be5 a dog's or rat's4 ,/ret*$ ^u a mattress on ! floor1 lay ,noah ,claypole1 fa/ asleep4 ,t[>ds him ! old man sometimes direct$ 8 eyes = an in/ant1 & !n br\ght !m back aga9 to ! c&le2 :i* ) a long-burnt wick droop+ almo/ d\ble1 & hot grease fall+ d[n 9 clots ^u ! table1 pla9ly %[$ t 8 ?\ghts 7 busy else:]e4 ,inde$ !y 74 ,mortification at ! ov]?r[ ( 8 notable s*eme2 hatr$ ( ! girl :o _h d>$ to palt] ) /rang]s2 & utt] di/ru/ ( ! s9c]ity ( h] refusal to yield him up2 bitt] disappo9tm5t at ! loss ( 8 rev5ge on ,sikes2 ! fe> ( detection1 & ru91 & dea?2 & a fi]ce & deadly rage k9dl$ by all2 ^! 7 ! passionate consid]ations :i*1 foll[+ close ^u ea* o!r ) rapid & ceaseless :irl1 %ot ?r\gh ! bra9 ( ,fag91 z e evil ?\ght & blacke/ purpose lay work+ at 8 he>t4 ,he sat )\t *ang+ 8 attitude 9 ! lea/1 or appe>+ to take ! smalle/ he$ ( "t1 until 8 quick e> seem$ to be attract$ by a foot/ep 9 ! /reet4 #8,at la/1' he mutt]$1 wip+ 8 dry & fev]$ m\?4 #8,at la/6' ,! bell rang g5tly z he spoke4 ,he crept up/airs to ! door1 & pres5tly return$ accompani$ by a man muffl$ to ! *91 :o c>ri$ a bundle "u "o arm4 ,sitt+ d[n & ?r[+ back 8 out] coat1 ! man display$ ! burly frame ( ,sikes4 #8,!re6' he said1 lay+ ! bundle on ! table4 #8,take c>e ( t1 & d ! mo/ y c ) x4 ,x's be5 tr\ble en\gh to get2 ,i ?\ght ,i %\ld h be5 "h1 ?ree h\rs ago4' ,fag9 laid 8 h& ^u ! bundle1 & lock+ x 9 ! cupbo>d1 sat d[n aga9 )\t speak+4 ,b he did n take 8 eyes (f ! robb]1 = an in/ant1 dur+ ?is action2 & n[ t !y sat ov] aga9/ ea* o!r1 face to face1 he look$ fix$ly at him1 ) 8 lips quiv]+ s viol5tly1 & 8 face s alt]$ by ! emotions :i* _h ma/]$ him1 t ! h\sebreak] involunt>ily drew back 8 *air1 & survey$ him ) a look ( real affright4 #8,wot n[8' cri$ ,sikes4 #8,wot d y look at a man s =8' ,fag9 rais$ 8 "r h&1 & %ook 8 trembl+ =ef+] 9 ! air2 b 8 passion 0 s great1 t ! p[] ( spee* 0 = ! mom5t gone4 #8,damme6' said ,sikes1 feel+ 9 8 brea/ ) a look ( al>m4 #8,he's gone mad4 ,i mu/ look to myself "h4' #8,no1 no1' rejo9$ ,fag91 f9d+ 8 voice4 #8,x's n--y're n ! p]son1 ,bill4 ,i've no--no fault to f9d ) y4' #8,oh1 y hav5't1 hav5't y8' said ,sikes1 look+ /]nly at him1 & o/5tati\sly pass+ a pi/ol into a m conv5i5t pocket4 #8,t's lucky--= "o ( u4 ,:i* "o t is1 don't matt]4' #8,i've got t to tell y1 ,bill1' said ,fag91 draw+ 8 *air ne>]1 #8w make y worse ?an me4' #8,aye8' return$ ! robb] ) an incr$ul\s air4 #8,tell away6 ,look %>p1 or ,nance w ?9k ,i'm lo/4' #8,lo/6' cri$ ,fag94 #8,%e has pretty well settl$ t1 9 h] own m9d1 already4' ,sikes look$ ) an aspect ( great p]plexity into ! ,jew's face1 & read+ no satisfactory explanation ( ! riddle !re1 cl5*$ 8 coat coll> 9 8 huge h& & %ook him s\ndly4 #8,speak1 w y6' he said2 #8or if y don't1 x %all be = want ( brea?4 ,op5 y\r m\? & say wot y've got to say 9 pla9 words4 ,out ) x1 y ?und]+ old cur1 out ) x6' #8,suppose t lad t's lay+ !re--' ,fag9 began4 ,sikes turn$ r\nd to :]e ,noah 0 sleep+1 z if he _h n previ\sly obs]v$ him4 #8,well6' he said1 resum+ 8 =m] position4 #8,suppose t lad1' pursu$ ,fag91 #80 to pea*--to bl[ ^u u all--fir/ seek+ out ! "r folks = ! purpose1 & !n hav+ a meet+ ) #8em 9 ! /reet to pa9t our lik5esses1 describe e m>k t !y might "k u by1 & ! crib :]e we might be mo/ easily tak54 ,suppose he 0 to d all ?is1 & besides to bl[ ^u a plant we've all be5 91 m or less--( 8 own fancy2 n grabb$1 trapp$1 tri$1 e>wigg$ by ! p>son & br\ght to x on bread & wat]1--b ( 8 own fancy2 to please 8 own ta/e2 /eal+ out at nights to f9d ^? mo/ int]e/$ aga9/ u1 & pea*+ to !m4 ,d y he> me8' cri$ ! ,jew1 8 eyes fla%+ ) rage4 #8,suppose he did all ?is1 :at !n8' #8,:at !n6' repli$ ,sikes2 ) a trem5d\s oa?4 #8,if he 0 left alive till ,i came1 ,i'd gr9d 8 skull "u ! iron heel ( my boot into z _m gra9s z !re are hairs ^u 8 head4' #8,:at if ,i did x6' cri$ ,fag9 almo/ 9 a yell4 #8,i1 t kn[s s mu*1 & c\ld hang s _m besides myself6' #8,i don't "k1' repli$ ,sikes1 cl5*+ 8 tee? & turn+ :ite at ! m]e sugge/ion4 #8,i'd d some?+ 9 ! jail t #8ud get me put 9 irons2 & if ,i 0 tri$ along ) y1 ,i'd fall ^u y ) !m 9 ! op5 c\rt1 & beat y\r bra9s out a=e ! p4 ,i %\ld h su* /r5g?1' mutt]$ ! robb]1 pois+ 8 brawny arm1 #8t ,i c\ld sma% y\r head z if a load$ waggon _h gone ov] x4' #8,y w\ld8' #8,w\ld ,i6' said ! h\sebreak]4 #8,try me4' #8,if x 0 ,*>ley1 or ! ,dodg]1 or ,bet1 or--' #8,i don't c>e :o1' repli$ ,sikes impati5tly4 #8,:oev] x 01 ,i'd s]ve !m ! same4' ,fag9 look$ h>d at ! robb]2 &1 motion+ him to be sil5t1 /oop$ ov] ! b$ ^u ! floor1 & %ook ! sleep] to r\se him4 ,sikes leant =w>d 9 8 *air3 look+ on ) 8 h&s ^u 8 knees1 z if wond]+ mu* :at all ?is que/ion+ & prep>ation 0 to end 94 #8,bolt]1 ,bolt]6 ,poor lad6' said ,fag91 look+ up ) an expression ( devili% anticipation1 & speak+ sl[ly & ) m>k$ emphasis4 #8,he's tir$--tir$ ) wat*+ = h] s long1--wat*+ = h]1 ,bill4' #8,wot d'ye mean8' ask$ ,sikes1 draw+ back4 ,fag9 made no answ]1 b b5d+ ov] ! sleep] aga91 haul$ him into a sitt+ po/ure4 ,:5 8 assum$ "n _h be5 repeat$ sev]al times1 ,noah rubb$ 8 eyes1 &1 giv+ a heavy yawn1 look$ sleepily ab\t him4 #8,tell me t aga9--once aga91 j = him to he>1' said ! ,jew1 po9t+ to ,sikes z he spoke4 #8,tell y] :at8' ask$ ! sleepy ,noah1 %ak+ himself petti%ly4 #8,t ab\t-- ,nancy1' said ,fag91 clut*+ ,sikes by ! wri/1 z if to prev5t 8 leav+ ! h\se be=e he _h he>d en\gh4 #8,y foll[$ h]8' #8,yes4' #8,to ,london ,bridge8' #8,yes4' #8,:]e %e met two p4' #8,s %e did4' #8,a g5tleman & a lady t %e _h gone to ( h] own accord be=e1 :o ask$ h] to give up all h] pals1 & ,monks fir/1 :i* %e did--& to describe him1 :i* %e did--& to tell h] :at h\se x 0 t we meet at1 & g to1 :i* %e did--& :]e x c\ld be be/ wat*$ f1 :i* %e did--& :at "t ! p w5t !re1 :i* %e did4 ,%e did all ?is4 ,%e told x all e ^w )\t a ?reat1 )\t a murmur--%e did--did %e n8' cri$ ,fag91 half mad ) fury4 #8,all "r1' repli$ ,noah1 scrat*+ 8 head4 #8,t's j :at x 06' #8,:at did !y say1 ab\t la/ ,sunday8' #8,ab\t la/ ,sunday6' repli$ ,noah1 consid]+4 #8,:y ,i told y] t be=e4' #8,aga94 ,tell x aga96' cri$ ,fag91 tight5+ 8 grasp on ,sikes1 & br&i%+ 8 o!r h& al(t1 z ! foam flew f 8 lips4 #8,!y ask$ h]1' said ,noah1 :o1 z he grew m wakeful1 seem$ to h a dawn+ p]ception :o ,sikes 01 #8!y ask$ h] :y %e didn't come1 la/ ,sunday1 z %e promis$4 ,%e said %e c\ldn't4' #8,:y--:y8 ,tell him t4' #8,because %e 0 =cibly kept at home by ,bill1 ! man %e _h told !m ( be=e1' repli$ ,noah4 #8,:at m ( him8' cri$ ,fag94 #8,:at m ( ! man %e _h told !m ( be=e8 ,tell him t1 tell him t4' #8,:y1 t %e c\ldn't v easily get out ( doors unless he knew :]e %e 0 go+ to1' said ,noah2 #8& s ! fir/ "t %e w5t to see ! lady1 %e--ha6 ha6 ha6 x made me laugh :5 %e said x1 t x did--%e gave him a dr9k ( laudanum4' #8,hell's fire6' cri$ ,sikes1 break+ fi]cely f ! ,jew4 #8,let me g6' ,fl++ ! old man f him1 he ru%$ f ! room1 & d>t$1 wildly & furi\sly1 up ! /airs4 #8,bill1 ,bill6' cri$ ,fag91 foll[+ him ha/ily4 #8,a ^w4 ,only a ^w4' ,! ^w w\ld n h be5 ex*ang$1 b t ! h\sebreak] 0 unable to op5 ! door3 on :i* he 0 exp5d+ fruitless oa?s & viol5ce1 :5 ! ,jew came pant+ up4 #8,let me out1' said ,sikes4 #8,don't speak to me2 x's n safe4 ,let me out1 ,i say6' #8,he> me speak a ^w1' rejo9$ ,fag91 lay+ 8 h& ^u ! lock4 #8,y won't be--' #8,well1' repli$ ! o!r4 #8,y won't be--too--viol5t1 ,bill8' ,! day 0 break+1 & !re 0 light en\gh = ! m5 to see ea* o!r's faces4 ,!y ex*ang$ "o brief glance2 !re 0 a fire 9 ! eyes ( bo?1 :i* c\ld n be mi/ak54 #8,i mean1' said ,fag91 %[+ t he felt all disguise 0 n[ useless1 #8n too viol5t = safety4 ,be crafty1 ,bill1 & n too bold4' ,sikes made no reply2 b1 pull+ op5 ! door1 ( :i* ,fag9 _h turn$ ! lock1 da%$ into ! sil5t /reets4 ,)\t "o pause1 or mom5t's consid]ation2 )\t once turn+ 8 head to ! "r or left1 or rais+ 8 eyes to ! sky1 or l[]+ !m to ! gr\nd1 b look+ /raight be=e him ) savage resolution3 8 tee? s tightly compress$ t ! /ra9$ jaw seem$ />t+ ?r\gh 8 sk92 ! robb] held on 8 headlong c\rse1 nor mutt]$ a ^w1 nor relax$ a muscle1 until he rea*$ 8 own door4 ,he op5$ x1 s(tly1 ) a key2 /rode lightly up ! /airs2 & ent]+ 8 own room1 d\ble-lock$ ! door1 & lift+ a heavy table aga9/ x1 drew back ! curta9 ( ! b$4 ,! girl 0 ly+1 half-dress$1 ^u x4 ,he _h r\s$ h] f h] sleep1 = %e rais$ h]self ) a hurri$ & />tl$ look4 #8,get up6' said ! man4 #8,x is y1 ,bill6' said ! girl1 ) an expression ( pleasure at 8 return4 #8,x is1' 0 ! reply4 #8,get up4' ,!re 0 a c&le burn+1 b ! man ha/ily drew x f ! c&le/ick1 & hurl$ x "u ! grate4 ,see+ ! fa9t light ( e>ly day )\t1 ! girl rose to undraw ! curta94 #8,let x be1' said ,sikes1 ?ru/+ 8 h& be=e h]4 #8,!re's en\gh light = wot ,i've got to d4' #8,bill1' said ! girl1 9 ! l[ voice ( al>m1 #8:y d y look l t at me6' ,! robb] sat reg>d+ h]1 = a few seconds1 ) dilat$ no/rils & heav+ brea/2 & !n1 grasp+ h] by ! head & ?roat1 dragg$ h] into ! middle ( ! room1 & look+ once t[>ds ! door1 plac$ 8 heavy h& ^u h] m\?4 #8,bill1 ,bill6' gasp$ ! girl1 wre/l+ ) ! /r5g? ( mortal fe>1--#8,i--,i won't scream or cry--n once--he> me--speak to me--tell me :at ,i h done6' #8,y "k1 y %e devil6' return$ ! robb]1 suppress+ 8 brea?4 #8,y 7 wat*$ to-night2 e ^w y said 0 he>d4' #8,!n sp>e my life = ! love ( ,heav51 z ,i sp>$ y\rs1' rejo9$ ! girl1 cl++ to him4 #8,bill1 de> ,bill1 y _c h ! he>t to kill me4 ,oh6 ?9k ( all ,i h giv5 up1 only ?is "o night1 = y4 ,y %all h "t to ?9k1 & save y\rself ?is crime2 ,i w n loose my hold1 y _c ?r[ me (f4 ,bill1 ,bill1 = de> ,god's sake1 = y\r own1 = m9e1 /op be=e y spill my blood6 ,i h be5 true to y1 ^u my guilty s\l ,i h6' ,! man /ruggl$ viol5tly1 to release 8 arms2 b ^? ( ! girl 7 clasp$ r\nd 81 & te> h] z he w\ld1 he c\ld n te> !m away4 #8,bill1' cri$ ! girl1 /riv+ to lay h] head ^u 8 brea/1 #8! g5tleman & t de> lady1 told me to-night ( a home 9 "s =eign c\ntry :]e ,i c\ld end my days 9 solitude & peace4 ,let me see !m aga91 & beg !m1 on my knees1 to %[ ! same m]cy & goodness to y2 & let u bo? leave ?is dreadful place1 & f> ap>t lead bett] lives1 & =get h[ we h liv$1 except 9 pray]s1 & nev] see ea* o!r m4 ,x is nev] too late to rep5t4 ,!y told me s--,i feel x n[--b we mu/ h "t--a little1 little "t6' ,! h\sebreak] fre$ "o arm1 & grasp$ 8 pi/ol4 ,! c]ta9ty ( imm$iate detection if he fir$1 fla%$ across 8 m9d ev5 9 ! mid/ ( 8 fury2 & he beat x twice ) all ! =ce he c\ld summon1 ^u ! upturn$ face t almo/ t\*$ 8 own4 ,%e /agg]$ & fell3 ne>ly bl9d$ ) ! blood t ra9$ d[n f a deep ga% 9 h] =ehead2 b rais+ h]self1 ) difficulty1 on h] knees1 drew f h] bosom a :ite h&k]*ief--,rose ,maylie's own--& hold+ x up1 9 h] fold$ h&s1 z high t[>ds ,heav5 z h] feeble /r5g? w\ld all[1 brea!d "o pray] = m]cy to h] ,mak]4 ,x 0 a gha/ly figure to look ^u4 ,! murd]] /agg]+ backw>d to ! wall1 & %utt+ out ! sight ) 8 h&1 seiz$ a heavy club & /ruck h] d[n4 ,,*apt] ,,xlviii -- ,,! ,,flight ,,( ,,sikes ,( all bad de$s t1 "u cov] ( ! d>kness1 _h be5 committ$ )9 wide ,london's b\nds s9ce night hung ov] x1 t 0 ! wor/4 ,( all ! horrors t rose ) an ill sc5t ^u ! morn+ air1 t 0 ! f\le/ & mo/ cruel4 ,! sun--! bright sun1 t br+s back1 n light alone1 b new life1 & hope1 & fre%ness to man--bur/ ^u ! cr[d$ city 9 cle> & radiant glory4 ,?r\gh co/ly-col\r$ glass & pap]-m5d$ w9d[1 ?r\gh ca!dral dome & rott5 crevice1 x %$ its equal ray4 ,x light$ up ! room :]e ! murd]$ woman lay4 ,x did4 ,he tri$ to %ut x out1 b x w\ld /ream 94 ,if ! sight _h be5 a gha/ly "o 9 ! dull morn+1 :at 0 x1 n[1 9 all t brilliant light6 ,he _h n mov$2 he _h be5 afraid to /ir4 ,!re _h be5 a moan & motion ( ! h&2 &1 ) t]ror add$ to rage1 he _h /ruck & /ruck aga94 ,once he ?rew a rug ov] x2 b x 0 worse to fancy ! eyes1 & imag9e !m mov+ t[>ds him1 ?an to see !m gl>+ upw>d1 z if wat*+ ! reflection ( ! pool ( gore t quiv]$ & danc$ 9 ! sunlight on ! ceil+4 ,he _h pluck$ x (f aga94 ,& !re 0 ! body--m]e fle% & blood1 no m--b su* fle%1 & s mu* blood6 ,he /ruck a light1 k9dl$ a fire1 & ?ru/ ! club into x4 ,!re 0 hair ^u ! end1 :i* blaz$ & %runk into a light c9d]1 &1 caught by ! air1 :irl$ up ! *imney4 ,ev5 t fright5$ him1 /urdy z he 02 b he held ! weapon till x broke1 & !n pil$ x on ! coals to burn away1 & sm\ld] into a%es4 ,he wa%$ himself1 & rubb$ 8 clo!s2 !re 7 spots t w\ld n be remov$1 b he cut ! pieces out1 & burnt !m4 ,h[ ^? /a9s 7 disp]s$ ab\t ! room6 ,! v feet ( ! dog 7 bloody4 ,all ?is "t he _h1 nev] once1 turn$ 8 back ^u ! corpse2 no1 n = a mom5t4 ,su* prep>ations complet$1 he mov$1 backw>d1 t[>ds ! door3 dragg+ ! dog ) him1 le/ he %\ld soil 8 feet anew & c>ry out new evid5ce ( ! crime into ! /reets4 ,he %ut ! door s(tly1 lock$ x1 took ! key1 & left ! h\se4 ,he cross$ ov]1 & glanc$ up at ! w9d[1 to be sure t no?+ 0 visible f ! outside4 ,!re 0 ! curta9 /ill drawn1 :i* %e w\ld h op5$ to admit ! light %e nev] saw aga94 ,x lay ne>ly "u !re4 ,he knew t4 ,god1 h[ ! sun p\r$ d[n ^u ! v spot6 ,! glance 0 in/antane\s4 ,x 0 a relief to h got free ( ! room4 ,he :i/l$ on ! dog1 & walk$ rapidly away4 ,he w5t ?r\gh ,isl+ton2 /rode up ! hill at ,highgate on :i* /&s ! /one 9 hon\r ( ,:itt+ton2 turn$ d[n to ,highgate ,hill1 un/eady ( purpose1 & unc]ta9 :]e to g2 /ruck (f to ! "r aga91 almo/ z soon z he began to desc5d x2 & tak+ ! foot-pa? across ! fields1 skirt$ ,ca5 ,wood1 & s came on ,hamp/ead ,hea?4 ,trav]s+ ! holl[ by ! ,vale ( ,hea?1 he m\nt$ ! opposite bank1 & cross+ ! road :i* jo9s ! villages ( ,hamp/ead & ,highgate1 made along ! rema9+ portion ( ! hea? to ! fields at ,nor? ,end1 9 "o ( :i* he laid himself d[n "u a h$ge1 & slept4 ,soon he 0 up aga91 & away1--n f> into ! c\ntry1 b back t[>ds ,london by ! high-road--!n back aga9--!n ov] ano!r "p ( ! same gr\nd z he already trav]s$--!n w&]+ up & d[n 9 fields1 & ly+ on dit*es' br9ks to re/1 & />t+ up to make = "s o!r spot1 & d ! same1 & ramble on aga94 ,:]e c\ld he g1 t 0 ne> & n too public1 to get "s meat & dr9k8 ,h5don4 ,t 0 a good place1 n f> (f1 & out ( mo/ p's way4 ,?i!r he direct$ 8 /eps1--runn+ sometimes1 & sometimes1 ) a /range p]v]sity1 loit]+ at a snail's pace1 or /opp+ altoge!r & idly break+ ! h$ges ) a /ick4 ,b :5 he got !re1 all ! p he met--! v *ildr5 at ! doors--seem$ to view him ) suspicion4 ,back he turn$ aga91 )\t ! c\rage to pur*ase bit or drop1 ?\gh he _h ta/$ no food = _m h\rs2 & once m he l+]$ on ! ,hea?1 unc]ta9 :]e to g4 ,he w&]$ ov] miles & miles ( gr\nd1 & /ill came back to ! old place4 ,morn+ & noon _h pass$1 & ! day 0 on ! wane1 & /ill he rambl$ to & fro1 & up & d[n1 & r\nd & r\nd1 & /ill l+]$ ab\t ! same spot4 ,at la/ he got away1 & %ap$ 8 c\rse = ,hatfield4 ,x 0 n9e o'clock at night1 :5 ! man1 q tir$ out1 & ! dog1 limp+ & lame f ! unaccu/om$ ex]cise1 turn$ d[n ! hill by ! *ur* ( ! quiet village1 & plodd+ along ! little /reet1 crept into a small public-h\se1 ^: scanty light _h guid$ !m to ! spot4 ,!re 0 a fire 9 ! tap-room1 & "s c\ntry-lab\r]s 7 dr9k+ be=e x4 ,!y made room = ! /rang]1 b he sat d[n 9 ! fur!/ corn]1 & ate & drank alone1 or r ) 8 dog3 to :om he ca/ a morsel ( food f "t to "t4 ,! conv]sation ( ! m5 assembl$ "h1 turn$ ^u ! neighb\r+ l&1 & f>m]s2 & :5 ^? topics 7 exhau/$1 ^u ! age ( "s old man :o _h be5 buri$ on ! previ\s ,sunday2 ! "y m5 pres5t consid]+ him v old1 & ! old m5 pres5t decl>+ him to h be5 q "y--n old]1 "o :ite-hair$ gr&fa!r said1 ?an he 0--) t5 or fifte5 ye> ( life 9 him at lea/--if he _h tak5 c>e2 if he _h tak5 c>e4 ,!re 0 no?+ to attract att5tion1 or excite al>m 9 ?is4 ,! robb]1 aft] pay+ 8 reckon+1 sat sil5t & unnotic$ 9 8 corn]1 & _h almo/ dropp$ asleep1 :5 he 0 half wak5$ by ! noisy entrance ( a new com]4 ,?is 0 an antic fell[1 half p$l> & half m\ntebank1 :o travell$ ab\t ! c\ntry on foot to v5d hones1 /rops1 razors1 wa%-balls1 h>ness-pa/e1 m$ic9e = dogs & horses1 *eap p]fum]y1 cosmetics1 & su*-l w>es1 :i* he c>ri$ 9 a case slung to 8 back4 ,8 entrance 0 ! signal = v>i\s homely jokes ) ! c\ntrym51 :i* slack5$ n until he _h made 8 supp]1 & op5$ 8 box ( treasures1 :5 he +5i\sly contriv$ to unite bus9ess ) amusem5t4 #8,& :at be t /o(8 ,good to eat1 ,h>ry8' ask$ a gr9n+ c\ntryman1 po9t+ to "s composition-cakes 9 "o corn]4 #8,?is1' said ! fell[1 produc+ "o1 #8?is is ! infallible & invaluable composition = remov+ all sorts ( /a91 ru/1 dirt1 mildew1 spick1 speck1 spot1 or spatt]1 f silk1 sat91 l951 cambric1 clo?1 crape1 /uff1 c>pet1 m]9o1 musl91 bombaze51 or wooll5 /uff4 ,w9e-/a9s1 fruit-/a9s1 be]-/a9s1 wat]-/a9s1 pa9t-/a9s1 pit*-/a9s1 any /a9s1 all come out at "o rub ) ! infallible & invaluable composition4 ,if a lady /a9s h] hon\r1 %e has only ne$ to swall[ "o cake & %e's cur$ at once--= x's poison4 ,if a g5tleman wants to prove ?is1 he has only ne$ to bolt "o little squ>e1 & he has put x beyond "q--= x's q z satisfactory z a pi/ol-bullet1 & a great deal na/i] 9 ! flav\r1 consequ5tly ! m cr$it 9 tak+ x4 ,"o p5ny a squ>e4 ,) all ^! virtues1 "o p5ny a squ>e6' ,!re 7 two buy]s directly1 & m ( ! li/5]s pla9ly hesitat$4 ,! v5dor obs]v+ ?is1 increas$ 9 loquacity4 #8,x's all b\ght up z fa/ z x c be made1' said ! fell[4 #8,!re are f\rte5 wat]-mills1 six /eam-eng9es1 & a galvanic batt]y1 always a-work+ ^u x1 & !y c't make x fa/ en\gh1 ?\gh ! m5 "w s h>d t !y die (f1 & ! wid[s is p5sion$ directly1 ) tw5ty p\nd a-ye> = ea* ( ! *ildr51 & a premium ( fifty = tw9s4 ,"o p5ny a squ>e6 ,two half-p5ce is all ! same1 & f\r f>?+s is receiv$ ) joy4 ,"o p5ny a squ>e6 ,w9e-/a9s1 fruit-/a9s1 be]-/a9s1 wat]-/a9s1 pa9t-/a9s1 pit*-/a9s1 mud-/a9s1 blood-/a9s6 ,"h is a /a9 ^u ! hat ( a g5tleman 9 company1 t ,i'll take clean out1 be=e he c ord] me a p9t ( ale4' #8,hah6' cri$ ,sikes />t+ up4 #8,give t back4' #8,i'll take x clean out1 sir1' repli$ ! man1 w9k+ to ! company1 #8be=e y c come across ! room to get x4 ,g5tlem5 all1 obs]ve ! d>k /a9 ^u ?is g5tleman's hat1 no wid] ?an a %ill+1 b ?ick] ?an a half-cr[n4 ,:e!r x is a w9e-/a91 fruit-/a91 be]-/a91 wat]-/a91 pa9t-/a91 pit*-/a91 mud-/a91 or blood-/a9--' ,! man got no fur!r1 = ,sikes ) a hide\s imprecation ov]?rew ! table1 & te>+ ! hat f him1 bur/ out ( ! h\se4 ,) ! same p]v]sity ( feel+ & irresolution t _h fa/5$ ^u him1 despite himself1 all day1 ! murd]]1 f9d+ t he 0 n foll[$1 & t !y mo/ probably consid]$ him "s drunk5 sull5 fell[1 turn$ back up ! t[n1 & gett+ out ( ! gl>e ( ! lamps ( a /age-coa* t 0 /&+ 9 ! /reet1 0 walk+ pa/1 :5 he recognis$ ! mail f ,london1 & saw t x 0 /&+ at ! little po/-(fice4 ,he almo/ knew :at 0 to come2 b he cross$ ov]1 & li/5$4 ,! gu>d 0 /&+ at ! door1 wait+ = ! lett]-bag4 ,a man1 dress$ l a game-keep]1 came up at ! mom5t1 & he h&$ him a basket :i* lay ready on ! pavem5t4 #8,t's = y\r p1' said ! gu>d4 #8,n[1 look alive 9 !re1 w y4 ,damn t #8ere bag1 x w>n't ready night a=e la/2 ?is won't d1 y "k6' #8,any?+ new up 9 t[n1 ,b58' ask$ ! game-keep]1 draw+ back to ! w9d[-%utt]s1 ! bett] to admire ! horses4 #8,no1 no?+ t ,i kn[s on1' repli$ ! man1 pull+ on 8 gloves4 #8,corn's up a little4 ,i he]d talk ( a murd]1 too1 d[n ,spitalfields way1 b ,i don't reckon mu* ^u x4' #8,oh1 t's q true1' said a g5tleman inside1 :o 0 look+ out ( ! w9d[4 #8,& a dreadful murd] x 04' #8,0 x1 sir8' rejo9$ ! gu>d1 t\*+ 8 hat4 #8,man or woman1 pray1 sir8' #8,a woman1' repli$ ! g5tleman4 #8,x is suppos$--' #8,n[1 ,b51' repli$ ! coa*man impati5tly4 #8,damn t #8ere bag1' said ! gu>d2 #8are y gone to sleep 9 !re8' #8,com+6' cri$ ! (fice keep]1 runn+ out4 #8,com+1' gr[l$ ! gu>d4 #8,ah1 & s's ! "y #8ooman ( prop]ty t's go+ to take a fancy to me1 b ,i don't "k :54 ,"h1 give hold4 ,all ri--ight6' ,! horn s\nd$ a few *e]ful notes1 & ! coa* 0 gone4 ,sikes rema9$ /&+ 9 ! /reet1 app>5tly unmov$ by :at he _h j he>d1 & agitat$ by no /rong] feel+ ?an a d\bt :]e to g4 ,at l5g? he w5t back aga91 & took ! road :i* leads f ,hatfield to ,/4 ,albans4 ,he w5t on dogg$ly2 b z he left ! t[n beh9d him1 & plung$ into ! solitude & d>kness ( ! road1 he felt a dread & awe creep+ ^u him :i* %ook him to ! core4 ,e object be=e him1 sub/ance or %ad[1 /ill or mov+1 took ! semblance ( "s fe>ful ?+2 b ^! fe>s 7 no?+ comp>$ to ! s5se t haunt$ him ( t morn+'s gha/ly figure foll[+ at 8 heels4 ,he c\ld trace its %ad[ 9 ! gloom1 supply ! smalle/ item ( ! outl9e1 & note h[ /iff & solemn x seem$ to /alk along4 ,he c\ld he> its g>m5ts ru/l+ 9 ! leaves1 & e brea? ( w9d came lad5 ) t la/ l[ cry4 ,if he /opp$ x did ! same4 ,if he ran1 x foll[$--n runn+ too3 t w\ld h be5 a relief3 b l a corpse end[$ ) ! m]e ma*9]y ( life1 & borne on "o sl[ melan*oly w9d t nev] rose or fell4 ,at times1 he turn$1 ) desp]ate det]m9ation1 resolv$ to beat ?is phantom (f1 ?\gh x %\ld look him dead2 b ! hair rose on 8 head1 & 8 blood /ood /ill1 = x _h turn$ ) him & 0 beh9d him !n4 ,he _h kept x be=e him t morn+1 b x 0 beh9d n[--always4 ,he lean$ 8 back aga9/ a bank1 & felt t x /ood above him1 visibly out aga9/ ! cold night-sky4 ,he ?rew himself ^u ! road--on 8 back ^u ! road4 ,at 8 head x /ood1 sil5t1 erect1 & /ill--a liv+ grave-/one1 ) its epitaph 9 blood4 ,let no man talk ( murd]]s escap+ ju/ice1 & h9t t ,provid5ce mu/ sleep4 ,!re 7 tw5ty score ( viol5t dea?s 9 "o long m9ute ( t agony ( fe>4 ,!re 0 a %$ 9 a field he pass$1 t (f]$ %elt] = ! night4 ,be=e ! door1 7 ?ree tall popl> trees1 :i* made x v d>k )92 & ! w9d moan$ ?r\gh !m ) a dismal wail4 ,he c\ld n walk on1 till daylight came aga92 & "h he /ret*$ himself close to ! wall--to und]go new torture4 ,= n[1 a vision came be=e him1 z con/ant & m t]rible ?an t f :i* he _h escap$4 ,^? widely />+ eyes1 s lu/reless & s glassy1 t he _h bett] borne to see !m ?an ?9k ^u !m1 appe>$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! d>kness3 light 9 !mselves1 b giv+ light to no?+4 ,!re 7 b two1 b !y 7 ev]y:]e4 ,if he %ut out ! sight1 !re came ! room ) e well-kn[n object--"s1 inde$1 t he w\ld h =gott51 if he _h gone ov] its cont5ts f memory--ea* 9 its accu/om$ place4 ,! body 0 9 its place1 & its eyes 7 z he saw !m :5 he /ole away4 ,he got up1 & ru%$ into ! field )\t4 ,! figure 0 beh9d him4 ,he re-ent]$ ! %$1 & %runk d[n once m4 ,! eyes 7 !re1 be=e he _h laid himself along4 ,& "h he rema9$ 9 su* t]ror z none b he c "k1 trembl+ 9 e limb1 & ! cold sweat />t+ f e pore1 :5 sudd5ly !re arose ^u ! night-w9d ! noise ( di/ant %\t+1 & ! ro> ( voices m+l$ 9 al>m & wond]4 ,any s\nd ( m5 9 t lonely place1 ev5 ?\gh x convey$ a real cause ( al>m1 0 some?+ to him4 ,he rega9$ 8 /r5g? & en]gy at ! prospect ( p]sonal dang]2 & spr++ to 8 feet1 ru%$ into ! op5 air4 ,! broad sky seem$ on fire4 ,ris+ into ! air ) %[]s ( sp>ks1 & roll+ "o above ! o!r1 7 %eets ( flame1 light+ ! atmosph]e = miles r\nd1 & driv+ cl\ds ( smoke 9 ! direction :]e he /ood4 ,! %\ts grew l\d] z new voices swell$ ! ro>1 & he c\ld he> ! cry ( ,fire6 m+l$ ) ! r++ ( an al>m-bell1 ! fall ( heavy bodies1 & ! crackl+ ( flames z !y tw9$ r\nd "s new ob/acle1 & %ot al(t z ?\gh refre%$ by food4 ,! noise increas$ z he look$4 ,!re 7 p !re--m5 & wom5--light1 bu/le4 ,x 0 l new life to him4 ,he d>t$ onw>d--/raight1 headlong--da%+ ?r\gh bri] & brake1 & leap+ gate & f5ce z madly z 8 dog1 :o c>e]$ ) l\d & s\nd+ b>k be=e him4 ,he came ^u ! spot4 ,!re 7 half-dress$ figures te>+ to & fro1 "s endeav\r+ to drag ! fright5$ horses f ! /ables1 o!rs driv+ ! cattle f ! y>d & out-h\ses1 & o!rs com+ lad5 f ! burn+ pile1 amid/ a %[] ( fall+ sp>ks1 & ! tumbl+ d[n ( r$-hot beams4 ,! ap]tures1 :]e doors & w9d[s /ood an h\r ago1 disclos$ a mass ( rag+ fire2 walls rock$ & crumbl$ into ! burn+ well2 ! molt5 lead & iron p\r$ d[n1 :ite hot1 ^u ! gr\nd4 ,wom5 & *ildr5 %riek$1 & m5 enc\rag$ ea* o!r ) noisy %\ts & *e]s4 ,! clank+ ( ! eng9e-pumps1 & ! spurt+ & hiss+ ( ! wat] z x fell ^u ! blaz+ wood1 add$ to ! trem5d\s ro>4 ,he %\t$1 too1 till he 0 ho>se2 & fly+ f memory & himself1 plung$ into ! ?icke/ ( ! ?rong4 ,hi!r & ?i!r he div$ t night3 n[ work+ at ! pumps1 & n[ hurry+ ?r\gh ! smoke & flame1 b nev] ceas+ to engage himself :]ev] noise & m5 7 ?icke/4 ,up & d[n ! ladd]s1 ^u ! ro(s ( build+s1 ov] floors t quak$ & trembl$ ) 8 weight1 "u ! lee ( fall+ bricks & /ones1 9 e "p ( t great fire 0 he2 b he bore a *>m$ life1 & _h nei!r scrat* nor bruise1 nor we>9ess nor ?\ght1 till morn+ dawn$ aga91 & only smoke & black5$ ru9s rema9$4 ,?is mad excitem5t ov]1 !re return$1 ) t5-fold =ce1 ! dreadful consci\sness ( 8 crime4 ,he look$ suspici\sly ab\t him1 = ! m5 7 conv]s+ 9 gr\ps1 & he fe>$ to be ! subject ( _! talk4 ,! dog obey$ ! significant beck ( 8 f+]1 & !y drew (f1 /eal?ily1 toge!r4 ,he pass$ ne> an eng9e :]e "s m5 7 seat$1 & !y call$ to him to %>e 9 _! refre%m5t4 ,he took "s bread & meat2 & z he drank a draught ( be]1 he>d ! firem51 :o 7 f ,london1 talk+ ab\t ! murd]4 #8,he has gone to ,birm+ham1 !y say1' said "o3 #8b !y'll h him yet1 = ! sc\ts are out1 & by to-morr[ night !re'll be a cry all ?r\gh ! c\ntry4' ,he hurri$ (f1 & walk$ till he almo/ dropp$ ^u ! gr\nd2 !n lay d[n 9 a lane1 & _h a long1 b brok5 & uneasy sleep4 ,he w&]$ on aga91 irresolute & undecid$1 & oppress$ ) ! fe> ( ano!r solit>y night4 ,sudd5ly1 he took ! desp]ate resolution to go+ back to ,london4 #8,!re's somebody to speak to !re1 at all ev5t1' he ?\ght4 #8,a good hid+-place1 too4 ,!y'll nev] expect to nab me !re1 aft] ?is c\ntry sc5t4 ,:y c't ,i lie by = a week or s1 &1 =c+ blunt f ,fag91 get abroad to ,france8 ,damme1 ,i'll risk x4' ,he act$ ^u ?is impulse )\t delay1 & *oos+ ! lea/ frequ5t$ roads began 8 j\rney back1 resolv$ to lie conceal$ )9 a %ort di/ance ( ! metropolis1 &1 ent]+ x at dusk by a circuit\s r\te1 to proce$ /raight to t "p ( x :i* he _h fix$ on = 8 de/9ation4 ,! dog1 ?\gh4 ,if any description ( him 7 out1 x w\ld n be =gott5 t ! dog 0 miss+1 & _h probably gone ) him4 ,?is might lead to 8 appreh5sion z he pass$ along ! /reets4 ,he resolv$ to dr[n him1 & walk$ on1 look+ ab\t = a pond3 pick+ up a heavy /one & ty+ x to 8 h&k]*ief z he w5t4 ,! animal look$ up into 8 ma/]'s face :ile ^! prep>ations 7 mak+2 :e!r 8 in/9ct appreh5d$ some?+ ( _! purpose1 or ! robb]'s sidelong look at him 0 /]n] ?an ord9>y1 he skulk$ a little f>!r 9 ! re> ?an usual1 & c[]$ z he came m sl[ly along4 ,:5 8 ma/] halt$ at ! br9k ( a pool1 & look$ r\nd to call him1 he /opp$ outright4 #8,d y he> me call8 ,come "h6' cri$ ,sikes4 ,! animal came up f ! v =ce ( habit2 b z ,sikes /oop$ to atta* ! h&k]*ief to 8 ?roat1 he utt]$ a l[ gr[l & />t$ back4 #8,come back6' said ! robb]4 ,! dog wagg$ 8 tail1 b mov$ n4 ,sikes made a runn+ noose & call$ him aga94 ,! dog advanc$1 retreat$1 paus$ an in/ant1 & sc\r$ away at 8 h>de/ spe$4 ,! man :i/l$ aga9 & aga91 & sat d[n & wait$ 9 ! expectation t he w\ld return4 ,b no dog appe>$1 & at l5g? he resum$ 8 j\rney4 ,,*apt] ,,xlix -- ,,monks ,,& ,,mr4 ,,br[nl[ ,,at ,,l5g? ,,meet4 ,,_! ,,conv]sation1 ,,& ,,! ,,intellig5ce ,,t ,,int]rupts ,,x ,! twilight 0 beg9n+ to close 91 :5 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ alight$ f a hackney-coa* at 8 own door1 & knock$ s(tly4 ,! door be+ op5$1 a /urdy man got out ( ! coa* & /ation$ himself on "o side ( ! /eps1 :ile ano!r man1 :o _h be5 seat$ on ! box1 dism\nt$ too1 & /ood ^u ! o!r side4 ,at a sign f ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 !y help$ out a ?ird man1 & tak+ him betwe5 !m1 hurri$ him into ! h\se4 ,?is man 0 ,monks4 ,!y walk$ 9 ! same mann] up ! /airs )\t speak+1 & ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 prec$+ !m1 l$ ! way into a back-room4 ,at ! door ( ?is ap>tm5t1 ,monks1 :o _h asc5d$ ) evid5t reluctance1 /opp$4 ,! two m5 look$ at ! old g5tleman z if = in/ructions4 #8,he kn[s ! alt]native1' said ,mr4 ,br[l[4 #8,if he hesitates or moves a f+] b z y bid him1 drag him into ! /reet1 call = ! aid ( ! police1 & impea* him z a felon 9 my "n4' #8,h[ d>e y say ?is ( me8' ask$ ,monks4 #8,h[ d>e y urge me to x1 "y man8' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 confront+ him ) a /eady look4 #8,are y mad en\gh to leave ?is h\se8 ,unh& him4 ,!re1 sir4 ,y are free to g1 & we to foll[4 ,b ,i w>n y1 by all ,i hold mo/ solemn & mo/ sacr$1 t in/ant w h y appreh5d$ on a *>ge ( fraud & robb]y4 ,i am resolute & immoveable4 ,if y are det]m9$ to be ! same1 y\r blood be ^u y\r own head6' #8,by :at au?ority am ,i kidnapp$ 9 ! /reet1 & br\ght "h by ^! dogs8' ask$ ,monks1 look+ f "o to ! o!r ( ! m5 :o /ood beside him4 #8,by m9e1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,^? p]sons are indemnifi$ by me4 ,if y compla9 ( be+ depriv$ ( y\r lib]ty--y _h p[] & opportunity to retrieve x z y came along1 b y deem$ x advisable to rema9 quiet--,i say aga91 ?r[ y\rself = protection on ! law4 ,i w appeal to ! law too2 b :5 y h gone too f> to rec$e1 d n sue to me = l5i5cy1 :5 ! p[] w h pass$ into o!r h&s2 & d n say ,i plung$ y d[n ! gulf into :i* y ru%$1 y\rself4' ,monks 0 pla9ly disconc]t$1 & al>m$ besides4 ,he hesitat$4 #8,y w decide quickly1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 ) p]fect firmness & composure4 #8,if y wi% me to pref] my *>ges publicly1 & consign y to a puni%m5t ! ext5t ( :i*1 al?\gh ,i c1 ) a %udd]1 =esee1 ,i _c control1 once m1 ,i say1 = y "k ! way4 ,if n1 & y appeal to my =be>ance1 & ! m]cy ( ^? y h deeply injur$1 seat y\rself1 )\t a ^w1 9 t *air4 ,x has wait$ = y two :ole days4' ,monks mutt]$ "s un9telligible words1 b wav]$ /ill4 #8,y w be prompt1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,a ^w f me1 & ! alt]native has gone = ev]4' ,/ill ! man hesitat$4 #8,i h n ! incl9ation to p>ley1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8&1 z ,i advocate ! de>e/ int]e/s ( o!rs1 ,i h n ! "r4' #8,is !re--' dem&$ ,monks ) a falt]+ tongue1--#8is !re--no middle c\rse8' #8,none4' ,monks look$ at ! old g5tleman1 ) an anxi\s eye2 b1 read+ 9 8 c\nt5ance no?+ b sev]ity & det]m9ation1 walk$ into ! room1 &1 %rugg+ 8 %\ld]s1 sat d[n4 #8,lock ! door on ! outside1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[ to ! att5dants1 #8& come :5 ,i r+4' ,! m5 obey$1 & ! two 7 left alone toge!r4 #8,?is is pretty treatm5t1 sir1' said ,monks1 ?r[+ d[n 8 hat & cloak1 #8f my fa!r's olde/ fri5d4' #8,x is because ,i 0 y\r fa!r's olde/ fri5d1 "y man1' return$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8x is because ! hopes & wi%es ( "y & happy ye>s 7 b\nd up ) him1 & t fair creature ( 8 blood & k9dr$ :o rejo9$ h] ,god 9 y\?1 & left me "h a solit>y1 lonely man3 x is because he knelt ) me beside 8 only si/]s' dea?-b$ :5 he 0 yet a boy1 on ! morn+ t w\ld--b ,heav5 will$ o!rwise--h made h] my "y wife2 x is because my se>$ he>t clung to him1 f t "t =?1 ?r\gh all 8 trials & errors1 till he di$2 x is because old recollections & associations fill$ my he>t1 & ev5 ! sight ( y br+s ) x old ?\ghts ( him2 x is because ( all ^! ?+s t ,i am mov$ to treat y g5tly n[--yes1 ,edw>d ,lee=d1 ev5 n[--& blu% = y\r unwor?9ess :o be> ! "n4' #8,:at has ! "n to d ) x8' ask$ ! o!r1 aft] contemplat+1 half 9 sil5ce1 & half 9 dogg$ wond]1 ! agitation ( 8 companion4 #8,:at is ! "n to me8' #8,no?+1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8no?+ to y4 ,b x 0 h]s1 & ev5 at ?is di/ance ( "t br+s back to me1 an old man1 ! gl[ & ?rill :i* ,i once felt1 only to he> x repeat$ by a /rang]4 ,i am v glad y h *ang$ x--v--v4' #8,?is is all mighty f9e1' said ,monks 7to reta9 8 assum$ designation7 aft] a long sil5ce1 dur+ :i* he _h j]k$ himself 9 sull5 defiance to & fro1 & ,mr4 ,br[nl[ _h sat1 %ad+ 8 face ) 8 h&4 #8,b :at d y want ) me8' #8,y h a bro!r1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 r\s+ himself3 #8a bro!r1 ! :isp] ( ^: "n 9 y\r e> :5 ,i came beh9d y 9 ! /reet1 01 9 itself1 almo/ en\gh to make y accompany me hi!r1 9 wond] & al>m4' #8,i h no bro!r1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,y "k ,i 0 an only *ild4 ,:y d y talk to me ( bro!rs8 ,y "k t1 z well z ,i4' #8,att5d to :at ,i d "k1 & y may n1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,i %all int]e/ y by & by4 ,i "k t ( ! wret*$ m>riage1 into :i* family pride1 & ! mo/ sordid & n>r[e/ ( all ambition1 =c$ y\r unhappy fa!r :5 a m]e boy1 y 7 ! sole & mo/ unnatural issue4' #8,i don't c>e = h>d names1' int]rupt$ ,monks ) a je]+ laugh4 #8,y "k ! fact1 & t's en\gh = me4' #8,b ,i also "k1' pursu$ ! old g5tleman1 #8! mis]y1 ! sl[ torture1 ! protract$ angui% ( t ill-assort$ union4 ,i "k h[ li/lessly & we>ily ea* ( t wret*$ pair dragg$ on _! heavy *a9 ?r\gh a _w t 0 poison$ to !m bo?4 ,i "k h[ cold =malities 7 succe$$ by op5 taunts2 h[ indiff]5ce gave place to dislike1 dislike to hate1 & hate to loa?+1 until at la/ !y wr5*$ ! clank+ bond asund]1 & retir+ a wide space ap>t1 c>ri$ ea* a gall+ fragm5t1 ( :i* no?+ b dea? c\ld break ! rivets1 to hide x 9 new society b5ea? ! gaye/ looks !y c\ld assume4 ,y\r "m succe$$2 %e =got x soon4 ,b x ru/$ & cank]$ at y\r fa!r's he>t = ye>s4' #8,well1 !y 7 sep>at$1' said ,monks1 #8& :at ( t8' #8,:5 !y _h be5 sep>at$ = "s "t1' return$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8& y\r "m1 :olly giv5 up to cont95tal frivolities1 _h utt]ly =gott5 ! "y husb& t5 good ye>s h] junior1 :o1 ) prospects blight$1 l+]$ on at home1 he fell among new fri5ds4 ,?is circum/ance1 at lea/1 y "k already4' #8,n ,i1' said ,monks1 turn+ away 8 eyes & beat+ 8 foot ^u ! gr\nd1 z a man :o is det]m9$ to d5y ev]y?+4 #8,n ,i4' #8,y\r mann]1 no less ?an y\r actions1 assures me t y h nev] =gott5 x1 or ceas$ to ?9k ( x ) bitt]ness1' return$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,i speak ( fifte5 ye>s ago1 :5 y 7 n m ?an elev5 ye>s old1 & y\r fa!r b "o-&-?irty--= he 01 ,i repeat1 a boy1 :5 8 fa!r ord]$ him to m>ry4 ,mu/ ,i g back to ev5ts :i* ca/ a %ade ^u ! memory ( y\r p>5t1 or w y sp>e x1 & disclose to me ! tru?8' #8,i h no?+ to disclose1' rejo9$ ,monks4 #8,y mu/ talk on if y w4' #8,^! new fri5ds1 !n1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #87 a naval (fic] retir$ f active s]vice1 ^: wife _h di$ "s half-a-ye> be=e1 & left him ) two *ildr5--!re _h be5 m1 b1 ( all _! family1 happily b two surviv$4 ,!y 7 bo? daught]s2 "o a beautiful creature ( n9ete51 & ! o!r a m]e *ild ( two or ?ree ye>s old4' #8,:at's ?is to me8' ask$ ,monks4 #8,!y resid$1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 )\t seem+ to he> ! int]ruption1 #89 a "p ( ! c\ntry to :i* y\r fa!r 9 8 w&]+ _h repair$1 & :]e he _h tak5 up 8 abode4 ,acqua9tance1 intimacy1 fri5d%ip1 fa/ foll[$ on ea* o!r4 ,y\r fa!r 0 gift$ z few m5 are4 ,he _h 8 si/]'s s\l & p]son4 ,z ! old (fic] knew him m & m1 he grew to love him4 ,i w\ld t x _h end$ !re4 ,8 daught] did ! same4' ,! old g5tleman paus$2 ,monks 0 bit+ 8 lips1 ) 8 eyes fix$ ^u ! floor2 see+ ?is1 he imm$iately resum$3 #8,! end ( a ye> f\nd him contract$1 solemnly contract$1 to t daught]2 ! object ( ! fir/1 true1 ard5t1 only passion ( a guileless girl4' #8,y\r tale is ( ! longe/1' obs]v$ ,monks1 mov+ re/lessly 9 8 *air4 #8,x is a true tale ( grief & trial1 & sorr[1 "y man1' return$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8& su* tales usually are2 if x 7 "o ( unmix$ joy & happ9ess1 x w\ld be v brief4 ,at l5g? "o ( ^? ri* relations to /r5g!n ^: int]e/ & importance y\r fa!r _h be5 sacrific$1 z o!rs are (t5--x is no uncommon case--di$1 & to repair ! mis]y he _h be5 in/rum5tal 9 occasion+1 left him 8 panacea = all griefs--,money4 ,x 0 necess>y t he %\ld imm$iately repair to ,rome1 :i!r ?is man _h sp$ = heal?1 & :]e he _h di$1 leav+ 8 affairs 9 great confusion4 ,he w5t2 0 seiz$ ) mortal illness !re2 0 foll[$1 ! mom5t ! intellig5ce rea*$ ,p>is1 by y\r "m :o c>ri$ y ) h]2 he di$ ! day aft] h] arrival1 leav+ no w--no w--s t ! :ole prop]ty fell to h] & y4' ,at ?is "p ( ! recital ,monks held 8 brea?1 & li/5$ ) a face ( int5se eag]ness1 ?\gh 8 eyes 7 n direct$ t[>ds ! speak]4 ,z ,mr4 ,br[nl[ paus$1 he *ang$ 8 position ) ! air ( "o :o has exp]i5c$ a sudd5 relief1 & wip$ 8 hot face & h&s4 #8,be=e he w5t abroad1 & z he pass$ ?r\gh ,london on 8 way1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 sl[ly1 & fix+ 8 eyes ^u ! o!r's face1 #8he came to me4' #8,i nev] he>d ( t1' int]rupt$ ,monks 9 a tone int5d$ to appe> incr$ul\s1 b sav\r+ m ( disagreeable surprise4 #8,he came to me1 & left ) me1 among "s o!r ?+s1 a picture--a portrait pa9t$ by himself--a lik5ess ( ?is poor girl--:i* he did n wi% to leave beh9d1 & c\ld n c>ry =w>d on 8 ha/y j\rney4 ,he 0 worn by anxiety & remorse almo/ to a %ad[2 talk$ 9 a wild1 di/ract$ way1 ( ru9 & di%on\r work$ by himself2 confid$ to me 8 int5tion to conv]t 8 :ole prop]ty1 at any loss1 into money1 &1 hav+ settl$ on 8 wife & y a portion ( 8 rec5t acquisition1 to fly ! c\ntry--,i guess$ too well he w\ld n fly alone--& nev] see x m4 ,ev5 f me1 8 old & e>ly fri5d1 ^: /rong atta*m5t _h tak5 root 9 ! e>? t cov]$ "o mo/ de> to bo?--ev5 f me he )held any m p>ticul> confession1 promis+ to write & tell me all1 & aft] t to see me once aga91 = ! la/ "t on e>?4 ,alas6 ,t 0 ! la/ "t4 ,i _h no lett]1 & ,i nev] saw him m4' #8,i w5t1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 aft] a %ort pause1 #8,i w5t1 :5 all 0 ov]1 to ! sc5e ( 8--,i w use ! t]m ! _w w\ld freely use1 = worldly h>%ness or fav\r are n[ alike to him--( 8 guilty love1 resolv$ t if my fe>s 7 realis$ t err+ *ild %\ld f9d "o he>t & home to %elt] & compassionate h]4 ,! family _h left t "p a week be=e2 !y _h call$ 9 su* trifl+ debts z 7 out/&+1 dis*>g$ !m1 & left ! place by night4 ,:y1 or :i!r1 none c tell4' ,monks drew 8 brea? yet m freely1 & look$ r\nd ) a smile ( triumph4 #8,:5 y\r bro!r1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 draw+ ne>] to ! o!r's *air1 #8,:5 y\r bro!r3 a feeble1 ragg$1 neglect$ *ild3 0 ca/ 9 my way by a /rong] h& ?an *ance1 & rescu$ by me f a life ( vice & infamy--' #8,:at8' cri$ ,monks4 #8,by me1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,i told y ,i %\ld int]e/ y be=e long4 ,i say by me--,i see t y\r cunn+ associate suppress$ my "n1 al?\gh = ought he knew1 x w\ld be q /range to y\r e>s4 ,:5 he 0 rescu$ by me1 !n1 & lay recov]+ f sickness 9 my h\se1 8 /rong resemblance to ?is picture ,i h spok5 (1 /ruck me ) a/oni%m5t4 ,ev5 :5 ,i fir/ saw him 9 all 8 dirt & mis]y1 !re 0 a l+]+ expression 9 8 face t came ^u me l a glimpse ( "s old fri5d fla%+ on "o 9 a vivid dream4 ,i ne$ n tell y he 0 sn>$ away be=e ,i knew 8 hi/ory--' #8,:y n8' ask$ ,monks ha/ily4 #8,because y "k x well4' #8,i6' #8,d5ial to me is va91' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,i %all %[ y t ,i "k m ?an t4' #8,y--y--c't prove any?+ aga9/ me1' /amm]$ ,monks4 #8,i defy y to d x6' #8,we %all see1' return$ ! old g5tleman ) a se>*+ glance4 #8,i lo/ ! boy1 & no ef=ts ( m9e c\ld recov] him4 ,y\r "m be+ dead1 ,i knew t y alone c\ld solve ! my/]y if anybody c\ld1 & z :5 ,i _h la/ he>d ( y y 7 on y\r own e/ate 9 ! ,we/ ,indies--:i!r1 z y well "k1 y retir$ ^u y\r "m's dea? to escape ! consequ5ces ( vici\s c\rses "h--,i made ! voyage4 ,y _h left x1 mon?s be=e1 & 7 suppos$ to be 9 ,london1 b no "o c\ld tell :]e4 ,i return$4 ,y\r ag5ts _h no clue to y\r resid5ce4 ,y came & w5t1 !y said1 z /rangely z y _h ev] done3 sometimes = days toge!r & sometimes n = mon?s3 keep+ to all appe>ance ! same l[ haunts & m+l+ ) ! same infam\s h]d :o _h be5 y\r associates :5 a fi]ce ungov]nable boy4 ,i we>i$ !m ) new applications4 ,i pac$ ! /reets by night & day1 b until two h\rs ago1 all my ef=ts 7 fruitless1 & ,i nev] saw y = an in/ant4' #8,& n[ y d see me1' said ,monks1 ris+ boldly1 #8:at !n8 ,fraud & robb]y are high-s\nd+ words--ju/ifi$1 y ?9k1 by a fanci$ resemblance 9 "s "y imp to an idle daub ( a dead man's ,bro!r6 ,y don't ev5 "k t a *ild 0 born ( ?is maudl9 pair2 y don't ev5 "k t4' #8,i did n1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 ris+ too2 #8b )9 ! la/ =tnight ,i h le>nt x all4 ,y h a bro!r2 y "k x1 & him4 ,!re 0 a w1 :i* y\r "m de/roy$1 leav+ ! secret & ! ga9 to y at h] own dea?4 ,x conta9$ a ref]5ce to "s *ild likely to be ! result ( ?is sad connection1 :i* *ild 0 born1 & accid5tally enc\nt]$ by y1 :5 y\r suspicions 7 fir/ awak5$ by 8 resemblance to y\r fa!r4 ,y repair$ to ! place ( 8 bir?4 ,!re exi/$ pro(s--pro(s long suppress$--( 8 bir? & p>5tage4 ,^? pro(s 7 de/roy$ by y1 & n[1 9 y\r own words to y\r accomplice ! ,jew1 8! only pro(s ( ! boy's id5tity lie at ! bottom ( ! riv]1 & ! old hag t receiv$ !m f ! "m is rott+ 9 h] c(f940 ,unwor?y son1 c[>d1 li>1--y1 :o hold y\r c\ncils ) ?ieves & murd]]s 9 d>k rooms at night1--y1 ^: plots & wiles h br\ght a viol5t dea? ^u ! head ( "o wor? millions su* z y1--y1 :o f y\r cradle 7 gall & bitt]ness to y\r own fa!r's he>t1 & 9 :om all evil passions1 vice1 & pr(ligacy1 fe/]$1 till !y f\nd a v5t 9 a hide\s disease :i* _h made y\r face an index ev5 to y\r m9d--y1 ,edw>d ,lee=d1 d y /ill brave me6' #8,no1 no1 no6' return$ ! c[>d1 ov]:elm$ by ^! accumulat$ *>ges4 #8,e ^w6' cri$ ! g5tleman1 #8e ^w t has pass$ betwe5 y & ?is dete/$ villa91 is kn[n to me4 ,%ad[s on ! wall h caught y\r :isp]s1 & br\ght !m to my e>2 ! sight ( ! p]secut$ *ild has turn$ vice itself1 & giv5 x ! c\rage & almo/ ! attributes ( virtue4 ,murd] has be5 done1 to :i* y 7 morally if n really a p>ty4' #8,no1 no1' int]pos$ ,monks4 #8,i--,i knew no?+ ( t2 ,i 0 go+ to inquire ! tru? ( ! /ory :5 y ov]took me4 ,i didn't "k ! cause4 ,i ?\ght x 0 a common qu>rel4' #8,x 0 ! p>tial disclosure ( y\r secrets1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,w y disclose ! :ole8' #8,yes1 ,i w4' #8,set y\r h& to a /atem5t ( tru? & facts1 & repeat x be=e witnesses8' #8,t ,i promise too4' #8,rema9 quietly "h1 until su* a docum5t is drawn up1 & proce$ ) me to su* a place z ,i may deem mo/ advisable1 = ! purpose ( atte/+ x8' #8,if y insi/ ^u t1 ,i'll d t also1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,y mu/ d m ?an t1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,make re/itution to an innoc5t & un(f5d+ *ild1 = su* he is1 al?\gh ! (fspr+ ( a guilty & mo/ mis]able love4 ,y h n =gott5 ! provisions ( ! w4 ,c>ry !m into execution s f> z y\r bro!r is conc]n$1 & !n g :]e y please4 ,9 ?is _w y ne$ meet no m4' ,:ile ,monks 0 pac+ up & d[n1 m$itat+ ) d>k & evil looks on ?is proposal & ! possibilities ( evad+ x3 torn by 8 fe>s on ! "o h& & 8 hatr$ on ! o!r3 ! door 0 hurri$ly unlock$1 & a g5tleman 7,mr4 ,losb]ne7 ent]$ ! room 9 viol5t agitation4 #8,! man w be tak51' he cri$4 #8,he w be tak5 to-night6' #8,! murd]]8' ask$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,yes1 yes1' repli$ ! o!r4 #8,8 dog has be5 se5 lurk+ ab\t "s old haunt1 & !re seems little d\bt t 8 ma/] ei!r is1 or w be1 !re1 "u cov] ( ! d>kness4 ,spies are hov]+ ab\t 9 e direction4 ,i h spok5 to ! m5 :o are *>g$ ) 8 capture1 & !y tell me he _c escape4 ,a rew>d ( a hundr$ p\nds is proclaim$ by ,gov]nm5t to-night4' #8,i w give fifty m1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8& proclaim x ) my own lips ^u ! spot1 if ,i c rea* x4 ,:]e is ,mr4 ,maylie8' #8,h>ry8 ,z soon z he _h se5 y\r fri5d "h1 safe 9 a coa* ) y1 he hurri$ (f to :]e he he>d ?is1' repli$ ! doctor1 #8& m\nt+ 8 horse salli$ =? to jo9 ! fir/ p>ty at "s place 9 ! outskirts agre$ ^u betwe5 !m4' #8,fag91' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8:at ( him8' #8,:5 ,i la/ he>d1 he _h n be5 tak51 b he w be1 or is1 by ?is "t4 ,!y're sure ( him4' #8,h y made up y\r m9d8' ask$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 9 a l[ voice1 ( ,monks4 #8,yes1' he repli$4 #8,y--y--w be secret ) me8' #8,i w4 ,rema9 "h till ,i return4 ,x is y\r only hope ( safety4' ,!y left ! room1 & ! door 0 aga9 lock$4 #8,:at h y done8' ask$ ! doctor 9 a :isp]4 #8,all t ,i c\ld hope to d1 & ev5 m4 ,c\pl+ ! poor girl's intellig5ce ) my previ\s k1 & ! result ( our good fri5d's inquiries on ! spot1 ,i left him no loophole ( escape1 & laid b>e ! :ole villa9y :i* by ^! lights became pla9 z day4 ,write & appo9t ! ev5+ aft] to-morr[1 at sev51 = ! meet+4 ,we %all be d[n !re1 a few h\rs be=e1 b %all require re/3 especially ! "y lady1 :o may h great] ne$ ( firmness ?an ei!r y or ,i c q =esee j n[4 ,b my blood boils to av5ge ?is poor murd]$ creature4 ,:i* way h !y tak58' #8,drive /raight to ! (fice & y w be 9 "t1' repli$ ,mr4 ,losb]ne4 #8,i w rema9 "h4' ,! two g5tlem5 ha/ily sep>at$2 ea* 9 a fev] ( excitem5t :olly uncontrollable4 ,,*apt] ,l -- ,,! ,,pursuit ,,& ,,escape ,ne> to t "p ( ! ,?ames on :i* ! *ur* at ,ro!rhi! abuts1 :]e ! build+s on ! banks are dirtie/ & ! vessels on ! riv] blacke/ ) ! du/ ( colli]s & ! smoke ( close-built l[-ro($ h\ses1 !re exi/s ! fil?ie/1 ! /range/1 ! mo/ extraord9>y ( ! _m localities t are hidd5 9 ,london1 :olly unkn[n1 ev5 by "n1 to ! great mass ( its inhabitants4 ,to rea* ?is place1 ! visitor has to p5etrate ?r\gh a maze ( close1 n>r[1 & muddy /reets1 ?rong$ by ! r\ghe/ & poore/ ( wat]side p1 & devot$ to ! traffic !y may be suppos$ to occasion4 ,! *eape/ & lea/ delicate provisions are heap$ 9 ! %ops2 ! co>se/ & commone/ articles ( we>+ app>el dangle at ! salesman's door1 & /ream f ! h\se-p>apet & w9d[s4 ,jo/l+ ) unemploy$ lab\r]s ( ! l[e/ class1 balla/-heav]s1 coal-:ipp]s1 braz5 wom51 ragg$ *ildr51 & ! raff & refuse ( ! riv]1 he makes 8 way ) difficulty along1 assail$ by (f5sive sights & smells f ! n>r[ alleys :i* bran* (f on ! "r & left1 & deaf5$ by ! cla% ( pond]\s waggons t be> great piles ( m]*&ise f ! /acks ( w>eh\ses t rise f e corn]4 ,arriv+1 at l5g?1 9 /reets remot] & less-frequ5t$ ?an ^? ?r\gh :i* he has pass$1 he walks b5ea? tott]+ h\se-fronts project+ ov] ! pavem5t1 dismantl$ walls t seem to tott] z he passes1 *imneys half cru%$ half hesitat+ to fall1 w9d[s gu>d$ by ru/y iron b>s t "t & dirt h almo/ eat5 away1 e imag9able sign ( desolation & neglect4 ,9 su* a neighborhood1 beyond ,dockhead 9 ! ,bor\gh ( ,s\?w>k1 /&s ,jacob's ,isl&1 surr\nd$ by a muddy dit*1 six or eight feet deep & fifte5 or tw5ty wide :5 ! tide is 91 once call$ ,mill ,pond1 b kn[n 9 ! days ( ?is /ory z ,folly ,dit*4 ,x is a creek or inlet f ! ,?ames1 & c always be fill$ at high wat] by op5+ ! sluices at ! ,lead ,mills f :i* x took its old "n4 ,at su* times1 a /rang]1 look+ f "o ( ! wood5 bridges ?r[n across x at ,mill ,lane1 w see ! inhabitants ( ! h\ses on ei!r side l[]+ f _! back doors & w9d[s1 buckets1 pails1 dome/ic ut5sils ( all k9ds1 9 :i* to haul ! wat] up2 & :5 8 eye is turn$ f ^! op]ations to ! h\ses !mselves1 8 utmo/ a/oni%m5t w be excit$ by ! sc5e be=e him4 ,crazy wood5 gall]ies common to ! backs ( half a doz5 h\ses1 ) holes f :i* to look ^u ! slime b5ea?2 w9d[s1 brok5 & pat*$1 ) poles ?ru/ out1 on :i* to dry ! l95 t is nev] !re2 rooms s small1 s fil?y1 s conf9$1 t ! air w\ld seem too ta9t$ ev5 = ! dirt & squalor :i* !y %elt]2 wood5 *amb]s ?ru/+ !mselves out above ! mud1 & ?reat5+ to fall into x--z "s h done2 dirt-besme>$ walls & decay+ f\ndations2 e repulsive l9eam5t ( pov]ty1 e loa?some indication ( fil?1 rot1 & g>bage2 all ^! ornam5t ! banks ( ,folly ,dit*4 ,9 ,jacob's ,isl&1 ! w>eh\ses are ro(less & empty2 ! walls are crumbl+ d[n2 ! w9d[s are w9d[s no m2 ! doors are fall+ into ! /reets2 ! *imneys are black5$1 b !y yield no smoke4 ,?irty or =ty ye>s ago1 be=e losses & *anc]y suits came ^u x1 x 0 a ?riv+ place2 b n[ x is a desolate isl& inde$4 ,! h\ses h no own]s2 !y are brok5 op51 & ent]$ ^u by ^? :o h ! c\rage2 & !re !y live1 & !re !y die4 ,!y mu/ h p[]ful motives = a secret resid5ce1 or be r$uc$ to a de/itute condition inde$1 :o seek a refuge 9 ,jacob's ,isl&4 ,9 an upp] room ( "o ( ^! h\ses--a deta*$ h\se ( fair size1 ru9\s 9 o!r respects1 b /rongly def5d$ at door & w9d[3 ( :i* h\se ! back comm&$ ! dit* 9 mann] already describ$--!re 7 assembl$ ?ree m51 :o1 reg>d+ ea* o!r e n[ & !n ) looks expressive ( p]plexity & expectation1 sat = "s "t 9 pr(\nd & gloomy sil5ce4 ,"o ( ^! 0 ,toby ,crackit1 ano!r ,mr4 ,*itl+1 & ! ?ird a robb] ( fifty ye>s1 ^: nose _h be5 almo/ beat5 91 9 "s old scuffle1 & ^: face bore a frightful sc> :i* might probably be trac$ to ! same occasion4 ,?is man 0 a return$ transport1 & 8 "n 0 ,kags4 #8,i wi%1' said ,toby turn+ to ,mr4 ,*itl+1 #8t y _h pick$ out "s o!r crib :5 ! two old ones got too w>m1 & _h n come "h1 my f9e fell]4' #8,:y didn't y1 blund]-head6' said ,kags4 #8,well1 ,i ?\ght y'd h be5 a little m glad to see me ?an ?is1' repli$ ,mr4 ,*itl+1 ) a melan*oly air4 #8,:y1 look'ee1 "y g5tleman1' said ,toby1 #8:5 a man keeps himself s v exclusive z ,i h done1 & by t means has a snug h\se ov] 8 head ) nobody a pry+ & smell+ ab\t x1 x's r a />tl+ ?+ to h ! hon\r ( a wisit f a "y g5tleman 7h[ev] respectable & pleasant a p]son he may be to play c>ds ) at conw5i5cy7 circum/anc$ z y are4' #8,especially1 :5 ! exclusive "y man has got a fri5d /opp+ ) him1 t's arriv$ soon] ?an 0 expect$ f =eign p>ts1 & is too mode/ to want to be pres5t$ to ! ,judges on 8 return1' add$ ,mr4 ,kags4 ,!re 0 a %ort sil5ce1 aft] :i* ,toby ,crackit1 seem+ to ab&on z hopeless any fur!r ef=t to ma9ta9 8 usual devil-may-c>e swagg]1 turn$ to ,*itl+ & said1 #8,:5 0 ,fag9 took !n8' #8,j at d9n]-"t--two o'clock ?is aft]noon4 ,*>ley & ,i made our lucky up ! wa%-u *imney1 & ,bolt] got into ! empty wat]-butt1 head d[nw>ds2 b 8 legs 7 s preci\s long t !y /uck out at ! top1 & s !y took him too4' #8,& ,bet8' #8,poor ,bet6 ,%e w5t to see ! ,body1 to speak to :o x 01' repli$ ,*itl+1 8 c\nt5ance fall+ m & m1 #8& w5t (f mad1 scream+ & rav+1 & beat+ h] head aga9/ ! bo>ds2 s !y put a /rait-weskut on h] & took h] to ! hospital--& !re %e is4' #8,wot's come ( "y ,bates8' dem&$ ,kags4 #8,he hung ab\t1 n to come ov] "h a=e d>k1 b he'll be "h soon1' repli$ ,*itl+4 #8,!re's n[h]e else to g to n[1 = ! p at ! ,cripples are all 9 cu/ody1 & ! b> ( ! k5--,i w5t up !re & see x ) my own eyes--is fill$ ) traps4' #8,?is is a sma%1' obs]v$ ,toby1 bit+ 8 lips4 #8,!re's m ?an "o w g ) ?is4' #8,! sessions are on1' said ,kags3 #8if !y get ! inque/ ov]1 & ,bolt] turns ,k+'s evid5ce3 z ( c\rse he w1 f :at he's said already3 !y c prove ,fag9 an accessory be=e ! fact1 & get ! trial on on ,friday1 & he'll sw+ 9 six days f ?is1 by ,g--6' #8,y %\ld h he>d ! p groan1' said ,*itl+2 #8! (fic]s f\ght l devils1 or !y'd h torn him away4 ,he 0 d[n once1 b !y made a r+ r\nd him1 & f\ght _! way along4 ,y %\ld h se5 h[ he look$ ab\t him1 all muddy & ble$+1 & clung to !m z if !y 7 8 de>e/ fri5ds4 ,i c see #8em n[1 n able to /& upright ) ! press+ ( ! mob1 & dragg9 him along among/ #8em2 ,i c see ! p jump+ up1 "o beh9d ano!r1 & sn>l+ ) _! tee? & mak+ at him2 ,i c see ! blood ^u 8 hair & be>d1 & he> ! cries ) :i* ! wom5 work$ !mselves into ! c5tre ( ! cr[d at ! /reet corn]1 & swore !y'd te> 8 he>t out6' ,! horror-/rick5 witness ( ?is sc5e press$ 8 h&s ^u 8 e>s1 & ) 8 eyes clos$ got up & pac$ viol5tly to & fro1 l "o di/ract$4 ,:ile he 0 ?us engag$1 & ! two m5 sat by 9 sil5ce ) _! eyes fix$ ^u ! floor1 a patt]+ noise 0 he>d ^u ! /airs1 & ,sikes's dog b\nd$ into ! room4 ,!y ran to ! w9d[1 d[n/airs1 & into ! /reet4 ,! dog _h jump$ 9 at an op5 w9d[2 he made no attempt to foll[ !m1 nor 0 8 ma/] to be se54 #8,:at's ! mean+ ( ?is8' said ,toby :5 !y _h return$4 #8,he c't be com+ "h4 ,i--,i--hope n4' #8,if he 0 com+ "h1 he'd h come ) ! dog1' said ,kags1 /oop+ d[n to exam9e ! animal1 :o lay pant+ on ! floor4 #8,"h6 ,give u "s wat] = him2 he has run himself fa9t4' #8,he's drunk x all up1 e drop1' said ,*itl+ aft] wat*+ ! dog "s "t 9 sil5ce4 #8,cov]$ ) mud--lame--half bl9d--he mu/ h come a long way4' #8,:]e c he h come f6' exclaim$ ,toby4 #8,he's be5 to ! o!r k5s ( c\rse1 & f9d+ !m fill$ ) /rang]s come on "h1 :]e he's be5 _m a "t & (t54 ,b :]e c he h come f fir/1 & h[ comes he "h alone )\t ! o!r6' #8,he'--7none ( !m call$ ! murd]] by 8 old "n7--#8,he c't h made away ) himself4 ,:at d y ?9k8' said ,*itl+4 ,toby %ook 8 head4 #8,if he _h1' said ,kags1 #8! dog #8ud want to lead u away to :]e he did x4 ,no4 ,i ?9k he's got out ( ! c\ntry1 & left ! dog beh9d4 ,he mu/ h giv5 him ! slip someh[1 or he w\ldn't be s easy4' ,?is solution1 appe>+ ! mo/ probable "o1 0 adopt$ z ! "r2 ! dog1 creep+ "u a *air1 coil$ himself up to sleep1 )\t m notice f anybody4 ,x be+ n[ d>k1 ! %utt] 0 clos$1 & a c&le light$ & plac$ ^u ! table4 ,! t]rible ev5ts ( ! la/ two days _h made a deep impression on all ?ree1 increas$ by ! dang] & unc]ta9ty ( _! own position4 ,!y drew _! *airs clos] toge!r1 />t+ at e s\nd4 ,!y spoke little1 & t 9 :isp]s1 & 7 z sil5t & awe-/rick5 z if ! rema9s ( ! murd]$ woman lay 9 ! next room4 ,!y _h sat ?us1 "s "t1 :5 sudd5ly 0 he>d a hurri$ knock+ at ! door bel[4 #8,"y ,bates1' said ,kags1 look+ angrily r\nd1 to *eck ! fe> he felt himself4 ,! knock+ came aga94 ,no1 x wasn't he4 ,he nev] knock$ l t4 ,crackit w5t to ! w9d[1 & %ak+ all ov]1 drew 9 8 head4 ,!re 0 no ne$ to tell !m :o x 02 8 pale face 0 en\gh4 ,! dog too 0 on ! al]t 9 an in/ant1 & ran :9+ to ! door4 #8,we mu/ let him 91' he said1 tak+ up ! c&le4 #8,isn't !re any help = x8' ask$ ! o!r man 9 a ho>se voice4 #8,none4 ,he mu/ come 94' #8,don't leave u 9 ! d>k1' said ,kags1 tak+ d[n a c&le f ! *imney-piece1 & light+ x1 ) su* a trembl+ h& t ! knock+ 0 twice repeat$ be=e he _h f9i%$4 ,crackit w5t d[n to ! door1 & return$ foll[$ by a man ) ! l[] "p ( 8 face buri$ 9 a h&k]*ief1 & ano!r ti$ ov] 8 head "u 8 hat4 ,he drew !m sl[ly (f4 ,blan*$ face1 sunk5 eyes1 holl[ *eeks1 be>d ( ?ree days' gr[?1 wa/$ fle%1 %ort ?ick brea?2 x 0 ! v gho/ ( ,sikes4 ,he laid 8 h& ^u a *air :i* /ood 9 ! middle ( ! room1 b %udd]+ z he 0 ab\t to drop into x1 & seem+ to glance ov] 8 %\ld]1 dragg$ x back close to ! wall--z close z x w\ld g--& gr\nd x aga9/ x--& sat d[n4 ,n a ^w _h be5 ex*ang$4 ,he look$ f "o to ano!r 9 sil5ce4 ,if an eye 7 furtively rais$ & met 81 x 0 in/antly av]t$4 ,:5 8 holl[ voice broke sil5ce1 !y all ?ree />t$4 ,!y seem$ nev] to h he>d its tones be=e4 #8,h[ came t dog "h8' he ask$4 #8,alone4 ,?ree h\rs ago4' #8,to-night's pap] says t ,fag9's took4 ,is x true1 or a lie8' #8,true4' ,!y 7 sil5t aga94 #8,damn y all6' said ,sikes1 pass+ 8 h& across 8 =ehead4 #8,h y no?+ to say to me8' ,!re 0 an uneasy movem5t among !m1 b nobody spoke4 #8,y t keep ?is h\se1' said ,sikes1 turn+ 8 face to ,crackit1 #8d y mean to sell me1 or to let me lie "h till ?is hunt is ov]8' #8,y may /op "h1 if y ?9k x safe1' return$ ! p]son address$1 aft] "s hesitation4 ,sikes c>ri$ 8 eyes sl[ly up ! wall beh9d him3 r try+ to turn 8 head ?an actually do+ x3 & said1 #8,is--x--! body--is x buri$8' ,!y %ook _! heads4 #8,:y isn't x6' he retort$ ) ! same glance beh9d him4 #8,wot d !y keep su* ugly ?+s above ! gr\nd =8--,:o's t knock+8' ,crackit intimat$1 by a motion ( 8 h& z he left ! room1 t !re 0 no?+ to fe>2 & directly came back ) ,*>ley ,bates beh9d him4 ,sikes sat opposite ! door1 s t ! mom5t ! boy ent]$ ! room he enc\nt]$ 8 figure4 #8,toby1' said ! boy fall+ back1 z ,sikes turn$ 8 eyes t[>ds him1 #8:y didn't y tell me ?is1 d[n/airs8' ,!re _h be5 some?+ s trem5d\s 9 ! %r9k+ (f ( ! ?ree1 t ! wret*$ man 0 will+ to propitiate ev5 ?is lad4 ,accord+ly he nodd$1 & made z ?\gh he w\ld %ake h&s ) him4 #8,let me g into "s o!r room1' said ! boy1 retreat+ /ill f>!r4 #8,*>ley6' said ,sikes1 /epp+ =w>d4 #8,don't y--don't y "k me8' #8,don't come ne>] me1' answ]$ ! boy1 /ill retreat+1 & look+1 ) horror 9 8 eyes1 ^u ! murd]]'s face4 #8,y mon/]6' ,! man /opp$ half-way1 & !y look$ at ea* o!r2 b ,sikes's eyes sunk gradually to ! gr\nd4 #8,witness y ?ree1' cri$ ! boy %ak+ 8 cl5*$ fi/1 & becom+ m & m excit$ z he spoke4 #8,witness y ?ree--,i'm n afraid ( him--if !y come "h aft] him1 ,i'll give him up2 ,i w4 ,i tell y out at once4 ,he may kill me = x if he likes1 or if he d>es1 b if ,i am "h ,i'll give him up4 ,i'd give him up if he 0 to be boil$ alive4 ,murd]6 ,help6 ,if !re's ! pluck ( a man among y ?ree1 y'll help me4 ,murd]6 ,help6 ,d[n ) him6' ,p\r+ out ^! cries1 & accompany+ !m ) viol5t ge/iculation1 ! boy actually ?rew himself1 s+le-h&$1 ^u ! /rong man1 & 9 ! int5sity ( 8 en]gy & ! sudd5ness ( 8 surprise1 br\ght him heavily to ! gr\nd4 ,! ?ree spectators seem$ q /upefi$4 ,!y (f]$ no int]f]5ce1 & ! boy & man roll$ on ! gr\nd toge!r2 ! =m]1 he$less ( ! bl[s t %[]$ ^u him1 wr5*+ 8 h&s tight] & tight] 9 ! g>m5ts ab\t ! murd]]'s brea/1 & nev] ceas+ to call = help ) all 8 might4 ,! conte/1 h[ev]1 0 too unequal to la/ long4 ,sikes _h him d[n1 & 8 knee 0 on 8 ?roat1 :5 ,crackit pull$ him back ) a look ( al>m1 & po9t$ to ! w9d[4 ,!re 7 lights gleam+ bel[1 voices 9 l\d & e>ne/ conv]sation1 ! tramp ( hurri$ foot/eps--endless !y seem$ 9 numb]--cross+ ! ne>e/ wood5 bridge4 ,"o man on horseback seem$ to be among ! cr[d2 = !re 0 ! noise ( ho(s rattl+ on ! unev5 pavem5t4 ,! gleam ( lights increas$2 ! foot/eps came m ?ickly & noisily on4 ,!n1 came a l\d knock+ at ! door1 & !n a ho>se murmur f su* a multitude ( angry voices z w\ld h made ! bolde/ quail4 #8,help6' %riek$ ! boy 9 a voice t r5t ! air4 #8,he's "h6 ,break d[n ! door6' #8,9 ! ,k+'s "n1' cri$ ! voices )\t2 & ! ho>se cry arose aga91 b l\d]4 #8,break d[n ! door6' scream$ ! boy4 #8,i tell y !y'll nev] op5 x4 ,run /raight to ! room :]e ! light is4 ,break d[n ! door6' ,/rokes1 ?ick & heavy1 rattl$ ^u ! door & l[] w9d[-%utt]s z he ceas$ to speak1 & a l\d huzzah bur/ f ! cr[d2 giv+ ! li/5]1 = ! fir/ "t1 "s adequate idea ( its imm5se ext5t4 #8,op5 ! door ( "s place :]e ,i c lock ?is scree*+ ,hell-babe1' cri$ ,sikes fi]cely2 runn+ to & fro1 & dragg+ ! boy1 n[1 z easily z if he 7 an empty sack4 #8,t door4 ,quick6' ,he flung him 91 bolt$ x1 & turn$ ! key4 #8,is ! d[n/airs door fa/8' #8,d\ble-lock$ & *a9$1' repli$ ,crackit1 :o1 ) ! o!r two m51 /ill rema9$ q helpless & bewild]$4 #8,! panels--are !y /rong8' #8,l9$ ) %eet-iron4' #8,& ! w9d[s too8' #8,yes1 & ! w9d[s4' #8,damn y6' cri$ ! desp]ate ruffian1 ?r[+ up ! sa% & m5ac+ ! cr[d4 #8,d y\r wor/6 ,i'll *eat y yet6' ,( all ! t]rific yells t ev] fell on mortal e>s1 none c\ld exce$ ! cry ( ! infuriat$ ?rong4 ,"s %\t$ to ^? :o 7 ne>e/ to set ! h\se on fire2 o!rs ro>$ to ! (fic]s to %oot him dead4 ,among !m all1 none %[$ su* fury z ! man on horseback1 :o1 ?r[+ himself out ( ! saddle1 & bur/+ ?r\gh ! cr[d z if he 7 p>t+ wat]1 cri$1 b5ea? ! w9d[1 9 a voice t rose above all o!rs1 #8,tw5ty gu9eas to ! man :o br+s a ladd]6' ,! ne>e/ voices took up ! cry1 & hundr$s e*o$ x4 ,"s call$ = ladd]s1 "s = sl$ge-hamm]s2 "s ran ) tor*es to & fro z if to seek !m1 & /ill came back & ro>$ aga92 "s sp5t _! brea? 9 impot5t curses & execrations2 "s press$ =w>d ) ! ec/asy ( madm51 & ?us imp$$ ! progress ( ^? bel[2 "s among ! bolde/ attempt$ to climb up by ! wat]-sp\t & crevices 9 ! wall2 & all wav$ to & fro1 9 ! d>kness b5ea?1 l a field ( corn mov$ by an angry w9d3 & jo9$ f "t to "t 9 "o l\d furi\s ro>4 #8,! tide1' cri$ ! murd]]1 z he /agg]$ back into ! room1 & %ut ! faces out1 #8! tide 0 9 z ,i came up4 ,give me a rope1 a long rope4 ,!y're all 9 front4 ,i may drop into ! ,folly ,dit*1 & cle> (f t way4 ,give me a rope1 or ,i %all d ?ree m murd]s & kill myself4' ,! panic-/rick5 m5 po9t$ to :]e su* articles 7 kept2 ! murd]]1 ha/ily select+ ! longe/ & /ronge/ cord1 hurri$ up to ! h\se-top4 ,all ! w9d[ 9 ! re> ( ! h\se _h be5 long ago brick$ up1 except "o small trap 9 ! room :]e ! boy 0 lock$1 & t 0 too small ev5 = ! passage ( 8 body4 ,b1 f ?is ap]ture1 he _h nev] ceas$ to call on ^? )\t1 to gu>d ! back2 & ?us1 :5 ! murd]] em]g$ at la/ on ! h\se-top by ! door 9 ! ro(1 a l\d %\t proclaim$ ! fact to ^? 9 front1 :o imm$iately began to p\r r\nd1 press+ ^u ea* o!r 9 an unbrok5 /ream4 ,he plant$ a bo>d1 :i* he _h c>ri$ up ) him = ! purpose1 s firmly aga9/ ! door t x mu/ be matt] ( great difficulty to op5 x f ! inside2 & creep+ ov] ! tiles1 look$ ov] ! l[ p>apet4 ,! wat] 0 out1 & ! dit* a b$ ( mud4 ,! cr[d _h be5 hu%$ dur+ ^! few mom5ts1 wat*+ 8 motions & d\btful ( 8 purpose1 b ! in/ant !y p]ceiv$ x & knew x 0 defeat$1 !y rais$ a cry ( triumphant execration to :i* all _! previ\s %\t+ _h be5 :isp]s4 ,aga9 & aga9 x rose4 ,^? :o 7 at too great a di/ance to "k its mean+1 took up ! s\nd2 x e*o$ & re-e*o$2 x seem$ z ?\gh ! :ole city _h p\r$ its population out to curse him4 ,on press$ ! p f ! front--on1 on1 on1 9 a /rong /ruggl+ curr5t ( angry faces1 ) "h & !re a gl>+ tor* to light5 !m up1 & %[ !m out 9 all _! wra? & passion4 ,! h\ses on ! opposite side ( ! dit* _h be5 ent]$ by ! mob2 sa%es 7 ?r[n up1 or torn bodily out2 !re 7 ti]s & ti]s ( faces 9 e w9d[2 clu/] ^u clu/] ( p cl++ to e h\se-top4 ,ea* little bridge 7& !re 7 ?ree 9 sight7 b5t b5ea? ! weight ( ! cr[d ^u x4 ,/ill ! curr5t p\r$ on to f9d "s nook or hole f :i* to v5t _! %\ts1 & only = an in/ant see ! wret*4 #8,!y h him n[1' cri$ a man on ! ne>e/ bridge4 #8,hurrah6' ,! cr[d grew light ) uncov]$ heads2 & aga9 ! %\t uprose4 #8,i w give fifty p\nds1' cri$ an old g5tleman f ! same qu>t]1 #8to ! man :o takes him alive4 ,i w rema9 "h1 till he come to ask me = x4' ,!re 0 ano!r ro>4 ,at ?is mom5t ! ^w 0 pass$ among ! cr[d t ! door 0 =c$ at la/1 & t he :o _h fir/ call$ = ! ladd] _h m\nt$ into ! room4 ,! /ream abruptly turn$1 z ?is intellig5ce ran f m\? to m\?2 & ! p at ! w9d[s1 see+ ^? ^u ! bridges p\r+ back1 quitt$ _! /ations1 & runn+ into ! /reet1 jo9$ ! conc\rse t n[ ?rong$ pell-mell to ! spot !y _h left3 ea* man cru%+ & /riv+ ) 8 neighbor1 & all pant+ ) impati5ce to get ne> ! door1 & look ^u ! crim9al z ! (fic]s br\ght him out4 ,! cries & %rieks ( ^? :o 7 press$ almo/ to suffocation1 or trampl$ d[n & trodd5 "u foot 9 ! confusion1 7 dreadful2 ! n>r[ ways 7 completely block$ up2 & at ?is "t1 betwe5 ! ru% ( "s to rega9 ! space 9 front ( ! h\se1 & ! unavail+ /ruggles ( o!rs to extricate !mselves f ! mass1 ! imm$iate att5tion 0 di/ract$ f ! murd]]1 al?\gh ! univ]sal eag]ness = 8 capture 01 if possible1 increas$4 ,! man _h %runk d[n1 ?or\ghly quell$ by ! f]ocity ( ! cr[d1 & ! impossibility ( escape2 b see+ ?is sudd5 *ange ) no less rapidity ?an x _h occurr$1 he sprang ^u 8 feet1 det]m9$ to make "o la/ ef=t = 8 life by dropp+ into ! dit*1 &1 at ! risk ( be+ /ifl$1 endeav\r+ to creep away 9 ! d>kness & confusion4 ,r\s$ into new /r5g? & en]gy1 & /imulat$ by ! noise )9 ! h\se :i* ann\nc$ t an entrance _h really be5 effect$1 he set 8 foot aga9/ ! /ack ( *imneys1 fa/5$ "o end ( ! rope tightly & firmly r\nd x1 & ) ! o!r made a /rong runn+ noose by ! aid ( 8 h&s & tee? almo/ 9 a second4 ,he c\ld let himself d[n by ! cord to )9 a less di/ance ( ! gr\nd ?an 8 own height1 & _h 8 knife ready 9 8 h& to cut x !n & drop4 ,at ! v in/ant :5 he br\ght ! loop ov] 8 head previ\s to slipp+ x b5ea? 8 arm-pits1 & :5 ! old g5tleman be=e-m5tion$ 7:o _h clung s tight to ! rail+ ( ! bridge z to resi/ ! =ce ( ! cr[d1 & reta9 8 position7 e>ne/ly w>n$ ^? ab\t him t ! man 0 ab\t to l[] himself d[n--at t v in/ant ! murd]]1 look+ beh9d him on ! ro(1 ?rew 8 arms above 8 head1 & utt]$ a yell ( t]ror4 #8,! eyes aga96' he cri$ 9 an une>?ly scree*4 ,/agg]+ z if /ruck by lightn+1 he lo/ 8 balance & tumbl$ ov] ! p>apet4 ,! noose 0 on 8 neck4 ,x ran up ) 8 weight1 tight z a b[-/r+1 & swift z ! arr[ x spe$s4 ,he fell = five-&-?irty feet4 ,!re 0 a sudd5 j]k1 a t]rific convulsion ( ! limbs2 & !re he hung1 ) ! op5 knife cl5*$ 9 8 /iff5+ h&4 ,! old *imney quiv]$ ) ! %ock1 b /ood x bravely4 ,! murd]] swung lifeless aga9/ ! wall2 & ! boy1 ?ru/+ aside ! dangl+ body :i* obscur$ 8 view1 call$ to ! p to come & take him out1 = ,god's sake4 ,a dog1 :i* _h la9 conceal$ till n[1 ran backw>ds & =w>ds on ! p>apet ) a dismal h[l1 & collect+ himself = a spr+1 jump$ = ! dead man's %\ld]s4 ,miss+ 8 aim1 he fell into ! dit*1 turn+ completely ov] z he w5t2 & /rik+ 8 head aga9/ a /one1 da%$ out 8 bra9s4 ,,*apt] ,,li -- ,,af=d+ ,,an ,,explanation ,,( ,,m ,,my/]ies ,,?an ,,"o1 ,,& ,,compreh5d+ ,a ,,proposal ,,( ,,m>riage ,,) ,,no ,,^w ,,( ,,settlem5t ,,or ,,p9-,,money ,! ev5ts n>rat$ 9 ! la/ *apt] 7 yet b two days old1 :5 ,oliv] f\nd himself1 at ?ree o'clock 9 ! aft]noon1 9 a travell+-c>riage roll+ fa/ t[>ds 8 native t[n4 ,mrs4 ,maylie1 & ,rose1 & ,mrs4 ,b$w91 & ! good doctor 7 ) him3 & ,mr4 ,br[nl[ foll[$ 9 a po/-*aise1 accompani$ by "o o!r p]son ^: "n _h n be5 m5tion$4 ,!y _h n talk$ mu* ^u ! way2 = ,oliv] 0 9 a flutt] ( agitation & unc]ta9ty :i* depriv$ him ( ! p[] ( collect+ 8 ?\ghts1 & almo/ ( spee*1 & appe>$ to h sc>cely less effect on 8 companions1 :o %>$ x1 9 at lea/ an equal degree4 ,he & ! two ladies _h be5 v c>efully made acqua9t$ by ,mr4 ,br[nl[ ) ! nature ( ! admissions :i* _h be5 =c$ f ,monks2 & al?\gh !y knew t ! object ( _! pres5t j\rney 0 to complete ! "w :i* _h be5 s well begun1 /ill ! :ole matt] 0 envelop$ 9 en\gh ( d\bt & my/]y to leave !m 9 endurance ( ! mo/ int5se susp5se4 ,! same k9d fri5d _h1 ) ,mr4 ,losb]ne's assi/ance1 cauti\sly /opp$ all *annels ( communication ?r\gh :i* !y c\ld receive intellig5ce ( ! dreadful occurr5ces t s rec5tly tak5 place4 #8,x 0 q true1' he said1 #8t !y mu/ "k !m be=e long1 b x might be at a bett] "t ?an ! pres5t1 & x c\ld n be at a worse4' ,s1 !y travell$ on 9 sil5ce3 ea* busi$ ) reflections on ! object :i* _h br\ght !m toge!r3 & no "o dispos$ to give utt]ance to ! ?\ghts :i* cr[d$ ^u all4 ,b if ,oliv]1 "u ^! influ5ces1 _h rema9$ sil5t :ile !y j\rney$ t[>ds 8 bir?-place by a road he _h nev] se51 h[ ! :ole curr5t ( 8 recollections ran back to old times1 & :at a cr[d ( emotions 7 wak5$ up 9 8 brea/1 :5 !y turn$ into t :i* he _h trav]s$ on foot3 a poor h\seless1 w&]+ boy1 )\t a fri5d to help him1 or a ro( to %elt] 8 head4 #8,see !re1 !re6' cri$ ,oliv]1 eag]ly clasp+ ! h& ( ,rose1 & po9t+ out at ! c>riage w9d[2 #8t's ! /ile ,i came ov]2 !re are ! h$ges ,i crept beh9d1 = fe> any "o %\ld ov]take me & =ce me back6 ,yond] is ! pa? across ! fields1 lead+ to ! old h\se :]e ,i 0 a little *ild6 ,oh ,dick1 ,dick1 my de> old fri5d1 if ,i c\ld only see y n[6' #8,y w see him soon1' repli$ ,rose1 g5tly tak+ 8 fold$ h&s betwe5 h] own4 #8,y %all tell him h[ happy y are1 & h[ ri* y h gr[n1 & t 9 all y\r happ9ess y h none s great z ! com+ back to make him happy too4' #8,yes1 yes1' said ,oliv]1 #8& we'll--we'll take him away f "h1 & h him clo!d & taught1 & s5d him to "s quiet c\ntry place :]e he may gr[ /rong & well1--%all we8' ,rose nodd$ #8yes1' = ! boy 0 smil+ ?r\gh su* happy te>s t %e c\ld n speak4 #8,y w be k9d & good to him1 = y are to e "o1' said ,oliv]4 #8,x w make y cry1 ,i "k1 to he> :at he c tell2 b nev] m9d1 nev] m9d1 x w be all ov]1 & y w smile aga9--,i "k t too--to ?9k h[ *ang$ he is2 y did ! same ) me4 ,he said 8,god bless y0 to me :5 ,i ran away1' cri$ ! boy ) a bur/ ( affectionate emotion2 #8& ,i w say 8,god bless y0 n[1 & %[ him h[ ,i love him = x6' ,z !y approa*$ ! t[n1 & at l5g? drove ?r\gh its n>r[ /reets1 x became matt] ( no small difficulty to re/ra9 ! boy )9 reasonable b\nds4 ,!re 0 ,s[]b]ry's ! und]tak]'s j z x us$ to be1 only small] & less impos+ 9 appe>ance ?an he rememb]$ x--!re 7 all ! well-kn[n %ops & h\ses1 ) almo/ e "o ( :i* he _h "s slight incid5t connect$--!re 0 ,gamfield's c>t1 ! v c>t he us$ to h1 /&+ at ! old public-h\se door--!re 0 ! workh\se1 ! dre>y prison ( 8 y\?ful days1 ) its dismal w9d[s fr[n+ on ! /reet--!re 0 ! same lean port] /&+ at ! gate1 at sight ( :om ,oliv] involunt>ily %runk back1 & !n laugh$ at himself = be+ s fooli%1 !n cri$1 !n laugh$ aga9--!re 7 scores ( faces at ! doors & w9d[s t he knew q well--!re 0 ne>ly ev]y?+ z if he _h left x b ye/]day1 & all 8 rec5t life _h be5 b a happy dream4 ,b x 0 pure1 e>ne/1 joyful reality4 ,!y drove /raight to ! door ( ! *ief hotel 7:i* ,oliv] us$ to />e up at1 ) awe1 & ?9k a mighty palace1 b :i* _h someh[ fall5 (f 9 gr&eur & size72 & "h 0 ,mr4 ,grimwig all ready to receive !m1 kiss+ ! "y lady1 & ! old "o too1 :5 !y got out ( ! coa*1 z if he 7 ! gr&fa!r ( ! :ole p>ty1 all smiles & k9dness1 & n (f]+ to eat 8 head--no1 n once2 n ev5 :5 he contradict$ a v old po/boy ab\t ! ne>e/ road to ,london1 & ma9ta9$ he knew x be/1 ?\gh he _h only come t way once1 & t "t fa/ asleep4 ,!re 0 d9n] prep>$1 & !re 7 b$rooms ready1 & ev]y?+ 0 arrang$ z if by magic4 ,not)/&+ all ?is1 :5 ! hurry ( ! fir/ half-h\r 0 ov]1 ! same sil5ce & con/ra9t prevail$ t _h m>k$ _! j\rney d[n4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ did n jo9 !m at d9n]1 b rema9$ 9 a sep>ate room4 ,! two o!r g5tlem5 hurri$ 9 & out ) anxi\s faces1 &1 dur+ ! %ort int]vals :5 !y 7 pres5t1 conv]s$ ap>t4 ,once1 ,mrs4 ,maylie 0 call$ away1 & aft] be+ abs5t = ne>ly an h\r1 return$ ) eyes swoll5 ) weep+4 ,all ^! ?+s made ,rose & ,oliv]1 :o 7 n 9 any new secrets1 n]v\s & uncom=table4 ,!y sat wond]+1 9 sil5ce2 or1 if !y ex*ang$ a few words1 spoke 9 :isp]s1 z if !y 7 afraid to he> ! s\nd ( _! own voices4 ,at l5g?1 :5 n9e o'clock _h come1 & !y began to ?9k !y 7 to he> no m t night1 ,mr4 ,losb]ne & ,mr4 ,grimwig ent]$ ! room1 foll[$ by ,mr4 ,br[nl[ & a man :om ,oliv] almo/ %riek$ ) surprise to see2 = !y told him x 0 8 bro!r1 & x 0 ! same man he _h met at ! m>ket-t[n1 & se5 look+ 9 ) ,fag9 at ! w9d[ ( 8 little room4 ,monks ca/ a look ( hate1 :i*1 ev5 !n1 he c\ld n dissemble1 at ! a/oni%$ boy1 & sat d[n ne> ! door4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 :o _h pap]s 9 8 h&1 walk$ to a table ne> :i* ,rose & ,oliv] 7 seat$4 #8,?is is a pa9ful task1' said he1 #8b ^! decl>ations1 :i* h be5 sign$ 9 ,london be=e _m g5tlem51 mu/ be 9 sub/ance repeat$ "h4 ,i w\ld h sp>$ y ! degradation1 b we mu/ he> !m f y\r own lips be=e we "p1 & y "k :y4' #8,g on1' said ! p]son address$1 turn+ away 8 face4 #8,quick4 ,i h almo/ done en\gh1 ,i ?9k4 ,don't keep me "h4' #8,?is *ild1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 draw+ ,oliv] to him1 & lay+ 8 h& ^u 8 head1 #8is y\r half-bro!r2 ! illegitimate son ( y\r fa!r1 my de> fri5d ,edw9 ,lee=d1 by poor "y ,agnes ,flem+1 :o di$ 9 giv+ him bir?4' #8,yes1' said ,monks1 sc[l+ at ! trembl+ boy3 ! beat+ ( ^: he>t he might h he>d4 #8,t is ! ba/>d *ild4' #8,! t]m y use1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 /]nly1 #8is a reproa* to ^? long s9ce pass$ beyond ! feeble c5sure ( ! _w4 ,x reflects disgrace on no "o liv+1 except y :o use x4 ,let t pass4 ,he 0 born 9 ?is t[n4' #8,9 ! workh\se ( ?is t[n1' 0 ! sull5 reply4 #8,y h ! /ory !re4' ,he po9t$ impati5tly to ! pap]s z he spoke4 #8,i mu/ h x "h1 too1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 look+ r\nd ^u ! li/5]s4 #8,li/5 !n6 ,y6' return$ ,monks4 #8,8 fa!r be+ tak5 ill at ,rome1 0 jo9$ by 8 wife1 my "m1 f :om he _h be5 long sep>at$1 :o w5t f ,p>is & took me ) h]--to look aft] 8 prop]ty1 = :at ,i "k1 = %e _h no great affection = him1 nor he = h]4 ,he knew no?+ ( u1 = 8 s5ses 7 gone1 & he slumb]$ on till next day1 :5 he di$4 ,among ! pap]s 9 8 desk1 7 two1 dat$ on ! night 8 illness fir/ came on1 direct$ to y\rself'2 he address$ himself to ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8& enclos$ 9 a few %ort l9es to y1 ) an intimation on ! cov] ( ! package t x 0 n to be =w>d$ till aft] he 0 dead4 ,"o ( ^! pap]s 0 a lett] to ?is girl ,agnes2 ! o!r a w4' #8,:at ( ! lett]8' ask$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,! lett]8--,a %eet ( pap] cross$ & cross$ aga91 ) a p5it5t confession1 & pray]s to ,god to help h]4 ,he _h palm$ a tale on ! girl t "s secret my/]y--to be expla9$ "o day--prev5t$ 8 m>ry+ h] j !n2 & s %e _h gone on1 tru/+ pati5tly to him1 until %e tru/$ too f>1 & lo/ :at none c\ld ev] give h] back4 ,%e 01 at t "t1 )9 a few mon?s ( h] conf9em5t4 ,he told h] all he _h meant to d1 to hide h] %ame1 if he _h liv$1 & pray$ h]1 if he di$1 n to curse 8 memory1 or ?9k ! consequ5ces ( _! s9 w\ld be visit$ on h] or _! "y *ild2 = all ! guilt 0 84 ,he rem9d$ h] ( ! day he _h giv5 h] ! little locket & ! r+ ) h] *ri/ian "n engrav$ ^u x1 & a blank left = t :i* he hop$ "o day to h be/[$ ^u h]--pray$ h] yet to keep x1 & we> x next h] he>t1 z %e _h done be=e--& !n ran on1 wildly1 9 ! same words1 ov] & ov] aga91 z if he _h gone di/ract$4 ,i believe he _h4' #8,! w1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 z ,oliv]'s te>s fell fa/4 ,monks 0 sil5t4 #8,! w1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 speak+ = him1 #80 9 ! same _s z ! lett]4 ,he talk$ ( mis]ies :i* 8 wife _h br\ght ^u him2 ( ! rebelli\s disposition1 vice1 malice1 & premature bad passions ( y 8 only son1 :o _h be5 tra9$ to hate him2 & left y1 & y\r "m1 ea* an annuity ( eight hundr$ p\nds4 ,! bulk ( 8 prop]ty he divid$ into two equal portions--"o = ,agnes ,flem+1 & ! o!r = _! *ild1 if x %\ld be born alive1 & ev] come ( age4 ,if x 7 a girl1 x 0 to inh]it ! money unconditionally2 b if a boy1 only on ! /ipulation t 9 8 m9ority he %\ld nev] h /a9$ 8 "n ) any public act ( di%on\r1 meanness1 c[>dice1 or wrong4 ,he did ?is1 he said1 to m>k 8 confid5ce 9 ! o!r1 & 8 conviction--only /r5g!n$ by approa*+ dea?--t ! *ild w\ld %>e h] g5tle he>t1 & noble nature4 ,if he 7 disappo9t$ 9 ?is expectation1 !n ! money 0 to come to y3 = !n1 & n till !n1 :5 bo? *ildr5 7 equal1 w\ld he recognise y\r prior claim ^u 8 purse1 :o _h none ^u 8 he>t1 b _h1 f an infant1 repuls$ him ) coldness & av]sion4' #8,my "m1' said ,monks1 9 a l\d] tone1 #8did :at a woman %\ld h done4 ,%e burnt ?is w4 ,! lett] nev] rea*$ its de/9ation2 b t1 & o!r pro(s1 %e kept1 9 case !y ev] tri$ to lie away ! blot4 ,! girl's fa!r _h ! tru? f h] ) e aggravation t h] viol5t hate--,i love h] = x n[--c\ld add4 ,goad$ by %ame & di%on\r he fl$ ) 8 *ildr5 into a remote corn] ( ,wales1 *ang+ 8 v "n t 8 fri5ds might nev] "k ( 8 retreat2 & "h1 no great :ile aft]w>ds1 he 0 f\nd dead 9 8 b$4 ,! girl _h left h] home1 9 secret1 "s weeks be=e2 he _h se>*$ = h]1 on foot1 9 e t[n & village ne>2 x 0 on ! night :5 he return$ home1 assur$ t %e _h de/roy$ h]self1 to hide h] %ame & 81 t 8 old he>t broke4' ,!re 0 a %ort sil5ce "h1 until ,mr4 ,br[nl[ took up ! ?read ( ! n>rative4 #8,ye>s aft] ?is1' he said1 #8?is man's--,edw>d ,lee=d's--"m came to me4 ,he _h left h]1 :5 only eighte52 robb$ h] ( jewels & money2 gambl$1 squ&]$1 =g$1 & fl$ to ,london3 :]e = two ye>s he _h associat$ ) ! l[e/ outca/s4 ,%e 0 s9k+ "u a pa9ful & incurable disease1 & wi%$ to recov] him be=e %e di$4 ,inquiries 7 set on foot1 & /rict se>*es made4 ,!y 7 unavail+ = a long "t1 b ultimately successful2 & he w5t back ) h] to ,france4' #8,!re %e di$1' said ,monks1 #8aft] a l+]+ illness2 &1 on h] dea?-b$1 %e bequea!d ^! secrets to me1 toge!r ) h] unqu5*able & deadly hatr$ ( all :om !y involv$--?\gh %e ne$ n h left me t1 = ,i _h inh]it$ x long be=e4 ,%e w\ld n believe t ! girl _h de/roy$ h]self1 & ! *ild too1 b 0 fill$ ) ! impression t a male *ild _h be5 born1 & 0 alive4 ,i swore to h]1 if ev] x cross$ my pa?1 to hunt x d[n2 nev] to let x re/2 to pursue x ) ! bitt]e/ & mo/ unrel5t+ animosity2 to v5t ^u x ! hatr$ t ,i deeply felt1 & to spit ^u ! empty vaunt ( t insult+ w by dragg9 x1 if ,i c\ld1 to ! v gall[s-foot4 ,%e 0 "r4 ,he came 9 my way at la/4 ,i began well2 &1 b = babbl+ drabs1 ,i w\ld h f9i%$ z ,i began6' ,z ! villa9 fold$ 8 arms tight toge!r1 & mutt]$ curses on himself 9 ! impot5ce ( baffl$ malice1 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ turn$ to ! t]rifi$ gr\p beside him1 & expla9$ t ! ,jew1 :o _h be5 8 old accomplice & confidant1 _h a l>ge rew>d = keep+ ,oliv] ensn>$3 ( :i* "s "p 0 to be giv5 up1 9 ! ev5t ( 8 be+ rescu$3 & t a dispute on ?is head _h l$ to _! visit to ! c\ntry h\se = ! purpose ( id5tify+ him4 #8,! locket & r+8' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 turn+ to ,monks4 #8,i b\ght !m f ! man & woman ,i told y (1 :o /ole !m f ! nurse1 :o /ole !m f ! corpse1' answ]$ ,monks )\t rais+ 8 eyes4 #8,y "k :at became ( !m4' ,mr4 ,br[nl[ m]ely nodd$ to ,mr4 ,grimwig1 :o disappe>+ ) great alacrity1 %ortly return$1 pu%+ 9 ,mrs4 ,bumble1 & dragg+ h] unwill+ consort aft] him4 #8,d my hi's deceive me6' cri$ ,mr4 ,bumble1 ) ill-feign$ en?usiasm1 #8or is t little ,oliv]8 ,oh ,o-li-v]1 if y "k'd h[ ,i've be5 a-griev+ = y--' #8,hold y\r tongue1 fool1' murmur$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,isn't natur1 natur1 ,mrs4 ,bumble8' remon/rat$ ! workh\se ma/]4 #8,c't ,i be suppos$ to feel--,i z br\ght him up poro*ially--:5 ,i see him a-sett+ "h among ladies & g5tlem5 ( ! v affable/ description6 ,i always lov$ t boy z if he'd be5 my--my--my own gr&fa!r1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 halt+ = an appropriate comp>ison4 #8,ma/] ,oliv]1 my de>1 y rememb] ! bless$ g5tleman 9 ! :ite wai/coat8 ,ah6 he w5t to heav5 la/ week1 9 a oak c(f9 ) plat$ h&les1 ,oliv]4' #8,come1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 t>tly2 #8suppress y\r feel+s4' #8,i w d my endeav\rs1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,h[ d y d1 sir8 ,i hope y are v well4' ,?is salutation 0 address$ to ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 :o _h /epp$ up to )9 a %ort di/ance ( ! respectable c\ple4 ,he inquir$1 z he po9t$ to ,monks1 #8,d y "k t p]son8' #8,no1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,bumble flatly4 #8,p]haps y don't8' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 address+ h] sp\se4 #8,i nev] saw him 9 all my life1' said ,mr4 ,bumble4 #8,nor sold him any?+1 p]haps8' #8,no1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,bumble4 #8,y nev] _h1 p]haps1 a c]ta9 gold locket & r+8' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,c]ta9ly n1' repli$ ! matron4 #8,:y are we br\ght "h to answ] to su* nons5se z ?is8' ,aga9 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ nodd$ to ,mr4 ,grimwig2 & aga9 t g5tleman limp$ away ) extraord9>y read9ess4 ,b n aga9 did he return ) a /\t man & wife2 = ?is "t1 he l$ 9 two palsi$ wom51 :o %ook & tott]$ z !y walk$4 #8,y %ut ! door ! night old ,sally di$1' said ! =emo/ "o1 rais+ h] %rivell$ h&1 #8b y c\ldn't %ut out ! s\nd1 nor /op ! *9ks4' #8,no1 no1' said ! o!r1 look+ r\nd h] & wagg+ h] too?less jaws4 #8,no1 no1 no4' #8,we he>d h] try to tell y :at %e'd done1 & saw y take a pap] f h] h&1 & wat*$ y too1 next day1 to ! pawnbrok]'s %op1' said ! fir/4 #8,yes1' add$ ! second1 #8& x 0 a 8locket & gold r+40 ,we f\nd out t1 & saw x giv5 y4 ,we 7 by4 ,oh6 we 7 by4' #8,& we "k m ?an t1' resum$ ! fir/1 #8= %e told u (t51 long ago1 t ! "y "m _h told h] t1 feel+ %e %\ld nev] get ov] x1 %e 0 on h] way1 at ! "t t %e 0 tak5 ill1 to die ne> ! grave ( ! fa!r ( ! *ild4' #8,w\ld y l to see ! pawnbrok] himself8' ask$ ,mr4 ,grimwig ) a motion t[>ds ! door4 #8,no1' repli$ ! woman2 #8if he--%e po9t$ to ,monks--#8has be5 c[>d en\gh to confess1 z ,i see he has1 & y h s\nd$ all ^! hags till y h f\nd ! "r ones1 ,i h no?+ m to say4 ,i did sell !m1 & !y're :]e y'll nev] get !m4 ,:at !n8' #8,no?+1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 #8except t x rema9s = u to take c>e t nei!r ( y is employ$ 9 a situation ( tru/ aga94 ,y may leave ! room4' #8,i hope1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 look+ ab\t him ) great ruefulness1 z ,mr4 ,grimwig disappe>$ ) ! two old wom53 #8,i hope t ?is un=tunate little circum/ance w n deprive me ( my poro*ial (fice8' #8,inde$ x w1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,y may make up y\r m9d to t1 & ?9k y\rself well (f besides4' #8,x 0 all ,mrs4 ,bumble4 ,%e w\ld d x1' urg$ ,mr4 ,bumble2 fir/ look+ r\nd to asc]ta9 t 8 p>tn] _h left ! room4 #8,t is no excuse1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,y 7 pres5t on ! occasion ( ! de/ruction ( ^! tr9kets1 & inde$ are ! m guilty ( ! two1 9 ! eye ( ! law2 = ! law supposes t y\r wife acts "u y\r direction4' #8,if ! law supposes t1' said ,mr4 ,bumble1 squeez+ 8 hat emphatically 9 bo? h&s1 #8! law is a ass--a idiot4 ,if t's ! eye ( ! law1 ! law is a ba*elor2 & ! wor/ ,i wi% ! law is1 t 8 eye may be op5$ by exp]i5ce--by exp]i5ce4' ,lay+ great /ress on ! repetition ( ^! two words1 ,mr4 ,bumble fix$ 8 hat on v tight1 & putt+ 8 h&s 9 8 pockets1 foll[$ 8 helpmate d[n/airs4 #8,"y lady1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 turn+ to ,rose1 #8give me y\r h&4 ,d n tremble4 ,y ne$ n fe> to he> ! few rema9+ words we h to say4' #8,if !y h--,i d n "k h[ !y c1 b if !y h--any ref]5ce to me1' said ,rose1 #8pray let me he> !m at "s o!r "t4 ,i h n /r5g? or spirits n[4' #8,nay1' return$ ! old g5tlman1 draw+ h] arm ?r\gh 82 #8y h m =titude ?an ?is1 ,i am sure4 ,d y "k ?is "y lady1 sir8' #8,yes1' repli$ ,monks4 #8,i nev] saw y be=e1' said ,rose fa9tly4 #8,i h se5 y (t51' return$ ,monks4 #8,! fa!r ( ! unhappy ,agnes _h two daught]s1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,:at 0 ! fate ( ! o!r--! *ild8' #8,! *ild1' repli$ ,monks1 #8:5 h] fa!r di$ 9 a /range place1 9 a /range "n1 )\t a lett]1 book1 or scrap ( pap] t yield$ ! fa9te/ clue by :i* 8 fri5ds or relatives c\ld be trac$--! *ild 0 tak5 by "s wret*$ cottag]s1 :o re>$ x z _! own4' #8,g on1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 sign+ to ,mrs4 ,maylie to approa*4 #8,g on6' #8,y c\ldn't f9d ! spot to :i* ^! p _h repair$1' said ,monks1 #8b :]e fri5d%ip fails1 hatr$ w (t5 =ce a way4 ,my "m f\nd x1 aft] a ye> ( cunn+ se>*--ay1 & f\nd ! *ild4' #8,%e took x1 did %e8' #8,no4 ,! p 7 poor & began to sick5--at lea/ ! man did--( _! f9e humanity2 s %e left x ) !m1 giv+ !m a small pres5t ( money :i* w\ld n la/ long1 & promis$ m1 :i* %e nev] meant to s5d4 ,%e didn't q rely1 h[ev]1 on _! discont5t & pov]ty = ! *ild's unhapp9ess1 b told ! hi/ory ( ! si/]'s %ame1 ) su* alt]ations z suit$ h]2 bade !m take good he$ ( ! *ild1 = %e came ( bad blood2 & told !m %e 0 illegitimate1 & sure to g wrong at "o "t or o!r4 ,! circum/ances c\nt5anc$ all ?is2 ! p believ$ x2 & !re ! *ild dragg$ on an exi/5ce1 mis]able en\gh ev5 to satisfy u1 until a wid[ lady1 resid+1 !n1 at ,*e/]1 saw ! girl by *ance1 piti$ h]1 & took h] home4 ,!re 0 "s curs$ spell1 ,i ?9k1 aga9/ u2 = 9 spite ( all our ef=ts %e rema9$ !re & 0 happy4 ,i lo/ sight ( h]1 two or ?ree ye>s ago1 & saw h] no m until a few mon?s back4' #8,d y see h] n[8' #8,yes4 ,lean+ on y\r arm4' #8,b n ! less my niece1' cri$ ,mrs4 ,maylie1 fold+ ! fa9t+ girl 9 h] arms2 #8n ! less my de>e/ *ild4 ,i w\ld n lose h] n[1 = all ! treasures ( ! _w4 ,my sweet companion1 my own de> girl6' #8,! only fri5d ,i ev] _h1' cri$ ,rose1 cl++ to h]4 #8,! k9de/1 be/ ( fri5ds4 ,my he>t w bur/4 ,i _c be> all ?is4' #8,y h borne m1 & h be51 ?r\gh all1 ! be/ & g5tle/ creature t ev] %$ happ9ess on e "o %e knew1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 embrac+ h] t5d]ly4 #8,come1 come1 my love1 rememb] :o ?is is :o waits to clasp y 9 8 arms1 poor *ild6 ,see "h--look1 look1 my de>6' #8,n aunt1' cri$ ,oliv]1 ?r[+ 8 arms ab\t h] neck2 #8,i'll nev] call h] aunt--si/]1 my own de> si/]1 t some?+ taught my he>t to love s de>ly f ! fir/6 ,rose1 de>1 d>l+ ,rose6' ,let ! te>s :i* fell1 & ! brok5 words :i* 7 ex*ang$ 9 ! long close embrace betwe5 ! orphans1 be sacr$4 ,a fa!r1 si/]1 & "m1 7 ga9$1 & lo/1 9 t "o mom5t4 ,joy & grief 7 m+l$ 9 ! cup2 b !re 7 no bitt] te>s3 = ev5 grief itself arose s s(t5$1 & clo!d 9 su* sweet & t5d] recollections1 t x became a solemn pleasure1 & lo/ all "* ( pa94 ,!y 7 a long1 long "t alone4 ,a s(t tap at ! door1 at l5g? ann\nc$ t "s "o 0 )\t4 ,oliv] op5$ x1 glid$ away1 & gave place to ,h>ry ,maylie4 #8,i "k x all1' he said1 tak+ a seat beside ! lovely girl4 #8,de> ,rose1 ,i "k x all4' #8,i am n "h by accid5t1' he add$ aft] a l5g!n$ sil5ce2 #8nor h ,i he>d all ?is to-night1 = ,i knew x ye/]day--only ye/]day4 ,d y guess t ,i h come to rem9d y ( a promise8' #8,/ay1' said ,rose4 #8,y d "k all4' #8,all4 ,y gave me leave1 at any "t )9 a ye>1 to r5ew ! subject ( our la/ disc\rse4' #8,i did4' #8,n to press y to alt] y\r det]m9ation1' pursu$ ! "y man1 #8b to he> y repeat x1 if y w\ld4 ,i 0 to lay :atev] ( /ation or =tune ,i might possess at y\r feet1 & if y /ill adh]$ to y\r =m] det]m9ation1 ,i pl$g$ myself1 by no ^w or act1 to seek to *ange x4' #8,! same reasons :i* influ5c$ me !n1 w influ5ce me n[1' said ,rose firmly4 #8,if ,i ev] ow$ a /rict & rigid duty to h]1 ^: goodness sav$ me f a life ( indig5ce & suff]+1 :5 %\ld ,i ev] feel x1 z ,i %\ld to-night8 ,x is a /ruggle1' said ,rose1 #8b "o ,i am pr\d to make2 x is a pang1 b "o my he>t %all be>4' #8,! disclosure ( to-night1'--,h>ry began4 #8,! disclosure ( to-night1' repli$ ,rose s(tly1 #8leaves me 9 ! same position1 ) ref]5ce to y1 z t 9 :i* ,i /ood be=e4' #8,y h>d5 y\r he>t aga9/ me1 ,rose1' urg$ h] lov]4 #8,oh ,h>ry1 ,h>ry1' said ! "y lady1 bur/+ into te>s2 #8,i wi% ,i c\ld1 & sp>e myself ?is pa94' #8,!n :y inflict x on y\rself8' said ,h>ry1 tak+ h] h&4 #8,?9k1 de> ,rose1 ?9k :at y h he>d to-night4' #8,& :at h ,i he>d6 ,:at h ,i he>d6' cri$ ,rose4 #8,t a s5se ( 8 deep disgrace s work$ ^u my own fa!r t he %unn$ all--!re1 we h said en\gh1 ,h>ry1 we h said en\gh4' #8,n yet1 n yet1' said ! "y man1 deta9+ h] z %e rose4 #8,my hopes1 my wi%es1 prospects1 feel+3 e ?\ght 9 life except my love = y3 h und]gone a *ange4 ,i (f] y1 n[1 no di/9ction among a bu/l+ cr[d2 no m+l+ ) a _w ( malice & detraction1 :]e ! blood is call$ into hone/ *eeks by aught b real disgrace & %ame2 b a home--a he>t & home--yes1 de>e/ ,rose1 & ^?1 & ^? alone1 are all ,i h to (f]4' #8,:at d y mean6' %e falt]$4 #8,i mean b ?is--t :5 ,i left y la/1 ,i left y ) a firm det]m9ation to level all fanci$ b>ri]s betwe5 y\rself & me2 resolv$ t if my _w c\ld n be y\rs1 ,i w\ld make y\rs m9e2 t no pride ( bir? %\ld curl ! lip at y1 = ,i w\ld turn f x4 ,?is ,i h done4 ,^? :o h %runk f me because ( ?is1 h %runk f y1 & prov$ y s f> "r4 ,su* p[] & patronage3 su* relatives ( influ5ce & rank3 z smil$ ^u me !n1 look coldly n[2 b !re are smil+ fields & wav+ trees 9 ,engl&'s ri*e/ c\nty2 & by "o village *ur*--m9e1 ,rose1 my own6--!re /&s a ru/ic dwell+ :i* y c make me pr\d] (1 ?an all ! hopes ,i h r5\nc$1 measur$ a ?\s&fold4 ,?is is my rank & /ation n[1 & "h ,i lay x d[n6' 99 99 99 99 99 #8,x's a try+ ?+ wait+ supp] = lov]s1' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 wak+ up1 & pull+ 8 pocket-h&k]*ief f ov] 8 head4 ,tru? to tell1 ! supp] _h be5 wait+ a mo/ unreasonable "t4 ,nei!r ,mrs4 ,maylie1 nor ,h>ry1 nor ,rose 7:o all came 9 toge!r71 c\ld (f] a ^w 9 ext5uation4 #8,i _h s]i\s ?\ghts ( eat+ my head to-night1' said ,mr4 ,grimwig1 #8= ,i began to ?9k ,i %\ld get no?+ else4 ,i'll take ! lib]ty1 if y'll all[ me1 ( salut+ ! bride t is to be4' ,mr4 ,grimwig lo/ no "t 9 c>ry+ ?is notice into effect ^u ! blu%+ girl2 & ! example1 be+ contagi\s1 0 foll[$ bo? by ! doctor & ,mr4 ,br[nl[3 "s p affirm t ,h>ry ,maylie _h be5 obs]v$ to set x1 orig9ally1 9 a d>k room adjo9+2 b ! be/ au?orities consid] ?is d[nright sc&al3 he be+ "y & a cl]gyman4 #8,oliv]1 my *ild1' said ,mrs4 ,maylie1 #8:]e h y be51 & :y d y look s sad8 ,!re are te>s /eal+ d[n y\r face at ?is mom5t4 ,:at is ! matt]8' ,x is a _w ( disappo9tm5t3 (t5 to ! hopes we mo/ *]i%1 & hopes t d our nature ! greate/ hon\r4 ,poor ,dick 0 dead6 ,,*apt] ,,lii -- ,,fag9',s ,,la/ ,,night ,,alive ,! c\rt 0 pav$1 f floor to ro(1 ) human faces4 ,inquisitive & eag] eyes pe]$ f e in* ( space4 ,f ! rail be=e ! dock1 away into ! %>pe/ angle ( ! smalle/ corn] 9 ! gall]ies1 all looks 7 fix$ ^u "o man--,fag94 ,be=e him & beh9d3 above1 bel[1 on ! "r & on ! left3 he seem$ to /& surr\nd$ by a firmam5t1 all bright ) gleam+ eyes4 ,he /ood !re1 9 all ?is gl>e ( liv+ light1 ) "o h& re/+ on ! wood5 slab be=e him1 ! o!r held to 8 e>1 & 8 head ?ru/ =w>d to enable him to cat* ) great] di/9ctness e ^w t fell f ! presid+ judge1 :o 0 deliv]+ 8 *>ge to ! jury4 ,at times1 he turn$ 8 eyes %>ply ^u !m to obs]ve ! effect ( ! slighte/ fea!rweight 9 8 fav\r2 & :5 ! po9ts aga9/ him 7 /at$ ) t]rible di/9ctness1 look$ t[>ds 8 c\nsel1 9 mute appeal t he w\ld1 ev5 !n1 urge some?+ 9 8 behalf4 ,beyond ^! manife/ations ( anxiety1 he /irr$ n h& or foot4 ,he _h sc>cely mov$ s9ce ! trial began2 & n[ t ! judge ceas$ to speak1 he /ill rema9$ 9 ! same /ra9$ attitude ( close att5tion1 ) 8 gaze b5t on him1 z ?\gh he li/5$ /ill4 ,a slight bu/le 9 ! c\rt1 recall$ him to himself4 ,look+ r\nd1 he saw t ! juryman _h turn$ toge!r1 to consid] _! v]dict4 ,z 8 eyes w&]$ to ! gall]y1 he c\ld see ! p ris+ above ea* o!r to see 8 face3 "s ha/ily apply+ _! glasses to _! eyes3 & o!rs :isp]+ _! neighb\rs ) looks expressive ( abhorr5ce4 ,a few !re 71 :o seem$ unm9dful ( him1 & look$ only to ! jury1 9 impati5t wond] h[ !y c\ld delay4 ,b 9 no "o face--n ev5 among ! wom51 ( :om !re 7 _m !re--c\ld he read ! fa9te/ sympa?y ) himself1 or any feel+ b "o ( all-absorb+ int]e/ t he %\ld be condemn$4 ,z he saw all ?is 9 "o bewild]$ glance1 ! dea?like /illness came aga91 & look+ back he saw t ! jurym5 _h turn$ t[>ds ! judge4 ,hu%6 ,!y only s\ght p]mission to retire4 ,he look$1 wi/fully1 into _! faces1 "o by "o :5 !y pass$ out1 z ?\gh to see :i* way ! great] numb] leant2 b t 0 fruitless4 ,! jail] t\*$ him on ! %\ld]4 ,he foll[$ me*anically to ! end ( ! dock1 & sat d[n on a *air4 ,! man po9t$ x out1 or he w\ld n h se5 x4 ,he look$ up into ! gall]y aga94 ,"s ( ! p 7 eat+1 & "s fann+ !mselves ) h&k]*iefs2 = ! cr[d$ place 0 v hot4 ,!re 0 "o "y man sket*+ 8 face 9 a little note-book4 ,he wond]$ :e!r x 0 l1 & look$ on :5 ! arti/ broke 8 p5cil-po9t1 & made ano!r ) 8 knife1 z any idle spectator might h done4 ,9 ! same way1 :5 he turn$ 8 eyes t[>ds ! judge1 8 m9d began to busy itself ) ! fa%ion ( 8 dress1 & :at x co/1 & h[ he put x on4 ,!re 0 an old fat g5tleman on ! b5*1 too1 :o _h gone out1 "s half an h\r be=e1 & n[ come back4 ,he wond]$ )9 himself :e!r ?is man _h be5 to get 8 d9n]1 :at he _h _h1 & :]e he _h _h x2 & pursu$ ?is tra9 ( c>eless ?\ght until "s new object caught 8 eye & r\s$ ano!r4 ,n t1 all ?is "t1 8 m9d 01 = an in/ant1 free f "o oppressive ov]:elm+ s5se ( ! grave t op5$ at 8 feet2 x 0 ev] pres5t to him1 b 9 a vague & g5]al way1 & he c\ld n fix 8 ?\ghts ^u x4 ,?us1 ev5 :ile he trembl$1 & turn$ burn+ hot at ! idea ( spe$y dea?1 he fell to c\nt+ ! iron spikes be=e him1 & wond]+ h[ ! head ( "o _h be5 brok5 (f1 & :e!r !y w\ld m5d x1 or leave x z x 04 ,!n1 he ?\ght ( all ! horrors ( ! gall[s & ! scaffold--& /opp$ to wat* a man spr9kl+ ! floor to cool x--& !n w5t on to ?9k aga94 ,at l5g? !re 0 a cry ( sil5ce1 & a brea?less look f all t[>ds ! door4 ,! jury return$1 & pass$ him close4 ,he c\ld glean no?+ f _! faces2 !y might z well h be5 ( /one4 ,p]fect /illness ensu$--n a ru/le--n a brea?--,guilty4 ,! build+ rang ) a trem5d\s %\t1 & ano!r1 & ano!r1 & !n x e*o$ l\d groans1 t ga!r$ /r5g? z !y swell$ out1 l angry ?und]4 ,x 0 a peal ( joy f ! populace outside1 greet+ ! news t he w\ld die on ,monday4 ,! noise subsid$1 & he 0 ask$ if he _h any?+ to say :y s5t5ce ( dea? %\ld n be pass$ ^u him4 ,he _h resum$ 8 li/5+ attitude1 & look$ int5tly at 8 que/ion] :ile ! dem& 0 made2 b x 0 twice repeat$ be=e he seem$ to he> x1 & !n he only mutt]$ t he 0 an old man--an old man--& s1 dropp+ into a :isp]1 0 sil5t aga94 ,! judge assum$ ! black cap1 & ! prison] /ill /ood ) ! same air & ge/ure4 ,a woman 9 ! gall]y1 utt]$ "s exclamation1 call$ =? by ?is dread solemnity2 he look$ ha/ily up z if angry at ! int]ruption1 & b5t =w>d yet m att5tively4 ,! address 0 solemn & impressive2 ! s5t5ce fe>ful to he>4 ,b he /ood1 l a m>ble figure1 )\t ! motion ( a n]ve4 ,8 hagg>d face 0 /ill ?ru/ =w>d1 8 "u-jaw hang+ d[n1 & 8 eyes />+ out be=e him1 :5 ! jail] put 8 h& ^u 8 arm1 & beckon$ him away4 ,he gaz$ /upidly ab\t him = an in/ant1 & obey$4 ,!y l$ him ?r\gh a pav$ room "u ! c\rt1 :]e "s prison]s 7 wait+ till _! turns came1 & o!rs 7 talk+ to _! fri5ds1 :o cr[d$ r\nd a grate :i* look$ into ! op5 y>d4 ,!re 0 nobody !re to speak to him2 b1 z he pass$1 ! prison]s fell back to r5d] him m visible to ! p :o 7 cl++ to ! b>s3 & !y assail$ him ) opprobri\s names1 & scree*$ & hiss$4 ,he %ook 8 fi/1 & w\ld h spat ^u !m2 b 8 conductors hurri$ him on1 ?r\gh a gloomy passage light$ by a few dim lamps1 into ! int]ior ( ! prison4 ,"h1 he 0 se>*$1 t he might n h ab\t him ! means ( anticipat+ ! law2 ?is c]emony p]=m$1 !y l$ him to "o ( ! condemn$ cells1 & left him !re--alone4 ,he sat d[n on a /one b5* opposite ! door1 :i* s]v$ = seat & b$/ead2 & ca/+ 8 blood-%ot eyes ^u ! gr\nd1 tri$ to collect 8 ?\ghts4 ,aft] a:ile1 he began to rememb] a few disjo9t$ fragm5ts ( :at ! judge _h said3 ?\gh x _h seem$ to him1 at ! "t1 t he c\ld n he> a ^w4 ,^! gradually fell into _! prop] places1 & by degrees sugge/$ m3 s t 9 a little "t he _h ! :ole1 almo/ z x 0 deliv]$4 ,to be hang$ by ! neck1 till he 0 dead--t 0 ! end4 ,to be hang$ by ! neck till he 0 dead4 ,z x came on v d>k1 he began to ?9k ( all ! m5 he _h kn[n :o _h di$ ^u ! scaffold2 "s ( !m ?r\gh 8 means4 ,!y rose up1 9 su* quick succession1 t he c\ld h>dly c\nt !m4 ,he _h se5 "s ( !m die1--& _h jok$ too1 because !y di$ ) pray]s ^u _! lips4 ,) :at a rattl+ noise ! drop w5t d[n2 & h[ sudd5ly !y *ang$1 f /rong & vigor\s m5 to dangl+ heaps ( clo!s6 ,"s ( !m might h inhabit$ t v cell--sat ^u t v spot4 ,x 0 v d>k2 :y didn't !y br+ a light8 ,! cell _h be5 built = _m ye>s4 ,scores ( m5 mu/ h pass$ _! la/ h\rs !re4 ,x 0 l sitt+ 9 a vault /rewn ) dead bodies--! cap1 ! noose1 ! p9ion$ arms1 ! faces t he knew1 ev5 b5ea? t hide\s veil4--,light1 light6 ,at l5g?1 :5 8 h&s 7 raw ) beat+ aga9/ ! heavy door & walls1 two m5 appe>$3 "o be>+ a c&le1 :i* he ?ru/ into an iron c&le/ick fix$ aga9/ ! wall3 ! o!r dragg+ 9 a mattress on :i* to pass ! night2 = ! prison] 0 to be left alone no m4 ,!n came ! night--d>k1 dismal1 sil5t night4 ,o!r wat*]s are glad to he> ?is *ur*-clock /rike1 = !y tell ( life & com+ day4 ,to him !y br\ght despair4 ,! boom ( e iron bell came lad5 ) ! "o1 deep1 holl[ s\nd--,dea?4 ,:at avail$ ! noise & bu/le ( *e]ful morn+1 :i* p5etrat$ ev5 !re1 to him8 ,x 0 ano!r =m ( knell1 ) mock]y add$ to ! w>n+4 ,! day pass$ (f4 ,day8 ,!re 0 no day2 x 0 gone z soon z come--& night came on aga92 night s long1 & yet s %ort2 long 9 its dreadful sil5ce1 & %ort 9 its fleet+ h\rs4 ,at "o "t he rav$ & blasphem$2 & at ano!r h[l$ & tore 8 hair4 ,v5]able m5 ( 8 own p]suasion _h come to pray beside him1 b he _h driv5 !m away ) curses4 ,!y r5ew$ _! *>itable ef=ts1 & he beat !m (f4 ,saturday night4 ,he _h only "o night m to live4 ,& z he ?\ght ( ?is1 ! day broke--,sunday4 ,x 0 n until ! night ( ?is la/ awful day1 t a )]+ s5se ( 8 helpless1 desp]ate /ate came 9 its full int5sity ^u 8 blight$ s\l2 n t he _h ev] held any def9$ or positive hope ( m]cy1 b t he _h nev] be5 able to consid] m ?an ! dim probability ( dy+ s soon4 ,he _h spok5 little to ei!r ( ! two m51 :o reliev$ ea* o!r 9 _! att5dance ^u him2 & !y1 = _! p>ts1 made no ef=t to r\se 8 att5tion4 ,he _h sat !re1 awake1 b dream+4 ,n[1 he />t$ up1 e m9ute1 & ) gasp+ m\? & burn+ sk91 hurri$ to & fro1 9 su* a p>oxysm ( fe> & wra? t ev5 !y--us$ to su* sights--recoil$ f him ) horror4 ,he grew s t]rible1 at la/1 9 all ! tortures ( 8 evil consci5ce1 t "o man c\ld n be> to sit !re1 eye+ him alone2 & s ! two kept wat* toge!r4 ,he c[]$ d[n ^u 8 /one b$1 & ?\ght ( ! pa/4 ,he _h be5 w\nd$ ) "s missiles f ! cr[d on ! day ( 8 capture1 & 8 head 0 b&ag$ ) a l95 clo?4 ,8 r$ hair hung d[n ^u 8 bloodless face2 8 be>d 0 torn1 & twi/$ into knots2 8 eyes %one ) a t]rible light2 8 unwa%$ fle% crackl$ ) ! fev] t burnt him up4 ,eight--n9e--!n4 ,if x 0 n a trick to fright5 him1 & ^? 7 ! real h\rs tread+ on ea* o!r's heels1 :]e w\ld he be1 :5 !y came r\nd aga96 ,elev56 ,ano!r /ruck1 be=e ! voice ( ! previ\s h\r _h ceas$ to vibrate4 ,at eight1 he w\ld be ! only m\rn] 9 8 own fun]al tra92 at elev5-- ,^? dreadful walls ( ,newgate1 :i* h hidd5 s mu* mis]y & su* unspeakable angui%1 n only f ! eyes1 b1 too (t51 & too long1 f ! ?\ghts1 ( m51 nev] held s dread a spectacle z t4 ,! few :o l+]$ z !y pass$1 & wond]$ :at ! man 0 do+ :o 0 to be hang$ to-morr[1 w\ld h slept b ill t night1 if !y c\ld h se5 him4 ,f e>ly 9 ! ev5+ until ne>ly midnight1 little gr\ps ( two & ?ree pres5t$ !mselves at ! lodge-gate1 & inquir$1 ) anxi\s faces1 :e!r any reprieve _h be5 receiv$4 ,^! be+ answ]$ 9 ! negative1 communicat$ ! welcome intellig5ce to clu/]s 9 ! /reet1 :o po9t$ out to "o ano!r ! door f :i* he mu/ come out1 & %[$ :]e ! scaffold w\ld be built1 &1 walk+ ) unwill+ /eps away1 turn$ back to conjure up ! sc5e4 ,by degrees !y fell (f1 "o by "o2 &1 = an h\r1 9 ! dead ( night1 ! /reet 0 left to solitude & d>kness4 ,! space be=e ! prison 0 cle>$1 & a few /rong b>ri]s1 pa9t$ black1 _h be5 already ?r[n across ! road to break ! pressure ( ! expect$ cr[d1 :5 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ & ,oliv] appe>$ at ! wicket1 & pres5t$ an ord] ( admission to ! prison]1 sign$ by "o ( ! %]iffs4 ,!y 7 imm$iately admitt$ into ! lodge4 #8,is ! "y g5tleman to come too1 sir8' said ! man ^: duty x 0 to conduct !m4 #8,x's n a sight = *ildr51 sir4' #8,x is n inde$1 my fri5d1' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[2 #8b my bus9ess ) ?is man is intimately connect$ ) him2 & z ?is *ild has se5 him 9 ! full c>e] ( 8 success & villa9y1 ,i ?9k x z well--ev5 at ! co/ ( "s pa9 & fe>--t he %\ld see him n[4' ,^! few words _h be5 said ap>t1 s z to be inaudible to ,oliv]4 ,! man t\*$ 8 hat2 & glanc+ at ,oliv] ) "s curi\sity1 op5$ ano!r gate1 opposite to t by :i* !y _h ent]$1 & l$ !m on1 ?r\gh d>k & w9d+ ways1 t[>ds ! cells4 #8,?is1' said ! man1 /opp+ 9 a gloomy passage :]e a c\ple ( workm5 7 mak+ "s prep>ations 9 pr(\nd sil5ce--#8?is is ! place he passes ?r\gh4 ,if y /ep ?is way1 y c see ! door he goes out at4' ,he l$ !m into a /one kit*51 fitt$ ) copp]s = dress+ ! prison food1 & po9t$ to a door4 ,!re 0 an op5 grat+ above x1 ?r\gh :i* came ! s\nd ( m5's voices1 m+l$ ) ! noise ( hamm]+1 & ! ?r[+ d[n ( bo>ds4 ,!re 7 putt+ up ! scaffold4 ,f ?is place1 !y pass$ ?r\gh sev]al /rong gates1 op5$ by o!r turnkeys f ! inn] side2 &1 hav+ ent]$ an op5 y>d1 asc5d$ a flight ( n>r[ /eps1 & came into a passage ) a r[ ( /rong doors on ! left h&4 ,motion+ !m to rema9 :]e !y 71 ! turnkey knock$ at "o ( ^! ) 8 bun* ( keys4 ,! two att5dants1 aft] a little :isp]+1 came out into ! passage1 /ret*+ !mselves z if glad ( ! tempor>y relief1 & motion$ ! visitors to foll[ ! jail] into ! cell4 ,!y did s4 ,! condemn$ crim9al 0 seat$ on 8 b$1 rock+ himself f side to side1 ) a c\nt5ance m l t ( a sn>$ bea/ ?an ! face ( a man4 ,8 m9d 0 evid5tly w&]+ to 8 old life1 = he cont9u$ to mutt]1 )\t appe>+ consci\s ( _! pres5ce o!rwise ?an z a "p ( 8 vision4 #8,good boy1 ,*>ley--well done--' he mumbl$4 #8,oliv]1 too1 ha6 ha6 ha6 ,oliv] too--q ! g5tleman n[--q !--take t boy away to b$6' ,! jail] took ! dis5gag$ h& ( ,oliv]2 &1 :isp]+ him n to be al>m$1 look$ on )\t speak+4 #8,take him away to b$6' cri$ ,fag94 #8,d y he> me1 "s ( y8 ,he has be5 !--!--someh[ ! cause ( all ?is4 ,x's wor? ! money to br+ him up to x--,bolt]'s ?roat1 ,bill2 nev] m9d ! girl--,bolt]'s ?roat z deep z y c cut4 ,saw 8 head (f6' #8,fag91' said ! jail]4 #8,t's me6' cri$ ! ,jew1 fall+ in/antly1 into ! attitude ( li/5+ he _h assum$ ^u 8 trial4 #8,an old man1 my ,"l2 a v old1 old man6' #8,"h1' said ! turnkey1 lay+ 8 h& ^u 8 brea/ to keep him d[n4 #8,"h's somebody wants to see y1 to ask y "s que/ions1 ,i suppose4 ,fag91 ,fag96 ,are y a man8' #8,i %an't be "o long1' he repli$1 look+ up ) a face reta9+ no human expression b rage & t]ror4 #8,/rike !m all dead6 ,:at "r h !y to but*] me8' ,z he spoke he caught sight ( ,oliv] & ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 ,%r9k+ to ! fur!/ corn] ( ! seat1 he dem&$ to "k :at !y want$ !re4 #8,/eady1' said ! turnkey1 /ill hold+ him d[n4 #8,n[1 sir1 tell him :at y want4 ,quick1 if y please1 = he gr[s worse z ! "t gets on4' #8,y h "s pap]s1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[ advanc+1 #8:i* 7 plac$ 9 y\r h&s1 = bett] security1 by a man call$ ,monks4' #8,x's all a lie toge!r1' repli$ ,fag94 #8,i hav5't "o--n "o4' #8,= ! love ( ,god1' said ,mr4 ,br[nl[ solemnly1 #8d n say t n[1 ^u ! v v]ge ( dea?2 b tell me :]e !y are4 ,y "k t ,sikes is dead2 t ,monks has confess$2 t !re is no hope ( any fur!r ga94 ,:]e are ^? pap]s8' #8,oliv]1' cri$ ,fag91 beckon+ to him4 #8,"h1 "h6 ,let me :isp] to y4' #8,i am n afraid1' said ,oliv] 9 a l[ voice1 z he rel9qui%$ ,mr4 ,br[nl['s h&4 #8,! pap]s1' said ,fag91 draw+ ,oliv] t[>ds him1 #8are 9 a canvas bag1 9 a hole a little way up ! *imney 9 ! top front-room4 ,i want to talk to y1 my de>4 ,i want to talk to y4' #8,yes1 yes1' return$ ,oliv]4 #8,let me say a pray]4 ,d6 ,let me say "o pray]4 ,say only "o1 ^u y\r knees1 ) me1 & we w talk till morn+4' #8,outside1 outside1' repli$ ,fag91 pu%+ ! boy be=e him t[>ds ! door1 & look+ vacantly ov] 8 head4 #8,say ,i've gone to sleep--!y'll believe y4 ,y c get me out1 if y take me s4 ,n[ !n1 n[ !n6' #8,oh6 ,god =give ?is wret*$ man6' cri$ ! boy ) a bur/ ( te>s4 #8,t's "r1 t's "r1' said ,fag94 #8,t'll help u on4 ,?is door fir/4 ,if ,i %ake & tremble1 z we pass ! gall[s1 don't y m9d1 b hurry on4 ,n[1 n[1 n[6' #8,h y no?+ else to ask him1 sir8' inquir$ ! turnkey4 #8,no o!r "q1' repli$ ,mr4 ,br[nl[4 #8,if ,i hop$ we c\ld recall him to a s5se ( 8 position--' #8,no?+ w d t1 sir1' repli$ ! man1 %ak+ 8 head4 #8,y _h bett] leave him4' ,! door ( ! cell op5$1 & ! att5dants return$4 #8,press on1 press on1' cri$ ,fag94 #8,s(tly1 b n s sl[4 ,fa/]1 fa/]6' ,! m5 laid h&s ^u him1 & dis5gag+ ,oliv] f 8 grasp1 held him back4 ,he /ruggl$ ) ! p[] ( desp]ation1 = an in/ant2 & !n s5t up cry ^u cry t p5etrat$ ev5 ^? massive walls1 & rang 9 _! e>s until !y rea*$ ! op5 y>d4 ,x 0 "s "t be=e !y left ! prison4 ,oliv] ne>ly swoon$ aft] ?is frightful sc5e1 & 0 s weak t = an h\r or m1 he _h n ! /r5g? to walk4 ,day 0 dawn+ :5 !y aga9 em]g$4 ,a great multitude _h already assembl$2 ! w9d[s 7 fill$ ) p1 smok+ & play+ c>ds to beguile ! "t2 ! cr[d 7 pu%+1 qu>rell+1 jok+4 ,ev]y?+ told ( life & animation1 b "o d>k clu/] ( objects 9 ! c5tre ( all--! black /age1 ! cross-beam1 ! rope1 & all ! hide\s app>atus ( dea?4 ,,*apt] ,,liii -- ,,& ,,la/ ,! =tunes ( ^? :o h figur$ 9 ?is tale are ne>ly clos$4 ,! little t rema9s to _! hi/orian to relate1 is told 9 few & simple words4 ,be=e ?ree mon?s _h pass$1 ,rose ,flem+ & ,h>ry ,maylie 7 m>ri$ 9 ! village *ur* :i* 0 h5ce=? to be ! sc5e ( ! "y cl]gyman's lab\rs2 on ! same day !y ent]$ into possession ( _! new & happy home4 ,mrs4 ,maylie took up h] abode ) h] son & daught]-9-law1 to enjoy1 dur+ ! tranquil rema9d] ( h] days1 ! greate/ felicity t age & wor? c "k--! contemplation ( ! happ9ess ( ^? on :om ! w>me/ affections & t5d]e/ c>es ( a well-sp5t life1 h be5 unceas+ly be/[$4 ,x appe>$1 on full & c>eful inve/igation1 t if ! wreck ( prop]ty rema9+ 9 ! cu/ody ( ,monks 7:i* _h nev] prosp]$ ei!r 9 8 h&s or 9 ^? ( 8 "m7 7 equally divid$ betwe5 himself & ,oliv]1 x w\ld yield1 to ea*1 little m ?an ?ree ?\s& p\nds4 ,by ! provisions ( 8 fa!r's w1 ,oliv] w\ld h be5 entitl$ to ! :ole2 b ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 unwill+ to deprive ! eld] son ( ! opportunity ( retriev+ 8 =m] vices & pursu+ an hone/ c>e]1 propos$ ?is mode ( di/ribution1 to :i* 8 "y *>ge joyfully acc$$4 ,monks1 /ill be>+ t assum$ "n1 retir$ ) 8 portion to a di/ant "p ( ! ,new ,_w2 :]e1 hav+ quickly squ&]$ x1 he once m fell into 8 old c\rses1 &1 aft] und]go+ a long conf9em5t = "s fre% act ( fraud & knav]y1 at l5g? sunk "u an attack ( 8 old disord]1 & di$ 9 prison4 ,z f> f home1 di$ ! *ief rema9+ memb]s ( 8 fri5d ,fag9's gang4 ,mr4 ,br[nl[ adopt$ ,oliv] z 8 son4 ,remov+ ) him & ! old h\sekeep] to )9 a mile ( ! p>sonage-h\se1 :]e 8 de> fri5ds resid$1 he gratifi$ ! only rema9+ wi% ( ,oliv]'s w>m & e>ne/ he>t1 & ?us l9k$ toge!r a little society1 ^: condition approa*$ z ne>ly to "o ( p]fect happ9ess z c ev] be kn[n 9 ?is *ang+ _w4 ,soon aft] ! m>riage ( ! "y p1 ! wor?y doctor return$ to ,*]tsey1 :]e1 b]eft ( ! pres5ce ( 8 old fri5ds1 he w\ld h be5 discont5t$ if 8 temp]am5t _h admitt$ ( su* a feel+2 & w\ld h turn$ q peevi% if he _h kn[n h[4 ,= two or ?ree mon?s1 he cont5t$ himself ) h9t+ t he fe>$ ! air began to disagree ) him2 !n1 f9d+ t ! place really no long] 01 to him1 :at x _h be51 he settl$ 8 bus9ess on 8 assi/ant1 took a ba*elor's cottage outside ! village ( :i* 8 "y fri5d 0 pa/or1 & in/antane\sly recov]$4 ,"h he took to g>d5+1 plant+1 fi%+1 c>p5t]+1 & v>i\s o!r pursuits ( a simil> k9d3 all und]tak5 ) 8 *>act]i/ic impetuosity4 ,9 ea* & all he has s9ce become fam\s ?r\gh\t ! neighborhood1 z a mo/ pr(\nd au?ority4 ,be=e 8 removal1 he _h manag$ to contract a /rong fri5d%ip = ,mr4 ,grimwig1 :i* t ecc5tric g5tleman cordially reciprocat$4 ,he is accord+ly visit$ by ,mr4 ,grimwig a great _m times 9 ! c\rse ( ! ye>4 ,on all su* occasions1 ,mr4 ,grimwig plants1 fi%es1 & c>p5t]s1 ) great ard\r2 do+ ev]y?+ 9 a v s+ul> & unprec$5t$ mann]1 b always ma9ta9+ ) 8 fav\rite assev]ation1 t 8 mode is ! "r "o4 ,on ,sundays1 he nev] fails to criticise ! s]mon to ! "y cl]gyman's face3 always in=m+ ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 9 /rict confid5ce aft]w>ds1 t he consid]s x an excell5t p]=mance1 b deems x z well n to say s4 ,x is a /&+ & v fav\rite joke1 = ,mr4 ,br[nl[ to rally him on 8 old prophecy conc]n+ ,oliv]1 & to rem9d him ( ! night on :i* !y sat ) ! wat* betwe5 !m1 wait+ 8 return2 b ,mr4 ,grimwig cont5ds t he 0 "r 9 ! ma91 &1 9 pro( !re(1 rem>ks t ,oliv] did n come back aft] all2 :i* always calls =? a laugh on 8 side1 & increases 8 good hum\r4 ,mr4 ,noah ,claypole3 receiv+ a free p>don f ! ,cr[n 9 consequ5ce ( be+ admitt$ approv] aga9/ ,fag93 & consid]+ 8 pr(ession n altoge!r z safe a "o z he c\ld wi%3 01 = "s little "t1 at a loss = ! means ( a livelihood1 n burd5$ ) too mu* "w4 ,aft] "s consid]ation1 he w5t into bus9ess z an ,in=m]1 9 :i* call+ he realises a g5teel subsi/5ce4 ,8 plan is1 to walk out once a week dur+ *ur* "t att5d$ by ,*>lotte 9 respectable attire4 ,! lady fa9ts away at ! doors ( *>itable publicans1 & ! g5tleman be+ accommodat$ ) ?ree-p5ny wor? ( br&y to re/ore h]1 lays an in=mation next day1 & pockets half ! p5alty4 ,sometimes ,mr4 ,claypole fa9ts himself1 b ! result is ! same4 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,bumble1 depriv$ ( _! situations1 7 gradually r$uc$ to great indig5ce & mis]y1 & f9ally became paup]s 9 t v same workh\se 9 :i* !y _h once lord$ x ov] o!rs4 ,mr4 ,bumble has be5 he>d to say1 t 9 ?is rev]se & degradation1 he has n ev5 spirits to be ?ankful = be+ sep>at$ f 8 wife4 ,z to ,mr4 ,giles & ,brittles1 !y /ill rema9 9 _! old po/s1 al?\gh ! =m] is bald1 & ! la/-nam$ boy q grey4 ,!y sleep at ! p>sonage1 b divide _! att5tions s equally among its inmates1 & ,oliv] & ,mr4 ,br[nl[1 & ,mr4 ,losb]ne1 t to ?is day ! villag]s h nev] be5 able to discov] to :i* e/abli%m5t !y prop]ly belong4 ,ma/] ,*>les ,bates1 appall$ by ,sikes's crime1 fell into a tra9 ( reflection :e!r an hone/ life 0 n1 aft] all1 ! be/4 ,arriv+ at ! conclusion t x c]ta9ly 01 he turn$ 8 back ^u ! sc5es ( ! pa/1 resolv$ to am5d x 9 "s new sph]e ( action4 ,he /ruggl$ h>d1 & suff]$ mu*1 = "s "t2 b1 hav+ a cont5t$ disposition1 & a good purpose1 succe$$ 9 ! end2 &1 f be+ a f>m]'s drudge1 & a c>ri]'s lad1 he is n[ ! m]rie/ "y grazi] 9 all ,nor?ampton%ire4 ,& n[1 ! h& t traces ^! words1 falt]s1 z x approa*es ! conclusion ( its task2 & w\ld weave1 = a little long] space1 ! ?read ( ^! adv5tures4 ,i w\ld fa9 l+] yet ) a few ( ^? among :om ,i h s long mov$1 & %>e _! happ9ess by endeav\r+ to depict x4 ,i w\ld %[ ,rose ,maylie 9 all ! bloom & grace ( e>ly womanhood1 %$d+ on h] seclud$ pa? 9 life s(t & g5tle light1 t fell on all :o trod x ) h]1 & %one into _! he>ts4 ,i w\ld pa9t h] ! life & joy ( ! fire-side circle & ! lively summ] gr\p2 ,i w\ld foll[ h] ?r\gh ! sultry fields at noon1 & he> ! l[ tones ( h] sweet voice 9 ! moonlit ev5+ walk2 ,i w\ld wat* h] 9 all h] goodness & *>ity abroad1 & ! smil+ untir+ dis*>ge ( dome/ic duties at home2 ,i w\ld pa9t h] & h] dead si/]'s *ild happy 9 _! love = "o ano!r1 & pass+ :ole h\rs toge!r 9 pictur+ ! fri5ds :om !y _h s sadly lo/2 ,i w\ld summon be=e me1 once aga91 ^? joy\s little faces t clu/]$ r\nd h] knee1 & li/5 to _! m]ry prattle2 ,i w\ld recall ! tones ( t cle> laugh1 & conjure up ! sympa?is+ te> t gli/5$ 9 ! s(t blue eye4 ,^!1 & a ?\s& looks & smiles1 & turns ( ?\ght & spee*--,i w\ld fa9 recall !m e "o4 ,h[ ,mr4 ,br[nl[ w5t on1 f day to day1 fill+ ! m9d ( 8 adopt$ *ild ) /ores ( k1 & becom+ atta*$ to him1 m & m1 z 8 nature develop$ itself1 & %[$ ! ?riv+ se$s ( all he wi%$ him to become--h[ he trac$ 9 him new traits ( 8 e>ly fri5d1 t awak5$ 9 8 own bosom old remembrances1 melan*oly & yet sweet & soo?+--h[ ! two orphans1 tri$ by adv]sity1 rememb]$ its lessons 9 m]cy to o!rs1 & mutual love1 & f]v5t ?anks to ,him :o _h protect$ & pres]v$ !m--^! are all matt]s :i* ne$ n to be told4 ,i h said t !y 7 truly happy2 & )\t /rong affection & humanity ( he>t1 & gratitude to t ,be+ ^: code is ,m]cy1 & ^: great attribute is ,b5evol5ce to all ?+s t brea!1 happ9ess c nev] be atta9$4 ,)9 ! alt> ( ! old village *ur* !re /&s a :ite m>ble tablet1 :i* be>s z yet b "o ^w3 #8,,agnes4' ,!re is no c(f9 9 t tomb2 & may x be _m1 _m ye>s1 be=e ano!r "n is plac$ above x6 ,b1 if ! spirits ( ! ,dead ev] come back to e>?1 to visit spots hall[$ by ! love--! love beyond ! grave--( ^? :om !y knew 9 life1 ,i believe t ! %ade ( ,agnes sometimes hov]s r\nd t solemn nook4 ,i believe x none ! less because t nook is 9 a ,*ur*1 & %e 0 weak & err+4 ,,! ,,mis]',s ,,daught] ,a ,tale ,by ,william ,h>rison ,a9swor? ,au?or ,( #8,! ,t[] ,( ,london' l#hdb #8,! del9eation ( su* *>act]s z ^! ,i consid] z v moral in/ruction to mank9d1 & a lesson m demon/rative ( ! p]fect vanity ( unus$ weal?1 ?an has lately be5 pres5t$ to ! public4'--,topham's ,life ( ,elwes4 ,o!r & light] portions ( ! ,tale ref] to ! adv5tures ( a "y man on 8 fir/ introduction to t[n life ab\t ! middle ( ! eighte5? c5tury1 :5 ,ranelagh 0 9 its z5i?1 & ,vauxhall & ,m>ylebone ,g>d5s 9 vogue2 :5 ! ,?ames boa/$ its ,folly2 & :5 c(fee-h\ses fill$ ! place ( clubs4 ,! descriptions ,i believe to be tol]ably accurate2 & !y are at all ev5ts c>efully done1 ) ! view ( giv+ a correct idea ( ! mann]s1 habits1 & pursuits ( our great-gr&fa!rs & great-gr&mo!rs4 ,temptations to pleasurable excess 7 no d\bt suffici5tly abundant !n4 ,,r&ulph ,,crew--,,! ,,mis]',s ,,dwell+ ,,9 ,,! ,,little ,,sanctu>y ,9 a l>ge1 crazy1 old-fa%ion$ h\se at ! corn] ( ! ,little ,sanctu>y 9 ,we/m9/]1 & fac+ ! abbey1 dwelt1 9 ! ye> #agdd1 a p]son nam$ ,sc>ve4 ,f 8 extraord9>y p5uri\s habits1 he receiv$ ! appellation ( ,/>ve1 & 0 g5]ally d5om9at$ by 8 neighb\rs #8,mis] ,/>ve4' ,few1 if any1 ( ^? :o ?us designat$ him1 knew mu* ab\t him1 none ( !m be+ all[$ to cross 8 ?re%old2 b !re 0 an air1 ev5 ext]nally1 ab\t 8 dwell+1 /rongly indicative ( 8 p>simoni\s "*4 ,mo/ ( ! w9d[s 9 ! upp] /ories1 :i*1 z is usual ) habitations ( t date1 f> ov]hung ! l[]1 7 bo>d$ up2 & ^? n ?us clos$ 7 s cov]$ ) du/ & dirt t x 0 impossible to disc]n any object ?r\gh !m4 ,_m p>ts ( ! build+ 7 9 a ru9\s condition1 &1 :]e ! dilapidations 7 n dang]\s1 7 left 9 t /ate2 b :]ev] "s repairs 7 absolutely necess>y to keep ! /ructure toge!r1 !y 7 made 9 ! readie/ & *eape/ mann]4 ,! por* alone pres]v$ its orig9al "*4 ,x project$ f> beyond ! door-way1 & 0 ornam5t$ ) ! arms ( a =m] occupant ( ! habitation1 c>v$ 9 bold relief 9 oak1 & support$ by two m]maids sculptur$ 9 ! same wood4 ,all ! l[] w9d[s 7 /rongly grat$1 & d>k5$ l ! upp] ) long-accumulat$ du/4 ,! door 0 kept con/antly bolt$ & b>r$1 ev5 9 ! daytime2 & ! :ole build+ _h a d+y1 dismal1 & dungeon-l aspect4 ,,r&ulph ,,crew ,,deliv]+ ,,! ,,packet ,,to ,,mr4 ,,sc>ve--,,! ,,mis] ,,& ,,8 ,,daught]---,,r&ulph ,,deliv]s ,,! ,,packet ,,to ,,! ,,=m] ,foll[+ 8 conductor along ! passage1 ! bo>ds ( :i*1 be+ totally de/itute ( c>pet or clo?1 s\nd$ holl[ly b5ea? _! feet1 ,r&ulph ,crew glanc$ at ! b>e walls1 ! du/y & cobweb-fe/oon$ ceil+1 & ! /aircase1 z devoid ( cov]+ z ! passage1 & c\ld n b admit t ! acc\nt giv5 him by ! b>b] ( ,mr4 ,sc>ve's mis]ly habits 0 n exagg]at$4 ,little "t1 h[ev]1 0 all[$ him = reflection4 ,jacob m>*$ quickly on1 & pu%+ op5 a door on ! "r1 u%]$ him into 8 ma/]'s pres5ce4 ,mr4 ,sc>ve 0 an old man1 & look$ mu* old] ?an he really 0--be+ only sixty-five1 :]eas he appe>$ l eighty4 ,8 frame 0 p9*$ z if by self-d5ial1 & pret]naturally )]$ & %rivell$2 & !re 0 a ?91 hagg>d1 & almo/ hungry look ab\t 8 face1 extremely pa9ful to contemplate4 ,8 features 7 /rongly m>k$1 & %>p1 & 8 eye1 grey1 ke51 & pi]c+4 ,he 0 dress$ 9 a ?read-b>e clo? robe1 trimm$ ) sable1 & wore a velvet nightcap1 l9$ ) cotton1 on 8 head4 ,! re/ ( 8 habilim5ts 7 d>n$ & pat*$ 9 an unseemly mann]4 ,beside him 0 a small table1 on :i* 0 laid a ragg$ & dirty clo?1 cov]$ ) ! rema9s ( 8 scanty meal1 :i* ,r&ulph's arrival _h int]rupt$4 ,"p ( a /ale loaf1 a slice ( *eese1 & a little salt con/itut$ ! repa/4 ,ev]y?+ 9 ! room bespoke ! av>ici\s "* ( its own]4 ,! panell$ walls 7 )\t hang+s or decoration ( any k9d4 ,! room itself1 x 0 evid5t1 _h kn[n bett] days & ri*] g>niture4 ,x 0 pla91 b h&some 9 its "*1 & boa/$ a l>ge & well-c>v$ *imney-piece1 & a w9d[ fill$ ) /a9$ glass display+ ! armorial be>+s ( ! =m] possessor ( ! h\se1 ?\gh n[ pat*$ 9 _m places ) pap]1 & /opp$ up 9 o!rs ) rags4 ,?is w9d[ 0 /rongly grat$1 & ! b>s 7 secur$ 9 _! turn by a l>ge padlock1 plac$ inside ! room4 ,ov] ! *imney-piece 7 plac$ a c\ple ( l>ge blue & :ite *9a bottles1 ) dri$ ev]la/+ fl[]s /uck 9 ! necks4 ,!re 7 only two *airs 9 ! room & a /ool4 ,! be/ *air 0 appropriat$ by ! mis] himself4 ,x 0 an old-fa%ion$ affair1 ) great wood5 arms1 & a h>d lea!rn back1 poli%$ l a well-black$ %oe by frequ5t use4 ,a few coals1 c>efully pil$ into a little pyramid1 burnt )9 ! b>s1 z if to %[ ! empt9ess ( ! grate1 & diffus$ a slight gleam1 l a mock+ laugh1 b no sort ( heat4 ,beside x sat ,mrs4 ,cl9ton1 an eld]ly maid5 lady1 almo/ z w9try-look+ & p9*$ z h] bro!r-9-law4 ,?is antiquat$ lady _h a long ?9 neck & a sk9 z yell[ z p>*m5t2 b ! expression ( h] c\nt5ance1 ?\gh r %>p & fro/y1 0 k9dly4 ,%e wore a close-fitt+ g[n ( d>k camlet1 ) %ort tight sleeves1 t by no means conceal$ ! angul>ities ( h] figure4 ,h] hair1 :i* 0 /ill d>k z 9 h] y\?1 0 ga!r$ up closely beh9d1 & surm\nt$ by ! small musl9 cap !n 9 vogue4 ,! object1 h[ev]1 t *iefly rivet$ ,r&ulph's att5tion on 8 entrance 0 nei!r ! mis] himself nor 8 si/]-9-law--x 0 8 daught]4 ,h] beauty 0 s extraord9>y t x act$ l a surprise ^u him1 occasion+ a ?rill ( delight1 m+l$ ) a feel+ ( emb>rassm5t4 ,ris+ z he ent]$ ! room1 %e gracefully1 & ) mu* natural dignity1 return$ 8 salutation1 :i*1 ?r\gh inadv]t5ce1 he address$ almo/ exclusively to h]4 ,hilda ,sc>ve's age might be guess$ at n9ete54 ,%e 0 tall1 exquisitely proportion$1 ) a pale cle> complexion1 set (f by h] ri* rav5 tresses1 :i*1 totally unre/ra9$1 %[]$ d[n 9 a ?ick cl\d ov] h] %\ld]s4 ,h] eyes 7 l>ge & d>k1 lum9\s1 b /eady1 & indicat$ firmness ( "*4 ,h] look 0 grave & s$ate1 & !re 0 great det]m9ation 9 h] beautifully =m$ b closely compress$ lips4 ,h] aspect & deportm5t exhibit$ ! mo/ p]fect self-comm&1 & :atev] effect might be produc$ ^u h] by ! sudd5 entrance ( ! h&some visitor1 n a glance 0 suff]$ to reveal x1 :ile he1 on ! contr>y1 c\ld n repress ! admiration excit$ by h] beauty4 ,he 01 h[ev]1 spe$ily recall$ to himself by ! mis]1 :o1 rapp+ ! table impati5tly1 exclaim$1 9 a qu]ul\s tone-- #8,y\r bus9ess1 sir8--y\r bus9ess8' ,illu/ration3 #jbef #8,i h come to deliv] ?is to y1 sir1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 produc+ a small packet1 & h&+ x to ! mis]4 #8,i %\ld tell y1 sir1' he add$1 9 a voice ( emotion1 #8t x 0 my fa!r's wi% t ?is packet %\ld be giv5 to y a ye> aft] 8 dea?--b n be=e4' #8,& y\r fa!r's "n1' cri$ ! mis]1 b5d+ eag]ly =w>d1 & %ad+ 8 eyes s z to enable him to see ! "y man m di/9ctly1 #80--0----' #8,! same z my own1 ,r&ulph ,crew1' 0 ! reply4 #8,graci\s heav56' exclaim$ ! mis]1 fall+ back 9 8 *air1 #8& is he dead8--my fri5d--my old fri5d6' & he press$ 8 h& to 8 face1 z if to hide 8 emotion4 ,hilda b5t anxi\sly ov] him1 & tri$ to soo! him1 b he pu%$ h] g5tly away4 #8,hav+ dis*>g$ my mission1 ,i w n[ take my leave1' said ,r&ulph1 aft] a slight pause1 dur+ :i* he look$ on 9 sil5t a/oni%m5t4 #8,i w call at "s o!r "t1 ,miss ,sc>ve1 to speak to y\r fa!r respect+ ! packet4' #8,no1 /ay6' cri$ ,hilda ha/ily4 #8,"s old & secret spr+ ( affection has be5 t\*$4 ,i entreat y to wait till he recov]s4 ,he w be bett] pres5tly4' #8,he is bett] n[1' repli$ ! mis]1 uncov]+ 8 face2 #8! fit is pa/2 b x 0 %>p :ile x la/$4 ,r&ulph ,crew1' he add$ fa9tly1 & /ret*+ out 8 ?9 h& to him1 #8,i am glad to see y4 ,ye>s ago1 ,i knew y\r fa!r well4 ,b unhappy circum/ances sep>at$ u1 & s9ce !n ,i h se5 no?+ ( him4 ,i fanci$ him alive1 & well1 & happy1 & y\r sudd5 ann\ncem5t ( 8 dea? gave me a great %ock4 ,y\r fa!r 0 a good man1 ,r&ulph--a good man1 & a k9d "o4' #8,he 01 inde$1 sir1' rejo9$ ! "y man1 9 a brok5 voice1 ! te>s />t+ to 8 eyes4 #8,b some:at c>eless 9 money matt]s1 ,r&ulph--?\ghtless & extravagant1' pursu$ ! mis]4 #8,nay1 ,i mean no?+ disrespectful to 8 memory1' he add$1 see+ ! "y man's col\r height54 #8,8 faults 7 ^? ( an ov]-g5]\s nature4 ,he 0 no man's enemy b 8 own4 ,he once _h a f9e prop]ty1 b ,i fe> he dissipat$ x4' #8,at all ev5ts1 he greatly emb>rass$ x1 sir1' repli$ ,r&ulph2 #8& ,i lam5t to say t ! situation ( 8 affairs prey$ ^u 8 spirits1 & no d\bt ha/5$ 8 end4' #8,i fe>$ x w\ld be s1' said ! mis]1 %ak+ 8 head4 #8,b ! e/ates 7 entail$4 ,!y are y\rs n[1 & unemb>rass$4' #8,!y might h be5 s1 sir1' repli$ ! "y man2 #8b ,i h =egone ! advantage ,i c\ld h tak5 ( my fa!r's cr$itors1 & h plac$ ! e/ates 9 _! h&s1 & = _! b5efit4' #8,y don't mean to say y h be5 guilty ( su* incr$ible folly1 = ,i c call x no?+ else8' cri$ ! mis] 9 a %>p & angry tone1 & />t+ to 8 feet4 ,:at6 give ! e/ates to ! v m5 :o ru9$ y\r fa!r6 ,h y be5 ra% & unadvis$ en\gh to break d[n ! b>ri]s ! law _h built ar\nd y = y\r protection1 & let 9 ! enemy into ! v he>t ( ! citadel8 ,x is ! height ( folly--( madness6' #8,folly or n1 sir1' return$ ! "y man haughtily1 #8,i d n rep5t ! /ep ,i h tak54 ,mv fir/ consid]ation 0 to pres]ve ! memory ( my fa!r unblemi%$4' #8,unblemi%$6--p%aw6' cri$ ! mis]4 #8,y w\ld h cle>$ ! spots f y\r fa!r's "n mu* m effectually if y _h kept fa/ hold ( ! e/ates1 in/ead ( r$uc+ y\rself to ! condition ( a begg>4' #8,fa!r6' exclaim$ ,hilda uneasily--#8fa!r1 y speak too /rongly--mu* too /rongly4' #8,i am no begg>1 sir1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 ) difficulty repress+ 8 ang]1 #8nor w ,i all[ su* a t]m to be appli$ to me by y or any man4 ,f>ewell1 sir4' ,& he w\ld h left ! room1 if he _h n be5 deta9$ by ! implor+ looks ( ,hilda4 ,,r&ulph ,,crew ,,introduc$ ,,to ,,beau ,,villi]s ,,on ,,! ,,mall--,,/4 ,,james',s ,,p>k ,r&ulph & 8 two uncles salli$ =?1 &1 cross+ ,we/m9/] ,bridge1 %ap$ _! c\rse t[>ds ,sa9t ,james's ,p>k4 ,z !y pass$ ! ,little ,sanctu>y1 ,r&ulph c\ld n help gaz+ t[>ds ! dungeon-l dwell+ :i* en%r9$ h] :o _h made s deep an impression ^u him4 ,uncle ,abel notic$ 8 look1 & p>tly div9+ ! cause ( x1 said1 #8,rememb] :at ,i told y4 ,disobey me1 & y w rue x4' ,r&ulph w\ld h made "s reply1 b he 0 *eck$ by a significant glance f uncle ,trussell4 ,pass+ ?r\gh ! ,gate ,h\se1 !y ent]$ ! p>k by a small doorway at ! end ( ,pr9ce's ,c\rt4 ,x 0 n[ noon1 & a w>m & g5ial day4 ,! av5ues ( trees !n ext5d+ betwe5 ?is po9t & ,rosamond's ,pond 7 cr[d$ ) p]sons ( bo? sexes1 & ( all ranks1 summon$ =? by ! f95ess ( ! wea!r4 ,amus$ by ! sc5e1 ,r&ulph gaz$ ) mu* curiosity at all pres5t$ to 8 view4 ,pass+ by ! ,decoy1 ! p>ty skirt$ ! great canal1 & leav+ ,rosamond's ,pond on ! left1 proce$$ t[>ds ,buck+ham ,h\se4 ,j at ?is juncture1 uncle ,trussell caught sight ( a gay p>ty approa*+1 & exclaim$1 9 a joyful tone1 to 8 nephew1 #8,z ,i live1 we are mo/ =tunate6 ,!re is ! lead] ( fa%ion1 ,beau ,villi]s1 com+ t[>ds u4 ,y %all "k him1 nephew--y %all "k him4 ,! ladies he is walk+ ) are ,lady ,brabazon & ! ,hon\rable ,clem5t9a ,brabazon--a f9e girl1 ,clem5t9a--a rem>kably f9e girl2 p]fect 9 /yle & mann]s--q a toa/ among ! sp>ks4 ,! old fell[ at h] side1 ,sir ,s+leton ,sp9ke1 0 a great beau 9 8 "t1 ?\gh nev] equal to ,villi]s1 :o f> surpasses ev5 8 prototype1 ,beau ,field+1 9 /yle & ta/e4 ,y %all "k !m all4' #8,& nice acqua9tances y w make6' rem>k$ uncle ,abel sne]+ly4 #8,nev] m9d him1 ,r&ulph1' :isp]$ uncle ,trussell4 #8,if y "k ?is set1 & !y l y1 y may "k :om y please4 ,beau ,villi]s comm&s all society1 f ! highe/ d[n to--to------' ,,r&ulph ,,crew ,,introduc$ ,,to ,,beau ,,villi]s ,,on ,,! ,,mall--,,/4 ,,james',s ,,p>k #8,mr4 ,trussell ,bee*cr(t1' repli$ uncle ,abel4 #8,well1 d[n to me1 if y please1' rejo9$ uncle ,trussell1 #8& t %[s x does n ext5d too l[4 ,b1 ,r&ulph1 ,i beg y to look at ! beau4 ,did y ev] see a f9] man8' #8,he is v h&some1 c]ta9ly1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 #8& rem>kably well dress$4' #8,he is a great coxcomb1 a great rake1 & a great game/]1 ,r&ulph1' said uncle ,abel2 #8bew>e ( him4' #8,tu%1 nev] m9d :at he says1' rejo9$ uncle ,trussell1 :o really wi%$ to h ! clat ( introduc+ 8 h&some nephew to ! beau4 #8,come along6' ,s say+1 he took 8 nephew's arm & hurri$ him =w>d4 ,pu%+ _! way ?r\gh ! ?rong1 !y soon approa*$ ! s5try-box opposite ,buck+ham ,h\se1 ne> :i* !y enc\nt]$ ! p>ty 9 "q4 ,beau ,villi]s1 :o 01 inde$1 a rem>kably h&some man1 & dress$ 9 ! extremity ( ! mode1 wore an emboss$ velvet coat1 embroid]$ ) silv]1 ) broad cuffs simil>ly ornam5t$2 a :ite wai/coat ( ! ri*e/ silk1 likewise he$ ) silv]2 & tawny velvet bree*es1 p>tly cov]$ ) pe>l-col\r$ silk hose1 drawn above ! knee1 & secur$ ) silv] g>t]s4 ,8 dress 0 complet$ by %oes ( black ,spani% lea!r1 fa/5$ by l>ge diamond buckles1 & a sup]b ,ramillies p]iwig ( ! lighte/ flax5 hair1 :i* set (f 8 brilliant complexion & f9e eyes to admiration4 ,he c>ri$ a ?ree-corn]$ hat1 fr+$ ) fea!rs1 & a cl\d$ cane1 m\nt$ ) a valuable pebble4 ,ne> ! beau walk$ ,lady ,brabazon1 a gorge\s dame ( ab\t five-&-=ty1 & /ill possess$ ( great p]sonal attractions1 :i* %e omitt$ no means ( display+4 ,%e wore a hoop1 & a blue & silv] sat9 sack4 ,/ruck by ,r&ulph's figure at a di/ance1 %e _h po9t$ him out to ! beau1 :o !reupon v\*saf$ to look t[>ds him4 ,beh9d ,lady ,brabazon came h] daught]1 ,clem5t9a1 a v pretty & v affect$ blonde ( two-&-tw5ty1 ) an excessively delicate complexion1 fair hair1 summ] blue eyes1 & a v m9c+ gait4 ,%e 0 exquisitely dress$ 9 ! la/ new mode1 ) a small escallop$ lace cap1 h] hair crisply curl$ at ! sides1 a triple r[ ( pe>ls r\nd h] neck1 & a diamond cross atta*$ to ! *a92 & ?\gh %e pret5d$ to be int]e/$ 9 ! disc\rse ( ! old knight1 x 0 evid5t h] reg>ds 7 attract$ by ! h&some "y /rang]4 ,z to ! old beau1 he 01 inde$1 supremely ridicul\s4 ,he 0 attir$ 9 a ri*ly embroid]$ c9namon-col\r$ velvet coat1 ) fur cuffs ( a prepo/]\s size1 ea* z l>ge z a mod]n muff4 ,8 pantaloon legs 7 cov]$ ) p9k silk hose2 8 wr9kl$ features 7 r\g$ & bepat*$2 & 8 wig 0 ti$ ) a l>ge b[1 & _h su* an imm5se queue to x1 t x look$ z if a ,patagonian dragon-fly _h p]*$ on ! back ( 8 neck4 ,lady ,brabazon 0 att5d$ by a little black page1 9 a turban & ea/]n dress1 :o _h *>ge ( h] fav\rite lap-nile4 ,uncle ,abel drew on "o side to all[ ! introduction to take place1 & to witness x1 uncle ,trussell /epp$ =w>d1 & b[+ obsequi\sly to ,beau ,villi]s1 po9t$ to ,r&ulph1 #8,p]mit me1' he said1 #8to introduce my nephew1 ,mr4 ,r&ulph ,crew1 to y1 ,mr4 ,villi]s4 ,he is fre% f ! c\ntry4 ,b ev5 !re1 y\r reputation has rea*$ him4' ,illu/ration3 #jbfd #8,i am happy to make 8 acqua9tance1' repli$ ! beau1 c\rte\sly return+ ,r&ulph's b[1 & eye+ him curi\sly at ! same "t4 #8,on my fai?1 y\r lady%ip1' he add$ al\d to ,lady ,brabazon1 #8! "y man is n amiss1 b de/roy$ by 8 wret*$ equipm5ts & ru/ic air4' #8,i really ?9k some?+ may be made ( him1' return$ ,lady ,brabazon1 9 ! same l\d & confid5tial tone4 #8,mr4 ,trussell ,bee*cr(t1 introduce y\r nephew4' #8,) ! greate/ pleasure1 y\r lady%ip1' repli$ ,trussell1 obey+ h] behe/4 #8,come ) u1' said ,lady ,brabazon to ,r&ulph1 aft] ! c]emony _h be5 gone ?r\gh4 #8,my daught]--,mr4 ,crew1' %e add$1 z !y pass$ along4 #8,by ! bye1 :o 0 t /range old man ,i saw walk+ ) y j n[8' #8,:o8' rejo9$ ,r&ulph evasively1 = he felt a%am$1 he knew n :y1 ( ackn[l$g+ 8 uncle4 #8,!re he is1' said ,lady ,brabazon1 po9t+ h] fan backw>ds2 #8he is />+ h>d at u1 & looks exactly l a-- #8,x is my uncle ,abel1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 9 "s confusion4 #8,y\r uncle ,abel6' cri$ ,lady ,brabazon1 ) a scream ( :o /ood on 8 "r4 #8,!n ! soon] y get rid ( uncle ,abel ! bett]4' ,abel c\ld n he> ! words1 b he he>d ! laugh1 saw ! ge/ure1 z well z 8 nephew's confusion1 & knew t he 0 ! object ( x4 ,he turn$ away 9 ! opposite direction1 mutt]+ to himself z he w5t1 #8,s1 he has tak5 ! fir/ /ep4' ,,sir ,,bulkeley ,,price ,,br++ ,,! ,,mortgage ,,money ,,to ,,mr4 ,,sc>ve--,,! ,,paym5t ,,( ,,! ,,mortgage ,,money ,ne>ly an h\r hav+ elaps$1 ,mr4 ,sc>ve arose1 & call$ to ,jacob1 :o _h retir$ to ! cell>4 ,! summons n be+ answ]$ z exp$iti\sly z he desir$1 he call$ aga91 & ,jacob made 8 appe>ance bru%+ ! moi/ure f 8 lips1 & try+ to swall[ d[n a huge morsel t /uck 9 8 ?roat4 #8,y h be5 eat+1 rascal6' cri$ ! mis]1 #8& dr9k+ too6 ,faugh6 h[ ! knave smells ( be]6' #8,if ,i h be5 eat9' & dr9k9'1' said ,jacob1 cle>+ 8 ?roat by a viol5t ef=t1 #8x hasn't be5 at y\r exp5se4' #8,well1 g & see :at's o'clock1' said ! mis]1 :o did n appe> p>ticul>ly angry4 #8,:at's o'clock6' exclaim$ ,jacob1 ) surprise4 #8,:y1 ,i've liv$ ) y ^! tw5ty ye>s1 & nev] 0 s5t on su* a message be=e4 ,:at d y want to "k :at's o'clock =8' #8,:at's t to y1 sirrah8' rejo9$ ! mis]1 ) m ang] 9 8 words ?an 9 8 tones or looks4 #8,b ,i'll tell y ?us mu*1 ,i nev] 9 my life wi%$ a day to be pass$ s mu* z ,i d ?is4' #8,y excite my curiosity1 fa!r1' said ,hilda4 #8,:y d y wi% x pass$8' #8,because1 if a c]ta9 sum ( money is n paid to me be=e six o'clock1 ,i %all be ! possessor ( "o ( ! f9e/ e/ates 9 ,wales1' repli$ ! mis]4 #8,x mu/ n[ be five2 9 ano!r h\r ,i %all be safe--safe1 ,hilda6--! mortgage w be =eclos$--! e/ate1 m9e6 ,mr4 ,diggs w be "h at six4 ,if ,i obta9 ?is prize1 ,jacob1 y %all dr9k my heal? 9 ! glass ( w9e ,i put back 9 ! bottle4' #8,!n x'll be ! fir/ "t ,i ev] s drunk x1' repli$ ,jacob4 #8,take c>e x isn't ! la/1 y ?ankless v>let1' rejo9$ ! mis]4 #8,don't /& *att]+ !re6 ,g & see :at's o'clock4' ,z ,jacob dep>t$ to obey 8 injunction1 ,mr4 ,sc>ve pac$ to & fro )9 ! room1 rubb+ 8 h&s & *uckl+ to himself4 ,five m9utes ne>ly elaps$ be=e ,jacob return$2 & :5 he did s1 x 0 ) a c\nt5ance ( v peculi> significance4 #8,well1 is x five8' cri$ ! mis]4 #8,no1 x's f\rte51' repli$ ,jacob4 #8,f\rte56' exclaim$ ! mis]4 #8,:at d y mean8 ,y're drunk1 sirrah--drunk on ! promise ( a glass ( w9e4' #8,no1 ,i'm n1' repli$ ,jacob4 #8,i mean t !re is a troop ( f\rte5 horsem5 at ! door4 ,!re6--don't y he>'em8 ,!y make noise en\gh1 ,i %\ld ?9k4' ,& z he spoke1 a l\d knock+1 mix$ ) %\ts & laught]1 came s\nd+ d[n ! passage4 #8,x is ! mortgage money1 fa!r1' said ,hilda4 #8,x is--damnation6' cri$ ! mis]1 /amp+ on ! gr\nd4 #8,at fir/ ,i took ! troop = a gang ( highwaym51' said ,jacob1 #8:5 _! lead]1 a fat1 bloat$ old fell[1 calls out to me1 9 an imp]i\s tone1 8,tell y\r ma/]1 ! mis]10 says he1 8t ,sir ,bulkeley ,price has br\ght him 8 money4 ,he is n yet own] ( an e/ate 9 ,fl9t%ire40 ,& !n all 8 foll[]s bur/ out a laugh9'2 & ,i don't ?9k !y've done yet4' #8,curses on !m6' cri$ ! mis] furi\sly1 #8& on him too6 ,!y %an't ent] my dwell+4 ,i won't receive ! money4 ,s5d !m away6 ,tell !m ,i'm n at home1 ,jacob4' #8,x won't d1 sir1' repli$ ,jacob2 #8!y "k y're at home1 = ,i told'em s4 ,& z to refus+ ! money1 :y %\ld y d t8 ,!y h br\ght x 9 great bags--bags ( gold1 ( five hundr$ p\nds ea*4' #8,five hundr$ devils6' cri$ ! mis]1 foam+ ) rage4 #8,:at6 br+ su* a sum z t 9 broad day6 ,i %all be expos$ to all my pry+ neighb\rs4' #8,t y w1' rejo9$ ,jacob2 #8!y're all at ! w9d[s look+ on4 ,!re's ,mr4 ,deacle1 ! m]c]1 ov] ! way1 & 8 wife & daught]2 & ! inquisitive little b>b] next door2 & ! ironmong]'s wife & family at ! ,blackamoor's ,head2 & ! v9tn]'s at ! ,man-9-!-,moon1 &----' #8,hold y\r peace1' cri$ ! mis] furi\sly1 #8or ,i'll /rangle y6 ,i'll n be insult$ ?us by any man6 ,fet* me my sword6' #8,fa!r6' exclaim$ ,hilda1 #8:y d y excite y\rself ?us8 ,sir ,bulkeley ,price has b done :at 0 "r2 he has br\ght y back y\r money4' ,,sir ,,bulkeley ,,price ,,br++ ,,! ,,mortgage ,,money ,,to ,,mr4 ,,sc>ve #8,:at is x o'clock1 ,jacob8--did y asc]ta9 t8' cri$ ! mis]4 #8,n five1 sir1--n five1' repli$ ,jacob4 #8,oh6 p]dition seize him6 he is 9 "t1' cri$ ! mis]4 #8,b ,i'll be rev5g$4 ,i'll h 8 blood if ,i c't h ! e/ate4 ,my sword1 ,jacob6 ,:at6 y won't move8 ,nay1 !n1 ,i'll fet* x myself4' ,& op5+ a side door1 he ru%$ up a small flight ( /eps lead+ to 8 b$room4 #8,"s mis*ief w happ51 ,jacob1' cri$ ,hilda1 ) a t]rifi$ look4 #8,i nev] saw my fa!r s agitat$ be=e4 ,i'll g =? myself1 & entreat ,sir ,bulkeley to dep>t4' #8,don't expose y\rself to ! insults ( 8 s]vants1 miss1' rejo9$ ,jacob4 #8,i did n tell ma/] a qu>t] :at !y said ( him4' ,b despite 8 entreaties1 & ^? ( h] aunt1 :o also endeav\r$ to deta9 h]1 %e ru%$ =?1 foll[$ by ,jacob4 ,on ga9+ ! /reet1 ,hilda f\nd ,jacob's /atem5t p]fectly correct4 ,a troop ( f\rte5 horsem51 ) ,sir ,bulkeley ,price at _! head1 7 drawn up 9 front ( ! h\se4 ,mo/ ( !m 7 well m\nt$1 ?\gh a few ( ! numb] rode /\t ,wel% ponies4 ,all _h swords at _! sides1 & pi/ols 9 _! hol/]s1 z 0 ne$ful f ! am\nt ( money !y c>ri$2 e man hav+ be5 provid$ ) two bags1 ea* conta9+ five hundr$ p\nds 9 gold1 slung ov] 8 saddle-b[4 ,a pile ( ^! preci\s sacks lay at ! door1 & "s ( ! m5 7 n[ add+ to ! heap1 :ile o!rs 7 unsl++ bags f _! comrades' saddles4 ,! :ole company 7 9 high glee1 & laugh+ l\dly4 ,! lead] ( ! troop1 ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 0 a /\t portly g5tleman1 ^: swoll51 inflam$ *eeks & mulb]ry nose %[$ he 0 by no means indiff]5t to ! pleasures ( ! table4 ,a cl>et-col\r$ velvet rid+-coat1 button$ to ! ?roat1 display$ 8 full *e/ & r comm&+ figure to advantage2 :ile a well-p[d]$1 full-bottom$ p]iwig contra/$ /rongly ) 8 rubicund & fi]y visage4 ,hilda's appe>ance creat$ a great s5sation among ! look]s-on1 & especially attract$ ! att5tion ( ! b>b]1 :o 0 *att]+ ) ,mr4 ,deacle ab\t ! occurr5ce1 & ( ! fair ,?omas9e1 :o 0 lean+ out ( an upp] w9d[1 j above h] fa!r's sign ( ! ,?ree ,pigeons4 #8,!re's ,miss ,sc>ve6' cri$ ,pet]1 call+ to ,?omas9e4 #8,i see h]1' repli$ ! m]c]'s daught]4 #8,poor ?+1 h[ ,i pity h]--to be expos$ to su* insults6 ,i long to fly to h] assi/ance4' #8,d1 d6' cri$ ,pet]4 #8,i'll fly ) y4' #8,no1 don't1' said ,mr4 ,deacle2 #8y _h bett] n int]f]e4 ,"l bless me6 ,i wond] :at x all means8' ,he$less ( :at 0 pass+ ar\nd h]1 = %e he>d h] fa!r's furi\s voice 9 ! passage1 ,hilda ru%$ t[>d ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 &1 9 a tone ( ! mo/ e>ne/ entreaty1 cri$1 #8,oh1 sir1 ,i implore y to g away6 ,my fa!r is fe>fully inc5s$--"s mis*ief w happ56' #8,y are ,mr4 ,sc>ve's daught]1 ,i presume8' return$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 politely tak+ (f 8 hat4 #8,i %\ld nev] h suspect$ him ( own+ aught s beautiful4 ,b :y %\ld ,i g away1 ,miss ,sc>ve8 ,i am m]ely come to pay y\r fa!r a sum ( money :i* ,i borr[$ f him4' #8,b x is ! mann] ( pay+ x1 sir1--! public mann]--! exposure t inc5ses him1' cri$ ,hilda4 #8,i w\ld n = twice ! am\nt1 t ?is _h happ5$4' #8,i d>esay n1' repli$ ,sir ,bulkeley2 #8b y\r fa!r has =c$ me into ! measure4 ,my e/ate w\ld h be5 =feit$ if ,i _h n repaid ! money by six o'clock4 ,x is z unpleasant to me z x c be to him2 b ,i _h no alt]native4' ,at ?is mom5t a l\d angry cry 0 he>d at ! door1 & ! mis] appe>$1 br&i%+ 8 drawn sword at x4 ,8 mad c>e] 0 oppos$ by ,jacob1 ^: wig 0 knock$ (f 9 8 endeav\rs to pu% him backw>ds4 #8,villa96' cri$ ! mis]1 %ak+ 8 h& at ,sir ,bulkeley1 #8villa91 y %all rep5t y\r insol5ce6 ,release me1 ,jacob6 ,let me get at him6' #8,no1 y %an't6' repli$ ,jacob1 :o _h to ex]t all 8 /r5g?1 su* 0 ! mis]'s fury1 to keep him back4 ,mr4 ,sc>ve's vocif]ations ( rage 7 n[ dr[n$ by ! hoot+s & je]s ( ! ,wel% b>onet's att5dants1 :o did all 9 _! p[] to inc5se him fur!r4 ,t]rifi$ by ! cries1 ,hilda clasp$ h] h&s 9 agony1 & aga9 address$ h]self to ,sir ,bulkeley4 #8,z y are a g5tleman1 sir1 ,i besee* y to )draw1' %e said4 #8,su* an appeal1 & f su* lips1 is irresi/ible1' repli$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 aga9 rais+ 8 hat4 #8,he is no g5tleman1 ,hilda6' %riek$ h] fa!r1 :o ov]he>d :at 0 said4 #8,come away1 girl1 ,i comm& y--leave him to me6' #8,well cr[$1 old cock6' cri$ "o ( ! att5dants1 9 mock]y4 ,& all laugh$ je]+ly1 z be=e4 #8,hold y\r tongues1 y saucy knaves6' cri$ ,jacob1 fi]cely reg>d+ !m2 #8or z soon z ,i'm at lib]ty1 ,i'll break "s ( y\r addle pates4' #8,= pity's sake--g1 g6' cri$ ,hilda to ! b>onet1 #8& take ! money ) y4 ,ano!r "t w d = paym5t4' ,illu/ration3 #jbgb #8,p>don me1 ,miss ,sc>ve1' repli$ ,sir ,bulkeley2 #8ano!r "t w n d4 ,i mu/n't jeop>dise my e/ate4 ,mr4 ,sc>ve1' he %\t$ to ! mis]1 #8"h is y\r money--f\rte5 ?\s& p\nds1 9 gold4 ,fri5ds1' he add$1 look+ r\nd at ! cr[d ( spectators 9 ! /reet1 & at ! w9d[s1 #8,i call y all to witness t ?is money is paid be=e six o'clock4 ,i w take y\r ^w1 ,miss ,sc>ve1 = a receipt1 & = ! deliv]+ up ( ! mortgage de$s4' #8,take h5ce y\r money1 villa96' vocif]at$ ! mis]1 #8,i want none ( x4' ,?is exclamation 0 foll[$ by a ro> ( d]isive laught] f ! b>onet's att5dants4 #8,sil5ce !m--oh6 sil5ce !m1 sir6' cri$ ,hilda implor+ly4 ,sir ,bulkeley look$ maje/ically r\nd1 & 8 att5dants became in/antly mute4 ,at ! same "t1 ,jacob =c$ ,mr4 ,sc>ve into ! h\se2 & ,hilda1 ha/ily express+ h] ?anks to ! b>onet1 )drew4 ,9 a few seconds1 ! :ole ( ! bags ( money 7 collect$1 & plac$ on ! ?re%old4 ,sir ,bulkeley w\ld n1 h[ev]1 dep>t till ,jacob return$1 :5 he committ$ ! heap to 8 cu/ody4 #8,:at h y done ) y\r ma/]8' he ask$4 #8,he has fa9t$1 & 8 daught] is t5d+ him1' repli$ ,jacob4 #8,well1 take him t re/orative1' rejo9$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 po9t+ to ! money-bags2 #8x w spe$ily revive him4' ,s say+1 he rode (f ) 8 foll[]s1 amid ! acclamation ( ! spectators4 ,! same p]sons next began to hoot ,jacob1 & ev5 seem$ dispos$ to assail him2 b be+ n[ provid$ ) 8 crab-/ick1 he pres5t$ su* a m5ac+ & =midable appe>ance1 t ^? ne>e/ him slunk (f4 ,,hilda',s ,,visit ,,to ,,abel ,,bee*cr(t ,hilda yield$ at l5g? to h] aunt's entreaties1 & hav+ put on h] walk+ attire1 quitt$ ! h\se ) ,jacob4 ,in/ead ( go+ ov] ,we/m9/] ,bridge1 !y proce$$ to ,p>liam5t ,/airs1 :]e ,jacob said he _h a fri5d a wat]man1 :o w\ld l5d him a boat1 9 :i* !y c\ld cross ! riv]4 ,nor did he ass]t m ?an ! tru?4 ,on rea*+ ! /airs1 ! fir/ p]son he enc\nt]$ 0 ! fri5dly wat]man 9 "q1 :o1 on le>n+ 8 wi%es1 imm$iately ran d[n & got 8 skiff ready4 ,hav+ plac$ ,hilda )9 x1 ,jacob took (f 8 coat1 & ply+ ! o>s ) z mu* skill z ! be/ r[] on ! ,?ames c\ld h done1 spe$ily l&$ h] at ,lambe?1 & secur$ ! boat1 :]e he inquir$ ! way to ,mr4 ,bee*cr(t's h\se4 ,a walk ( a few seconds br\ght !m to x4 ,hilda's he>t trembl$ z %e knock$ at ! door2 b %e 0 reassur$ by ! k9dly aspect ( ,mr4 ,jukes1 :o answ]$ ! summons4 ,%e /at$ h] err& to ! butl]1 :o appe>$ n a little surpris$1 &1 inde$1 conf\nd$1 at ! ann\ncem5t ( h] "n4 ,aft] a %ort debate ) himself1 ,mr4 ,jukes said 8 ma/] 0 at home1 & %e %\ld see him2 &1 )\t m ado1 he l$ ! way to ! libr>y1 & ent]$ x1 foll[$ by ! o!rs4 ,abel 0 seat$ beside an old-fa%ion$ bookcase1 ! door ( :i* 0 op51 disclos+ a collection ( goodly tomes1 & _h plac$ ! book-/&1 support+ ! volume he 0 read+1 9 su* a position z to receive ! full light ( ! w9d[4 ,s mu* 0 he engag$ 9 8 /udies t he did n he> _! approa*4 ,9 ! ha/y glance ca/ by ,hilda at ! pictures on ! wall1 ! mo/ noticeable ( :i* 0 a copy ( ,rembr&t's #8,good ,sam>itan1' & a f9e pa9t+ on ! subject ( #8,timon ( ,a!ns1' %e ?\ght %e c\ld read some:at ( ! "* ( ! own] ( ! h\se4 ,little "t1 h[ev]1 0 all[$ h] = reflection1 = ,mr4 ,jukes1 advanc+ t[>ds 8 ma/]'s *air1 lean$ ov] x1 & :isp]$ a few words 9 8 e>4 #8,:at6--:o6--:o did y say8' exclaim$ ,abel1 half-clos+ ! book he 0 read+1 & look+ %>ply & anxi\sly r\nd4 #8,:o did y say1 ,jukes8' #8,miss ,sc>ve1 sir1' repli$ ! butl]2 #8%e has br\ght y a lett]4' #8,tell h] ,i won't receive x--won't op5 x6' cri$ ,abel4 #8,:y did y n s5d h] away8 ,:at br+s h] "h8' #8,y _h bett] put t "q to h] y\rself1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,jukes1 #8= %e is 9 ?is room4' #8,"h6' exclaim$ ,abel1 />t+ to 8 feet4 #8,ah6 ,i see--,i see4 ,o ,god6 %e is v l h] "m4' ,illu/ration3 #jbhj #8,calm y\rself1 ,i entreat1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,jukes2 #8,i w\ld n h admitt$ h]1' he add$1 9 a l[ tone1 #8b t %e told me ! lett] 0 writt5 by h] "m1 & left to be deliv]$ to y "u peculi> circum/ances1 :i* h n[ aris54 ,i c\ldn't resi/ a plea l t--nor c\ld y1 sir1 ,i'm sure4' #8,a lett] writt5 to me by h] "m6 cri$ ,abel1 %iv]+1 z if smitt5 by an ague4 #8,leave u1 ,jukes1 & take t man ) y4' #8,come1 fri5d1' said ,mr4 ,jukes to ,jacob1 :o1 ) 8 crab-/ick "u 8 arm1 /ood gaz+ curi\sly on1 #8y _h bett] adj\rn ) me to ! butl]'s pantry4' #8,?ank'ee k9dly1 sir1' repli$ ,jacob1 9 tones a little less gruff ?an usual1 = he 0 some:at awe/rick52 #8,i w\ld r /ay ) my "y missis4' #8,b don't y see y're 9 ! way1 my good man8' rejo9$ ,mr4 ,jukes impati5tly2 #8!y c't talk be=e u4 ,come along4' ,& despite 8 resi/ance1 he pu%$ ,jacob out ( ! room1 & clos$ ! door aft] him4 #8,y h a lett] = me1 "y lady1 ,i believe1' falt]$ ,abel 9 a voice holl[ & brok5 by emotion4 #8,i h1 sir1' %e repli$1 giv+ x to him4 ,abel look$ at ! address1 & ano!r %>p convulsion pass$ ov] 8 frame4 ,he1 h[ev]1 controll$ himself by a p[]ful ef=t1 & broke ! seal4 ,! p]usal ( ! lett] seem$ to affect him deeply1 =1 /agg]+ to 8 *air1 he sank into x1 & cov]+ 8 face ) 8 h&s1 wept al\d4 ,x 0 "s m9utes be=e he arose4 ,hilda1 :o _h wat*$ him ) mu* conc]n1 0 surpris$ to see h[ calm he look$4 ,he _h1 inde$1 rega9$ ! ma/]y he usually held ov] 8 feel+s4 #8,pray be seat$1 "y lady1' he said1 h&+ h] a *air4 #8,i w\ld h %unn$ ?is int]view if x _h be5 9 my p[]1 b z x has be5 br\ght ab\t1 ,i w n %r9k f x4 ,h[ c ,i s]ve y8' ,hilda !n proce$$ to expla9 ! object ( h] visit4 ,abel li/5$ to h] recital ) a quiv]+ lip & fla%+ eye1 & at its close got up1 & took a quick turn r\nd ! room4 #8,?is is only :at might be expect$ f him--sc\ndrel6' he ejaculat$4 #8,sell 8 daught]6--b t is no?+--he w\ld sell 8 s\l = gold6 ,i beg y\r p>don1 "y lady1' he add$1 *eck+ himself1 z he saw ! pa9 8 exclamations occasion$ h]1 #8b if y knew ! deep & irrem$iable injury inflict$ on me by y\r fa!r1 y w\ld p>don ?is outbreak ( passion4 ,he has sacrific$ o!rs )\t scruple1 b he %all n sacrifice y4 ,y may c\nt on my assi/ance1 my protection1 if y *oose to confide 9 me4' #8,i h my "m's injunction to confide 9 y1 sir1' %e repli$4 #8,y\r "m6' exclaim$ ,abel1 9 a voice ( agony4 #8,oh1 ,hilda6 :at a fe>ful spell is !re 9 t ^w6--:at a ho/ ( feel+s does x n summon up6 ,i see y\r "m aga9 z ,i rememb] h] 9 h] y\?--beautiful z y are1 m beautiful1 if possible--c]ta9ly m bloom+4 ,i he> ! music ( h] voice z ,i li/5 to y\rs2 ,i feel aga9 ! *>m inspir$ by h] pres5ce4 ,y %all le>n my hi/ory "o ( ^! days1 & y w !n "k :y y\r "m address$ ?is lett] to me--:y x affects me ?us4' #8,i c p>tly guess ! cause1' return$ ,hilda m\rnfully2 #8b be x :at x may1 x is pla9 %e felt %e _h a /rong hold on y\r affections1 & t %e ?\ght %e c\ld rely on y1 :5 %e c\ld rely on no "o else4' #8,if %e ?\ght s1 %e judg$ rightly1' repli$ ,abel4 #8,i consid] h] reque/ z a sacr$ injunction1 & w /rive to comply ) x4 ,& n[1' he add$1 *ang+ 8 tone1 #8,i mu/ tell y t y\r "n has be5 br\ght be=e me ( late4 ,my nephew1 ,r&ulph ,crew1 :o visit$ y\r fa!r ! o!r night1 has spok5 ( y4' ,hilda slightly col\r$4 #8,he w mu* regret n be+ at home ?is morn+1' pursu$ ,abel1 #8z he might h _h an opportunity ( fur!r cultivat+ 8 acqua9tance ) y4 ,b he is gone out ) my bro!r4' #8,i hope x w n (f5d y to say ,i am glad ( x1' repli$ ,hilda2 #8,i w\ld n will+ly h met him4' #8,:y s8' ask$ ,abel1 :o1 h[ev]1 look$ some:at reliev$4 #8,because1 sir1 ,i w be frank ) y1' %e repli$1 #8& own t my fa!r attributes my increas$ dislike ( my c\s9 to a pr$ilection = y\r nephew4' #8,& may ,i expect equal frankness 9 ! reply1 if ,i ask :e!r !re is any tru? 9 y\r fa!r's suppositions8' rejo9$ ,abel4 #8,y may1' %e answ]$4 #8,y\r nephew appe>s a v amiable & pleas+ "y man1 b hav+ se5 him only = a few m9utes1 ,i _c possibly feel an int]e/ 9 him beyond su* z might be inspir$ by any /rang] ( equally prepossess+ appe>ance & mann]s4 ,my av]sion to my c\s9 arises f v>i\s causes4 ,i half suspect him ( act+ a v base "p t[>ds my fa!r1 :o resolutely %uts 8 eyes to ! deception4' #8,i w n affect to d5y t ,i am pleas$ ) :at y say ( y\r indiff]5ce to my nephew1 ,hilda1' return$ ,abel1 #8because ,i h o!r views 9 ref]5ce to him4 ,z to y\r c\s91 ,philip ,frew91 ,i w make /rict inquiries ab\t him1 & if y\r suspicions prove correct1 ,i w myself unmask him to y\r fa!r1 :i* may p]haps put an end to ! matt]4 ,he lives 9 ,f5-*ur* ,/reet1 y say4 ,x s happ5s t an old fri5d ( m9e1 a wid[ lady1 ,mrs4 ,v]rai--a fri5d ( y\r "m's1 by ! bye--resides 9 t /reet4 ,%e is an excell5t woman1 b a little ( a busy-body & a gossip1 & makes x h] bus9ess to "k h] neighb\rs' conc]ns bett] ?an h] own4 ,i'll v5ture to say %e is acqua9t$ ) y\r c\s9's affairs4 ,i hav5't se5 ! old lady ( late1 because1 z y may p]haps h he>d1 ,i h little int]c\rse ) y\r sex--my habits1 & inde$ feel+s1 unfitt+ me = _! society--b ,i happ5 to "k f my bro!r ,trussell t %e is well4 ,y _h bett] g to h] y\rself4 ,i w give y a note ( introduction--?\gh1 inde$1 x is n ne$$1 =1 z ,i h told y1 %e is an old fri5d ( y\r "m's4 ,9 addition to ga9+ all ! in=mation y may require respect+ y\r c\s91 y w make a fri5d ) :om y may take refuge1 if matt]s--:i* we w n anticipate--%\ld unhappily r5d] su* a /ep necess>y4' #8,i w d z y sugge/1 sir1' repli$ ,hilda2 #8b suppose ,i %\ld enc\nt] my c\s98' #8,tell him :]e y are go+1' repli$ ,abel2 #8& dep5d ^u x1 if he is n :at he repres5ts himself1 he w be ! fir/ to take ! al>m4 ,i w myself in/itute inquiries ab\t him 9 ano!r qu>t]4' ,) ?is1 he proce$$ to a table on :i* writ+ mat]ials 7 plac$1 & ha/ily p5n$ a note1 & gave x to ,hilda4 #8,& n[1 ,god bless y1 my de> *ild6' he said affectionately4 #8,if call$ ^u by circum/ances1 y %all nev] want a fa!r or protector 9 me6' ,he !n rang ! bell1 & ,mr4 ,jukes pres5tly appe>$1 :o in=m$ him t ,jacob _h j sat d[n to d9n] ) ! o!r s]vants4 #8,i ?9k1 sir1' he add$1 9 a l[ tone1 #8x is ! fir/ good meal he has _h = _m a day1 & x w\ld be a pity to di/urb him1 if ,miss ,sc>ve is n 9 a v great hurry4' ,abel appeal$ to ,hilda1 & z %e rais$ no objection1 he propos$ to h] to take a turn 9 ! g>d5 till ,jacob _h f9i%$ 8 meal2 & accord+ly op5$ ! w9d[ & l$ h] =?4 ,by ?is "t ,hilda _h become m compos$1 & be+ q easy ) ! old man1 = :om inde$ %e felt a gr[+ reg>d1 %e ent]$ readily into conv]sation ) him2 & ?us m ?an half an h\r flew by1 almo/ )\t _! be+ aw>e ( its flight4 ,at ! end ( t "t1 ,mr4 ,jukes made 8 appe>ance1 & in=m$ !m t ,jacob 0 ready4 ,abel att5d$ 8 fair visitor to ! door4 #8,if y d n f9d ,mrs4 ,v]rai at home1' he said1 #8or if any?+ %\ld occur to make y wi% to see me aga91 d n hesitate to come back4 ,b1 9 any ev5t1 y %all he> f me--p]haps see me1 to-morr[4 ,god bless y1 my *ild6' ,& tak+ h] h&1 he press$ x to 8 lips2 & :5 ,hilda )drew x1 %e f\nd x wet ) te>s4 ,:ile ?is 0 pass+1 ,jacob %ook ! hospitable butl] w>mly by ! h&1 & !n /rode on be=e 8 "y mi/ress1 t[>ds ! /airs :]e he _h left ! boat4 ,hav+ plac$ h] )9 x1 & dive/$ himself ( 8 coat & hat1 z be=e1 he inquir$ :]e %e meant to g1 & be+ told to ,london ,bridge1 pull$ (f vigor\sly 9 t direction4 #8,,! ,,folly'--,a ,,float+ ,,tav]n ,,on ,,! ,,?ames--,,kitty ,,conway--,,r&ulph ,,plac$ ,,9 ,,an ,,awkw>d ,,situation ,,by ,,philip ,,frew9 ,! ,folly on ! ,?ames1 :i!r ,beau ,villi]s & 8 p>ty 7 /e]+ _! c\rse1 0 a l>ge float+ h\se ( ent]ta9m5t1 moor$ 9 ! c5tre ( ! /ream1 imm$iately opposite old ,som]set ,h\se4 ,x 0 con/ruct$ 9 ! latt] "p ( ! reign ( ,*>les ! ,second2 & ?i!r ! m]ry mon>*1 :o 0 excessively fond ( aquatic amusem5ts ( all k9ds1 w\ld frequ5tly repair ) 8 c\rti]s & frolic dames4 ,?i!r also ,que5 ,m>y1 ! consort ( ,william ! ,?ird1 w5t on ! occasion ( a gr& musical ent]ta9m5t2 & ! place cont9u$ 9 vogue = _m ye>s1 until at l5g?1 deg5]at+ 9 its "*1 x became ! haunt ( a v disreputable "p ( ! community4 ,! ,folly resembl$ a l>ge "o-/ori$ h\se1 v long 9 proportion to its wid?1 built ^u an imm5se b>ge4 ,!re 0 a plat=m at ! top1 def5d$ by a /rong wood5 balu/rade1 & flank$ at ea* corn] by a little turret ) a po9t$ top1 surm\nt$ by a small /ream]4 ,^! turrets con/itut$ small dr9k+ & smok+ rooms1 & 7 fitt$ up ) seats & tables4 ,9 ! c5tre ( ! /ructure 0 a sort ( op5 belvid]e1 cov]+ ! ma9 /aircase lead+ to ! ro(4 ,on ?is a l>ge flag 0 plant$4 ,! ,folly 0 approa*$ f ! wat] by /eps on ?ree sides4 ,x 0 light$ by a range ( l>ge & h&some w9d[s1 & ent]$ by two doors1 "o at ! end1 & ! o!r at ! side4 ,)91 x conta9$ a long music-hall ) a fresco$ ceil+1 gild$ & pa9t$ walls1 an or*e/ra1 & ! necess>y complem5t ( b5*es1 *airs1 & small tables4 ,!re 01 moreov]1 a b>1 :]e all sorts ( liquors1 mat]ials = smok+1 & o!r tav]n luxuries 7 disp5s$4 ,! re/ ( ! /ructure 0 divid$ into a numb] ( small ap>tm5ts = private p>ties1 &1 9 %ort1 boa/$ e sort ( accommodation af=d$ by a simil> place ( ent]ta9m5t on %ore4 ,9 summ] x 0 delightful--! view ( ! ,?ames f its summit be+ en*ant+4 ,! coolness & fre%ness1 comb9$ ) ! enliv5+ influ5ces ( beauty1 w9e1 & music1 made x1 on its fir/ e/abli%m5t1 a *>m+ place ( recreation2 & x _c be wond]$ t ! m]ry mon>*1 & 8 m]ri] c\rt1 f\nd x s mu* to _! ta/e4 ,illu/ration3 #jbhh ,z ! p>ty approa*$ ! aquatic hotel1 !y p]ceiv$ a numb] ( p]sons1 ( bo? sexes1 seat$ on ! ro(1 & 9 ! little turret p>l\rs1 smok+1 dr9k+1 or o!rwise amus+ !mselves2 :ile lively /ra9s ( music proce$$ f )94 ,sev]al small craft 7 l&+ _! pass5g]s1 & f "o1 a tilt boat1 !re issu$ a v pretty "y woman1 ?\gh ( r bold appe>ance1 :o1 z %e took ! h& ( a "y man 9 h] asc5t ( ! /eps1 display$ a rem>kably neat foot & ankle4 ,on rea*+ ! deck1 %e turn$ = a mom5t to survey ! sc5e1 & h] eye alight+ on ,r&ulph1 8 good looks appe>$ to rivet h] reg>ds4 ,?is fasc9at+ creature seem$ to be ab\t tw5ty2 _h v regul> features1 auburn hair1 a brilliant complexion--:e!r :olly un9debt$ to art might be que/ion$--b !re c\ld be no "q z to ! natural brilliancy ( h] hazel eyes2 & wore a p9k silk hoop$ g[n1 made v l[ 9 front1 s z to display h] beautifully =m$ & radiantly :ite neck & %\ld]s4 ,h] sleeves 7 v %ort1 probably s contriv$ ) ! view ( exhibit+ h] r\nd$ arms1 & edg$ ) lace4 ,a :ite silk apron embroid]$ ) silv]1 a pretty fly-cap1 & a necklace ( preci\s /ones1 f :i* dep5d$ a diamond cross1 complet$ h] attire4 ,! "y man1 by :om %e 0 att5d$1 _h a slight ?9 figure1 & %>p1 disagreeable features1 ) r an api% expression4 ,he 0 dress$ ) mu* sm>tness1 b _h by no means ! air ( a g5tleman1 & seem$ to be reg>d$ ) indiff]5ce1 almo/ am\nt+ to contempt1 by 8 female companion4 #8,:o is t "y lady8' ask$ ,r&ulph ( ,sir ,s+leton1 :o happ5$ to sit next him4 #8,let me see6' exclaim$ ! old beau1 plac+ 8 glass to 8 eye4 #8,ah6 gadzooks6 'tis ! delici\s creature ,i m5tion$ to y--! little ,haym>ket actress1 ,kitty ,conway6' #8,kitty ,conway6 :]e is %e8' cri$ ,trussell1 :o he>d ! rem>k1 b ^: back 0 t[>ds ! object ( _! admiration4 ,sir ,s+leton po9t$ h] out1 & ^u ! in/ant e eye 0 direct$ t[>ds h]4 ,:e!r unable to /& s fi]ce a fire1 or :e!r1 z is m probable1 dragg$ away by h] companion1 :o did n appe> to reli% ! notice %e attract$1 x is ne$less to inquire1 b pretty ,kitty sudd5ly vani%$ f _! sight4 #8,well1 isn't %e delici\s8' cri$ ,trussell to ,r&ulph4 #8,egad6 y h made a conque/ ( pretty ,kitty1 my boy4 ,i saw ! p>t+ glance %e gave y ov] h] %\ld] z %e :isk$ ?r\gh ! door4 ,don't lose sight ( h]4 ,y c soon put ! ,city beau1 by :om %e is att5d$1 hors de combat4' ,fur!r rem>ks 7 int]rupt$ by ! arrival ( ! boat at ! /eps4 ,a /range black-muzzl$ fell[1 9 a ,gu]nsey %irt1 ) b>e arms & b>e legs1 & :o 0 a regul> att5dant at ! ,folly1 help$ !m to disemb>k2 & 8 reque/ to #8be rememb]$' by ! beau be+ met ) a v munific5t rejo9d]1 he well-nigh lo/ 8 balance 9 8 glee1 & got a tumble into ! wat]4 ,! p>ty !n ent]$ ! music-hall1 & j z !y pass$ ?r\gh ! door1 ,r&ulph1 *anc+ to look beh9d him1 p]ceiv$ t ! /rang] _h likewise l&$1 & 0 m\nt+ ! /eps4 ,! novel sc5e1 h[ev]1 be=e him1 s completely engross$ 8 att5tion1 t he c\ld ?9k ( little else4 ,upw>ds ( a hundr$ p]sons ( bo? sexes ?rong$ ! room2 _m ( ! ladies 7 mask$1 & a good deal ( fre$om m>k$ _! conduct4 ,!y talk$ & laugh$ l\dly & recklessly4 ,at "o end ( ! hall1 ! b5*es 7 tak5 aside to all[ ,kitty ,conway & h] companion1 ) "s o!r c\ples1 to p]=m ! cu%ion dance4 ,at ! upp] end ( ! room /ood ! musicians4 ,! p>ty made _! way t[>ds ! danc]s1 & ! beau & ,sir ,s+leton prais$ ,kitty's beauty 9 tones s l\d1 & 9 t]ms ( admiration s /rong1 z w\ld h occasion$ confusion to any "y lady tr\bl$ ) a m oppressive s5se ( ba%fulness ?an %e 04 ,h] p>tn] did n "k :e!r to look pleas$ or annoy$4 ,he 0 evid5tly ov]p[]$ by ! pres5ce ( ,beau ,villi]s1 :om he reg>d$ ) a species ( awe2 & z ^! applauses ( ,kitty gave a fanci$ consequ5ce to himself1 he 0 weak en\gh to be gratifi$ by !m4 ,t[>ds ! close ( ! figure1 a p>ticul> /ep1 execut$ by ! pretty actress1 elicit$ m ?an usual rapture f ,sir ,s+leton1 & he call$ to ,r&ulph--#8,look at h]1 ,mr4 ,r&ulph ,crew4 ,is x n delici\s8' ,at ! s\nd ( ?is "n1 ,kitty's p>tn] />t$1 & />$ s h>d at ,r&ulph1 t he c\ld sc>cely f9i% ! dance4 #8,^u my ^w1 ,philip ,frew91 y are a v /upid p>tn]1' said ! actress to him4 #8,if y d n ex]t y\rself m1 ,i %all ask t h&some "y fell[1 :o is ogl+ me !re1 to take my h& 9 ! next set4' #8,i am q fatigu$1 ,kitty1' repli$ ,philip confus$ly2 #8let u h "s refre%m5t--a little rack pun*1 or a glass ( *ampagne4' ,kitty ,conway ass5t$1 & !y mov$ (f to "o ( ! side tables1 :]e a wait] spe$ily plac$ glasses be=e !m1 & op5$ a bottle ( *ampagne4 ,x mu/ be confess$--unwill+ z we are to admit x--t ,r&ulph 0 n altoge!r pro( aga9/ ! undisguis$ admiration ( ! pretty actress1 & t he c\ld n help return+ ! t5d] glances %e %ot t[>ds him4 ,mean:ile ! p]=mances w5t =w>d2 an ,iri% jig foll[$1 9 :i* ,r&ulph & ,sir ,s+leton jo9$2 ?is 0 succe$$ by "s comic songs2 & ,mr4 ,villi]s1 :o did n altoge!r reli% ! ent]ta9m5t1 walk$ =?1 & 0 soon aft] foll[$ by ! o!rs4 ,z !y all /ood lean+ ov] ! sides ( ! b>k1 laugh+ at :at _h occurr$1 & admir+ ! gaiety ( ! sc5e1 a skiff1 impell$ by a vigor\s r[]1 z 0 evid5t by ! progress x made1 & conta9+ a "y female1 wrapp$ 9 a black silk sc>f1 & ) rav5 tresses1 sc>cely cov]$ by a small bonnet1 float+ 9 ! breeze1 rapidly ne>$ !m4 ,v>i\s speculations 7 put =? z to :e!r ?is "y female w\ld prove z pretty on a ne>] inspection z %e look$ at a di/ance2 b 9 ^! ,r&ulph took little "p4 ,to speak tru?1 8 ?\ghts 7 runn+ ^u ! fair syr5 )91 & happ5+ to ca/ 8 eyes t[>ds ! plat=m above1 he p]ceiv$1 lean+ ov] ! balu/rade1 & gaz+ at him1 ! /rang]6 ,at ?is juncture1 ,philip ,frew9 came =?1 to see :e!r 8 boat 0 9 read9ess1 & admoni%$ ! wat]m51 "o ( :om 0 phil&]+ ) a buxom damsel1 :o 0 lean+ ov] ! side ( ! deck1 t he %\ld />t imm$iately4 ,he _h sc>cely1 h[ev]1 issu$ ! ord]1 ?an 8 eye fell ^u ! skiff conta9+ ! "y female be=e m5tion$1 & :i* 0 n[ close at h&4 ,he />t$ z if an app>ition _h met 8 gaze1 duck$ d[n1 & w\ld h made 8 escape into ! music-hall1 if ,kitty ,conway _h n plac$ h]self 9 8 way4 ,retreat 0 n[ impossible1 & ,philip's di/ress 0 height5$ by ! fair actress1 :o exclaim$1 some:at petti%ly1 #8,:y d y leave me "h1 sir8 ,:y don't y h& me to ! boat8' ,philip 0 almo/ at 8 wits' end4 ,! skiff conta9+ ,hilda & ,jacob--bo? ( :om he _h too cle>ly recognis$1 ?\gh he c\ld n acc\nt = _! appe>ance1 unless x 7 a trick ( ! fi5d to convict him--0 s ne>1 t if he compli$ ) ,kitty's reque/1 discov]y w\ld be inevitable4 ,a plan sudd5ly occurr$ to him1 by :i* he hop$ to free himself f risk1 & place ,r&ulph1 :om he _h reason to reg>d z a rival1 9 an awkw>d dilemma4 ,)\t appris+ ,kitty ( 8 int5tion1 he drew h] =w>d1 & b5d+ d[n z l[ z he c\ld to elude obs]vation1 said to ,r&ulph--#8,w y h ! k9dness1 sir1 to h& ?is lady into h] boat8 ,y w d me an inf9ite fav\r2 ,i h dropp$ a pocket-book 9 ! music-hall1 & mu/ g back to se>* = x4' ,r&ulph 0 a good deal surpris$ by ! proposal1 b he unhesitat+ly cons5t$2 &1 tak+ ,kitty's h&1 :i* %e v graci\sly accord$1 rew>d+ 8 att5tion by a slight squeeze1 l$ h] d[n ! /eps4 ,all ?is occurr$ to ! inf9ite amusem5t ( ,trussell1 :o /ood a little back ne> ! door1 ogl+ a r pretty damsel1 & to ! no slight *agr9 ( ,sir ,s+leton1 :o1 guess+ ! int5tion ( ,philip ,frew91 _h pu%$ =w>d to (f] 8 s]vices1 b f\nd himself supplant$4 ,b ^! 7 n ! only witnesses ( ! sc5e4 ,by ?is "t1 ! skiff-1 conta9+ ,hilda1 _h come up1 & ) a pang ( jeal\s feel+1 nei!r to be acc\nt$ = nor controll$1 %e beheld ,r&ulph h&+ ! pretty actress1 ^: "* %e c\ld sc>cely mi/ake1 d[n ! /eps4 ,jacob saw :at 0 pass+ z well z h]self1 b1 hav+ no jeal\sy to div]t 8 att5tion f o!r matt]s1 he detect$ ,philip ,frew9 ev5 9 8 disguise1 &1 re/+ on 8 o>s1 exclaim$1 #8,look6 miss1 look6--!re is y\r c\s9 ,philip4 ,is t ! dress he wore ye/]day8 ,i told ma/] he wasn't :at he seem$4 ,look at him1 ,i say6' ,b ,hilda 0 too mu* agitat$ to he$ ^! exclamations4 ,%e c\ld see no?+ b ,r&ulph & ! pretty actress4 ,nor 0 %e )\t emb>rassm5t on h] own acc\nt2 = ,mr4 ,cripps1 hav+ recognis$ h]1 po9t$ h] out to 8 ma/]1 & ! beau1 be+ mu* /ruck ) h] beauty1 fav\r$ h] ) a v insol5t />e4 ,b if ,r&ulph _h be5 guilty ( disloyalty t[>ds ! object ( 8 affections1 8 puni%m5t 0 n long delay$2 =1 z he h&$ ,kitty into ! boat1 :i* 0 /eadi$ by ! black-muzzl$ ,jack be=e m5tion$1 8 gaze enc\nt]$ t ( ,hilda1 & he 0 in/antly fill$ ) confusion4 ,he tri$ to dis5gage himself f ! actress1 :o1 h[ev]1 sportively deta9$ him1 &1 unable to retreat1 he cut a mo/ ridicul\s figure4 ,inde$1 he 0 a little reliev$1 ?\gh he felt h[ mu* he %\ld s9k 9 h] e/eem1 :5 he saw ,hilda b5d =w>d1 & ord] ,jacob1 :o cont9u$ re/+ on 8 o>s1 to pass on4 ,he cont9u$ gaz+ aft] ! skiff till x 0 out ( sight2 b ,hilda did n look back4 ,mean:ile1 z ,philip ,frew9 did n make 8 appe>ance1 ,kitty ,conway became v impati5t1 & turn+ a deaf e> to all ! high-fl[n complim5ts %[]$ ^u h] by ,sir ,s+leton ,sp9ke1 entreat$ ,r&ulph to g & see :at h] fri5d 0 do+4 ,! "y man c\ld n v well refuse compliance ) ! reque/1 & he accord+ly ent]$ ! music-hall1 & return$ 9 a few m9utes ) ,philip1 :o1 f9d+ ! coa/ cle>1 recov]$ 8 composure1 & t5d]+ 8 ?anks1 9 a v abject mann]1 to ,r&ulph1 got into ! boat ) ,kitty1 & ord]$ ! m5 to r[ to ,savoy ,/airs4 ,r&ulph 0 too angry ) himself1 & n[ too indiff]5t to ! fasc9ations ( ! pretty actress1 to return ! t5d] glance ) :i* %e fav\r$ him on h] dep>ture4 ,! incid5t1 h[ev]1 af=d$ abundant m]rim5t to 8 companions1 :o 7 greatly div]t$ by 8 looks1 :i* !y attribut$ to jeal\sy1 & !y endeav\r$ to remove ! feel+ by assur+ him t ,kitty _h exhibit$ a decid$ pref]5ce = him4 ,8 uneas9ess 0 n reliev$ by ! admiration express$ ( ! mis]'s daught] by ,beau ,villi]s1 nor 0 ,trussell altoge!r pleas$ to f9d ! beau s mu* captivat$4 ,t ,hilda %\ld h pass$ at ! precise juncture seem$ to surprise ev]ybody4 ,,r&ulph',s ,,int]view ,,) ,,c>dwell ,,firebras ,,9 ,,! ,,cloi/]s ,,( ,,we/m9/] ,,abbey ,%ortly aft] ?is1 ! p>ty ent]$ _! boat & return$ to ,:itehall ,/airs4 ,r&ulph _h be5 s mu* engross$ by 8 own feel+s1 t he =got ! /rang]1 & only call$ him to m9d a few m9utes aft] he _h l&$1 & :5 x 0 too late to look = him4 ,he did n1 h[ev]1 =get 8 appo9tm5t ) ! writ] ( ! my/]i\s lett]1 &1 reg>dless ( ! con/ruction t might be put ^u x1 told 8 uncle he _h a p>ticul> engagem5t1 :i* he mu/ keep1 at six o'clock4 ,trussell smil$ significantly at ! ann\ncem5t1 b made no rem>k1 & propos$ t !y %\ld all d9e at "o ( ! ,fr5* ord9>ies 9 ,suffolk ,/reet4 ,beau ,villi]s plead$ an engagem5t1 b ,sir ,s+leton acquiesc$1 & ! trio repair$ to ! ord9>y1 :]e an excell5t d9n] 0 set be=e !m4 ,m9dful ( 8 appo9tm5t1 ,r&ulph1 9 spite ( ! jokes ( 8 companions1 :o /rove to deta9 him1 got up f table at five o'clock1 & took 8 way pa/ ,*>+ ,cross & ,:itehall t[>ds ! ,abbey4 ,he c\ld n resi/ ! impulse t prompt$ him to pass ?r\gh ! ,little ,sanctu>y1 & felt half-dispos$ to call at ! mis]'s & (f] "s explanation ( 8 conduct to ,hilda4 ,?\gh ! absurdity ( ! notion caus$ him to ab&on x almo/ z soon z =m$1 he l+]$ be=e ! h\se = a few m9utes1 9 ! hope ( disc]n+ "s ( its inmates1 b 0 disappo9t$4 ,he !n ent]$ ,pet] ,pok]i*'s %op1 to inquire ! way to ! ,abbey cloi/]s4 ,x *anc$ t ! little b>b] 0 ab\t to take an ev5+ /roll ) ! fair ,?omas9e1 :o 0 wait+ = him1 & he (f]$ to %[ ,r&ulph ! way2 b ?is ! "y man1 :o _h 8 own reasons = n desir+ ! att5dance ( ! inquisitive b>b]1 decl9$1 ?\gh 9 su* a way z to excite ,pet]'s curiosity1 :o secretly det]m9$ to foll[ him4 ,z soon z ,r&ulph 0 gone1 he m5tion$ 8 design to ! fair ,?omas9e1 :o 0 no?+ lo? to accompany him1 & !y set out toge!r1 tak+ special c>e to keep out ( ,r&ulph's view4 ,! "y man %ap$ 8 c\rse t[>ds ! ,abbey1 &1 skirt+ its we/]n extremity1 pass$ "u ! ar*way lead+ to ! playgr\nd ( ,we/m9/] ,s*ool4 ,"h he paus$1 &1 address+ a port]1 0 direct$ t[>ds ano!r ar*way1 ?r\gh :i* he pass$1 & ent]$ ! cloi/]s4 ,on see+ ?is1 ,pet]1 /ill accompani$ by 8 fair companion1 ran =w>d1 & f9d+ t ,r&ulph 0 walk+ 9 ! s\? ambulatory1 !y /ruck into ! we/1 be+ /ill able to wat* him ?r\gh ! op5 columns4 ,r&ulph1 mean:ile1 unconsci\s t he 0 ! object ( su* scrut9y1 sl[ly trav]s$ ! ambulatory1 &1 *>m$ ) ! exquisite gro9$ ar*es ( its ro(1 ho>y ) age1 & ! view af=d$ ?r\gh ! %aft$ w9d[s look+ into ! quadrangle1 ( ! rev]5d buttresses & ( ! ,abbey1 almo/ =got ! object t br\ght him ?i!r4 ,he 0 arre/$ at ! ea/]n extremity by ! anci5t inscriptions & brasses1 po9t+ out ! re/+-places ( ! old abbots1 ,laur5tius ,gislesb]tus1 & ,vitalis1 :5 a heavy foot/ep s\nd$ on 8 e>1 & look+ up he beheld ! /rang]4 ,be=e he c\ld recov] 8 surprise at ?is unexpect$ app>ition1 ! new-com] advanc$ t[>ds him1 & ) a slight incl9ation ( ! head1 & a s+ul>ly significant smile1 said1 #8,s y h kept y\r appo9tm5t ) me1 ,mr4 ,r&ulph ,crew4' #8,are y1 !n1 ,mr4 ,c>dwell ,firebras8' exclaim$ ,r&ulph 9 surprise4 ,illu/ration3 #jbih #8,i am s call$1' repli$ ! o!r4 #8,i 0 little aw>e1 sir1 :5 ,i saw y ?is morn+ at ! b>b]'s1 h[ soon & h[ /rangely we %\ld be br\ght toge!r aga91' rejo9$ ,r&ulph2 #8b ?is 9 "s measure acc\nts = ! mann] 9 :i* y h haunt$ me ?r\gh\t ! day4 ,p]haps y w n[ expla9 y\r motive = do+ s1 z well z = summon+ me hi!r4' #8,all 9 good "t1 "y g5tleman1' repli$ ,c>dwell ,fire-bras gravely4 #8,be=e ,i adv]t to my own conc]ns1 let me say a ^w on y\rs4 ,answ] me truly--h y n conceiv$ an affection = ,hilda ,sc>ve8 ,nay1 y ne$ n answ]4 ,y\r hesitation conv9ces me y h4 ,circum/ances l$ y into act+ v injudici\sly ?is morn+ at ! ,folly1 & ,i fe> y\r conduct may h produc$ an unfav\rable impression on ,hilda's m9d1--= ,i wat*$ h] closely4 ,b he$ n ?is4 ,i w set all to rights4 ,i h mu* influ5ce ) h] fa!r4 ,he designs h] = ano!r--! api% gallant ( ! pretty actress :o fasc9at$ y ?is morn+4 ,b y %all h h] nev]!less1--on "o condition4' #8,despite ! s+ul>ity ( y\r address1 !re is an e>ne/ness 9 y\r mann] t inspires me ) confid5ce 9 y1 sir1' rejo9$ ,r&ulph2 #8! r1 t y told me ?is morn+ y 7 an old fri5d ( my fa!r's4 ,i w freely confess to y t ,i am captivat$ by ! mis]'s daught]1 & t ,i w\ld haz>d mu* to obta9 h]4 ,n[1 on :at condition d y propose to make h] m9e8' #8,y %all le>n pres5tly1' repli$ ,firebras evasively4 #8,let u take a turn along ! cloi/]s1' he add$1 mov+ sl[ly =w>d4 ,!y m>*$ on toge!r 9 sil5ce until !y rea*$ ! ea/]n angle ( ! ambulatory1 :5 ,firebras1 sudd5ly halt+1 laid 8 heavy h& ^u ,r&ulph's arm1 & fix$ a se>*+ look ^u him4 #8,"y man1' he said1 #8,i w tell y :at y mu/ d to ga9 ! mis]'s daught]4' #8,:at1 :at8' dem&$ ,r&ulph4 #8,y mu/ jo9 ! ,jacobite p>ty1' repli$ ,firebras2 #8to :i* h] fa!r belongs--to :i* y\r fa!r belong$--& to :i* y\r "m also belongs4' ,surprise kept ,r&ulph sil5t4 ,b nei!r he nor 8 companion 7 aw>e t ?is treasonable proposition _h be5 ov]he>d by ,pet] ,pok]i* & ! fair ,?omas9e1 :o1 hav+ /ol5 ^u !m unp]ceiv$1 7 ensconc$ beh9d ! %afts ( ! adjo9+ ar*es4 ,,! ,,mis] ,,discov]+ ,,! ,,loss ,,( ,,! ,,mortgage ,,money ,! mis]1 mean:ile1 hav+ obta9$ access to 8 *amb]1 ?rew 8 hat ^u ! b$1 pass$ on1 & unlock$ ! door ( ! closet4 ,m>*+ up to ! l>ge *e/ 9 :i* he _h deposit$ ! bags ( gold on ! previ\s night1 he sat d[n ^u x1 & 0 = "s "t lo/ 9 deep & pa9ful reflection4 ,he !n rose1 & tak+ a bun* ( keys f 8 pocket1 appli$ "o ( !m to ! lock ( ! *e/4 ,x w\ld n turn2 & imag9+ t he mu/ h made "s mi/ake1 he drew x out & tri$ ano!r4 ,?is1 h[ev]1 did n fit at all2 & return+ ! fir/1 he p]ceiv$1 on exam9ation1 t x 0 ! "r "o4 ,aga9 apply+ x1 & proce$+ m c>efully1 he f\nd1 to 8 surprise & dismay1 t ! *e/ 0 n lock$4 ,well kn[+ he _h n left x 9 ?is /ate1 he felt conv9c$ t some?+ mu/ be wrong1 & x 0 long be=e he c\ld prevail ^u himself to raise ! lid4 ,illu/ration3 #jcjf ,:5 he did s1 he />t$ back ) a cry ( angui% & despair4 ,! *e/ 0 empty6 ,= "s m9utes he rema9$ z if transfix$1 ) 8 h&s /ret*$ out1 8 m\? wide op51 8 eyes almo/ />t+ f _! sockets1 & fix$ ^u ! void :]e 8 treasure %\ld h be54 ,at l5g? he %riek$ 9 acc5ts ( despair1 #8,i h be5 robb$--robb$ ( my gold6--robb$--robb$6 ,x is a wick$ ?+--a cruel ?+ to rob me6 ,o!rs d n love gold z ,i love x4 ,i love x bett] ?an wife1 *ild1 mi/ress1--bett] ?an life itself6 ,w\ld t !y _h kill$ me1 r ?an take my gold6 ,oh6 ^? fair %9+ pieces--s broad1 s bright1 s beautiful6--:at has become ( !m8' ,aft] a pause1 dur+ :i* he exp]i5c$ ! acute/ m5tal angui%1 he look$ ar\nd to see h[ ! robb]y c\ld h be5 effect$4 ,a mom5t's exam9ation %[$ him t ! iron b>s 9 front ( ! little w9d[ opposite ! *e/ _h be5 remov$4 #8,! villa9s mu/ h f\nd entrance "h6' he cri$1 ru%+ t[>ds ! w9d[4 ,& clamb]+ up an old oak5 bureau t /ood ne> x1 he pu%$ x wide op51 & /ret*+ 8 long1 scraggy neck ?r\gh x1 gaz$ into ! little g>d5 b5ea?4 ,unable to discov] any?+1 he drew back1 & ca/+ 8 eyes ov] ! bureau1 p]ceiv$ t ! du/ ) :i* x 0 cov]$ _h be5 slightly bru%$ away2 b :e!r by himself or ! depr$ators1 x 0 n[1 ( c\rse1 impossible to det]m9e4 ,a bottle /&+ on "o corn] ( ! bureau _h n be5 remov$4 ,x 0 cle> t ! plund]]s _h gone direct to ! *e/1 ( :i* !y mu/ h possess$ a key1 = ! lock1 ?\gh /ra9$1 _h n be5 =c$4 ,madd5$ by ^! reflections1 & unable to acc\nt = ! occurr5ce1 he aga9 v5t$ 8 fury 9 words4 #8,i h x6' he %riek$1 #8x is t accurs$ ,wel% b>onet :o has robb$ me4 ,he paid me ! money 9 ?is public way only to delude me4 ,i'll *>ge him ) ! robb]y--,i'll prove x aga9/ him--,i'll hang him6 ,oh6 x w\ld delight me to hang him6 ,i w\ld give a ?\s& p\nds to see x done6 ,a ?\s& p\nds6 ,:at is t to ! f\rte5 ?\s& ,i h lo/8 ,i %all g mad1 & x 7 happy = me to d s4 ,philip ,frew9 w refuse to m>ry my daught]4 ,h] portion is gone--gone6 ,:y 0 ,i tempt$ =? ) ,firebras8 ,i ought to h tak5 my seat on t *e/--to h eat5 my meals ^u x--to h slept ^u x6 ,night nor day %\ld ,i h quitt$ x6 ,fool t ,i h be56 ,i h be5 rightly s]v$--rightly s]v$6 ,& yet x is h>d ^u me1 an old man1 to lose all ,i held de>--v h>d6' ,& fall+ ^u 8 knees1 ) 8 h&s clasp$ toge!r1 beside ! vacant *e/1 he wept al\d4 ,?is p>oxysm ( rage & grief hav+ subsid$1 he aga9 rose & desc5d$ to ! p>l\r1 :]e he f\nd ,mrs4 ,cl9ton anxi\sly wait+ 8 reappe>ance4 ,%e in/antly div9$ :at _h happ5$1 & retreat$ be=e him z he advanc$1 almo/ fe>+ f 8 looks t he w\ld d h] a viol5ce4 ,%ak+ 8 cl5*$ h&1 & foam+ at ! m\?1 he attempt$ to dis*>ge a volley ( imprecations aga9/ h]2 b rage took away ! p[] ( spee*1 & he /ood ge/iculat+ & %ak+ be=e h]--a frightful & pitiable spectacle4 #8,= ,heav5's sake1 sir1 compose y\rself1' %e cri$1 #8or y w h a fit ( "s dang]\s illness4 ,y t]rify me to dea?4' #8,i am glad ( x1' he %riek$4 #8,i h be5 robb$--! mortgage money is gone--! f\rte5 ?\s& p\nds4 ,d'ye he>1 woman8 ,i've be5 robb$1 ,i say--robb$6' #8,i fe>$ z mu*1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,cl9ton2 #8b ! robb]y _c h be5 long effect$1 = j be=e y knock$ at ! door1 ,i he>d a w9d[ creak1 z ,i ?\ght1 9 y\r room4' #8,y did6' scream$ ! mis]4 #8,& :y did y n tell me ?is be=e8 ,i might h caught !m--might h got back ! spoil4' #8,if y hadn't fright5$ me s mu* ab\t ,hilda1 ,i %\ld h told y1' repli$ ,mrs4 ,cl9ton1 9 a deprecatory tone2 #8b y\r viol5ce put x out ( my head4' #8,hell & fi5ds6' ejaculat$ ! mis]2 #8:at is ,hilda--:at are fifty daught]s1 comp>$ ) my gold8 ,if y _h enabl$ me to recov] x ,i w\ld h =giv5 y all ! re/4 ,don't /& trembl+ !re1 fool6 b come ) me1 & let u see :e!r we c discov] any traces ( ! robb]s6' ,s say+1 he hurri$ t[>ds a small back door 9 ! passage1 ! bolts ( :i* 7 s ru/y t he _h consid]able difficulty 9 remov+ !m2 & ?is effect$1 he pass$ into ! g>d54 ,,r&ulph ,,refus+ ,,to ,,dr9k #8,,! ,,k+',s ,,heal? ,,ov] ,,! ,,wat]'--,a ,,meet+ ,,( ,,! ,,jacobite ,,club ,9 ab\t a qu>t] ( an h\r ! l&lord ent]$ ! room1 &1 b[+ to ! company1 said1 #8,i believe1 g5tlem51 y are all assembl$2 ! room up/airs is ready1 if y are dispos$ to adj\rn to x4' ,! proposition be+ ass5t$ to1 ! l&lord ?rew op5 ! door1 & a slight conte/ occurr$ betwe5 ! two b>onets z to :i* %\ld (f] ! o!r prec$5ce4 #8,i pr1 ,sir ,bulkeley1' said ,sir ,norfolk2 #8,i w scale ! /aircase aft] y4' ,?us exhort$1 ,sir ,bulkeley1 :o ?\ght x good bre$+ n to dispute a po9t ( ne$less c]emony1 w5t on4 ,sir ,norfolk m>*$ aft] him ) maje/ic /eps1 & ! re/ ( ! p>ty foll[$4 ,! l&lord u%]$ !m into a l>ge room1 light$ by a *&eli] susp5d$ f ! ceil+1 9 ! c5tre ( :i* 0 a circul> table cov]$ ) bottles & glasses4 ,hav+ hung up _! hats aga9/ ! wall1 ! company sat d[n1 & a few bump]s w5t briskly r\nd4 ,:ile !y 7 ?us c>\s+1 a tap 0 he>d at ! door1 & ! l&lord1 op5+ a reconnoitr+ hole )9 x1 spoke to "s "o )\t4 ,he next proce$$ to convey ! in=mation he _h receiv$ 9 a l[ tone1 to ,c>dwell ,firebras1 :o imm$iately said al\d1 #8,oh1 yes1 admit him by all means4 ,g5tlem51 a new bro!r6' ,! door 0 !n op5$1 & ,r&ulph recognis$ 9 ! gaily attir$1 self-possess$ coxcomb :o 0 admitt$1 ,mr4 ,crack5?orpe ,cripps4 #8,take a glass ( w9e1 ,mr4 ,cripps1' said ,firebras1 fill+ a bump]1 & h&+ x to ! new-com]4 #8,x is ,beau ,villi]s's *ief valet1' he add$1 9 an und]tone1 to ,sir ,norfolk1 :o _h made a polite ?\gh =mal b[ to ! /rang]4 #8,:at6' exclaim$ ,sir ,norfolk1 almo/ %udd]+ at ! inadv]t5ce he _h committ$2 #8a wait+-man 9 su* co/ly & nitid attire4 ,:y1 8 ma/]1 ! ,pretonius ,arbit] ( ! day1 c sc>cely be m /udi\sly ref9$ 9 ! ta/e & /yle ( ! ve/m5ts :]e) he adorne? 8 p]son4' #8,n a :it s1' laugh$ ,firebras2 #8! only diff]5ce betwe5 !m is1 t ,beau ,cripps we>s 9 ,may ! coat :i* ,beau ,villi]s has worn 9 ,april4' #8,meh]cle6' exclaim$ ,sir ,norfolk4 #8,su* prodigality almo/ exce$e? belief4' #8,l&lord1 x is "t6' cri$ ,fa!r ,v]selyn1 :o p]=m$ ! "p ( *airman1 & occupi$ ! pr9cipal seat4 #8,i am ready1 y\r rev]5ce1' repli$ ! l&lord4 ,& he =?) proce$$ to a cupbo>d1 f :i* he produc$ a l>ge *9a b[l1 app>5tly fill$ ) pun*1 & plac$ x ) great c>e & solemnity 9 ! c5tre ( ! table4 #8,:y1 x is wat]1' exclaim$ ,r&ulph1 gaz+ at ! cle> lymph1 ) :i*1 on ne>] inspection1 he p]ceiv$ ! b[l 0 fill$4 #8,to be sure6' cri$ ,firebras2 #8& we are ab\t to dr9k ! k+'s heal?--ov] ! wat]4 ,& n[1 g5tlem51' he cont9u$1 fill+ ,r&ulph's glass & 8 own1 #8fill1 ,i pray y1 to ! brim4' #8,i h fill$1 ev5 to ! summit ( ! vase1' said ,sir ,norfolk1 ris+ & hold+ up 8 glass4 #8,& ,i1' cri$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 likewise ris+4 #8,& ,i1' add$ ! l&lord1 :o /ood next to ! la/-nam$ b>onet1 & 0 all[$ to jo9 9 ! c]emony4 #8,& ,i--& ,i1' *im$ ,mr4 ,trav]s & ! valet4 #8,!n give ! ^w1 my son1' said ,v]selyn1 address+ ,firebras4 #8,) ! greate/ pleasure1 fa!r1' repli$ ,c>dwell4 ,& he held 8 glass ov] ! b[l1 :ile 8 example 0 imitat$ by all ! o!rs except ,r&ulph4 #8,"h is ! k+'s heal? 8ov] ! wat]40 ,:y don't y d z we d8' he add$1 turn+ to ,r&ulph4 ,illu/ration3 #jcab #8,ay1 /ret* =? y\r arm ov] ! scyphus1 "y g5tleman1' cri$ ,sir ,norfolk1 po9t+ to ! b[l4 #8,y mu/ dr9k ! toa/--x's ! rule ( ! club1' add$ ,sir ,bulkeley4 #8,x is a rule ,i _c subscribe to1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,h[6--am ,i mi/ak5 9 y1 "y man8' said ,firebras1 reg>d+ him m5ac+ly4 #8,d z !y bid y1 or y'll h y\r ?roat cut1 #8pon rep6' :isp]$ ,mr4 ,cripps1 popp+ 8 head ov] ,firebras's %\ld]4 #8,w y dr9k ! toa/1 or n8' dem&$ ,firebras fi]cely4 #8,i w n6' repli$ ,r&ulph firmly4 #8,x is treasonable1 & ,i refuse x4' ,r&ulph's bold decl>ation _h well-nigh co/ him de>4 ,cries ( #8spy6' #8traitor6' #8,hanov]ian6' #8d[n ) him6' res\nd$ on all sides2 ! l&lord ru%$ to ! door1 & plac$ 8 back aga9/ x1 to prev5t any attempt at egress 9 t way2 :ile ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury1 pluck+ 8 long blade f its %ea?1 & mak+ x :i/le ov] 8 head1 kick$ a *air t /ood betwe5 him & ! "y man out ( ! way1 & bade him1 9 a /]n tone1 def5d himself4 ,! confusion 0 increas$ by ! vocif]ations ( ,mr4 ,cripps1 & by an accid5t caus$ by ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 :o1 9 hurry+ r\nd ! table1 contriv$ to entangle himself 9 ! cov]1 & dragg+ x (f1 precipitat$ ! bottles & glasses to ! gr\nd1 dr5*+ ! l[] limbs ( 8 bro!r b>onet 9 ! cont5ts ( ! fractur$ b[l4 ,! only two p]sons app>5tly unmov$ 9 ! mid/ ( ?is upro> 7 its au?or & ,c>dwell ,firebras4 ,! latt] made no ho/ile display1 & did n ev5 alt] 8 position1 b kept 8 eye /eadily fix$ ^u ,r&ulph1 z if anxi\s to obs]ve ! effect ( ! incid5t ^u him4 ,! "y man ma9ta9$ 8 firmness ?r\gh\t4 ,he retreat$ a few /eps t[>ds ! wall1 & put himself 9 a po/ure ( def5ce4 ,! ne>e/ ( 8 antagoni/s 0 ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury2 b see+ ! o!rs press =w>d1 ! *ivalr\s ,wel% b>onet decl9$ comm5c+ ! attack4 #8,s+ulatim6--"o at a "t1 ,mr4 ,trav]s1' he cri$4 #8,ne ,h]cules contra duos4 ,x %all nev] be said t any man1 h[ev] unwor?y ( fair treatm5t1 f\ght aga9/ odds 9 ! pres5ce ( a desc5dant ( ,adam de ,salzburg4 ,/& aside1 !re=e1 sir--& y1 ,fa!r ,v]selyn--& leave him to me1 or ,i mu/ rel9qui% ! "r ( combat1 :i* ,i h 9 "s measure acquir$1 z be+ ! fir/ to claim x1 to y4' #8,let ! "y man swe> to keep sil5ce t\*+ all he has se5 & he>d1 or he %all n quit ?is room alive1' rejo9$ ,trav]s4 #8,tru/ him n--tru/ him n6' cri$ ,fa!r ,v]selyn3 #88 oa? w n b9d him4 ,fall ^u him altoge!r & slay him6 ,t is ! only way to ensure 8 sil5ce & our safety4 ,i w absolve y ( 8 blood4 ,! imm95ce ( ! dang] ju/ifies ! de$4' #8,proh pudor6' cri$ ,sir ,norfolk /]nly4 #8,t w\ld be trucidation d$ecor\s & ignave2 nei!r c ,i /& by & see x done4' #8,nor ,i1' cri$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 :o _h by ?is "t recov]$ f ! emb>rassm5t occasion$ by ! accid5t4 #8,i disapprove ( ,fa!r ,v]selyn's c\nsel entirely4 ,let u he> :at ! "y man has to say4 ,i w "q him4' #8,haudququam1 ,sir ,bulkeley1' repli$ ! o!r gravely1 #8,i gave y prec$5ce on a rec5t occasion1 b ,i _c d s on ! pres5t4 ,i claim ?is "y man z my own--to int]rogate1 to fight1 &1 p]*ance1 to slay him4' #8,fight him z mu* z y please1 ,sir ,norfolk1 & slay him if y ?9k prop]--or c1' rejo9$ ,sir ,bulkeley angrily2 #8b y %all n prev5t my speak+ to him4' #8,sir ,bulkeley ,price1' return$ ,sir ,norfolk1 rais+ 8 crane neck to its utmo/ height1 #8,i pray y n to int]f]e betwe5 me & ,mr4 ,crew1 o!rwise----' #8,well1 ,sir ,norfolk1 & :at !n8' cri$ ! o!r1 8 hot ,wel% blood m\nt+ to 8 *eeks1 & empurpl+ !m m deeply ?an usual4 #8,:at !n1 ,sir ,norfolk8' #8,i %all be compell$ to make y r5d] me reason = x1' repli$ ! o!r /]nly4 ,c>dwell ,firebras n[ ?\ght x "t to int]f]e4 #8,g5tlem51' he said1 advanc+ t[>ds !m1 #8we h pl5ty ( o!r qu>rels to settle )\t disput+ among ourselves4 ,i br\ght ,mr4 ,r&ulph ,crew "h1 & w be responsible = 8 sil5ce4' #8,:at sai? ! "y man8' dem&$ ,sir ,norfolk4 #8,if he w oppign]ate 8 ^w = taciturnity1 ,i w take x4' #8,s w ,i1' add$ ,sir ,bulkeley4 #8,i ?ank y = y\r good op9ion ( me1 g5tlem51' return$ ,r&ulph4 #8,i h be51 almo/ unwitt+ly1 a p>ty to y\r c\nsels1 & ought p]haps to h decl>$ my s5tim5ts soon]2 b ,i hop$ ! meet+ w\ld pass (f )\t r5d]+ any su* av[al necess>y1 9 :i* case1 ?\gh ,i c]ta9ly %\ld nev] h jo9$ y\r club aga91 ! secret ( its exi/5ce w\ld h re/$ 9 my own bosom--z x w n[1 if ,i am suff]$ to dep>t4 ,i c\ld n avoid express+ my disapproval ( a toa/ :i*1 9 common ) e loyal subject ( ,k+ ,george ! ,second1 ,i hold to be treasonable4' #8,y _c be ! subject ( a usurp]1 "y man1' said ,firebras4 #8,y\r allegiance to ,k+ ,james ! ,?ird is unali5able4' #8,compel him to av[ allegiance to 8 rightful sov]eign1 ,mr4 ,firebras1' int]pos$ ,fa!r ,v]selyn4 #8,i w soon] lay d[n my life ?an comply1' cri$ ,r&ulph resolutely4 ,firebras look$ slightly disconc]t$2 & ,sir ,norfolk1 :o _h l[]$ ! po9t ( 8 sword1 aga9 rais$ x4 #8,x is va9 to reason ) him1 my son1' :isp]$ ,v]selyn4 #8,our safety dem&s 8 de/ruction4 ,if he goes h5ce we are d5\nc$2 & an irrep>able injury w be done to ! good cause4' #8,i h promis$ him safe conduct1 fa!r1' rejo9$ ,firebras2 #8&1 at all risks1 ,i w keep my ^w4 ,mr4 ,r&ulph ,crew1 y are at lib]ty to dep>t4 ,y give up all hopes ( ! mis]'s daught]8' he add$1 9 a deep :isp]4 #8,i mu/1 if %e is only to be pur*as$ 9 ?is way1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 9 ! same tone4 #8,take "t to consid] ( x1' rejo9$ ,firebras4 #8,i w f9d means ( communicat+ ) y to-morr[4 ,l&lord1 att5d ,mr4 ,crew to ! door4' #8,y are wrong 9 lett+ him g1' cri$ ,v]selyn4 #8,y w rep5t ?is bl9d confid5ce4 ,sir ,norfolk1 ,i entreat y to int]f]e--,sir ,bulkeley1 ,i appeal to y4' ,b !y bo? turn$ f him1 & %ea!d _! swords2 :ile ! l&lord1 hav+ receiv$ a sign f ,firebras1 obey$ 8 in/ructions4 ,z soon z ,r&ulph 0 gone1 ,firebras address$ himself to ! two b>onets3 #8,i hope no unk9dly feel+--none1 at lea/1 t _c easily be set to rights--subsi/s betwe5 y1 g5tlem58' he said4 #8,i %all nev] qu>rel ) my good fri5d1 ,sir ,norfolk1 except ab\t a matt] ( punctilio1' repli$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 :o 0 z easily appeas$ z r\s$ to ang]4 #8,& ,i ought nev] to qu>rel ) "o :o kn[s h[ to make s h&some a concession z ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1' repli$ ,sir ,norfolk1 ) a graci\s b[4 #8,!n ! /orm has bl[n ov]1' laugh$ ,firebras4 #8,i fe>$ ?is m ?an ! o!r4' ,a long discussion !n took place among ! memb]s ( ! club z to ,r&ulph's introduction to x1 & ,firebras 0 sev]ely c5sur$ by ,fa!r ,v]selyn = admitt+ ! "y man )\t te/+ 8 political pr9ciples4 #8,i d n rep5t :at ,i h done1 fa!r1' return$ ,firebras1 #8because ,i am satisfi$ no h>m w come ( x2 & x 0 an attempt to ga9 a v useful ally to our cause4 ,he is a brave lad1 z 8 firmness dur+ ?is affair prov$1 & x w\ld be a great po9t to w9 him ov]4 ,nor d ,i yet despair ( do+ s4' #8,i hope we h se5 ! la/ ( him1' mutt]$ ,fa!r ,v]selyn2 #8& ,i beg x may be borne 9 m9d t x 0 aga9/ my advice t he 0 suff]$ to dep>t4' ,c>dwell ,firebras d>t$ an angry look at ! prie/1 b he made no reply2 & ! clo? hav+ be5 replac$ by ! l&lord & ,mr4 ,cripps1 ! =m] proce$$ to fet* a fre% supply ( flasks & glasses2 aft] :i* ! company once m ga!r$ r\nd ! table1 & began to discuss anew _! projects4 ,,! ,,jacobite ,,club ,,pursu$ ,,by ,,! ,,gu>ds--,,! ,,jacobite ,,club ,,surpris$ ,,by ,,! ,,gu>d--,,! ,,flight--,,& ,,pursuit--,,mr4 ,,cripps's ,,trea*]y ,midnight arriv$1 & f\nd ! p>ty /ill 9 deep debate4 ,sudd5ly1 a quick & cont9u\s knock+ 0 he>d at ! door4 ,all in/antly />t$ to _! feet1 gaz+ at ea* o!r 9 al>m4 #8,we are betray$1' said ,firebras1 9 a deep :isp]4 #8,we are1' repli$ ,fa!r ,v]selyn2 #8& by ! spy y introduc$ among u4' #8,x is false6' cri$ ,firebras angrily4 #8,b ?is is no "t = dispute4 ,we mu/ provide = our safety4 ,:o is x1 l&lord8' he cri$ to ! ho/1 :o1 on ! fir/ al>m1 _h ru%$ to ! door1 & op5$ ! reconnoitr+ hole )9 x4 #8,o lud6 we're all lo/6' rejo9$ ! l&lord1 clos+ ! trap-door1 & return+ to !m ) sc>$ looks & on tiptoe1 z if afraid' ( ! s\nd ( 8 own foot/eps4 #8,:o is x8--:at is x8' dem&$ ,firebras4 #8,a doz5 gr5adi] gu>ds1 head$ by _! capta9 & lieut5ant1 come to se>* ! h\se1' repli$ ! l&lord4 #8,!y're m\nt+ ! /airs n[4' #8,z\nds6' exclaim$ ,sir ,bulkeley1 #8?is is awkw>d6' #8,!re is no?+ to fe>1' said ,firebras calmly4 #8,we h pl5ty ( "t = flight4' #8,yes1 y c fly1 g5tlem51 b ,i am ru9$1' exclaim$ ! l&lord4 #8,i c nev] return to my own dwell+6' #8,p%aw6 y %all nev] be ! worse = x1' repli$ ,firebras4 #8,b :at w become ( me1 if ,i am tak58' cri$ ,mr4 ,cripps1 feign+ a look ( despair4 #8,i am sure to be ! worse = x4' #8,sil5ce6' cri$ ,firebras au?oritatively4 #8,don't y he> !m8--!y are at ! door4 ,be quick1 g5tlem54 ,n a mom5t is to be lo/4' ,:ile ?is 0 pass+1 ,fa!r ,v]selyn hurri$ to ! l[] end ( ! room1 &1 m\nt+ a ladd] plac$ aga9/ ! wall1 pass$ ?r\gh a trap-door 9 ! ceil+ above x4 ,! l&lord1 ,mr4 ,cripps1 & ,mr4 ,trav]s next asc5d$2 !n ,sir ,bulkeley foll[$2 !n ,sir ,norfolk1 ^: equanimity n ev5 ! pres5t dang] c\ld di/urb2 :ile ,firebras br\ght up ! re>4 #8',sdea?1 ,sir ,norfolk6' cri$ ! latt]1 z ! b>onet sl[ly scal$ ! /eps be=e him--#8move on a little m quickly1 or we %all c]ta9ly be captur$4 ,!y're break+ op5 ! door4 ,don't y he> !m8' #8,p]fect1' repli$ ,sir ,norfolk coolly4 ,b he did n on t acc\nt accel]ate 8 movem5ts4 ,kn[+ x 0 9 va9 to remon/rate1 ,c>dwell ,firebras wait$ till ,sir ,norfolk _h work$ 8 long frame ?r\gh ! trap-door1 :i* he did ) ! utmo/ delib]ation1 & !n ran up ! /eps himself1 ) mu* m activity ?an might h be5 expect$ f a p]son s weighty4 ,j z he 0 quitt+ ! ladd]1 ! door 0 bur/ op5 ) a trem5d\s cra%1 & two (fic]s ( ! gu>d ru%$ into ! room1 sword 9 h&1 foll[$ by a doz5 gr5adi]s arm$ ) muskets1 on :i* bayonets 7 fix$4 ,firebras's fir/ object1 on secur+ a foot+ on ! floor ( ! g>ret above1 0 to try to draw up ! ladd]1 & he 0 assi/$ 9 ! endeav\r by ,sir ,norfolk2 b _! design 0 fru/rat$ by ! =emo/ (fic] & a tall gr5adi] be>+ a halb]d1 bo? ( :om sprang ^u ! ladd]1 & kept x d[n by _! jo9t weight1 & all t ^? above c\ld d 0 to %ut d[n ! trap-door1 be=e x c\ld be rea*$ by _! foes4 ,a dorm] w9d[ op5$ f ! g>ret ^u ! ro( ( ! h\se2 b an unexpect$ difficulty _h be5 exp]i5c$ by ! fir/ deta*m5t ( fugitives 9 unfa/5+ x4 ,all ought to h be5 9 read9ess = an em]g5cy l ! pres5t1 & ,sir ,bulkeley & ,mr4 ,trav]s bitt]ly reproa*$ ! l&lord = 8 neglig5ce4 ,! poor fell[ decl>$ t ! mis*ance 0 n 8 fault--t he _h tak5 e possible precaution--&1 9 fact1 _h exam9$ ! w9d[ t v morn+1 & f\nd x all "r4 ,illu/ration3 #jcbj ,at l5g? x 0 =c$ back1 & all b ,sir ,norfolk & ,firebras got ?r\gh x4 ,!y 7 deta9$ by ! necessity t exi/$ ( gu>d+ ! trap-door4 ,un=tunately1 !re 0 no bolt on ! upp] side ( x1 s t !y _h to /& ^u x to keep x d[n1 & ?is plan be+ discov]$ by ! (fic] bel[1 he ord]$ two ( 8 m5 to ?ru/ _! bayonets ?r\gh ! bo>ds1 :ile ! tall gr5adi] tri$ to prize op5 ! door ) 8 halb]d4 ,! manoeuvre compell$ ,firebras & ,salus-bury slightly to alt] _! position1 to avoid be+ w\nd$ by ! bayonets1 & 9 do+ s1 !y necess>ily gave admittance to ! po9t ( ! halb]d4 ,! ef=ts ( ! assail+ p>ty 7 r$\bl$1 & ! trap slightly yield$4 #8,lose n a mom5t6 fly1 ,sir ,norfolk6' cri$ ,firebras1 appreh5sive le/ ! b>onet's delib]ation1 :i* he well knew no?+ c\ld %ake1 %\ld prev5t 8 escape4 ,b true to 8 pr9ciples1 ,sir ,norfolk w\ld n move an in*4 #8,i _c leave y 9 angu/o1' he said4 #8,b ,i am ! /rong] ( ! two1 z well z ! m active1' rejo9$ ,firebras4 #8,my weight w suffice to keep d[n ! trap-door till y h got ?r\gh ! w9d[1 & !n ,i c make good my retreat4 ,fly6 fly6' ,b ,sir ,norfolk cont9u$ immovable4 #8,i %all be ! la/ to quit ?is place1' he said1 9 a tone ( unalt]able det]m9ation4 #8,b d n1 ,i pray y1 t>ry ) me4 ,! trifurcif]\s myrmidons ( ! ,hanov]ian usurp] %all nev] take me ) life4' #8,i mu/ leave ! punctili\s old fool to 8 fate1' mutt]$ ,firebras1 obs]v+ t ! great] "p ( ! head ( ! halb]d 0 =c$ ?r\gh ! side ( ! trap4 #8,god protect y1 ,sir ,norfolk1' he cri$1 ru%+ to ! w9d[4 ,! brave old ,wel% b>onet essay$ to hew (f ! head ( ! halb]d f ! /aff--b 9 va92 & f9d+ t ! enemy mu/ ga9 admittance 9 ano!r mom5t1 & t ,firebras _h cle>$ ! w9d[1 he turn$ away & /rode maje/ically t[>ds x4 ,8 retreat 0 s sudd5ly made1 t ! gr5adi] :o held ! pike1 & 0 priz+ ) all 8 =ce1 lo/ 8 balance1 & tumbl$ (f ! ladd]1 caus+ su* confusion among 8 comrades1 t ,sir ,norfolk _h "t to get ?r\gh ! w9d[ unmole/$4 ,x 0 a beautfully bright night--! moon be+ at ! full1 & ! sky fill$ ) fleecy cl\ds4 ,on ! left lay ridges ( po9t$-ro($ h\ses1 cov]$ ) ! w>m-look+ & mell[-t9t$ tile1 s pref]able to ! cold blue slate--brok5 ) /acks ( *imneys ( e size & =m--dorm] w9d[s1 gables1 ov]hang+ /oreys & o!r picturesque & fanta/ic projections2 & ! view be+ t]m9at$1 at "s qu>t] ( a mile's di/ance1 by ! tall t[]s & "p ( ! ro( ( ,we/m9/] ,abbey4 ,view$ ?us1 ! :ole picture look$ exquisitely tranquil & beautiful4 ,! fires 9 ! h\ses 7 almo/ all ext+ui%$1 & little or no smoke issu$ f ! *imneys to pollute ! cle> atmosph]e4 ,above ! v5]able & maje/ic fane hung ! que5 ( night1 flood+ its t[]s--se5 at su* an h\r to ! greate/ advantage--) silv]y light1 & ?r[+ "s ( ! ne>] build+s & projections into deep %ad[1 & s add+ to ! beauty ( ! sc5e4 ,on ! "r1 ! view ext5d$ ov] o!r h\se-tops to ! g>d5s & fields ( ,pimlico4 ,beh9d 0 ,sa9t ,james's ,p>k1 ) its /ately av5ues ( trees1 its long canal1 & ,rosamond's ,pond glimm]+ 9 ! moonlight2 :ile 9 front lay ! ,new ,artill]y ,gr\nd1 & ! op5 & m>%y gr\nds con/itut+ ,totnill ,fields4 ,b x w be readily imag9$ t nei!r ,firebras nor 8 companions look$ to ! "r or to ! left4 ,!y 7 only consci\s ( ! dang] by :i* !y 7 m5ac$1 & 7 fur!r disc\rag$ by ,fa!r ,v]selyn1 :o at t mom5t scrambl$ ov] ! ro( !y 7 ab\t to cross1 to in=m !m t ! door by :i* !y hop$ to escape c\ld n be got op54 #8,ev]y?+ seems to h gone wrong6 cri$ ,v]selyn 9 an ec/asy ( t]ror4 #8,:at w become ( u8' #8,jacta e/ alea1' repli$ ,sir ,norfolk compos$ly4 #8,we mu/ fight = x1 fa!r4' #8,heav5 & all its sa9ts protect u1' cri$ ! prie/1 cross+ himself4 #8,be compos$1 fa!r1' rejo9$ ,firebras /]nly4 #8,y ought to be equal to any circum/ances 9 :i* y may be plac$4 ,! latt] exclamation 0 occasion$ by a joy\s %\t1 ann\nc+ t _! fri5ds _h succe$$ 9 op5+ ! door2 & ! next mom5t ! good news 0 confirm$ by ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 :o clamb]$ ov] ! ro( to acqua9t !m ) x4 ,on he>+ ?is ! p>ty in/antly beat a retreat2 & _! flight 0 accel]at$ by ! (fic] & ! tall gr5adi]1 :o at t mom5t sprung out ( ! w9d[4 ,ev5 ,sir ,norfolk 0 urg$ to a little m exp$ition ?an usual2 & two or ?ree ( 8 mighty /rides br\ght him to ! top ( ! ro(4 ,c>dwell ,firebras w\ld n h be5 mu* beh9d him1 if ,fa!r ,v]selyn _h n caught hold ( 8 coat-tails to help himself up ! asc5t1 :i* he felt :olly unable to accompli% )\t assi/ance4 ,by ?is "t ! (fic] 0 well-nigh ^u !m2 &1 f9d+ 8 summons to surr5d] :olly disreg>d$1 he made a pass at ! prie/1 :i* took effect 9 ! fle%y "p ( 8 leg1 re/or+ him at once to m ?an 8 =m] agility4 ,utt]+ a l\d yell1 & clapp+ 8 h& to ! w\nd$ limb to /an* ! blood1 ,fa!r ,v]selyn b\nd$ ov] ! ro(1 & made to ! door ?r\gh :i* ! l&lord & ,mr4 ,trav]s _h already disappe>$1 & ?r\gh :i* ,mr4 ,cripps 0 n[ d>t+4 ,betwe5 ! two ro(s lay a small flat space1 us$ by its =m] proprietor z a place = dry+ clo!s1 z 0 evid5t f ! f\r tall po/s at ! corn]s4 ,"h ,firebras & ,sir ,norfolk came to a /&1 resolv$ to dispute ! passage ) _! pursu]s4 ,sword 9 h&1 & call+ to !m to surr5d]1 ! =emo/ (fic] da%$ d[n ! ro(2 b 8 precipitation plac$ him at ! m]cy ( ,fire-bras2 = 8 foot slipp+1 ! latt] /ruck 8 sword f 8 grasp4 ,sir ,norfolk1 9 ! int]im1 _h enc\nt]$ ano!r foeman ) equal success4 ,?is 0 ! tall gr5adi]1 :o1 z he desc5d$1 made a ?ru/ at ! b>onet ) 8 halb]d1 :i* ! latt] v adroitly p>ri$1 &1 lung+ 9 return1 disabl$ 8 adv]s>y by a w\nd 9 ! arm4 ,at ! same mom5t1 too1 ! tiles gave way "u ! weight ( ! gr5adi]1 & he sank above ! knees 9 ! ro(4 ,o!r foes 7 n[ at h&4 ,! second (fic]1 c>ry+ a lant]n 9 "o h&1 & a drawn sword 9 ! o!r1 appe>$ on ! ro(2 :ile ! tall caps & bayonets ( ! re/ ( ! gr5adi]s 7 se5 above x4 ,?\gh ,sir ,norfolk1 ^: blood 0 up1 w\ld h will+ly await$ ! advance ( ^! new oppon5ts1 he yield$ to ! entreaties ( ,firebras1 & foll[$ him ?r\gh ! door1 :i* 0 in/antly secur$ beh9d !m by a c\ple ( /rong bolts4 ,! h\se 9 :i* ! ,jacobites _h tak5 refuge 0 expressly hir$ by !m = an occasion l ! pres5t1 & kept :olly un9habit$4 ,! mode ( communication betwe5 x & ! ,rose & ,cr[n w1 x is hop$1 be suffici5tly und]/ood f ! =ego+ description4 ,t s _m un=ese5 accid5ts %\ld h occurr$ at a "t :51 if ev]1 ?+s ought to h be5 9 read9ess1 almo/ drove ! poor l&lord di/ract$2 b if he c\ld h wat*$ ,mr4 ,cripps's manoeuvres1 he w\ld h spe$ily f\nd out ! cause ( ! delays4 ,9 ! fir/ in/ance1 a p5knife1 dext]\sly slipp$ by ! valet into ! groove ( ! w9d[1 prev5t$ x f mov+1 & _h well-nigh1 z has be5 se51 occasion$ ! capture ( ! fugitives4 ,?is difficulty hav+ be5 ov]come by ! /r5u\s ef=ts ( ,sir ,bulkeley & ,mr4 ,trav]s1 ,mr4 ,cripps 0 ! fir/ to scramble ?r\gh ! w9d[4 #8,:i* way8' he cri$ to ! l&lord1 :o 0 foll[+4 #8,ov] ! ro(1 & to ! door opposite1' 0 ! reply4 ,nimbly z a cat ! agile valet b\nd$ ov] ! ro(1 & in/antly p]ceiv+ ! door1 made t[>ds x4 ,a key 0 9 ! lock2 he turn$ x1 took x out1 & dropp$ x into ! /reet bel[4 ,he !n began to %ake ! door viol5tly1 & %\t$ to ! l&lord1 :o at t mom5t came 9 sight4 #8,unlock x--unlock x6' cri$ ! ho/4 #8,i c't1' cri$ ,mr4 ,cripps2 #8!re is no key4 #8,pon rep6 we %all be all tak54' #8,no key6' exclaim$ ! l&lord4 #8,impossible6 ,i saw x !re ?is morn+ myself4 ,x mu/ h dropp$ d[n4 ,look ab\t = x4' ,mr4 ,cripps feign$ compliance1 & ! l&lord com+ up1 p\r$ =? a torr5t ( imprecations on f9d+ 8 /atem5t correct4 ,fa!r ,v]selyn1 z has be5 relat$1 crept back to ,firebras1 :ile ! o!rs us$ _! ef=ts to op5 ! door4 ,nor 7 !y long 9 effect+ _! purpose4 ,f9d+ all o!r attempts fail1 ! l&lord /epp$ back on ! leads1 & runn+ to give additional impetus to ! bl[1 da%$ 8 foot aga9/ ! door1 & ! lock yield$ ) a l\d cra%4 ,,mr4 ,,cripps ,,enc\nt]+ ,,8 ,,ma/] ,,9 ,,m>ylebone ,,g>d5s ,m>ylebone ,g>d5s1 x is well kn[n1 lay on ! ea/]n side ( ! upp] end ( ! lane be>+ ! same "n--! :ole ( ! c\ntry beyond ,h>ley ,/reet1 :i* 0 n m ?an a ?ird ( its pres5t ext5t1 be+ op5 fields4 ,!y 7 ( consid]able size1 & 7 orig9ally laid out & plant$ at ! beg9n+ ( ! la/ c5tury1 at :i* "t ! public 7 gratuit\sly admitt$ to !m4 ,9 "o "p ( ! gr\nds !re 0 an excell5t b[l+-gre51 :i* drew _m lov]s ( t mo/ agreeable recreation to x4 ,by degrees ! g>d5s1 be+ v conv5i5tly situat$1 rose 9 repute2 & 9 #agcg1 _! proprietor1 ,mr4 ,g\gh1 began to dem& a %ill+ = admittance--?is sum entitl+ ! visitor to its value 9 refre%m5ts4 ,b /ill fur!r improvem5ts 7 effect$4 ,or*e/ras1 boxes1 & a !atre = musical ent]ta9m5ts 7 erect$ )9 !m4 ,besides ! ma9 walks1 semicircul> r[s ( trees 7 plant$1 & h$ges contriv$ s z to =m pleas+ labyr9?s = ^? :o pref]r$ privacy4 ,b[]s & alcoves 7 built 9 diff]5t places2 lamps 7 fa/5$ to ! trees1 & at night1 on ! occasion ( a fte1 e "p ( ! g>d5 0 illum9at$ ) myriads ( lamps ( v>i\s col\rs4 ,! company began to improve1 & ! price ( admission 0 rais$ to five %ill+s4 ,ftes ( e k9d 7 held "h2 & ! place cont9u$ 9 vogue until ne>ly ! end ( ! c5tury ) :i* its rise comm5c$4 ,malcolm m5tions t a few trees1 once =m+ "p ( ,m>ylebone ,g>d5s1 7 /&+ at ! nor? end ( ,h>ley ,/reet 9 #ahjh4 ,b we fe> n ev5 a /ump ( "o ( !m is n[ left4 ,c>riages1 coa*es1 & *airs 7 sett+ d[n _! occupants at ! entrance to ! g>d5s z ,mr4 ,cripps & 8 companion drew ne>4 ,nev] _h ,mrs4 ,nettle-%ip se5 a gay] ?rong--! dresses %e ?\ght magnific5t4 ,!re 0 ,lady ,anca/]1 :om ,mr4 ,cripps po9t$ out to h]1 9 a brocad$ lute/r+ sack1 ) ruby-col\r$ gr\nd & :ite tob9e /ripes trimm$ ) floss--! ,c\ntess ( ,pomfret1 9 a black sat9 sack fl[]$ ) r$ & :ite--,lady ,alm]ia ,vane1 9 a sc>let unwat]$ tabby sack--,lady ,il*e/]1 9 a :ite tissue fl[]$ sack4 ,all ^! ladies wore hoops2 b none ( !m1 ,mr4 ,cripps assur$ 8 companion1 manag$ ?is equipm5t ) half s mu* grace z h]self4 ,?r\gh\t ?is /age ( ! bus9ess1 ,mr4 ,cripps _h "s difficulty 9 play+ 8 "p1 & x requir$ all 8 effront]y to enable him to g ?r\gh ) x4 ,hav+ affirm$ to 8 companion t he 0 an intimate acqua9tance ( all ! ladies ( rank he enc\nt]$1 & 9 ! habit ( att5d+ _! r\ts & p>ties1 he 0 "u ! necessity ( su/a9+ ! "*1 & kept con/antly b[+ & kiss+ 8 h& to !m4 ,9 mo/ cases he succe$$2 = ! ladies he address$1 deceiv$ by 8 %[y attire1 :i* seem$ to m>k him z somebody1 return$ 8 salutations4 ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip 0 en*ant$4 ,to be att5d$ by s fa%ionable a p]son1 :o knew all ! beau monde1 0 supreme felicity4 ,%e w\ld h giv5 ! _w to be introduc$ to "s ( ! fa%ionable ladies1 & intimat$ z mu* to h] companion2 b he 0 too %rewd to att5d to ! sugge/ion1 cont5t+ himself ) say+1 ) a v impassion$ look1 #8,i hope1 my angel1 t "o ( ^! days ,i %all h ! hon\r ( introduc+ y to my fair fri5ds "u ano!r "n4',tw\ld make me ! happie/ ( m5--#8pon rep6' #8,odd's bodik9s6 ,mr4 ,will>s1 h[ y d confuse me6' exclaim$ ! lady1 spread+ h] l>ge fan be=e h] face4 ,by ?is "t !y _h ga9$ ! pr9cipal av5ue lead+ t[>ds ! or*e/ra1 & at ea* /ep he took1 ,mr4 ,cripps kiss$ 8 h& to "s elegantly dress$ p]son4 #8,!re's my fri5d ,"l ,eff+ham1 & 8 c\ntess1' he said2 #8glad to see y1 my "l4 ,t's ! pretty ,mrs4 ,rackham--a bride1 swee!>t1 a bride1' ) t5d] emphasis--#8t's ! ri* ,mrs4 ,drap]--,i d>5't look at h]1 = %e's det]m9$ to h me1 :e!r ,i w or no1 & ,i c't make up my m9d to x1 ?\gh %e's promis$ to settle sixty ?\s& p\nds ^u me1 & to die 9 six mon?s4' #8,la6 ,mr4 ,will>s1 y w\ldn't sell y\rself to su* an ojus creature z t6' cri$ ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip--#8:y1 %e's a p]fect fright1 & s dress$6' #8,precisely :at y describe h]1 #8pon rep6' repli$ ,mr4 ,cripps4 #8,b d li/5 to ! music4 ,isn't x inspir+8' ,& !y paus$ = a mom5t to li/5 to ! lively /ra9s proce$+ f ! or*e/ra1 :i* 0 plac$ at "o end ( a l>ge build+ fac+ ! pr9cipal walk4 ,by ?is "t ! company _h almo/ entirely assembl$4 ,! ma9 walk 0 completely ?rong$1 & pres5t$ ! appe>ance ( ! ,mall at high tide1 :ile all ! boxes & alcoves 7 fill$ ) p]sons discuss+ b[ls ( pun*1 plates ( ham1 *ick5s1 salads1 & o!r good ?+s4 ,! b& 9 ! or*e/ra 0 excell5t1 & ! lively airs & symphonies add$ to ! excitem5t & _s ( ! sc5e4 ,mr4 ,cripps creat$ a great s5sation4 ,_m p]sons ?\ght !y _h se5 him be=e1 b no "o c\ld tell :o he 04 ,mean:ile1 ! object ( ?is att5tion cont9u$ to disp5se 8 b[s & smiles1 fl\ri%$ 8 cl\d$ cane1 tapp$ 8 magnific5t snuff-box1 & aft] a/oni%+ all ! behold]s ) 8 coxcombry1 glid$ (f ) 8 companion into "o ( ! side walks4 ,he _h sc>cely disappe>$1 :5 ,lady ,brabazon & h] p>ty ent]$ ! ma9 walk4 ,h] lady%ip l$ h] little spaniel by its /r+1 & 0 att5d$ on "o side by ! beau1 & on ! o!r by ,trussell4 ,beh9d !m walk$ ,clem5t9a1 :o _h contriv$ to allure ,r&ulph f h] "m1 & to atta* him to h]1 :ile on ! "y man's left walk$ ,sir ,s+leton ,sp9ke4 ,ev]ybody :om ,mr4 ,villi]s enc\nt]$ told him ( ! prodigi\s beau :o _h j be5 se5 on ! walk--,"l ,eff+ham1 ,major ,burr[es1 ,"l ,dyneov]1 ,sir ,john ,fagg--all describ$ him4 #8,:o ! devil is he8' cri$ ,villi]s4 #8,hav5't ! lea/ idea1' repli$ ,sir ,john ,fagg4 #8,b ,i'll speak to him1 if ,i meet him aga94 ,he's y\r v d\ble1 ,villi]s4 ,i'll swe> he has employ$ ,desm>t9s to make him a suit precisely l y\r own4' #8,has he8' cri$ ! beau indignantly--#8,!n ,i'll nev] employ a rascally ,fr5*man aga96 & :at is m1 ,i won't pay him 8 bill4' ,! same ?+ 0 told him by tw5ty o!r p]sons1 & ! beau look$ anxi\sly r\nd = 8 p]sonator1 b 0 = "s "t unable to disc]n him4 ,mean:ile1 ,mr4 ,cripps _h s\ght ?is seclud$ walk to give him an opportunity ( mak+ a decl>ation to ! wid[1 & ?\gh he 0 n positively accept$ he 0 n decid$ly refus$1--! lady only ask+ "t to consid] ov] ! proposal4 ,! audaci\s valet 0 on 8 knees1 & raptur\sly kiss+ h] h&1 v[+ he w\ld nev] rise till he receiv$ a fav\rable answ] to 8 suit1 :5 two p]sons 7 se5 approa*+1 :om1 to 8 inf9ite mortification & surprise1 he recognis$ z ,abel ,bee*cr(t & 8 uncle1 ,mr4 ,jukes4 #8,we are int]rupt$1 my *>m]6' he cri$1 gett+ up1 ) a c\nt5ance ( angry dismay4 #8,let u return to ! public prom5ade4 ,y won't refuse me8 ,i %all kill myself1 #8pon rep1 if y d4' #8,i'll ?9k ( x1 ,mr4 ,will>s1' said ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 twirl+ h] fan4 #8,b x w\ld be a dreadful ?+ if ,i 0 to break my engagem5t to ,mr4 ,ra?bone6' #8,oh6 curse ,mr4 ,ra?bone6 ,i'll cut 8 ?roat6' cri$ ,mr4 ,cripps1 glanc+ anxi\sly d[n ! walk4 ,b un=tunately !re 0 no outlet at ! l[] end1 & he 0 compell$ to turn & face ! intrud]s4 ,he look$ also to ! "r & left1 b on nei!r side 0 !re an alcove into :i* he c\ld retreat4 ,no?+ 0 left = x b impud5ce1 & luckily = him1 ?is quality seldom des]t$ him at a p9*4 ,putt+ on 8 bolde/ mann]1 he /rutt$ gaily1 & ) affect$ non*alance1 t[>ds ,abel & 8 uncle1 :o1 z he advanc$1 /epp$ a little aside to look at him4 ,illu/ration3 #jccj #8,:y1 z ,i live6' cri$ ,abel1 #8t's ,mr4 ,villi]s's valet--y\r nephew1 ,jukes4' #8,"l save u6 s x is1' cri$ ,mr4 ,jukes1 lift+ up 8 h&s 9 a/oni%m5t4 #8,:y1 ,crack5?orpe1 :at are y do+ "h--& 9 y\r ma/]'s clo!s8' #8,truce to y\r je/s1 old fell[1' said ,mr4 ,cripps1 wav+ him (f1 #8& let me pass4' #8,:at6 dis[n y\r uncle6' cri$ ,mr4 ,jukes angrily1 #8& 9 ! pres5ce ( 8 wor?y ma/]6 ,! rascal w\ld d5y 8 own fa!r4 ,pay me ! t5 cr[ns y borr[$ ye/]day4' #8,la6 ,mr4 ,will>s1 :at's ! mean+ ( all ?is8' ask$ ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip4 #8,pon my s\l1 my angel1 ,i don't "k1 unless ! old hunks has be5 dr9k+1' repli$ ,mr4 ,cripps4 #8,! #8rack pun* has evid5tly got into 8 head1 & made him mi/ake "o p]son = ano!r4' #8',rack pun*6' cri$ ,mr4 ,jukes furi\sly4 #8,i hav5't ta/$ a drop6 ,y call him ,mr4 ,will>s1 ma'am1' he add$ to ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip4 #8,he's deceiv+ y1 ma'am4 ,he's n ,mr4 ,will>s--he's ,mr4 ,will>s's g5tleman--8 valet4' #8,a truce to ?is folly1 y sup]annuat$ old dolt6' cri$ ,mr4 ,cripps1 rais+ 8 cane1 #8or ,i'll *a/ise y4' #8,*a/ise me6' exclaim$ ! butl] angrily4 #8,t\* me1 if y d>e1 rascal2 ,crack5?orpe1 ,crack5?orpe--y'll c]ta9ly be hang$4' #8,let him alone1 ,jukes1' int]pos$ ,abel4 #8,he'll meet 8 ma/] at ! corn] ( ! walk1 & ,i %\ld l to see h[ he'll c>ry x (f4' ,tak+ advantage ( ! int]f]5ce1 ,mr4 ,cripps pass$ on ) 8 inamorata1 :o 0 z anxi\s to escape f ! sc5e z himself2 :ile ,abel & ,mr4 ,jukes foll[$ !m at a %ort di/ance4 ,x fell out z ,abel _h =ese54 ,z ,mr4 ,cripps issu$ into ! broad walk1 "r be=e him1 & n _m y>ds (f1 7 8 ma/] & ,lady ,brabazon1 toge!r ) ! re/ ( ! p>ty4 ,if ! valet ev] _h ne$ ( assurance1 x 0 n[4 ,b ?\gh ready to s9k into ! e>?1 he 0 true to himself1 & exhibit$ no outw>d signs ( discomposure4 ,on ! contr>y1 he drew =? 8 snuff-box1 took a p9* 9 8 airie/ mann]1 & said to ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip--#8,!re's ,lady ,brabazon--acc\nt$ "o ( ! f9e/ wom5 ( ! day1 b ^u my s\l1 %e's n to be comp>$ ) y4' ,) ?is he made a pr(\nd salutation to ,lady ,brabazon1 :o look$ petrifi$ ) a/oni%m5t1 & kiss$ 8 h& to ,trussell1 :o 0 ready to die ) laugh+4 ,z to ! beau1 he grasp$ 8 cane 9 a mann] t pla9ly betok5$ 8 int5tion ( lay+ x across 8 valet's %\ld]s4 ,b ! latt]1 div9+ 8 int5tion1 & see+ t no?+ b a bold manoeuvre c\ld n[ save him1 /rutt$ up to him1 & said 9 a l\d voice--#8,ah6 my de> fell[--h[ d'ye d8--glad to see y--pl5ty ( company'--add+1 9 a l[] tone--#8= ,heav5's sake1 sir1 don't m> my =tune4 ,i'm ab\t to be m>ri$ to t lady1 sir--l>ge =tune1 sir--to-day w decide x--#8pon rep6' ,mr4 ,villi]s reg>d$ him 9 a/oni%m5t1 mix$ ) "s little admiration2 & at l5g? 8 good-nature got ! bett] ( 8 ang]4 #8,well1 get y gone in/antly1' he said2 #8if ,i f9d y 9 ! g>d5s 9 t5 m9utes f ?is "t1 y %all h ! can+ y m]it4' #8,good day1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,cripps--#8,i'll n =get ! fav\r4' ,& ) a pr(\nd b[1 he mov$ away ) ! wid[4 #8,& s y h let him (f8' cri$ ,lady ,brabazon1 9 amazem5t4 #8,^u my s\l1 ,i c\ldn't help x1' repli$ ! beau4 #8,i've a fell[-feel+ = ! rascal--&1 egad1 all ?+s consid]$1 he has play$ 8 "p s uncommonly well1 t ,i hope he may be successful4' ,,day ,,masqu]ade ,,9 ,,ranelagh ,,g>d5s ,& n[1 be=e ent]+ ,ranelagh1 x may be prop] to (f] a ^w z to its hi/ory4 ,alas = ! *anges & caprices ( fa%ion6 ,?is *>m+ place ( ent]ta9m5t1 ! delight ( our gr&fa!rs & gr&mo!rs1 ! boa/ ( ! metropolis1 ! envy ( =eign]s1 ! r5[n$ 9 song & /ory1 ! p>adise ( hoops & wigs1 is vani%$1--numb]$ ) ! ?+s t 76--& we fe> !re is little hope ( its revival4 ,ranelagh1 x is well kn[n1 d]iv$ its designation f a nobleman ( ! same "n1 by :om ! h\se 0 erect$1 & ! g>d5s1 e/eem$ ! mo/ beautiful 9 ! k+dom1 orig9ally laid out4 ,its situation adjo9$ ! ,royal ,hospital at ,*elsea1 & ! date ( its erection 0 #afij-a4 ,ranelagh ,h\se1 on ! dea? ( ! e>l 9 #agab1 pass$ into ! possession ( 8 daught]1 ,lady ,ca!r9e ,jones2 b 0 let1 ab\t tw5ty ye>s aft]w>ds1 to two em95t build]s1 :o relet x to ,lacy1 aft]w>ds pat5tee ( ,drury ,lane ,!atre1 & commonly call$ ,g5tleman ,lacy1 by :om x 0 tak5 ) ! int5tion ( giv+ conc]ts & breakfa/s )9 x1 on a scale f> sup]ior1 9 po9t ( spl5d\r & attraction1 to any t _h be5 hi!rto attempt$4 ,9 #agda ! premises 7 sold by ,lacy to ,messrs4 ,crispe & ,meyonnet = #djjj1 & ! rotunda 0 erect$ 9 ! same ye> by subscription4 ,f ?is date ! true hi/ory ( ,ranelagh may be said to comm5ce4 ,x at once bur/ into fa%ion1 & its ent]ta9m5ts be+ att5d$ by p]sons ( ! fir/ quality1 cr[ds flock$ 9 _! tra91 %ortly aft] its op5+1 ,mr4 ,crispe became ! sole lessee2 & 9 spite ( ! brilliant success ( ! ent]prise1 %>$ ! fate ( mo/ lessees ( places ( public amusem5t1 be+ decl>$ bankrupt 9 #agdd4 ,! prop]ty 0 !n divid$ into ?irty %>es1 & s cont9u$ until ,ranelagh 0 clos$4 ,! e>lie/ ent]ta9m5ts ( ,ranelagh 7 morn+ conc]ts1 consi/+ *iefly ( oratorios1 produc$ "u ! direction ( ,mi*ael ,fe/+1 ! lead] ( ! b&2 b ev5+ conc]ts 7 spe$ily introduc$1 ! latt]1 x may be m5tion$1 to %[ ! diff]5ce ( =m] fa%ionable h\rs f ! pres5t1 comm5c+ at half-pa/ five1 & conclud+ at n9e4 ,?us x began1 b t[>ds its close1 ! gaye/ visitors to ,ranelagh w5t at midnight1 j z ! conc]ts 7 f9i%+1 & rema9$ !re till ?ree or f\r 9 ! morn+4 ,9 #aged ! fa%ionable _w 7 drawn to ,ranelagh by a s]ies ( amusem5ts call$ ,comus's ,c\rt2 & not)/&+ _! some:at que/ionable title1 ! revels 7 conduct$ ) great propriety & decorum4 ,a procession :i* 0 introduc$ 0 manag$ ) great effect1 & sev]al mock ,italian duets 7 sung ) rem>kable _s4 ,almo/ to its close1 ,ranelagh reta9$ its "* ( be+ ! f9e/ place ( public ent]ta9m5t 9 ,europe1 & to ! la/ ! rotunda 0 ! wond] & delight ( e behold]4 ,! c\p-d'oeil ( ! int]ior ( ?is /ructure 0 extraord9>ily /rik+1 & impress$ all :o beheld x = ! fir/ "t ) surprise4 ,x 0 circul> 9 =m1 & exactly "o hundr$ & fifty feet 9 diamet]4 ,r\nd ! l[] "p ( ! build+ ran a beautiful arcade1 ! int]vals betwe5 ea* ar* be+ fill$ up by alcoves4 ,ov] ?is 0 a gall]y ) a balu/rade1 hav+ entrances f ! ext]ior1 & =m+ a sort ( upp] boxes4 ,above ! gall]y 0 a range ( r\nd-head$ w9d[s1 betwe5 ea* ( :i* 0 a c>v$ figure support+ ! ro(1 & =m+ ! t]m9us ( ! column b5ea?4 ,at fir/1 ! or*e/ra 0 plac$ 9 ! c5tre ( ! amphi!atre1 b be+ f\nd exce$+ly inconv5i5t1 z well z de/ructive ( ! symmetry ( ! build+ 9 t situation1 x 0 remov$ to ! side4 ,x conta9$ a /age capable ( accommodat+ ?irty or =ty *orus s+]s4 ,! orig9al site ( ! or*e/ra 0 occupi$ by a l>ge *imney1 hav+ f\r faces enclos$ 9 a beautifully proportion$1 holl[1 hexagonal column1 ) ar*$ op5+s at ! sides1 & a balu/rade at ! base4 ,ri*ly m\ld$1 & o!rwise ornam5t$ ) appropriate designs1 ?is enorm\s column _h a *>m+ effect1 & gave a peculi> "* to ! :ole amphi!atre4 ,a d\ble range ( l>ge *&eli]s desc5d$ f ! ceil+2 o!rs 7 plac$ )9 ! column above m5tion$1 & e alcove _h its lamp4 ,:5 all ^! *&eli]s & lamps 7 light$1 ! effect 0 wond]fully brilliant4 ,illu/ration3 #jcdj ,! ext]nal diamet] ( ! rotunda 0 "o hundr$ & eighty-five feet4 ,x 0 surr\nd$ on ! outside by an arcade simil> to t )91 above :i* ran a gall]y ) a ro( support$ by pill>s1 & def5d$ by a balu/rade4 ,! ma9 entrance 0 a h&some piece ( ar*itecture1 ) a wide1 r\nd1 ar*$ gate 9 ! c5tre1 & a less] entrance at ei!r side4 ,on ! left ( ! rotunda /ood ! ,e>l ( ,ranelagh's old mansion1 a /ructure ( "s magnitude1 b ) little pret5sions to beauty1 be+ built 9 ! =mal ,dut* ta/e ( ! "t ( ,william ( ,orange4 ,on ! "r1 opposite ! mansion1 0 a magnific5t cons]vatory1 ) great pots ( aloes 9 front4 ,9 a l9e ) ! cons]vatory1 & ! side entrance ( ! rotunda1 /ret*$ out a long & beautiful canal1 9 ! mid/ ( :i* /ood a ,*9ese fi%+ temple1 approa*$ by a bridge4 ,on ei!r side ( ! canal 7 broad gravel walks1 & alleys %ad$ by l9es ( trees1 & sep>at$ by trimly clipp$ h$ges4 ,! g>d5s 7 exquisitely arrang$ ) groves1 b[]s1 /atues1 temples1 wild]nesses1 & %ady retreats4 ,?\gh ,lady ,brabazon's c>riage 0 )9 a hundr$ y>ds ( ! entrance ( ,ranelagh :5 ,mr4 ,cripps & 8 p>ty pass$ x1 ow+ to ! cr[d & confusion x 0 ne>ly a qu>t] ( an h\r 9 sett+ d[n4 ,be=e gett+ out1 ! :ole p>ty put on _! masks2 & ,lady ,brabazon wrapp$ h]self 9 a yell[ silk dom9o4 ,trussell took *>ge ( ,clem5t9a1 & h] lady%ip fell to ,r&ulph's c>e4 ,x 0 yet extremely e>ly1 b ! cr[d 0 prodigi\s1--_m hundr$ p]sons be+ assembl$ 9 ! area be=e ! entrance to ! rotunda4 ,at lea/ a ?\s& o!rs 7 disp]s$ )9 ! g>d5s1 = ! rotunda 0 n op5$ till ! ev5+2 & x 0 aft]w>ds comput$ t m ?an f\r ?\s& p]sons att5d$ ! masqu]ade4 ,at ! entrance1 ,lady ,brabazon & h] daught] 7 jo9$ by ,beau ,villi]s1 ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 & ,firebras1 ,sir ,s+leton ,sp9ke hav+ disappe>$4 ,r&ulph _h already be5 m ?an once at ,ranelagh1 b x 0 only to att5d ! ord9>y conc]ts1 & nev] hav+ se5 a masqu]ade1 he 0 extraord9>ily /ruck ) ! spectacle pres5t$ to him4 ,mo/ ( ! *>act]s 7 grotesquely dress$1 z 0 ! ta/e ( ! "t1 = x 0 n a p]iod :5 ! niceties ( co/ume 7 und]/ood or reg>d$2 /ill1 ! g5]al effect 0 admirable4 ,a ,may-pole1 surm\nt$ by a cr[n1 ) long rib&s dangl+ f x1 0 plant$ 9 front ( ! cons]vatory1 & sev]al danc]s 7 *as+ ea* o!r r\nd x1 :ile lively /ra9s 7 play$ by a b& ( musicians beside !m4 ,o!r & less melodi\s s\nds 7 he>d4 ,n[ a drumm] w\ld g by1 beat+ a rub-a-dub en\gh to deaf5 e li/5]4 ,!n came ! vile scrap+ ( a fiddle1 or ! %rill notes ( a fife4 ,! %\ts1 ! laught]1 ! cries ( all k9ds baffl$ description1 & equally va9 w\ld x be to attempt any del9eation ( ! motley assemblage4 ,x consi/$ ( p]sons ( all c\ntries1 all p]iods1 & all ranks1 = ! mo/ "p oddly en\gh jumbl$ toge!r4 ,a pope 9 8 ti>a w\ld be conv]s+ ) a ,jew2 a grave lawy] 9 8 g[n & wig _h a milk-girl "u 8 arm2 a highl& *ief 9 8 full equipm5ts escort$ a nun2 a doge 9 8 spl5did habilim5ts 0 je/+ ) a common sailor1 ) a ?ick /ick "u 8 arm4 ,b frolic & fun ev]y:]e prevail$2 & to judge f ! noise1 ev]ybody seem$ to be m]ry4 ,no "o c\ld escape f ! tricks & je/s ( ! buffoons ) :om ! cr[d ab\nd$4 ,! hum\r ( ! la/ c5tury 0 em95tly practical2 cuffs & kicks 7 lib]ally dealt ar\nd1 & return$ 9 k9d2 & :5ev] a s\nd+ bl[ 0 he>d1 x elicit$ %\ts ( laught] l ^? t are he>d at ! feign$ knocks 9 a pantomime4 ,! cl[ns1 pun*es1 pi]rots1 doctors1 & h>lequ9s1 ( :om !re 7 sev]al besides our fri5d1 ,mr4 ,cripps1 7 ! *ief creators ( ?is k9d ( m]rim5t4 ,:ile ,r&ulph1 greatly div]t$ by all he saw1 0 gaz+ ar\nd1 a few words pron\nc$ by a voice ^: tones ?rill$ to 8 he>t caught 8 e>4 ,he turn$1 & saw close beh9d him1 att5d$ by a tall p]sonage1 ^: /iffness left no d\bt z to its be+ ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury1 a beautiful female mask1 ^: sn[y sk9 & d>k /ream+ r+lets w\ld h told him1 if 8 he>t _h n in=m$ him ( ! fact1 t x 0 ,hilda1 b be=e he c\ld summon resolution to address h]1 %e _h pass$ by2 & ,lady ,brabazon1 :o _h likewise he>d ! voice & recognis$ ! speak]1 dragg$ him 9 ! opposite direction t[>ds ! ,may-pole4 ,he look$ eag]ly backw>ds1 b ! fair mask 0 lo/ amid ! ?rong1 nor c\ld he ev5 disc]n ! tall figure ( ,sir ,norfolk4 ,,r&ulph ,,& ,,hilda ,,danc+ ,,9 ,,! ,,rotunda ,,at ,,ranelagh ,,g>d5s ,"s h\rs pass$ on 9 ?is way1 & ,r&ulph 0 /ill held 9 bondage4 ,at l5g? ! rotunda 0 op5$4 ,( c\rse1 ! royal p>ty 0 c]emoni\sly u%]$ 91 9 ! fir/ place2 b imm$iately aft]w>ds cr[ds p\r$-91 & ! :ole area ( ! amphi!atre1 toge!r ) ! boxes & gall]y above1 7 fill$ ) company4 ,:at ) ! innum]able lights1 & ! extraord9>y v>iety ( dresses1 ! :ole sc5e _h a mo/ brilliant effect4 ,!re 0 an excell5t b& 9 ! or*e/ra1 & a conc]t 0 comm5c$1 b little att5tion 0 paid to x by ! assemblage1 :o cont9u$ prom5ad+ r\nd & r\nd ! amphi!atre--laugh+ & talk+ l\dly ) ea* o!r4 ,z soon z ! conc]t 0 ov]1 ! l\d bl[+ ( a horn attract$ g5]al obs]vation to a plat=m ne> ! c5tral column1 on :i* ! quack doctor & 8 att5dant 7 /ation$--! latt] ( :om began disp5s+ 8 m$ic9es1 & vaunt+ _! efficacy1 9 a highly ludicr\s mann]4 ,?is & o!r ent]ta9m5ts consum$ ! "t till t5 o'clock2 be=e :i*1 h[ev]1 a magnific5t supp] 0 s]v$ to ! royal p>ty 9 a private refre%m5t room4 ,a bell 0 !n rung1 to ann\nce t a gr& display ( fireworks 0 ab\t to take place1 & ! company hurri$ to ! out] gall]ies & to ! g>d5s to witness ! exhibition4 ,mu* confusion ensu$1 & amid/ x1 ! fair ,?omas9e1 someh[ or o!r1 got sep>at$ f h] p>ty4 ,! little b>b] 0 almo/ frantic4 ,he ru%$ hi!r & ?i!r among ! cr[d1 call+ = h] by "n1 & excit+ g5]al ridicule4 ,at la/1 9 an agony ( despair1 he /ation$ himself ne> ! scaffold :]e ! fireworks 7 plac$2 & :5 ! fir/ signal-rocket asc5d$1 he p]ceiv$ h] pretty face turn$ upw>ds at a little di/ance f him4 ,%e 0 /&+ ne> ! trees ) ! old beau1 ^: transports at 8 enviable situation 7 some:at di/urb$ by ! desc5t ( a heavy rocket-/ick on 8 head4 ,at ?is juncture ! little b>b] rea*$ 8 truant mi/ress1 & =c+ h] f ,sir ,s+leton1 plac$ h] r\nd$ arm "u 8 own1 & held x fa/4 #8,oh1 de>1 h[ glad ,i am to see y1' said ! naughty little ,?omas9e1 = #8fair' %e does n des]ve to be call$2 #8we've be5 look+ = y ev]y:]e'--7"h %e told a sad /ory74 #8,t odi\s old beau has be5 try+ to p]suade me to run away ) him4 ,he (f]s to settle--,i don't "k :at--^u me1 & to make me ,lady ,sp9ke4' #8,& :y don't y accept 8 (f]8' said ! b>b]1 9 an ec/asy ( jeal\s rage4 #8,because ,i'm engag$1 & engagem5ts ) me are sacr$ ?+s1' repli$ ! fair ,?omas9e !atrically1 yet t5d]ly4 #8,b d look at t beautiful :eel4' ,! fireworks 7 really spl5did4 ,flights ( rockets so>$ into ! skies2 magnific5t :eels p]=m$ _! mutations2 />-pieces p\r$ =? _! radiant glories2 m>oon batt]ies res\nd$2 ,*9ese f\nta9s fill$ ! air ) glitt]+ %[]s2 pots-des-aigrettes1 pots-des-br9s1 & pots-des-saucis-sons dis*>g$ _! />s1 s]p5ts1 & crack]s2 yew-trees burnt ) brilliant fire2 wat]-rockets turn$ ! canal to flame2 fire-balloons asc5d$2 & a gr& c> ) flam+ :eels1 drawn by sea-horses snort+ fire1 & conta9+ a figure ( ,neptune1 :i*1 trav]s$ ! :ole l5g? ( ! canal1 & encircl$ ! ,*9ese temple--! bridge be+ remov$ to make way = x--& f9ally explod$1 scatt]+ s]p5ts & crack]s 9 e direction1 conclud$ ! exhibition1 amid ! g5]al plaudits ( ! assemblage4 ,d>kness = a few m9utes envelop$ ! cr[d1 dur+ :i* a few cries 7 he>d 9 timid female tones2 b ! lamps 7 z soon z possible light$1 & ! majority ( ! assemblage return$ to ! rotunda1 :]e !y repair$ to ! alcoves1 & _m a b[l ( pun* 0 empti$1 _m a bottle ( *ampagne quaff$2 aft] :i* danc+ 0 resum$ ) great] _s ?an ev]4 ,mr4 ,ra?bone gave a capital supp] to 8 p>ty1 9 :i* ! old beau contriv$ to get himself includ$4 ,he contriv$ also to sit ne> ! fair ,?omas9e1 & pl$g$ h] s (t5 & s deeply t he fell b5ea? ! table4 ,"h he 0 left by ! o!rs1 & a m9uet be+ /ruck up1 ,mr4 ,cripps (f]$ 8 h& to ! wid[1 & l$ h] =? to dance2 :ile ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 greatly exhil>at$ by ! pun* he _h drunk1 /ood by1 laugh+ at !m ready to split 8 sides2 & ! little b>b] took ! opportunity ( _! be+ left alone toge!r1 to reprove ! fair ,?omas9e = h] improp] conduct t[>ds ! old beau dur+ supp]4 ,lib]at$ by ! dep>ture ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,wales1 :o quitt$ ! g>d5s on ! conclusion ( ! fireworks1 ,r&ulph imm$iately return$ to ! rotunda1 9 ! hope ( f9d+ ,hilda /ill !re4 ,he _h sc>cely ent]$ x :5 he p]ceiv$ ,firebras at supp] by himself 9 "o ( ! alcoves1 & in/antly jo9$ him4 #8,%e is /ill "h1' said ,firebras1 #8& z soon z ,i h f9i%$ my supp] ,i w take y to h]4 ,!re w\ld be no use 9 go+ n[1 = ,sir ,norfolk has only j ord]$ supp]1 & ,i c m]ely introduce y z a p>tn] = a dance4 ,sit d[n1 & take a glass ( *ampagne4' ,r&ulph decl9$ ! latt] (f]1 & 0 oblig$ to control 8 impati5ce until ,firebras ?\ght fit to rise4 ,cross+ ! amphi!atre1 !y proce$$ to an alcove1 9 :i* ,sir ,norfolk & ,hilda 7 seat$1 & ,firebras1 b[+ to ! old knight1 said-- #8,sir ,norfolk1 p]mit me to h ! hon\r ( pres5t+ ! fri5d ,i m5tion$ "s h\rs ago to y\r fair *>ge4 ,miss ,sc>ve1' he add$1 aft] a significant look at ,hilda1 #8?is g5tleman wi%es to h ! hon\r ( danc+ a m9uet ) y4 ,i am sorry !re is no "t = a m c]emoni\s introduction to y\rself1 ,sir ,norfolk1 b ! musicians are /rik+ up ! dance4' ,illu/ration3 #jcdh ,^u ?is ,hilda arose1 & t5d]$ h] h&1 ) "s trepidation1 to ,r&ulph1 :o1 ) a brea/ ?rill+ ) joyful emotion1 l$ h] to ! op5 space cle>$ = ! danc]s1 & "p ( :i* 0 already occupi$1 z be=e relat$1 by ,mr4 ,cripps & ! wid[4 ,no "t 0 all[$ ,r&ulph to haz>d a ^w to 8 p>tn]4 ,sc>cely 7 !y plac$ :5 ! m9uet comm5c$4 ,! grace ) :i* !y p]=m$ ?is *>m+1 ?\gh =mal dance1 excit$ ! admiration ( all ! behold]s1 & contra/$ /rongly ) ! exagg]at$ /yle 9 :i* x 0 execut$ by ,mr4 ,cripps & ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip4 ,inde$1 a bett] foil--_h su* be5 desir$--c\ld n h be5 f\nd ?an ! two latt] p]sonages pres5t$4 ,sir ,norfolk plant$ himself on "o side to view ! dance1 & !re 0 unwont$ elation 9 8 c\nt5ance z he witness$ ! graceful movem5ts ( 8 fair c\s9 & h] p>tn]4 ,trussell 9 8 ,turki% dress 0 among ! spectators2 & n f> f him /ood ,c>dwell ,firebras4 ,!re 7 two o!r p]sonages1 also1 :o wat*$ ! dance1 b :o reg>d$ x ) o!r s5tim5ts ?an ^? ( satisfaction4 ,^! 7 ,lady ,brabazon & ,beau ,villi]s4 #8,s y see1 ,villi]s1 not)/&+ all y\r s*em+1 he has contriv$ to dance ) h]1' said ! =m]4 #8,he has1' repli$ ! beau1 p>tly remov+ 8 mask1 & display+ a c\nt5ance inflam$ ) passion--#8b he has n ex*ang$ a ^w ) h]1 & ,i w take c>e he %all n ex*ange "o4' #8,y are desp]ately 9 love ) ?is girl1 ,villi]s1' said ,lady ,brabazon angrily4 #8,i ?\ght x 0 h] =tune m]ely y aim$ at4' #8,i h be5 foil$1 & t has piqu$ me1' repli$ ,villi]s4 #8,le jeu ne vaut pas la *&elle1' rejo9$ ,lady ,brabazon4 #8,aft] ! failure ( y\r attempt to c>ry h] (f1 ,i wond] y w p]sev]e4' #8,hu%6' exclaim$ ! beau4 #8,"s "o may ov]he> u4 ,i w\ld h c>ri$ h] (f to-night1 if ,i _h kn[n %e w\ld h be5 "h4 ,y\r lady%ip ought to be oblig$ to me = ! tr\ble ,i am tak+4 ,i %all remove y\r rival1 & y w !n h "y ,crew entirely to y\rself4 ,& n[ to put ,sir ,norfolk on 8 gu>d4' ,) ?is1 he pass$ on to ! ,wel% b>onet1 & address$ him4 ,! latt] b[$ /iffly 9 return1 & approa*$ ne>] ! danc]s2 & :ile ,hilda 0 curtsey+ to h] p>tn] at ! close ( ! m9uet1 he took h] h& & l$ h] away4 ,! "y man w\ld h foll[$ !m1 b ,c>dwell ,firebras came up1 & arre/$ him4 #8,x won't d1' he said2 #8,villi]s has told ! old b>onet :o y are4 ,i mu/ g aft] him in/antly1 & make "s excuse = my %>e 9 ! matt]1 or ,i %all h to cross swords ) him to-morr[ morn+4 ,i h done all ,i c = y4 ,goodnight4' ,soon aft] ?is1 ,r&ulph quitt$ ! masqu]ade ) ,trussell4 ,) "s difficulty a boat 0 procur$ to convey !m home4 ,f9d+ 8 nephew 9 no mood = conv]sation1 ,trussell1 :o 0 r tir$1 & moreov] _h drunk a good deal ( pun* & *ampagne1 dispos$ himself to slumb]1 nor did he awake till !y rea*$ ,lambe? ,/airs4 ,ano!r boat _h j l&$1 & two p]sons 9 dom9os m>*$ be=e !m 9 ! v direction !y 7 go+4 #8,:y1 :o ! deuce h we "h8' cri$ ,trussell1 runn+ =w>d to ov]take ! p>ty 9 advance4 #8,z\nds1 bro!r1 is x y8 ,h y be5 at ! masqu]ade8' #8,i h1' repli$ ,abel2 #8& ,i h se5 all t has occurr$ !re4' ,,! ,,supp] ,,at ,,vauxhall--,,beau ,,villi]s's ,,attempt ,,to ,,c>ry ,,(f ,,hilda ,,defeat$ ,,by ,,r&ulph ,celebrat$ ?r\gh\t ,europe1 & once e/eem$ ! mo/ delightful place ( recreation ( ! k9d1 ,vauxhall ,g>d5s 7 9 exi/5ce consid]ably m ?an a c5tury4 ,!y 7 fir/ op5$ ) a ridotto al fresco1 ab\t ! ye> #agcj1 & spe$ily ris+ to a high reputation1 7 enl>g$1 & laid out 9 ! mo/ sup]b mann]4 ,a magnific5t or*e/ra1 ( ,go?ic =m1 ornam5t$ ) c>v+ & ni*es1 & provid$ ) a f9e organ1 0 erect$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! g>d54 ,!re 0 likewise a rotunda1 ?\gh n ( equal dim5sions ) t ( ,ranelagh1 be+ only sev5ty feet 9 diamet]1 ) a dome-l ro(1 support$ by f\r h&some ,ionic columns1 embelli%$ ) foliage at ! base1 :ile ! %afts 7 wrea!d ) a ,go?ic balu/rade1 repres5t+ climb+ figures4 ,f ! c5tre dep5d$ a magnific5t *&eli]4 ,a "p ( ! rotunda1 us$ z a saloon1 0 decorat$ ) columns1 betwe5 :i* 7 pa9t+s by ,hayman4 ,! entrance f ! g>d5s 0 ?r\gh a ,go?ic portal4 ,moreov]1 !re 7 pavillions or alcoves1 ornam5t$ ) pa9t+s1 f designs by ,hog>? & ,hayman1 appropriate to ! place2 ea* alcove hav+ a table 9 x capable ( accommodat+ six or eight p]sons1 & lead+ 9 an ext5sive sweep to a magnific5t piazza1 five hundr$ feet 9 l5g?1 ( ,*9ese ar*itecture4 ,?is semicircle l$ to a fur!r sweep ( pavilions4 ,a noble gravel walk1 n9e hundr$ feet 9 l5g?1 bord]$ ) l(ty trees1 & t]m9at$ by a broad lawn1 9 :i* !re 0 a ,go?ic obelisk1 fac$ ! entrance4 ,b ! en*antm5t ( ! g>d5s comm5c$ ) ! mom5t ( _! illum9ation1 :5 upw>ds ( two ?\s& lamps1 light$ almo/ simultane\sly1 glimm]$ ?r\gh ! gre5 leaves ( ! trees1 & %$ _! radiance on ! fairy sc5e ar\nd4 ,?is 0 ! gr& *>m ( ,vauxhall4 ,"o ( its m9or attractions 0 a curi\s piece ( ma*9]y repres5t+ a mill]'s h\se1 a wat]-:eel1 & a cascade1 :i*1 at t p]iod ( ! art1 0 ?\ght q m>vell\s4 ,!re 7 numb]less walks & wild]nesses 9 ! gr\nds1 & mo/ ( ! vi/as 7 adorn$ ) /atues4 ,9 "o ( !m1 at a date a little po/]ior to ?is hi/ory1 0 a /atue ( ,h&el z ,orpheus hold+ a lyre4 ,x 0 ne>ly t5 o'clock :5 ,r&ulph rea*$ ! g>d5s4 ,he proce$$ along ! gr& walk1 :i* 0 brilliantly illum9at$1 & fill$ ) company1 z f> z ! obelisk1 b he c\ld see no?+ ( ,sir ,norfolk or ,hilda4 ,he !n turn$ into "o ( ! side walks1 & approa*$ ! or*e/ra1 9 front ( :i* /ood ,kitty ,conway1 prep>+ to s+4 ,%e in/antly detect$ him1 & made a slight movem5t ( recognition4 ,z he pass$ ! range ( alcoves b5ea? ! or*e/ra1 he p]ceiv$ ,jacob1 :o in/antly came t[>ds him4 #8,i've f\nd x all out1' said ! port]--#8,i knew ,i %\ld4 ,mr4 ,will>s is ! contriv] ( ! plot4 ,he means to c>ry (f ,miss ,hilda1 & has engag$ a coa* = t purpose1 :i* is /ation$ at ! back o' ! g>d5s4 ,luckily1 ! coa*man is a fri5d o' m9e1 & x's ?r\gh him ,i've detect$ ! s*eme4' #8,b :]e is y\r mi/ress8' cri$ ,r&ulph4 #8,!re1' repli$ ,jacob1 po9t+ to a p>ty seat$ at supp] b5ea? ! grove ( trees 9 front ( ! or*e/ra4 #8,i see1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,by ,heav56' he cri$1 #8,mr4 ,villi]s is com+ ?is way4 ,two p]sons /op him4 ,z ,i live1 "o ( !m is 8 valet1 & ! o!r ,capta9 ,culpepp]1 a fell[ :om my uncle ,trussell told me 0 a sort ( bravo1 & w\ld cut any man's ?roat = hire4 ,d\btless !y are plann+ ! abduction4 #8,y may take y\r oa? ( x1' repli$ ,jacob4 #8,i'll manage to get ne> #8em unobs]v$4 ,come back to ?is place :5 !y sep>ate1 & y %all "k all4' ,s say+1 he sl\*$ 8 hat ov] 8 eyes1 & m+l+ ) ! cr[d1 got )9 e>-%ot ( ! beau1 :o1 z has be5 intimat$1 0 address+ ,capta9 ,culpepp] & ,mr4 ,cripps4 ,illu/ration3 #jcef ,r&ulph1 mean:ile1 felt irresi/ibly drawn t[>ds ! table :]e ,hilda 0 seat$1 & z he kept beh9d ! trees1 he 0 n notic$ by ! p>ty1 ?\gh he 0 notic$ by ,kitty ,conway1 f ! or*e/ra1 :o1 guess+ 8 int5tion1 0 s mu* agitat$1 t1 = ! fir/ "t 9 h] pr(essional c>e]1 %e made "s false notes 9 h] s++4 ,hilda's seat 0 plac$ aga9/ a tree4 ,on h] "r 0 ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury2 & on ! "r ( ! b>onet1 ,lady ,brabazon2 next h] lady%ip 0 a vacant *air--no d\bt j quitt$ by ,beau ,villi]s2 !n came ,lady ,fazak]ly2 !n ,sir ,bulkeley ,price2 & la/ly1 ,clem5t9a ,brabazon1 :o occupi$ ! seat on ! left ( ! mis]'s daught]4 ,p>tly scre5$ by ! tree aga9/ :i* ,hilda 0 seat$1 ,r&ulph b5t =w>d1 & brea!d h] "n 9 ! g5tle/ acc5ts4 ,hilda he>d ! :isp]1 & look+ r\nd1 beheld ! speak]4 ,h[ mu* may be convey$ 9 a glance6 ,%e read ! int5sity ( 8 passion & ! dep? ( 8 devotion 9 8 eyes1 & = ! fir/ "t return$ 8 gaze ) a look ( k9dness1 almo/ ( t5d]ness2 ,r&ulph 0 transport$2 he c\ld n resi/ ! impulse t prompt$ him to advance & take h] h&1 :i* %e unresi/+ly yield$ to him4 ,all ?is 0 ! "w ( a m9ute2 b ! action _h n be5 unobs]v$1 ei!r by ,kitty ,conway or ,lady ,brabazon4 ,bo? _h felt a simil> pang ( jeal\sy1 b rev5ge in/antly occurr$ to ! latt]4 ,:ile ,r&ulph 0 9 ! act ( rais+ ,hilda's h& to 8 lips1 %e t\*$ ,sir ,norfolk's arm1 &1 po9t+ 9 ! direction ( ! lov]s1 :isp]$1 #8,look !re6' ,sir ,norfolk arose1 & 9 a /]n & p]emptory voice1 said to ! "y man1 #8,set free t lady's h&1 sir6' #8,n unless %e *ooses to )draw x1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,i am :olly to blame = ?is1 ,sir ,norfolk1' said ,hilda1 )draw+ h] h&1 & blu%+ deeply4 #8,y are pleas$ to say s1 ,miss ,sc>ve1' return$ ,sir ,norfolk2 #8b ! "y man has be5 guilty ( a great indecorum1 & ,i %all call him to a /rict acc\nt = x4' #8,i %all be ready to answ] ! call :5ev] y please1 ,sir ,norfolk1' rejo9$ ,r&ulph4 #8,b ?is is n ! place = m5aces4 ,y w d well to look aft] y\r *>ge4' #8,i %all take c>e to keep (f imp]t95ts l y1' repli$ ,sir ,norfolk4 #8,bett] gu>d h] aga9/ o!r dang]s1 :i* require m p5etration ?an y c>e to practise1' retort$ ,r&ulph4 #8,i h only "o answ] to make to su* insol5ce1' said ,sir ,norfolk1 #8& t %all be giv5 to-morr[4 ,y %all he> f me1 ,mr4 ,crew4' #8,z soon z y please1 ,sir ,norfolk1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,= my sake1 ,mr4 ,crew1' int]pos$ ,hilda1 #8let ?is qu>rel g no fur!r4 ,i h be5 ! innoc5t cause ( x4 ,promise me x %all n4' #8,i w\ld will+ly obey y 9 any?+1 ,miss ,sc>ve1' repli$ ,r&ulph2 #8b 9 ?is case x is n 9 my p[]4 ,f>ewell6' ,fix+ "o passionate look ^u h]1 he !n b[$ haughtily to ,sir ,norfolk1 :o return$ 8 salutation 9 k9d1 & )drew4 ,z he walk$ away1 he enc\nt]$ ,beau ,villi]s1 :o 0 return+ f 8 conf]5ce4 ,villi]s />t$ on see+ him1 b in/antly recov]$ himself1 & w\ld h address$ him1 b ,r&ulph turn$ abruptly away4 #8,:at ! devil has br\ght ,r&ulph ,crew "h8' said ,villi]s to ,sir ,s+leton1 z he jo9$ ! p>ty4 #8,i ?\ght he 0 at ,drury ,lane4' #8,devil kn[s6' cri$ ! old beau4 #8,b he has made a pretty sc5e4' ,& he proce$$ to relate :at _h occurr$4 ,villi]s laugh$ he>tily at ! recital4 #8,i hope old ,salusbury w cut 8 ?roat1' he said1 9 an und]tone4 #8,:y1 x w\ld be desirable to get him out ( ! way1 c]ta9ly1' repli$ ! old beau4 #8,! wom5 are all mad ab\t him4' #8,especially ,kitty ,conway1' obs]v$ ,villi]s4 #8,odds life6 ?is acc\nts = h] hav+ fe9t$ 9 ! or*e/ra4 ,i wond]$ :at c\ld be ! matt] ) h]1 b n[ ,i und]/& x4 ,all is prep>$1' he add$1 9 a deep :isp] to ,lady ,brabazon4 #8,be c>eful h[ y act1' %e repli$1 9 a l[ tone4 #8,y'll f9d ,sir ,norfolk dang]\s1 & ,r&ulph ,crew is on ! wat*4' #8,fe> no?+1' he rejo9$1 #8,i've tak5 my measures securely4 ,make t[>ds ! d>k walk1 & contrive to lead him & ! o!rs away4' ,lady ,brabazon nodd$4 ,soon aft] ?is %e arose1 &1 )\t c]emony1 took ,sir ,norfolk's arm1 :ile ,villi]s v gallantly (f]$ 8 to ,hilda4 ,! re/ ( ! p>ty pair$ (f 9 l mann]4 ,lead+ ! way 9 ! direction agre$ ^u1 ,lady ,brabazon express$ a desire to view ! sc5ic repres5tation ( ! mill & wat]fall be=e m5tion$1 :i* 0 exhibit$ 9 a holl[ ( ! great walk2 & !y proce$$ t[>ds x4 ,hilda 0 mu* displeas$ by ! assiduities ( h] companion1 & %e c\ld n help rem>k+ t he contriv$1 on v>i\s pret5ces1 to l+] beh9d ! re/ ( ! p>ty1 & ?\gh %e repeat$ly urg$ him to rejo9 !m1 he always made "s excuse = n do+ s4 ,at la/1 on paus+ long] ?an usual1 !y q lo/ sight ( !m1 & 7 hurry+ =w>d at ,hilda's urg5t reque/1 :51 z !y pass$ "o ( ! side vi/as1 ,mr4 ,cripps1 :o 0 /&+ at ! end ( x1 advanc$ t[>ds 8 ma/]4 #8,=tunately enc\nt]$1 sir1' said ! valet1 b[+2 #8,lady ,brabazon s5t me to look = y1 to tell y t %e & ! p>ty are gone d[n a walk on ! left to see a f9e pa9t+ 9 ! ,*9ese pavilion at ! end ( x4 ,) y\r p]mission1 ,i'll %[ y ! way4' #8,oh1 yes1 let u g to !m1 by all means1' said ,hilda unsuspect+ly4 #8,lead on1 !n6' cri$ ! beau1 sc>cely able to conceal 8 satisfaction at ! success ( ! s*eme4 ,a few /eps br\ght !m to ! end ( a n>r[ walk1 ar*$ ov] by trees1 ! bran*es ( :i* 7 s ?ickly int]lac$1 t ! moonlight c\ld n p5etrate ?r\gh !m4 ,al>m$ by its appe>ance1 ,hilda drew back4 #8,h[ ?\ghtless ( ,sir ,norfolk to leave me ?us6' %e exclaim$4 #8,:y1 y are surely n afraid ( accompany+ me d[n ?is walk1 ,miss ,sc>ve1' laugh$ ! beau4 #8,my valet is ) u1 & %all protect y4 ,! ,*9ese pavilion is n m ?an a hundr$ y>ds (f2 & ! walk1 ?\gh d>k1 is n solit>y4' ,fancy+ %e p]ceiv$ "s p]sons )9 x1 ,hilda suff]$ h]self to be l$ on2 b %e _h n advanc$ _m /eps :5 all h] uneas9ess return$1 & %e bitt]ly regrett$ hav+ ass5t$4 ,b x 0 too late4 ,! beau's grasp _h tight5$ ^u h] arm1 & he drew h] quickly =w>d1 :ile ,mr4 ,cripps proce$$ at ! same rapid pace4 ,once or twice1 %e ?\ght %e he>d foot/eps beh9d h]1 & almo/ fanci$ %e c\ld di/+ui% a figure walk+ ne> !m1 b %e did n d>e to express h] t]rors4 ,!y _h proce$$1 s = z %e c\ld judge1 ab\t a hundr$ y>ds1 :5 a sudd5 turn 9 ! walk disclos$ a l[ h$ge2 beyond 0 ! op5 c\ntry ba!d 9 moonlight4 ,com+ to a sudd5 halt1 ! beau said1 9 a hurri$1 b imp]ative tone-- #8,miss ,sc>ve1 ,i love y to desp]ation1 & am det]m9$ to make y m9e4 ,y are n[ 9 my p[]1 & mu/ accompany me4' #8,nev]1' repli$ ,hilda resolutely4 #8,& ,i comm& y to release me4' ,%e w\ld h scream$ = help1 if ,villi]s1 :o grasp$ h] m tightly1 _h n tak5 out 8 h&k]*ief1 &1 plac+ x ov] h] m\?1 prev5t$ h] cries4 ,:ile ?is 0 pass+1 ,capta9 ,culpepp] em]g$ f ! trees1 & ha/5$ ) ,mr4 ,cripps t[>ds him4 #8,bravo1 sir1' cri$ ! capta94 #8,all goes well ?is "t4 ,we'll h h] 9 ! coa* 9 a tw9kl+4' #8,n s fa/1 villa9s6' ?und]$ ,r&ulph1 ru%+ =w>d4 #8,i h all[$ y to g ?us f> to see to :at l5g?s y\r villa9y w\ld c>ry y4 ,b y %all pay de>ly = x4' ,z he spoke1 he ru%$ to ! beau1 & snat*+ ,hilda f him1 da%$ him backw>ds ) su* =ce t he fell ^u ! gr\nd4 ,ano!r p]son likewise came to ! rescue4 ,?is 0 ,jacob1 :o1 br&i%+ 8 cudgel1 hurri$ to ! sc5e ( action4 ,on see+ him ! valet :ipp$ out 8 blade1 b x 0 beat5 f 8 grasp1 & he only avoid$ a t]rible bl[ f ! cudgel by a nimble leap aside4 ,)\t wait+ = a second bl[1 he plung$ into ! wood1 & made 8 escape4 ,capta9 ,culpepp] f>$ no bett]4 ,be=e he c\ld draw 8 sword1 he receiv$ a bl[ on ! head t /ret*$ him s5seless & ble$+ on ! gr\nd4 ,hilda1 meantime1 _h murmur$ h] ?anks to h] deliv]]1 :o felt1 z he press$ h] to 8 bosom1 t ! :ole ( 8 previ\s anxiety 0 m ?an repaid by ! unutt]able joy ( ! mom5t4 #8,hilda6' he cri$ passionately1 #8,i w\ld risk a ?\s& lives = y4 ,=give me if1 at ?is mom5t1 ,i d>e to ask if ,i may hope8' ,%e murmur$ a fa9t response 9 ! affirmative4 #8,i am ! happie/ ( m56' cri$ ,r&ulph1 transport$ ) delight4 #8,alas6' exclaim$ ,hilda1 #8my av[al c give y little happ9ess4 ,i c nev] be y\rs4' #8,!re y speak tru?6' cri$ ,villi]s1 :o by ?is "t _h rega9$ 8 feet1 & furi\sly approa*$ !m4 #8,y nev] %all be 84' #8,?is is ! lead] ( ! gang6' cri$ ,jacob1 :o hav+ j dispos$ ( ,capta9 ,culpepp]1 n[ ru%$ t[>ds ! beau1 br&i%+ 8 cudgel 9 a =midable mann]4 #8,i'll soon settle him4' #8,leave him alone1 ,jacob1' cri$ ,r&ulph au?oritatively2 #88 puni%m5t belongs to me4' #8,y're wrong1 sir1' rejo9$ ,jacob1 #8b ,i %an't disobey y4 ,he doesn't des]ve to be treat$ l a g5'l'man4' #8,oblige me by /epp+ aside = a mom5t1 ,mr4 ,crew6' said ! beau1 ) =c$ polit5ess4 ,& z ,r&ulph compli$1 add$--#8,i %all expect satisfaction = ! injury y h "h done me4' #8,i might well refuse x1' repli$ ,r&ulph2 #8b ,i am too eag] = v5geance myself to d s4 ,y %all h ! satisfaction y seek z soon z y please4' #8,to-morr[ morn+1 !n1 at ! e>lie/ h\r--at five--9 ,to?ill ,fields1' said ,villi]s4 #8,i w be !re1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 ,&1 quitt+ ! beau1 he rejo9$ ,hilda1 to :om he (f]$ 8 arm4 ,!y walk$ d[n ! av5ue toge!r1 ,jacob foll[+ close beside !m4 ,hilda all[$ h] h& to rema9 9 81 :ile he p\r$ ! w>me/ prote/ations ( atta*m5t into h] e>4 ,%e did n attempt to *eck him2 & p]haps x w\ld be difficult to say :i* ( ! two felt ! mo/ regret :5 t brief dream ( happ9ess 0 end$1 z !y em]g$ into ! light$ vi/a4 ,almo/ imm$iately on ent]+ ! great walk1 !y met ,sir ,norfolk & ,lady ,brabazon & ! re/ ( ! p>ty4 ,h] lady%ip 0 at fir/ greatly confus$ at see+ ,r&ulph1 b %e in/antly guess$ :at _h happ5$1 & tri$ to put a good face on ! matt]4 ,advanc+ to ,hilda1 %e ha/ily inquir$ :at _h happ5$2 b ! latt] turn$ coldly f h]1 & tak+ ! arm ( ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury1 desir$ to be l$ home4 #8,y\r lady%ip is p]fectly aw>e ( ! p]il 9 :i* ,i h be5 plac$1' %e said4 #8,b ,i h be5 deliv]$ f x by ! c\rage & address ( ,mr4 ,crew4' #8,be=e y g1 ,miss ,sc>ve1' said ,lady ,brabazon1 #8,i besee* y to give me "s explanation ( :at has happ5$4' #8,x mu/ suffice1 !n1 to say1 t ,mr4 ,villi]s has attempt$ to c>ry me (f1' repli$ ,hilda--#8b 8 purpose has be5 defeat$4' #8,:at is ?is ,i he>8' cri$ ,sir ,norfolk4 #8,mr4 ,villi]s guilty ( s base an attempt8 ,i w g 9 se>* ( him in/antly6' #8,i h und]tak5 ! puni%m5t ( ,mr4 ,villi]s's (f5ce1 sir1' said ,r&ulph4 #8,y h an acc\nt to settle ) me y\rself1 sir1' rejo9$ ,sir ,norfolk /]nly4 #8,i w settle x at five o'clock to-morr[ morn+1 9 ,to?ill ,fields1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 9 a l[ tone1 #8aft] ,i h arrang$ ) ,mr4 ,villi]s4' #8,be x s1' repli$ ,sir ,norfolk4 ,& he /rode (f ) ,hilda1 foll[$ by ,jacob2 :ile ,r&ulph1 )\t /ay+ to ex*ange a ^w ) ,lady ,brabazon1 walk$ away 9 ! opposite direction4 ,,! ,,duel ,,9 ,,to?ill ,,fields1 ,,we/m9/] ,x 0 a fre% & beautiful morn+1 ?\gh ! sun 0 sc>cely ris51 & a ?9 silv]y mi/ hung l a veil ov] ! smoo? surface ( ! wat]4 ,two or ?ree wat]m5 7 ly+ asleep 9 _! tilts1 & !y r\s$ "o ( !m1 :o spe$ily r[$ !m to ! opposite bank1 ne> :i* !y f\nd ,mr4 ,hewitt1 ) two brace ( swords "u 8 arm1 9 addition to ! "o by 8 side1 accompani$ by a tall /\t man1 ) a r$ face1 dress$ 9 a well-p[d]$ wig1 & a suit ( purple velvet1 & c>ry+ a gold-head$ cane1 :o 0 introduc$ z ,mr4 ,molson1 ! surgeon4 #8,y look fam\sly1' said ! f5c+-ma/] to ,r&ulph4 #8,foll[ my in/ructions1 & y're sure to come (f victori\sly4' ,! p>ty !n walk$ along ! ,horsef]ry ,road1 :i* spe$ily br\ght !m to ,to?ill ,fields4 ,!y 7 ! fir/ on ! gr\nd1 & ,mr4 ,hewitt1 aft] look+ ab\t = a %ort "t1 discov]$ a spot excell5tly adapt$ = ! enc\nt]s4 ,by ?is "t1 ! sun hav+ ris51 ! morn+'s e>ly promise ( beauty 0 fully confirm$4 ,! spot select$ = ! combats comm&$ a f9e view ( ,we/m9/] ,abbey1 :i* re>$ its massive body & tall t[]s above a range ( mean habitations mask+ its base4 ,caw+ jackdaws 9 cl\ds :eel$ 9 ! sunny air above its p9nacles4 ,a calm] or m beautiful sc5e c\ld n be imag9$4 ,r&ulph's reflections 7 int]rupt$ by ! approa* ( two p]sons f ! left ( ! fields1 :o prov$ to be ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury & ,c>dwell ,firebras4 ,sir ,norfolk b[$ /iffly to ,r&ulph1 & also to ,trussell1 & see+ t ! beau 0 n arriv$1 said to ! =m]1 #8,z ,i am fir/ 9 ! field1 ,i am entitl$ to ! fir/ b\t4' #8,i am sorry ,i _c oblige y1 ,sir ,norfolk1' repli$ ,r&ulph2 #8b ,i mu/ give ,mr4 ,villi]s priority4' #8,well1 z y please1 sir1' said ! b>onet1 walk+ aside4 ,c>dwell ,firebras !n advanc$ to ,r&ulph4 #8,i am "h z ,sir ,norfolk's second1' he said2 #8b ,i hope ! matt] may only s]ve z a little brea?+ = y bo? be=e breakfa/4 ,x is an idle qu>rel4 ,we mu/ talk ab\t ,villi]s's attempt anon4 ,b "h he is4' ,z he spoke1 two *airs 7 se5 approa*+ f ! l[] end ( ! fields4 ,:5 !y came )9 a hundr$ y>ds ( ! p>ty !y /opp$1 & f ! fir/ issu$ ,mr4 ,villi]s1 & f ! o!r ,sir ,bulkeley ,price4 ,mr4 ,cripps walk$ by ! side ( 8 ma/]'s *air1 be>+ a wat]-bottle & a glass4 ,! new-com]s advanc$ sl[ly t[>ds ! p>ty1 & ,mr4 ,villi]s1 hav+ b[$ ) mu* haught9ess to ,r&ulph1 gracefully salut$ ! re/ ( ! company4 #8,h we any?+ to wait =1 g5tlem58' he ask$4 #8,no?+1' repli$ ,trussell2 #8we are all ready4' #8,to bus9ess1 !n1' rejo9$ ! beau4 ,at a motion f 8 ma/]1 ,mr4 ,cripps advanc$ t[>ds him1 & receiv+ 8 cl\d$ cane1 proce$$ to dive/ him ( 8 coat1 leav+ him on a light /rip$ silk wai/coat1 ) sleeves ( ! same mat]ial4 ,r&ulph1 meantime1 ?rew (f 8 upp] g>m5t1 & roll$ up ! %irt sleeve on 8 "r arm4 ,mr4 ,hewitt !n /epp$ up to him1 & gave him ! ,g]man sword he _h promis$2 :ile ,mr4 ,villi]s receiv$ an exquisitely temp]$ blade f ! valet4 ,^! prep>ations made1 ! seconds & by/&]s fell back a few paces1 ,trussell1 ,firebras1 & ,hewitt /&+ on "o side1 & ! two b>onets on ! o!r1 :ile ! surgeon /ood at a little di/ance 9 ! re> ) ,mr4 ,cripps4 ,advanc+ t[>ds ea* o!r1 ! combatants salut$1 & 9 ano!r mom5t _! blades 7 cross$1 & sev]al rapid passes ex*ang$4 ,! spectators wat*$ ! conflict ) ! greate/ int]e/1 = bo? p>ties appe>$ admirably mat*$1 & ! beau's sup]ior skill 0 c\nt]balanc$ by ,r&ulph's extraord9>y vig\r & quickness4 ,?ru/s 7 made & p>ri$ on bo? sides1 b n a s+le hit 0 giv51 until ,r&ulph1 f9d+ 8 adv]s>y engag$ 9 ti]ce ) a high po9t1 made a firm ?ru/ 9 c>te ov] ! arm1 & pass$ 8 sword ?r\gh ! fle%y "p ( ! o!r's %\ld]4 ,at ?is successful hit1 ! seconds ru%$ =w>d1 b be=e !y rea*$ ! spot1 ! beau's sword fell f 8 grasp4 #8,x is no?+1' said ,villi]s1 surr5d]+ himself to ! surgeon1 :o likewise hurri$ t[>ds him2 #8b ,i ackn[l$ge myself defeat$4' ,:ile ! beau's w\nd 0 b\nd up by ! surgeon1 & he 0 l$ to ! *air by ,mr4 ,cripps1 ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury1 :o _h be5 a wat*ful spectator ( ! conflict1 /epp$ =w>d1 & said to ,r&ulph-- #8,:atev] may be ! issue ( our enc\nt]1 ,mr4 ,crew1 ,i %all decl>e t 9 ! combat :i* has j tak5 place1 y h conduct$ y\rself l a man ( hon\r & _s4' #8,i am glad to receive ! ackn[l$gm5t f y1 ,sir ,norfolk1' repli$ ,r&ulph1 b[+4 #8,pray d n hurry y\rself on my acc\nt1' said ! b>onet c\rte\sly4 #8,i am q ready = y1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,:at ,i h gone ?r\gh has only s]v$ to /eady my n]ves4' ,) ! assi/ance ( ,firebras1 :o _h come ov] to him1 ,sir ,norfolk !n took (f 8 coat1 wai/coat1 & %irt1 & 9 ?is /ate pres5t$ s extraord9>y an appe>ance1 t ,r&ulph c\ld sc>cely repress a smile4 ,! punctili\s old knight's fir/ /ep 0 to deliv] 8 sword to ,mr4 ,hewitt1 :o1 on measur+ x ) t ( ,r&ulph1 f\nd t x exce$$ ! latt] 9 l5g? by two in*es4 ,he !re=e gave him "o ( 8 own swords1 & ,sir ,norfolk1 beat+ an appeal ) 8 "r foot1 bade 8 y\?ful oppon5t come on4 ,hav+ gone ?r\gh _! salutes ) ! greate/ =mality1 !y comm5c$ ! combat ) ! utmo/ caution4 ,sir ,norfolk act$ *iefly ^u ! def5sive1 & cont5t$ himself almo/ entirely ) p>ry+ ! ?ru/s aim$ at him4 ,r&ulph soon f\nd t he _h a =midable antagoni/ to deal )1 & alt]+ 8 plan1 tri$ to compel him to attack him4 ,he made sev]al fe9ts ) great dext]ity1 & j t\*$ 8 adv]s>y's brea/ ) an inside ?ru/ 9 c>te1 caus+ a slight effusion ( blood4 ,?is _h ! effect ( r\s+ ! old b>onet into ex]tion1 & 9 8 turn he became ! assailant4 ,he attack$ ,r&ulph ) su* =ce & fury1 t he drove him back sev]al paces4 ,! "y man return$ to ! *>ge1 & press$ 8 adv]s>y 9 8 turn1 s t he rega9$ 8 gr\nd2 b :ile mak+ a pass 9 c>te1 8 sword 0 turn$ ne> ! wri/ by a dext]\s & sudd5 lunge on ! "p ( ! b>onet1 ^: po9t ent]$ 8 side j bel[ ! elb[1 & inflict$ a sev]e w\nd4 ,madd5$ by ! pa91 ,r&ulph cont9u$ to fight desp]ately1 b ! seconds ru%$ betwe5 ! combatants1 & int]pos+ _! blades1 decl>$ t ! /rife mu/ t]m9ate1 & t ,sir ,norfolk 0 ! victor4 ,! b>onet imm$iately dropp$ 8 sword1 & ,r&ulph1 ^: /r5g? _h be5 fa/ fail+1 fell to ! gr\nd ins5sible4 ,,! ,,discov]y ,,( ,,! ,,my/]i\s ,,packet--,,treats ,,( ,,! ,,mis]',s ,,illness1 ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,discov]y ,,( ,,! ,,my/]i\s ,,packet ,,by ,,hilda ,8 m9d light5$1 app>5tly1 by :at _h tak5 place1 ,mr4 ,sc>ve rema9$ p]fectly quiet dur+ ! re/ ( ! day1 & retir$ e>ly to re/2 b he pass$ ano!r sleepless night1 & 0 seiz$ ) a new panic ab\t 8 money4 ,! next day1 f9d+ himself unable to g d[n/airs1 he ord]$ ,jacob to br+ up all 8 boxes1 & to place !m ne> him4 ,8 fev] increas+1 & assum+ some:at ! "* ( an ague1 he cons5t$ to h a small fire kept up con/antly 9 8 b$room1 & set 8 *air close beside x4 ,9 addition to 8 dress+-g[n he wrapp$ an old blanket ov] 8 %\ld]s1 & tri$ to keep 8 l[] limbs w>m by clo?+ !m 9 a c\ple ( pairs ( wor/$ hose4 ,8 b$ be+ totally de/itute ( hang+s1 he _h a %eet hung up aga9/ ! l[] end ( x to keep (f ! blaze ( ! fire1 :i* he fanci$ di/urb$ him dur+ ! night4 ,^! slight com=ts 7 all he p]mitt$ himself1 & he rema9$ z inflexible z ev] on ! score ( m$ic9e & m$ical advice4 #8,a doctor c d no good1' he said to ,jacob1 :o urg$ him to s5d = "o2 #8if ab/95ce won't cure a man1 no physic w4' #8,well1 p]haps y're "r1 sir1' said ,jacob2 #8b ,i wi% y'd ?9k less o' y\r worldly affairs1 & m o' y\r sp]retual ones4 ,look at t pictur' ov] y\r *imney-piece1 & see h[ ,dea? is tak9' away ! covet\s man's treasures be=e 8 v eyes4 ,x might be int5d$ z a w>n9' to y4' ,b he grew daily worse & worse1 & 8 faculties became m & m enfeebl$4 ,he rambl$ ab\t ! h\se at night1 almo/ 9 a /ate ( somnambulism1 mutt]+ /range ?+s ab\t 8 treasure1 & frequ5tly visit+ ! cell> :]e he _h buri$ ! *e/1 unconsci\s t x 0 gone4 ,at su* times1 ,jacob con/antly foll[$1 to prev5t him f do+ himself a mis*ief1 b took c>e n to be se54 ,8 groans & lam5tations 7 pitiful to he>1 = he _h begun to fancy himself a ru9$ man1 & n ev5 ! sight ( 8 money c\ld assure him to ! contr>y4 ,x 0 va9 to reason ) him4 ,! di/ress+ idea 0 too /rongly impress$ ^u 8 m9d to be remov$4 ,8 next :im 0 to h 8 boxes op5$ by ,hilda1 to :om he _h entru/$ 8 keys1 & he insi/$ ^u c]ta9 de$s & pap]s be+ read to him1 ! mean+ ( :i* he only v imp]fectly compreh5d$4 ,"o night1 :5 seat$ by ! fireside wrapp$ 9 8 blanket1 & ) 8 feet on a /raw hassock1 he desir$ 8 daught] to read him "s m pap]s4 ,! fire burnt z *e]ily z x c\ld 9 ! />vel+ grate1 & ,hilda insi/+ ^u hav+ two c&les to read by1 !re 0 m light ?an usual4 ,hav+ got ?r\gh sev]al mortgages1 leases1 & bonds1 to ! innum]able clauses ( :i* he li/5$ 9 8 usual apa!tic mann]1 he sudd5ly turn$ r\nd to h]1 & po9t+ to ! /rong box :i* =m]ly /ood "u 8 table 9 ! room d[n/airs1 sign$ to h] to op5 x4 ,well aw>e t ?is box conta9$ 8 mo/ private pap]s1 ,hilda _h hi!rto avoid$ m$dl+ ) x1 b ?us enjo9$1 %e no long] hesitat$4 ,plac+ x on ! table1 !re=e1 %e took ! l>ge bun* ( keys1 & soon f9d+ ! "r "o1 unlock$ x4 #8,is !re any?+ 9 p>ticul> y wi% me to read1 de> fa!r8' %e said1 tak+ out "s pap]s ti$ toge!r ) r$ tape4 #8,"h is a bond = two ?\s& p\nds f ,george ,delahay ,villi]s1 ,esquire2 ano!r f ,lady ,brabazon2 & ano!r f ,sir ,bulkeley ,price4 ,%all ,i read any ( !m8' ,! mis] %ook 8 head4 #8,"h are sev]al bills1' %e cont9u$1 tak+ up a roll ( small] pap]s--#8& ano!r bundle ( mortgages1 w y he> any ( !m8' ,,! ,,discov]y ,,( ,,! ,,my/]i\s ,,packet ,! mis] %ook 8 head4 ,! movem5t 0 almo/ me*anical ) him4 #8,!n ,i w g on1' pursu$ ,hilda4 #8,ah6 :at is ?is lett] ) ! black seal8 ,%all ,i read x8' ,illu/ration3 #jcge ,! mis] made no reply4 ,he 0 gaz+ li/lessly into ! fire1 & wat*+ ! wrea?s ( smoke asc5d ! *imney ) *ildi% delight4 ,hilda1 !re=e1 op5$ ! lett]1 & f\nd a small memor&um enclos$ 9 x1 :i* %e plac$ ^u ! table4 ,trembl+ ) emotion1 %e !n began to read al\d ! foll[+ l9es3-- #88,old & valu$ ,fri5d--,if ?is %\ld ev] meet y\r eye1 ,i %all h be5 a ye> 9 my grave1 =1 9 accordance ) our agreem5t1 x w n be deliv]$ to y until ! expiration ( t "t aft] my dea?4 ,! agreem5t1 ,i ne$ n rem9d y1 0 s =m$ t 9 case we %\ld bo? die )9 ! ye>1 ! contract ent]$ into by u respect+ ! m>riage ( our *ildr5 %\ld be null & void40' ,"h ,hilda 0 />tl$ by a %>p cry f h] fa!r1 & look+ up1 %e saw t he 0 />+ wildly & inquir+ly at h]4 #8,:at are y read+8' he ask$4 #8,! lett] deliv]$ to y by ,r&ulph ,crew1' %e repli$2 #8! lett] f 8 fa!r4' #8,& :at bus9ess h y to read x8' he cri$4 #8,:o gave y leave to d s8' #8,hav+ gone s f>1 ,i %all g on1' rejo9$ ,hilda2 & %e resum$ h] read+1 #88n[ call ^u y to fulfil y\r %>e ( ! contract1 & to give y\r daught] to my son4 ,:5 we ent]$ into ! engagem5t1 ,i 0 suppos$ to be ! ri*] ( ! two2 b ,i am n[ sadly r$uc$1 & if my son fulfils 8 ^w1 & gives up ! e/ates to pay my cr$itors1 he w h little or no?+40' #8,he has no?+--he has no?+6' cri$ ! mis]1 #8,i w nev] give my cons5t--nev]6' #88,b "u :atev] circum/ances he may be plac$10' said ,hilda1 cont9u+ ! lett]1 #88:e!r he gives up ! prop]ty or n1 ,i call ^u y to fulfil y\r "p ( ! contract1 z ,i w\ld h fulfill$ m9e1 :atev] might h happ5$ to y2 & to make1 z y h agre$ to d1 a settlem5t ^u y\r daught] proportion$ to y\r means40' #8,i made no su* agreem5t6' cri$ ! mis]2 #8x is false--false6' 8#8,i enclose a copy ( ! memor&um10' pursu$ ,hilda1 /ill read+2 #88! orig9al1 z y "k1 is 9 ! possession ( ,c>dwell ,firebras4 ,he w see x execut$4 ,god s requite y z y %all fulfil y\r agreem5t or neglect x6 8#8,r&ulph ,crew4'0 #8,& "h is ! memor&um1' %e add$1 tak+ up ! small] piece ( pap]4 #8,x is sign$ by ,r&ulph ,crew & ,john ,sc>ve4' #8,x is a =g]y6' %riek$ ! mis]4 #8,! orig9al is 9 ! possession ( ,c>dwell ,firebras1' said ,hilda4 #8,fa!r1 y h dealt unju/ly by ,r&ulph ,crew4 ,y owe him a great rep>ation1 & ,i tru/ y w make x4' #8,i owe him no?+1' repli$ ! mis]2 #8x is all a fabrication4 ,give me ! pap]s1 t ,i may burn !m6 ,give !m to me directly4' ,& gett+ up1 he /agg]$ t[>ds h]1 & snat*$ ! lett] & memor&um f h]1 ) ! int5tion ( ?r[+ !m into ! fire4 ,b be=e he c\ld d s1 ! door op5$1 & admitt$ ,abel ,bee*cr(t4 ,,r&ulph ,,def5d+ ,,himself ,,aga9/ ,,philip ,,frew9 ,,& ,,8 ,,myrmidons--,,r&ulph ,,aga9 ,,d9es ,,) ,,lady ,,brabazon--,,he ,,receives ,a ,,note ,,f ,,kitty ,,conway1 ,,& ,,is ,,assault$ ,,by ,,philip ,,frew9 ,,& ,,8 ,,myrmidons ,,on ,,8 ,,way ,,to ,,sup ,,) ,,h]4 ,! d9n] pass$ (f delightfully4 ,x 0 a small p>ty1 consi/+ ( ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury1 & ,lady ,fazak]ly4 ,ev]y?+ 0 done to please ,r&ulph1 & ! ef=ts 7 p]fectly successful4 ,! w9e fl[$ freely aft] d9n]--= x 0 a h>d dr9k+ age--& ,r&ulph1 :o _h be5 exce$+ly temp]ate s9ce ! duel1 began to feel ! effect ( x4 ,z he 0 ab\t to asc5d to ! draw+-room ) ! re/ ( ! g5tlem51 a note 0 h&$ him by a s]vant1 :i* he in/antly op5$4 #8,:at says y\r billet1 nephew8' inquir$ ,trussell1 :o 0 /&+ by4 #8,oh6 x's f ,kitty ,conway1' said ,r&ulph4 #8,%e has f\nd out1 ,i "k n h[1 t ,i am "h1 & wi%es me to sup ) h] to-night = ! la/ "t4' #8,& y w g1 won't y8' said ,trussell4 #8,n ,i1' repli$ ,r&ulph irresolutely4 #8,oh yes1 y w1' said ,trussell2 #8& ,i'll accompany y on y\r la/ visit1 z ,i did on ! fir/4' ,& !y w5t up/airs laugh+ly to ! draw+-room4 ,"t pass$ by s fleetly 9 ! fasc9at+ society ( ,lady ,brabazon1 t ,r&ulph 0 surpris$1 on glanc+ at 8 wat*1 to f9d x ne>ly elev5 o'clock4 #8,jacob w be gone1' he ?\ght1 #8& w ?9k ,i h =gott5 him4' ,ha/ily tak+ leave ( ,lady ,brabazon1 :o *id$ him playfully = runn+ away s e>ly1 & engag$ him to call ^u h] on ! foll[+ morn+1 he w5t d[n/airs accompani$ by ,trussell4 ,!y f\nd ,jacob at ! door1 & 9 no v bl& hum\r at hav+ be5 kept s long4 #8,my "t's m ?an up1' said ! latt] gruffly1 #8& ,i 0 j go9' away4 ,:at ,i want to say is ?is1--,i've receiv$ a h9t t ma/]'s mis]ly nevy1 ,philip ,frew91 is ab\t to decamp ) ! money ,i gave ,mr4 ,diggs t'o!r day4 ,he's at ! ,cr[n ,inn1 ,ox-y>d1 ,k+ ,/reet4 ,suppose y pay him a visit4' #8,i'll readily d s to-morr[1 ,jacob1' said ,r&ulph2 #8b tonight ,i'm engag$4 ,come along ) me4 ,my way lies 9 ! same direction z y\rs1 & ,i want to talk to y ab\t y\r ma/] & "y mi/ress4' ,jacob compli$1 & accompani$ ,r&ulph to ! corn] ( ,h$ge ,lane1 a n>r[ ?or\ghf>e runn+ into ,cockspur ,/reet1 :]e he took 8 leave4 ,r&ulph & 8 uncle !n track$ ! lane above m5tion$1 until !y came to ,:itcomb ,/reet1 :]e ,kitty ,conway !n resid$1 hav+ remov$ f ! ,hay-m>ket to an old h\se 9 ! latt] /reet1 erect$ ?ree ye>s aft] ! ,great ,fire ( ,london--namely1 #affi4 ,nev] hav+ visit$ ! pretty actress 9 h] new abode1 b hav+ be5 told 9 ! note t ?is date1 :i* 0 inscrib$ 9 l>ge figures on a %ield ov] ! door1 w\ld guide him to x1 ,r&ulph 0 look+ out = ! h\se1 :5 he obs]v$ ?ree m5 at a little di/ance beh9d him1 :o seem$ to be dogg+ him & 8 uncle4 ,! =emo/ 0 a tall ?9 man2 ! second a /\t1 squ>e-set p]sonage1 attir$ 9 a %abby milit>y g>b2 & ! ?ird a great hulk+ fell[ ) an atroci\sly black muzzle1 dress$ 9 a blue jacket1 %ort tr\s]s1 & wooll5 cap4 ,r&ulph c\ld n help fancy+ he _h se5 ^! p]sonages be=e1 ?\gh he c\ld n tell :]e1 b he did n conc]n himself mu* ab\t !m1 until j z he _h discov]$ ,kitty ,conway's dwell+1 & 0 ab\t to knock at ! door1 he saw t !y 7 quick5+ _! pace t[>ds him4 ,on a ne>] approa*1 he 0 at no loss to detect ,philip ,frew91 & 9 8 companions1 ,capta9 ,culpepp] & ! fell[ :o _h (ficiat$ z ,jack-9-!-wat] at ! ,folly on ! ,?ames4 #8,"h is y\r man6' %\t$ ,philip1 po9t+ out ,r&ulph to ! o!rs2 #8^u him6 don't leave an unbrok5 bone 9 8 body4' ,illu/ration3 #jcha ,r&ulph1 h[ev]1 0 prep>$ = ! attack4 ,grasp+ ! /\t cane he held 9 8 h&1 he dealt ,philip s sev]e a bl[ on ! head ) x t he /ret*$ him on 8 back on ! gr\nd4 ,at ! same mom5t1 ,trussell receiv$ a bl[ f ! cudgel ( ! a?letic sailor1 :i* s5t him reel+ aga9/ ! door1 to ! po/s ( :i* he clung = support1 :ile ! ruffian turn+ to assault ,r&ulph1 enc\nt]$ an unexpect$ adv]s>y 9 ! p]son ( ,jacob ,po/4 #8,i ?\ght :at y 7 aft]1 y sc\ndrels1 :5 ,i saw y dogg9' ^! g5'l'm51' cri$ ,jacob2 #8,i'm glad ,i got up 9 "t4 ,turn y\r cudgel ?is way1 y black-muzzl$ h\nd6 ,two c play at y\r game4' ,:ile ,jacob & 8 antagoni/ rapp$ away at ea* o!r z h>d z !y c\ld1 mak+ ! welk9 r+ ) _! bl[s1 ,r&ulph turn$ ^u ,culpepp]1 :o attempt$ to draw 8 sword to assail him1 & belab\r$ him s lu/ily ) 8 cane1 t ! latt] 0 soon fa9 to cry = qu>t]4 ,! s\nd ( ! cudgels1 & ! vocif]ations ( ! combatants1 _h al>m$ ! wat*1 :o sprang _! rattles1 & ha/5$ to ! sc5e ( /rife1 :ile ,kitty ,conway1 he>+ ! noise1 op5$ a w9d[ above1 & see+ :at 0 pass+ 9 ! /reet1 add$ h] %rieks to ! g5]al clam\r4 ,be=e1 h[ev]1 ! wat* c\ld come up1 ,jacob _h br\ght 8 a?letic antagoni/ to ! gr\nd1 & ,culpepp] _h tak5 to 8 heels )\t be+ able to /rike a s+le bl[4 ,,mr4 ,,cripps ,,detect$--,,h[ ,,mr4 ,,cripps',s ,,m>riage ,,) ,,! ,,wid[ ,,0 ,,int]rupt$ ,x 0 arrang$ t ! c]emony %\ld take place 9 ! upp] *amb]1 :]e ,r&ulph fir/ breakfa/$ ) ! beau1 & ! cl]gyman select$ to p]=m x 0 ,doctor ,gaynam4 ,?us no?+ seem$ want+ on ! valet's "p to complete ! matt]2 & late on ,w$nesday ev5+ he w5t to ,billit] ,squ>e1 to in=m ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip t all 0 ready4 ,aft] a brief visit1 = he 0 some:at fatigu$1 he took a t5d] adieu ( h]1 say+1 z he squeez$ h] h& at p>t+-- #8,we %all meet to-morr[1 to "p no m6' ,! next morn+1 betimes1 ,mr4 ,cripps plac$ himself "u ! h&s ( ,anto9e1 :o proce$$ to array him 9 a magnific5t suit1 :i* _h nev] be5 worn by 8 ma/]1 x hav+ only be5 s5t home ! night be=e by ,desm>t9s4 ,x consi/$ ( a coat ( crimson-emboss$ velvet1 ri*ly lac$ ) gold1 bree*es ( ! same mat]ial1 & a :ite sat9 wai/coat fl[]$ ) gold4 ,to ^! 7 add$1 p9k silk hose roll$ above ! knee1 sup]b diamond buckles1 & po9t-bee cravat1 & 8 ma/]'s h&some/ ,ramillies p]iwig1 :i* _h be5 dress$ by ,pet] ,pok]i*4 ,ne>ly ?ree h\rs 7 exp5d$ 9 ?us attir+ him2 & :5 all 0 complet$1 ,anto9e decl>$ t 8 ma/] _h nev] look$ half s well--a s5tim5t 9 :i* ,mr4 ,cripps1 z he complac5tly survey$ himself 9 ! *eval-glass1 entirely concurr$4 ,a little be=e twelve1 ,pet] ,pok]i* & ! fair ,?omas9e arriv$4 ,! lady 0 dress$ 9 :ite & silv]1 ) a fly-cap ) long lappets1 & look$ s excessively pretty t ,mr4 ,cripps c\ld n help wi%+ %e _h be5 ! bride in/ead ( ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip4 ,:ile he 0 welcom+ !m1 & pass+ "s high-fl[n complim5ts on ! fair ,?omas9e's *>ms1 ,mr4 ,jukes 0 %[n into ! room2 b z he 0 9 8 butl]'s dress1 8 nephew did n condesc5d to speak to him4 ,%ortly aft] ?is ,anto9e ann\nc$ t ! bride _h arriv$1 & ,mr4 ,cripps hurri$ d[n/airs to meet h]4 ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 :o _h be/[$ m ?an ord9>y pa9s ^u h] p]son1 wore a yell[ sat9 sack embroid]$ ) little dots ( gold4 ,%e _h l>ge pe>l e>r+s1 a g>net necklace1 & a diamond solitaire4 ,h] complexion1 :i* 0 naturally r high1 _h be5 correct$ by :ite ,fr5* p[d]1 & 0 fur!r set (f ) abundance ( little pat*es on h] *ecks1 neck1 & %\ld]s4 ,%e c>ri$ a beautiful ,indian fan1 ! h&le ( :i* 0 ornam5t$ ) preci\s /ones4 ,%e _h arriv$ 9 great /ate1 a gilt *>iot l9$ ) pale blue sat91 hir$ = h] f a coa*mak]1 by ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 hav+ =m$ h] conveyance2 & %e 0 att5d$ by a c\ple ( footm5 out ( place1 likewise hir$ = ! occasion1 habit$ 9 sup]b liv]ies ( sky-blue clo? trimm$ ) silv]1 ) silv] %\ld]-knots1 & po9t d',espagne hats4 ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 :o accompani$ h]1 0 dress$ 9 a suit ( purple velvet1 lac$ ) gold4 ,almo/ bewild]$ by ! gr&eur %e beheld ar\nd1 ! wid[ 0 l$ up/airs by ,mr4 ,cripps2 h] wond] increas$ at e /ep %e took4 ,! two long-e>$ spaniels & ! macaw en*ant$ h]2 b %e actually scream$ ) delight on behold+ ! monkey1 9 8 little sc>let coat & bag-wig4 ,c(fee1 *ocolate1 & *ampagne 7 !n h&$ r\nd by ,anto9e & ! page2 & :ile ?is 0 go+ on1 ! cl]gyman & 8 assi/ant 7 ann\nc$4 ,doctor ,gaynam _h a mu* m respectable appe>ance ?an :5 he (ficiat$ at ,sir ,s+leton ,sp9ke's m>riage4 ,he 0 dress$ 9 8 full canonicals1 & wore a well-p[d]$ full-bottom$ wig1 :i* ,pet] ,pok]i* w\ld n h disda9$4 ,mean:ile ,mr4 ,cripps _h seat$ himself by ! bride on "o ( ! c\*es1 & 0 talk+ v t5d]ly to h]1 :5 he p]ceiv$ 8 uncle approa* ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 z if ) ! int5tion ( address+ him4 ,he in/antly arose1 & tak+ ! latt] aside1 :isp]$ a few words to him1 & !n1 hav+ accompli%$ 8 object1 :i* 0 to prev5t any communication betwe5 him & ,mr4 ,jukes1 told ! cl]gyman to proce$ ) ! c]emony4 ,doctor ,gaynam 0 sipp+ a glass ( usquebaugh1 b he ha/ily gulp$ x d[n1 & decl>$ himself p]fectly ready4 ,he !n took a pray]-book f ! cl]k1 & /ation$ himself betwe5 ! w9d[s1 motion+ ! o!rs to take _! places be=e him4 ,,mr4 ,,cripps ,,detect$ ,all 0 soon arrang$4 ,pet] ,pok]i* & ! fair ,?omas9e /ood ne> ! bride2 ,mr4 ,ra?bone ne> ! bridegroom2 ,anto9e beh9d him2 :ile ! gr\p 0 complet$ by ! two ,africans1 :o _h m\nt$ a settee 9 ! corn]1 to obta9 a full view ( ! c]emony4 ,! page 0 on ! floor keep+ ! dogs quiet1 :o 7 qu>rell+ ) ! monkey1 & bit+ its tail4 ,j z ,doctor ,gaynam _h op5$ 8 book1 & utt]$ a prelim9>y c\gh1 a noise 0 he>d at ! door1 & ,mr4 ,cripps1 turn+ to see :at 0 ! matt]1 beheld x op51 & admit 8 ma/]4 ,illu/ration3 #jchi ,! valet's al>m 0 in/antly communicat$ to ! :ole assemblage4 ,anto9e %rugg$ 8 %\ld]s1 & lift$ up 8 h&s 9 affright4 ,! two ,africans ex*ang$ glances ( al>m1 & all eyes 7 direct$ t[>ds ! beau1 :o ) angry looks1 & grasp+ 8 cl\d$ cane1 m>*$ t[>ds ! valet4 ,he 0 foll[$ by ,lady ,brabazon1 ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 & ,trussell ,bee*cr(t4 ,lady ,brabazon 0 att5d$ by h] black page1 lead+ h] dog by a rib&1 & ?is arrival excit$ ! ang] ( "o ( ! spaniels1 ^: furi\s b>k+ set ! macaw scream+4 ,mr4 ,cripps pres5t$ a v *opfall5 appe>ance4 ,all 8 assurance des]t$ him4 ,8 h&s dropp$ to 8 side1 & he sc>cely d>$ to meet 8 ma/]'s angry gaze4 #8,rascal6' exclaim$ ,villi]s1 #8,i h at la/ fairly detect$ y4 ,i'll tea* y to put on my clo!s--to assume my "n----' #8,:at6' scream$ ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 dropp+ a bottle ( salts :i* %e _h plac$ to h] nose--#8isn't x really himself--isn't x ,mr4 ,will>s8' #8,no1 madam1' repli$ ! beau--#8,i am ,mr4 ,villi]s2 & ?is rascal is only my valet1 ,crack5?orpe ,cripps4' #8,?is looks l ! real g5tleman1 ,i mu/ say1' cri$ ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 :o 0 ?und]/ruck ) surprise4 #8,oh1 ! villa96--! base deceiv]6--! impo/or6' %riek$ ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 cl5*+ h] h&s1 & reg>d+ ! valet z if %e w\ld annihilate him4 #8,i'll te> 8 eyes out6 ,to deceive & expose me 9 ?is way--to--to--to--oh6 ,i %all nev] survive x4 ,support me6' %e add$1 fall+ into ! arms ( ! fair ,?omas9e4 #8,?is is really too bad ( y1 sir1' said ,mr4 ,cripps1 :o began to recov] himself a little4 #8,y've deceiv$ me4 ,i ?\ght y 7 at ,newm>ket4' #8,i receiv$ in=mation ( y\r practices1 rascal1' repli$ ! beau1 #8& resolv+ to see to :at ext5t y c>ri$ !m1 ,i only w5t to a %ort di/ance f t[n1 & !n return$ ) ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 ) :om ,i h rema9$ till n[4 ,& a pretty discov]y ,i've made1 i'fai?6 ,my h\se fill$ ) company--my s]vants turn$ into y\r s]vants--a d9n]1 supp]1 confection]y1 w9e1 fruit1 musicians1 & ! devil kn[s :at1 ord]$ at my exp5se4' #8,well1 !y're n ?r[n away1 sir1' repli$ ,mr4 ,cripps4 #8,y c m>ry ! lady y\rself1 if y ?9k prop]4 ,i've no d\bt %e'll cons5t to ! ex*ange1 & %e has fifty ?\s& p\nds4' #8,oh1 ! impud5ce6' exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 jump+ up4 #8,i'll n be tak5 9 a second "t4 ,i'll be rev5g$ on all ! sex6' #8,y are n aw>e1 ,mr4 ,will>s1 ( ! ext5sive frauds ?is rascal has practis$ ^u y1' said ,mr4 ,ra?bone4 #8,he has actually sign$ a bond = five ?\s& p\nds 9 y\r "n1 :i* ,i h 9 my pocket4' #8,! devil he has6' exclaim$ ,villi]s4 #8,b x is ( no effect1 s9ce ! m>riage has n tak5 place1' said ,mr4 ,cripps2 #8& if ,mr4 ,villi]s *ooses to take ! lady1 he w ( c\rse pay y himself4' ,9 spite ( himself1 ! beau c\ld n help laugh+4 #8,bad z ,mr4 ,cripps is1 he is n worse ?an ! o!r p>ty1' said ,trussell1 /epp+ =w>d2 #8:ile he 0 dup+ !m1 !y tri$ to dupe him4 ,i und]/& f ,mr4 ,jukes1 :o has x on unque/ionable au?ority1 t ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 s f> f be+ a weal?y wid[1 is greatly 9 debt1 :ile h] fri5d !re1 ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 hop$ to pocket ! five ?\s& p\nds secur$ by ! bond he has m5tion$4' #8,gadso6 !n x seems ,i've _h an escape6' cri$ ,mr4 ,cripps4 #8,y h1' repli$ ,trussell2 #8& y\r uncle w\ld h told y all ?is be=e1 if y _h n kept him at a di/ance4' #8,i won't /ay "h to be laugh$ at6' cri$ ! wid[1 look+ defiance at ! je]+ c\nt5ances ar\nd h]4 #8,mr4 ,ra?bone1 y\r arm4 ,i'll make y m>ry me y\rself1 or pay ! p5alty ( ! contract1' %e add$1 9 a :isp]4 #8,y'll n mi/ake a valet = a g5tleman aft] ?is1 ,monsieur ,ra?bone1' said ,anto9e--#8ha6 ha6' #8,y _h bett] g away by ! back /airs1' said ,trussell1 /opp+ !m2 #8= !re are a c\ple ( (fic]s 9 ! hall wait+ to arre/ y6' #8,curse on x6 ,i s5t !m myself6' said ,mr4 ,ra?bone1 #8to compel ! rascal ,i suppos$ to be ,mr4 ,wili>s to pay y\r debts4' ,& hurry+ out ( ! room1 he act$ ^u ,trussell's sugge/ion4 #8,& n[1 rascal1' said ! beau to ! valet1 #8y are no long] 9 my s]vice--,i dis*>ge y4 ,& y may ?ank y\r />s t ,i let y (f s easily4' #8,i 0 ab\t to dis*>ge y4 sir1' rejo9$ ! valet1 imp]t95tly4 #8,i don't desire to live ) a g5tleman :o takes 8 s]vants by surprise4 ,he's z bad z a jeal\s husb&4' #8,/ay6' cri$ ! beau--#8y don't leave me 9 t way4 ,anto9e1 /& by him4 ,n[1 sir1 take (f t p]uke--take x (f c>efully--n[ ! sword4' ,! ord]s 7 obey$1 & ! wig & sword deliv]$ to ! ,fr5* valet4 #8,n[ take (f ! coat4' ,mr4 ,cripps compli$ ) a sigh4 #8,n[ ! wai/coat4' ,! ord] 0 obey$4 #8,n[ ! cravat4' ,& x 0 tak5 (f4 #8,n[ ! diamond buckles4' #8,any?+ else8' inquir$ ,mr4 ,cripps1 z he gave up ! buckles4 #8,recollect !re are ladies 9 ! room1 sir4' #8,yes2 take y\rself (f1' rejo9$ ! beau4 ,ev5 ?us %orn ( 8 spl5d\r1 ,mr4 ,cripps ma9ta9$ 8 cu/om>y assurance4 ,he b[$ pr(\ndly & gracefully r\nd1 & quitt$ ! room amid ! laught] ( ! company4 ,,abel ,,bee*cr(t ,,discov]+ ,,! ,,mis] ,,9 ,,! ,,cell>--,,dea? ,,( ,,! ,,mis] ,no soon]1 h[ev]1 0 "o s\rce ( dread remov$1 ?an ano!r 0 ar\s$4 ,8 ho>ds might be gone6 ,t]rifi$ by ?is idea1 he flew to all 8 hid+-places1 & plac$ _! cont5ts on ! table4 ,8 dim eyes sp>kl$ ) unnatural brilliancy z he gloat$ ov] !m4 ,:ile tell+ ov] ! pieces1 & weigh+ !m 9 8 h&1 a new recollection cross$ him4 ,snat*+ up ! c&le1 he hurri$ to a small cupbo>d at "o side ( ! room1 at ! bottom ( :i* lay a heap ( old rags & rubbi%1 app>5tly put !re out ( ! way4 ,ha/ily remov+ ?is du/y pile1 "s half doz5 lea!rn bags 7 expos$ to view4 #8,"h !y are--"h !y are6' he exclaim$1 ) a cry ( *ildi% delight4 #8,oh1 my d>l+s6--my treasures6---h[ glad ,i am to see y4 ,y give me new life4 ,talk ( physic--p%aw6 !re is none l gold4 ,! sight ( x cures me 9 an in/ant4 ,i feel well--q well2 no1 n q1' he add$1 z a sudd5 gidd9ess seiz$ him1 & he _h to cat* at ! closet door = support2 #8n q well2 b bett]--mu* bett]4 ,:at a memory m9e mu/ be to =get ^! bags--ea* conta9+ two hundr$ gu9eas--t's twelve hundr$6 ,twelve hundr$ gu9eas6 & ,i _h =gott5 !m4 ,i hope ,i h n =gott5 any?+ else4 ,let me see--oh6 my head6--my head6' he cont9u$1 %ak+ x m\rnfully4 #8,my memory's clean gone6--clean gone6 ,b :at %all ,i d ) ^! bags8 !y're n safe "h4 ,jacob may f9d !m 9 cle>+ ! room4 ,i'll hide !m 9 ! cell> ) ! o!r treasure4' ,utt]ly =getful t ! *e/ _h be5 remov$1 he imm$iately set ab\t execut+ 8 design4 ,li/5+ at ! door to he> t all 0 /ill1 he took up two ( ! bags ) ! int5tion ( c>ry+ !m d[n/airs2 b f9d+ !m too heavy = him1 he 0 oblig$ to cont5t himself ) "o1 & ?us 9 transport+ !m all to ! cell>1 he _h to p]=m six j\rneys4 ,! la/ _h ne>ly prov$ fatal1 = z he tott]$ d[n ! cell> /eps1 he miss$ 8 foot+1 & roll$ to ! bottom4 ,) "s difficulty he got up aga92 b he$less ( ! bruises he _h receiv$1 he pick$ up 8 c&le1 :i* 0 ext+ui%$ 9 ! fall1 & return$ to 8 b$*amb] to light x at ! fire4 ,?is done1 he procur$ ! %ovel1 & repair+ to ! cell> comm5c$ 8 task4 ,9 8 pres5t /ate ( debility & exhau/ion1 x co/ him inf9ite lab\r to get up ! bricks1 & he 0 frequ5tly oblig$ to desi/ f ! toil & re/ himself2 b ?\gh he %ook 9 e limb--?\gh ?ick damps bur/ f e pore1 he /ill p]sev]$4 ,hav+ got out ! bricks1 he c>efully scrap$ (f ! surface ( ! loose s&y soil4 ,surpris$ t ! spade met ) no resi/ance1 8 al>m 0 in/antly excit$1 & he plung$ x deeply into ! gr\nd4 ,b no *e/ 0 !re6 ,= a few m9utes he /ood transfix$ ) despair4 ,x nev] occurr$ to him t he _h himself remov$ 8 treasure1 b he conclud$ he _h be5 robb$ ( x4 ,at l5g? 8 angui% f\nd v5t 9 a pi]c+ cry1 & he ru%$ t[>ds ! door ) ! int5tion ( call+ up ,jacob2 b ! recollection t =c$ itself ^u him1 t ! port] 0 f home1 *eck$ him4 ,o!r imp]fect ideas ?rong$ ^u 8 bewild]$ bra94 ,a glimm]+ recollection ( digg+ up ! *e/ cross$ him1 b he fanci$ he mu/ h tak5 out its cont5ts & buri$ !m deep] 9 ! gr\nd4 ,some:at calm$ by ! idea1 he comm5c$ digg+ anew ) frightful ard\r1 & soon cle>$ out ! soil to ne>ly ! dep? ( ?ree feet4 ,b z he f\nd no?+1 8 appreh5sions return$ ) new =ce & p>alys$ 8 ef=ts4 ,?r[+ aside ! spade1 he grop$ ab\t 9 ! s&y soil ) 8 h&s1 9 ! hopes ( f9d+ a few pieces ( gold4 ,a s+le piece w\ld h satisfi$ him2 b !re 0 none--no?+ b little pebbles mix$ ) ! s&4 ,8 moans1 :ile ?us employ$1 7 truly pite\s4 ,at ?is juncture1 8 c&le1 :i* _h long be5 expir+ 9 ! socket1 w5t out1 leav+ him 9 total d>kness4 ,a mortal fa9tness seiz$ him at ! same "t4 ,he tri$ to get out ( ! hole1 b fell back ) ! ef=t--8 head /rik+ aga9/ ! bricks4 ,he /ruggl$ to get up aga91 b 9 va9--8 limbs refus$ _! (fice4 ,he tri$ to cry out = help1 b a holl[ rattl+ s\nd alone issu$ f 8 ?roat4 ,at l5g?1 by a convulsive ef=t1 he did contrive to lift 8 head f ! gr\nd2 b t 0 all he c\ld d4 ,8 h&s clut*$ ineffectually at ! s&y soil2 8 frame 0 p[]less2 & a /ifl$ groan broke f 8 lips4 ,b ?is condition 0 too horrible = long endurance4 ,! muscles ( ! neck relax$2 8 head fell heavily backw>ds2 & aft] a gasp or two1 respiration ceas$4 ,?us di$ ?is unhappy man1 unatt5d$1 9 a cell>1 half entomb$ 9 ! hole digg$ z a hid+-place = a portion ( 8 weal?--weal? = :i* he _h sacrific$ all 8 com=ts1 all 8 feel+s1 all 8 affections1 & = :i* alone ( late he _h seem$ to live4 ,?us he p]i%$--a fe>ful example ( ! effects ( ! he>t-se>+ vice ( :i* he 0 ! slave & ! victim4 ,aft] "s little consid]ation1 ,abel w5t up alone to ! mis]'s room1 & knock+ two or ?ree times1 & receiv+ no answ]1 op5$ ! door4 ,approa*+ ! b$1 he f\nd x empty1 ) ! clo!s turn$ d[n1 z left by ! mis]2 & ca/+ a hurri$ glance into ! closet to satisfy himself t no p]son 0 !re1 he ha/ily ran d[n/airs to ,hilda1 to acqua9t h] ) ! al>m+ discov]y he _h made4 ,%e 0 greatly t]rifi$2 b aft] a mom5t's reflection1 sugge/$ t h] fa!r might possibly h gone d[n to ! cell>1 & relat$ ! circum/ance :i* %e h]self _h once witness$ !re4 ,concurr+ 9 ! op9ion1 ,abel (f]$ imm$iately to g 9 se>* ( him2 & dissuad+ ,hilda1 :o secretly %>$ 8 wor/ appreh5sions1 f accompany+ him1 took a c&le & desc5d$ to ! cell>4 ,z he ent]$ ! vault1 he indi/9ctly p]ceiv$ a gha/ly object2 & spr++ =w>d1 held up ! light1 s z to reveal x m fully4 ,8 fancy _h n deceiv$ him4 ,!re1 9 a grave--evid5tly digg$ by 8 own h&s--lay 8 old enemy--dead--dead6 ,illu/ration3 #jcig ,:ile ,abel 0 wrapt 9 contemplation ( ?is mis]able spectacle1 & surr5d]+ himself to ! ?\ghts :i* x inspir$1 heavy /eps 7 he>d beh9d him1 & ,jacob ru%$ into ! cell>4 #8,:]e is he8' cri$ ! port]1 9 acc5ts ( al>m4 #8,has any?+ happ5$8 ,ha6 ,i see4' ,& pu%+ pa/ ,abel ,bee*cr(t1 he precipitat$ himself into ! hole ) 8 ma/]4 #8,all's ov] ) him1' he cri$1 9 a voice ( agony & self-reproa*1 & grasp+ ! cold h& ( ! corpse4 #8,?is w\ld nev] h happ5$ if ,i _h be5 at home4 ,i'm 9 a mann] 8 murd]]4' #8,ano!r h& ?an y\rs has be5 at "w "h1 ,jacob1' said ,abel2 #8& t]rible z y\r poor ma/]'s fate has be51 x may prove a salut>y lesson to o!rs4 ,!re he lies1 :o a few h\rs ago 0 ! possessor ( useless ?\s&s1 ! value ( :i* he knew n--nay1 ! v exi/5ce ( :i* he knew n--= ! few bags ( gold beside him 7 ! only palpable treasure he own$4 ,,disp]sion ,,( ,,! ,,jacobite ,,club1 ,,& ,,dea? ,,( ,,c>dwell ,,firebras--,,! ,,summ]-,,h\se ,,at ,,! ,,*equ]s--,,! ,,old ,,mill--,,! ,,jacobites ,,betray$ ,a glance satisfi$ ,firebras t all 0 "r1 & he return$ sl[ly to ! h\se1 ! l&lord /amp+ ^u ! floor z he quitt$ ! build+1 z a signal to ! gr5adi]s t !y might n[ come =? f _! concealm5t4 ,on rea*+ ! h\se1 ,firebras dismiss$ ! l&lord1 & go+ up to ,r&ulph1 clapp$ him on ! %\ld]1 & said1 #8,i h r>e news = y4' #8,& ,i h r>e news = y1' repli$ ! o!r4 #8,he> m9e fir/6' cri$ ,firebras4 #8,:at if ,i tell y ,i am come to (f] y y\r e/ates & ! h& ( ,hilda1 if y jo9 ! ,jacobite p>ty8' #8,!re w\ld be no use 9 jo9+ y n[6' return$ ,r&ulph4 #8,y ?9k ,i'm trifl+ ) y6' cri$ ,firebras1 produc+ a packet2 #8b ?is w speak to ! contr>y4 ,"h is ! assignm5t ( y\r e/ates to ,isaac ,isaacs4 ,a receipt 9 full ( all claims is atta*$ to x4 ,! de$ is y\rs1 provid$ y jo9 u4' #8,y amaze me1' cri$ ,r&ulph1 gaz+ at ! packet2 #8t is unque/ionably ! de$ ,i execut$4' #8,mo/ c]ta9ly x is1' repli$ ,firebras4 #8,x is too long a /ory to tell y h[ ,i became possess$ ( x1' he add$1 replac+ x 9 8 pocket1 #8b ,i h o!r intellig5ce = y4 ,mr4 ,sc>ve is dead6' ,r&olph utt]$ an exclamation ( surprise4 #8,he di$ la/ night1' pursu$ ,firebras1 #8& left 8 prop]ty to ,philip ,frew91 9 case ( ,hilda's refusal to m>ry him4' #8,b ,philip may n live to claim ! fulfilm5t ( ! condition1' cri$ ,r&ulph4 #8,philip1 also1 is dead1' repli$ ,firebras4 ,& smil+ at ,r&ulph's a/oni%m5t1 he add$1 #8,n[ y see t all is 9 y\r grasp4 ,fate has giv5 y ! lady ( y\r love4 ,i (f] y y\r =tune4 ,c y refuse to jo9 u8' #8,mr4 ,firebras1' said ,r&ulph1 compos+ himself1 #8?is is n ! "t to put su* a "q to me4' #8,p>don me1' cri$ ,firebras /]nly1 #8,i mu/ h an answ] n[--at ?is mom5t--or y lose y\r e/ates & ,hilda = ev]4 ,d n suppose ,i ?reat5 lightly4 ,i c1 & w1 make good my words4' #8,y mi/ake me altoge!r1' rejo9$ ,r&ulph4 #8,i mean to say x w\ld be useless = me to ass5t4 ,y are betray$4' #8,betray$6' exclaim$ ,firebras1 9 a voice ( ?und]4 #8,h[6 by :om8 ,b ?is is a m]e ass]tion made to turn me f my purpose4' #8,y w f9d x too true1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,! h\se is environ$ on all sides by gr5adi]s4' #8,i h j visit$ ! summ]-h\se1' said ,firebras4 #8,!re 0 no "o !re4' #8,! m5 7 conceal$ 9 a l[] *amb]1' said ,r&ulph4 #8,x' may be s1' cri$ ,firebras1 ) a t]rible imprecation4 #8,b !y %all n take me easily4 ,my pi/ols6 ha6 !y h be5 remov$6 ,! l&lord1 !n1 is our betray]4' #8,he is1' repli$ ,r&ulph4 #8,y\r only *ance ( escape is app>5t unconsci\sness ( ! design4 ,y might p]haps make good y\r own retreat--b ! o!rs----' #8,i w nev] des]t !m1' said ,firebras4 #8,!re is a boat at h&1 = ,i ord]$ ,jacob ,po/ to be 9 wait+ = y (f ! summ]-h\se1 = ano!r purpose1 & ,i caught a glimpse ( him j n[4 ,ha6 "h come our fri5ds4' ,&1 z he spoke1 ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury1 ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 ,fa!r ,v]selyn1 ,mr4 ,trav]s1 & f\r or five o!r g5tlem5 ent]$ ! room4 #8,leave u1 l&lord1' said ,firebras2 #8we w call y :5 we want y4' ,& ! ord] be+ obey$1 he bolt$ ! door4 #8,we are betray$1 g5tlem51' said ,firebras1 9 a l[ tone2 #8! h\se is surr\nd$ by gu>ds1 & our retreat is cut (f by ! riv]4' ,z ! words 7 utt]$1 ! door 0 tri$ by "s p]sons )\t1 :o1 f9d+ x fa/5$1 proce$$ to bur/ x op54 #8,to ! g>d56 to ! g>d56' cri$ ,firebras4 ,& ! p>ty made = ! w9d[4 ,be=e1 h[ev]1 ! :ole ( !m c\ld pass ?r\gh x1 ! (fic] & a p>ty ( gr5adi]s bur/ op5 ! door1 & endeav\r$ to seize !m4 ,firebras & ! o!rs1 ) ! exception ( ,r&ulph1 drew (f4 ,,dea? ,,( ,,tue ,,jacobite ,,club1 ,,& ,,( ,,c>dwell ,,firebras--,,disp]sion ,! ,mis]'s ,daught] _! swords1 & ! next in/ant an enc\nt] took place4 ,b1 z all 0 buri$ 9 d>kness1 little mis*ief 0 done4 ,9 spite ( ! ef=ts ( ! soldi]s to prev5t !m1 five or six ( ! ,jacobites contriv$ to get across ! dit*1 & ga9+ ! mill1 took %elt] )9 x4 ,!y 7 foll[$ by a p>ty ( gr5adi]s1 :o fir$ a few %ots at !m4 ,:e!r ! circum/ance 0 ! result ( accid5t or design is immat]ial1 b a few m9utes aft]w>ds ! mill 0 f\nd to be on fire4 ,flames bur/ f ! upp] w9d[s1 ?r[+ a fi]ce gl>e on ! gr\ps bel[1 & brightly illum9+ ! t[]s ( ,we/m9/] ,abbey4 ,repeat$ l\d explosions 7 next he>d1 ?reat5+ ea* mom5t to %ake ! mill to pieces2 :ile "s ( ! un=tunate ,jacobites 7 se5 spr++ f a side w9d[ ^u ! wat]:eel1 & try+ to desc5d by x4 ,two o!rs1 at ! risk ( break+ _! necks1 dropp$ f a w9d[ fac+ ! riv]1 & endeav\r$ to ga9 ! vessel moor$ beside x4 ,! fugitives on ! wat]-:eel 7 held 9 *eck by a p>ty ( gr5adi]s1 :o1 hav+ ?r[n a c\ple ( planks ov] ! little /ream1 7 enabl$ to rea* !m4 ,mean:ile1 fav\r$ by ! previ\s d>kness1 = all 0 n[ z bright z day1 ,firebras1 ,salusbury1 & ! re/ ( ! ,jacobites made good _! retreat z f> z ! summ]-h\se4 ,"s ( !m ev5 manag$ to =ce _! way to ! plat=m4 ,"h a desp]ate /ruggle took place1 9 :i* ,sir ,norfolk 0 sev]ely w\nd$ 9 ! side by a bayonet4 ,by ?is "t ! fire _h brok5 out 9 ! mill1 & its gl>e %[$ ,jacob at a little di/ance 9 a skiff4 ,not)/&+ ! m5aces ( ! soldi]s1 :o po9t$ _! guns at him1 & ?reat5$ to fire if he approa*$ ne>]1 ,jacob pu%$ resolutely t[>ds ! summ]-h\se4 ,illu/ration3 #jdje ,he 0 n[ close "u ! plat=m1 & made signs to ,r&ulph to desc5d1 b ! latt] w\ld n des]t ,sir ,norfolk1 :o _h be5 seiz$ by a c\ple ( gr5adi]s4 ,he ?rew himself ^u ! old b>onet's captors1 & 9 ! /ruggle t ensu$1 ! rail+ gave way1 precipitat+ ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 ! ,jesuit1 & ! gr5adi]s into ! tide4 ,be=e ! o!r soldi]s _h recov]$ f _! surprise at ?is occurr5ce1 ,r&ulph _h l[]$ ,sir ,norfolk into ! skiff & sprung 9 aft] him4 ,jacob's ef=ts to pu% (f 7 imp$$ by ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 :o clung to ! /]n ( ! skiff1 e>ne/ly implor+ !m to take him 94 ,fa!r ,v]selyn caught hold ( ! /eps1 & appreh5sive ( "s fur!r disa/]1 crept along ! side ( ! summ]-h\se1 & took refuge 9 a small sew]1 9 ! slime ( :i* x is suppos$ he p]i%$1 = he 0 nev] he>d ( m4 ,mean:ile1 ,c>dwell ,firebras--engag$ h& to h& ) ! (fic]1 :o1 hav+ va9ly summon$ him to surr5d]1 attack$ him 9 p]son--_h rea*$ ! plat=m4 ,see+ escape impossible1 ,firebras1 :ile def5d+ himself aga9/ ! (fic]1 call$ to ,r&ulph1 :om he descri$ bel[1 & held out ! packet to him4 ,! latt] ord]$ ,jacob to keep ! skiff /eady1 & to br+ x z ne> ! combatants z possible4 ,:ile ,jacob obey$ ! injunction1 a successful ?ru/ f ,firebras /ret*$ 8 adv]s>y ^u ! plat=m1 b ! next mom5t he receiv$ 8 own dea?-w\nd f ,long ,tom1 :o /epp$ =w>d z 8 (fic] fell1 & dis*>g$ 8 musket into 8 brea/4 ,) a dy+ ef=t1 ,firebras /ret*$ 8 h& ov] ! rail1 & consign+ ! packet to ,r&ulph1 fell backw>ds into ! wat]4 ,possess$ ( ! packet1 ,r&ulph turn$ to ! aid ( ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 & pull+ him into ! skiff1 ,jacob in/antly pu%$ (f4 ,assi/$ by ! /ream1 :i* ran v /rong1 !y soon got "u ! sides ( ! vessel ne> ! mill1 & 7 %elt]$ f ! fire ( ! soldi]y4 ,mean:ile1 ! conflagration rag$ fa/ & furi\sly1 & be=e ! skiff conta9+ ! fugitives _h got half way to ,we/m9/] ,bridge1 a trem5d\s explosion took place1 scatt]+ ! blaz+ fragm5ts ( ! old mill f> & wide into ! riv]4 ,,r&olph ,,crew',s ,,m>riage ,,) ,,hilda ,,at ,,lambe? ,,*ur*--,,detail+ ,,an ,,ev5t ,,:i* ,,may ,,possibly ,,h ,,be5 ,,anticipat$ ,we %all hurry ov] ! int]v5+ p]iod z rapidly z ! lov]s !mselves w\ld h hurri$ x ov]1 & proce$ at once to ! wi%$-= day4 ,a little be=e n9e o'clock1 on ?is ev5tful morn+1 ,r&ulph1 :o _h tak5 up 8 qu>t]s ) ,sir ,bulkeley ,price1 9 ,sa9t ,james's ,squ>e1 ent]$ ! breakfa/-room1 array$ 9 8 bridal attire1 :i* _h be5 prep>$ = him by ! skilful h&s ( ,desm>t9s4 ,he f\nd ,sir ,bulkeley ,price & ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury at ! table--! latt] hav+ come up f ,wales1 :i!r he _h retir$ to recruit himself aft] 8 w\nd1 expressly to att5d ! c]emony4 ,aft] receiv+ _! congratulations1 ,r&ulph sat d[n ) !m1 b z he c\ld only swall[ a cup ( *ocolate1 he und]w5t mu* rally+ on 8 want ( appetite4 ,breakfa/ ov]1 ! p>ty drove to ,:itehall ,/airs1 :]e a six-o>$ b>ge 0 9 read9ess to convey !m across ! riv]4 ,jacob ,po/ 0 appo9t$ coxswa9 ( ?is b>ge1 & he wore a wat]man's coat ( sc>let clo?1 & velvet jockey-%ap$ cap ( ! same col\r4 ,! six r[]s 7 attir$ 9 ! same liv]y1 & pres5t$ a v gay appe>ance4 ,! morn+ 0 bright & beautiful1 & ev]y?+ seem$ to ,r&ulph to p>ticipate 9 8 happ9ess4 ,ea* boat t pass$ !m1 see+ ! purpose on :i* !y 7 b5t1 *e]$ !m cordially1 & ,jacob1 :o 0 greatly elat$1 return$ _! greet+s lu/ily4 ,z !y pass$ ?r\gh ,we/m9/] ,bridge1 & %ap$ _! rapid c\rse to ,lambe?1 !y pass$ a boat conta9+ a c\ple 9 bridal attire1 & r[$ by wat]m5 ) fav\rs 9 _! caps4 ,^! 7 ,mr4 ,ra?bone & ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 :o1 hav+ made a composition ) _! cr$itors1 _h come to ! conclusion t ! be/ ?+ !y c\ld d w\ld be to fulfil _! orig9al agreem5t1 & hav+ he>d t ,r&ulph & ,hilda 7 to be unit$ at ,lambe?1 !y det]m9$1 l ,pet] ,pok]i* & ! fair ,?omas9e1 to be m>ri$ at ! same "t1 & at ! same *ur*4 ,! boats *e]$ ea* o!r z !y pass$4 ,%ortly aft] ?is1 !y came up ) a f\r-o>$ cutt]1 9 :i* 0 a /ill m gaily dress$ bridal p>ty1 consi/+ ( ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,deacle1 ! fair ,?omas9e1 & ,pet] ,pok]i*4 ,! sunny tresses1 bright eyes1 & dimpl+ *eeks ( ! bride attract$ ,sir ,bulkeley's admiration1 & he call$ out to ,pet] t he ought to consid] himself a v happy man2 to :i* ! little b>b] repli$1 #8t he 0 ! happie/ man 9 ! _w--,mr4 ,crew except$4' ,ano!r *e]+ pass$ betwe5 ! r[]s2 & ,r&ulph's b>ge swept ov] ! sp>kl+ wat]s to ! /airs ne> ,lambe? ,palace1 :]e he & 8 companions disemb>k$4 ,z ,abel ,bee*cr(t 0 extremely well kn[n & highly respect$ 9 ! neighb\rhood1 great prep>ations 7 made to l5d clat to 8 nephew's w$d+4 ,a b& ( music 0 /ation$ on a light] moor$ ne> ! /airs2 & ! light] itself 0 hung all ov] ) flags & /ream]s4 ,! b& 0 play+1 ! bells r++1 & z ,r&ulph leap$ a%ore1 a l\d %\t f ! cr[d collect$ to see him l&1 welcom$ him1 :ile _m flatt]+ comm5ts1 9 no v l[ key1 7 made ^u 8 h&some appe>ance by ! female "p ( ! assemblage4 ,9 pass+ t[>ds 8 uncle's resid5ce1 ,r&ulph notic$ ) int]e/ a troop ( pretty little girls ) wrea?s r\nd _! heads1 & baskets ( fl[]s 9 _! h&s1 /&+ 9 ! pa? lead+ to ! *ur*4 ,! p>ty 7 admitt$ by ,mr4 ,jukes1 ^: portly figure 0 well display$ 9 an expansive sn[y wai/coat1 a br[n coat1 spick & span new = ! occasion1 & a well-p[d]$ bob-wig4 ,! wor?y butl] gave ,r&ulph a he>ty welcome1 & wi%$ him _m ye>s ( happ9ess1 & hav+ u%]$ him & ! o!rs into ! p>l\r1 return$ to ! hall to ,jacob1 to give him w$d+ fav\rs = himself & ! wat]m51 :i* ! o!r ha/5$ to di/ribute4 ,illu/ration3 #jdaa ,! meet+ betwe5 ! "y bride & bridegroom 0 full ( agitat$ delight4 ,abel look$ p]fectly happy1 b ?\ghtful1 z did ,mrs4 ,crew1 ^: emotion f\nd relief 9 an occasional sigh--n ! sigh ( misgiv+1 b ! relief ( a joy-oppress$ he>t4 ,trussell 01 z usual1 9 v high spirits4 ,he %ook ,r&ulph he>tily by ! h&1 wi%$ him all sorts ( happ9ess1 & !n cordially greet$ ! ,wel% b>onets4 ,besides ,mrs4 ,cl9ton1 !re 0 ano!r "y lady pres5t1 ! daught] ( an old fri5d ( ,mrs4 ,crew's1 a ,miss ,wilbraham1 :o act$ z bridesmaid to ,hilda4 ,soon aft]w>ds1 all be+ 9 read9ess1 ! bride prep>$ to set =? "u ! c>e ( ,abel ,bee*cr(t1 :o1 be=e !y quitt$ ! h\se1 9 an e>ne/ tone1 invok$ a bless+ on h] head & on t ( 8 nephew4 ,& bo? felt t ! bless+ ( s good a man w\ld n be ?r[n away4 ,*e]$ by ! good wi%es & smil+ c\nt5ances ( ! gr\ps ?r\gh :i* !y _h pass$1 & enliv5$ by ! sun%9e1 ! p>ty ent]$ ! *ur*4 ,pet] ,pok]i* & ! fair ,?omas9e1 ) ,mr4 ,ra?bone & ,mrs4 ,nettle%ip1 7 already /&+ beside ! alt>4 ,! "y c\ple advanc$1 & took ! c5tral place1 & ! *ur* 0 in/antly cr[d$ ) spectators4 ,! s]vice 0 admirably p]=m$ by a v5]able cl]gyman--an old & valu$ fri5d ( ,abel's1 & at its close1 ! conc\rse issu$ f ! *ur*1 divid+ into two l9es1 s z to all[ a passage = ! w$d+ tra94 ,z soon z ! happy c\ple 7 se5 issu+ h&-9-h& f ! ,go?ic portal ( ! old *ur*1 a l\d & joy\s %\t 0 rais$ by ! assemblage1 a c\ple ( guns 7 fir$ on bo>d ! light]1 & ! *ur* bells rang =? a joy\s peal4 ,x 0 a he>t-*e]+ sight1 & _m a brea/ ?robb$1 & _m an eye grew moi/ at behold+ x4 ,& pl5ty ( spectators !re 74 ,! :ole ( ! area be=e ! *ur* 0 fill$1 & ! w9d[s & t[]s ( ! old ar*ipiscopal palace 7 /udd$ ) faces4 ,! little fl[]-girls n[ /epp$ =w>d1 & /rew$ _! fragrant (f]+s 9 ! pa? ( ! happy pair1 :o walk$ on amid ! cont9u$ *e]s ( ! by/&]s4 ,a little beh9d ,r&ulph1 on ! "r1 walk$ ,trussell1 :o1 excit$ by ! g5]al en?usiasm1 _h plac$ 8 hat on 8 cane1 & wav$ x to ! cr[d4 ,ne> him came ,abel & ,miss ,wilbraham1 ! =m] ) a gl[+ smile on 8 c\nt5ance1 su* z ,mr4 ,jukes himself nev] rememb]$ to h witness$4 ,aft] !m walk$ ,sir ,norfolk ,salusbury & ,mrs4 ,crew4 ,next 9 ord] came ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,pok]i*1 ! latt] ( :om ?\ght x decor\s to turn aside h] pretty face f ! ard5t gaze ( h] enam\r$ little "l4 ,la/ly came ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,ra?bone1 ^: appe>ance did n seem greatly to int]e/ ! spectators4 ,sir ,bulkeley ,price _h po/$ himself on ! left ( ! *ur* door1 to wat* ! w$d+ tra9 pass by1 & to wait ! com+ =? ( ! cl]gyman4 ,z ,r&ulph advanc$ ?r\gh ! cr[d1 ,jacob ,po/ /epp$ =w>d1 & hold+ out 8 r\gh1 hone/ h& to him1 said 9 a voice1 ! s9c]ity ( :i* c\ld n be d\bt$1 #8,god bless y1 sir1 & y\r lovely bride1 & may y "k ye>s ( un9t]rupt$ happ9ess6' #8,& take my bless+ too1' said ,mr4 ,jukes1 likewise ext5d+ 8 h&4 #8,an old man's good wi%es1 ?\gh he be b a dep5dant1 c d no h>m4' #8,i ?ank y bo?6' cri$ ,r&ulph1 9 a voice ( emotion2 #8& my wife ?anks y too4' #8,i d--,i d1' %e repli$2 #8nor d ,i d\bt ! fulfilm5t ( y\r wi%es4' ,& z %e utt]$ ^! words1 l\d & deaf5+ *e]s r5t ! air1 & ano!r dis*>ge ( guns took place4 ,9 ?is way !y proce$$ to ! h\se1 :]e !y 7 foll[$ by ! re/ ( ! p>ty1 & pres5tly aft]w>ds by ! cl]gyman & ,sir ,bulkeley4 ,!y !n all sat d[n to an excell5t repa/4 ,by desire ( 8 hospitable ma/]1 ,mr4 ,jukes invit$ ! o!r c\ples & _! fri5ds to take refre%m5ts at 8 h\se1 :i*1 z !y delight$ly avail$ !mselves ( ! (f]1 7 s]v$ to !m 9 ! summ]-h\se ov]look+ ! riv]2 :]e1 :ile enjoy+ !mselves1 !y did n =get to dr9k long life & happ9ess to ,r&ulph & 8 bride4 ,! honeymoon--all ! re/ ( _! life 0 a honeymoon--0 pass$ by ! happy c\ple1 9 good old-fa%ion$ /yle1 at ,lambe?4 ,!y !n proce$$ to ,*e%ire1 accompani$ by ,trussell & ,mrs4 ,crew1 & 7 soon aft]w>ds foll[$ by ,abel1 :o pass$ ! w9t] ) !m4 ,9 due "t ! progno/ications ( ,mr4 ,jukes 7 fulfill$1 & ,abel display$ no objection to ! ende>m5ts ( two great-nieces & a great-nephew4 ,appo9t$ ,r&ulph's head-gamekeep]1 ,jacob ,po/ pass$ ! rema9d] ( 8 days 9 ! s]vice ( 8 new ma/]4 ,( ! two bro!rs ,bee*cr(t1 ,abel 0 ! fir/ to pay ! debt ( nature1 ,trussell surviv$ him two or ?ree ye>s1 dur+ :i* he 0 a great m>tyr to g\t4 ,he nev]1 h[ev]1 lo/ 8 temp]1 except :5 "y ,ma/] ,r&ulph accid5tally trod on 8 toe1 & !n he w\ld swe> a r\nd oa?1 to fright5 him1 & try to hit at him ) 8 /ick1 z te/y old g5tlem5 are wont to d 9 plays4 ,r&ulph & ,hilda almo/ t\*$ ! v]ge ( ! n9ete5? c5tury2 & f ! anecdotes ( "o ( _! desc5dants1 9 ! ?ird g5]ation1 ! mat]ials ( ! pres5t tale h be5 collect$4 ,,hi/ory ,,( ,,! ,,iri% ,,rebellion ,,9 #agih ,,& ,,emmett',s ,,insurrection ,,9 #ahjc4 ,by ,w4 ,h4 ,maxwell ,au?or ,( #8,! ,life ,( ,! ,duke ,( ,well+ton1' ,etc4 ,etc4 ,take he$ ,h[ y awake ! deep+ sword ( w>2 ,we *>ge y1 9 ! "n ( ,god1 take he$6 ,= nev] two su* k+doms did cont5d1 ,)\t mu* fall ( blood4 --,%akspe>e4 ,,! ,,cradle ,,( ,,! ,,rebellion ,! rebelli\s movem5t :i*1 9 #agih1 op5ly bur/ into ! horrors ( civil w>1 _h = ye>s be5 matur+4 ,! success ( ! ,am]ican coloni/s 9 defeat+ ! "m c\ntry1 & ! upheaval 9 ,france1 ! great ,revolution1 prov$ fatal prec$5ts1 & ! easily excit$ m9ds ( ! ,iri% p l$ ! disloyal & disaffect$ ( ! si/] k+dom to contemplate ! =cible c>ry+ out ( a simil> policy4 ,z w be se51 ?is fratricidal /ruggle l>gely resolv$ itself into a religi\s campaign betwe5 ! ,ca?olic & ,prote/ant sections ( ! community4 ,at an e>ly /age ( ! com+ /ruggle ! ult]ior objects ( ! discont5t$ ,ca?olics became p]fectly app>5t1 & "s ( _! w>me/ advocates took al>m4 ,sir ,h]cules ,langri%1 9 8 place 9 ! ,iri% ,p>liam5t1 ?us address$ ! ,h\se3 #8,not)/&+ my prepossessions 9 fav\r ( ! ,roman ,ca?olics1 ,i 0 *eck$ = "s "t 9 my ard\r to s]ve !m1 by read+ ( late a multitude ( publications & p>agraphs 9 ! newspap]s1 & o!r public pr9ts1 circulat$ gratis ) ! utmo/ indu/ry1 purport+ to convey ! s5tim5ts ( ! ,ca?olics4 ,:at 0 _! import8 ,!y 7 exhortations to ! p nev] to be satisfi$ at any concession till ! ,/ate itself 0 conc$$3 !y 7 precautions aga9/ public tranquillity2 !y 7 invitations to disord]1 & cov5ants ( discont5t2 !y 7 o/5tations ( /r5g?1 r ?an solicitations = fav\r2 r appeals to ! p[] ( ! p1 ?an applications to ! au?ority ( ! ,/ate2 !y involv$ ! relief ( ! ,ca?olic1 ) ! revolution ( ! ,gov]nm5t2 & 7 diss]tations = democracy1 r ?an argum5ts = tol]ation4' ,,appeal ,,to ,,=ce ,,( ,,arms ,act+1 h[ev]1 on ! resolutions !y _h publi%$1 ! ,committees det]m9$ to summon a ,conv5tion 9 imitation ( ! proce$+s :i* 7 at ! "t viol5tly revolutionis+ ,france1 :]e ! horrors ( ! great ,fr5* ,rebellion _h already unsettl$ ev]y?+ 9 #aghi4 ,circul>s 7 issu$ by _! lead]s--repres5tatives elect$ 9 ! c\nties--& on ! #crd ( ,decemb] #agib ! #8,back ,lane ,p>liam5t' comm5c$ its fir/ session 9 ,tailor's ,hall4 ,! d>+ measure ( call+ toge!r an assembly1 :]e ! delegates debat$ ) clos$ doors1 0 foll[$ by a /ill bold] demon/ration4 ,! discont5t$ ,romani/s resolv$ ^u mak+ an ov]be>+ display ( physical =ce1 & decl>$ _! int5tion to arm1 to ma9ta9 _! rights & effect _! objects4 ,= ?is purpose l>ge sums ( money 7 levi$1 & a body 0 enroll$ 9 ! metropolis "u ! title ( #8,! ,national ,gu>d4' ,!y 7 array$ 9 gre5 uni=ms1 ) a h>p )\t ! cr[n display$ ^u ! buttons & appo9tm5ts4 ,ord]s 7 issu$ = a g5]al mu/] on ! #i? ( ,decemb]2 b a proclamation1 issu$ by ! ,"l ,lieut5ant1 decl>$ ! body to be dang]\s to ! public peace1 & direct$ ! au?orities to disp]se ! meet+ %\ld x be attempt$1 & employ =ce 7 x requir$4 ,_m conjectures 7 haz>d$ at ! "t respect+ ! objects ( ! movem5t2 "s ass]t$ t x 0 m]ely int5d$1 by an exhibition ( num]ical /r5g?1 to confirm un/eady fri5ds1 & intimidate ^? :o 7 oppos$ to !m2 o!rs1 h[ev]1 ascrib$ to ! ,national ,gu>ds m s]i\s & sangu9>y designs--#8to seize ev5 !n ^u ! city1 & comm5ce at once a civil w>4' ,c]ta9 x is t ! ,gov]nm5t 7 l$ to appreh5d t ?is mu/] w\ld lead to a revolution>y movem5t1 &1 accord+ly1 ! mo/ decisive measures 7 tak5 to r5d] x abortive4 #8,,! ,,unit$ ,,iri%m5' ,to foll[ up ! progress & proce$+s ( ! #8,unit$ ,iri%m5' ?r\gh\t t unquiet p]iod :i* int]v5$ betwe5 ! lieut5ancies ( ,e>ls ,we/morel& & ,camd5 w\ld be unnecess>y4 ,_! civil & milit>y organisation1 h[ev]1 %all be describ$1 & a brief analysis giv5 ( _! g5]al hi/ory f ! epo* :]e we h brok5 (f1 :5 ! se$s ( disaffection _h tak5 a firm root1 & a conspiracy 0 hat*$1 :i*1 a few ye>s aft]w>ds1 became fatally matur$1 & explod$ 9 #agih ) port5t\s viol5ce4 ,"u ! col\r ( volunte]+1 ! arm+ & drill+ ( ! malcont5ts cont9u$4 ,a proclamation1 issu$ by ! #aa? ( ,m>* #agic1 decl>$ ^! proce$+s illegal1 & atta*$ p5al consequ5ces to any :o %\ld cont9ue !m4 ,! preamble ran ?us3 #8,:]eas c]ta9 s$iti\s & ill-affect$ p]sons1 9 sev]al p>ts ( ! nor?1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! t[n ( ,belfa/1 h endeav\r$ to fom5t & enc\rage discont5t1 & to defame ! ,gov]nm5t & ! ,p>liam5t1 by s$iti\s publications circulat$ among ! p2 & t sev]al bodies ( m5 h be5 collect$ 9 arm$ associations1 & h be5 levi$ & array$ 9 ! said t[n ( ,belfa/2 & t arms & gunp[d] to a v l>ge am\nt h be5 s5t ?i!r2 & t bodies ( m5 h be5 drill$ & ex]cis$ by day & night1 "u ! pretext ( obta9+ a r$ress ( grievances1 ?\gh ! obvi\s int5tion appe>s to be to ov]awe ! ,p>liam5t & ! ,gov]nm5t1 & to dictate to bo?4' ,?is & ! ,gunp[d] ,act /ruck heavily at ! milit>y organisations ( ! revolutioni/s2 :ile ! ,conv5tion ,act1 subsequ5tly pass$1 emb>rass$ ! lead]s ( ! movem5t s mu*1 t an influ5tial memb] ( ! ,union1 ,samuel ,neilson1 aft]w>ds decl>$1 #8,t ! bill 0 calculat$ to meet e "p ( ! sy/em1 & ! fram] mu/ h _h _! con/itution 9 8 h& :5 he 0 devis+ its provisions4' #8,,! ,,def5d]s' ,,& #8,,orange ,,lodges' ,9 #agid & #agie outrages by #8! ,def5d]s'--a lawless conf$]acy1 exclusively ,ca?olic--became g5]al1 & ! ,prote/ants associat$ = self-def5ce4 ,a conflict betwe5 ! rival religioni/s took place at a spot call$ #8,! ,diamond1' 9 ! c\nty ( ,armagh1 9 :i* ! ,def5d]s 7 signally defeat$4 ,9 commemoration ( ?is success ! fir/ ,orange ,lodge 0 =m$ on ! #ba/ ( ,septemb] #agie4 ,! sy/em ( ,orange ,lodges #80 n e/abli%$ 9 ! metropolis1 ?\gh _m ye>s ?reat5$ ) op5 rebellion1 till ! mon? ( ,janu>y #agih2 & _m g5tlem5 ( high "* & consid]able tal5ts plac$ !mselves at its head1 to give ! in/itution a prop] direction1 & to sil5ce ! calumni\s clam\rs ( traitors aga9/ x4' ,! #8,orange' organisation1 sl[ly b /eadily1 ga9$ /r5g?1 until ! body 0 consid]$ 9 ! nor? ( ,irel& s num]\s & effective1 t ,g5]al ,knox1 comm&+ at ! outbreak 9 #agih1 assur$ ! ,gov]nm5t t to ^! ard5t support]s ( ! con/itution ! safety ( ,ul/] might be confid5tly entru/$4 ,,/ate ,,prosecutions ,e>ly 9 ! annals ( ! movem5t sev]al ( ! revolution>y lead]s 7 subject$ to ,/ate prosecutions = s$ition4 ,hamilton ,r[an 0 convict$1 f9$1 & imprison$1 b escap$ 9 wom5's clo!s f ,newgate2 ,nappy ,t&y plac$ "u bail1 b fl$ ! k+dom to avoid a trial2 ,doctor ,dr5nan 0 tri$ & acquitt$2 ,tone expatriat$ himself1 & w5t ) 8 family to ,am]ica2 b ,jackson1 an ,engli% cl]gyman1 & an envoy f ! ,fr5* ,republican ,gov]nm5t to ! ,iri% revolutioni/s1 01 on ! #bcrd ( ,april #agie1 capitally convict$ ( high treason4 ,! unhappy man committ$ suicide1 & poison$ himself 9 ! prison]'s b>1 imm$iately aft] ! =eman _h ann\nc$ him guilty4 ,! recall ( ,"l ,we/morel& & ! appo9tm5t ( ,"l ,fitzwilliam z vic]oy rais$ ! s9k+ confid5ce ( ! ,ca?olic p>ty z mu* z x depress$ ! hopes ( ! ,orangi/s4 ,! well-kn[n bias ( ! ,e>l's political op9ions 0 w>mly 9 fav\r ( fre% & full concessions1 & x 0 suppos$ t ,ca?olic emancipation 0 at h&4 ,:ile ! ,roman ,ca?olics 7 buoyant ) high expectation1 aris+ f ! noble "l's appo9tm5t to ! ,iri% lieut5ancy1 a sudd5 recall cru%$ _! hopes & augm5t$ _! disaffection4 ,f ?is p]iod _! ho/ility to any mon>*ical =m ( gov]nm5t appe>s to h become invet]ate1 & ! fir/ te/ requir$ ( a ,unit$ ,iri%man--"o 9 :i* a re=m$ ,p>liam5t 0 di/9ctly recognis$--0 in/antly ex*ang$ = ano!r purely democratical4 ,,oa? ,,( ,,! #8,,unit$ ,,iri%m5' ,! initiatory oa? tak5 h5ce=? by ! ,unit$ ,iri%m5 0 ?us word$3--#8,9 ! awful pres5ce ( ,god1 ,i1444 d volunt>ily decl>e t ,i w p]sev]e 9 endeav\r+ to =m a bro!rhood ( affection among ,iri%m5 ( e religi\s p]suasion1 & t ,i w also p]sev]e 9 my endeav\rs to obta9 an equal1 full1 & adequate repres5tation ( all ! p ( ,irel&4 ,i d fur!r decl>e1 t nei!r hopes1 fe>s1 rew>ds1 or puni%m5ts1 %all ev] induce me1 directly or indirectly1 to in=m or give evid5ce aga9/ any memb] or memb]s ( ?is or simil> societies1 = any act or expression ( !irs1 done or made collectively or individually 9 & out ( ?is society1 9 pursuance ( ! _s ( ?is obligation4' ,,fr5* ,,invasion ,,invit$ #agif 0 n fat$ to enjoy m tranquillity ?an ! /ormy era t prec$$ x4 ,a compulsory increase ( milit>y p[]1 "u ! provisions ( ! ,militia ,bill1 increas$ ! g5]al discont5t1 & ! public uneas9ess 0 n abat$ by a discov]y t ! ,fr5* ,directory _h und]tak5 to l& an invad+ army to assi/ ! ,iri% revolutioni/s1 :o1 on _! "p1 und]took to pay ^! auxili>ies1 & ev5tually defray ! :ole exp5ses ( ! exp$ition4 ,additional p[]s 7 n[ dem&$ by ! ,iri% ,executive1 & ! ,insurrection ,act1 :i* _h pass$ 9 spr+1 0 foll[$ up by a susp5sion ( habeas corpus 9 ,octob]4 ,!re is no d\bt t ^! /r+5t p[]s 7 aft]w>ds sadly & frequ5tly abus$4 ,arre/s on secret in=mation--di/ricts unnecess>ily proclaim$--suspect$ p]sons s5t1 )\t ! %ad[ ( a trial1 on bo>d ! fleet--milit>y lic5se--arbitr>y impressm5t ( bea/s ( burd5 = baggage transport--abuse 9 billet+--a g5]al insol5ce 9 ! soldi]y1--all ^! =m$ con/ant subject = compla9t1 &1 un=tunately1 x 0 seldom made )\t ample provocation4 ,^! sev]ities 7 impolitic--!y react$ aga9/ ! ,gov]nm5t--& ! feel+s ( ! l[] ord]s became exasp]at$1 b n subdu$4 ,! mo/ deeply m>k$ ( innate feel+s 9 ! human brea/ is resi/ance to oppression1 :e!r x be real or imag9>y4 ,! peasantry assembl$ by night to drill1 or deprive ! loyali/s ( _! arms1 :il/ by day !y collect$ 9 enorm\s numb]s to h>ve/ ! crops ( p]sons imprison$ = political (f5ces1 or "u ! pretext ( att5d+ a fun]al1 or a hurl+ mat*1 !y p>ad$ 9 milit>y array1 ) bann]s & m>tial music4 ,:ile ! disaffect$ ?us ev9c$ w>m sympa?y = _! imprison$ fri5ds1 reap+ _! corn & secur+ _! potato crops1 !y 7 equally assidu\s 9 %ield+ !m f ! p5al consequ5ces ( _! crimes4 ,brib]y & intimidation 7 ! means commonly employ$1 & %\ld ^! fail1 assass9ation 0 n infrequ5t4 ,?is sy/em ( t]ror too frequ5tly %elt]$ ! guilty f ! puni%m5t !y des]v$2 =1 dread+ ! consequ5ces ( conviction & consequ5t reprisals1 witnesses prev>icat$1 intimidat$ jurors 7 afraid to d _! duty1 & ! crim9al escap$4 ,,prosecutions ,,& ,,se>*es ,,= ,,conceal$ ,,arms ,9 ! spr+ ( #agig ,g5]al ,lake issu$ a proclamation1 direct+ t all p]sons unau?oris$ to keep arms %\ld surr5d] !m =?) to ! prop] au?orities4 ,x 0 decl>$ t secret in=mation :]e weapons 7 conceal$ %\ld be lib]ally rew>d$1 & ! full value ( su* arms z might be ?us recov]$ %\ld be giv5 to ! in=mant4 ,t ! quantity hidd5 ?r\gh\t ! k+dom 0 imm5se may be conceiv$ f ! fact t1 )9 ! ye>1 & 9 two prov9ces alone1 ,ul/] & ,le9/]1 #abi1ehc weapons ( v>i\s descriptions 7 seiz$ or surr5d]$4 ,9 ?is numb] !re 7 #dh1jjj firelocks1 #gj1jjj pikes1 & #bb pieces ( cannon4 ,,ready ,,= ,,! ,,rebellion ,at ?is p]iod x is probable t ! ,unit$ ,iri%m51 9 po9t ( numb]s & organisation1 7 almo/ z =midable z at ! mom5t ( ! insurrection4 ,9 ! nor!rn prov9cial meet+s p>ticul> inquiries 7 made ( ! delegates assembl$1 #8:e!r !y consid]$ !mselves z be+ suffici5tly /rong to dis>m ! milit>y qu>t]$ 9 _! respective di/ricts8' &1 ) a few exceptions1 ! "q receiv$ an affirmative reply4 ,al?\gh too successful 9 corrupt+ ! soldi]s1 !y appe> to h made v errone\s calculations z to ! numb] ^: allegiance _h be5 %ak54 ,_m1 bo? ( ! l9e & ! militia1 became pret5d$ conv]ts to republicanism m]ely to obta9 ! money & ent]ta9m5t (f]$ lib]ally by ! disaffect$4 ,"s regim5ts1 h[ev]1 became s]i\sly ta9t$ ) disloyalty2 b1 g5]ally1 ! active measures to c\nt]act s$uction adopt$ by ! comm&+ (fic]s defeat$ ! attempt4 ,,organisation ,,( ,,! ,,rebels ,) ! confid5ce :i* /r5g? & union give to ^? :o m$itate a revolution>y essay1 ! lead]s ( ! disaffect$ wait$ ) impati5ce ! assi/ance promis$ !m ?r\gh _! ag5ts by ! ,fr5* ,directory4 ,! milit>y organisation ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m5 0 graft$ on _! elaborately fram$ civil repres5tative con/itution1 & 0 con/itut$ 9 ! foll[+ mann]3--#8,! secret>y ( ea* subord9ate society1 compos$ ( twelve memb]s1 0 appo9t$ _! petty or non-commission$ (fic]4 ,! delegate ( five societies to a l[] b>onial committee 0 commonly appo9t$ capta9 ( a company1 consi/+ ( ! five societies :o _h delegat$ him1 & :o made ! numb] ( sixty privates2 & !n ! delegate ( t5 l[] b>onials to ! upp] or di/rict committee 0 commonly appo9t$ colonel ( a battalion1 :i* 0 ?us compos$ ( six hundr$4 ,! colonels ( battalions 9 ea* c\nty s5t 9 ! names ( ?ree p]sons to ! ,executive ,directory ( ! ,union1 "o ( :om 0 appo9t$ by !m adjutant-g5]al ( ! c\nty1 ^: duty x 0 to receive & communicate milit>y ord]s f ! ,executive to ! colonels ( battalions1 & 9 g5]al to act z (fic] ( ! revolution>y /aff4 ,!y 7 requir$ to in=m !mselves (1 & report ! /ate ( ! rebel regim5ts )9 _! respective di/ricts1 ( ! numb] ( mills1 ! roads1 riv]s1 bridges1 & =ds1 ! milit>y positions1 ! capacity ( ! t[ns & villages to receive troops1 to communicate to ! ,executive e movem5t ( ! enemy 7mean+ ! ,k+'s troops71 to ann\nce ! fir/ appe>ance ( _! allies 7! ,fr5* invad]s71 & imm$iately to collect _! =ces4 ,,milit>y ,,plans ,besides ^! a milit>y committee 0 specially appo9t$4 ,its lab\rs 7 tw(old3 "o 0 to prep>e a plan = a g5]al insurrection unsupport$ by =eign aid2 ! o!r1 to devise ! be/ means ( co-op]ation ) a ,fr5* army1 9 ! ev5t ( ! promis$ desc5t be+ effect$ on ! coa/ ( ,irel&4 ,on ?is ev5t ! ,directory calculat$ ) su* c]ta9ty 9 #agig1 t a g5]al ord] #8to be ready' 0 issu$ ?r\gh ! prov9cial committees4 ,^? :o _h ! means to obta9 !m 7 exhort$ to procure fire>ms & ammunition--pikes 7 to be provid$ by ! l[] ord]s--& ?r\gh\t ?ree prov9ces ! ord] 0 promptly obey$4 ,! organisation ( ,connaught 01 =tunately1 /ill imp]fect1 & at ! outbreak ( ! insurrection ! we/]n c\nties 71 happily = !mselves1 q unprep>$ = action4 ,,fr5* ,,invasion ,pass+ ov] ! abortive attempt at an invasion arrang$ betwe5 ,"l ,edw>d ,fitzg]ald & ,g5]al ,laz>e ,ho*e 9 #agif1 :51 aft] mon?s ( prep>ations1 :i*--l ! ,spani% ,armada--fail$ ignom9i\sly1 ! %ips be+ ! victims ( ! adv]se w9ds1 & ! comm&]1 ,mor>d de ,galles1 be+ wat*$ by ! ,engli% ,admiral ,g>d9] ) a /rong] =ce 7#ah sail ( ! l9e74 ,! equipm5t1 b = unfav\rable circum/ances1 0 suffici5tly =midable1--! exp$ition numb]+ #ae sail ( ! l9e1 #aj frigates1 & #g transports1 :i* 7 aft]w>ds augm5t$1--! :ole compris+ #ae1jjj troops1 ) #dj1jjj extra /& ( arms1 a field p>k ( #bi pieces1 #fj1jjj b>rels ( p[d]1 & #g1jjj1jjj c>tridges4 ,! "t *os5 0 j be=e ,*ri/mas4 ,,discomfit$ ,,fr5* ,,fleet ,,9 ,,bantry ,,bay ,on ! #bf? ,decemb]--! morn+ aft] ! ,fr5* admiral _h issu$ ord]s to cut ! cables & put to sea--,wolf ,tone1 :o 0 ! active _s ( ! exp$ition1 ?us describes ! situation to :i* ! remnant ( ! invad+ =ces 0 r$uc$3--#8,! morn+ is n[ come1 ! gale cont9ues1 & ! fog is s ?ick t we _c see a %ip's l5g? ahead2 s "h we lie 9 ! utmo/ unc]ta9ty & anxiety4 ,9 all probability we are n[ left )\t admiral or g5]al2 if s1 ,*]9 w comm& ! troops1 & ,b$\t ! fleet2 b1 at all ev5ts1 !re is an end ( ! exp$ition4 ,c]ta9ly we h be5 p]secut$ by a /range fatality1 f ! v night ( our dep>ture to ?is h\r4 ,we h lo/ two comm&]s-9-*ief2 ( f\r admirals n "o rema9s2 we h lo/ "o %ip ( ! l9e 7! ,sduisant 0 %ipwreck$7 t we "k (1 & probably _m o!rs ( :i* we "k no?+2 we h be5 n[ six days 9 ,bantry ,bay1 )9 #ejj y>ds ( ! %ore1 )\t be+ able to effect a l&+2 we h be5 disp]s$ f\r times 9 f\r days2 & at ?is mom5t1 ( #dc sail1 ( :i* ! exp$ition consi/$1 we c mu/] ( all sizes b #ad4 ,!re only wants our fall+ 9 ) ! ,engli% to complete our de/ruction4' ,on ! #bg? ! wea!r cont9u$ /ormy4 ,sev]al %ips 7 oblig$ to cut & run1 ! fleet 0 r$uc$ to #g sail ( ! l9e & a frigate1 ! troops to #dbjj m51 & ! artill]y to two f\r-p\nd]s4 ,z a la/ ef=t ?is mis]able remnant ( ! exp$ition det]m9$ to seek ! ,%annon1 :i* _h be5 nam$ z ! place ( r5dezv\s4 ,dur+ ! :ole gale1 :i* blew on ! night ( ! #bh?1 a six? sep>ation occurr$1 & ?ree sev5ty-f\rs & a frigate p>t$ company4 ,on ! #bi? ! commodore signalis$ ! o!r capta9s to /e] = ,france1 & ! la/ %ip ( an exp$ition int5d$ to ov]?r[ ! ,briti% mon>*y quitt$ ! %ores ( ,irel& )\t hav+ l&$ a s+le soldi]1 communicat$ ) ! disaffect$1 or ?r[n a musket on ! %ore4 ,! failure ( ! fir/ attempt at an invasion 0 a fatal disappo9tm5t to ! ,iri% ,unioni/s2 & al?\gh hopes 7 held out t a second armam5t w\ld be fitt$ out by ! ,fr5* ,directory )\t delay1 ! f9ancial & political emb>rassm5ts ( ! ,republic gave little promise t x w\ld or c\ld be effect$4 ,ho*e1 :o did n rea* ,france = fifte5 days aft] ,gr\*y1 0 nom9at$ soon aft] to ! comm& ( ! army ( ! ,sambre & ! ,meuse4 ,?is appo9tm5t 0 heavily regrett$ by ! ag5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m51 = !re is no d\bt t ,irel& 0 to ,ho*e ! fav\rite field ( ambition t ,egypt 0 aft]w>ds to ,bonap>te2 & und\bt$ly he 0 s9c]e 9 8 express$ int5tion ( mak+ ! second ef=t at invasion1 _h n 8 sudd5 dissolution int]v5$4 #8,! affair1' repli$ he1 #8is b susp5d$4 ,y "k our difficulties = money2 ! repair ( our fleet & ! necess>y prep>ations require "s consid]able "t1 &1 9 ! meantime1 !re are #ae1jjj m5 ly+ idle bel[1 &1 9 fact1 we _c ev5 fe$ !m !re4 ,! ,directory has resolv$1 9 ! meantime1 to employ !m usefully else:]e1 & has accept$ my s]vices2 b be assur$1 ! mom5t ! ent]prise is resum$1 t ,i w return ) ! fir/ patr\ille :i* emb>ks4'--,g5]al ,ho*e to ,tone4 ,ho*e sank f rapid consumption1 x is said1 #ai? ( ,septemb] #agig1 9 comm& ( ! unit$ armies ( ! ,rh9e & ,sambre & ,meuse4 ,adv]se fate seem$ det]m9$ to ov]:elm unhappy ,irel&1 b =tune aga9 miracul\sly w>d$ (f ! desp]ately ?reat5+ conjunction ( affairs4 ,,! ,,dut* ,,invasion ,,av]t$ ,f ano!r qu>t]1 h[ev]1 ! ,iri% revolutioni/s obta9$ bo? sympa?y & support4 ,lew9es1 ! *ief ag5t ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m51 _h be5 accr$it$ to ,spa9 & ,holl&1 ) bo? p[]s ,engl& be+ at w>1 to reque/ assi/ance4 ,f ! ,spani% ,gov]nm5t he receiv$1 g5]ally1 an enc\rag+ answ] to 8 memorial2 & f ! ,batavian ,executive a positive assurance ( prompt & p[]ful co-op]ation on ! "p ( ! ,dut* republicans--a promise !y endeav\r$ to fai?fully p]=m4 ,x 0 an awful epo* 9 ,briti% hi/ory2 & x w\ld h be5 difficult to say :e!r at home or abroad ! political position ( ,engl& 0 m emb>rass$ & port5t\s4 ,conque/ _h att5d$ ! onw>d m>* ( ! ,republicans1 & victory _h succe$$ victory2 & :ile ,irel& 0 ready to explode1 public confid5ce 0 %ak5 to its c5tre1 = t /ay ( ,brita9--h] fleet--_h fail$ h] 9 h] try+ h\r1 & brok5 into op5 mut9y4 ,su* 0 ! om9\s aspect1 =eign & dome/ic1 :5 ! ,batavian ,gov]nm5t det]m9$ to /rike a bl[1 t1 if =tunately deliv]$1 might h gone f> to dismemb] t isl& empire :i* _h wrung f ! ,dut* ! dom9ion ( ! seas4 ,holl& 0 a p[] to be dread$4 ,france ?reat5$ & int5d$ a desc5t1 b %e possess$ ! wi%1 r ?an ! p[] to effect x4 ,h] naval executive 0 wret*$ly defective1 h] m>9e & monet>y res\rces limit$ & prec>i\s2 & :ile ! docky>d au?orities decl>$ t eight weeks w\ld be suffici5t to fit out a second exp$ition1 x 0 probable--& s x prov$--t z _m mon?s mu/ elapse be=e a fleet c\ld be s5t afloat4 ,) ! ,dut* ,republic matt]s 7 9 a diff]5t /ate4 ,9 ! ,texel five-&-tw5ty l9e-(-battle %ips & frigates 7 ly+ mann$1 equipp$1 & ready = sea2 #ae1jjj troops 7 ord]$ = in/ant emb>kation2 & ) a quantity ( sp>e arms1 a l>ge artill]y =ce1 & pl5ty ( money to subsi/ ! troops :5 l&$1 ! ,batavian armam5t undaunt$ly det]m9$ to pu% out ( h>b\r ) ! fir/ fair w9d1 elude ,admiral ,w>r5 & 8 blockad+ squadron--if !y c\ld--or1 if int]cept$1 /& an action ) ! ,briti% admiral's =ces1 & ?us endeav\r to r$eem ! hon\r ( a flag t once _h be5 fe>$ & respect$4 ,! ,dut* ,gov]nm5t prov$ _! s9c]ity ( int5tion by ! selection !y made = ! comm& ( ! exp$ition4 ,! naval dep>tm5t 0 entru/$ to ,de ,w9t]1 an (fic] ( di/+ui%$ reputation1 :ile ! troops 7 plac$ "u ! direction ( ,da5dels1 a man ju/ly consid]$ to be ! be/ g5]al 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,republic4 ,! feel+s ( ! ,batavian ,executive t[>ds ! ,iri% revolutioni/s 7 ard5t & dis9t]e/$1 & no?+ c\ld surpass ! en?usia/ic _s :i* p]vad$ bo? ! milit>y & m>9e4 ,tone relates 9 8 ,memoirs3--#8,g5]al ,da5dels %[$ me to-day 8 in/ructions f ! ,dut* ,gov]nm5t4 ,!y are fair & hone/1 & ,i h no d\bt he w act up to !m4 ,! _s ( !m is1 always to ma9ta9 ! "* ( a fai?ful ally1 & n to int]f]e 9 ! dome/ic conc]ns ( ! p2 to aid !m1 by e means 9 8 p[]1 to e/abli% _! lib]ty & indep5d5ce1 & to expect no condition 9 return1 b t we %\ld ?r[ (f ! ,engli% yoke1 & t1 :5 all 0 settl$ on t score1 we %\ld arrange our future comm]ce ) ! ,dut* ,republic on ! basis ( reciprocal advantage & accommodation4' ,b x w\ld appe> t aga9/ invasive ef=ts =tune _h decl>$ h]self an enemy1 & ! same w9d t prev5t$ ! l&+ ( a ,fr5* armam5t z ob/9ately resi/$ ! sail+ ( ! ,dut* "o4 ,day aft] day fifte5 sail-(-!-l9e1 eight frigates1 & ?irty transports lay at s+le an*or1 lock$ up 9 ! ,texel1 :ile a breeze1 any po9t to nor?w>d1 w\ld h c>ri$ !m to sea ) eighte5 battalions ( infantry1 f\r ( *asseurs1 eight squadrons ( cavalry1 & elev5 companies ( artill]y--! :ole =m+ an effici5t & well-appo9t$ army ( #ad1jjj m51 a =ce m ?an suffici5t1 "u happy auspices1 to h *ang$ an empire's fate4 ,f\l w9ds cont9u$4 ,! _s ( troops coop$ up a mon? on %ipbo>d gradually abat$1 & gold5 opportunities slipp$ away4 ,ev5 ! mo/ sangu9e began to d\bt1 a coolness arose betwe5 ! comm&]s1 & ,de ,w9t] at la/ memorialis$ 8 ,gov]nm5t1 & intimat$ t ! exp$ition1 z f> z its orig9al de/9ation 0 conc]n$1 mu/ be ab&on$ = ! pres5t4 ,! docum5t /at$ t ,july _h be5 nam$ = ! attempt1 t on ! #i? all 0 ready1 t ! ,engli% fleet 7! =ces ( :i* he rightly =esaw1 w\ld h to be fac$7 at t "t consi/$1 at ! v mo/1 ( ?irte5 sail-(-!-l9e1 :i* c\ld n make any effectual opposition1 t contr>y w9ds hav+ prevail$ ev] s9ce1 )\t an h\r's int]mission1 ! enemy _h _h "t to re9=ce himself to ! numb] ( sev5te5 sail-(-!-l9e1 s t he _h n[ a sup]iority 9 =ce ov] ! ,dut* fleet1 :i*1 ( c\rse1 r5d]$ ! issue ( an engagem5t1 to a c]ta9 degree1 d\btful2 t1 by ?is un=ese5 delay1 :i* might1 & probably w\ld1 cont9ue /ill long]1 a great additional consumption ( provisions _h tak5 place1 s t 9 a v few days !re w\ld be b>ely suffici5t = ! voyage nor?-ab\t2 t ! season 0 n[ rapidly pass+ away1 &1 if ! f\l w9d cont9u$ a =tnight long]1 ! voyage w\ld become highly dang]\s1 if n utt]ly impracticable1 ) a fleet encumb]$ ) s _m transports1 & am\nt+ to ne>ly sev5ty sail ( all k9ds1 & t1 9 consequ5ce1 ev5 a successful action ) ! ,engli% w\ld n ensure ! success ( ! ent]prise1 :i* ! v season w\ld negative2 t = all ^! reasons1 8 op9ion 0 t ! pres5t plan 0 no long] advisable1 & 9 consequ5ce he propos$ t x %\ld be indu/ri\sly publi%$ t ! exp$ition 0 giv5 up2 t ! troops %\ld be disemb>k$1 except f #bejj to #cjjj m5 ( ! lite ( ! army1 :o ) tw5ty or ?irty pieces ( artill]y1 & all ! arms & ammunition1 %\ld rema9 on bo>d ! frigates & "o or two ( ! fa/e/-sail+ transports2 t z ! vigilance ( ! enemy w\ld probably be relax$ 9 consequ5ce1 ?is flotilla %\ld pr(it by ! fir/ fav\rable mom5t to put to sea1 & pu% = _! orig9al de/9ation1 :]e !y %\ld l& ! m51 arms1 & artill]y1 & he w\ld *>ge himself ) ! execution ( ?is plan2 t by ?is means1 ev5 if !y fail$1 ! ,republic w\ld be at no v great loss1 & if !y succe$$ mu/ ga9 exce$+ly2 t %e w\ld pres]ve h] gr& fleet1 :i* 0 n[ h] la/ /ake1 &1 dur+ ! w9t]1 w\ld be able to augm5t x1 s z to op5 ! next campaign--9 case peace 0 n made ad int]im--) tw5ty sail-(-!-l9e 9 ! ,nor? ,sea4 ,^! 7 mo/ c]ta9ly v /rong reasons1 &1 un=tunately = ! w\ld-be invad]s1 ! w9d gave !m e h\r fre% weight4 ,,fate ,,( ,,! ,,dut* ,,fleet ,9 accordance ) ,de ,w9t]'s advice ! troops 7 l&$1 & ! ,dut* attempt ^u ,irel& virtually ab&on$2 = al?\gh x 0 ord]$ t ! invad+ army %\ld be s canton$ t x c\ld be in/antly conc5trat$ = emb>kation1 its future de/9ation 0 *ang$1 & ! nor? ( ,scotl& 0 decl>$ a fitt] place = ! attempt ?an ! ,iri% coa/4 ,b ^! designs 7 nev] c>ri$ out1 = ! excell5t reason t ! ,briti% ,nor? ,sea fleet "u ,duncan's lead]%ip 0 prep>$ to int]v5e4 ,on ! #aa? ,octob] #agig ,de ,w9t] put to sea1 & ! memorable action ( ,camp]d[n result$4 ,bo? fleets 9 numb]s1 m51 & metal 7 mu* ! same1 & ?\gh ! ,dut* vessels 7 skilfully h&l$ & mo/ gallantly f\ght1 _! defeat 0 s decisive1 t ) ?is cru%+ bl[ ! m>9e p[] ( ! ,/ates ( ,holl& 0 f9ally ext+ui%$4 ,,despair ,,( ,,=eign ,,assi/ance ,! failure ( ! ,batavian ,gov]nm5t 9 giv+ _! promis$ assi/ance to ! ,iri% malcont5ts prov$ 9 _m respects mo/ injuri\s to ! success ( ! conspiracy4 ,! ard5t expectations ( succ\r f abroad1 s long & eag]ly expect$1 vani%$ ) ! cr[n+ victory ( ,camp]d[n4 ,?is heavy & irrem$iable disa/] abat$ ! confid5ce ( ! mo/ sangu9e1 di/ract$ ! delib]ations ( ! lead]s1 & hurri$ ! l[] classes into ov]t acts ( viol5ce :i* irritat$ ! royali/s & provok$ a fe>ful retaliation4 ,inde$1 on bo? sides exasp]at$ feel+s _h produc$ cruelty1 &1 z a consequ5ce1 b>b>\s reaction4 ,! troops1 ) ! impunity att5dant ^u m>tial law1 made a plea ( disaffection ! excuse = lic5ce & exaction2 & ^u ! innoc5t & guilty1 too frequ5tly1 ! v5geance ( ! ,executive 0 indiscrim9ately direct$4 ,! summ>y infliction ( corporal & capital puni%m5t--! de/ruction ( prop]ty--! sev]ity atta*$ to *>ges ( s$ition1 :5 secret enmity & vile espionage w\ld br+ ru9 on ! un(f5d+1 & suspicion 0 held synonym\s ) guilt1--all ^! sev]ities1 equally illegal & injudici\s1 k9dl$ a f]ocity ( feel+ betwe5 p>ties :i* mild] measures might h allay$1 accu/om$ m5 to acts ( viol5ce f :i* o!rwise !y w\ld h revolt$1 & reconcil$ !m to ! t]rible b>b>ities att5dant ^u civil w>4 ,,inflammatory ,,publications ,nor is x to be d5i$ t cruelty 9 ! au?orities f\nd mu* ext5uation 9 ! crimes committ$ by ! disaffect$4 ,t accurs$ crime1 s ali5 to ,briti% feel+1 became e day m preval5t1 & secret assass9ation 0 p]petrat$ by ! ignorant1 & enc\rag$ by ! mo/ infam\s pr9ts :i* ev] damn$ a cause4 ,! ,union ,/> head$ its columns ) a broad enc\ragem5t to murd]1 & individuals 7 regul>ly br&$ = ! knife2 ,! ,press 0 equally viol5t1 b its s$ition 0 modifi$--! treasonable doctr9es ( ! "o be+ levell$ g5]ally aga9/ public securities1 :ile a malignant hatr$ to ! p]son inculcat$ 9 ! lead+ article ( ! o!r ! assass9ation ( ^? :o 7 obnoxi\s4 ,bo? ^! inflammatory pr9ts 7 ev5tually prosecut$ & put d[n2 & :ile no publications ev] call$ = ! int]v5tion ( ! law-(fic]s m imp]i\sly1 9 ju/ice we mu/ add t none 7 m uncon/itutionally dispos$ (--a milit>y mob demoli%$ ! "o1 ! civil au?orities arbitr>ily suppress$ ! o!r4 ,to ! cause :i* !y ard5tly b unwisely advocat$ ^! pr9ts 7 fatally mis*iev\s4 ,!re 7 two great p>ties 9 ! k+dom3 "o--! ,roman ,ca?olics--_h s]i\s reasons = discont5t1 = /atutory enactm5ts exclud$ !m f civil rights2 ) ! ,prote/ants x 0 diff]5t--!y _h mu* to re=m1 b no?+ to obta94 ,9 ! nor? ( ,irel& & "p ( ,le9/]1 z x does at pres5t1 ! weal?1 ! moral "*1 & h5ce ! moral influ5ce ( ! k+dom1 might be consid]$ z be+ conc5trat$2 &1 z x w ev] be1 ! intellig5ce ( ! m9or section ( ! ,iri% p ov]balanc$ ! physical sup]iority ( ! o!r4 ,to "o object--wild & imag9ative--! ef=ts ( ! ,prote/ant p>ty 7 direct$2 to ano!r--vague1 bigot$1 & impracticable--! ,romani/s address$ !mselves4 ,h5ce ! comb9ation ( int]e/s & feel+s 0 easily disorganis$1 & )9 six mon?s aft] an et]nity ( union _h be5 ann\nc$ z exi/+ betwe5 religioni/s virul5tly oppos$1 ! discrepancy ( int5tions _h sev]$ ! ,roman ,ca?olics & ,diss5t]s s completely1 t ! conviction exi/s1 _h ! issue come to trial1 n9ete5 out ( tw5ty ( ! nor!rn republicans w\ld h ev5tually jo9$ ! royal bann]4 ,musgrave1 9 8 ,memoirs1 has po9t$ out ?is logical conclusion3--#8,:5 ,dickey1 a rebel lead] & a ,diss5t]1 0 on ! po9t ( be+ hang$ at ,belfa/1 he decl>$ t ! eyes ( ,presbyt]ians _h be5 op5$ too late2 & t !y 7 conv9c$ by ! massacres p]petrat$ by ! ,romani/s 9 ! prov9ce ( ,le9/]1 t !y mu/ h _h to cont5d ) !m if !y _h succe$$ 9 ov]turn+ ! con/itution4' ,! secret in=m] play$ a mo/ important "p 9 ?is fe>some hi/ory f its comm5cem5t2 ( ^!--! mo/ important--because occupy+ ! mo/ influ5tial position1 0 ,mr4 ,?omas ,reynolds1 ( ! c\nty ( ,kild>e1 :o _h acquir$ a l&$ prop]ty at ,kilkea ,ca/le4 ,"l ,edw>d ,fitzg]ald & ,oliv] ,bond1 two lead]s 9 ! conspiracy1 hav+1 = ! reason t he possess$ consid]able influ5ce among/ ! ,romani/s1 consid]$ ,reynolds a prop] p]son to assi/ 9 =w>d+ _! treasonable designs1 practis$ e art ( s$uction to atta* him to _! cause2 & hav+ at la/ succe$$1 he 0 sworn a ,unit$ ,iri%man at ! h\se ( ,oliv] ,bond 9 ,dubl9 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #agig1 0 induc$ to accept ! commission ( colonel1 ! (fices ( treasur] & repres5tative ( ! c\nty ( ,kild>e1 & at la/ t ( delegate = ! prov9ce ( ,le9/]4 ,,! ,,lead]s ,,( ,,! ,,conspiracy ,,betray$ ,,to ,,! ,,gov]nm5t ,soon aft] he 0 rais$ to ?is elevat$ situation 9 ! ,union1 hav+ discov]$ t ! conspirators1 in/ead ( int5d+ to re=m ! abuses ( ! ,/ate1 & to aboli% all religi\s di/9ctions1 :i* 0 _! pr(ess$ object at fir/1 m$itat$ ! subv]sion ( ! con/itution1 ! massacre ( ! lead+ memb]s ( ,gov]nm5t1 & ( su* p]sons z %\ld oppose _! designs1 he det]m9$ to defeat !m by embrac+ ! fir/ opportunity ( communicat+ !m to "s p]son 9 :om he c\ld confide4 ,,revelations ,,( ,,! ,,secret ,,traitor-,,in=m] ,he _h a v great fri5d%ip & respect = ,mr4 ,cope1 an em95t m]*ant ( ! city ( ,dubl91 :o1 hav+ lam5t$ to him 9 ! c\rse ( conv]sation ! crimes & atrocities :i* 7 con/antly committ$1 & :i* 7 und\bt$ symptoms ( an approa*+ rebellion1 ,mr4 ,reynolds1 ^u :om 8 conv]sation _h made a v deep impression1 said1 #8,t he knew a p]son connect$ ) ! ,unit$ ,iri%m51 :o1 he believ$1 w\ld defeat _! nef>i\s projects by communicat+ !m to ,gov]nm5t1 9 ord] to make an atonem5t = ! crime he _h committ$ 9 jo9+ !m4' ,mr4 ,cope assur$ him t su* a p]son w\ld obta9 ! highe/ hon\rs & pecuni>y rew>ds t ! adm9i/ration c\ld conf]1 & t he w\ld be admir$ & applaud$ by ! mo/ virtu\s & valuable portion ( society4 ,b ,mr4 ,reynolds said t no?+ c\ld tempt him to come =w>d & av[ himself4 ,h[ev]1 aft] ! mo/ e>ne/ & press+ solicitations repeat$ly made on ! "p ( ,mr4 ,cope1 = :om he _h filial rev]5ce1 he said t 8 fri5d w\ld appe> 9 p]son & disclose ! p>ticul>s ( ! plot on ! foll[+ conditions3--8,t he %\ld n be call$ ^u 9 p]son to prosecute any ,unit$ ,iri%m52 t ! *annel ?r\gh :i* ! in=mation came %\ld be kept a secret1 at lea/ = a "t2 t1 z 8 life w\ld be 9 dang] ^u its be+ kn[n1 & he mu/ leave ! c\ntry & g to ,engl& till matt]s 7 settl$--:i* w\ld d]ange 8 affairs1 & put him to consid]able exp5se--he expect$ to receive "s comp5sation4 ,mr4 ,cope !n told him t he might draw on him = any sum n exce$+ five hundr$ gu9eas4 ,on t he told ,mr4 ,cope t ! ,le9/] delegates 7 to meet at ,oliv] ,bond's on ! #ab? ( ,m>* to conc]t measures = an insurrection40 ,x w be se5 t1 to pi]ce ! conspiracy1 no common in=m] 0 likely to p5etrate ! secrets ( ! conf$]acy4 ,save to a *os5 few ! high] executive 0 veil$ 9 my/]y--! revelations ( obscure & ord9>y traitors w\ld !re=e prove unavail+--& he :o c\ld d5\nce ! ,secret ,directory mu/ be a memb] himself4 ,! traitor :o _h betray$ ! elem5ts ( ?is huge conspiracy f\nd 8 confid5ces well kept4 ,docum5ts1 ^: au!nticity _c be call$ 9 "q1 are 9 exi/5ce1 & furni% irrefragable pro( ( ,mr4 ,?omas ,reynolds hav+ receiv$ = 8 disclosures n #ejj only1 b ! sum ( #ejjj 9 f\r paym5ts1 at ! foll[+ dates1 & 9 ! foll[+ am\nts3-- #agih4 ,sept4 #bi1 ,mr4 ,t4 ,reynolds receiv$4444#ajjj ,nov4 #af4444444444444444444444444444444444444 bjjj #agii-;,jan4 #ai44444444444444444444444444444444ajjj ,m>*114444444444444444444444444444444444 444#ajjj #ejjj ,9 all ^! curi\s disclosures is reveal$ ! fact t1 ow+ to ! s5sitive consci5ce ( ! in=m]1 he 9 all receiv$ a v com=table sum--includ+ an annuity ( #ajjj p] annum4 ,moreov]1 on ! #ad? ( ,june #agii ,mr4 ,reynolds receiv$ 8 annuity ( #ajjj1 #89 full to ! #be? ,m>* #agii2 f :i* p]iod till 8 dea?1 ! #ah? ( ,augu/ #ahcf1 8 p5sion cont9u$ to be paid to him4 ,! am\nt ( t p5sion 0 #ajjj ,iri%1 or #ibj ,briti%1 p] annum1 he receiv$ = a t]m ( ?irty-sev5 ye>s4 ,! gross am\nt = ! above p]iod1 at #ibj p] annum1 is #cd1jdj ,gratuity be=e ! trials ( ,bond1 ,m',cann1 & ,byrne #ejj ,gratuities betwe5 ,sept4 #agih1 & #d? ,m>* #agii #e1jjj ,consul%ip at ,lisbon1 f\r ye>s at #a1djj p] annum #e1fjj ,consul%ip at ,icel&1 two ye> at #cjj44444444fjj 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444 44444#de1gdj ,,! ,,heads ,,( ,,! ,,conspiracy ,,swept ,,(f ,! result ( ,reynolds's in=mation 0 ! arre/ ( ! :ole prov9cial committee1 consi/+ ( fifte5 memb]s1 delegates f diff]5t societies4 ,!y _h assembl$ at ! h\se ( ,oliv] ,bond1 9 ,bridge ,/reet1 on ! #ab? ( ,m>*1 & 7 completely surpris$ by ,capta9 ,swan1 att5d$ by a doz5 soldi]s 9 col\r$ clo!s4 ,sev]al important pap]s 7 f\nd ^u ! p]sons ( ! conspirators1 "s writt5 by ,byrne1 & o!rs by ,john ,m',cann--& bo? ^! un=tunate m5 subsequ5tly und]w5t ! extreme p5alty ( ! law4 ,! arre/ at ,bond's 0 foll[$ up by _m o!rs1 & mo/ ( ! ,le9/] delegates 7 promptly seiz$ & imprison$1 :ile o!rs 7 d5\nc$4 ,among ! =m] 7 ,emmett1 ,sweetman1 ,jackson1 & ,macnev92 among ! latt] ,"l ,edw>d ,fitzg]ald1 ,sampson1 & ,mc,cormick4 ,! consequ5ces ( ! fatal occurr5ce c be readily imag9$4 ,! loss ( _! lead]s creat$ confusion & di/ru/--t !y _h be5 betray$ 0 evid5t1 & yet none c\ld po9t to ! betray]4 ,no wond] t m5 implicat$ 9 ! conspiracy trembl$ = !mselves--treason 0 abroad--& :at add$ t]ror to t k 0 t none c\ld "n ! individual1 & h5ce all 0 vague appreh5sion1 m he>t depress+ ?an actual b op5 dang]4 ,! effect ( ?is fetal discov]y 0 equally injuri\s to ! int]e/s ( ! ,union abroad4 ,,wolf ,,tone',s ,,di>y ,9 8 #8,di>y' ,tone records3--#8,i h read news ( ! mo/ disa/r\s & afflict+ k9d1 z well = me individually z = ! c\ntry at l>ge4 ,! ,engli% ,gov]nm5t has arre/$ ! :ole committee ( ,unit$ ,iri%m5 = ! prov9ce ( ,le9/]1 includ+ almo/ e man ,i "k & e/eem 9 ! city ( ,dubl94 ,x is by f> ! mo/ t]rible bl[ :i* ! cause ( lib]ty 9 ,irel& has yet su/a9$4 ,i "k n :e!r 9 ! :ole p>ty x w\ld be possible to replace ! en]gy1 tal5ts1 & integrity ( :i* we are depriv$ by ?is mo/ un=tunate ( ev5ts4 ,i h n receiv$ su* a %ock f all t has pass$ s9ce ,i left ,irel&4 ,:at a triumph at ?is mom5t = ,fitzgibbon 7,"l ,cl>e76 ,^! arre/ations foll[+ s close on t ( ,o',connor1 give rise to v /rong suspicions ( trea*]y on my m9d4 ,i _c be> to write or ?9k long] on ?is dreadful ev5t4' ,,belat$ ,,precautions ,! fir/ c>e ( su* ( ! lead]s z rema9$ at lib]ty 0 to fill up ! vacancies 9 _! executive2 & :ile ! %ak5 confid5ce ( ! ,unioni/s %\ld be re-e/abli%$ !y endeav\r$1 by a caution>y address1 to repress any premature explosion4 ,?is diplomatic docum5t ?us concludes3--#8,?is recital1 ,iri%m51 is meant to gu>d ^? ( y :o are remote f ! sc5e ( ! late ev5ts aga9/ ! consequ5ces ( misrepres5tation & mi/ake4 ,! mo/ unf\nd$ rum\rs h be5 set afloat1 fabricat$ = ! d\ble purpose ( delusion & intimidation4 ,y\r enemies talk ( trea*]y 9 ! va9 & fallaci\s hope ( creat+ x2 b y1 :o scorn equally to be _! dupe or slaves1 w meet _! =g]ies ) dignifi$ contempt1 incapable ( be+ ei!r goad$ into untimely viol5ce1 or sunk into pusillanim\s despond5cy4 ,be firm1 ,iri%m51 b be cool & cauti\s2 be pati5t yet a:ile2 tru/ to no unau?oris$ communications2 & above all1 we w>n y--aga9 & aga9 we w>n y--aga9/ do+ ! "w ( y\r tyrants1 by premature1 by p>tial1 or divid$ ex]tion4 ,if ,irel& %all be =c$ to ?r[ away ! scabb>d1 let x be at h] own "t1 n !irs4' ,,despair ,,ov] ,,wreck$ ,,opportunities ,a mon? wore on4 ,e day ! *ances ( a successful ris+ became m gloomy2 disclosures 7 h\rly made2 & x became q evid5t to ! revolution>y lead]s t ! ,gov]nm5t _h p5etrat$ _! mo/ secret plans1 & 7 prep>$ to cru% ! conspiracy4 ,z ! arms & ammunition ( ! malcont5ts 7 detect$ & seiz$1 ! h&s ( ! ,executive 7 proportionately /r5g!n$ z ! (f5sive p[] ( ! disaffect$ became less =midable4 ,supplem5t>y corps ( loyali/s 7 arm$ & embodi$2 & ^? to :om ! de/9ies ( ,irel& 7 entru/$ assum$ n[ an air ( /]n det]m9ation equally inflexible & appall+ to ! guilty4 ,daily a ,fr5* invasion appe>$ a m improbable ev5t4 ,at la/ ! tru? became app>5t t x 0 hopeless to expect =eign assi/ance2 & ! bl[ mu/ be /ruck by ! conspirators1 unaid$ & alone4 ,,! ,,date ,,( ,,ris+ ,,fix$ ,accord+ly1 ! night ( ! #bcrd ,may 0 appo9t$ = a g5]al insurrection2 & ! signal = a ris+ en mane 0 to be ! de/ruction or det5tion ( ! mail coa*es aft] !y _h left ! metropolis1 :ile ! c\nties & di/ricts 7 left g5]ally to ! direction ( local lead]s2 ! insurrection>y movem5t 9 ! capital embrac$ a simultane\s attack on ! ca/le1 ! prisons1 & milit>y po/s1 ! artill]y b>racks at ,*apelizod1 & ! camp at ,laughl9/[n1 sev5 miles s\? ( ,dubl94 ,"s ( ! =ekn[l$ge ( ! movem5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m5 0 evid5tly furni%$ by ! in=m] ,reynolds1 :o1 /range to relate1 _h successfully elud$ detection4 ,9 mak+ 8 t]ms ) ! ,gov]nm5t ! traitor _h prud5tly insi/$ ^u 8 condition1 t ! *annels ?r\gh :i* ! in=mation came %\ld rema9 = "s "t a secret2 a /ipulation 9 :i* 8 employ]s 7 no less int]e/$ ?an himself1 z1 by we>+ /ill ! mask ( a fri5d1 he c\ld reta9 /ill ! confid5ce ( ^? he 0 betray+1 & :atev] victims 8 fir/ aim _h miss$ might1 f ! same ambu%1 be made sure ( aft]w>ds4 ,9 pursuance ( ?is policy we f9d him1 z he himself admits1 pay+ a fri5dly visit to ,mrs4 ,bond1 two or ?ree days aft] he _h m>k$ h] husb& = dea?2 & ev5 to ,"l ,fitzg]ald--^: place ( concealm5t at ?is mom5t 0 kept secret1 z we %all see1 f 8 own family--,reynolds1 "u ! tru/ repos$ 9 him1 f\nd ready admittance4 ,"l ,edw>d 0 at once ! head & arm ( ! s$iti\s movem5t4 ,,! ,,un=tunate ,,"l ,,edw>d ,,fitzg]ald ,! "n ( ,"l ,edw>d /&s out z t ( ! mo/ conspicu\s actor 9 ?is lurid hi/ory ( ! ,iri% ,rebellion1 z a p]sonage ^: bir?1 tal5ts1 en]gies1 & en?usiasm obta9$ = him an unhappy pre-em95ce4 ,! fif? son ( ! ,duke ( ,le9/]1 ,"l ,edw>d 0 nobly born by ! mat]nal side1 8 "m be+ ! daught] ( ,*>les1 ,duke ( ,ri*mond4 ,:5 ,"l ,edw>d 0 t5 ye>s old ! ,duke ( ,le9/] di$1 & aft] a brief wid[hood 8 relict rem>ri$1 & remov+ to ,france1 !re ,"l ,edw>d comm5c$ 8 education1 :i* appe>s to h be5 hurri$ & imp]fect4 ,subsequ5tly1 aft] rema9+ = a %ort "t ) ! ,sussex militia1 he obta9$ a commission 9 ! l9e1 jo9$ ! #if? regim5t 9 ,irel&2 ex*ang$ into ! #ai?1 emb>k$ = ,am]ica1 ) :i* ,engl& 0 !n at w>1 &1 l&+ at ,*>le/[n1 0 plac$ "u ! comm& ( ,"l ,rawdon 7,"l ,moira71 & aft]w>ds atta*$ to ! /aff ( t spirit$ comm&]4 ,"h ! "y soldi] _h an opportunity ( witness+ field s]vice = ! fir/ "t1 & 9 "o important bran* ( ! pr(ession--outpo/ duty--x af=d$ frequ5t opportunities ( exhibit+ tact & address1 z well z p]sonal c\rage4 ,) ^! qualities ,"l ,edw>d 0 abundantly gift$1 & app>5tly a contempt = dang]1 c>ri$ to ra%ness4 ,ow+ to ill-heal? ,"l ,rawdon left ,c>ol9a = ,engl&1 & ,"l ,edw>d rejo9$ 8 regim5t 7! #ai?71 :5 ,gre5e attack$ ,/u>t at ,eutaw ,spr+s1 ! result ( :i* 0 a gallant & v d\btful action4 ,"l ,edw>d1 ) 8 accu/om$ d>+1 0 closely engag$1 w\nd$ 9 ! leg1 & left ^u ! field4 ,9 ?is helpless situation he 0 f\nd by a poor negro1 :o c>ri$ him (f on 8 back to 8 hut1 & !re nurs$ him mo/ t5d]ly till he 0 well en\gh ( 8 w\nd to be> remov+ to ,*>le/[n4 ,! negro 0 ! #8fai?ful' ,tony1 :om 9 gratitude = ! hone/ creature's k9dness he n[ took into 8 s]vice1 & :o cont9u$ devot$ly atta*$ to 8 noble ma/] to ! premature end+ ( 8 lord%ip's c>e]4 ,aft] ! surr5d] ( ,cornwallis's army at ,york ,t[n1 ,"l ,edw>d jo9$ ! /aff ( ,g5]al ,o',h>a at ,/4 ,lucia2 b1 aft] a few mon?s1 he left ! ,we/ ,indies1 return$ home1 & 0 nom9at$ by 8 bro!r1 ! ,duke ( ,le9/]1 memb] = ! bor\gh ( ,a?y4 ,sev]al ye>s pass$2 8 c>e] appe>s to h be5 unsettl$ & undet]m9$--"o :ile /udy+ pr(essionally at ,woolwi*1 ! next visit+ ,gibralt> & ,lisbon1 & subsequ5tly ! pr9cipal cities ( ,spa94 ,9 ,june #aghh he return$ aga9 to ,am]ica1 l&$ at ,halifax1 & proce$$ to jo9 ! #ed? regim5t1 qu>t]$ at ,/4 ,john's2 & held a field (fic]'s rank 9 ! same corps1 9 :i* ! celebrat$ political writ]1 ,cobbett1 0 !n act+ z s]geant-major4 ,"l ,edw>d appe>s--accord+ to ,moore's ,life & ,dea?--to h be5 a man ( n]v\s excitability4 ,we f9d him occasionally enact+ #8,love's ,slave'--&1 ) all ! ard\r & incon/ancy ( ,romeo1 =gett+ ,rosal9d = ,juliet4 ,_h circum/ances p]mitt$ ! *ances are t he w\ld h *ang$ 8 milit>y pr(ession = ! calm enjoym5ts ( dome/ic happ9ess4 ,b !y did n--& h5ce1 probably1 #8an uneasy m9d' s5t him a second "t across ! ,atlantic to seek1 9 savage or primaeval life1 employm5t = an ard5t & impassion$ _s1 :i*1 "u m =tunate circum/ances1 w\ld h s\ght dome/ic & cultivat$ enjoym5ts4 ,! active & c>eless "* ( 8 pursuits may be collect$ f an extract f "o ( num]\s lett]s to 8 "m3--#8,i h be5 out hunt+1 & l x v mu*--x makes me un peu sauvage1 to be sure4 ,y may guess h[ eag] ,i am to try if ,i l ! woods 9 w9t] z well z 9 summ]4 ,i believe ,i %all nev] aga9 be prevail$ on to live 9 a h\se4 ,i long to tea* y all h[ to make a good spruce b$4 ,?ree ( ! colde/ nights we h _h yet ,i slept 9 ! woods ) only "o blanket1 & 0 j z com=table z 9 a room4 ,x 0 9 a p>ty ) ,g5]al ,c>leton1 we w5t ab\t tw5ty miles f ?is to look at a f9e tract ( l& t _h be5 pass$ ov] 9 w9t]4 ,y may guess h[ ,i enjoy$ ?is exp$ition1 be+ :]e1 9 all probability1 !re _h nev] be5 b "o p]son be=e4' ,?is excursion1 no d\bt1 sugge/$ to ,"l ,edw>d 8 subsequ5t ov]l& j\rney direct f ,fr$]ic/[n to ,quebec4 ,to mod]n adv5tur]s ! exploit w\ld appe> a commonplace essay1 b at ! "t ! exp$ition 0 devis$ & accompli%$1 few except+ an ,indian or backwoodsman w\ld h volunt>ily und]gone ! real & imag9>y h>d%ips ( ! j\rney4 ,aft] a ?irty days' pilgrimage ! "y adv5tur] rea*$ ,quebec4 ,"o incid5t writt5 to 8 "m is *>act]i/ic3 #8,i mu/ tell y a little m ( ! j\rney4 ,aft] mak+ ! riv] we fell 9 ) "s savages1 & travell$ ) !m to ,quebec2 !y 7 v k9d to u1 & said we 7 8all "o bro!r0--all 8"o ,indian40 ,!y f$ u ! :ole "t we 7 ) !m4 ,y w\ld h laugh$ to h se5 me c>ry+ an old squaw's pack1 :i* 0 s heavy ,i c\ld h>dly waddle "u x4 ,h[ev]1 ,i 0 well paid :5ev] we /opp$1 = %e always gave me ! be/ bits1 & mo/ s\p1 & took z mu* c>e ( me z if ,i _h be5 h] own son2 9 %ort ,i 0 q l'enfant *ri' ,a f9al exp$ition he made via ,detroit & ,mi*ilimack9ack to ,new ,orleans1 seems to h confirm$ 8 ,indian pr$ilections1 & l$ to 8 adoption into ! ,be> ,tribe1--an hon\r ^u :i* ,"l ,edw>d prid$ himself no little4 ,f ,new ,orleans he emb>k$ = ,engl&1 & = ! ?ree ye>s succe$+ 8 c>e] 0 pass$ 9 ,engl& & ,irel& )\t important occurr5ces to m>k !m1 beyond ! outbreak ( ! great ,fr5* ,revolution1 t prodigi\s social & political upheaval :i* turn$ ! heads ( ,europe4 ,?is t]rible cataclysm intoxicat$ ! ,iri% sympa?is]s1 :o1 valor\s = lib]ty1 7 bl9d to its excesses4 ,?is b\lev]sem5t fasc9at$ ! imag9ations ( ! m5 :o aspir$ to copy its progressive developm5ts1 & to leave _! record h]oically impress$ ^u ,iri% hi/ory2 ! ,emmett bro!rs1 ,wolf ,tone1 ! bro!rs ,%e>es1 ,"l ,edw>d himself1 & _m o!r en?usia/s--! guid+ spirits ( ! ,iri% insurrection--drew _! inspirations f ! ,gallic font4 ,!y 7 fri5ds & develop$ into fell[-conspirators4 ,= in/ance1 take ! names la/ m5tion$4 ,h5ry & ,john ,%e>es 7 bro!rs1 & sons ( a bank] 9 ,cork4 ,!y _h receiv$ a lib]al education1 & bo? _h be5 call$ to ! ,iri% b>4 ,travell+1 dur+ ! wilde/ p]iod ( ! ,fr5* ,revolution1 !y became resid5ts 9 ,p>is :ile ! reign ( t]ror 0 at its height1 &1 z x has be5 /at$1 witness$ ! horrible sc5es enact$ daily "u ! tyranny ( ,robespi]re1 ) an apa?y f :i* accompli%$ & civilis$ g5tlem5 %\ld h recoil$4 ,! fe>less mann] 9 :i* _! political op9ions 7 promulgat$ expos$ !m to ! suspicions ( ! ,executive1 & %ortly be=e ! ,iri% conspiracy broke out1--?anks to ! revelations on ! "p ( ! traitor-in=m]1 :i* at "o swoop cut (f ! entire corps ( direct+ spirits--!y 7 arre/$ & conf9$4 ,"l ,edw>d1 m practical ?an 8 philosophic fri5ds1 _h notori\sly le>n$ to act :ile !y 7 #8philosophis+2' he too _h be5 educat$ 9 ! s*ool ( ! ,fr5* ,revolution1 ) ! ar* lead+ _s ( :i* viol5t movem5t he _h connect$ himself by family ties4 ,:5 ,france decl>$ h]self a republic 9 #agib1 & ! ,duke ( ,orleans--#8! enigma ( ! revolution1' z ,lam>t9e pron\nces him--_h vot$ = ! dea? ( ! k+1 8 k9sman1 possibly realis+ a simil> fate ov]hung 8 own head1 ,"l ,edw>d 0 too en?usia/ic to lose su* a spectacle ( moral & political excitem5t1 & ha/5$ ov] to ,p>is )\t communicat+ 8 int5tions ev5 to ! ,du*ess1 & to t fatal visit1 z 8 biograph] ,moore av]s1 8 subsequ5t mis=tunes mu/ be trac$4 ,8 wild & ha/y atta*m5t to ,fr5* pr9ciples--= he became almo/ a p]sonage ( ! ,fr5* ,revolution1 & is m5tion$ 9 ,lam>t9e's ,hi/ory--8 introduction to ,madame de ,sill]y 7de ,g5lis71 g\v]nante to ! ,orleans *ildr51 8 fall+ desp]ately 9 love ) ! notori\sly bewit*+ & spirituelle #8,pamela1' natural daught] ( ! ,egalit ,duke ( ,orleans by ! lady g\v]nante already m5tion$1 are matt]s ( hi/ory4 ,pamela1 on all acc\nts1 0 suffici5tly fasc9at+ to acc\nt = s romantic an atta*m5t1 & ,"l ,edw>d 0 9 himself a p]fect h]o ( romance1 & 0 made all ! m int]e/+1 ev5 9 ,france1 by ?is t5d] episode4 ,aft] ?is union 8 dismissal f ! ,briti% army1 8 return to ,irel& ) 8 bride1 ! surpass+ly *>m+ ,fr5*woman1 are m]ely p]sonal details4 ,_h n ,"l ,edw>d be5 /eep$ 9 ! practical developm5t ( ! ,iri% rebellion1 8 political c>e] w\ld h subsid$ 9 fav\r ( t dome/ic felicity ( :i* he s5t 8 "m ! foll[+ artless & sympa!tic picture3-- #8,my little place is mu* improv$ by a few ?+s ,i h done1 & by all my plant+2 by ! bye1 ,i d\bt if ,i told y ( my fl[] g>d51--,i got a great deal f ,frescati4 ,i h be5 at ,kild>e s9ce ,pam's ly+-91 & x look$ delightful1 ?\gh all ! leaves 7 (f ! trees1 b s com=table & snug4 ,i ?9k ,i %all pass a delightful w9t] !re4 ,i h got two f9e l>ge clumps ( turf1 :i* look bo? com=table & pretty4 ,i h pal$ 9 my little fl[]-g>d5 be=e my hall door ) a la? pal+ l ! cottage1 & /uck x full ( roses1 sweetbri>1 honeysuckles1 & ,spani% broom4 ,i h got all my b$s ready = my fl[]s2 s y may guess h[ ,i long to be d[n to plant !m4 ,! little fell[ w be a great addition to ! p>ty4 ,i ?9k :5 ,i am d[n !re ) ,pam & *ild ( a blu/]+ ev5+1 ) a good turf fire & a pleasant book1 com+ 9 aft] see+ my p\ltry put up1 my g>d5 settl$1 fl[] b$s & plants cov]$ = fe> ( fro/1--! place look+ com=table & tak5 c>e (1 ,i %all be z happy z possible2 & sure ,i am ,i %all regret no?+ b n be+ ne>] my de>e/ "m1 & h] n be+ ( our p>ty4 ,x is inde$ a drawback1 & a great "o1 our n be+ m toge!r4 ,de> ,malv]n6 h[ pleasant we 7 !re2 y c't ?9k h[ ?is "t ( ye> puts me 9 m9d ( x4 ,love always4 ,y\r affectionate son1 ,e4 ,f4' ,moore significantly comm5ts3 #8,9 read+ ^! simple &1 to an almo/ fem99e degree1 fond lett]s1 x is impossible n to feel h[ /range & t\*+ is ! contra/ betwe5 ^? pictures ( a happy home :i* !y s unaffect$ly exhibit1 & t d>k & tr\bl$ sea ( conspiracy & revolt into :i* ! amiable writ] ( !m s soon aft]w>ds plung$2 nor c we easily br+ ourselves to believe t ! joy\s t5ant ( ?is little ,lodge1 ! happy husb& & fa!r1 divid+ ! day betwe5 8 *ild & 8 fl[]s1 c\ld be ! same man :o1 b a ye> or two aft]1 plac$ himself at ! head ( ! rebel myriads1 negotiat$ on ! fronti]s ( ,france = an alliance aga9/ ,engl&1 & b seldom laid d[n 8 head on 8 pill[ at night )\t a prospect ( be+ summon$ !nce to ! scaffold or ! field4' ,at ! crisis ( ! conspiracy ! hopes ( ! disaffect$ almo/ c5tr$ 9 ?is individual1 :o has left a memory beh9d :i* comm&s ! admiration ( _m--! pity1 ,i believe1 ( all4 ,8 e>li] hi/ory we h already sket*$1 & ! m pa9ful duty ( describ+ its hurri$ & unhappy close n[ devolves ^u u4 ,mean:ile ,"l ,edw>d1 z a milit>y lead]1 devot$ himself to arm+ & discipl9+ ! p ^: grievances he 0 prep>+ to r$ress by =ce4 ,:e!r ! high e/imation 9 :i* 8 milit>y "* 0 held by ! ,unit$ ,iri%m5 0 ju/ly m]it$ or n1 is a "q t c nev] be det]m9$4 ,he _h _m ess5tial qualities to comm& popul> respect1 & fit him to become a revolution>y lead]--high bir?1 family influ5ce1 s+l5ess ( purpose1 devotion n to be mi/ak51 & c\rage beyond a d\bt4 ,b he seems to h be5 a self-will$ & mo/ imprud5t man1 &1 if 8 biography may be cr$it$1 ! la/ p]son ^u e>? to ^: absolute direction a nation's fate1 & ! =tunes ( a mighty & complicat$ movem5t1 %\ld h be5 entru/$4 ,x 0 p]fectly notori\s to ! ,gov]nm5t t ,"l ,edw>d 0 deeply implicat$ 9 ! conspiracy2 t he 0 ! life & _s ( ! plot1 ! hope ( ! revolutioni/s1 & ! select$ lead] ( ! int5d$ insurrection4 ,:5 ! arre/ at ,bond's1 due to ,reynolds's trea*]\s disclosures1 _h fall5 l ! /roke ( a ?und]bolt ^u ! ,union1 & p>alys$ ! bolde/1 x 0 :isp]$ 9 t gloomy h\r t ,"l ,edw>d _h escap$ abroad1 & !re=e ! cause 0 n altoge!r desp]ate4 ,t he _h n be5 f\nd at ! secret meet+ ( ! ,le9/] committee 0 a heavy disappo9tm5t to ! ,executive4 ,x 0 true t1 9 ! seizure ( ! delegates1 ! conspiracy _h receiv$ a /unn+ bl[1 b x 0 #8scot*$1 n kill$4' ,"l ,edw>d 0 at lib]ty1 & consequ5tly ! ma/]spirit 0 abroad4 ,on ! score ( humanity1 ( policy1 or bo?1 x _h be5 h9t$ by ! ,iri% ,gov]nm5t t 8 escape w\ld be conniv$ at1 & ! ports left op51 if he w\ld secretly quit ! k+dom4 ,mr4 ,ogilvie1 ,"l ,edw>d's fo/]-fa!r1 ha/5$ to ,dubl91 & int]view$ ,"l ,cl>e2 ! ,"l ,*ancellor express$ himself ) ! mo/ fri5dly w>m? on ! subject1 c\nsell+ ,"l ,edw>d's /epfa!r3 #8,= ,god's sake get ?is "y man out ( ! c\ntry2 ! ports %all be ?r[n op5 to y1 & no h9drance :atev] (f]$4' ,! (f] 0 convey$ to ,"l ,edw>d1 & reject$ by him2 no c\rse rema9$ b to appreh5d him if possible1 & ?us deprive ! hydra ( its head4 ,among o!rs1 he 0 aft]w>ds d5\nc$ by proclamation dat$ ! n? ( ,may1 & #ajjj (f]$ = su* secret in=mation z might lead to 8 arre/4 ,on quitt+ ,le9/] ,h\se1 ! fir/ place :]e ,"l ,edw>d s\ght concealm5t 0 ! domicile ( a wid[ lady situat$ on ! banks ( ! canal4 ,?i!r1 ?ree nights aft] ! surprise ( ! ,le9/] committee1 he 0 convey$ 9 disguise1 & !re he rema9$ a mon? undiscov]$1 al?\gh1 ) an imprud5ce n p>donable 9 a lead] on ^: safety a mighty movem5t h+$1 he too frequ5tly expos$ himself to detection4 ,= ! feel+s ( ! lov]-husb&1 t w\ld induce him to risk ev]y?+ to visit an idolis$ wife & ! *ildr51 ev5 a call\s he>t w\ld f9d or frame an apology4 ,z ,moore relates3 #8,h] lady%ip _h imm$iately1 on ! disappe>ance ( ,"l ,edw>d1 remov$ f ! ,duke ( ,le9/]'s to a h\se 9 ,d5zel ,/reet1 tak+ ) h] an atta*$ female s]vant & ! negro ,tony1 h] husb&'s fav\rite4 ,! two latt] believ$1 z did mo/ p1 t _! ma/] _h fl$ to ,france1 & x 0 !re=e ) no small surprise t ! maids]vant saw1 9 go+ into h] lady's room late 9 ! ev5+1 8 lord%ip & ,lady ,edw>d sitt+ toge!r by ! light ( ! fire4 ,! y\nge/ *ild _h1 at 8 desire1 be5 br\ght d[n out ( its b$ = him to see x1 & bo? he & ,lady ,edw>d 71 z ! maid ?\ght1 9 te>s4' ,circum/anc$ z he 01 unnecess>y exposure 0 unp>donable4 ,8 p]son might be consid]$ a sort ( public prop]ty1 & yet we f9d him walk+ mo/ nights along ! banks ( ! canal1 jump+ 9 & out ( boats to amuse a *ild he _h made 8 companion1 & aft]w>ds by %e] recklessness falsify+ ! incognito ( an assum$ "n4 ,h[ ,"l ,edw>d c\ld h evad$ detection s long appe>s a/oni%+4 ,an enorm\s rew>d 0 (f]$ = 8 detection1 &1 z ! plot became fur!r unfold$1 ! al>m ( ! ,gov]nm5t = its own exi/5ce sup]s$$ e o!r ?\ght1 & all consid]ations ( m]cy 7 lo/ 9 _! fe>s4 ,at ! p]iod1 !re=e1 :]e we are n[ arriv$1 ! se>* aft] 8 lord%ip 01 by ! emiss>ies ( au?ority1 pursu$ ) z mu* eag]ness z political zeal1 urg$ by fe> & rev5ge1 c\ld inspire4 ,"l ,edw>d at la/ seem$ awak5$ to 8 dang]1 & x 0 consid]$ by himself & fri5ds t a long] resid5ce :]e he 0 might be haz>d\s & lead to a discov]y4 ,ano!r asylum 0 accord+ly provid$ = him at a fea!r m]*ant's h\se 9 ,?omas ,/reet1 & at ,murphy's1 z ! own] 0 call$1 he rema9$ = sev]al days 9 safety4 ,on ! #cj? ,m>* ! k+dom _h be5 decl>$ by proclamation #89 actual rebellion1' ! troops 7 direct$ to act )\t magi/]ial au?ority :5ev] _! own (fic]s deem$ x prop]4 ,?is fe>ful ord] loos$ a lic5ti\s soldi]y ^u ! c\ntry1 & e hope ( av]t+ blood%$ end$4 ,z ! great object ( ! revolution>y lead]s 0 to prev5t a premature explosion1 ag5ts 7 despat*$ to hold out enc\ragem5t to ! disaffect$ t a ,fr5* invasion w\ld spe$ily be reattempt$4 ,b a d\ble failure _h damp$ ! expectations ( ! ,directory4 ,ho*e1 ! apo/le ( ?is adv5tur\s policy1 0 9 8 grave2 ,bonap>te1 b5t on o!r objects1 & unfri5dly to an ,iri% demon/ration2 & )\t =eign assi/ance x became evid5t to ! conspirators t #8!mselves mu/ /rike ! bl[4' ,! plot 0 on ! v]ge ( com+ to a head4 ,= ! foll[+ =tnight ,"l ,edw>d--^: lead]%ip c\nt$ = s mu* at ! opportune & decisive mom5t ( actual outbur/--made ,murphy's h\se 8 place ( concealm5t4 ,ev5 !re he receiv$ company 7"s ( 8 fri5ds 7 reg>d$ z traitors to ! cause71 walk$ out at night1 &1 disguis$ 9 wom5's clo!s1 visit$ ,lady ,edw>d 9 ,d5zel ,/reet4 ,he !n *ang$ 8 resid5ce1 & s\ght %elt] 9 ! h\ses ( tradesm51 nam$ ,moore & ,corwick1 situat$ 9 ! same /reet4 ,"s circum/ances gave al>m to 8 fri5ds1 & ,"l ,edw>d a second "t 0 conduct$ to 8 suburban retreat1 & plac$ aga9 9 *>ge ( 8 =m] ho/ess4 ,?+s 7 approa*+ a climax4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,may ! proclamation t (f]$ ,l4#ajjj = 8 appreh5sion appe>$2 ! day = ! insurrection 0 appo9t$2 ,john ,%e>es despat*$ to ,cork to raise ! s\!rn rebels2 &1 = ! purpose ( hold+ a clos] communion ) ! ,dubl9 lead]s1 ,"l ,edw>d quitt$ ! h\se ( 8 fai?ful protectress on ! #ac? ,may1 & on ! #ah? he re-ent]$ ,murphy's1 & only left x on ! #ai? = a cell1 :]e9 to l+] out a few mis]able days1 & expire 9 ! common jail1 )\t a fri5d or relative to wat* #8! _s's p>t+'6 ,,! ,,arre/ ,,( ,,"l ,,edw>d ,,fitzg]ald ,x 0 evid5t t ! ,gov]nm5t 7 cognisant ( ^! plans4 ,! date ( ! ris+ _h be5 det]m9$1 ,"l ,edw>d 0 to head ! movem5t2 8 comm&+ (fic]'s uni=m 0 ready1 b x 0 preorda9$ t ! comm&]-9-*ief ( ! rebel =ces w\ld nev] appe> 9 x4 ,f ?is di/ant po9t ( view ! op]ations ( ! ,gov]nm5t resembl$ ! movem5ts ( ! wat*ful cat prep>$ to spr+ ^u ! doom$ m\se4 ,on ! night prec$+ ! #ah? ( ,may x 0 arrang$ t ,"l ,edw>d1 ! h]o & hope ( ! movem5t1 n[ on ! eve ( be+ decl>$ op5ly1 %\ld resume 8 resid5ce ) ,murphy 9 ,?omas ,/reet1 & he set out1 accord+ly1 "u a /rong escort ( 8 foll[]s4 ,"o ( ^? affrays1 ( common occurr5ce 9 ^? days ( t]ror--:i* ?is popul> escort seem$ de/9$ to attract--result$4 ,x is q evid5t f ?is occurr5ce t 8 betrayal 0 already complete4 ,( ,"l ,edw>d's int5d$ movem5ts ,sirr1 ! ,dubl9 t[n-major1 _h receiv$ c]ta9 in=mation2 & ?is (fic] 0 on ! spot1 ready prep>$ to /ultify ! plans ( ! conspirators4 ,sirr _h ) him a p>ty = ! purpose1 & z ei!r ( two /reets w\ld h conduct$ ,"l ,edw>d to 8 de/9ation1 ! t[n-major divid$ 8 myrmidons1--"o section occupi$ ,wad+ ,/reet1 ! o!r 0 po/$ 9 ,dirty ,lane4 ,a simil> precaution happ5$ to be adopt$ by ,"l ,edw>d's escort2 !re consequ5tly ensu$ 9 bo? ^! /reets a conflict betwe5 ! p>ties4 ,9 ! /reet affair ,john ,mc,cabe1 a v active memb] ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m51 0 seiz$ & made a prison]2 he 0 aft]w>ds tri$1 convict$1 & execut$4 ,"l ,edw>d1 by a miracle1 0 left free = ! mom5t4 ,sirr1 be>+ ! brunt ( ! /ruggle1 f\nd 8 oppon5ts ov]/rong1 & 0 ne>ly los+ 8 life4 ,9 def5d+ himself ) a sword1 :i* he _h snat*$ f "o ( 8 assailants1 he lo/ 8 foot+ & fell2 & _h n ^? ) :om he 0 engag$ 9 a h&-to-h& scuffle be5 mu* m occupi$ ) _! noble *>ge ?an ) him1 ,sirr c\ld h>dly h escap$4 ,a pi/ol or two 0 snapp$ at ! fall5 (fic]1 & ! gr\p pass$ on ) ,"l ,edw>d to ,murphy's4 ,! h\se 0 "u surveillance4 ,on ! morn+ foll[+1 evid5tly ! eve ( ! insurrection1 ! g5]alissimo ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m5's uni=m--d>k gre51 fac$ ) sc>let--0 deliv]$ by an old woman to ,murphy4 ,?is #88 already n]v\s ho/' conceal$ "u goat-sk9s 9 8 w>eh\se4 ,at noon a p>ty ( soldi]s sudd5ly ent]$ ! /reet1 & suspici\sly halt$ be=e ,moore's h\se1 ! man :o _h =m]ly %elt]$ ,"l ,edw>d4 ,al>m$ = ! safety ( 8 gue/1 ! fea!r m]*ant convey$ him by a trap door to ! ro( ( 8 w>eh\se1 & 9 "o ( ! valleys :i* ran betwe5 ! h\ses4 ,"l ,edw>d rema9$ = two or ?ree h\rs1 until ! al>m _h subsid$1 & ! soldi]s _h left ! /reet4 ,at ! usual h\r d9n] 0 s]v$1 & ,neilson1 a con/ant & mo/ imprud5t visitor1 0 invit$ to jo9 ,murphy & 8 noble gue/4 ,! clo? #8_h n be5 _m m9utes remov$1 :5 ,neilson1 z if sudd5ly recollect+ some?+1 hurri$ out ( ! room & left ! h\se2 %ortly aft] :i*1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 see+ t 8 gue/ 0 n incl9$ to dr9k any w9e1 w5t d[n/airs4 ,9 a few m9utes1 h[ev]1 return+1 he f\nd t 8 lord%ip _h1 9 ! int]im1 gone to 8 b$room1 &1 on foll[+ him ?i!r1 saw him ly+ )\t 8 coat ^u ! b$4 ,!re _h n[ elaps$1 f ! "t ( ,neilson's dep>ture1 n m ?an t5 m9utes1 & x is ass]t$ t he _h1 9 go+ out1 left ! hall door op54' ,illu/ration3 #jddi ,at ?is mom5t ,major ,sirr1 :o _h b j receiv$ an intimation f ! ,ca/le ( ! place :]e ,"l ,edw>d 0 conceal$1 proce$$ 9 hackney-coa*es to arre/ him1 att5d$ by eight soldi]s 9 col\r$ clo!s1 & accompani$ by ,capta9s ,swan & ,ryan4 ,:ile ,sirr 0 dispos+ ! soldi]s bel[ to prev5t any *ance ( escape1 ,swan hurri$ up/airs1 ent]$ ! ap>tm5t1 &1 approa*+ ! b$1 told ,"l ,edw>d t he 0 a prison]4 ,"l ,edw>d jump$ out ( b$1 & ,swan1 p]ceiv+ t he 0 det]m9$ on resi/ance1 snapp$1 or1 z o!rs say1 dis*>g$ a pi/ol ineffectually1 & !n clos+ ) 8 antagoni/1 bo? roll$ ^u ! b$4 ,9 ! /ruggle :i* ensu$ ,"l ,edw>d /abb$ 8 oppon5t on ! h& & body repeat$ly1 :5 ,ryan ent]$ ! *amb] & ru%$ to ! assi/ance ( 8 companion1 lung+ at ,"l ,edw>d ) a cane-sword1 :i*1 h[ev]1 turn$ on ! ribs1 & only inflict$ a fle% w\nd4 ,all ?ree fell on ! floor toge!r2 9 ! mle :i* foll[$ ,ryan receiv$ a mortal /ab1 & :5 ,sirr ent]$ he f\nd ,"l ,edw>d on 8 feet endeav\r+ to rea* ! door1 :ile ,swan & ,ryan held on desp]ately by ! legs to prev5t x4 ,?reat5$ z he 0 ) a fate simil> to 8 companions1 ,sirr _h no alt]native b to fire1 & aim+ 8 pi/ol delib]ately1 he lodg$ ! cont5ts 9 ,"l ,edw>d's "r arm ne> ! %\ld]4 ,! w\nd = a mom5t /agg]$ him2 b z he aga9 ralli$1 & 0 pu%+ t[>ds ! door1 ,major ,sirr call$ up ! soldi]s1 & s desp]ate 7 ! captive's /ruggles t !y f\nd x necess>y to lay _! firelocks across him be=e he c\ld be dis>m$ or b\nd s z to prev5t fur!r mis*ief4 ,cle>ly ! p[]s w\ld h pref]r$ to take ?is un=tunate & emb>rass+ prison] dead--! hi/ory ( ! affair makes ?is evid5t--?ree attempts all m or less delib]ate _h be5 made on ! captive's life 9 ! %ort enc\nt]4 ,an em95t surgeon 0 imm$iately br\ght to ! assi/ance ( ! w\nd$ m52 ,ryan's injury 0 pron\nc$ ! mo/ dang]\s--he _h comm5c$ 8 %>e 9 ! affray by attempt+ to run _! captive ?r\gh ! body4 ,swan's w\nds1 ?\gh num]\s1 7 n sev]e1 & on exam9ation ,dr4 ,adre5 express$ an op9ion t ,"l ,edw>d's 7 n mortal4 ,! surgeon's communication elicit$ a brief b significant rem>k1 #8,i am sorry1 doctor1 to he> x'6 ,on ! arrival ( a cavalry picket & ! ,ra9s=d ,/reet gu>d ! w\nd$ m5 7 remov$1 & ,"l ,edw>d 0 tak5 to ! ,ca/le 9 a s$an1 & c>ri$ into ! (fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ! ,w> ,dep>tm5t4 ,on 8 arre/ be+ communicat$ to ,"l ,camd51 ord]s 7 giv5 t ! ,/ate surgeon %\ld in/antly exam9e & dress 8 w\nds2 :ile ) a feel+ hon\rable to 8 well-kn[n humanity1 ! ,vic]oy transmitt$ by 8 own secret>y a private message to ! noble prison]1 giv+ him an assurance ( receiv+ e indulg5ce consi/5t ) p]sonal safety4 ,! message 0 convey$ by ,mr4 ,watson1 ^: acc\nt ( ! melan*oly int]view is graphic & int]e/+4 #8,i f\nd ,"l ,edw>d lean+ back on a c\ple ( *airs1 8 arm ext5d$1 & support$ by ! surgeon1 :o 0 dress+ ! w\nd4 ,8 c\nt5ance 0 pallid1 b s]5e2 & :5 ,i told him1 9 a l[ voice1 n to be ov]he>d1 my commission f ! ,"l ,lieut5ant1 & t ,i 0 go+ to break ! intellig5ce ( :at _h occurr$ to ,lady ,edw>d1 ask+ him1 ) e assurance ( my fidelity & secrecy1 :e!r !re 0 any confid5tial communication he wi%$ to be made to h] lady%ip1 or :e!r ,i c\ld und]take any o!r act ( p]sonal k9dness 9 8 s]vice1 he answ]$ m]ely1 b collect$ly1 8,no1 no1 ?ank y--no?+1 no?+--only break x to h] t5d]ly40' ,aft] a delay ( sev]al h\rs1 dur+ :i* "t 8 w\nds _h be5 c>efully att5d$ to1 ,"l ,edw>d 0 remov$ to ,newgate "u a /rong milit>y gu>d1 & plac$ 9 ,"l ,aid-bor\gh's room4 ,z ! c>riage & escort pass$ f ! ,ca/le to ! prison1 ! c\nt5ances & demean\r ( ! disaffect$ indicat$ h[ deeply !y felt ! loss ( ! lead] on :om !y _h plac$ s mu* dep5d5ce4 ,to attempt a rescue 0 det]m9$1 &1 9 full assurance t ! ef=t w\ld be made1 ! g>rison rema9$ "u arms ?r\gh\t ! night4 ,on ! #ca/ ( ,may ,capta9 ,ryan di$ ( 8 w\nds1 b x 0 consid]$1 ?\gh ! heat ( ! wea!r 0 aga9/ him1 t ,"l ,edw>d w\ld recov]4 ,att5d$ by a k9d-he>t$ militia (fic] nam$ ,/one1 & con/antly visit$ by ! ,/ate surgeon1 !re is no d\bt t ! sev]ity att5dant on 8 conf9em5t z imput$ to ! au?orities 0 exagg]at$4 ,"l ,edw>d l+]$ to ! #a/ ,june1 :5 8 w\nds assum$ an unheal?y appe>ance & fev] set 92 ! dea? ( ,capta9 ,ryan _h transpir$1 & ! k t 8 victim 0 no m add$ poignant sorr[ to a m9d already excit$ too s]i\sly4 ,x is said t ! confusion & noise att5d+ on ! execution ( a "y man nam$ ,cl9* increas$ ?is m5tal irritation4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,june ,"l ,edw>d became deliri\s1 & ! att5dance ( a keep] f a mad-h\se 0 deem$ necess>y4 ,on ! #crd reason return$1 b 8 /r5g? _h sunk completely4 ,! au?orities gave a t>dy cons5t = 8 bro!r & si/] to visit him1 a concession ,"l ,cl>e _h se5 fit to )hold until ! la/4 ,lady ,l\isa ,conolly relates !y saw he 0 ca/ = dea?--#8,! two de> bro!rs frequ5tly embrac$ ea* o!r1 to ! melt+ ( a he>t ( /one2 & yet ,god enabl$ bo? ,h5ry & myself to rema9 q compos$4 ,z e "o left ! room we told him we only 7 ) him4 ,he said1 8,t is v pleasant40 ,h[ev]1 he rema9$ sil5t1 & ,i !n br\ght 9 ! subject ( ,lady ,edw>d1 & told him ,i _h n left h] until ,i saw h] on bo>d2 & ,h5ry told him ( hav+ met h] on ! road well4 ,he said1 8,& ! *ildr51 too8 ,%e is a *>m+ woman10 & !n became sil5t aga94 ,t expression ab\t ,lady ,edw>d prov$ to me t 8 s5ses 7 mu* lull$1 & t he did n feel 8 situation to be :at x 02 b1 ?ank ,god6 !y 7 en\gh alive to receive pleasure f see+ 8 bro!r & me4 ,de> ,h5ry1 9 p>ticul>1 he look$ at cont9ually ) an expression ( pleasure4' ,imm$iately aft] ,"l ,h5ry & 8 si/] _h tak5 leave convulsions came on viol5tly1 & at two o'clock 9 ! morn+ ( ! #d?1 a gallant1 g5]\s1 & en?usia/ic _s--w\ld t x _h be5 bett] direct$ ,i--p>t$4 ,aft] an inque/ ! body 0 int]r$ 9 ! cemet]y ( ,/4 ,w]burgh1 ! fun]al be+ conduct$ z privately z possible to prev5t any exhibition ( popul> feel+1 :i*1 _h x be5 m public1 w\ld h be5 c]ta9 to occur4 ,,arre/ ,,( ,,! ,,bro!rs ,,%e>es ,! capture ( ,"l ,edw>d on ! eve ( ! rebellion 0 foll[$ by ! arre/ ( ! bro!rs ,%e>es2 & _h ! ,gov]nm5t requir$ docum5t>y evid5ce to e/abli% ! ru?less _s ) :i* ! ends ( ! conspiracy w\ld h be5 c>ri$ out1 a milit>y memoir f\nd 9 ! writ+-desk ( ! ill-direct$ "y nobleman1 & a sangu9>y manife/o 9 ! h&writ+ ( ,john ,%e>es1 & discov]$ 9 ! h\se ( 8 bro!r ,h5ry1 w\ld h be5 amply suffici5t4 ,"l ,edw>d's docum5t 0 purely milit>y1 &1 al?\gh highly mis*iev\s1 x 0 def5sible2 b ! proclamation to be issu$ on ! #bd? ( ,may betray$ a f]ocity ( int5tion :i* no circum/ances c\ld palliate4 ,e p>agraph seem$ trac$ 9 blood2 & :ile ! sangu9>y c\rse ( action :i* x inculcat$ depriv$ ! unhappy au?or ( t sympa?y :i* 8 fate might h o!rwise obta9$1 ^? :o w\ld rescue 8 memory f ! odium ( savage purpose h wisely gr\nd$ its def5ce ^u ! only p>donable excuse--insanity4 ,,john ,,%e>es' ,,blood?ir/y ,,manife/o ,?is explosive manife/o _h be5 prep>$ 9 anticipation t ! sangu9>y programme laid d[n = ! #bcrd ( ,may1 ! outbreak ( ! rebellion 9 ! capital1 _h be5 successfully c>ri$ out to its reckless sequel3-- #8,iri%m51 y\r c\ntry is free1 & y are ab\t to be av5g$4 ,t vile ,gov]nm5t1 :i* has s long & s cruelly oppress$ y1 is no m4 ,"s ( its mo/ atroci\s ma/]s h already paid ! =feit ( _! lives1 & ! re/ are 9 our h&s4 ,! national flag1 ! sacr$ gre51 is at ?is mom5t fly+ ov] ! ru9s ( despotism6 #8,z = ^? deg5]ate wret*es :o turn _! swords aga9/ _! native c\ntry1 ! national v5geance awaits !m4 ,let !m f9d no qu>t]1 unless !y %all prove _! rep5tance by spe$ily ex*ang+ ! /&>d ( slav]y = t ( fre$om4 #8,"u ! conduct ( y\r *os5 lead]s m>* ) a /eady /ep to victory4 ,he$ n ! gl>e ( hir$ soldi]y1 or ari/ocratic yeomanry3 !y _c /& ! vigor\s %ock ( fre$om4 ,_! trapp+s & _! arms w soon be y\rs2 & ! dete/$ ,gov]nm5t ( ,engl&1 to :i* we v[ et]nal hatr$1 %all le>n t ! treasures x exhau/s on its acc\tr$ slaves = ! purpose ( but*]+ ,iri%m5 %all b fur!r enable u to turn _! swords on its devot$ head4 ,attack !m 9 e direction by day & by night2 avail ! natural advantages ( y\r c\ntry1 :i* are & ) :i* y are bett] acqua9t$ ?an !y4 ,:]e y _c oppose !m 9 full =ce con/antly h>ass _! re> & _! flanks2 cut (f _! provisions & magaz9es1 & prev5t !m z mu* z possible f unit+ _! =ces2 let :atev] mom5ts y _c devote to fight+ = y\r c\ntry be pass$ 9 le>n+ h[ to fight = x1 or prep>+ ! means ( w>--= w>1 w> alone mu/ occupy e m9d & e h& 9 ,irel&1 until its long-oppress$ soil be purg$ ( all its enemies4 ,v5geance1 ,iri%m51 v5geance on y\r oppressors4 ,rememb] t ?\s&s ( y\r de>e/ fri5ds h p]i%$ by _! m]ciless ord]s4 ,rememb] _! burn+s1 _! rack+s1 _! tortur+s1 _! milit>y massacres1 & _! legal murd]s4 ,rememb] ,orr6' ,,outbreak ,,( ,,! ,,rebellion ,! crisis hurri$ on rapidly4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ba/1 ! ,vic]oy (ficially to ! ,"l ,mayor1 & ! day foll[+1 ?r\gh ,"l ,ca/l]eagh1 appris$ ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 #8t 8 ,excell5cy _h receiv$ in=mation t ! disaffect$ _h be5 d>+ en\gh to =m a plan = ! purpose ( possess+ !mselves1 9 ! c\rse ( ! pres5t week1 ( ! metropolis1 ( seiz+ ! seat ( ,gov]nm5t1 & ^? 9 au?ority )9 ! city2 t1 9 consequ5ce ( t in=mation1 he _h direct$ e milit>y precaution to be tak5 :i* seem$ exp$i5t2 t he _h made full communication to ! magi/rates = ! direction ( _! ef=ts2 & t he _h n a d\bt1 by ! measures :i* w\ld be pursu$1 ! designs ( ! rebelli\s w\ld be effectually & entirely cru%$4' ,a spirit$ & dutiful answ] 0 vot$ by ! ,commons4 #8,! ,speak] & all ! memb]s imm$iately wait$ on 8 ,excell5cy ) ! address2 & to %[ _! zeal1 & to increase ! solemnity ( ! proce$+s1 !y walk$ ?r\gh ! /reets on foot1 two & two1 prec$$ by ! ,speak]1 ! s]geant-at-arms1 & all ! (fic]s ( ! h\se4' ,! #bcrd ( ,may1 a day t mu/ ev] c>ry ) x deplorable recollections1 dawn$ ^u a city de/9$ be=e ano!r sun %\ld rise to und]go e horror t att5ds a civil w>4 ,a gloom ov]spread ! c\nt5ances ( ! royali/s4 ,en\gh _h be5 communicat$ by ! ,executive to conv9ce ! mo/ sceptical t ! long port5d+ ?und]cl\d 0 on ! eve ( bur/+--& /ill ! mom5t ( actual insurrection cont9u$ veil$ 9 imp5etrable my/]y4 ,ev5+ came1 & no positive in=mation ( revolution>y outbreak z yet _h rea*$ ! ,ca/le4 ,a ,gov]nm5t spy1 late 9 ! day1 communicat$ au!ntic intellig5ce1 t ! picket ( yeomanry cavalry at ,ra?f>nham w\ld t night be surpris$ & cut (f1 &1 consequ5tly1 in/ead ( a s]geant's p>ty ! :ole troop m\nt$ = patrol4 ,aft] n>r[ly escap+ an ambu%1 ,lieut5ant ,la ,t\*e asc]ta9$ t ! rebels _h actually ris51 & an express1 c>ri$ by a troop] call$ ,b5nett1 0 imm$iately despat*$ to apprise ! ,"l ,lieut5ant ( ! insurrection4 ,! duty--"o ( ! _m in/ances ( ! zeal & p]sonal gallantry ) :i* ! ,iri% yeomanry evid5c$ _! fealty & devotion to ! ,gov]nm5t--0 truly p]il\s1 = ! rebels 9 great numb]s 7 collect+ 9 ! road & adjac5t fields 9 ! vic9ity ( ,dubl94 ,9 ! city1 p>ticul>ly ! suburbs1 ! yeoman saw a great numb] ( rebels ) pikes1 9 ! gateways1 alleys1 & /able-lanes1 wait+ ! beat ( _! drums & ! approa* ( rebel columns f ! c\ntry :i* !y 7 expect+2 & z he pass$ !y frequ5tly cri$ out1 animat+ ea* o!r1 #8,come on1 boys6 :o's afraid8' ,imm$iately ! g>rison & yeomanry drums beat to arms1 & ! latt] hurri$ to _! al>m-po/s4 ,! ,nor? ,cork ,militia 7 =m$ 9 ,/eph5's ,gre51 & ! bridges ( ! canals1 :i* /ret* along ! city nor? & s\?1 7 occupi$ by /rong pickets4 ,^? cross+ ! ,liffey 7 also secur$1 & ! communications completely int]rupt$4 ,= "s nights previ\s to ! #bcrd ( ,may beacon fires 7 se5 on ! ,wickl[ m\nta9s1 ^: lum9\s appe>ance by night & ^: smoke by day s]v$ z signals to ! disaffect$ 9 ! metropolis & 9 all ! adjac5t c\ntry4 ,! same practice took place on all ! m\nta9s :i* ext5d f ! ,scalp 9 ! c\nty ( ,wickl[ to ,m\nt ,le9/] 9 ! c\nty ( ,wex=d4 ,:]e exi/$ any necessity = ?is idle & unnecess>y display1 :5 all 0 organis$ & ready1 & any /rik+ exhibition mu/ naturally add to ! al>m :i* e prud5tial motive %\ld h allay$8 ,:y increase ! fe>s & consequ5tly ! vigilance ( ! ,executive8 ,9 secrecy ( purpose lay success1 & all 0 9 fav\r ( x c\ld ! au?orities be lull$ into a false & fatal security4 ,! yeomanry corps1 :i* 9 a few days aft]w>ds 7 purifi$ ( traitors1 at ! mom5t ( ! outbreak ab\nd$ 9 ,unit$ ,iri%m51 ^u :om no %ad[ ( suspicion _h yet fall54 #8,x 0 discov]$1' says ,sir ,ri*>d ,musgrave 9 8 n>rative1 #8t ne> n9e-t5?s ( ! ,roman ,ca?olics 9 ! yeomanry corps 7 ,unit$ ,iri%m51 & _h tak5 an oa? to be true to ! rebels 9 direct contradiction to _! sworn allegiance1 & yet _m ( !m1 aft] tak+ ! ,unit$ oa?1 _h1 by delib]ate & pre-det]m9$ p]jury1 jo9$ ! yeomanry corps = ! purpose ( gett+ arms 9 _! h&s1 le>n+ ! use ( !m1 & turn+ !m aga9/ ! loyali/s p]haps 9 ! v mom5t ( dang]4 ,9 ! subsequ5t developm5t ( ! conspiracy !re occurr$ direct evid5ce ( ! loyali/ corps delib]ately jo9+ ! rebels !y 7 sworn to subdue at ! critical juncture ( ! enc\nt]s4 ,! dome/ic s]vants ( ,dubl9 7 deeply engag$ 9 ! conspiracy1 & h5ce e action ( _! employ]s 0 reveal$1 & ! safety ( e h\se 0 compromis$4 ,ev5 ! lamplight]s l5t _! assi/ance1 & d>kness 0 pre>rang$ to assi/--z x w\ld d mo/ effectively--a sudd5 outbur/1 by neutralis+ ! advantages :i* daylight secures to discipl9$ troops 9 a conflict ) fi]ce & tumultu>y assailants4 ,x has be5 already m5tion$ t ! /oppage ( ! mail-coa*es 0 to be ! signal = a g5]al ris+4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #bcrd1 at ,santry1 ! ,belfa/ mail 0 burn$2 ! ,lim]ick /opp$ on ! ,curragh ( ,kild>e1 & bo? gu>d & coa*man murd]$2 ! ,a?lone coa* 0 de/roy$ at ,lucan1 & ! ,cork mail at ,naas4 ,a numb] ( petty affairs foll[$ ! in/ant outbreak ( ! rebellion1 all *>act]is$ by ! atrocities att5d+ civil w>4 ,9 ^! affairs ! rebels 7 g5]ally repuls$2 b 9 a few !y unhappily succe$$1 & always by surprise1 trea*]y1 or ! imprud5ce ( ! royali/s4 ,( ^! we %all meet in/ances 9 ! c\rse ( our illu/rations4 ,z reg>ds ! outbreak 9 ! capital1 naturally ! capture ( ,dubl9 0 ! gr& & prim>y object at :i* ! conspirators unanim\sly aim$2 & a simultane\s movem5t on ! metropolis by ! ,kild>e rebels 0 to h second$ ! ef=ts ( ! disaffect$ )9 ! city4 ,ev]y?+ 0 9 fav\r ( success2 &1 z ! g>rison 0 almo/ dra9$ ( regul> troops1 & its safety entru/$ to ! yeomanry1 t circum/ance 0 n ov]look$ by ! rebel lead]s4 ,9 b>racks soldi]s _c be easily surpris$2 a few taps f ! drum1 & a v few m9utes are q suffici5t to place a regim5t 9 battle ord]2 b to collect irregul>s1 disp]s$ & di/ant f ! al>m-po/s !y h be5 direct$ to assemble at1 is a "w ( "t1 & equally difficult & prec>i\s1 z1 9 an attempt to rea* ! po/s assign$1 individuals & isolat$ p>ties are readily int]cept$ & ov]p[]$4 ,?is 0 ! great design ( ! insurg5ts1 & no?+ c\ld h be5 m easily effect$ :5 aid$ by ! d>kness ( night & ! intricacies ( a city cr[d$ ) h\ses1 & int]sect$ by n>r[ lanes4 ,by an unacc\ntable ov]sight ! canals1 :i* cov]$ two sides ( ,dubl91 _h be5 left op51 :5 by /ockad+ ! bridges !y c\ld h easily be5 r5d]$ def5sible1 & h ?us plac$ an impassable ob/ruction to any bodies :o might approa* ! city f ,kild>e4 ,be=e ! royali/s occupi$ ! bridges numb]s ( insurg5ts f ! c\ntry _h cross$ ov]1 & x 0 comput$ t by "o nor!rn turnpike m ?an two ?\s& /rang]s _h ent]$ ! city dur+ ! ev5+ & succe$+ night4 ,( ! *ief plans prop\nd$ by ! rebel lead]s1 ! capture ( ! ,ca/le ) ! high au?orities x conta9$1 ! cutt+ (f ( ! royali/s 9 deta*$ p>ties z !y hurri$ to _! respective al>m-po/s at ! beat to arms ( rebel drums1 ) an attack on ! jail ( ,newgate1 ! lib]ation ( _! fri5ds ! ,/ate prison]s !re inc>c]at$1 =m$ ! gr& objects ( _! midnight movem5t4 ,! guid+ _s 0 evid5tly lack+1 = ! head _h be5 cut (f4 ,on ! plans ( action !re 0 a division ( op9ion among ! exi/+ lead]s4 ,john ,%e>es conf9$ ! int5d$ op]ations ( 8 foll[]s to deal+ ) ! ,ca/le & dispos+ ( ! inmates4 ,neilson1 x 0 arrang$1 %\ld attack ! jail4 ,accid5t int]f]$2 nei!r plan _h any success1 & ! lead] f\nd himself at midnight ! inmate ( ! prison f :i* he _h falsely calculat$ t he 0 go+ to lib]ate 8 imprison$ conf$]ates4 ,s\?well ,c4 ,mc,clure1 a rebel colonel1 :o _h be5 p>don$1 gave evid5ce t ,neilson _h made prep>ations = 8 task1 & tak5 elaborate prep>ations = ! c>ry+ out ( 8 plan on ,newgate & cutt+ (f ! loyali/ auxili>ies 9 detail4 ,he _h assembl$ at a h\se 9 ,*ur* ,lane1 a not$ r5dezv\s = rebels1 fifte5 colonels repres5t+ z _m battalions2 to ea* ( ^! lead]s he _h produc$ a map ( ,dubl91 & assign$ to ea* ! po/ :i* ea* colonel & 8 regim5t 0 to occupy t night4 ,9 8 attack ^u ,newgate he 0 to h be5 second$ by a l>ge body ( rebels1 head$ by ,seagrave1 :o 0 to h secur$ possession ( ,mr4 ,halp9's di/ill]y1 ! w9d[s ( :i* flank$ x1 & !y 7 to h kept up a con/ant fire on ! front ( ! prison1 :ile ano!r p>ty scal$ ! walls 9 a diff]5t qu>t]4 ,neilson's prep>ations promis$ to prove =midable1 & at t5 o'clock ?is lead]1 hav+ a body ( rebels collect$ 9 "s fields contigu\s to-,eccles ,/reet1 proce$$ to reconnoitre ,newgate & po9t out ! be/ po9ts ( attack to 8 support]s4 ,escalade1 support$ by a comm&+ fire ( musketry1 0 ! plan adopt$1 & f ! mann] 9 :i* ! prison 0 dom9e]$ ! attempt might h easily succe$$4 ,9 ! mo/ suspici\s mann] ,neilson 0 always f\nd do+ compromis+ acts4 ,8 behavi\r _h help$ to compromise ,"l ,edw>d's security1 & on ?is occasion he seems to h delib]ately sacrific$ 8 plans & 8 safety at ! critical juncture1 & ?us compromis$ ! entire s*eme4 ,"s wa/e gr\nd1 !n cov]$ ) heaps ( m>ket (fal1 & close to ! prison1 enabl$ a p]son to exam9e ! build+ unp]ceiv$1 & ( ?is advantage ,neilson1 already well acqua9t$ ) ! locality1 _h avail$ himself4 ,9 ! d>kness he trod ^u a *ild1 & ! outcry br\ght its "m to ! spot4 ,! woman 0 drunk1 an angry alt]cation foll[$1 & no apology :i* ,neilson c\ld (f] w\ld conciliate ! irritat$ poiss>de4 ,! noise naturally attract$ att5tion2 p]sons ha/5$ to ! spot1 & among o!rs ,mr4 ,gregg1 ! jailor4 ,neilson1 hav+ already be5 9 8 cu/ody1 0 p]fectly famili> to ,gregg4 ,! latt] imm$iately arre/$ him1 a desp]ate resi/ance 0 (f]$1 a pi/ol snapp$1 & a d\btful /ruggle ensu$4 ,"u a belief t ,gregg's assault on ,neilson 0 occasion$ by 8 res5tm5t ( ! injury (f]$ to h] *ild1 ! fi%woman s f> contribut$ by h] clam\r to my/ify ! affray t ! l9e ( po/s :i* ,neilson _h e/abli%$ betwe5 ,newgate & ,eccles ,/reet ?\ght ! noise only a squabble ( drunk5 fi%wom51 & wait$ 9 idle expectation = ,neilson's return & ord]s to advance1 until ! capture transpir$ 9 an h\r or two1 & ! p>ty took al>m & disb&$4 ,9 a popul> movem5t failure or success at fir/ g5]ally decides its =tunes4 ,! attempt on ! capital signally misc>ri$4 ,! ma/]-_s 0 want+ at ! h\r ( action1 & he :o might h giv5 a fatal direction to ef=ts ill-direct$ & uncomb9$1 01 ) 8 abl] associates1 immur$ )9 ! walls ( a prison4 ,^u individuals alike want+ 9 c\rage & ability ! hurri$ *oice ( revolution>y lead]%ip _h fall54 ,if ,neilson's imprud5t visits to ,"l ,edw>d be=e ! arre/ subject$ him to a *>ge ( trea*]y aft]w>ds1 8 conduct on ! night he reconnoitr$ ,newgate proves him to h be5 q unfitt$ = comm&4 ,t a man kn[n to e turnkey %\ld h p]sonally exam9$ a build+ 9 :i* he _h be5 s long conf9$ appe>$1 f its extreme ra%ness1 almo/ to indicate indiff]5ce to ! consequ5ces ( discov]y4 ,,! ,,rebellion ,,(ficially ,,proclaim$ ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bd? two proclamations 7 issu$--! "o f ,g5]al ,lake1 ! o!r f ,ald]man ,flem+4 ,bo? 7 /r+5t1 b ! circum/ances ( ! times admitt$ ( no temporis+ measures3-- #8,lieut5ant-,g5]al ,lake1 comm&+ 8 ,maje/y's =ces 9 ?is k+dom1 hav+ receiv$ f 8 ,excell5cy ! ,"l ,lieut5ant full p[]s to put d[n ! rebellion1 & to puni% rebels 9 ! mo/ summ>y mann]1 accord+ to m>tial law1 does h]eby give notice to all 8 ,maje/y's subjects1 t he is det]m9$ to ex]t ! p[]s entru/$ to him 9 ! mo/ vigor\s mann] = ! imm$iate suppression ( ! same2 & t all p]sons act+ 9 ! pres5t rebellion1 or 9 any way aid+ or assi/+ !re91 w be treat$ by him z rebels1 & puni%$ accord+ly4 #8,& ,lieut5ant-,g5]al ,lake h]eby requires all ! inhabitants ( ! city ( ,dubl9 7! great (fic]s ( ,/ate1 memb]s ( ! h\ses ( ,p>liam5t1 privy c\ncillors1 magi/rates1 & milit>y p]sons 9 uni=m except$7 to rema9 )9 _! respective dwell+s f n9e o'clock at night till five 9 ! morn+1 "u pa9 ( puni%m5t4' ,! ,"l ,mayor's proclamation 0 equally to ! po9t & equally judici\s3-- #8,:]eas ! circum/ances ( ! pres5t crisis dem& e possible precaution2 ^! are !re=e to desire all p]sons :o h regi/]$ arms =?) to give 91 9 writ+1 an exact li/ or inv5tory ( su* arms at ! t[n-cl]k's (fice1 :o w file & ent] ! same 9 books to be kept = t purpose4 ,& all p]sons :o h n regi/]$ ^! arms are h]eby requir$ =?) to deliv] up to me1 or "s o!r magi/rate ( ?is city1 all arms & ammunition ( e k9d 9 _! possession4 ,& if1 aft] ?is proclamation1 any p]son hav+ regi/]$ arms %all be f\nd n to h giv5 9 a true li/ or inv5tory ( su* arms1 or if any p]son :o has n regi/]$ %all be f\nd to h 9 _! p[] or possession any arms or ammunition :atev]1 su* p]son or p]sons w1 on su* arms be+ discov]$1 be =?) s5t on bo>d 8 ,maje/y's navy1 z by law direct$4 #8,& ,i d h]eby desire t all h\sekeep]s d place ^u ! outside ( _! doors a li/ ( p]sons 9 _! respective h\ses1 di/+ui%+ su* z are /rang]s f ^? :o actually make "p ( _! family2 b z !re may happ5 to be p]sons :o1 f pecuni>y emb>rassm5ts1 are oblig$ to conceal !mselves1 ,i d n require su* names to be plac$ on ! outside ( ! door1 provid$ _! names are s5t to me4 ,& ,i h]eby call ^u 8 ,maje/y's subjects )9 ! c\nty ( ! city ( ,dubl9 imm$iately to comply ) ?is regulation1 z calculat$ = ! public security2 z ^? p]sons :o %all wilfully neglect a regulation s easy & salut>y1 z well z p]sons giv+ false /atem5ts ( ! inmates ( _! h\ses1 mu/1 9 ! pres5t crisis1 abide ! consequ5ces ( su* neglect4' ,,surprise ,,( ,,! ,,b>racks ,,( ,,prosp]\s ,! outbreaks 9 ! imm$iate vic9ity ( ,dubl9 come next 9 ! ord] ( alike ! *ronological sequ5ce ( ev5ts & ( ! illu/rations4 ,slight affairs occurr$ on ! night ( ! #bcrd1 & ^u ! foll[+ day4 ,at ,ra?f>nham1 ,lucan1 ,lusk1 ,collan1 & ,balt+lass ! royali/s & rebels came 9 contact1 & ! latt] 7 repuls$4 ,at ,dunboyne & ,b>ret/[n ! escorts ( "s baggage 7,reay & ,suffolk ,f5cibles7 7 surpris$4 ,on ! succe$+ day ,clane1 ,naas1 ,ballymore-,eu/ace1 ,kilcull51 & ,prosp]\s 7 attack$1 & ) ! exception ( ! latt]1 9 e ef=t ! rebels 7 unsuccessful4 ,prosp]\s1 a small b ?riv+ t[n1 !n g5]ally inhabit$ by p]sons manufactur+ cottons1 is sev5te5 miles f ,dubl94 ,x 0 g>rison$ by a deta*m5t ( ! ,nor? ,cork ,militia1 "s =ty m5 "u ,capta9 ,swayne1 ) a lieut5ant & tw5ty ( ! ,anci5t ,briti% ,cavalry4 ,! infantry occupi$ a tempor>y b>rack1 half ! cavalry 7 qu>t]$ 9 an opposite h\se1 & ! rema9d] 9 s+le billets4 ,on ! ,sunday 7#bj?7 previ\s to ! outbreak ,swayne arriv$ 9 ,prosp]\s ) 8 deta*m5t4 ,he att5d$ at ! *apel ) ,dr4 ,esmond1 a man ( great local influ5ce1 & !n implor$ ! p !re assembl$ to deliv] up any arms :i* might be conceal$1 return to _! allegiance1 & receive ! protection he 0 au?oris$ to grant !m4 ,?is exhortation prov$ ineffectual2 "s co]cive measures--su* z ! seizure ( cattle1 !n w>rant$ by m>tial law--7 resort$ to2 & on ! #bcrd x 0 intimat$ t fe> _h hi!rto prev5t$ ! peasantry f br++ ! conceal$ arms to ! t[n1 & t %\ld !y be p]mitt$ to ent] aft] d>k1 un*all5g$ & unmole/$1 on ! foll[+ night1 pikes & fire>ms w\ld be br\ght 9 & deposit$ 9 ! /reets4 ,x is difficult to decide :e!r ! /upidity ( ,swayne or ! trea*]y ( ,esmond 7 mo/ to be condemn$4 ,a man individually may trifle ) himself1 b = him :o turns "r or left f ! pla9 pa? :i* duty po9ts to1 & compromises ! safety ( ^? committ$ to 8 *>ge1 !re c be no ext5uation4 ,= ,swayne's folly !re c be no apology--8 pickets %\ld h be5 d\bl$--a c>t1 a ladd] drawn across ! /reet1 w\ld h m>k$ suffici5tly :]e ^? :o came to surr5d] arms might approa* ) full security4 ,a /ep beyond x1 if ! *all5ge fail$1 ! advanc$ s5try %ot ! intrud]1 & ! g>rison 0 at once al>m$4 ,s mu* = ,capta9 ,swayne4 ,8 weakness 0 inexcusable--he di$ its victim--ignobly c]ta9ly1 b /ill by ! weapon ( a foeman4 ,esmond met ! doom he m]it$--a halt]4 ,mus-grave's acc\nt ( ! surprise is au!ntic3-- #8,at two o'clock on ,?ursday morn+1 ! #bd? ,may1 ! two s5t9els 7 surpris$ & kill$2 & bo? ! b>racks 7 assault$ :ile ! soldi]s 7 fa/ asleep4 ,! b>racks ( ! ,cork company consi/$ ( a hall1 an ap>tm5t on ea* side1 ! same 9 ! next /orey1 & und]gr\nd (fices4 ,a p>ty ( ! rebels ru%$ into ,capta9 ,swayne's ap>tm5t1 :i* 0 on ! gr\nd floor1 & murd]$ him4 ,"s soldi]s1 :o slept 9 ! opposite ap>tm5t1 al>m$ at ! noise1 came =? ) _! firelocks & expell$ ^? ruffians f ! b>rack1 aft] hav+ kill$ two or ?ree ( !m4 #8,! h\se 0 at t "t surr\nd$ ) a great numb] ( rebels v>i\sly arm$4 ,a fi]ce conflict ensu$ betwe5 ! assailants & ! besieg$2 b x 0 soon put an end to by ! foll[+ malignant device ( ! =m]4 ,!re 0 a great quantity ( /raw 9 ! und]gr\nd (fice1 to :i* ! rebels set fire1 &1 to increase ! flame1 introduc$ "s faggots into x4 ,! soldi]s 7 soon 9 a /ate ( suffocation2 & ! heat be+ s great t !y c\ld n endure x1 !y retreat$ to _! comrades 9 ! upp] /orey2 b ! flames & smoke soon rea*$ !m !re1 z ! rebels cont9u$ to introduce light$ faggots into ! ap>tm5ts "u !m4 ,envelop$ ) ?ick smoke1 & ov]come ) heat1 "s ( !m leap$ out ( ! w9d[s1 b 7 imm$iately receiv$ on ! pikes ( ! assailants1 :o gave a dreadful yell :5ev] t occurr$4 #8,at la/ ! b>rack be+ 9 a /ate ( conflagration1 ! soldi]s resolv$ to ru% =w>d & fight _! way ?r\gh _! assailants2 b !y1 :o 7 v num]\s1 =m$ a halfmoon r\nd ! front ( ! b>rack1 & receiv$ !m on _! pikes1 s t b few ( !m escap$4#e ,illu/ration3 #jdfg ,no?+ c\ld h be5 m dete/able ?an ! trea*]y ( ,esmond2 ?\gh lieut5ant 9 ! ,armagh ,militia1 he actually plann$ & l$ ! rebel surprise ( ,prosp]\s4 ,he wore ! royal uni=m1 & yet 0 false to ! mon>* to :om he _h sworn allegiance4 ,:5 m5 ( desp]ate =tunes sw]ve f ! pa? ( hon\r pov]ty may be plead$ to ext5uate1 ?\gh n excuse4 ,esmond _h no plea to (f]--he 0 weal?y1 well born1 & respect$4 ,he might h prov$ a rebel1 b :y play ! traitor8 ,:5 9 ! h\se ( ,god loyalty 0 on 8 lips1 :ile ! he>t 0 contemplat+ blood%$4 ,ev5 ! tie a savage v5]ates c\ld n turn him f 8 trucul5t design1--&1 :ile he devot$ him to dea?1 he %>$ 8 victim's hospitality--d9$ ) ,capta9 ,swayne #8at an inn on ! #bcrd ( ,may1 & cont9u$ to enjoy ! gl[ ( social mir? ) him1 till a few h\rs be=e ! p]petration ( t bloody sc5e :i* he _h = "s "t m$itat$4' ,! "w ( dea? at ,prosp]\s 0 int]rupt$ by intellig5ce convey$ to ! insurg5ts1 t at ,clane1 ?ree miles (f1 _! fri5ds _h be5 defeat$--= al?\gh p>tly surpris$1 t little g>rison succe$$ 9 beat+ (f _! assailants4 ,,attack ,,on ,,! ,,g>rison ,,at ,,clane ,clane 0 occupi$ by a p>ty ( ! ,armagh ,militia & "s yeomanry cavalry4 ,e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #bd? a l>ge body ( arm$ rebels /ole into ! /reet4 ,=tunately !re 0 j "t to beat to arms1 al?\gh su* ( ! soldi]s z 7 at s+le billets 9 ! t[n 7 attack$ z !y issu$ f ! h\ses :]e !y _h be5 qu>t]$1 & sev]al ( !m kill$ & w\nd$ be=e !y c\ld jo9 _! comrades4 ,! gu>ds1 h[ev]1 ) great gallantry1 held ! rebels 9 *eck until _! comrades ha/ily turn$ out & =m$4 ,a few well-direct$ volleys r\t$ ! rebels1 & !y 7 driv5 ) consid]able loss f ! t[n2 b deem+ pursuit imprud5t1 ! royali/s return$1 & aga9 =m$ 9 ! /reets4 ,at five 9 ! morn+ ! rebels made a second attempt1 re9=c$ by ! exult+ rebels :o _h return$ f _! bloody de$s at ,prosp]\s2 support$ by a column ( pikem5 & muskete]s1 a p>ty m\nt$ on ! horses & furni%$ ) ! arms ( ! slaught]$ ,anci5t ,britons1 :om !y _h cut (f at ,prosp]\s1 *>g$ boldly into ,clane4 ,a roll+ volley f ! royali/s br\ght d[n half ! p>ty & disp]s$ ! re/4 ,!y retir$ at gallop f ! rebel column1 :i*1 f previ\s success ( sup]ior numb]s1 cut a /range b =midable appe>ance4 ,an affair highly hon\rable to ! royali/s result$4 #8,z !y 7 n /rong en\gh to attack s num]\s a p>ty1 & ?9k+ x di%on\rable to retreat1 ! capta91 ,griffi?s1 9 concurr5ce ) ! militia (fic]s1 resolv$ to take po/ on an elevat$ spot ne> ! commons1 :]e !y c\ld n be surr\nd$ or outflank$1 & !re !y wait$ = ! enemy1 :o began a sm>t fire on !m1 b )\t effect1 z ! elevation 0 too great4 ,our troops1 hav+ return$ ! fire1 kill$ & w\nd$ a consid]able numb] ( !m1 on :i* !y fl$ 9 great dismay1 & 7 *>g$ by ! capta9 & 8 sixte5 yeom51 :o cut d[n _m ( ^? ^: heads 7 ornam5t$ ) ! helmets ( ! ,anci5t ,britons or ! hats ( ! ,cork regim5t4' ,a disord]ly flight succe$$--! rebels totally disb&+1 by ?r[+ away _! own rud] weapon ! pike1 ) ! fire>ms & sabres !y _h captur$ 9 ! morn+1 & held 9 b brief possession4 ,on re-ent]+ ,clane1 ,capta9 ,griffi?s 0 privately in=m$ by a soldi] nam$ ,philip ,mite1 t 8 own trea*]\s lieut5ant _h actually c>ri$ out ! surprise ( ,prosp]\s4 ,hav+ be5 ord]$ to m>* to ,naas1 at ! mom5t :5 ! troop 7 m\nt+1 ,esmond1 9 full acc\trem5ts1 jo9$ x4 ,! ra% confid5ce t 8 treason 0 unsuspect$ prov$ ru9\s to ! unhappy man4 ,he 0 arre/$1 =w>d$ to ,dubl91 tri$1 convict$1 & hang$ on ,c>lisle ,bridge on ! #ad? ( ,june4 ,! insurrection>y occurr5ces at ,ballymore-,eu/ace & ,dunlav9 simultane\sly ) ^? describ$1 (f] fe>ful pictures ( ! atroci\s _s ) :i* a civil w> is c>ri$ ?r\gh4 ,,murd] ,,( ,,george ,,craw=d ,,& ,,8 ,,gr&-,,daught] ,uncompromis+ sev]ity does n always produce ! int5d$ effect4 ,on "s example may /rike t]ror1 9 o!rs x w excite undy+ hatr$1 & fo/] ! wor/ _s ( ! human he>t--?ir/ = v5geance4 ,( ?is tru? a retrospect ( ! ev5ts ( ^! calamit\s days gives evid5ce en\gh1 & x is difficult n[ to det]m9e on :i* side ! excess ( cruelty %\ld be aw>d$4 ,assass9ation on "o side 0 met ^u ! o!r ) milit>y executions--! royali/s ext5uat+ ! act "u ! plea ( necessity1 :ile ! rebel proclaim$ t 8 murd]s 7 committ$ only f rev5ge4 ,:5 admitt+ t a simil> savag5ess ( purpose might 9 _m cases be *>g$ aga9/ bo? sides1 !re all comp>ison mu/ cease4 ,no matt] :at ! acts might be1 ! causes :i* produc$ !m 7 totally dissimil>4 ,! royali/s took up arms = ! protection ( home & alt>1 :i* ! fanaticism ( ,pop]y1 or ! accurs$ doctr9es ( ! ,fr5* revolutioni/s1 7 alike b5t ^u ov]turn+4 ,allegiance to ! k+1 & ! ma9t5ance ( social ord] & an e/abli%$ gov]nm5t1 urg$ ! =m] to come =w>d2 ?\s&s p]ill$ life & prop]ty f ! pure/ motives2 & :5 ! insurrection 0 suppress$1 %ea!d ! sword1 drawn 9 ! support ( a mat*less con/itution1 un/a9$ by any act save ^? :i* resi/ance to rebellion _h imp]atively dem&$4 ,^? :o h l$ a soldi]'s life & se5 s]vice 9 ! field "k t m5 become ! creatures ( circum/ances4 ,let ! g5tle/ _s--& su* are frequ5tly unit$ to ! bolde/ he>t--"o t w\ld n tread ^u a worm or h>m a sp>r[1 let him cr[n a def5d$ brea*1 & he w use ! bayonet unscrupul\sly4 ,! feel+s are influ5c$ by ! times2 & if ! royali/s 7 sangu9>y & unsp>+1 !y c\ld po9t to ! atrocities ( ! insurg5ts1 & br+ =w>d e/abli%$ facts1 s trucul5t & unw>rant$1 z to place ^? :o committ$ !m almo/ )\t ! pale ( m]cy4 ,mak+ e all[ance = ! political col\r+ giv5 to 8 hi/ory ( ! times1 & recollect+ t he felt & wrote z a p>tisan1 ,sir ,ri*>d ,musgrave n>rates two well-au!nticat$ in/ances ( unprovok$ cruelty among ! _m t m>k$ ! rebel outbreak 9 ,kild>e1 :i* w suffici5tly exhibit ! f]oci\s _s ( ! insurg5ts f ! mom5t !y flew to arms4 #8,! foll[+ horrid circum/ances1' relates ! hi/orian1 #8att5d$ ! murd] ( ,george ,craw=d & 8 gr&*ild1 a girl ( only f\rte5 ye>s ( age4 ,he _h =m]ly s]v$ 9 ! #e? ,dragoons1 retir$ on a p5sion1 & 0 p]man5t s]geant 9 ,capta9 ,taylor's corps ( yeoman cavalry4 ,he1 8 wife1 & gr&-daught] 7 /opp$ by a p>ty ( ! rebels1 z !y 7 endeav\r+ to escape1 & 7 reproa*$ ) ! appellation ( h]etics because !y 7 ( ! ,prote/ant religion4 ,"o ( !m /ruck 8 wife ) a musket1 & ano!r gave h] a /ab ( a pike 9 ! back1 ) an int5t ( murd]+ h]4 ,! husb&1 hav+ endeav\r$ to save h]1 0 knock$ d[n1 & receiv$ sev]al bl[s ( a firelock1 :i* disabl$ him f mak+ 8 escape4 ,:ile !y 7 disput+ :e!r !y %\ld kill !m1 8 wife /ole beh9d a h$ge & conceal$ h]self4 ,!y !n massacr$ h] husb& ) pikes2 & h] gr&-daught] hav+ ?r[n h]self on 8 body to protect him1 receiv$ s _m w\nds t %e in/antly expir$4 ,illu/ration3 #jdgd ,^! circum/ances ( atrocity h be5 v]ifi$ by affidavit1 sworn by ,craw=d's wid[1 ! #bj? day ( ,augu/ #agih4 ,! fidelity ( a l>ge dog1 belong+ to ?is poor man1 des]ves to be record$1 z he attack$ ^? sangu9>y mon/]s 9 def5ce ( 8 ma/]1 till he fell by 8 side p]=at$ ) pikes4' ,,/oppage ,,( ,,! ,,mail ,,& ,,murd] ,,( ,,lieut5ant ,,giff>d #8,! second murd] occurr$ on ! same night4 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock ! ,lim]ick mail 0 /opp$ by a num]\s b&itti1 & a g5tleman 0 slaught]$ "u circum/ances :i* elicit$ a lively sympa?y4 ,! suff]] 0 ,lieut5ant ,william ,giff>d1 ( ! #hbnd regim5t1 son ( ,capta9 ,john ,giff>d ( ! ,dubl9 regim5t4' ,! savages hav+ %ot "o ( ! horses s effectually to prev5t ! coa* f proce$+1 dem&$ ( ,lieut5ant ,giff>d :o & :at he 01 to :i* he answ]$1 )\t hesitation1 t he 0 an (fic] proce$+ to ,*a?am 9 ob$i5ce to ord]s he _h receiv$4 ,!y dem&$ :e!r he 0 a ,prote/ant2 & be+ answ]$ 9 ! affirmative1 !y held a mom5t's consultation1 & !n told him t !y want$ (fic]s1 t if he w\ld take an oa? to be true to !m1 & jo9 !m 9 an attack to be made next morn+ ^u ,mona/]ev51 !y w\ld give him a comm&1 b t o!rwise he mu/ die4 ,to ?is ! gallant y\? repli$1 #8,t he _h already sworn allegiance to ! k+1 t he w\ld nev] (f5d ,god ,almighty by a brea* ( t oa?1 nor w\ld he disgrace himself by turn+ a des]t] & jo9+ ! k+'s enemies2 t he c\ld n suppose a body ( m5 w\ld be s cruel z to murd] an individual :o _h nev] injur$ !m1 & :o 0 m]ely pass+ ?r\gh !m to a c\ntry f :5ce possibly he nev] might return2 b if !y insi/$ on _! proposal he mu/ die1 = he nev] w\ld cons5t to x6' ,?is h]oic answ]1 :i* w\ld h k9dl$ s5tim5ts ( humanity 9 any brea/s b ^? ( ,iri% rebels1 _h ! contr>y effect1 & ) ! utmo/ fury !y assault$ him4 ,he _h a case ( pi/ols1 :i* natural c\rage & love ( life1 ?\gh hopeless1 prompt$ him to use ) effect1 & be+ uncommonly active he bur/ f !m1 vault$ ov] a six feet wall1 & made t[>ds a h\se :]e he saw a light & he>d p talk+4 ,alas6 x af=d$ no refuge6 ,x 0 ! h\se ( poor ,craw=d :om1 ) 8 gr&-daught]1 !y _h j pik$4 ,a b& ( b>b>ians return+ f ?is exploit met ,lieut5ant ,giff>d4 ,!re he fell1 cov]$ ) w\nds & glory1 & 8 mangl$ body 0 ?r[n into ! same dit* ) hone/ ,craw=d & 8 innoc5t gr&*ild4 ,illu/ration3 #jdhj #8,?us expir$1 at ! age ( sev5te51 a gallant y\?--! m>tyr to religion & hon\r--leav+ a memory beh9d t w ev] be respect$ by ! virtu\s & ! brave4' ,%ortly1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 campaign1 /ruggl+ to suppress ! rebellion1 ,sir ,james ,duffs movable column ent]$ ,kild>e1 :5 x pass$ close to ! sc5e ( slaught]1 & poor ,giff>d's body 0 remov$ f ! dit* & int]r$ ) milit>y hon\rs4 ,,c\rse ,,( ,,! ,,insurrection ,a c\rse ( c[>dly assass9ation ?us comm5c$ 0 cont9u$ by ! insurg5ts 9 _! progress to attack ,mona/]ev54 ,_! numb]s _h increas$ to t5 or twelve hundr$ m51 & !y 7 comm&$ by a ruffian call$ ,m',g>ry4 ,su* ,prote/ants z !y un=tunately met ) 7 put to dea?1 & a solit>y dragoon1 seiz$ z he cross$ ! ,curragh1 0 inhumanly murd]$4 ,ab\t f\r 9 ! morn+ !y approa*$ ! t[n & made _! prep>ations = attack+ x4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,may !re 0 n a regul> soldi] 9 ,mona/]ev52 & an infantry company1 ) a troop ( horse1 bo? yeomanry1 =m$ ! little g>rison4 ,aft] a fe9t on ! canal1 & a movem5t by ! high road1 :i* 0 repuls$ by a *>ge ( ! cavalry1 !y pu%$ boldly into ! t[n1 & a w>m conflict took place 9 ! ma9 /reet4 ,! well-su/a9$ musketry ( ! infantry ?rew ! head ( ! rebel column into confusion1 :5 ! cavalry *>g$ home1 & ! r\t 0 complete4 ,fifty bodies 7 f\nd lifeless 9 ! t[n2 & z ! horsem5 foll[$ ! fly+ rebels vigor\sly1 z _m m 7 cut up 9 ! pursuit4 ,! repulse ( ?is attack 0 mo/ hon\rable to ! def5d]s ( ,mona/]ev54 ,! gallant action 0 a*iev$ by loyali/s alone1 & ( ! brave m5 :o f\ght & bl$ t day f\rte5 ( ! troop 7 ,roman ,ca?olics4 ,! outbreak ( ! #bcrd ( ,may 0 att5d$ by _m acts ( cruelty inflict$ ^u isolat$ families1 :o1 ei!r f mi/ak5 confid5ce or inability to rea* a place ( safety1 expos$ !mselves to ! fury ( savages1 ^: natural trucul5ce 0 (t5 inflam$ to madness by intoxication4 ,_m individuals ( great wor? & respectability p]i%$ ?us4 ,mr4 ,/am]s1 ! *ief proprietor ( ! t[n ( ,prosp]\s1 0 torn f ! h\se ( a lady :]e he _h obta9$ a tempor>y %elt]1 & murd]$ 9 cold blood4 ,ra?angan 01 inde$1 a sc5e ( ext5sive but*]y4 ,mr4 ,sp5c] & ,mr4 ,moore 7 slaught]$ !re1 al?\gh !y _h surr5d]$ _! arms on ! assurance ( be+ protect$4 ,!y 7 murd]$ 9 ! op5 /reet1 & _! wives _h ! horrible assurance t1 ) ! %ots !y he>d1 ! exi/5ce ( _! belov$ p>tn]s _h t]m9at$4 ,?us ,mr4 ,sp5c]1 t wor?y g5tleman1 #8:o 0 an active & intellig5t magi/rate1 & z rem>kable = ! amiabl5ess & affability ( 8 mann] z ! b5evol5ce ( 8 he>t1 fell a sacrifice to ! fanaticism ( ^? savages1 to :om he _h be5 unremitt+ly a k9d & g5]\s b5efactor4 ,z 8 h\se1 at ! hall door ( :i* he 0 s brutally murd]$1 0 a %ort di/ance f ! t[n1 ,mrs4 ,sp5c]1 :o 0 l$ to x 9 ! mid/ ( ^! mon/]s1 _h ! angui% to see ! mangl$ corpse ( h] husb& ly+ at 8 door' 7,musgrave74 ,a numb] ( o!r victims 7 immolat$ by ^! blood?ir/y savages1 &1 until reliev$ by ,colonel ,longfield on ! morn+ ( ! #bh?1 ,ra?angan 0 a con/ant sc5e ( atrocity1 9 :i* ev5 woman =got h] sex & b>b>\sly p>ticipat$4 ,! murd]s at ,ra?angan1 :ile !y exasp]at$ ! royali/s to acts ( desp]ate retaliation1 op]at$ aga9/ ! p]petrators 9 ano!r & unexpect$ way4 ,! few ,prote/ants 9 ,le9/] & ! s\?1 :o _h mix$ !mselves ) ! conspiracy1 sudd5ly became al>m$1 = ! w> _h n[ assum$ a religi\s r ?an a revolution>y complexion4 ,suspicion once ar\s$ f9ds abundant causes to confirm x2 & :ile "s ,prote/ants quietly sec$$ f _! fell[-traitors1 n a few s\ght fav\r ) ! ,gov]nm5t by a secret betrayal ( _! guilty companions4 ,musgrave illu/rates ?is po9t3--#8,i %all m5tion "h an incid5t :i* ?r[s light on ! _s ( ! conspiracy & rebellion1 & ! secret designs ( ! great body ( ! rebels4 ,"o ,d5nis1 an apo!c>y & a ,prote/ant1 0 ! c\nty delegate & *ief conductor ( ! plot 9 ! ,k+'s ,c\nty1 :i* 0 to h explod$ 9 a few days2 b ! wanton massacre ( ,prote/ants at ,prosp]\s & ,ra?angan hav+ conv9c$ him t _! extirpation 0 ! ma9 object ( ! ,romani/s1 ?\gh !y _h ) s+ul> dissimulation conceal$ x f him :o 0 _! lead]1 he repair$ to ,tullamore to ,g5]al ,dunn1 :o comm&$ ! di/rict1 ?rew himself on ! m]cy ( ,gov]nm5t1 expos$ ! :ole plot1 & betray$ ! names ( ! capta9s1 :o 7 imm$iately arre/$4 ,he said to ! g5]al1 8,i see1 sir1 t x w soon be my own fate40' ,9 ! c\rse ( ?is hi/ory no?+ w be m app>5t ?an ! incompet5cy1 milit>y & diplomatic1 ( _m ( ! function>ies to :om ext5sive p[]s 7 confid$4 ,"o :ile unnecess>y sev]ity 0 employ$1 & at ano!r mi/ak5 l5ity m>r$ e advantage :i* /r+5t measures might h effect$4 ,9 milit>y conduct ! royali/ comm&]s 7 too (t5 f\nd defici5t1 & almo/ 9 e in/ance1 ei!r to imprud5ce or imbecility1 ! insurg5ts 7 alone indebt$ = mom5ts ( d\btful & envanesc5t success4 ,! affair at ,old ,kilcull5 0 ab\t "o ( ! wor/ milit>y (f5ces committ$ by an incompet5t comm&]4 ,yeomanry (fic]s always behav$ ) boldness1 & frequ5tly display$ bo? tact & tal5t :5 left to _! own res\rces1 :ile _m f ^: high milit>y rank & /&+ some?+ l ability might h be5 look$ =1 prov$ ! truism ( ! adage1 t z #8! c[l does n make ! monk1' nei!r does an aiguilette con/itute a g5]al4 ,le>n+ t "s ?ree hundr$ well-appo9t$ rebels _h assembl$ at ,old ,kilcull51 & t !y _h entr5*$ !mselves 9 ! *ur*y>d1 ,g5]al ,dundas proce$$ to dislodge !m4 ,8 =ce consi/$ ( only =ty dragoons & "s tw5ty ,suffolk militiam54 ,! rebel position 0 on a height--"o side protect$ by a high wall1 ! o!r secur$ by a d\ble f5ce--a h$ge ) a dike 9 front4 ,w\ld x be cr$it$ t an ,engli% g5]al c\ld be mad en\gh to assail ?ree hundr$ m5 ?us po/$ ) =ty dragoons8 ,mus-grave ?us n>rates ! transaction1 & 8 acc\nt has be5 consid]$ by ^? engag$ to be p]fectly correct3-- ,g5]al ,dundas ord]$ ! ,romneys & ! #i? ,dragoons to *>ge ! rebels1 ?\gh x 0 uphill1 ?\gh ! gr\nd 0 brok51 & _m ( ! rebels 7 9 a road close to ! *ur*y>d 9 :i* n m ?an six ( ! cavalry c\ld advance 9 front4 #8,!y1 h[ev]1 *>g$ ) great _s1 ?\gh _! de/ruction 0 consid]$ by all ! spectators to be ! c]ta9 & inevitable consequ5ce ( x2 = :at c\ld cavalry d1 ?us brok5 & divid$1 aga9/ a firm phalanx ( rebels arm$ ) long pikes8 ,nev]!less !y made ?ree *>ges1 b 7 repuls$ 9 ea*2 & at e repulse ! g5]al urg$ !m to r5ew ! attack4 #8,x 0 ) ! utmo/ difficulty t ,capta9 ,cooks & ,capta9 ,ersk9e c\ld prevail ^u _! m5 to r5ew ! *>ge aft] ! fir/ defeat4 ,9 ! la/ *>ge1 ,capta9 ,cooks1 to inspire 8 m5 ) c\rage by example1 advanc$ "s y>ds be=e !m2 :5 8 horse1 hav+ receiv$ _m w\nds1 fell ^u 8 knees2 & :ile 9 t situation ! body ( t brave (fic] 0 p]=at$ ) pikes2 & he1 ,capta9 ,ersk9e1 & tw5ty-two privates 7 kill$ on ! spot1 & t5 s badly w\nd$ t mo/ ( !m di$ soon aft]4' ,%amefully discomfit$1 ,dundas fell back on ! village ( ,kilcull5 bridge1 & occupi$ a pass 9 e way def5sible4 ,s ?\ght ! successful peasants :o _h g>rison$ ! *ur*y>d & de=c$ an ,engli% g5]al4 ,!y prud5tly decl9$ any attempt to =ce ! bridge1 =d$ ! ,liffey at ,ca/lem>t91 & took up a position betwe5 ,naas & ,kilcull5--?us cutt+ (f ,g5]al ,dundas's communication ) ! capital4 ,no?+ rema9$ = ! royali/ comm&] b to drive !m f ^! gr\nds & op5 8 road to ,naas4 ,he advanc$ accord+ly1 f\nd !m 9 l9e ?ree deep1 & ) 8 cavalry 9 h&1 boldly attack$ ! position ) half a company ( ! gallant ,suffolks4 ,small z ! p>ty 01 ?ree r\nds broke ! rebels4 ,! cavalry *>g$1 & ! same body :i* _h s rec5tly inflict$ a sev]e repulse 7 scatt]$ l a flock ( %eep1 leav+ ! gr\nd cov]$ ) _! dead & w\nd$4 ,aft] a brief b bloody pursuit1 ,dundas m>*$ on ,naas1 to conc5trate 8 troops & assi/ 9 cov]+ ! capital4 ,,attack ,,on ,,naas #8,if "o c imag9e su* a ?+ z a tableau1 or bird's-eye view ( ! rebellion f ! #bcrd to ! #cj? ( ,may 7#agij71 ! appe>ance x w\ld pres5t w\ld be ?is4 ,sev5 or eight comp>atively m9or explosions1 light+ up ! atmosph]e = a %ort space & !n go+ gradually out1 viz4 "o 9 ,mea? 7,t>a71 "o 9 ,wickl[ 7,m\nt ,k5n$y71 a good blaze 9 ,c>l[1 & f\r or five 9 ,kild>e1 :i* its be+ ,"l ,edw>d ,fitzg]ald's own c\nty acc\nts =--^! 7 ,naas1 ,prosp]\s1 ,kilcull51 & ,ra?angan4 ,! eye %\ld !n be drawn to ! mighty & absorb+ eruption ( ,wex=d2 tak+ ,v9eg> ,hill z its crat]1 x w\ld obs]ve two /reams ( lava p\r+ =?1 "o due we/ to ,ross1 "o due nor? t[>ds ,wickl[1 & a ?ird1 ( some:at less importance1 nor?-we/ to ,newt[n ,b>ry4 ,i r ?9k ! fir/ %ot 0 fir$ by my regim5t at ,naas1 z ,mick ,reynolds1 :o l$ ! rebels1 0 "o ( ! prompte/ ( ! insurg5t lead]s4'--,! ,,ms4 ,j\rnal ( a ,field ,(fic]4 ,! g>rison ( ,naas consi/$ ( a hundr$ & fifty ( ! ,armagh ,militia1 ) two battalion guns1 & sev5ty cavalry1 consi/+ ( small deta*m5ts ( ! ,f\r? ,dragoons1 ,anci5t ,britons1 & sixte5 m\nt$ yeom54 ,! :ole 7 "u ! comm& ( ,colonel ,"l ,gos=d4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! g5]al insurrection 7! #bcrd ( ,may7 anonym\s lett]s 7 receiv$ by ! comm&+ (fic]1 appris+ him t a night attack w\ld be made ^u ! t[n by a num]\s body ( well-arm$ rebels1 & necess>y dispositions ( ! g>rison 7 made to receive ! ?reat5$ assault4 ,! gu>ds 7 d\bl$1 ! outskirts ( ! t[n c>efully patroll$1 & a plan ( def5ce pre>rang$ to prev5t any confusion :5 ! h\r = action came4 ,midnight pass$ )\t any?+ occurr+ to cause al>m1 & z morn+ dawn$1 x 0 believ$ t ! in=mation receiv$ ! prec$+ ev5+ _h be5 incorrect1 & ! (fic]s retir$ to _! qu>t]s4 ,at half-pa/ two1 h[ev]1 an outly+ dragoon gallop$ 91 ann\nc+ ! advance ( a num]\s body ( rebels2 ! drums beat to arms1 & ! g>rison occupi$ _! al>m po/s4 ,p]haps ! comm&+ (fic] & 8 /aff 7 m ?an a trifle incauti\s & premature 9 decid+ !re 0 no?+ 9 ! timely w>n+4 ,9 spite ( ! precaution>y vigilance1 ,"l ,gos=d _h ! v n>r[e/ possible escape f dea? by assass9ation4 ,8 lodg+ 0 situat$ at ! summit ( ! hill :i* ! ,dubl9 road asc5ds4 ,! s5t9el at 8 door1 hav+ 8 att5tion attract$ by ! entrance ( ! rebel columns at ! foot ( ! hill1 0 inexcusably s f> (f 8 gu>d z to all[ two pikem51 belong+ to ! t[n1 to slip into ! hall1 :]e !y 7 ready to receive 8 lord%ip ) _! pikes z he hurri$ f 8 *amb] on ! al>m4 ,& !y 7 v ne> succe$+--b ! s5t9el turn+ ab\t at ! critical mom5t1 %ot "o & bayonet$ ! o!r1 j z 8 lord%ip 0 ru%+ d[n ! /airs4 ,! s5t9el's "n 0 ,john ,s&=d2 he 0 aft]w>ds made a s]geant1 & 8 son a drumm]4 ,! rebels1 :o _h assembl$ at ! qu>ries ( ,tipp]1 advanc$ on ! t[n 9 f\r divisions1 ea* ent]+ by a diff]5t approa*1 & ! heavie/ column mov+ by ! ,john/[n ,road4 ,! latt] 0 comm&$ by ,mi*ael ,reynolds1 & x made a bold ef=t to c>ry ! jail1 9 front ( :i* a p>ty ( ! ,armagh ,militia1 ! ,anci5t ,britons1 & a battalion gun 7 po/$4 ,b ! attack 0 completely repuls$1 & ! rebel loss w\ld h be5 m consid]able _h n ! cavalry1 irritat$ by ! fall ( _! (fic]1 ,capta9 ,davis1 :o _h be5 fatally pik$1 *>g$ too prematurely1 & int]rupt$ ! play ( ! gun2 ! execution ( ! latt] 0 s trifl+ comp>$ to :at x %\ld h produc$ ^u a body 9 close column & at cani/] range1 t x 0 ascrib$ r to trea*]y ?an want ( skill4 ,= =ty m9utes1 h[ev]1 desultory fir+ cont9u$4 #8,l>ge p>ties ( ! rebels1 :o /ole unnotic$ into ! t[n ?r\gh ! h\ses & n>r[ lanes1 f\ght "s "t 9 ! /reets1 & /ood ?ree volleys f ! ,armagh ,militia1 po/$ opposite to ! b>rack1 be=e !y gave way2 at la/ !y fl$ precipitately 9 e direction1 :5 ! cavalry *>g$1 & kill$ a great numb] ( !m 9 ! pursuit4 ,?irty ( ! rebels 7 kill$ 9 ! /reets2 & f ! numb]s f\nd dead 9 back h\ses & 9 ! adjac5t fields a few days aft]w>ds1 x is imag9$ t no less ?an ?ree hundr$ mu/ h fall54 #8,!y dropp$ 9 _! flight a great quantity ( pikes & o!r arms1 ( :i* a numb] 7 f\nd 9 pits ne> ! t[n1 :]e also ?ree m5 ) gre5 cockades 7 seiz$1 & in/antly hang$ 9 ! public /reets4 ,ano!r prison] 0 sp>$ 9 consequ5ce ( useful in=mation :i* he gave4 ,he in=m$ ! comm&+ (fic] t ! rebel p>ty 0 above "o ?\s& /rong1 & 0 comm&$ by ,mi*ael ,reynolds1 :o 0 well m\nt$1 & dress$ 9 yeoman uni=m4 ,he made 8 escape1 b 8 horse fell into ! h&s ( our troops4' ,,kild>e ,,& ,,c>l[ ,! entire ( ! c\nty ( ,kild>e 0 n[ 9 op5 insurrection1 & n less ?an six rebel encampm5ts 7 =m$1 & multitudes ( ! peasantry flock$ to !m4 ,! h\ses 7 almo/ entirely des]t$4 ,( ! ,prote/ant cl]gy n a man rema9$1 & inde$ ! f]ocity ( p>ty feel+ _h atta9$ an int5sity ( viol5ce :i* n[ c sc>cely be imag9$ or believ$4 ,an inf]nal _s actuat$ ! opposite religioni/s4 ,on "o side1 ,ca?olics 7 too g5]ally reg>d$ ) hatr$ & di/ru/2 on ! o!r1 ,prote/ants & ,orangem5 7 held synonym\s1 & to all :o diss5t$ f ! ,*ur* ( ,rome ! mo/ abom9able feel+s & int5tions 7 attribut$4 ,! ,,ms4 ,j\rnal ( a ,field ,(fic] relates3 #8,"o ( ! complete/ ?+s dur+ ! rebellion 0 ! defeat ( ! rebels at ,c>l[1 9 :i* a company ( my regim5t _h a %>e4 ,!re 0 full in=mation ( ! int5d$ attack1 b 8n a drum 0 he>d40 ,! soldi]s1 :o 7 *iefly 9 billets1 7 all[$ to repair to _! qu>t]s z usual1 & rema9 !re until x 0 asc]ta9$ t ! t[n rebels _h quitt$ x to jo9 _! fell[s & arm !mselves1 :i* !y did ab\t two miles f ! t[n4 ,a numb] ( s]geants !n w5t r\nd1 & ! m5 7 br\ght to _! po/s )\t ! lea/ al>m4 #8,! rebel column ent]$ ,c>l[ by ,tull[ ,/reet1 unoppos$--! /reet t]m9at+ 9 a place or op5 space :]e /ood ! horse b>racks & jail4 ,arriv$ "h !y rais$ a l\d %\t or yell1 & x 0 fe>fully respond$ to by a de/ructive fire :i* op5$ ^u !m f diff]5t po9ts4 ,seiz$ ) a panic at ?is unexpect$ reception !y endeav\r$ to escape 9 v>i\s directions4 ,! great] "p retrac$ _! /eps ?r\gh ,tull[ ,/reet1 b a picket _h by ?is "t occupi$ ! fur!r end ( x1 & op5$ a )]+ fire4 ,!y n[ s\ght refuge 9 ! h\ses3 ^! ! soldi]s set fire to2 a numb] 7 %ot 9 attempt+ to escape ! flames1 b a great _m ( ! un=tunate wret*es p]i%$ 9 !m4' ,ab\t eighty h\ses 7 consum$ 9 ?is conflagration2 & = "s days ! roa/$ rema9s ( unhappy m5 7 fall+ d[n ! *imneys 9 :i* !y _h p]i%$4 ,x w be "h necess>y to m5tion t 9 ,kild>e1 )9 a few days aft] ! outbreak1 an amne/y = ! pa/ 0 solicit$ by _m ( ! rebels1 &1 ) ! cons5t ( ,gov]nm5t1 ! g5]als comm&+ 9 t c\nty ent]$ into negotiations ) _! *iefs4 ,h[ f> ?is 0 a prud5t measure is que/ionable4 ,9 ! _s ( ! proclamations issu$--) arms 9 _! h&s1 rebels %\ld h be5 plac$ outside ! pale ( treaty2 :ile at ! same "t ! mo/ ext5sive =giv5ess %\ld h be5 ext5d$ to su* z %\ld disb& !mselves & reoccupy _! ab&on$ dwell+s4 ,9 diplomatic1 z well z 9 field abilities1 ! royal g5]als 7 defective1 & ! amne/y produc$ no?+ b trea*]y & blood%$4 ,! =m] *>ge re/s ) ! insurg5ts1 ! latt] mu/ be laid at ! h&s ( ! royali/s4 ,,trea*]y ,,9 ,,! ,,mid/ ,,( ,,! ,,capital ,:ile ! c\nties 9 ! imm$iate vic9ity ( ! capital 7 ?us 9 op5 insurrection1 9 ! city ! _s & hopes ( ! disaffect$ 7 /ill buoyant z to ! prospect ( ultimate success2 & al?\gh ! failure ( ! #bcrd _h = a "t p>alys$ ! traitors ( ! metropolis1 !y 7 disappo9t$1 b n despair+1 & rebellion 0 #8scot*$1 n kill$4' ,! committees & #8directories' cont9u$ _! meet+s1 pikes 7 fabricat$ 9 l>ge quantities1 ! s5tries 7 assault$ on isolat$ po/s1 ! doors ( royali/s 7 m>k$1 dome/ic s]vants 7 corrupt$4 ,musgrave records3--#8,! ,"l ,mayor's s]vant ackn[l$g$ to 8 employ] t he 0 at ! head ( a num]\s body ( s]vants :o 7 to h assass9at$ _! ma/]s2 t he & 8 p>ty 7 to h murd]$ ! ,"l ,mayor & 8 family1 ) two o!rs ( 8 s]vants :o _h refus$ to jo9 ?is preci\s association1 & t ?is atroci\s de$ 0 to h be5 ! signal = ! o!r s]vants 9 ! vic9ity to rise & commit simil> enormities4 ,ano!r c]ta9 pro( t a revolution 0 n only contemplat$ b expect$1 _m ( ! ,dubl9 tradesm5 refus$ to receive bank notes 9 paym5t f _! cu/om]s4' ,ano!r s]i\s cause ( al>m also 0 ! discov]y t into _m ( ! yeomanry corps disaffect$ p]sons _h be5 introduc$1 & 9 "s ! traitors outnumb]$ #8! true m54' ,9 ,kild>e almo/ e corps 0 ta9t$1 & ! same rem>k appli$ to _m 9 ! metropolis4 ,( ! c\ntry corps1 ! ,sleam>igue laid d[n _! arms1 ! ,ca/l$]mot _h b five well-affect$ m51 ! ,a?y cavalry 7 publicly dis>m$ 9 ! m>ket-place1 & _! capta91 ,fitzg]ald ( ,g]ald9e1 committ$ to prison4 ,! ,ra?angan1 ,nor? ,naas1 & ,furnace yeomanry 7 all ext5sively disaffect$1 & ! ,clane1 nom9ally am\nt+ to sixty-six1 c\ld only mu/] five-&-tw5ty :5 ! insurrection broke out4 ,( ! metropolitan corps _m 7 exclusively loyal1 b o!rs 7 n )\t traitor\s memb]s4 ,"o in/ance w be suffici5t to %[ h[ ext5sive & dang]\s 0 ! disaffection4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,may1 ! ,/4 ,sepul*re's corps1 9 turn ( duty1 took ! gu>d at ,dolph9's ,b>n1 an outpo/ on ! s\?we/ side ( ! metropolis4 ,:ile on ! m>* to ! bridge1 a ,roman ,ca?olic yeoman1 nam$ ,raymond1 ent]$ into conv]sation ) 8 comrade1 a notori\s ,unit$ ,iri%man1 & communicat$ ! secret plot4 ,he told ,j5n+s1 #8t 9 case ( an attack1 :i* 0 h\rly expect$1 & :i* x 0 believ$ he _h previ\sly conc]t$ ) ! rebels1 ! disaffect$ memb]s ( ! corps 7 to massacre _! (fic]s & ! ,prote/ants1 & to deliv] up ! bridge to ! assailants4 ,!y 7 !n to proce$ to ! batt]y 9 ! p>k1 in=m ! gu>d t !y _h be5 defeat$1 ask admittance1 & on be+ let 91 murd] ! gu>d1 take possession ( ! batt]y & ammunition1 & turn x to _! own use4 #8,j5n+s _h be5 sworn a ,unit$ ,iri%man1 & 0 atta*$ to ! cause f republican pr9ciples2 b be+ a ,prote/ant1 & hav+ discov]$ f ! massacres :i* _h tak5 place 9 ! c\nties ( ,dubl91 ,mea?1 & ,kild>e1 t ! extirpation ( 8 own ord] 0 int5d$1 he in=m$ ,lieut5ant ,ma?ur9 ( ! plot2 & he1 hav+ communicat$ x to ! ,gov]nm5t1 ,raymond 0 tak5 up1 tri$1 convict$1 & hang$ on ! ,old ,bridge on ! #a/ ( ,june4' ,z ! ,roman ,ca?olic memb]s ( t corps1 :o =m$ ! majority ( x1 7 discov]$ to be disaffect$1 !y 7 dis>m$ on p>ade ! ,sunday foll[+1 & disb&$4 ,! fe>s ( ! inhabitants ( ! city 7 n abat$ :51 on ! #bf? ( ,may1 ! ,"l ,mayor caus$ ! foll[+ plac>d to be circulat$ ?r\gh\t ! metropolis3-- #8,a ,caution #8,le/ ! innoc5t %\ld suff] = ! guilty4 #8,! ,"l ,mayor reque/s 8 fell[-citiz5s to keep )9 _! h\ses z mu* z !y c1 suitable to _! conv5i5ce1 aft] sunset1 9 ?is "t ( p]il2 z ! /reets %\ld be kept z cle> z possible1 %\ld any tumult or ris+ to support rebellion be attempt$1 9 ord] t ! troops & artill]y may act ) full effect 9 case ( any di/urbance4' ,,! ,,hill ,,( ,,t>a ,at ?is p]iod1 aft] plund]+1 & a commission ( o!r outrages at ,dunboyn1 ! rebels1 f ! bord]s ( ,mea? & ,dubl91 proce$$ 9 ! fir/ in/ance to ,dun%aughl91 & aft]w>ds to ! hill ( ,t>a4 ,_! numb]s _h rapidly increas$2 !re 7 no milit>y p>ties 9 ! imm$iate neighb\rhood2 & un*eck$ & unresi/$1 !y deva/at$ ! c\ntry = miles r\nd _! camp1 to :i* !y c>ri$ an imm5se quantity ( booty4 ,a few corps ( yeomanry /ill rema9$ 9 ! vic9ity1 b !y 7 n suffici5tly num]\s to attack a v /rong & def5sible position4 ,accid5t1 h[ev]1 int]pos$1 & ! royali/s obta9$ ! assi/ance !y requir$4 ,?ree companies ( ! ,reay ,f5cibles1 ) a battalion gun1 7 on ! m>* to ! metropolis1 & halt$ 9 ,navan on ! night ( ! #be? ( ,may4 ,capta9 ,pre/on1 :o comm&$ ! yeomanry ( t t[n1 solicit$ ! co-op]ation ( ,capta9 ,m',clean to de=ce ! rebels4444 #8,aft] go+ "s "t 9 que/ ( ! rebels !y f\nd !m v /rongly po/$ on ,t>a hill1 :]e !y _h be5 f\r h\rs1 & ab\t f\r ?\s& 9 numb]1 :ile ! c\ntry p 7 flock+ to !m 9 great multitudes f e qu>t]4 ,!y _h plund]$ ! h\ses 9 all ! adjac5t c\ntry ( provisions ( e k9d1 & 7 proce$+ to cook _! d9n]s1 hav+ light$ ne>ly =ty fires1 & hoi/$ :ite flags 9 _! camp4 #8,! hill ( ,t>a is v /eep1 & ! upp] "p surr\nd$ by ?ree circul> ,dani% =ts1 ) ramp>ts & fosses2 :ile on ! top lies ! *ur*y>d surr\nd$ ) a wall1 :i* ! rebels reg>d$ z _! citadel1 & consid]$ impregnable4 #8,! k+'s troops1 includ+ ! yeomanry1 might h am\nt$ to ab\t f\r hundr$4 ,z soon z ! rebels p]ceiv$ !m !y put _! hats on ! tops ( _! spikes1 s5t =? "s dreadful yells1 & at ! same "t began to jump1 & put !mselves 9 s+ul> attitudes1 z if bidd+ defiance to _! adv]s>ies4 ,!y !n began to advance1 fir+ at ! same "t1 b 9 an irregul> mann]4 #8,our l9e ( infantry came on ) ! greate/ coolness1 & did n fire a %ot until !y 7 )9 fifty y>ds4 ,"o "p ( ! cavalry1 comm&$ by ,"l ,f+al1 0 ord]$ to ! "r1 ! o!r to ! left1 to prev5t ! l9e f be+ outflank$1 :i* ! enemy attempt$ to accompli%4 ,! rebels made ?ree desp]ate onsets1 & 9 ! la/ laid hold ( ! cannon2 b ! (fic] :o comm&$ ! gun laid ! mat* to x be=e !y c\ld completely surr\nd x1 pro/rat$ t5 or twelve ( ! assailants1 & disp]s$ ! rema9d]4 ,! ,reay ,f5cibles pres]v$ _! l9e1 & fir$ ) z mu* coolness z if !y _h be5 ex]cis+ on a field-day4 #8,at l5g? !y r\t$ ! rebels1 :o fl$ 9 all directions1 hav+ lo/ ab\t f\r hundr$ 9 kill$ & w\nd$4 ,9 _! flight !y ?rew away arms & ammunition1 & ev]y?+ t c\ld encumb] !m4 ,?ree hundr$ horses1 all _! provisions1 arms1 ammunition1 & baggage fell into ! h&s ( ! victors1 ) eight ( ! ,reay ,f5cibles1 :om !y _h tak5 prison]s two days be=e1 & :om !y employ$ to drill !m4 #8,x is to be lam5t$ t ! ,reay ,f5cibles lo/ tw5ty-six m5 9 kill$ & w\nd$1 & ! ,upp] ,kells infantry six m54 #8,! k+'s troops w\ld h rema9$ on ! field all night1 b !y _h n a c>tridge left ei!r = ! gun or small arms1 ,! prison]s1 ( :om !y took a good _m1 in=m$ our (fic]s t _! int5tion 0 to h proce$$ t night to plund] ,navan1 & !n ,kells1 :]e !re 0 a great quantity ( ammunition1 & little or no =ce to protect x2 & t :5 !y _h succe$$ !y expect$1 accord+ to a preconc]t$ plan1 to h be5 jo9$ by a great numb] ( insurg5ts f ,mea?1 ,we/mea?1 ,l\gh1 ,monaghan1 & ,cavan4' ,! defeat ( ! insurg5ts1 & _! complete disp]sion at ,t>a hill & on ! ,curragh1 7 highly advantage\s1 z !y op5$ ! communications nor? & s\? ) ! metropolis1 :i* _h be5 s]i\sly int]rupt$4 ,_m p>tial affairs took place at ?is "t betwe5 ! royali/s & ! rebels 9 ,kild>e1 & b>b>ities on ! "o side produc$ on ! o!r a t]rible retaliation4 ,! insurg5ts burn$ & murd]$ z !y w5t along2 ! troops & yeom5 %ot & hang$ lib]ally 9 return4 ,! record ( crimes inhumanly committ$ & ru?lessly rev5g$ w\ld only disgu/ a read]4 ,:ile ?us ,kild>e 0 exhibit$ = ne>ly a week "o wide blaze ( g5]al insurrection1 ano!r c\nty1 :i* 9 ! annals ( rebellion assum$ aft]w>ds a sangu9>y pre-em95ce1 rema9$ 9 om9\s tranquillity4 ,! /orm bur/ at la/1 & 9 crime & blood%$ ,wex=d left e o!r sc5e ( tumultu>y viol5ce completely 9 ! %ade4 ,,wex=d ,,insurrection ,,& ,,consequ5t ,,atrocities ,wex=d _h long )/ood ! an>*y ( ! evil days4 ,:ile _m c\nties 9 ,irel& 7 disgrac$ by nocturnal robb]y & assass9ation1 committ$ by ,def5d]s & ,unit$ ,iri%m51 = five ye>s previ\s to #8#ig1 x 0 ! pride ( ! ,wex=d g5tlem5 to boa/ t _! c\nty _h rema9$ 9 p]fect tranquillity4 ,b 9 ! autumn & w9t] ( t ye>1 & 9 ! spr+ ( #8#ih1 !re 7 well-gr\nd$ suspicions t ! mass ( ! p _h begun to be infect$ by ^? baneful pr9ciples :i* s9ce prov$ fatal to ! k+dom1 t pikes 7 manufactur$1 & clubs _h be5 =m$1 9 :i* illegal oa?s _h be5 adm9i/]$4 ,9 ,april1 h[ev]1 unequivocal symptoms t a disaffect$ _s actuat$ ! peasantry became evid5t2 & al?\gh ! prie/s lab\r$ h>d to lead ! resid5t g5try to believe t no dang] 0 imp5d+1 & ! p by ?\s&s swore allegiance 9 ! *apels1 & express$ op5 atta*m5t to ! ,gov]nm5t1 !re is too mu* reason to conclude t ! plot _h be5 long 9 prep>ation1 & t ! f]oci\s _s :i* m>k$ ! proce$+s ( ! insurg5ts 0 n ! wild ebullition ( a res5tm5t produc$ by injudici\s sev]ity1 b ! fruits ( a long-*]i%$ antipa?y to ^? :o diss5t$ f !m 9 fai?4 ,x 0 ! explosion ( a frantic ef=t ( ! ,papi/s to /amp out & ext]m9ate _! ,prote/ant fell[-c\ntrym54 ,!re is no d\bt viol5t measures produc$ great exasp]ation1 & t possibly a conciliatory policy might h av]t$ ! outbreak altoge!r4 #8,n above six hundr$ m5 at mo/ ( ! regul> army or militia 7 /ation$ 9 ! c\nty1 ! def5ce ( :i* 0 almo/ ab&on$ to ! troops ( yeom5 & _! supplem5t>ies4 ,! magi/rates 9 sev]al di/ricts employ$ !mselves 9 ord]+ ! seizure1 imprisonm5t1 & :ipp+ ( numb]s ( suspect$ p]sons4 ,^! yeom5 be+ ,prote/ants1 prejudic$ aga9/ ! ,romani/s by tradition>y & o!r acc\nts ( ! =m] cruelties t sect committ$1 fe>+ simil> cruelties 9 case ( insurrection1 & confirm$ 9 ?is fe> by pap]s f\nd 9 ! pockets ( "s prison]s1 conta9+ ! old sangu9>y doctr9es ( ! ,romi% ,*ur*1 :i* au?oris$ ! ext]m9ation ( h]etics1 act$ ) a _s ill-fitt$ to allay religi\s hatr$ & prev5t any feel+ to rebels4 ,,capta9 ,,fa!r ,,john ,,murphy ,,( ,,b\lavogue ,until ,saturday1 ! #bf? ( ,may1 ! flame ( rebellion rema9$ sm\ld]+2 b on t ev5+ ,john ,murphy1 ! curate or coadjutor-prie/ ( ,b\lavogue1 gave ! signal = a g5]al ris+1 :i* 0 too fatally respond$ to4 ,a fire light$ on ! hill ( ,corrigrua 0 answ]$ by ano!r k9dl$ on ,b\lavogue1 & ! rapidity ) :i* ! volcano bur/ appe>s almo/ incr$ible4 ,murphy1 ! rebel g5]al1 0 ! son ( a petty f>m] 9 ! p>i% ( ,f]ns1 :]e he 0 educat$ at a h$ge s*ool kept by a man ( ! "n ( ,gun4 ,x appe>s by 8 te/imonium & diploma1 t he receiv$ holy ord]s at ,seville 9 ,spa9 9 ! ye> #aghe1 & probably graduat$ !re z a doctor ( div9ity1 z he assumes t title 9 8 j\rnal1 :i* 0 dropp$ 9 8 retreat f ,v9eg> ,hill1 & f\nd by ,capta9 ,hugh ,moore ( ! #e? ,dragoons1 aide-de-camp to ,g5]al ,ne$ham4 ,no?+ c\ld be m f]oci\s ?an ! *ur*-militant c>e] ( ?is savage man4 ,e ,prote/ant h\se 9 ! p>i% ( ,kilcormick 0 r$uc$ to a%es1 & su* ( _! un=tunate own]s z c\ld be seiz$ 7 ru?lessly de/roy$4 ,^! outrages proce$$ entirely f a trucul5t disposition--= mo/ly 8 victims 7 m5 :o (f]$ no opposition--& :5 ra%ly attack$ at a place call$ ! ,h>r[1 he beat (f ! ,camol9 cavalry1 & kill$ ,lieut5ant ,bookey :o comm&$ x4 ,:e!r ! demon _s :i* ,murphy aft]w>ds exhibit$ _h be5 provok$ or n is a matt] ( controv]sy2 "s say t 8 h\se & *apel _h be5 burnt be=e he took ! field1 & o!rs z positively d5y x4 ,9 se>*+ ?r\gh ! evid5ce on record dispassionately1 ,i incl9e to ! ,tatt] op9ion1 = :5 8 h\se 0 burn$ ! furniture _h be5 previ\sly remov$ & hidd5 9 a s&-pit1 & :5 8 ve/m5ts 7 br\ght f ! same concealm5t1 ! lead] ( ! loyali/s obs]v$1 9 reply to "s insult+ rem>k1 #8,puni% ! rebel if y c1 b (f] no mock]y to 8 religion4' ,e>ly 9 8 m>tial c>e] ,murphy comm5c$ 8 murd]\s trea*]ies1 de/roy+ ! glebe h\se at ,kyle & murd]+ ! rector ( ,kilmuckridge1 ,doctor ,burr[es1 & 8 family1 "u circum/ances ( peculi> atrocity4 ,! h\se 0 def5d$ ) b>ricades by ! rector & 8 p>i%ion]s at sunrise x 0 attack$ by ab\t five hundr$ rebels4 #8,x 0 vigor\sly def5d$ = "s "t1 _m %ots hav+ be5 fir$ by ! assailants & ! besieg$4 ,at la/ ! rebels set fire to ! out-(fices1 :i* 7 quickly consum$1 & soon aft] to ! dwell+-h\se1 :i* 9 a %ort "t 0 9 a /ate ( conflagration4 ,! rapid spread ( ! flames 9 ! latt] 0 caus$ by ! application ( "s unctu\s combu/ible matt] appli$ to ! doors & w9d[s ( ! h\se1 :i* ! rebels frequ5tly us$ 9 ! c\rse ( ! rebellion4 #8,! besieg$ be+ 9 dang] ( suffocation f ! ?ickness ( ! smoke1 resolv$ to quit ! h\se1 h[ev] p]il\s x might be1 & ?is !y 7 enc\rag$ to d by ,fa!r ,murphy1 :o assur$ !m !y %\ld n be injur$ if !y surr5d]$ !mselves )\t fur!r resi/ance4 ,rely+ on 8 promise !y quitt$ ! h\se1 on :i* ! rebels trea*]\sly murd]$ ,mr4 ,burr[es & sev5 ( 8 p>i%ion]s1 & gave 8 son1 a y\? ( sixte51 s sev]e a w\nd 9 ! belly ) a pike1 t x subsequ5tly caus$ 8 dea?4 ,,c>\sal ,,& ,,plund] ,,at ,,! ,,palace ,,( ,,! ,,bi%op ,,( ,,f]ns ,george ,cruik%ank has seiz$ ?is *>act]i/ic incid5t = "o ( 8 graphic pictures4 ,x w be rememb]$ t ,murphy's fa!r came f ! p>i% ( ,f]ns4 ,! illu/ration is 9 itself suffici5tly graphic1 & fill$ ) pictorial details descriptive ( ! incid5t4 ,maxwell has relat$1 9 ref]5ce to ! plund] ( ! bi%op's palace1 an anecdote connect$ ) x1 :i* m>ks ! total subv]sion ( pr9ciple1 religi\s feel+s1 badly excit$1 w produce4 ,an orphan boy1 :om ! bi%op _h f\nd nak$ & />v+ at ! age ( sev5 ye>s1 & :om he _h f$1 clo!d1 & in/ruct$ aft]w>ds1 0 ! lead] ( ^! m>aud]s1 %[$ !m e valuable article ( furniture1 & assi/$ !m 9 break+ op5 ! cell>4 ,! bi%op's f9e libr>y 0 plund]$ ( its antique folios2 ^! ! rebels conv]t$ into saddles4 ,illu/ration3 #jejj ,,camps ,,( ,,kil?omas ,,& ,,oul>t ,,hills ,! fir/ consequ5ces ( ! ,wex=d ris+ 0 ! assemblage ( two l>ge bodies ( insurg5ts1 ! "o occupy+ ! hill ( ,oul>t1 t5 miles s\?w>d ( ,gorey1 9 ! direction ( ! t[n ( ,wex=d2 ! second tak+ a position n9e miles we/w>d ( ! =m] place1 on a ridge ( ! ,slieve ,buoye m\nta91 call$ ,kil?omas hill4 ,camps 7 e/abli%$ on ! heights1 & an imm5se numb] ( ! peasantry1 includ+ e age & sex1 flock$ imm$iately to jo9 ! rebels4 ,bo? camps 7 attack$1 b ) results pa9fully diff]5t4 ,! g>rison ( ! little t[n ( ,c>new1 consi/+ ( ne>ly ?ree hundr$ yeomanry1 m\nt$ & dism\nt$1 m>*$ boldly aga9/ ! insurg5ts collect$ on ,kil?omas1 r\ghly e/imat$ at ab\t ?ree ?\s& m54 ,al?\gh1 ) fav\rable gr\nd & enorm\s sup]iority ( numb]s1 x might h be5 expect$ t an attempt to dislodge ! rebels f _! position w\ld h fail$1 no?+ c\ld h be5 m successful ?an ! attack1 & ! royali/s obta9$ a bloodless victory4 ,"h aga91 ! unrel5t+ _s ( ! times appe>$1 & a v gallant & d>+ exploit 0 sulli$ by impolitic sev]ity4 ,! attempt to disp]se ! second camp at ,oul>t 0 att5d$ ) consequ5ces n only disa/r\s to ! troops engag$1 b its results caus$ aft]w>ds an imm5sity ( blood%$4 ,?r\gh ! imprud5ce ( an incompet5t comm&+ (fic]1 a v gallant deta*m5t p]i%$1 :ile ! insurg5ts1 enc\rag$ by accid5tal success1 acquir$ a false b dang]\s confid5ce :i* involv$ a fe>ful am\nt ( atrocity1 ) a reaction1 9 _m cases to be excus$1 & 9 m to be lam5t$4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bg? ( ,may1 ,mr4 ,turn] ( ,new=t arriv$ at ,wex=d & ann\nc$ t 8 own h\se _h be5 attack$ & robb$ ( a quantity ( arms1 previ\sly surr5d]$1 & t ! insurrection _h unequivocally brok5 out4 ,intellig5ce pres5tly came 9 ( ! murd]s & atrocities ev]y:]e committ$ 9 ! neighb\rhood1 & also ( ! =mation ( a rebel camp at ,oul>t4 ,?9k+ x advisable to cru% ! outbreak 9 its bir?1 ! yeomanry cavalry proce$$ to sc\r ! c\ntry1 :ile ,capta9 ,foote ) a deta*m5t ( ! ,nor? ,cork militia1 am\nt+ to no m51 rank & file1 m>*$ 9 ! direction ( ! rebel camp2 & 9 r\te to ,oul>t he 0 jo9$ by a troop ( yeomanry cavalry2 h[ev]1 mo/ ( ! yeom5 9 face ( ! enemy prov$ traitors & des]t$ to ! enemy4 ,9 r\gh numb]s1 ! insurg5t =ce might h be5 set d[n at f\r to five ?\s& combatants4 ,al?\gh ! advance 0 made ) e disreg>d ( milit>y caution1 accid5t m ?an det]m9ation enabl$ ! rebels to pr(it f ! gross mismanagem5t ( ! =ce oppos$ to !m4 ,contempt ( an enemy1 :i* creates incaution1 has (t5 prov$ fatal4 ,! rebels fl$ at ! fir/ onset1 & 7 pursu$ at full spe$ by ! militia1 :o 7 s little appreh5sive ( resi/ance1 t no rank or ord] 0 obs]v$4 ,:ile ! rebels 7 mak+ _! escape ) precipitation t[>ds ! nor!rn side ( ! hill1 !y 7 appris$ t a l>ge body ( cavalry _h be5 se5 t morn+ advanc+ aga9/ !m 9 ! opposite direction1 app>5tly ) a design to int]cept _! flight & co-op]ate ) ! militia by a d\ble attack4 ,z ! ,wex=dian insurg5ts z yet 7 totally unacqua9t$ ) w>f>e1 ! onset ( cavalry 01 to ! imag9ations ( _m among !m1 m t]rible ?an t ( infantry4 ,!y !re=e ignorantly suppos$ ! cavalry to be /ill 9 ! neighb\rhood2 & :ile ,fa!r ,john ,murphy exclaim$ t !y mu/ ei!r conqu] or p]i%1 !y turn$ desp]ately aga9/ ! militia1 :o _h n[ arriv$ ne> ! summit1 almo/ brea?less1 & *>g+ !m ) _! pikes1 kill$ ! :ole deta*m5t 9 an in/ant1 except ! lieut5ant-colonel1 a s]geant1 & ?ree privates4 #8,x appe>s1' says ,musgrave1 #8t ! rebels 7 r5d]$ bold & desp]ate by intoxication1 & t f twelve to fifte5 ( !m s+l$ out1 cut (f1 & attack$ ea* ( ! soldi]s1 :o did n resign _! lives b at a de> rate to _! assailants4' ,! consequ5ces ( ?is un=tunate disa/] spe$ily ev9c$ !mselves4 ,numb]s ( ! peasantry :o _h hi!rto rema9$ neutral repair$ to ! camp & jo9$ ! rebel /&>d2 & 9 ! same ratio t ! confid5ce ( ! insurg5ts increas$1 ! _s ( ! royali/s 0 abat$4 ,fe>ful ( an attack by numb]s ( savage m5 "u ! intoxication ( a fir/ success1 ! little g>rison ( ,gorey det]m9$ to retreat at once on ,arkl[2 & ! movem5t 0 conceiv$ & execut$ ) a cel]ity t caus$ ! mo/ afflict+ di/ress to cr[ds ( helpless loyali/s1 :o1 dread+ ! f]ocity ( ! rebels1 ab&on$ _! homes & foll[$ ! retir+ g>rison z !y be/ c\ld2 ! situation ( ^! un=tunates 0 truly deplorable1 & _! subsequ5t suff]+s pitiable 9 ! extreme4 ,,de/ruction ,,( ,,! ,,*ur* ,,at ,,enniscor?y ,flu%$ ) success1 ,murphy1 ! fight+ prie/ ( ,b\lavogue1 n[ turn$ 8 att5tion to ! t[n ( ,enniscor?y1 six miles di/ant f 8 encampm5t4 ,its possession w\ld be important2 & z ! g>rison am\nt$ only to ab\t ?ree hundr$ m51 ( :om a hundr$ 7 ,nor? ,cork ,militia & ! rema9d] local yeomanry1 !re 0 e reason to believe t an op5 t[n1 accessible 9 _m qu>t]s & protect$ by a feeble g>rison1 w\ld (f] to ! ov]:elm+ masses :i* %\ld assail x a %ort & unavail+ def5ce4 ,accord+ly1 ,fa!r ,murphy det]m9$ to attack ! place1 & he c>ri$ 8 resolution into effect e>ly on ! aft]noon ( ! #bh? ( ,may4 ,f its dang]\s vic9ity to ! rebel encampm5t ! g>rison ( ! t[n appreh5d$1 naturally en\gh1 t ! fir/ ef=t ( ! victori\s insurg5ts w\ld be direct$ aga9/ !m1 & !y 7 oblig$1 9 consequ5ce1 to be vigilant & prep>$4 ,! duty ( patroll+ & giv+ pickets 0 !re=e mo/ h>ass+2 = ?ree days & nights !y _h be5 cont9ually "u arms2 b ?\gh worn out & exhau/$1 :ile reports & appe>ances 7 mo/ disc\rag+1 !y det]m9$ nev]!less to (f] a gallant def5ce1 & nobly !y realis$ _! resolution4 ,c]ta9 intellig5ce hav+ be5 receiv$ on ! morn+ ( ! #bh? t ! t[n w\ld be attack$ e>ly t aft]noon1 ! drums beat to arms & ! g>rison took ! po/s previ\sly assign$ to !m4 ,! ,nor? ,cork ,militia occupi$ ! bridge1 a cavalry corps hold+ ! /reet connect+ x ) ! t[n1 :ile ! ,duffry gate hill1 ^u ! ,c>l[ road1 0 protect$ by ! yeomanry & infantry4 ,! m>ket-h\se & ca/le _h ea* a s]geant's gu>d allott$ = its def5ce4 ,! gr\nd tak5 up by ! yeomanry 0 ?ree or f\r hundr$ y>ds 9 front ( ! ,duffry gate1 & on t po9t ! rebels made _! op5+ attack4 ,on p]ceiv+ ! yeomanry 9 l9e1 ! insurg5t column halt$ & deploy$1 ext5d+ l>gely to ! "r & left1 to outflank ! small body 9 _! front & cut x f ! t[n4 ,?is done1 !y advanc$1 driv+ cattle 9 _! front1 & at ! same "t op5+ a heavy & well-direct$ fire4 7,z ! c\nty ( ,wex=d ab\nds ) wat]-f[l1 ! occupation ( a f[l] is s pr(itable t numb]s ( ! l[] class ( p are n only exp]ts 9 ! use ( fire-arms1 b excell5t m>ksm547 ,! yeomanry repli$ to x ) effect1 b dread+1 f ! ext5sion ( ! rebel w+s1 t !y %\ld be ultimately turn$1 !y retir$ into ! t[n1 cov]$ by a *>ge ( cavalry1 :i* disp]s$ a body t press$ !m too closely1 b inflict$ on ! gallant horsem5 a v heavy loss4 ,! suburbs & ! t[n itself 7 n[ on fire4 ,a numb] ( ! assailants _h got 9 ?r\gh by-ways unp]ceiv$1 ! rebel inhabitants fir$ on ! royali/s f _! w9d[s 7_m lives ( (fic]s 7 ?us pick$ (f 9 ambuscade71 :ile1 repuls$ f an attempt ^u ! bridge1 ! insurg5ts attempt$ to =d ! riv] beyond ! rea* ( ! fire ( ! ,nor? ,cork ,militia4 ,press$ by numb]s totally disproportionate1 ! yeomanry ob/9ately held _! gr\nd1 & al?\gh suff]+ heavily !mselves1 !y *e]$ z !y obs]v$ t _! own heavy & well-support$ fusilade cut d[n ! head ( ! rebel column & *eck$ its advance4 #8,! /reets1' relates ,musgrave1 #87 entirely involv$ 9 smoke1 s t ! yeom5 c\ld n p]ceive ! rebels till !y 7 *>g$ by _! pikes4 ,! flames f ! h\ses at ea* side ( ! /reet 7 s great z to unite & =m a fi]y ar*1 by :i* _! hair 0 s+$ & ! be>-sk9 9 _! caps 0 burnt4 ,! loyali/s1 bravely disput+ e in* ( gr\nd1 retreat$ to ! m>ket-h\se1 an op5 space l a squ>e1 :]e !y made a det]m9$ /& & kill$ great numb]s ( ! enemy4 ,by ?is ef=t ! loyali/s turn$ ! scale & drove ! rebels completely out ( ! t[n1 ! /reets ( :i* at ea* side ( ! riv] pres5t$ an awful sc5e ( conflagration4 ,:ile ! troops 7 ?us engag$ 9 ! s\? side ( ! t[n1 ano!r body ( ! rebels cross$ ! riv]1 ab\t ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile above ! bridge1 b 7 soon r\t$ by ,capta9 ,sn[e4 ,on ?is occasion 8 m5 %[$ great dext]ity z m>ksm51 seldom fail+ to br+ d[n su* individual rebels z !y aim$ at4 ,capta9 ,sn[e !n ord]$ ,capta9 ,ri*>ds to *>ge1 :i* he did mo/ effectually1 b ) heavy loss 9 kill$ & w\nd$4 #8,z a p>ty ( ! rebels1 :i* came f ,v9eg> ,hill t[>ds ! glebe1 /ill rema9$ unassail$ & _! numb]s seem$ increas+1 !y 7 attack$ by ,capta9 ,drury1 ) half a company ( ! ,nor? ,cork ,militia1 & disp]s$ ) consid]able slaught]4' ,?us end$ an action :i* la/$ m ?an ?ree h\rs1 f\ght on a v hot day1 9 ! mid/ ( a burn+ t[n1 ! disaffect$ inhabitants ( :i* set fire to _! own h\ses to annoy ! loyali/s1 & fir$ on !m f _! w9d[s ) deadly effect1 pick+ out ! loyali/ lead]s4 ,9 ?is action ! yeom5 & ,prote/ant inhabitants p]=m$ prodigies ( val\r 9 support ( ! con/itution & 9 def5ce ( _! prop]ty & _! families4 #8,x 0 g5]ally believ$ t n less ?an five hundr$ ( ! rebels 7 kill$ or w\nd$4 ,! banks ( ! riv] & ! isl& 9 x 7 /rew$ ) _! dead bodies1 & numb]s ( !m fell 9 ! /reets4 ,to keep up ! c\rage ( ! insurg5ts e artifice 0 us$2 = ev5 wom51 z if ins5sible ( dang]1 7 se5 9 ! mid/ ( ! c>nage adm9i/]+ :iskey to _! rebel fri5ds4' ,9 ?is mo/ gallant def5ce ! loss su/a9$ by ! g>rison fell *iefly on ! yeomanry & loyali/s2 ne>ly a ?ird ( ! :ole am\nt employ$ 7 plac$ hors de combat1 ! great] proportion be+ sla94 ,aft] ! rebels 7 repuls$1 ! necessity ( an in/ant retreat became app>5t4 ,! t[n 0 on fire1 & no long] t5able by a g>rison equally r$uc$ 9 /r5g? & numb]s1 ! insurg5ts 7 hang+ 9 an imm5se =ce ab\t ! t[n1 a night attack seem$ almo/ c]ta91 & no hope c\ld be held out t "u exi/+ circum/ances x c\ld be repuls$4 ,a c\ncil ( w> 0 held1 &1 aft] mature delib]ation1 x 0 resolv$ to ab&on ! t[n & m>* on ,wex=d by ! ea/]n side ( ! riv]1 by ,/4 ,john's4 #8,f ! sudd5ness ( ! retreat1 only a few ( ! ,prote/ant inhabitants c\ld accompany ! troops1 & !y c\ld c>ry ) !m no o!r com=ts or necess>ies b ! app>el :i* !y wore4 ,imag9ation _c =m a m tragic sc5e ?an ! melan*oly tra9 ( fugitives1 ( :om "s 7 s helpless f _! w\nds1 f sickness1 ! feebl5ess ( old age or infancy1 t !y c\ld n h effect$ _! escape _h n ! yeom5 cavalry m\nt$ !m on _! horses4 ,"s p>5ts 7 r$uc$ to ! dreadful necessity ( leav+ _! infants 9 cottages on ! roadside1 ) b fa9t hope ( ev] see+ !m aga94 #8,! t[n1 ! morn+ aft] ! rebels got possession ( x1 pres5t$ a dreadful sc5e ( c>nage & conflagration2 _m bodies 7 ly+ dead 9 ! /reets1 & o!rs groan+ 9 ! agonies ( dea?2 "s p>ts ( ! place 7 entirely consum$1 & 9 o!rs ! flames cont9u$ to rage ) inext+ui%able fury4 ,no less ?an #dgh dwell+-h\ses & cab9s 7 burn$ 9 ! t[n & its suburbs1 besides a great numb] ( /ores1 malt-h\ses1 & out-(fices4' ,! rebel entrance ( ! t[n 0 m>k$ by ! atrocities ( a b>b>\s =ce1 irritat$ by resi/ance1 & n[ excit$ by ! accid5tal success :i* circum/ances _h giv5 !m4 ,,an ,,act ,,( ,,v5geance ,9 ! _s ( %e] de/ructiv5ess ! rebels turn$ _! ex]tions to wreck+ ! ,prote/ant *ur*4 ,our arti/ has graphically pictur$ ! wild & lurid spectacle att5d+ ! wilful de/ruction ( ! *ur* at ,enniscor?y2 ve/m5ts1 b5*es1 ! organ1 ! pulpit1 ,bibles1 & *ur* furniture 7 devot$ to fe$ ! flames & make a bonfire2 mean:ile ! triumphant insurg5ts are %[n c>ry+ (f ! *ur* bell z a trophy1 :i* we f9d set up subsequ5tly1 a prom95t feature ( ! va/ rebel camp 9 ! vic9ity4 ,illu/ration3 #jejf ,,! ,,camp ,,on ,,v9eg> ,,hill ,imm$iately aft] obta9+ possession ( ,enniscor?y ! rebels proce$$ to =m an ext5sive encampm5t on ,v9eg> ,hill1 f :i* ! t[n1 aft] its seizure1 0 g>rison$ by rebel reliefs1 s5t d[n f headqu>t]s on ! m\nta94 ,imm5se numb]s ( ! peasantry flock$ to ?is camp1 & 9 a few days x 0 believ$ t fully t5 ?\s& m5 7 !re collect$4 ,z ?is 0 ! po9t on :i* ! insurg5ts conc5trat$ 9 great] =ce & = a long] "t ?an on any o!r dur+ ! brief p]iod t elaps$ f ! meute to its f9al suppression1 & z x 0 also1 unhappily1 ! sc5e1 7 its atrocities record$1 t w\ld picture civil w> 9 revolt+ col\rs--:i* may be fanci$ b n detail$--x may be int]e/+ "h to describe its local position & ! appe>ance x !n pres5t$4 ,9 a milit>y po9t ( view ,v9eg> ,hill is /rong4 ,high gr\nds1 gradually ris+1 are cr[n$ by a cone ( bold asc5t1 :ile ! c\ntry b5ea?1 be+ cultivat$ fields1 is divid$ into num]\s enclosures1 & int]sect$ by /one walls1 h$ges1 & tr5*es4 ,on ! apex ( ! hill /ood ! ru9s ( a w9dmill2 r\nd ! upp] height "s rude field-works 7 ?r[n up1 z well z on a l[] ridge :i* ! rebels occupi$ z "p ( _! position4 ,= def5ce by irregul> troops1 :o tru/$ r to numb]s ?an to discipl9e1 ,v9eg> ,hill 0 p>ticul>ly fav\rable1 = ! num]\s enclosures af=d$ safe cov] = skirmi%]s1 :o c\ld ) p]fect impunity sev]ely annoy any columns advanc+ to assail ! hill1 & oblige an enemy to feel 8 way ) caution4 ,good roads w\nd r\nd ! base ( ! position1 & a comm& ( ! ,slaney add$ to its milit>y value4 ,its local appe>ance 0 s+ul> & picturesque1 & p]fectly 9 keep+ ) a wild & gu]illa sort ( w>f>e4 ,al?\gh ! wea!r 0 p>ticul>ly hot & night b nom9al1 a "p ( ! insurg5ts plac$ !mselves "u cov]1 & ! position exhibit$ r ! v>i$ col\r+ ( an ,indian camp ?an ! dazzl+ :it5ess ( #8! t5t$ field4' ,wattles--z ?9 & flexible poles are t]m$ 9 ,iri% p>lance--7 ov]hung ) blankets1 tableclo?s1 *9tz furniture1 & w9d[ curta9s1 plund]$ f ! surr\nd+ neighb\rhood1 :ile 9 ! c5tre1 f ! top ( ! ru9$ w9dmill1 a gre5 flag #8d>$ ! battle & ! breeze4' ,a few guns & swivels 7 rudely plac$ 9 batt]y1 & 9 :atev] else ! rebel executive might h be5 defici5t1 _! commiss>iat1 z ! figures & records %[1 0 c>efully att5d$ to4 ,a local bo>d ( field (fic]s assembl$ e day1 & aft] _! delib]ations ! l>d]s & cell>s ( ! neighb\r+ g5try 7 put into ext5sive requisition4 ,v9eg> ,hill 0 bett] provid$ ) rude accommodations ?an any ( ! insurg5t /ations1 = ! heights on :i* ! rebel masses h]d$ 7 g5]ally m]e biv\acs1 hurri$ly tak5 up & z sudd5ly ab&on$4 ,^! po/s !y t]m$ camps1 ?\gh !y 7 de/itute ( t5ts1 except a few = _! *iefs1 :ile ! p rema9$ 9 ! op5 air 9 va/ multitudes1 m5 & wom5 promiscu\sly1 "s ly+ cov]$ ) blankets at night1 & "s )\t o!r cov]+ ?an ! clo!s :i* !y wore dur+ ! day4 ,?is mode ( w>f>e 0 fav\r$ by an un9t]rupt$ cont9uance ( dry & w>m wea!r1 to su* a l5g? ( "t z is v unusual 9 ,irel& 9 t season1 or any season ( ! ye>4 ,?is 0 reg>d$ by ! rebels z a p>ticul> int]position ( ,provid5ce 9 _! fav\r1 & "s among !m are said to h decl>$1 9 a prophetic tone1 t n a drop ( ra9 0 to fall until !y %\ld be ma/]s ( all ,irel&4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! same 0 consid]$ by ! fugitive loyali/s z a m]ciful fav\r ( ,heav51 s9ce bad wea!r mu/ h mis]ably augm5t$ _! di/ress & caus$ ! dea? ( _m4 ,9 ^! encampm5ts or /ations1 among su* cr[ds ( riot\s1 undiscipl9$ m51 "u no regul> au?ority1 ! greate/ disord] may be suppos$ to h prevail$4 ,(t5 :5 a rebel 0 9 a s\nd sleep 9 ! night he 0 robb$ by "s associate ( 8 gun or "s article consid]$ valuable2 & h5ce to sleep flat on ! belly1 ) ! hat & %oes ti$ "u ! brea/ = ! prev5tion ( /eal?1 0 ! g5]al cu/om4 ,illu/ration3 #jead ,,! ,,camp ,,on ,,v9eg> ,,hill #8,! camp at ,v9eg> ,hill pres5t$ a dreadful sc5e ( confusion & upro>4 ,a numb] ( female rebels1 m vehem5t ?an ! male1 7 m>*+ out to meet ! army f ,newt[n ,b>ry2 ?is 0 a l>ge body :i* ,fa!r ,ro*e l$ f ,v9eg> ,hill to ! attack ( t t[n1 :i* took place ! #a/ ( ,june4 ,great numb]s ( wom5 7 9 ! camp4 ,"s m5 7 employ$ 9 kill+ cattle & 9 boil+ !m 9 pieces 9 l>ge copp] brew+-pans2 o!rs 7 dr9k+1 curs+1 & swe>+2 _m ( !m 7 play+ on v>i\s musical in/rum5ts :i* !y _h acquir$ by plund] 9 ! adjac5t ,prote/ant h\ses1 ! :ole produc+ a mo/ disagreeable & b>b>\s dissonance4'--,visit to ! ,camp1 ,rossit]s ,affidavit1 pr9t$ 9 ,musgrave's ,app5dix1 ,no4 ,,xx4 ,!y 7 9 no?+ m irregul> ?an 9 ! cook+ ( provisions1 _m ( !m cutt+ pieces at r&om out ( cattle sc>cely dead )\t wait+ to dismemb] !m1 & roa/+ ^? pieces on ! po9ts ( _! pikes1 ) ! p>ts ( ! hide :i* belong$ to !m /ill atta*$4 ,! heads ( cattle 7 seldom eat51 b g5]ally left to rot on ! surface ( ! gr\nd1 z 7 (t5 l>ge portions ( ! c>cases aft] a few pieces _h be5 cut away4 ,f ?is practice ! decay ( animal matt] 0 rapid1 & ! /5* ( ! encampm5t 9 a few days became intol]able4 ,,! ,,fatal ,,pass ,,( ,,tubb]ne]+ ,?is incid5t1 "o ( ! mo/ fatal episodes ( ! insurrection1 0 due1 l sev]al o!rs rec\nt$1 to ! incompet5ce ( ! lead]s2 a f9e body ( m5 7 ?us sacrific$1 & ! situation ( ! loyali/s 0 aggravat$ 9 consequ5ce4 ,! ab&onm5t ( ,wex=d foll[$ ! succession ( milit>y mi/akes4 ,! peasantry1 h\nd$ on by trucul5t prie/s & f]oci\s p>tisans1 committ$ e enormity :i* c be imag9$1 :ile ! royali/s & yeomanry emulat$ ?is abom9able cruelty1 &1 "u ! "n ( loyalty1 too frequ5tly p]petrat$ wanton & savage reprisals4 ,confid5ce betwe5 m5 0 end$1 & :ile ! rebels dissimulat$ to obta9 _! end1 ! royali/1 %ield$ by ! h& ( p[] /ill pr$om9ant1 robb$ & slaught]$ #89 ! k+'s "n4' ,on bo? sides !re 7 viol5ce & trea*]y4 ,x 0 an unholy conte/1 & :ile ,popi% massacres 7 revolt+1 x _c be d5i$ t ,prote/ant atrocities 7 nei!r #8few nor f> betwe54' ,colonel ,walpole 0 deta*$ f ,dubl9 to re9=ce ,g5]al ,l(tus1 t on 8 junction he arrogat$ = himself an indep5d5t comm&1 t x 0 culpably acc$$ to1 t he 0 ambiti\s to fight an action )\t delay1 & t to oblige a m9ion ( a ,"l-,lieut5ant an attack on ! rebel position1 ! hill ( ,ballymore1 0 plann$1 x be+ consid]$ ! safe/ me?od ( gratify+ #8a c>pet-knight' ^: s]vices _h z vet be5 conf9$ to ! duties ( ! draw+-room4 ,! result may be imag9$4 ,walpole l$ 8 f9e division into a well-prep>$ ambuscade 9 ! fatal pass ( ,tubb]ne]+1 ! guns 7 tak51 ! comm&]s %ot4 #8,sudd5ly f ! enclosures a wild yell bur/ =?1 accompani$ by a /ream ( musketry4 ,colonel ,walpole fell on ! fir/ fire2 ! confusion 0 trem5d\s1 & to fight or retreat impossible4 ,! height & numb] ( ! f5ces on e side made ! gr\nd mo/ fav\rable = irregul> & desultory w>f>e1 z ! long pikes ( ! rebels rea*$ ne>ly across ! n>r[ road1 & ^? ( ! di/ract$ soldi]s :o escap$ ! fir/ close fire 7 p]=at$ f beh9d ! h$ges' by invisible oppon5ts4 ,! surprise ( ! troops 0 complete1 dragoons & infantry 7 ?r[n 9 helpless disord] on ea* o!r1 & a sc5e ( but*]y ensu$4 ,! column 0 n[ completely surr\nd$1 discipl9e unavail+2 an attempt made by a deta*m5t ( ! #d? ,dragoon ,gu>ds to turn ! enemy's "r flank fail$4 ,aft] hav+ su/a9$ ! attack = ab\t ?ree-qu>t]s ( an h\r ) consid]able disadvantage on ! "p ( ! k+'s troops1 & hav+ lo/ _! comm&] & ?ree pieces ( artill]y1 :i* 7 imm$iately turn$ aga9/ !m1 a retreat began 9 all ! confusion :i* might be expect$ f raw & inexp]i5c$ troops4 #8,! rebels press$ !m h>d1 a g5]al dismay took place1 :i* w\ld probably h be5 fatal to ! :ole ( ! column _h n ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,cope ( ! ,armagh ,militia1 :o _h be5 =tunately 9 ! re> ( ! column ) a deta*m5t ( 8 own regim5t1 ralli$ & =m$ !m on ! road to imp$e ! progress ( ! enemy4 ,he gallantly disput$ e in* ( x = ?ree miles4 ,to ?is small b& ( brave m51 "u ! comm& ( a cool & gallant (fic]1 ! safety ( ^? :o escap$ on t disa/r\s day may be entirely attribut$4 #8,walpole1 a m]e ,ca/le atta*e1 _h be5 v improp]ly employ$ to collect :at troops c\ld be sp>$ f ,naas1 ,kilcull51 & ,balt+las to re9=ce ,g5]al ,l(tus4444 ,walpole assum$ ! duties ( 8 sup]ior1 plann$ ridicul\s attacks1 & f9ally sacrific$ "o ( ! f9e/ deta*m5ts 9 ! field4' ,,! ,,loyal ,,little ,,drumm]-,,boy ,musgrave has ?us relat$ ! t\*+ incid5t ( :i* ,george ,cruik%ank has made an effective picture3--#8,a drumm]1 nam$ ,hunt]1 ( ! ,antrim regim5t1 only "s twelve ye>s old1 fell into ! h&s ( ! rebels 9 ! un=tunate affair 9 :i* ,colonel ,walpole lo/ 8 life4 ,he c>ri$ 8 drum ) him1 & :5 conduct$ to ! t[n ( ,gorey ) "s o!r prison]s1 be+ ord]$ to beat x1 actuat$ by a _s ( en?usia/ic loyalty1 he exclaim$1 8,t ! ,k+'s drum %\ld nev] be beat5 = rebels10 & at ! same in/ant leap$ on ! head & broke ?r\gh ! p>*m5t4 ,! inhuman villa9s1 call\s to admiration ( an h]oic act ev5 9 an enemy1 in/antly p]=at$ 8 body ) pikes4' ,illu/ration3 #jebb ,! consequ5ces ( ! slaught] at ,tubb]ne]+ 7 precisely su* z might be expect$4 ,! royali/s lo/ he>t1 & ! insurg5ts acquir$ a dang]\s audacity4 ,e ,prote/ant ab&on$ home & prop]ty 9 despair1 & m ?an a ?\s& individuals fl$ f _! once happy dwell+s1 ) wives & *ildr51 &1 )\t food or %elt]1 endeav\r$ to seek safety else:]e1 & obta9 eleemosyn>y support f ^? :o /ill possess$ a home4 ,9 ! fir/ place all1 soldi]s & civilians alike1 fell back to ,arkl[1 b1 feel+ !mselves insecure ev5 !re1 ! retreat 0 cont9u$ to ,wickl[4 ,z we h se51 ! results ( ! insurg5t success react$ mo/ disa/r\sly2 ! rebels at once became ma/]s ( ,gorey1 & to ! army ( ,iri% lib]ty 9 #8#ih ! conque/ ( ?is t[n prov$ ! rev]se ( advantage\s to ! captors4 ,,insurg5t ,,occupation ,,( ,,gorey ,= five days !y halt$ 9 & ab\t ! t[n1 dr9k+ & pillag+1 de/roy+ prop]ty n portable1 &1 z at ,enniscor?y1 visit+ _! v5geance on ! *ur*4 ,_h _! fury be5 exp5d$ on ! build+ alone x w\ld h be5 a matt] ( little import1 b unhappily ! conte/ _h n[ tak5 a religi\s col\r+1 s rancor\s & sangu9>y t blood alone c\ld satisfy p>ty hatr$ & ?ir/ = v5geance1 & ! be/ int]e/s ( ! cause itself 7 sacrific$ to /upid & unproductive brutalities1 f :i* gray hairs af=d$ no protection1 nor boyhood c\ld claim no immunity4 ,to satisfy ?is ins5sate v5geance ^u in(f5sive victims1 milit>y exp$i5cy 0 disreg>d$1 & important advantages lo/ sight ( & utt]ly sacrific$4 ,! ,,ms4 ,j\rnal ( a ,field ,(fic]1 9 e s5se an invaluable guide to ! true situation ( ^? affairs :i* come )9 ! obs]vations ( ?is ke5 pr(essional critic1 dwells conclusively on ?is po9t3 #8,provid5tially1 ! rebels _h too _m comm&]s2 ^? ( ! ,wex=d =ce be+ mo/ly prie/s1 _! att5tion 0 m direct$ to ! int]e/s ( _! *ur* by purg+ ! l& ( h]etics ?an to ! conc]ns ( ! 8,iri% ,republic10 :i* ! nor!rn lead]s _h 9 view4 ,consequ5tly "t 0 wa/$ 9 collect+ & pik+ ,prote/ants1 :i* might h be5 employ$ ) f> great] advantage to ! cause4' ,,! ,,battle ,,( ,,ross ,! op]ations ( ! rebel armies :i* we h already detail$1 namely1 ! attempt on ,newt[n ,b>ry by ! corps "u ,fa!r ,ke>ns1 & t on ,gorey by ! insurg5ts "u ! two ,murphys & ,p]ry ( ,in*1 ) ! int]v5+ occurr5ce ( ,walpole's defeat at ,tubb]ne]+1 mu/ be connect$ by a simultane\s transaction1 probably1 9 milit>y importance1 ! mo/ int]e/+ :i* m>k$ ! outbreak4 ,! /ronge/ ( ! insurg5t corps _h assembl$ on ! hill ( ,c>rickbyrne1 "u ! *ief comm& ( ,b4 ,baganel ,h>vey1 ) ,fa!r ,ro*e act+ en second4 ,_! encampm5t 0 six miles f ! t[n ( ,ross1 ( :i* x 0 _! fir/ & greate/ object to obta9 possession4 ,! dang]\s proximity ( ! rebel ho/ _h caus$ al>m = ! safety ( ! t[n1 &1 consequ5tly1 ! g>rison _h be5 /r5g!n$4 ,on ! #e? ( ,june ! ,c\nty ,dubl9 ,militia1 comm&$ by ! popul>ly belov$ ,"l ,m\ntjoy1 ) deta*m5ts f ! ,cl>e1 ,donegal1 & ,mea? ,militia1 #e? ,dragoons1 ,midlo?ian ,f5cibles1 & ,engli% ,artill]y1 occupi$ ! place--a =ce am\nt+ to #adjj m5 ( all arms1 ( :i* #aej 7 yeom54 ,g5]al ,johnson1 a vet]an (fic]1 comm&$1 & 8 h]oic ex]tions won ! day1 & mu/ %$ a la/+ lu/re ^u 8 reputation z a c\rage\s & able lead]4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #d? ,june ! rebel camp at ,c>rick-byrne broke up1 & ! insurg5ts mov$ bodily to ,corbe?ill1 )9 a mile & a half ( ,ross4 ,! rebel hordes #8mov$ by p>i%es & b>onies1 ea* hav+ a p>ticul> /&>d2 9 _! way !y /opp$ at a *apel1 :]e mass 0 said at ! head ( ea* column by prie/s1 :o spr9kl$ an abundance ( holy wat] on !m4'--,musgrave4 ,aft] driv+ 9 a di/ant outpo/ !y biv\ack$ on ,corbe?ill = ! night4 ,! royali/s1 fe>+ a surprise1 rema9$ "u arms1 ! infantry & guns 9 position on ! s\!rn & ea/]n faces ( ! t[n1 ! yeoman infantry hold+ ! bridge1 & ! cavalry =m$ on ! quay4 ,night pass$1 h[ev]1 )\t al>m2 & x 0 f\r o'clock on ! morn+ ( ! #e? be=e ,baganel ,h>vey1 :o _h be5 a few days be=e elect$ to ! *ief comm&1 s5t a =mal summons to ,g5]al ,johnson1 :i* un=tunately 7z "s say7 0 n deliv]$4 ,furlong1 ! rebel lead]1 :o c>ri$ x1 0 %ot1 ?r\gh ! ignorance ( ! advanc$ s5try1 :o paid no respect to a :ite h&k]*ief he wav$ on approa*+ ! outpo/s4 ,! ,,ms4 ,j\rnal ( a ,field ,(fic] sums up ! actual milit>y situation3 #8,! movem5t ^u ,ross %[$ "s head on ! "p ( ,baganel ,h>vey1 ! object be+ to =ce ! pr9cipal passage ( ! ,b>r[1 &1 9 conjunction ) ! insurg5ts ( ,kilk5ny1 be> d[n ^u ,wat]=d1 :i* 0 !n v disaffect$1 weakly g>rison$1 & pres5t$ /rong temptations 9 ! way ( plund]4 ,b ,h>vey _h no idea ( attack+ ,ross :5 t ev5t took place1 & !re 7 evid5tly no prep>ations made = x4 ,h>vey expect$1 & ) reason1 t ! appe>ance ( 8 masses on ! hills :i* dom9e]$ ! t[n w\ld h secur$ ! active co-op]ation ( ! ,kilk5ny m5 f ! o!r side ( ! ,b>r[4 ,& ?is w\ld h be5 ! case _h "t all[$ x1 b ,furlong 0 a popul> lead] among ! rebels1 & :5 he 0 %ot by a s5t9el at ! outpo/ ! mass ( ! rebels1 madd5$ by ! occurr5ce1 ru%$ by a sudd5 impulse1 9 a mighty b disord]$ torr5t1 along "o side ( ! road on ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate1 in/ead ( mak+ a comb9$ movem5t on an op5 t[n1 by :i* facility ( approa* & enorm\s prepond]ance 9 numb]s c\ld n b h succe$$4' ,?is argum5t is support$ by ! communication :i* ,furlong c>ri$4 ,on se>*+ ! pockets ( ! dead man ! foll[+ c>tel 0 f\nd3-- ,sir--,z a fri5d to humanity ,i reque/ y w surr5d] ! t[n ( ,ross to ! ,wex=d =ces1 n[ assembl$ aga9/ t t[n4 ,y\r resi/ance w b provoke rap9e & plund]1 to ! ru9 ( ! mo/ innoc5t4 ,flu%$ ) victory1 ! ,wex=d =ces1 n[ innum]able & irresi/ible1 w n be controll$ if !y meet ) resi/ance4 ,to prev5t1 !re=e1 ! total ru9 ( all prop]ty 9 ! t[n ,i urge y to a spe$y surr5d]1 :i* y w be =c$ to 9 a few h\rs1 ) loss & blood%$1 z y are surr\nd$ on all sides4 ,y\r answ] is requir$ 9 f\r h\rs4 ,mr4 ,furlong c>ries ?is lett]1 & w br+ ! answ]4--,i am1 ,sir1 ,b4 ,b4 ,h>vey1 ,g5]al comm&+1 etc41 etc4 ,camp at ,corbe?ill1 half-pa/ ?ree o'clock morn+1 ,june #e1 #agih4 ,! dea? ( ,furlong is said to h precipitat$ ! attack1 = imm$iately aft]w>ds ! rebels mov$ =w>d 9 d5se masses1 *e]+ & yell+1 & direct+ _! m>* on ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate4 ,! advance ( ?is arm$ multitude--by "s e/imat$ z f #bj1jjj to #be1jjj m5--0 describ$ to me by an eye-witness z ! mo/ s+ul> spectacle imag9able4 ,! irregul>ity ( _! array--p>tly 9 close column & p>tly 9 l9e--_h ! effect ( display+ _! enorm\s /r5g? to full advantage2 :ile ! pres5ce ( sev]al prie/s1 :o 7 obs]v$ flitt+ ?r\gh _! ranks & h>angu+ _! delud$ foll[]s ) c]ta9 assurances ( victory1 inspir$ an en?usia/ic fanaticism1 :i* bl9d$ !m to dang] & r5d]$ !m additionally =midable4 ,!y pu%$ =w>d f\r guns & a cl\d ( muskete]s1 "s 9 ext5d$ ord]1 & o!rs head+ ! pikem51 ^: cr[d$ columns occupi$ ! :ole road1 f> z ! eye c\ld range4 ,z might h be5 expect$1 ! pickets 7 r\ghly driv5 91 &1 9 a wild ru% made by ! rebels on ! troops 9 front ( ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate1 ! latt] 7 oblig$ to rec$e1 & "o ( ! guns 0 captur$4 ,9 turn1 h[ev]1 ! troops ralli$ & drove back ! insurg5ts1 &1 p]ceiv+ _! un/ead9ess :5 mobb$ toge!r 9 ! repulse1 ,g5]al ,johnson ord]$ ! #e? ,dragoons to *>ge4 ,= cavalry effect ! gr\nd 0 totally un suite1 ! num]\s f5ces enabl+ ! rebels to avoid ! *>ge1 :ile1 protect$ !mselves1 !y inflict$ a heavy loss on m5 :o v gallantly1 b v ineffectively1 _h ?us assail$ !m at disadvantage4 ,an entrance to ! t[n 0 ga9$1 & :ile "s ( ! rebels fir$ ! h\ses1 o!rs pu%$ =w>d t[>ds ! bridge4 ,b ! advance by ,neville ,/reet 0 swept by ! /eady fire ( a gun plac$ 9 ! m>ket-place1 :i* look$ directly d[n ! approa*4 ,not)/&+ ! murd]\s fire :i* fell on a d5se mass ( m51 w$g$ toge!r 9 a n>r[ /reet1 & :i* %ore ! head ( ! column d[n z frequ5tly z x came =w>d1 o!rs succe$$ ^? :o fell1 & fre% numb]s mom5t>ily appe>$4 ,! troops1 t]rifi$ at ! arm$ cr[ds :o sw>m$ ?r\gh ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate1 & :o1 madd5$ by inebriety & fanaticism1 seem$ r to c\rt dea? ?an avoid x1 ! def5d]s at la/ despair+ ( (f]+ a long] resi/ance aga9/ myriad hordes ( infuriat$ fi5ds1 retreat$ across ! bridge4 ,,battle ,,( ,,ross--#8,,come ,,on1 ,,boys6 ,,h] ,,m\?',s ,,/opp$6' ,george ,cruik%ank1 ) 8 native g5ius = select+ effective & s5sational episodes = pictorial del9eation1 has seiz$ an actual incid5t :i* m resembles ! ef=t ( a romanc]'s imag9ation ?an an actuality ( /]n w>f>e4 ,! illu/ration is f\nd$ ^u "o ( ! p>agraphs giv5 by ,maxwell 9 confirmation ( 8 /atem5t t ! hordes ( rebels app>5tly c\rt$ de/ruction r ?an safety4 ,illu/ration3 #jecj ,says our hi/orical au?ority3--#8,"o rebel1 embold5$ by fanaticism & drunk5ness1 advanc$ be=e 8 comrades1 seiz$ a gun1 cramm$ 8 hat & wig into x1 & cri$ out1 8,come on1 boys6 h] m\? is /opp$60 ,at t in/ant ! gunn] laid ! mat* to ! gun & blew ! un=tunate savage to atoms4 ,incr$ible z ?is in/ance ( savage ignorance may appe>1 ! fact has be5 v]ifi$ by ! affidavit ( a p]son :o saw x f a w9d[4' ,,battle ,,( ,,ross--,,g5]al ,,johnson ,,retrieves ,,! ,,wan+ ,,=tunes ,,( ,,! ,,day ,x appe>$1 beyond ! causes already relat$ z hav+ induc$ ,h>vey & 8 rebel myriads to feel confid5t ( easily secur+ ! /rategically important t[n ( ,ross1 t ! insurg5ts _h be5 induc$ to ?9k t ! militia regim5ts at ,ross1 f be+ almo/ entirely compos$ ( ,romani/s1 w\ld h ei!r jo9$ !m 9 ! action1 or (f]$ a feeble opposition4 ,! ,cl>e regim5t 0 consid]$ fri5dly1 & ! ,dubl9 ,c\nty 7 believ$ n p>ticul>ly loyal or tru/wor?y4 ,! ,,ms4 ,j\rnal ( a ,field ,(fic] is enlight5+ ^u ^! po9ts3--#8,be ?is z x may1 _! colonel1 ,"l ,m\ntjoy1 0 head+ !m up ! /reet lead+ to ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate :5 he met 8 dea? by a traitor\s %ot1 & ! atta*m5t :i* 8 m5 bore him sup]s$$ e o!r feel+ b a desire = rev5ge4 ,al?\gh !y _h retir$ at fir/ be=e ! torr5t1 !y ralli$ in/antly1 & %[$ no appe>ance ( disaffection aft]w>ds1 b f\ght /\tly at ,v9eg> ,hill4 ,"l ,m4 0 rid+ a little way ahead ( ! regim5t :5 he 0 trea*]\sly %ot f a w9d[ by a bak]'s boy4 ,su* 7 ! results ( ! fall ( ,furlong on ! "o side1 & ! dea? ( ,"l ,m\ntjoy on ! o!r4' ,! =c$ ab&onm5t ( ! bridge 0 a heavy repulse4 ,virtually ! day 0 lo/1 = al?\gh a small p>ty ( ! royali/s1 "u ,s]geant ,hamilton1 /ill held mo/ gallantly a position 9 ! vic9ity ( ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate1 _h ! insurg5ts foll[$ up _! success1 a total & bloody defeat ( ! k+'s troops mu/ h be5 unavoidable4 ,b1 once )9 ! t[n1 dr9k & plund] engross$ ! att5tion ( ! majority1 :ile ! admirable gallantry ( t brave old man :o comm&$ ! retreat+ royali/s retriev$ ! =tunes ( ! day4 ,cross+ to ! ,kilk5ny side1 ,g5]al ,johnson ralli$ ! fugitives & urg$ !m to foll[ him once m4 #8,w y des]t y\r ,g5]al8' he exclaim$ to ! di%e>t5$ militia2 b ?is appeal 0 coldly he>d4 #8,& y\r c\ntryman1 too8' he add$4 ,! *ord ( national hon\r 0 t\*$1 a *e] answ]$ x1 ! old man :eel$ 8 horse r\nd1 &1 rid+ 9 front1 br\ght back 8 ralli$ troops to ! fight1 &1 rejo9+ ! /aun* few :o /ill held ! po/ beside ! ,?ree-bullet ,gate1 ann\nc$ t a l>ge re9=cem5t _h j arriv$ f ,wat]=d4 ,:5 ! =tune ( a d\btful day is 9 ! balance1 a fea!r turns x frequ5tly4 ,su* 0 ! case at ,ross4 ,! troops *e]$1 & pli$ _! musketry ) additional _s & excell5t effect1 &1 turn+ ! rebel re>1 put _! massive column into a confusion :i* prov$ irretrievable1 & at la/1 ) desp]ate slaught]1 drove !m fairly f ! t[n4 ,! exhau/ion ( ! g>rison prev5t$ any?+ be+ attempt$ beyond a brief pursuit 9 ! direction ( ,corbet ,hill1 :ile ! rebels made no ef=t to rally & r5ew ! action1 b w5t (f disp]s$ly1 "s to _! old camp at ,c>rickbyrne1 & o!rs to a new position :i* !y _h tak5 on a height call$ ,slieve ,keilt]1 "s f\r miles' di/ance f ! t[n4 ,9 ?is1 ! mo/ sangu9>y & h>dly conte/$ action ( ! insurrection1 comm5c+ at five 9 ! morn+ & end+ at ?ree 9 ! aft]noon1 ! loss on bo? sides 0 imm5se1 al?\gh 9 gross numb]s :olly disproportionate4 ,musgrave /ates ! rebels kill$ to h exce$$ #bejj1 besides ! _m #8c>ri$ (f on c>s4' ,be=e ! walls1 betwe5 ,?ree-bullet & ,bunnion ,gates1 & 9 ! cross lanes & /reets :i* l$ directly to ! m>ket-place1 ! slaught] 0 enorm\s4 ,9 ,*apel ,lane ! rebels lay ?ree deep1 & ?r\gh\t ! approa*es to ! ma9 gu>d ! /reets 7 heap$ ) corpses4 ,! def5ce ( ?is po/1 & ! assi/ance af=d$ to ! few brave m5 :o held x1 7 *>act]i/ic ( ! desp]ate fight+ :i* m>ks ! uncompromis+ _s t religi\s & political antipa?ies produce4 ,a mo/ gallant soldi]1 ,s]geant ,hamilton ( ! ,donegal ,regim5t1 ) sixte5 m5 & two %ip-guns1 indiff]5tly m\nt$1 7 po/$ at ! int]section ( f\r /reets 9 ! imm$iate vic9ity ( ! jail4 ,:5 ! troops retreat$ ov] ! bridge1 ,hamilton 0 recomm5d$ to remove ! sp>e ammunition he _h 9 *>ge & quit a po/ :]e n[ he mu/ rema9 isolat$ & unsupport$4 ,8 reply 01 #8,nev]1 b ) life6' & ?\gh frequ5tly assail$ by hundr$s1 he lan$ !m lit]ally ) grape-%ot1 cov]+ ! approa* to ! guns ) dead & dy+ m51 & ?r\gh e turn ( a d\btful conflict resolutely ma9ta9+ 8 gr\nd4 ,al?\gh ! lead+ /reets 7 completely "u 8 fire1 ! gallant s]geant 0 op5 to attack f a n>r[ lane imm$iately beside ! ma9 gu>d1 :]e1 %elt]$ f ! cannon1 ! rebels c\ld =m 9 security2 &1 no d\bt1 f t po9t !y w\ld h c>ri$ ! po/ by a sudd5 onset _h n a =tunate circum/ance af=d$ ! ,donegal soldi]s protection f ! ?reat5$ dang]4 ,! h\se ( a loyali/ call$ ,d[esley 0 9 ! ,backh\se ,lane1 & occupi$ by ! family & a lame p5sion]4 ,! "p ( ! lane :]e ! rebels 7 safe f ! fire ( ,hamilton's guns 01 h[ev]1 comm&$ by ,d[esley's w9d[s2 & :5ev] ! insurg5ts attempt$ to =m & attack ! ma9 gu>d1 a close & con/ant fusilade f ! little g>rison ( ! h\se drove !m f a place :]e !y expect$ to f9d %elt] :ile collect+ = _! int5d$ attack4 ,z fa/ z ! muskets 7 dis*>g$ ! old soldi] quickly reload$ !m1 add+ half a doz5 buck-%ot to ! bullet1 & s deadly 0 ! fire f ,d[esley's dwell+ t upw>ds ( fifty bodies 7 f\nd aft] ! action heap$ toge!r 9 ! lane4 ,mr4 ,tott5ham1 ! proprietor ( ,ross1 employ$ six c>ts & a great _m m5 = two entire days 9 collect+ ! bodies ( ! sla94 ,mo/ ( ^? f\nd 9 ! t[n 7 ?r[n into ! riv] & c>ri$ (f ) ! tide4 ,! rema9d] 7 flung into a fosse outside ! t[n wall & buri$ !re4 ,! conflict at ,ross might h be5 %ort5$ _h ! ,roscommon regim5t1 :i* _h be5 deta*$ f ,wat]=d e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! action1 complet$ its m>* & br\ght its timely re9=cem5t to ! exhau/$ g>rison4 ,x 0 also v =tunate ! ,roscommon regim5t return$ to ,wat]=d t night1 z ! rebels1 :o 7 num]\s & well organis$ !re1 m$itat$ an insurrection1 imag9+ ,ross _h be5 tak54 ,! next day ! ,roscommon regim5t mov$ a second "t f ,wat]=d & rea*$ ,ross ) little opposition1 al?\gh dur+ ! %ort int]val :i* _h occurr$ ! c\ntry _h ris5 en masse4 ,on ! adjac5t hills p>ties ( rebels 7 se51 & an ar* ( ! ,glynmore bridge _h be5 p>tially brok51 b ! colonel plank$ x & pass$ 8 guns easily across4 ,a body ( rebels1 :o %[$ !mselves ^u a height1 gave way aft] a r\nd or two f ! cannon1 previ\sly murd]+ fifte5 ( ! refugee militiam5 :o _h fl$ f ,ross ! day be=e1 fell into ^! ruffians' h&s1 & n[ paid ! p5alty ( _! c[>dice4 ,) ! battle ( ,ross subsequ5t atrocities1 :i* h plac$ ! ,wex=d insurrection fe>fully pre-em95t 9 crime1 7 connect$4 ,"o f\l de$1 ! massacre at ,scullabogue1 inf9itely surpass$ all o!rs1 &1 ) ! massacres p]petrat$ :olesale on ,wex=d ,bridge & ,v9eg> ,hill1 has ca/ a /a9 on ,iri% "* t ano!r c5tury w sc>cely remove4 ,"o reads1 almo/ ) incr$ulity1 ( ,autos-da-fe & ,eves ( ,/4 ,b>?olomew1 & blesses ,god1 :5 he f9ds ! n>rative is true1 t 8 lot 0 n ca/ 9 an age ( cruelty & d>kness4 ,b ! n>ration ( sc5es :i* discol\r$ ! ,iri% rebellion makes "o blu% to ?9k t ! wolfi% wret*es :o 7 ! actors !re9 bore ! common "n ( man4 ,x is a revolt+ detail t hi/oric imp>tiality =ces on ! writ]1 & x %all be briefly despat*$4 ,,massacre ,,at ,,scullabogue ,:5 ! rebels encamp$ on ,c>rickbyrne !y e/abli%$ an outpo/ at ! h\se ( ,scullabogue1 :i* _h be5 des]t$ by its proprietor1 ,capta9 ,k+4 ,a l>ge b>n 0 atta*$ to ! mansion2 x 0 #cd feet long1 #ae feet 9 bread?1 & #ab feet high4 ,?is ou?\se & ! mansion itself _h be5 made a prison :]e9 to deposit ! un=tunate prison]s :o by _! loyalty or _! diff]5ce 9 religi\s fai? _h incurr$ ! displeasure ( ! rebels1 & fell aft] ! outbreak into _! h&s2 & on ! morn+ :5 ! rebels m>*$ on ! attack ( ,ross1 #bcj ill-fat$ victims 7 !n conf9$ 9 a build+1 :i* prov$ at once _! prison & _! grave4 ,a rebel gu>d 0 left to secure ! captives1 am\nt+ to #cjj m51 "u ! comm& ( ?ree subord9ate lead]s1 nam$ ,murphy ( ,l\ghnage]1 ,dev]eux1 & ,sweetman4 ,! p>ticul>s ( ! but*]y :i* took place on ! fatal #e? ( ,june w be be/ und]/ood by ab/racts f evid5ce ^u oa?1 giv5 on ! trials ( "s ( ! mon/]s implicat$ 9 ?is helli% sacrifice4 ,any p]son :o wi%es = m ext5sive details ( ?is mo/ atroci\s transaction w f9d !m duly v]ifi$ 9 ! volum9\s app5dix atta*$ to ,musgrave's ,memoirs4 ,! depositions ( sundry p]sons are briefly abridg$4 ,"o :o escap$ ! massacre1 by ! brib]y ( a rebel & ! virtue ( a prie/'s protection1 gives ! foll[+ acc\nt ( ?is horrible transaction4 ,he /ates t1 :5 ! rebel army began to give way at ,ross1 an express 0 s5t to ,murphy to put ! ,prote/ant prison]s to dea?1 z ! k+'s troops 7 ga9+ ! day2 b ,murphy refus$ to comply )\t a direct ord] f ! g5]al4 ,t he soon aft] receiv$ ano!r message to ! same purpose1 ) ?is addition1 t #8! prison]s1 if releas$1 w\ld become v furi\s & v9dictive4' ,t1 %ortly aft]1 a ?ird express arriv$1 say+1 #8! prie/ gave ord]s t ! prison]s %\ld be put to dea?4' ,t ! rebels1 on gett+ ! sanction ( ! prie/1 became outrage\s1 & began to pull (f _! clo!s1 ! bett] to p]=m ! bloody de$4 ,t1 :5 !y 7 lead+ ! prison]s out f ! dwell+-h\se to %oot !m1 he turn$ away f su* a sc5e ( horror1 on :i* a rebel /ruck him ) a pike ^u ! back1 & said he w\ld #8let 8 guts out if he did n foll[ him6' ,t he !n att5d$ ! rebels to ! b>n1 9 :i* !re 0 a great numb] ( m51 wom51 & *ildr51 & t ! rebels 7 endeav\r+ to set fire to x1 :ile ! poor prison]s1 %riek+ & cry+ out = m]cy1 cr[d$ to ! back door ( ! build+1 :i* !y =c$ op5 = ! purpose ( admitt+ air4 ,t = "s "t !y cont9u$ to put ! door betwe5 !m & ! rebels1 :o 7 pik+ or %oot+ !m4 ,t1 9 attempt+ to d s1 _! h&s or f+]s 7 cut (f4 ,t ! rebels cont9u$ to =ce into ! b>n bundles ( /raw to increase ! fire4 ,at la/1 t ! prison]s hav+ be5 ov]come by ! flame & smoke1 _! moans & cries gradually di$ away 9 ! sil5ce ( dea?--& all became /ill4 ,illu/ration3 #jech ,! witness1 dur+ ?is dreadful sc5e1 saw a *ild1 :o got "u ! door & 0 likely to escape1 al?\gh mu* hurt & bruis$1 :5 a rebel p]ceiv+ x1 ?ru/ 8 pike ?r\gh x & ?rew x into ! flames4 ,:ile ! rebels 7 %oot+ ! prison]s 9 front ( ! dwell+-h\se1 a p>ty ( m5 & wom5 7 engag$ 9 /ripp+ & rifl+ ! dead bodies2 & ! prison]1 ,phelim ,f>dy1 call$ out to !m to avoid ! l9e ( 8 fire 7z he 0 busily employ$ 9 %oot+ ! prison]s71 & aft] say+ s1 he fir$ at a man :o 0 on 8 knees1 :o in/antly fell & expir$4 ,ano!r ruffian1 ^: b>b>ities made him conspicu\s1 trampl$ on ! dead & w\nd$ bodies1 & behav$ o!rwise 9 su* a f]oci\s mann] z to obta9 f ! rebels ! appellation ( #8! true-born ,roman4' ,! b>n 0 s limit$ 9 size t suffocation mu/ h soon tak5 place f ! great numb] ( p compress$ into a space s small2 = besides ! burn+ ( ! ?at*$ ro( ( ! b>n1 ! rebels f$ x by introduc+ blaz+ faggots on _! pikes4 ,ri*>d ,gr&y1 :o 0 pres5t1 swore ! prison]s 7 l$ out by f\rs to be %ot1 & t ! rebels :o pi]c$ !m :5 !y fell took a pleasure 9 lick+ _! spe>s4 ,a g5tleman pres5t1 :o _h a n>r[ escape1 assur$ ! writ] t a rebel said he w\ld try ! ta/e ( orange blood1 & t he dipp$ a too?-pick 9 ! w\nd ( "o ( ! ,prote/ants :o 0 %ot & put x into 8 m\?4 ,:5ev] a body fell on be+ %ot1 ! rebel gu>ds %\t$ & pi]c$ x ) _! pikes4 ,!y burn$ !re sev]al wives & "s ( ! *ildr5 ( ! ,nor? ,cork ,militia 9 ! b>n1 :o 7 ,roman ,ca?olics2 b x 0 suffici5t to provoke _! v5geance t !y 7 connect$ ) ! soldi]s ( an h]etical k+4 ,! mo/ innoc5t victims 7 sacrific$2 a girl 0 br\ght !re 9 place ( h] si/]2 %e 0 seiz$ & s5t to ! b>n1 & h] fa!r %ortly aft]1 hav+ gone !re ) 8 poor old wife to solicit h] lib]ation2 ! p>5ts & *ild 7 ?ru/ into ! b>n toge!r1 & burn$ ) ! o!r un=tunates4 ,no less ?an tw5ty-f\r ,prote/ants 7 tak5 f ! village ( ,t9t]n1 ab\t eight miles di/ant1 _m ( !m old & feeble1 & l$ 9 "o drove to ! b>n1 :]e !y p]i%$4 ,two ,romani/s1 s]v+-m51 7 burnt 9 ! b>n because !y w\ld n cons5t to ! massacre ( _! ,prote/ant ma/]s4 ,ano!r ,romani/1 :o 0 travell+ ) a royali/ pass = 8 protection1 0 int]cept$ by ! rebels1 :o consid]$ ! pass an emblem ( loyalty2 !y committ$ him to ! b>n1 ) a son :o happ5$ to accompany him1 & bo? p]i%$ 9 ! flames4 ,9 8 hi/ory ( ^! ev5ts ,taylor1 aft] record+ ! dreadful massacre ( ,scullabogue1 ?us describes ! retreat ( ! rebels f ,new ,ross1 & pictures ,baganel ,h>vey's feel+s :5 he view$ ! sc5e ( ! fe>ful trag$y enact$ at ! fatal b>n3 #8,aft] end+ ?is horrid massacre1 ! rebels m>*$ 7exult+ 9 _! diabolical a*ievem5ts7 t[>ds ,new ,ross1 b ! de/roy+ angel _h gone be=e !m1 & mis]ably defeat$ t huge army 9 :i* !y tru/$4 ,z !y proce$$ to re9=ce _! bro!r rebels !y met multitudes ( ! w\nd$ return+1 "s crawl+ along z well z !y c\ld1 o!rs on horses & on c>s2 "s 7 %ot ?r\gh diff]5t p>ts ( ! body1 :ile o!rs _h brok5 arms1 legs1 & ?ighs4 ,go+ on fur!r1 !y met ! remnant ( ! ma9 body retreat+ 9 ! greate/ confusion1 hurry1 & noise1 br++ ) !m c>s full ( ! dead & w\nd$4 ,!y took _! /ation on ,c>rickburn t night2 sev]al /ole home1 & nev] jo9$ !m m1 p>ticul>ly ^? ( ,b>ony ,=?1 :o1 ?\gh a race ( c[>ds1 7 cruel 9 ! extreme4' ,! next morn+ ,baganel ,h>vey 0 9 ! greate/ angui% ( m9d :5 he beheld ,scullabogue ,h\se & ! b>n1 :]e ! murd]$ ,prote/ants 7 to be se5 9 e attitude4 ,!y lay s close1 t sev]al 7 /&+ up aga9/ ! walls1 & _m ly+ 9 heaps 9 ea* o!r's arms among ! a%es ( ! timb] ( ! h\se1 :ile _! bodies look$ frightful1 be+ burn$ to a c9d]4 ,he turn$ f ! sc5e ) horror1 wrung 8 h&s1 & told ^? ar\nd him t #8z innoc5t p 7 burn$ !re z ev] 7 born1 & t _! conque/s = lib]ty 7 at an end4' ,he !n said privately to a fri5d1 #8,i see n[ my folly 9 emb>k+ 9 any cause ) ^! p4 ,if !y succe$ ,i %all be murd]$ by !m2 if !y are defeat$1 ,i %all be hang$4' ,n[ conv9c$ ( ! sangu9>y feel+s ( 8 foll[]s1 he 0 det]m9$ to put a /op to x1 z f> z 9 8 p[] lay1 & t day he issu$ a proclamation1 _h x pr9t$1 s5t _m copies to ,v9eg> ,hill1 ,wex=d1 & ,gorey1 & di/ribut$ !m ov] ! c\ntry4 ,on ,saturday1 ! #i? ( ,june1 #ahd skeletons 7 cle>$ out ( ! b>n1 ?r[n into a dit* ne> ! place1 & slightly cov]$ ) clay4 ,!re is e reason to believe t ?is horrible atrocity occasion$ to all b ! l[e/ b>b>ians1 :o 7 b&$ ) ! rebel =ces1 feel+s ( al>m & disgu/4 ,almo/ ! la/ act ( ,baganel ,h>vey be=e he 0 depriv$ ( 8 comm& 0 ! publication ( a g5]al ord] to re/ra9 future acts ( viol5ce1 "u ! p5alty ( dea?2 & he orig9at$ a subscription--9 :i* _m rebel lead]s jo9$--to pay = ! int]m5t ( ! poor suff]]s4 ,ye>s aft]w>ds1 record all ! au?orities :o h dwelt on ?is cruel episode1 x 0 ! greate/ wi% ( su* ( ! ,wex=d rebels z surviv$1 to prove t1 9 :atev] crimes !y might h p>ticipat$ l>gely1 !y 7 :olly unconnect$ ) ! burn+ ( ,scullabogue4 ,,fa!r ,m4 ,,murphy ,,( ,,ballycanoo ,,& ,,! ,,h]etic ,,bullets ,( ! rebel *iefs1 ! prie/s 7 decid$ly ! mo/ despotic1 & too (t5 ! mo/ unrel5t+1 to ! unhappy m5 :o became prison]s to ! b&itti !y comm&$4 ,"o ( ! mo/ trucul5t ( ^! spiritual *iefs 0 ,fa!r ,mi*ael ,murphy ( ,ballycanoo1 a prom95t *ur*-militant g5]al 9 ! ,wex=d campaigns1 :o met 8 fate at ! battle ( ,arkl[4 ,aft] ! prie/'s dea? ! foll[+ edify+ epi/le1 address$ to a ,dubl9 tradesman1 0 f\nd on 8 body2 ?is lett]1 z ,musgrave sugge/s1 9 ! con/ant hurry & confusion 9 :i* he _h be5 kept1 probably 9 prep>+ = ! attack ( ,arkl[1 ! ,fa!r _h nei!r "t nor opportunity to =w>d3-- ,gorey1 #f? ,june #agih4 ,fri5d ,h\/on--,great ev5ts are rip5+4 ,9 a few days we %all meet4 ,! fir/-fruits ( y\r reg5]ation mu/ be a t9cture ( poison & pike 9 ! metropolis aga9/ h]etics4 ,?is is a tribunal = su* op9ions4 ,y\r tal5ts mu/ n be buri$ z a judge4 ,y\r sons mu/ be /eel$ ) =titude aga9/ h]esy1 !n we %all d2 & y %all %9e 9 a high] sph]e4 ,we %all h an army ( brave republicans1 #ajj1jjj1 ) f\rte5 pieces ( cannon1 on ,?ursday be=e ,dubl92 y\r he>t w beat high at ! news4 ,y w rise ) a proportionate =ce4--,y\rs ev]1 ,m4 ,murphy4 ,deciph] ,b4,i4,k4,m4,q4,y4444 ,! plans disclos$ 9 ?is lett] came ne> to complete realisation2 b = ! ev5ts ( ,ross & ,arkl[1 :o c say t ! results =e%ad[$ 9 ! int]cept$ lett] ( ! sla9 prie/ might n h be5 realis$ to ! v lett]8 ,! l[e/ ruffians _h become lead]s ( ! mob1 & sev]al mon/]s1 :o desecrat$ ! holy ord]s intru/$ to !m1 enc\rag$ ! b>b>ities ( _! besott$ foll[]s & p&]$ to _! sup]/itions4 ,among ^! wret*es ,murphy ( ,bann[ & ,ro*e ( ,paulpe>say 7 conspicu\s4 ,! latt]1 l ,murphy ( ,ballycanoo1 0 a bullet-cat*]1 & :ile he occasionally di/ribut$ to 8 flock balls :i* _h be5 caught 9 action1 he promis$ an immunity f dang] to ! fai?ful--= a consid]ation4 #8,he w\ld give !m gospels1' he said 7!y 7 g5]ally sew$ to a br[n-col\r$ tape71 #8to hang ab\t _! necks1 :i* w\ld make ! p]son :o wore x pro( aga9/ all ! p[]s ( h]etical artill]y2 b t not)/&+ _! extraord9>y utility to ! ,iri% army1 !y w\ld be ( no avail unless !y 7 pur*as$4 ,! price to ! bett] sort ( p 0 half-a-cr[n2 b z ! poor] 7 zeal\s 9 ! glori\s cause1 he w\ld only ask f !m a sixp5ce4' ,says ,taylor1 #8,?\s&s ( ^! gospels 7 made & spe$ily s5t r\nd ! c\ntry4' ,illu/ration3 #jedf ,9 ! heat ( action1 on e repulse1 & :5 8 delud$ foll[]s retreat$1 ,murphy ( ,ballycanoo _h induc$ fre% victims to come =w>d1 &1 bl9d$ aga9/ dang] by :isky & fanaticism1 !y ru%$ on m ?an "o occasion to ! v muzzles ( ! guns4 ,7 ! fact n accr$it$ beyond a d\bt1 x w\ld n be believ$ t ! drunk5 sc\ndrel p]suad$ ! unhappy savages :o obey$ 8 ord]s t 8 p]son 0 imp]vi\s to h]etical balls1 produc+ a h&ful ( musket-bullets1 :i* he av]r$ _h /ruck him dur+ ! action1 or _h be5 caught z !y innoc5tly :i/l$ by4 ,h[ev] pot5t ! spell might be t sav$ ! wor?y *ur*man f lead1 x prov$ ineffici5t aga9/ #8cold iron4' ,a r\nd-%ot f "o ( ! ,durham guns /ruck him d[n :ile lead+ ^! ignorant wret*es to ! *>ge2 ! ruffian w5t to 8 acc\nt1 & 8 foll[]s broke f9ally & disb&$4 ,:5 ! w>like ,murphy fell he 0 b a few paces f ! b>ricade1 & 0 wav+ a bann] ov] 8 head emblazon$ ) a huge cross & ! motto ( #8,dea? or ,lib]ty4' ,,! ,,battle ,,( ,,arkl[ ,! con/]nation :i* ! intellig5ce ( ,walpole's de/ruction occasion$ 9 ! metropolis may be easily imag9$4 ,_m families quitt$ ! k+dom 9 despair4 ,?is1 probably1 0 ! gloomie/ mom5t ( t fe>ful p]iod1 b ! unb\nd$ loyalty & devotion ( ! ,dubl9 ,prote/ants %one out ) increas+ brilliancy1 & assi/$ to dispel ! ga!r+ cl\d4 ,9 ! metropolis ! yeomanry am\nt$ to ne>ly #djjj m51 n[ arm$1 well discipl9$1 & purg$ f ^? traitors :o1 b a few weeks be=e1 _h ?rong$ _! ranks4 ,) p]fect confid5ce ! city 0 intru/$ to _! protection1 & f ! few regul> troops 9 g>rison1 ! ,cavan regim5t1 ) a deta*m5t ( ,reay ,f5cibles1 7 despat*$ to re9=ce ! troops 9 ,wickl[1 & enable ! royali/s to rally & recov] ! gr\nd !y _h lo/4 ,,fa!r ,m4 ,,murphy ,,( ,,ballycanoo ,,& ,,! ,,h]etic ,,bullets ,! troops 7 =w>d$ by c>riages specially impress$1 ! comm& giv5 to ,g5]al ,ne$ham1 & on ! #f? ( ,june ! column quitt$ ,wickl[1 & aft] pass+ a des]t$ c\ntry & be+ jo9$ by "s yeomanry & arm$ loyali/s1 x ent]$ ,arkl[ e>ly ! same ev5+2 "s /raggl+ rebels retir+ f ! t[n1 :]e !y _h loit]$1 plund]+ & dr9k+1 on ! cavalry advanc$ gu>d appe>+ by ! ,dubl9 road4 ,! reception ( ! troops by ! inhabitants 0 en?usia/ic1 = _m1 "u fe> ( dea?1 _h already ab&on$ _! h\ses to emb>k 9 fi%+ boats1 & escape f a place :i* !y expect$ to become an imm$iate sc5e ( savage viol5ce4 ,dur+ ! two succe$+ days 7#g? & #h? ( ,june7 ! comm&+ (fic] 0 engag$ 9 mak+ dispositions = ! def5ce ( ! t[n & 9 select+ a position4 ,gr\nd 0 m>k$ out capable ( be+ occupi$ by a body ( troops s limit$ 9 numb] z ! g>rison2 & :ile su* f5ces 7 pres]v$ z w\ld af=d cov] to ! royal light troops f :i* to annoy an advanc+ enemy1 o!rs t c\ld nei!r mask _! movem5ts or int]rupt ! play ( ! guns 7 levell$ & remov$4 ,mean:ile ! c\ntry 0 c>efully patroll$1 & al>m po/s assign$ to ! diff]5t corps to take up on ! rebels be+ report$ to be 9 motion4 ,! morn+ ( ! #i? came4 ,at noon a w+ ( ! ,durham ,f5cibles m>*$ 9 "u ! comm& ( an excell5t (fic]1 ,colonel ,sk]rett1 af=d+ a well-tim$ & mo/ effective re9=cem5t to ! g>rison1 &1 9 consequ5ce ( ?is arrival1 ,g5]al ,ne$ham made a slight *ange 9 8 dispositions1 & nev] 0 a little army m curi\sly compos$ ?an ! morn+ /ate ( t ( ,arkl[ exhibit$ on ! day ( ! attack ^u ! t[n4 ,z ! ev5+ came on1 an advanc$ picket ann\nc$ ! appe>ance ( ! insurg5ts1 & consequ5tly an infantry outpo/ at ! ,*>t]-h\se 0 call$ 9 & replac$ by a cavalry patrol1 :ile by ! two great approa*es to ! t[n--! seaside road & t lead+ to ,coolgr5ey--d5se masses 7 se5 mov+ to ! attack4 ,by ! =m] road "o great column direct$ its m>* aga9/ ! l[] "p ( ! t[n call$ ! ,fi%]y2 by ! latt] an imm5se mass1 "u ! comm& ( ,fa!r ,murphy ( ,ballycanoo1 ?reat5$ ! upp] "p ( ,arkl[1 & ?us endang]$ ! "r & re> ( ! royali/ position4 ,to deploy _! unwieldy masses appe>$ to be a task beyond ! p[] ( _! lead]s1 = m ?an half an h\r 0 consum$ 9 ! attempt1 & :5 !y did effect ! *ange ! l9e 0 irregul> & disord]$1 at "s p>ts m]ely 9 rank entire1 & at o!rs six files deep4 ,! royali/s 7 already 9 position1 ! l9e be+ slightly curv$1 ! flanks refus$1 & ea* protect$ by battalion guns1 ) two six-p\nd]s ne>ly 9 ! c5tre4 ,! h$ges 7 l9$ by ! ,suffolk & ,tyrone ,militia & "p ( ! supplem5t>y yeom51 ) a small p>ty po/$ 9 ! *ur*y>d & ano!r at ! bottom ( ! /reet :i* look$ ^u ! bridge4 ,^! po/s 7 occupi$ to def5d ! l[] t[n4 ,! b>rack walls _h be5 provid$ ) a #8banquette' 7a wood5 /age atta*$ to high walls1 at an elevation :i* w all[ ! def5d]s to fire ov] ! p>apet71 & suppli$ ) musquete]s1 :ile ! upp] end ( ! /reet 0 b>ricad$ ) c>ts & lumb]1 & def5d$ by "p ( ! ,antrim regim5t & a field-piece4 ,g5]ally ! cavalry 7 =m$ on ! bridge & s&s4 ,tak+ ! local "* ( ! place & ! small numb] ( its def5d]s into consid]ation1 ! disposition ( ! troops 0 v judici\s & cr$itable to ,g5]al ,ne$ham4 ,! actual /r5g? ( ! rebel army 01 on ! l[e/ calculation1 comput$ at #be1jjj m51 & on good au?ority x has be5 ev5 rais$ to #ca1jjj4 ,ab\t #ejjj ( ! insurg5ts1 7 arm$ ) fire>ms1 & !y br\ght two well-appo9t$ guns into action4 ,b x 0 n f _! enorm\s numb]s only t !y 7 =midable4 ,!y came =w>d "u ! wilde/ en?usiasm1 burn+ to exact v5geance = pa/ defeats1 & confid5t !y mu/ annihilate ! small b d>+ body :o1 undaunt$ by a tw5ty-fold sup]iority1 7 /eadily await+ _! attack4 ,dur+ ! morn+'s m>* f ,gorey !y plund]$ ! h\ses ( ! ,prote/ants ( ev]y?+ valuable1 putt+ 9 requisition all ! spirits & provisions t c\ld be suppli$2 &1 "u ! d\ble influ5ce ( intoxication & fanaticism1 7 l$ on by _! prie/s1 :o inspir$ !m ) ideas ( _! own inv9cibl5ess2 because1 z !y assur$ ! misguid$ wret*es1 !y 7 engag$ 9 ! cause ( heav51 & oppos$ to ! enemies ( ,god4 ,to ma9ta9 t religi\s fr5zy :i* 0 _! great s\rce ( c\rage1 at ! end ( e mile dur+ ! m>* _! lead]s said mass1 & us$ e mode ( exhortation & e sup]/iti\s device t prie/craft c\ld inv5t4 ,!y advanc$ 9 an irregul> l9e1 :i* 0 frequ5tly brok5 by _! runn+ out to file along ! h$ge-r[s ly+ p>allel to ! position ( ! k+'s troops1 ( ! cov] ( :i* !y endeav\r$ to avail !mselves4 ,_! front rank 0 compos$ ( ^? :o _h fire>ms1 & 7 mo/ly f ! b>ony ( ,%elmali]1 on ! ,wex=d coa/1 :]e !y subsi/ dur+ ! w9t] by %oot+ sea-f[l1 :i* makes !m exp]t m>ksm54 ,!y 7 cov]$ 9 ! re> by ! pikem51 _m deep1 :ile at c]ta9 int]vals ! l9e 0 /r5g!n$ by num]\s masses ( m51 :o 7 ready to supply ! places ( ^? :o fell1 or act z occasion might require4 ,ea* company _h a gre5 flag ab\t two feet squ>e1 ) a yell[ h>p 9 ! c5tre1 :ile "s 7 p>ti-col\r$1 & equal 9 size to ! k+'s col\rs4 ,_! lead]s 7 di/+ui%able rid+ ?r\gh ! ranks1 m>%all+ !m & giv+ ord]s4 ,dur+ ! engagem5t ! rebels frequ5tly repeat$ _! dreadful yells1 :i* height5$ ! t]rific appe>ance ( a num]\s ho/ ( b>b>ians1 :o seem$ confid5t1 f sup]ior numb]s1 t !y c\ld easily ov]:elm ! small army t oppos$ !m4 ,! rebels advanc$ two guns by ! ,coolgr5ey road1 "u a %>p & de/ructive fire f ^? on ! "r ( ! ,durham regim5t1 & ! ?ird 9 position at ! b>ricade4 ,bo? ( ! =m] 7 dragg$ up by lanes on ! high road & plac$ on high gr\nds1 "o look+ on ! c5tre ( ! royali/ l9e1 ! o!r comm&+ its left flank4 ,al?\gh t$i\s 9 _! =mation1 ! insurg5t column direct$ aga9/ ! l[] t[n advanc$ s rapidly t !y _h ne>ly succe$$ 9 cutt+ (f a cavalry patrol1 :i* sav$ itself1 h[ev]1 by swimm+ ! horses across ! ,ovoca4 ,hav+ fir$ ! h\ses 9 ! suburb1 ! rebels pu%$ on "u cov] ( ! smoke1 b !y nev] c\ld ga9 ! bridge1 z ! fire ( ! deta*$ p>ty1 :i* cov]$ t approa*1 & ! second1 :i* held ! *ur*y>d1 cut d[n ! head ( ! column1 & f9ally disord]$ x s mu* z to all[ ! cavalry1 =m$ on ! s&s1 to *>ge ) excell5t effect4 ,dur+ a long & desp]ate /ruggle ! troops behav$ ) a /ead9ess & det]m9ation :i* enabl$ !m n only to secure ! l[] t[n1 b to inflict a de/ructive loss ^u ! assailants4 ,b ! gr& ef=t ( ! insurg5ts 0 direct$ aga9/ ! left & c5tre ( ! position & ! b>ricade t cov]$ its "r flank4 ,f beh9d ! h$ges ! rebels kept up a /eady & well-direct$ fusilade1 & also comm&$ ! royal l9e ) su* effect z to dism\nt a battalion gun & oblige ,colonel ,sk]rett to advance 8 left w+ & protect x beh9d a f5ce f ! fire ( a field-piece1 :i* o!rwise mu/ h enfilad$ x4 ,! gallantry ( ! ,durham ,f5cibles 0 unb\nd$4 ,?rice ! rebels came =w>d 9 imm5se =ce aga9/ ! w+ ( ?is noble regim5t1 & z (t5 a de/ructive volley f _! musketry1 ) grape f ! battalion guns1 oblig$ ! assailants to rec$e f a fire !y f\nd intol]able4 ,b1 madd5$ by intoxication & enc\rag$ by _! gho/ly lead]1 ! delud$ wret*es aga9 & aga9 return$ to ! attack1 & ! ,g5]al1 despair+ ( repuls+ ! cont9u$ ef=ts ( desp]ate savages1 det]m9$ to yield ! gr\nd & ab&on ! position4 ,colonel ,sk]rett1 well aw>e t to retire ) a h&ful ( beat5 troops 9 ! pres5ce ( five-&-tw5ty ?\s& m5 w\ld lead to _! total de/ruction1 z /]nly resolv$ to hold ! po/ he _h tak5 to ! la/2 & an un=ese5 ev5t decid$ ! =tune ( ?is d\btful day1 & cr[n$ ! gallant few ) well-m]it$ victory4 ,z long z ! r$\btable ,murphy ( ,ballycanoo--:o hi!rto seem$ to be> a *>m$ life--rema9$ to lead 8 dem5t$ & infatuat$ foll[]s1 all t ! assail$ c\ld effect 0 to frantically hold _! gr\nd1 _! assailants cont9u+ to rally aft] ea* repulse4 ,x may be judg$ h[ critical 0 ! situation ( ! def5d+ royali/s4 ,murphy1 z describ$1 _h l$ 8 legions )9 a few paces ( ! b>ricade1 & 0 enc\rag+ 8 adh]5ts by wav+ 8 fam\s bann] ( #8,dea? or ,lib]ty' at ! head ( ! advanc+ hordes he 0 lead+ to ! *>ge1 :5 a r\nd-%ot f "o ( ! ,durham guns /ruck him d[n2 ! inv9cibility *>m 0 brok51 & ! rebels fl$ dismay$4 ,ab\t eight o'clock1 :5 x 0 gr[+ dusk1 !y began to retreat t[>ds ,coolgr5ey 9 an irregul> & disord]ly mann]1 c>ry+ (f n9e c>t-loads ( dead & w\nd$4 ,_h ! cavalry b _h suffici5t daylight to h pursu$ !m1 !y mu/ h cut (f great numb]s 9 ! retreat4 ,! loss ( ! rebels 0 said to h am\nt$ fully to "o ?\s&1 :ile t ( ! royali/s 9 kill$ & w\nd$ did n exce$ sixty or sev5ty4 ,al?\gh night sav$ ! rebels f any pursuit1 & probably ?us abat$ _! losses ext5sively1 z ! w\nd$ 7 enabl$ to crawl away1 ! moral effect ( _! defeat 0 incalculable1 oblit]at+ entirely ! false confid5ce :i* ! affairs at ,oul>t & ,?ree ,rocks & ! calamity at ,tubb]ne]+ _h produc$4 ,! mis*ief occasion$ by _! fir/ neglect ( seiz+ ,arkl[ :5 des]t$ by its g>rison 0 consummat$ by ! defeat att5dant on ! attempt on ! "p ( ! rebels to r$eem _! orig9al error & c>ry ! t[n :5 x _h be5 r5d]$ def5sible4 ,_h ! insurg5ts n lo/ "t at ,gorey--_h !y advanc$ & seiz$ ,arkl[--,wickl[ & ,bray mu/ ( necessity h fall5 into _! h&s )\t ! snapp+ ( a fl9t4 ,! metropolis1 z ,fa!r ,murphy's int]cept$ lett] reveal$1 assault$ by #ajj1jjj reckless m51 l ! w>like prie/'s foll[]s1 ) ! f\rte5 pieces ( cannon at t "t 9 _! possession1 jo9$ 9 ,dubl9 by ! ris+ ( a proportionate =ce simil>ly arm$1 might h effect$ _! wick$ object4 ,! effect ( ! defeat1 & ! d$uctive inf]5ces f x1 z drawn by ,gordon z our au?ority obs]ves1 are int]e/+ & correct3-- #8,z ! repulse at ,arkl[1' writes ,gordon 9 8 ,hi/ory1 #8decid$ ! fate ( ! rebellion1 s x =tunately left undecid$ a "q h[ f> ! ,romani/s w\ld h c>ri$ religi\s animosity _h ! insurrection be5 successful4 ,! viol5t acts ( ! insurg5ts at ,gorey & its neighb\rhood 7 n ne> s great z 9 ! s\!rn p>ts ( ! c\nty4 ,! =m] might1 by an advocate ( _! cause1 be col\r$ ) a pretext ( retaliation1 s9ce acts ( ! same k9d _h be5 committ$ by ! loyali/s1 z ! burn+ ( h\ses1 ! qu>t]+ ( m5 on families = subsi/5ce1 imprisonm5ts1 trials ( prison]s by c\rt-m>tial1 ! %oot+ ( prison]s )\t trial1 & ! insult+ ( o!rs by cropp+ ! hair & cov]+ ! head ) a pit*$ cap4 ,b an op9ion is ent]ta9$1 ,i fe> inde$ ) too mu* f\ndation1 t if ! t[n ( ,arkl[ _h be5 tak51 & ?us a wide prospect op5$ = ! success ( ! rebellion1 ! ,prote/ants rema9+ 9 ! p[] ( ! ,ca?olic rebels 9 ! c\nty ( ,wex=d 7 to h be5 massacr$4 ,_m believe also t ! p]sons except$ f ! fir/ massacre 7 de/9$ = ultimate slaught] on ! f9al success ( ! insurg5ts1 & t ev5 su* lead]s ( ! rebels z 7 ,prote/ants 7 to be includ$ 9 ?is proscription4 ,! w> f ! beg9n+--9 direct violation ( ! oa? ( ! ,unit$ ,iri%m5--_h tak5 a religi\s turn1 z e civil w> 9 ! s\? or we/ ( ,irel& mu/ be expect$ to take by any man acqua9t$ ) ! prejudices ( ! inhabitants4 ,! t]ms ,prote/ant & ,orangeman 7 synonym\s ) ! mass ( ! insurg5ts2 & ! ,prote/ants !y meant to fav\r _h be5 baptiz$ into ! ,romi% ,*ur* by ! prie/s ( t communion4 ,b :atev] degree ( religi\s bigotry or p>ty hatr$ _h be5 hi!rto discov]$ by ! insurg5ts1 !re 7 /ill _m individuals :o ev9c$ ! greate/ humanity 9 _! endeav\rs to mitigate ! fury ( _! associates4' ,,capture ,,( ,,v9eg> ,,hill ,illu/ration3 #jeeg ,! fatal effects ( ! defeat at ,arkl[ 9 ! subsequ5t =tunes ( ! insurrection became e day m app>5t1 & dur+ ^! transactions ! rebels :o rema9$ at ,gorey & its neighb\rhood 7 gradually disp]s+4 #8,a "p ( !m retir$ to ,wex=d1 br++ ) !m ! prison]s :o _h be5 conf9$ 9 ! m>ket-h\se ( ,gorey4 ,^! _h be5 sev]ely treat$2 !y _h be5 suppli$ ) food only once 9 ! tw5ty-f\r h\rs1 cropp$1 pit*-capp$1 & expos$ f ! w9d[s to ! insults ( ! %\t+ multitudes on _! m>* to attack ,arkl[1 :ile _m _h be5 %ot or pik$ to dea?4 ,z ! mass ( rema9+ rebels _h tak5 _! /ation on ! hill ( ,ask1 only a mile f ,gorey1 aft] ! battle ( ,arkl[1 ! royal army rema9$ "s days close )9 its qu>t]s1 s5d+ out patrols ) caution1 at fir/ to a v small di/ance1 & aft]w>ds gradually advanc+ fur!r4 ,at la/ a troop ( yeom5 cavalry v5tur$ s f> on ! road t[>ds ,gorey z to approa* ! rebel /ation on ,ask hill1 & f\nd ! po/ _h be5 s ?9n$ by p]petual des]tions t n m ?an ab\t a hundr$ m5 fit = action 7 !n rema9+ 9 x1 & ^! )\t a lead]4' ,= e reason1 milit>y & political1 x 0 n[ unanim\sly det]m9$ by ! royali/ comm&]s t ! relief ( ,wex=d & ,enniscor?y1 s long & s unhappily 9 possession ( ! rebels1 mu/ be prec$$ by ! capture ( ! camp & a total disp]sion ( ! insurg5t bodies collect$ on ,v9eg> ,hill4 ,to effect ?is difficult b desirable object a vigor\s & well-comb9$ attack w\ld be requir$1 & on ! #af? ( ,june ! prep>atory movem5ts ( ! diff]5t corps 7 arrang$ by ,g5]al ,lake2 to ,g5]als ,dundas1 ,ne$ham1 ,johnson1 ,sir ,*>les ,asgill1 ,wilk9son1 ,sir ,james ,duff1 ,l(tus1 & ,moore 7 assign$ plans ( op]ations cov]+ ?ree or f\r days2 "s ( ^! movem5ts 7 delay$ f v>i\s ev5tualities1 & two brigades 7 un=tunately abs5t at ! f9al assault on ,v9eg> ,hill4 ,z ! attack 0 to be made imm$iately aft] daybreak on ! #ba/1 & z x 0 utt]ly impossible t by any ex]tions 8 we>i$ troops c\ld rea* _! gr\nd 9 "t1 ,ne$ham despat*$ an aide-de-camp to ! ,comm&]-9-,*ief reque/+ ! advance to be delay$ = an h\r1 to all[ him "t to get up2 b ,g5]al ,lake c\ld n po/pone 8 movem5ts aga9/ ! rebel position1 z an imm$iate assault ^u ! camp 0 absolutely necess>y to prev5t ! enemy f deta*+ re9=cem5ts to _! fri5ds at ,enniscor?y1 :o 7 !n w>mly engag$ ) ,johnson's brigade4 ,"u ^! circum/ances ,g5]al ,ne$ham1 f9d+ x impossible to get ! column up1 v prop]ly pu%$ 8 cavalry =w>d2 & :5 ! rebels broke ^u ! hill1 !y 7 suffici5tly advanc$ to cut d[n a numb] ( ! fugitives4 ,g5]al ,sir ,james ,duff1 :o advanc$ by ! ,f]ns road1 ) 8 "r re/+ on ! ,slaney & 8 left flank$ by ! light infantry "u ,g5]al ,l(tus1 rea*$ ! base ( ! hill ) occasional int]ruptions f rebel pickets1 :o occupi$ ! high gr\nds on ! l9e ( m>*1 b :o 7 easily disp]s$ by a few %ells f ! h[itz]s4 ,previ\s to comm5c+ 8 asc5t he deta*$ ,g5]al ,l(tus ) ! light infantry & guns to seize an em95ce :i* ov]look$ ! l[] l9e ( ! rebel position1 & consequ5tly laid x op5 to a cannonade at easy range4 ,! movem5t 0 rapidly effect$1 & al?\gh ! enclosures 7 num]\s & ! gr\nd /eep1 ,g5]al ,l(tus1 by break+ d[n ! /one f5ces1 0 enabl$ to get 8 artill]y =w>d1 &1 cr[n+ ! height ) 8 guns1 he op5$ !m ) excell5t effect ^u cr[d$ ranks1 :i* 7 completely enfilad$4 ,! rema9d] ( ,duff's brigade press$ /eadily up ! hill1 & at ! same "t ! columns ( ,g5]als ,lake1 ,wil=d1 & ,dundas1 ) ,campbell's light companies1 asc5d$ ! s\?-ea/]n face1 :ile ,johnson's brigade m\nt$ f ,enniscor?y4 ,z ! troops advanc$ !y su/a9$ a %>p fire f ! rebel m>ksm51 :o1 act+ en tirailleur1 l9$ ! num]\s enclosures & disput$ !m ) "s _s4 ,! rebel cannonade 0 ineffective1 al?\gh !y _h ?irte5 pieces ( v>i\s calibres on ! hill1 b _! musketry 0 well su/a9$1 & yet1 ) all ! advantages ( a /rong position1 ! loss inflict$ on ! assailants 0 inf9itely less ?an c\ld h be5 anticipat$4 ,! /eady advance ( ! troops 0 nev] = a mom5t *eck$1 & ! movem5ts ( ! columns s admirably tim$ t !y cr[n$ ! hill simultane\sly1 :ile ! rebels1 avail+ !mselves ( ! means ( retreat :i* ,g5]al ,ne$ham's failure _h unluckily left op51 w5t (f en masse1 ab&on+ _! cannon1 ammunition1 & all ! plund] t _h be5 accumulat$ dur+ ! p]iod !y _h occupi$ _! savage & sangu9>y encampm5t4 ,if ! :olesale de/ruction ( a delud$ multitude 7 a desirable object1 c]ta9ly ! failure ( ?is movem5t is to be lam5t$1 = ! rebels 7 enabl$ to get (f bodily1 :]eas _h ,ne$ham rea*$ 8 gr\nd !y mu/ h be5 s totally d]\t$ t no ex]tions c\ld h ralli$ !m aga91 & ! flame ( rebellion w\ld h be5 ext+ui%$4 ,b ! results ( 8 failure1 & n ! cause1 7 sev]ely te/$ at ! "t1 & ! ,g5]al 0 c5sur$ ) inju/ice = a misc>riage1 occasion$ by circum/ances entirely beyond control1 & ( ev]yday recurr5ce 9 w>4 ,! brunt ( ! action1 & ! greate/ proportion ( ! loss1 fell ^u ! brigade comm&$ by ,g5]al ,johnson 7aft]w>ds ,sir ,h5ry ,johnson1 ,g4,c4,b41 :o may be said1 9 ! rebellion ( #agih1 to h be5 ! milit>y savi\r ( ,irel&74 ,on ! ev5+ prec$+ ! attack on ,v9eg> ,hill1 t ,g5]al advanc$ )9 a mile & a half ( ,enniscor?y1 int5d+ to biv\ac 9 ! vic9ity ( ! rebel position1 & br+ 8 column fre% into action ! next day4 ,! troops _h sc>cely1 h[ev]1 pil$ arms :5 ! rebels 9 great =ce issu$ f ,enniscor?y & mov$ =w>d ) ! app>5t int5tion ( attack+ ! royali/s & haz>d+ a g5]al action4 ,!y advanc$ 9 close columns1 cov]$ by a numb] ( %>p%oot]s1 & connect$ by sev]al bodies1 =m$ 9 irregul> l9es4 ,! rebel skirmi%]s1 aft] ma9ta9+ a %>p fusilade1 7 spe$ily dislodg$ by ! fire ( ! cannon1 &1 fall+ back on ! support+ column1 :i* _h halt$ on an em95ce half a mile f ! gr\nd occupi$ by ! royali/s1 ! guns 7 directly turn$ ^u ! height4 ,on ?is occasion ^! un=tunate & delud$ m5 ev9c$ an ignorance ( w>like missiles :i* c h>dly be conceiv$4 ,z ! r\nd %ot f ! guns b$d$ !mselves 9 ! face ( ! hill aga9/ :i* !y _h be5 direct$1 ! rebels ru%$ 9 numb]s to pick !m up4 ,a %ell f a h[itz] fall+1 x 0 exult+ly surr\nd$ by a cr[d ( m51 ea* /ruggl+ to become own] ( ?is god-s5d4 ,! effect ( ! explosion may be fanci$1 z :5 ! fuse rea*$ ! p[d]1 m ?an fifty ( ! ignorant wret*es 7 furi\sly cont5d+ = ! possession ( ! light$ %ell4 ,accord+ to ,taylor's ,hi/ory1 #8,"h !y 7 cannonad$1 & on see+ ! %ells !y 7 driv5 into ! utmo/ confusion1 z !y c\ld n conceive :at !y 71 "s %\t+ 9 a k9d ( delirium 7z %ell foll[$ %ell71 8,!y spit fire at u02 o!rs1 8,we c /& any?+ b ^! guns :i* fire twice60 ,inde$ ! c>nage occasion$ by !m 0 v great1 & fully answ]$ ! end4' ,! night pass$1 & at daybreak ,johnson drove ! rebels f ! height & =c$ !m back ^u ,enniscor?y4 ,aft] halt+ an h\r1 to all[ ! g5]al attack ^u ! hill to op]ate z a div]sion & employ ! ma9 body ( ! enemy1 ,johnson pu%$ 8 column into ! t[n4 ,on ?is occasion ! rebels made a /ubborn resi/ance1 _! pikem5 disput+ ! /reets & _! musketry fir+ ^u ! advanc+ troops f ! w9d[s4 ,e y>d 0 /\tly conte/$1 & a six-p\nd]1 advanc$ into ! op5 space be=e ! c\rt-h\se1 0 c>ri$ by a sudd5 ru%1 ! gunn]s kill$1 & ! piece captur$ by ! pikem54 ,b x 0 imm$iately retak52 ! bridge 0 cle>$ ( ! enemy1 ! ,dubl9 regim5t *e]$ & press$ up ! hill1 & al?\gh t asc5t 0 ! /eepe/1 ! brave old man rea*$ ! summit z ! o!r columns cle>$ x4 ,! royali/ casualties 7 comp>atively trifl+1 & ! rebel loss fell inf9itely %ort ( :at might h be5 expect$ f a dr\te s complete z t :i* foll[$ ! loss ( _! fav\rite position4 ,z ! great] numb] ( ! insurg5ts 7 cut d[n disp]s+ 9 ! pursuit1 ! am\nt c\ld n be correctly e/imat$4 ,probably ?ree or f\r hundr$ might h be5 sla94 ,"o ( _! fav\rite g5]als1 a *ur*-militant lead]1 0 includ$ 9 ! casualties ( ! day1 = ,fa!r ,cl9* ( ,enniscor?y 0 kill$ :ile retreat+ aft] ! action4 ,!re is a milit>y criticism :i* is plac$ "h :ile summ>is+ ! results ( ?is action4 ,x is giv5 9 ! ,m4,s4 ,j\rnal ( a ,field ,(fic]3--#8,!re is "o po9t :i* has nev] be5 expla9$ to my satisfaction4 ,aft] ! defeat at ,v9eg> ,hill ! ma9 body ( ! rebels retreat$ to ,wex=d1 :]e !y divid$--"o column cross$ ,wex=d bridge1 & made _! way to ! nor? ( ! c\nty ab\t ,gorey2 n[ ?is body mu/ h be5 due nor? :ile ,g5]al ,lake 0 mov+ due s\? f ,v9eg> ,hill ^u ,wex=d1 s t !y mu/ h actually pass$ ea* o!r at a di/ance ( n six miles betwe5 ! p>allel roads1 z a glance at ! map w %[4 ,p]haps ,g5]al ,lake did n consid] himself /rong en\gh to divide & occupy bo? roads to ,wex=d1 or p]haps he might h ?\ght 8! /ag at bay's a dang]\s foe10 & p]mitt$ !m to weak5 !mselves by all[+ !m to quietly disb&on4 ,x co/1 h[ev]1 mu* loyal blood at ,gorey4' ,,rebels ,,execut+ ,,_! ,,prison]s ,,on ,,! ,,bridge ,,at ,,wex=d ,illu/ration3 #jefe ,wex=d 0 a sc5e ( unexampl$ horror1 :]e 7 enact$ ! mo/ sangu9>y b>b>ities 9 emulation ( ! blood?ir/y atrocities ( ! reign ( t]ror2 nor c x be an excuse t ! mon/]s av[$ly imitat$ ^? t]roris+ sc5es :i* 7 made luridly famili> by ! annals ( ! ,fr5* ,revolution4 ,! plund] ( h\ses & ! inc>c]ation ( _! innoc5t victims aft] ! un=tunate defeat ( ! ,mea? deta*m5t at ! ,?ree ,rocks1 :i* det]m9$ ,colonel ,maxwell's fatal retreat f ,wex=d1 imm$iately occupi$ ! insurg5ts4 ,:ile ! rabble 7 engag$ 9 collect+ numb]s ( ill-fat$ ,prote/ants = future slaught]1 ! lead]s w5t ?r\gh ! mock]y ( e/abli%+ a provisional gov]nm5t1 &1 9 imitation ( ! ,fr5* ,jacob9s1 a gr& national committee1 a c\ncil ( eld]s1 & a c\ncil ( five hundr$ 7 to be organis$ =?)1 :ile ! dwell+-h\se ( a weal?y m]*ant 0 put into requisition z a s5ate-h\se1 :]e9 ! diff]5t e/ates 7 to legislate = ! "y republic4 ,if x 7 necess>y to prove ! fallacy t any possibility exi/s ( reta9+ influ5ce ov] a sangu9>y & sup]/iti\s mob by any means b act+ on _! ignorance or p&]+ to ! wor/ passions ( brutal dispositions1 ! rebel occupation ( ,wex=d w\ld af=d an ample evid5ce1 & ! presid5t ( ! c\ncil & ! gov]nor ( ! t[n1 9 _! own sad /ories1 tell t ! bas] ! mat]iel ( ! mob1 ! brief] is ! au?ority ( ^? :o und]take ! direction ( its movem5ts4 ,e day dur+ ! rebel occupation ( ! t[n & adjac5t encampm5ts1 fre% victims cont9u$ to be br\ght 9 by ! savage pikem54 ,9 ,wex=d a small sloop1 ! t[n jail1 & subsequ5tly ! m>ket-h\se1 7 fill$ ) unhappy suff]]s4 ,a reign ( t]ror _h comm5c$1 ! rabble p[] _h become pr$om9ant1 & all p]sons ( sup]ior rank or a diff]5t fai? 7 d5\nc$ by wret*es :o associat$ crime ) religion & slaught]$ 9 ! "n ( ,god4 ,! *iefs !mselves1 p>ticul>ly ^? few among !m :o _h be5 educat$ 9 ! ,prote/ant religion1 7 9 p]petual dang] ( dea? or viol5ce f an ungov]nable multitude1 :om !y _h unwisely hop$ to comm&4 ,) su* feel+s & dispositions x w be a subject ( regret1 b n surprise1 t n[ ! f]ocity ( ! rabble resi/$ all control & blood alone c\ld appease x4 ,! dea? decree ( ! wret*$ prison]s w5t =?1 & ! fe>ful /ory ( ! massacre is record$ by "o :o miracul\sly escap$ ! fate ( 8 less =tunate companions4 ,x is a fe>ful record ( but*]y1 &1 alas6 ! /atem5t is n ov]-col\r$4 ,! lead+ mon/] ( ^! executions 0 ,?omas ,dixon1 a relative ( ! prie/1 & he may well be describ$ z a fi5d 9 human =m4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,june ! ,prote/ants 9 ,wex=d receiv$ ! he>t-r5d+ intellig5ce t all ! prison]s 7 to be murd]$ ! next day4 ,t night also1 "o ( !m1 :ile sitt+ alone 9 sil5t sorr[1 he>d ! dea?-bell toll z l\d z ev] %e he>d x1 & mu* m awfully4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+1 ! nev]-to-be-=gott5 #bj? ( ,june1 ,?omas ,dixon rode to ! gaol-door & swore t n a prison] %\ld be alive aga9/ sun-set4 ,he !n rode into ! /reet repeat+ ! same1 ) horrid imprecations1 add+ #8t n a s\l %\ld be left to tell ! tale4' ,good ,god6 h[ %all ,i proce$8 nei!r tongue nor p5 c describe ! dismal aspect ( t melan*oly day1--a day 9 :i* ! sun did n s mu* z glimm] ?r\gh ! fr[n+ heav5s4 ,! t[n-bell rang1 & ! drums beat to arms to assemble ! rebels = ! purpose ( jo9+ ^? at ,?ree ,rocks to m>* aga9/ ,g5]al ,moore's brigade4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,dixon assembl$ ! murd]+ b&1 & imm$iately hoi/$ t h>b+] ( de/ruction1 ! ,black ,flag1 :i* _h on "o side a bloody cross1 & on ! o!r ! initials ,m4,w4,s41 t is1 #8murd] )\t s91' signify+ t x 0 no s9 to murd] a ,prote/ant4 ,hav+ p>ad$ = "s "t to give m solemnity to ! sc5e1 ! ,prote/ants :o 7 conf9$ 9 ! gaol & prison %ip 7 l$ =? to ! slaught]1 & conduct$ to ! bridge "u a /rong gu>d ( m]ciless ruffians1 pik$ to dea?1 ) e circum/ance ( b>b>\s cruelty1 & !n flung into ! riv] to leave room = m6 ,:ile ?is "w ( blood 0 go+ on1 a rebel capta9 ran to ! ,popi% bi%op & entreat$ ( him #8= ! m]cy ( ,jesus' to come & save ! prison]s4 ,! bi%op coolly repli$ t #8x 0 no affair ( 84' ,all ?is "t ! sangu9>y pikem5 cont9u$ but*]+ ! poor victims on ! bridge2 "s !y p]=at$ 9 places n mortal1 to prolong & increase _! torture1 o!rs !y w\ld raise al(t on _! pikes1 & :ile ! mis]able victim wri!d 9 extreme agony1 8 blood /ream+ d[n ! h&les ( _! pikes1 !y exult$ r\nd him ) savage joy4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ?is t]rific sc5e ,g5]al ,edw>d ,ro*e gallop$ up 9 great ha/e & comm&$ ! drums to beat to arms1 decl>+ t ,v9eg> ,hill 0 ne>ly surr\nd$ by ! k+'s troops1 & t all %\ld repair to camp1 z re9=cem5ts 7 want+4 ,?is express _h a wond]ful effect2 ! assass9s in/antly clos$ ! bloody sc5e & fl$ 9 all directions4 ,"s ( ! rebel gu>d return$ soon aft] & convey$ ! prison]s back to gaol4 ,b t sangu9>y mon/]1 ,?omas ,dixon1 return+1 he soon ev9c$ t 8 ?ir/ = blood 0 n yet satiat$ by ord]+ out ! rema9d] ( ! prison]s f ! gaol & prison %ip1 ! great] "p ( :om 7 tortur$ to dea? 9 l mann] z ! =m]4 ,he !n proce$$ to ! m>ket-h\se1 & hav+ fix$ 8 vulture eye on o!rs1 dragg$ !m to ! fatal bridge = execution4 ,aft] but*]+ ^!1 a lot ( t5 m 0 br\ght =? & b>b>\sly murd]$4 ,! ?ird "t !y took out eighte51 & 7 massacr+ !m :5 ,dick ,monk rode into t[n f ,v9eg> ,hill1 ) 8 %oes & /ock+s (f1 & %\t$1 #8,d--n y\r s\ls1 y vagabonds1 :y don't y g out & meet ! enemy t are com+ 91 & n be murd]+ 9 cold blood8' ,"s ,prote/ant wom5 foll[$ him & ask$ him1 #8,:at news8' ,he repli$1 #8,bad news1 inde$2 ! k+'s =ces are encamp$ r\nd ,v9eg> ,hill4' ,he !n rode t[>ds ! conv5t4 ,%ortly aft]1 ,prie/ ,coll9 0 se5 runn+ t[>ds ! bridge4 ,!re 7 six ( ! poor ,prote/ants kill$ out ( ! la/ p>ty t 7 tak5 d[n be=e he arriv$1 & x 0 ) great difficulty he prevail$ on !m to sp>e ! re/4 ,aft] us+ all ! argum5ts he c\ld1 )\t effect1 he at l5g? took (f 8 hat & desir$ !m to kneel d[n & pray = ! s\ls ( ! poor prison]s be=e !y put !m to dea?4 ,!y did s1 & hav+ got !m 9 ! attitude ( devotion1 he said1 #8,n[ pray to ,god to h m]cy on y\r s\ls1 & tea* y to %[ t k9dness t[>ds !m :i* y expect f ,him 9 ! h\r ( dea? & 9 ! day ( judgm5t6' ,?is _h ! desir$ effect2 he l$ !m (f ! bridge )\t opposition1 & !y 7 s5t back to conf9em5t4 ,! massacre ( t day ceas$ ab\t eight o'clock 9 ! ev5+4 ,out ( =ty-eight prison]s :o _h be5 conf9$ 9 ! m>ket-h\se1 n9ete5 only escap$4 ,nor 7 ^! dreadful cruelties conf9$ to ! t[n alone4 ,9 _! camps1 & on _! m>*es & retreats1 ! same execrable b>b>ities 7 con/antly committ$4 ,no exagg]ation c be imput$ to ^? :o escap$ dea?1 & aft]w>ds describ$ ! suff]+s !y _h und]gone2 = ! dy+ confessions ( _m :o 7 actors 9 ^? sc5es ( blood1 & aft]w>ds paid ! p5alty ( crime1 corroborat$ ! /atem5ts ( ^? :o _h be5 _! prison]s1 & confirm$ _! tru?4 ,jackson's ,n>rative af=ds fur!r dreadful details ( ! ,prote/ant m>tyrdoms enact$ on ,wex=d bridge3-- #8,!y ?us cont9u$ till ab\t sev5 o'clock to convey p>ties ( prison]s1 f t5 to tw5ty1 f ! gaol1 ! m>ket-h\se1 & ! prison %ip1 :]e _m ( !m 7 conf9$1 to ! bridge1 :]e !y but*]$ !m4 ,e procession 0 prec$$ by ! black flag1 & ! prison]s 7 surr\nd$ by ru?less pikem51 z gu>ds & execution]s1 :o (t5 insult+ly desir$ !m to bless !mselves4 #8,! mob1 consi/+ ( m wom5 ?an m51 express$ _! savage joy on ! immolation ( ea* ( ! victims by l\d huzzas4 #8,! mann] 9 g5]al ( putt+ !m to dea? 0 ?us3 ,two rebels pu%$ _! pikes into ! brea/ ( ! victim1 & two into 8 back2 & 9 t /ate 7wri?+ ) torture7 !y held him susp5d$ till dead1 & !n ?rew him ov] ! bridge into ! wat]4 #8,aft] !y _h massacr$ n9ety-sev5 prison]s 9 t mann]1 ! insurg5ts 7 tak5 (f _! blood-?ir/y "w by ! cry 8to camp6 to camp60' ,musgrave1 9 ! ,app5dix to 8 ,memoirs1 relates3--#8,aft] tak+ possession ( ,enniscor?y !y plant$ ! ,tree ( ,lib]ty1 ) %\ts ( 8,vive la ,rpublique0 & 8,er9 g ,bragh60 ,"h ! "w ( blood imm$iately began1 & cont9u$ e day1 m or less1 = tw5ty-five days--a dreadful specim5 ( :at might be expect$ f su* a gov]nm5t4 ,"o day !y 7 s diabolical z to murd] all ! ,prote/ants !y _h2 & n satisfi$ ) ?is1 !y s5t to ,wex=d = m1 & e day p>ties rang$ ! c\ntry1 dragg+ =? all !y c\ld f9d1 to satiate _! ?ir/ = blood4' ,x is said t n less ?an f\r hundr$ ,prote/ants 7 massacr$ 9 ,enniscor?y & on ,v9eg> ,hill1 ! bodies ( :om lay unburi$ dur+ sev]al days4 ,mean:ile1 ! f9al sc5e ( ! tragic occurr5ces promis$ to equal1 & p]haps exce$1 ! t]rible ev5ts :i* _h prec$$ x4 ,!re is little d\bt t a g5]al & unsp>+ massacre ( ! ,prote/ants _h be5 resolv$ ^u2 & al?\gh1 assi/$ by an al>m t _! camp 0 be+ attack$1 ! ,ca?olic bi%op & cl]gy _h induc$ ! great] numb] ( ! insurg5ts to quit ! t[n1 /ill ! mo/ f]oci\s wret*es rema9$1 & seem$ det]m9$ to conclude a p]iod ( an>*y & t]rorism by a sc5e ( indiscrim9at+ slaught]4 ,dur+ ! confusion :i* ! precipitate flight ( ! rebels occasion$ 7:5 !y propos$ to fire ! t[n1 only _h no "t671 ! bloody ,?omas ,dixon1 m\nt$ on a v f9e horse1 rode ?r\gh ! /reets ) a broad sword drawn & upbraid$ ! rebels = _! timidity & _! dilator9ess4 #8,if y _h foll[$ my advice1' he said1 #89 putt+ all ! h]etics to dea? ?ree or f\r days ago1 x w\ld n h come to ?is pass4' ,mrs4 ,dixon--a wor?y mate ( h] sangu9>y husb&--:o accompani$ him on horseback ) a sword & case ( pi/ols1 clapp$ ! rebels on ! back & enc\rag$ !m by say+1 #8,we mu/ conqu]2 ,i "k we mu/ conqu]6' & %e exclaim$ repeat$ly1 #8,my ,savi\r tells me we mu/ conqu]6' ,!y repair$ to ! bridge to /op ! retreat ( ! rebels1 b 9 va91 ?\gh ,mrs4 ,dixon drew a pi/ol & swore vehem5tly #8t %e w\ld %oot any "o :o w\ld refuse to return ) h] to put ! rema9d] ( ! h]etics to dea?6' ,!y endeav\r$ to raise ! portcullis ( ! bridge to prev5t retreat1 b 7 unable to d s4 ,x has be5 said t ! but*]ies on ,wex=d bridge 7 p]petrat$ by a small section ( ! insurg5ts1 kept by t sangu9>y mon/]1 ,?omas ,dixon1 9 a /ate ( con/ant drunk5ness1 & ev] ready to execute 8 ru?less ord]s4 ,e means 7 us$ by ! ruffian to play ^u ! cr$ulity & excite ! wor/ passions ( 8 foll[]s1 & 8 fi5di% inv5tions to irritate a brutal mob appe> almo/ incr$ible4 ,! approa* ( ,moore's brigade1 h[ev]1 fre$ ,wex=d f ! b&itti :o infe/$ x to ! la/ mom5t1 & av]t$ ! int5d$ massacre4 #8,capta9 ,boyd1 ! memb] = ! t[n1 & comm&ant ( a corps ( m\nt$ yeom51 hav+ asc]ta9$ t ! great body ( ! rebels _h return$1 ask$ & obta9$ p]mission f ,g5]al ,moore to ent] ,wex=d1 & ann\nce t ! army 0 on its m>* to occupy ! place4 ,att5d$ by only a doz5 m\nt$ yeom51 ,capta9 ,boyd gallop$ d[n ! /reets1 proclaim+ to ! inhabitants _! deliv]ance4 ,at five 9 ! ev5+ ,moore's brigade arriv$ at ! heights comm&+ ,wex=d1 & biv\ack$ on ! ,w9dmill ,hill1 :ile a w+ ( ! ,que5's regim5t m>*$ into ! place & took milit>y possession4 ,description fails 9 attempt+ to set =? ! emotions :i* arose 9 ! brea/s ( ! poor ,prote/ants :o _h be5 doom$ to de/ruction4 ,_m wept ) joy to see _! deliv]]s4' ,! ,wex=d prisons _h be5 sc>cely empti$ ( ! ,prote/ant prison]s :o _h occupi$ !m until !y 7 t5ant$ by ^? :o _h lately be5 ! directors ( ! insurrection4 ,g5]al ,lake arriv$ on ! #bbnd1 & took up 8 qu>t]s 9 ! h\se ( ,capta9 ,keugh1 ! ex-gov]nor1 ! latt] ex*ang+ 8 =m] domicile = a jail4 ,,summ>y ,,fate ,,( ,,! ,,insurrection>y ,,*iefs ,:ile "s ( ! rebel *iefs endeav\r$ to evade ! fir/ outbreak ( ! royali/ excitem5t by seek+ a tempor>y security 9 concealm5t1 o!rs1 "u ! p]suasion t ! negotiations betwe5 ! ,wex=d lead]s & ! comm&+ (fic]s ( ! troops w\ld lead to a g5]al amne/y1 or1 p]haps1 9 ! desp]ation ( _! circum/ances1 rema9$ 9 _! respective homes1 & quietly await$ ! fate !y knew to be imp5d+4 ,grogan _h retir$ to 8 mansion at ,john/[n1 :ile ,h>vey repair$ to ,b>gy ,ca/le1 f :5ce1 z a peace-(f]+1 he s5t "s fat cattle to ! comm&+ (fic] 9 ,wex=d4 ,on ! return ( ! mess5g] he f\nd t to ! *iefs ( ! insurg5ts m]cy w\ld n be ext5d$1 & quitt+ 8 h\se1 nev] to revisit x1 he set out to jo9 a fell[-un=tunate1 :o _h va9ly endeav\r$ to remove himself beyond ! rea* ( ! v5geance ( ! outrag$ laws4 ,colcl\gh1 ) 8 wife & *ild1 _h s\ght a tempor>y asylum 9 "o ( ! ,saltee ,isl&s1 ab\t six leagues f ,wex=d2 ) "s valuables ha/ily collect$1 & a few necess>ies to ma9ta9 life1 !y _h hidd5 !mselves 9 a cave1 ( :i* ! entrance 0 artfully conceal$4 ,!re ,h>vey jo9$ ! unhappy fugitives2 & *iefly ?r\gh ! indiscretion ) :i* he _h neglect$ to keep 8 fatal visit secret1 ! :ole p>ty 7 arre/$1 br\ght back1 & committ$ to close cu/ody4 ,,! ,,capture ,,( ,,colcl\gh ,,& ,,h>vey ,to ^! un=tunate g5tlem51 ,john ,colcl\gh ( ,ballyteigue & ,b4 ,baganel ,h>vey ( ,b>gy ,ca/le1 late comm&]-9-*ief ( ! ,wex=d insurg5ts1 a melan*oly int]e/ is atta*$2 & ! retreat select$ by ! hapless fugitives has an air ( romance t makes x int]e/+4 ,! subject ( ,george ,cruik%ank's reali/ic illu/ration ( ?is picturesque incid5t is f\nd$ ^u ! acc\nt giv5 9 ,musgrave's ,memoirs3--#8,! arre/ ( ,b4 ,b4 ,h>vey & ,john ,colcl\gh 0 att5d$ ) "s curi\s circum/ances :i* ,i %all relate4 ,on ! flight ( ! rebels f ,wex=d1 ! #ba/ ( ,june1 !y retreat$ to ! l>ge/ ( ! ,saltee ,isl&s1 :i* ,mr4 ,colcl\gh r5t$ f ,mr4 ,grogan4 ,dr4 ,waddy1 a physician :o s]v$ 9 ! yeomanry1 hav+ got intellig5ce ( _! retreat1 appli$ to ,g5]al ,lake = a prop] p>ty & arm$ vessel to g 9 que/ ( !m1 :i* he readily obta9$4 #8,ab\t ?ree o'clock on ,sunday ev5+1 ! #bcrd ( ,june1 he set sail 9 ! ,rutl& cutt] ( t5 guns1 comm&$ by ,capta9 ,will\ghby1 ) ,lieut5ant ,turn] ( ! ,que5's1 a deta*m5t ( 8 regim5t1 & a man-(-w>'s boat ) a p>ty ( sailors well arm$4 ,! isl& is ab\t six leagues f ,wex=d1 & f\r or five miles f ! s\!rn coa/ ( ! c\ntry4 ,! wea!r 0 s tempe/u\s t !y 7 oblig$ to reef _! sails2 & ! w9d be+ adv]se1 !y did n descry ! isl& till ab\t f\r o'clock 9 ! morn+1 & c\ld n ca/ an*or alongside till eight4 ,:5 !y 7 approa*+ x !y saw a small boat pass f ! isl& to ! ma9l&4 ,z x is surr\nd$ ) high precipices1 & is accessible b 9 "o place1 & z !y expect$ to be oppos$ by a p>ty ( arm$ rebels1 :o1 x 0 believ$1 _h accompani$ ,h>vey & ,colcl\gh1 ,capta9 ,will\ghby prep>$ to cov] _! l&+ ) ! cutt]'s guns1 & !y 7 att5d$ = ! same purpose by ! man-(-w>'s boat4 ,on l&+ !y repair$ to ! only h\se on ! isl&1 occupi$ by "o ,furlong1 :o r5t$ x f ,mr4 ,colcl\gh4 ,!y f\nd !re an excell5t fea!r-b$1 ) f9e %eets :i* 7 w>m1 a h&some tea equipage1 "s g5teel we>+ app>el belong+ to bo? sexes1 p>ticul>ly a pair ( pantaloons1 :i* ,dr4 ,waddy _h se5 on ,mr4 ,colcl\gh be=e ! rebellion2 &1 ne> ! h\se1 "s silk %oes & o!r articles hid 9 high f]ns4 ,!y se>*$ e suspect$ spot 9 ! isl&1 p>ticul>ly a place call$ ! ,ott]'s ,cave1 b 9 va91 ?\gh !y _h n a d\bt ( _! hav+ be5 !re1 z !y _h f\nd1 among o!r ?+s1 a *e/ ( plate 9 a conceal$ place belong+ to ,mr4 ,colcl\gh4 ,! doctor resolv$ to make ano!r ef=t by go+ r\nd ! isl& 9 a boat1 = ! purpose ( reconnoitr+ ! sides ( x4 ,9 do+ s he p]ceiv$ on ! edge ( a high precipice "o rock light] col\r$ ?an ! adjo9+ "o2 &1 z ! e>? ne> x seem$ to h be5 rec5tly /irr$1 he suspect$ t !y _h be5 mak+ prep>ations !re = _! concealm5t4 ,he !re=e aga9 asc5d$ ! isl&1 & f\nd t ! approa* to ! place :i* he wi%$ to explore 0 /eep1 s]p5t9e1 & ?r\gh "s crags4 ,! light-col\r$ /one cov]$ ! m\? ( ! cave1 & above x 0 an ap]ture to let 9 ! light4 ,! doctor call$ out to ,colcl\gh & told him t if he did n surr5d] imm$iately1 & )\t resi/ance1 he %\ld receive no qu>t]4 ,colcl\gh ask$1 8,is t ,dr4 ,waddy80 & on 8 say+ 8,yes10 he said he w\ld surr5d]2 & soon aft] he1 at ! doctor's desire1 gave up 8 arms ?r\gh ! hole ( ! cave4 ,! doctor ?rew d[n ! precipice ! /one :i* cov]$ ! m\? ( x1 :i* fell ) a mon/r\s cra%2 on :i* ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,colcl\gh came =?1 dress$ 9 ! meane/ habits ( peasants = ! purpose ( disguis+ !mselves4 ,!n ,mr4 ,h>vey came out say+1 8,my ,god6 my ,god60 & s pale & weak f fatigue & anxiety ( m9d t ! doctor 0 oblig$ to support him4 ,he also _h a *e/ ( plate conceal$1 :i* he gave 9 *>ge ( ! doctor & 8 p>ty4' ,illu/ration3 #jege ,!re 0 little ( romance ab\t ! sequel2 ^! un=tunates 7 simply l$ (f by _! captors direct to ! scaffold4 ,! prison]s 7 arraign$ on *>ges ( high treason1 & tri$ by a c\rt-m>tial4 ,among ! fir/ to suff] 7 ,fa!r ,philip ,roa*1 ,capta9 ,keugh1 :o des]v$ a bett] fate1--he _h s]v$ 8 k+ 9 ,am]ica1--& ,esmond ,kyan1 rebel capta9 ( artill]y4 ,! executions took place ^u ! bridge1 & !y 7 hurri$ ov] ) little consid]ation to ! la/ mom5ts ( ! dy+1 or to ! feel+s ( relations :o surviv$ !m4 ,roa* 0 a tall & weighty man1 &1 on be+ susp5d$1 ! rope broke1 & he fell to ! gr\nd1 /unn$ & /upefi$4 ,ano!r halt] 0 imm$iately procur$2 he ?us suff]$ ! la/ p5alties ( ! law1 x might be said1 twice ov]4 ,aft] dea? ! suff]]s 7 decapitat$1 ! mutilat$ bodies ca/ into ! riv]1 ! heads plac$ ^u spikes on ! ,sessions-,h\se1 expos$ to public view1 ?us call+ into op]ation aga9 "o ( ! mo/ disgu/+ remnants ( feudal sev]ity ^u (f5d]s aga9/ ! ,/ate4 ,h>vey's trial comm5c$ on ! same ev5+2 he appe>$ to be mu* agitat$1 & spoke little4 ,x came out 9 evid5ce t he act$ z comm&]-9-*ief ( ! rebel =ces at ! battle ( ,ross on ! #e? ( ,june1 & 8 lett] to ! comm&]-9-*ief ( ! k+'s troops1 sign$ #8,b4 ,b4 ,h>vey1' summon+ him to surr5d] ! t[n to ! rebels1 0 produc$ 9 evid5ce on ! trial1 & ackn[l$g$ by ,mr4 ,h>vey to be 9 8 h&writ+4 ,! unhappy man produc$ _m witnesses 9 8 def5ce1 b none to disprove ! ma9 facts4 ,he did n d5y hav+ act$ z comm&] ( ! rebel =ces1 b endeav\r$ to ext5uate 8 conduct by say+ he _h accept$ ! di/9ction to prev5t mu* great] evils1 :i* mu/ h occurr$ _h x fall5 into o!r h&s1 & 9 ! hope ( surr5d]+ t comm& "o day or o!r1 ) great] advantage to ! c\ntry4 ,he _h no c\nsel1 &1 aft] a trial :i* la/$ eight h\rs1 0 f\nd guilty ( dea?2 :i* s5t5ce1 ) t ( ,grogan1 0 put into execution on ! morn+ ( ! #bh?4 ,8 head 0 cut (f & plac$ on ! ,sessions-,h\se & 8 body ?r[n into ! riv]4 ,on ! same ev5+ 0 execut$ ,john ,colcl\gh ( ,ballyteigue4 ,he 0 a g5tleman ( great respectability1 & bore a v good private "*4 ,on ?is occasion ! entreaties ( 8 wid[$ p>tn] 7 att5d$ to1 mutilation 0 disp5s$ )1 ,mrs4 ,colcl\gh receiv$ ! body ( h] husb&1 & 9 ! poet's words ,%e laid him 9 8 fa!r's grave1 & _h ! melan*oly satisfaction ( giv+ sepulture to ! body ( a belov$ husb&4 ,,! ,,attack ,,on ,,capta9 ,,*amney',s ,,h\se1 ,,ballyrahe5e ,! tide ( rebellion 0 ebb+ fa/1 diss5sion prevail$ 9 _! c\ncils1 ! lead]s disagre$1 & ! ,wex=d m5 sep>at$ f ^? ( ,wickl[1 ! latt]1 "u ,g>ret ,byrne ( ,ballymanus1 mov+ (f to ! hill ( ,ballyrahe5e1 ne>ly midway betwe5 ,t9ehaly & ,c>new4 ,"h ano!r error 9 judgm5t occasion$ an unnecess>y loss ( life4 ,! yeomanry _h pursu$ ! rebels closely1 b ! latt] ga9$ ! high gr\nds & =m$ 9 a v /rong position4 ,! numb]s 7 enorm\sly disproportionate1 & e prud5tial consid]ation %\ld h disc\rag$ an attack4 ,"s ( ! yeoman (fic]s 7 ( op9ion t _! troops ought to halt1 & t !y %\ld cont5t !mselves ) wat*+ at a safe di/ance ! movem5ts ( ! enemy4 ,contr>y op9ions prevail+1 an attack 0 made up ! hill1 :5 ! rebels1 :o _h wi%$ to avoid a battle1 ru%+ d[n1 put ! royali/s to flight1 kill+ t5 ( ! infantry1 b ! cavalry escap$4 ,two (fic]s fell 9 ! beg9n+ ( ?is action1 ,capta9 ,*amney ( ! ,coolatt9 company1 & ,capta9 ,nickson ( ! ,coolk5na company1 bo? greatly lam5t$4 ,george ,cruik%ank's picture vividly repres5ts ! situation ( ,capta9 ,*amney's h\se at ! critical po9t ( ! siege1 :i* sav$ a portion ( ?is un=tunate loyali/ =ce4 #8,! slaught]1' records ,gordon1 #8w\ld h be5 f> great] if sixty ( ! infantry1 "u ,capta9 ,morton & ,lieut5ant ,*amney1 _h n tak5 refuge 9 ,capta9 ,*amney's h\se at ! foot ( ! hill1 :]e !y su/a9$ dur+ f\rte5 h\rs ! attacks ( ! rebels1 :o attempt$ repeat$ly to fire ! h\se4 ,"s--p>ticul>ly a v l>ge man f ,gorey nam$ ,john ,r$mond1 nicknam$ 8,%aun ,plund]0--advanc$ "u a cov]+ ( fea!r-b$s to ! hall door1 ) ! design ( burn+ x1 & ?us op5+ a passage into ! h\se2 b !y 7 kill$ 9 ! attempt1 ! bullets p5etrat+ ev5 ?is ?ick tegum5t4 ,z a dis*>ge ( musketry 0 ma9ta9$ f ! w9d[s on ! assailants1 ^: associates injudici\sly set fire to ! neighb\r+ h\se ( ,h5ry ,morton 7! own] be+ among ! def5d]s ( ,capta9 ,*amney's h\se71 ! illum9ation enabl$ ! g>rison to aim at _! enemies 9 ! night1 & ! loss ( ! rebels 0 v consid]able1 am\nt+ accord+ to "s acc\nts to a hundr$ & ?irty m51 by o!rs1 to two hundr$4' ,?is ill-judg$ affair occurr$ on ! #bnd ( ,july4 ,illu/ration3 #jehd ,x has be5 describ$ h[ ,wex=d 0 by ! success ( ! k+'s =ces ultimately lib]at$ f ! masses ( its insurg5t population4 ,we h /at$ t ! sc5e ( _! pr$atory w>f>e 0 *ang$ f _! native c\nty to ,kild>e1 & t !y 7 re9=c$ by ! insurg5ts comm&$ by ,mi*ael ,reynolds4 ,! junction produc$ little advantage1 except 9 increas+ ! numb]s ( a tumultu>y rabble1 9 :om !re 0 nei!r unity ( purpose nor any fix$ plan ( future op]ations4 ,e lead] _h "s object ( 8 own1 none a p>ticle ( milit>y tal5t1 & _! /rategic conceptions 7 z errone\s z ! execution 0 feeble & contemptible4 ,an?ony ,p]ry1 ano!r rebel g5]al1 despair+ ( do+ any mis*ief 9 ,wex=d1 n[ s well def5d$1 :]e ! insurg5t =ces 7 too dispirit$ to long] /ruggle 9 a body aga9/ ! royali/s & yeomanry1 :5 jo9$ by a /rong body "u ! comm& ( ,mi*ael ,aylm]1 int5d$ to p5etrate into ! nor? ( ,irel&1 :]e he expect$ to meet ) a cordial co-op]ation4 ,b ,aylm] prevail$ on ,p]ry to ab&on 8 int5tion1 & decl>$ t x 0 m advisable to attack ,clon>d1 a t[n on ! conf9es ( ,kild>e & ,mea?1 & situat$ on ! riv] ,boyne1 z !re 0 b a small =ce to def5d x2 & aft]w>ds m>* by ,kilbeggan to ! ,%annon1 & surprise ,a?lone1 :]e1 f its c5tral position1 great advantages might be expect$ to arise4 ,?is plan 0 accord+ly adopt$2 & _! unit$ =ces1 am\nt+ to f\r ?\s& m51 on ! #aa? ( ,july m>*$ to ! attack ( ,clon>d4 ,,! ,,rebels ,,/orm+ #8,,! ,,turret' ,,at ,,lieut5ant ,,tyrrell',s1 ,,clon>d ,illu/ration3 #jeia ,_m v gallant exploits 7 p]=m$ dur+ ?is %ort & sangu9>y p]iod by loyali/ irregul>s2 b probably ! def5ce ( ,clon>d may be plac$ =emo/ among num]\s occurr5ces1 9 :i* ! b\ndless gallantry ( a det]m9$ h&ful ( d>+ spirits repuls$ ! ov]:elm+ masses to :i* !y 7 oppos$1 & prov$ t no physical sup]iority c qu5* ! c\rage ( m5 devot$ to home & alt>1 & det]m9$ #8to d or die4' ,! little g>rison ( ,clon>d consi/$ ( a weak corps ( yeoman infantry1 & its comm&] 0 a self-taught soldi]4 ,b milit>y tal5t is intuitive1 & ,lieut5ant ,tyrrell prov$ t ! rud] ! /orm1 ! m ext5sively ! res\rces ( a brave man w be develop$4 ,on be+ appris$ t ! rebel column 0 9 m>*1 ,tyrrell made ! be/ dispositions = def5ce :i* 8 small =ce p]mitt$4 ,he occupi$ a turret1 :i* dom9e]$ ! road1 ) half a doz5 muskete]s1 & ) ! rema9+ tw5ty retir$ into ! old mansion-h\se4 ,hav+ select$ 8 be/ m>ksm51 !y 7 plac$ at su* ( ! w9d[s z (f]$ ! be/ positions = fir+ ) effect ^u ! assailants1 :ile ! rema9d] ( ! corps 7 secur$ beh9d ! walls1 & employ$ 9 load+ sp>e muskets to replace ! fire>ms :5 dis*>g$4 ,! rebel cavalry1 am\nt+ 9 r\gh numb]s to ?ree hundr$1 =m$ an advance gu>d1 & 7 comm&$ by a man nam$ ,f>rel4 ,unconsci\s t ! g>d5 turret 0 occupi$1 !y came =w>d 9 a trot1 & ! fir/ intimation t !y 7 already "u fire 0 convey$ by a %ot f ! y\nge/ ,tyrrell1 a boy only fifte5 ye>s old1 :i* mortally w\nd$ ! rebel capta94 ,a volley f ! o!r loyali/s empti$ sev]al rebel saddles2 a panic ensu$1 & ! horsem5 gallop$ out ( musket range1 leav+ ,sev]al ( _! companions dead ^u ! road4 ,) m caution & bett] success ! rebel footm5 came =w>d "u %elt] ( a h$ge1 &1 l9+ an opposite f5ce1 !y op5$ a %>p fire on ! turret1 :ile ! column itself pu%$ =w>d to surr\nd !' h\se1 & unite itself ) ano!r division :i* _h advanc$ to jo9 !m by a cross-road4 ,to cut (f all communication & prev5t ! g>rison f receiv+ re9=cem5ts1 ! bridge 0 occupi$ by a rebel gu>d1 b z x lay directly "u ! fire ( ! h\se1 half a score ( ! occupants 7 rapidly %ot d[n1 ! bridge cle>$ ( its def5d]s1 ! we/]n road laid op51 & ! g>rison communication ma9ta9$4 ,9 bo? _! fir/ attempts ! insurg5ts 7 heavily repuls$1 b defeat seem$ only to exasp]ate !m1 & !y aga9 came =w>d to ! attack4 ,p5etrat+ by ! re>1 an imm5se numb] fill$ ! g>d5 & seiz$ ! l[] portion ( ! turret4 ,z ! ladd] _h be5 drawn up by ! def5d]s ( ! upp] /ory1 ! rebels1 by climb+ on ea* o!r's %\ld]s1 attempt$ to =ce ?r\gh ! ceil+2 /ill ! fatal fire ( ! loyali/s 0 kept up2 at e %ot a rebel fell1 & on ! gr\nd floor lay sev5-&-tw5ty bodies4 ,at la/1 despair+ ( success1 !y procur$ a quantity ( /raw & fir$ ! build+4 ,to =ce a passage ?r\gh ! rebels 0 almo/ a desp]ate attempt1 b to p]i% 9 ! flames1 :i* _h n[ seiz$ ! build+1 0 ! sad alt]native4 ,two yeom5 7 kill$ 9 _! attempt at escape1 b =tunately ! o!r f\r1 by jump+ f a w9d[ into a hay-y>d "u cov] ( ! g>d5 wall1 succe$$ 9 rea*+ ! ma9 body1 :o 7 po/$ 9 ! dwell+-h\se4 ,= six long h\rs ?is unequal conte/ _h be5 ma9ta9$1 & /ill no impression _h be5 made ^u ! gallant royali/s4 ,to confuse ! g>rison1 ! assailants set fire to ! toll-h\se & adjac5t cab9s1 b ! conflagration s]v$ no bett] purpose ?an to consume _! own sla91 ^: bodies !y flung into ! burn+ h\ses4 ,happily succ\r 0 at h&1 & at five 9 ! ev5+ a re9=cem5t 0 descri$ by ! we>i$ royali/s1 advanc+ rapidly to meet !m4 ,,! ,,rebels ,,/orm+ #8,,! ,,turret' ,,at ,,lieut5ant ,,tyrrell',s1 ,,clon>d ,"o ( ! yeom51 :o _h be5 exclud$ by ! sudd5 %utt+ ( ! gates 9 ! morn+1 f9d+ he c\ld be ( no use 9 def5d+ ! h\se1 repair$ to ,k9negad & repres5t$ ! al>m+ situation ( 8 fri5ds at ,clon>d2 ^u :i*1 ,lieut5ant ,h\ghton1 ) f\rte5 ( ! ,k9negad infantry1 & a s]geant1 ) elev5 ,nor?umb]l& ,f5cibles 7?is be+ all ! =ce t c\ld be sp>$71 imm$iately m>*$ to _! succ\r4 ,! pass by ! bridge hav+ be5 kept op5 9 ! mann] be=e relat$1 ,lieut5ant ,tyrrell n[ salli$ f ! h\se1 & soon effect$ a junction ) ?is re9=cem5t4 ,a few volleys completely cle>$ ! roads1 & hav+ plac$ ! ,nor?umb]l& ,f5cibles & ,k9negad infantry 9 su* situations z mo/ effectually to gall ! enemy 9 _! retreat f ! g>d51 ! lieut5ant himself und]took ! haz>d\s ent]prise ( dislodg+ !m f !nce4 #8,at ?is "t x is suppos$ !re 7 f\r hundr$ rebels 9 ! g>d51 a l>ge body be+ po/$ on a m\nt plant$ ) old fir-trees1 :i* af=d$ consid]able protection1 :ile _m lay conceal$ beh9d a privet h$ge1 f :]e !y c\ld see di/9ctly e p]son :o ent]$ ! g>d51 ?\gh unp]ceiv$ !mselves4 ,! brave ,tyrrell1 at ! head ( a few *os5 m51 n[ ru%$ into ! g>d51 & 0 receiv$ by a g5]al dis*>ge f bo? bodies ( ! enemy2 b he in/antly attack$ ! p>ty beh9d ! h$ge1 :i*1 be+ defeat$1 retir$ to ! m\nt4 ,"h a w>m action ensu$1 ! enemy appe>+ det]m9$ to ma9ta9 _! advantage\s situation2 b ! yeom51 ?\gh fatigu$ ) ! heat & burd5 ( ! day1 & six ( !m badly w\nd$1 p]sev]$ ) ! mo/ undaunt$ c\rage1 & direct$ su* a /eady & well-direct$ fire aga9/ ! m\nt1 t ! enemy 7 at l5g? disp]s$1 & 9 _! flight ! ,nor?umb]l& ,f5cibles & ,k9negad infantry made great havoc among !m4'--,taylor's ,hi/ory4 ,! rebel loss1 :5 x is rememb]$ t x 0 inflict$ by a g>rison n numb]+ ?irty m51 may appe> to be ov]/at$4 ,9 kill$ & w\nd$ x 0 said to rea* two hundr$4 ,nor is !re any reason to "q ! accuracy ( ! return4 ,a close & well-direct$ fire 0 ma9ta9$ = half ! day1 & "s ( ! yeomanry 7 suppos$ to h dis*>g$ "o hundr$ r\nds a man4 ,aft] ?is sev]e repulse ! rema9+ body ( insurg5ts retreat$ to ,c>b]y & plund]$ ! mansion ( ,"l ,h>burton1 & next day ent]$ ,mea? by ,john/[n4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,july !y 7 aga9 ov]tak51 br\ght to action1 & defeat$ by a deta*m5t "u ,colonel ,g\gh1 hunt$ aft]w>ds by ,g5]al ,my]s1 & driv5 ^u ,slane1 & enc\nt]$ ar ,9 all ^! affairs disorganis$ t1 z a body1 !y ceas$ to h exi/5ce4 ,,fate ,,( ,,fa!r ,,john ,,murphy ,,( ,,b\lavogue ,,aft] ,,v9eg> ,,hill ,! horde ( insurg5ts ) ,fa!r ,john ,murphy ( ,b\lavogue escap$ f ! ,v9eg> ,hill dr\te1 retreat$ ?r\gh ! ,scullagh gap1 & select$ ,kilk5ny z _! field ( future op]ations4 ,_! progress 0 m>k$ by ! cu/om>y atrocities ( plund]+ & murd]1 & ! l9e ( m>* t[>ds ,ca/lecom] might h be5 readily trac$ by prop]ty de/roy$ & h\ses laid 9 a%es4 ,aft] ! cont9uation ( _! old tactics & acts ( coldblood$ trea*]y--su* z ! affair at ,gore's bridge1 :5 promises ( protection 7 giv5 to ! discomfit$ loyali/ soldi]s surr\nd$ 9 an unt5able position1 to induce !m to lay d[n _! arms1 & sc&al\sly violat$1 & 9 a few h\rs aft] _! surr5d]1 six privates ( ! ,wex=d1 two ( ! #d? ,dragoons1 & n9e ,prote/ant prison]s 7 savagely but*]$ at ,kellym\nt by ord]s ( ,dev]eux1 a sangu9>y ruffian1 pr9cipally conc]n$ 9 ! massacre at ,scullabogue--! insurg5ts 7 discov]$ at daybreak halt$ on ,kilcomney ,hill4 ,! ,d[n%ire battalion guns--"u ,major ,ma!ws--op5$ fire1 & ! rebels1 to avoid ! cannonade & ga9 "t to make dispositions to receive ! royali/s1 fell back a mile4 ,:ile =m+1 ,sir ,*>les ,asgill's artill]y 7 he>d fir+ at a rebel p>ty 9 _! re>1 & a few r\nds f ! ,d[n%ire guns complet$ _! discomfiture4 ,!y broke1 fl$1 & 7 cut d[n1 sc>cely resi/+1 ! pursuit be+ cont9u$ = two h\rs ) fatal effect4 ,?is 0 ! cru%+ bl[ giv5 to ! s\!rn insurrection4 ,all 0 lo/1 = baggage1 arms1 provisions1 & ammunition 7 totally ab&on$4 ,a few soldi]s & ,prote/ants :o _h fall5 into _! h&s & escap$ assass9ation 7 m]cifully !y suff]$ a cont9u$ loss1 & at la/ _h become s totally deliv]$ & ! insurg5ts disb&$1 & :ile ! ,wex=d p>ty cross$ into _! native c\ntry ?r\gh ! ,scullagh gap1 ! w&]]s f ,wickl[ & ,kild>e w5t (f disp]s$ly1 "s ( ! lea/ guilty return+ to _! own homes1 :ile o!rs1 despair+ ( =giv5ess1 comm5c$ an outlaw's life1 & sank ! rebel 9 ! robb]4 #8,fa!r ,john ,murphy1 a prie/ :o act$ z aide-de-camp to ! great sac]dotal h]o1 ,john ,murphy ( ,b\lavogue1 & :o _h accompani$ him f ,v9eg> ,hill1 fell 9 ?is action4 ,he _h a dove & a crucifix on 8 buttons1 & lett]s direct$ to him 7 f\nd 9 8 pocket1 recomm5d+ prop] places = encamp+4 ,fa!r ,john ,murphy1 ! comm&]-9-*ief1 :o fl$ f ! field ( battle1 0 tak5 at an ale-h\se by ?ree yeom51 "o ( ! "n ( ,m',cabe1 & l$ a prison] to ,tull[1 ! headqu>t]s ( ,sir ,james ,duff4 ,he 0 introduc$ into a room :]e ! g5]al1 8 aides-de-camp1 ,colonels ,fo/] & ,ed51 ! ,e>l ( ,rod51 ,capta9 ,m',cl9tock1 & ab\t tw5ty (fic]s 7 sitt+4 ,major ,hall1 hav+ ask$ him "s que/ions :i* gave (f5ce1 9 a viol5t rage ! prie/ made a bl[ ( 8 fi/ at ! ,major1 :i* w\ld h knock$ him d[n1 b t he w>d$ x (f ) 8 arm1 on :i*1 h[ev]1 he receiv$ a sev]e contusion4 ,on se>*+ ,murphy1 9 8 pockets 8 ve/m5ts 7 f\nd1 ) "s lett]s f ,mrs4 ,ri*>ds & o!r ladies1 prison]s at ,wex=d1 implor+ him to save ! lives ( _! husb&s & relations4 ,he 0 hang$ on ! same day2 8 body 0 burn$ & 8 head fix$ on ! m>ket-h\se4' ,musgrave's ,memoirs1 :i* furni% ! =ego+ acc\nt1 fur!r enlight5 u ^u ,murphy's p]sonal traits3--#8,he 0 ab\t =ty-five ye>s old1 light complexion$1 bald-pat$1 & ab\t five feet n9e in*es high1 well made1 unit+ /r5g? ) agility4 ,he 0 exce$+ly irascible1 & :5 9 a passion _h some:at ! aspect ( a tig]4 ,8 pix1 8 oil /ock1 & a small crucifix 7 f\nd 9 8 pocket4' ,,l&+ ,,( ,,! ,,fr5* ,,invad]s ,,9 ,,killalla ,,bay ,9 ! we/ ( ,irel& ! sy/em ( t]rorism 0 also incessantly p]sev]$ 92 g5]al murd]s 7 ann\nc$1 & ! p cont9u$ n to sleep 9 _! own h\ses to avoid surprise4 ,! /range/ means by :i* ^! imag9>y massacres 7 to be effect$ 7 inv5t$1 promulgat$1 & believ$1 & ! peasantry 9 _m places actually rema9$ night aft] night 9 ! op5 fields z ! only means ( escap+ ! devili% devices ( de/roy]s4 ,musgrave has set d[n 9 8 ,memoirs3 #8,a few days be=e ! ,fr5* l&$1 a report 0 indu/ri\sly circulat$ t ! ,prote/ants _h ent]$ into a conspiracy to massacre ! ,roman ,ca?olics1 & t !y w\ld n sp>e man1 woman1 or *ild4 ,x 0 said t = ?is purpose a l>ge quantity ( combu/ible /uff _h be5 introduc$ by ! ,orangem51 :o made a k9d ( black c&les ( x2 t !y 7 ( su* a quality t !y c\ld n be ext+ui%$ :5 once light$1 & t 9 :atev] h\se !y %\ld be burnt !y w\ld produce ! de/ruction ( e p]son 9 x4' ,su* 0 ! /ate ( ,mayo & ,connaught g5]ally :51 on ! #bbnd ( ,augu/ #agih1 ?ree ,fr5* frigates1 ) ,engli% col\rs fly+1 ent]$ ,killalla ,bay4 ,no suspicion 0 occasion$ by _! appe>ance1 & "u ! belief t !y 7 ,briti% cruis]s1 sev]al g5tlem5 f ! t[n visit$ ! /rang]s1 & :5 decl>$ prison]s fir/ discov]$ _! mi/ake4 ,killalla 0 at t "t a bi%op's see 7subsequ5tly suppress$ on ! pass+ ( ! ,re=m ,bill74 ,on ! day :5 ! ,fr5* appe>$ 9 ! bay ! "l-bi%op 0 hold+ 8 annual visitation1 & ! cl]gy ( ! diocese 7 collect$ 9 ! ca/le1 z ! see-h\se 0 popul>ly call$4 ,! /range vessels1 h[ev]1 excit$ no al>m2 d9n] pass$ quietly1 ! gue/s 7 prep>+ to dep>t1 :5 t int5tion 0 accel]at$ by ! arrival ( a brea?less mess5g] to in=m ! company & _! ho/ t ! ,fr5* _h actually l&$1 & an advanc$ gu>d ( ?ree hundr$ m5 7 m>*+ on ! t[n4 ,killalla 0 feebly g>rison$ by a p>ty ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,wales's ,f5cibles & a few yeomanry1 ! :ole n exce$+ fifty or sixty m51 b /ill !y (f]$ a bold resi/ance1 until1 ) ! loss ( a few kill$ & w\nd$1 !y 7 f9ally driv5 into ! ca/le & oblig$ to surr5d]4 ,! comm&] ( ?is extraord9>y exp$ition1 ,humb]t1 aft] summon+ ! bi%op to 8 pres5ce1 & hav+ ann\nc$ t he came f ! great nation to give ! ,iri% lib]ty & sev] ! yoke ( ,engl&1 :i* _h s long oppress$ !m1 proce$$ to put into requisition 8 lord%ip's horses1 %eep1 & c[s1 intimat+ at ! same "t t ! ,iri% ,directory1 to be e/abli%$ imm$iately 9 ,connaught1 w\ld pay ! full value ( ! same4 ,! ,fr5* (fic]s gave ! foll[+ acc\nt ( ! exp$ition3--#8,ab\t eighte5 days be=e1 #aejj m51 "s ( :om _h s]v$ "u ,bonap>te 9 ,italy1 ! re/ _h be5 ( ! army ( ! ,rh9e1 emb>k$ on bo>d ?ree frigates at ,ro*elle1 & on a v d>k night elud$ 7beyond _! expectation7 ! vigilance ( ! ,engli% fleet1 :i* 0 close beh9d !m4 ,two ( !m _h =ty-f\r guns1 eighte5-p\nd]s1 ! o!r ?irty-eight guns1 twelve-p\nd]s4 ,!y said also !y br\ght n9e pieces ( cannon & arms = #ajj1jjj m51 b ?is 0 ,fr5* gasconnade1 z !y _h arms only = #eejj m5 & b two f\r-p\nd]s4 ,! meagre p]sons & ! wan & sall[ c\nt5ances ( ^! troops1 ^: numb]s did n exce$ #ajfj rank & file & #gj (fic]s1 /rongly indicat$ ! sev]e h>d%ips :i* !y mu/ h und]gone4 #8,!y hoi/$ a gre5 flag 9 front ( ! ca/le1 ) ! ,iri% words1 8,er9 g braugh0 inscrib$ on x1 :i* signifies 8,irel& = ev]10 & !y invit$ ! p to jo9 !m1 hav+ assur$ !m t !y w\ld enjoy fre$om & happ9ess by do+ s4 #8,! fir/ day !y pass$ 9 l&+ arms & ammunition2 ! second 9 clo?+ & arm+ ! natives1 ( :om great multitudes flock$ to _! /&>d1 & grant+ commissions to ,iri% (fic]s4' ,comp>$ ) ! o!r armam5ts de/9$ = ! invasion ( ,irel&1 ,humb]t's 0 by f> ! smalle/4 ,! gr& army1 t]m$ #8! res]ve1' :i* 0 comm&$ by ,g5]al ,kilma9e1 am\nt$ 9 r\nd numb]s to #aj1jjj2 & a second1 ly+ 9 ! h>b\r ( ,bre/1 "u ,g5]al ,h>dy1 _h #cjjj m5 on bo>d4 ,nei!r1 h[ev]1 attempt$ to put to sea1 & al?\gh ,kilma9e nev] appe>$ 9 p]son1 8 proclamations 7 abundantly di/ribut$4 ,humb]t's manife/o 0 clev]ly conceiv$ & +5i\sly put toge!r3-- ,,lib]ty6 ,,equality6 ,,frat]nity6 ,,union6 ,iri%m5--,y h n =got ,bantry ,bay2 y "k :at ef=ts ,france has made to assi/ y4 ,h] affections = y1 h] desire = av5g+ y\r wrongs & insur+ y\r indep5d5ce c nev] be impair$4 ,aft] sev]al unsuccessful attempts1 behold ,fr5*m5 arriv$ among/ y4 ,!y come to support y\r c\rage1 to %>e y\r dang]s1 to jo9 _! arms1 & to mix _! blood ) y\rs 9 ! sacr$ cause ( lib]ty4 ,brave ,iri%m51 our cause is common2 l y1 we abhor ! av>ici\s & blood?ir/y policy ( an oppressive gov]nm5t2 l y1 we hold z indefeasible ! "r ( all nations to lib]ty2 l y1 we are p]suad$ t ! peace ( ! _w %all ev] be tr\bl$1 z long z ! ,briti% m9i/ry is suff]$ to make1 ) impunity1 a traffic ( ! indu/ry1 lab\r1 & blood ( ! p4 ,b exclusive ( ! same int]e/s :i* unite u1 we h p[]ful motives to love & def5d y4 ,h we n be5 ! pretext ( ! cruelty ex]cis$ aga9/ y by ! cab9et ( ,/4 ,james's8 ,! he>tfelt int]e/ y h %[n 9 ! great ev5ts ( our revolution has x n be5 imput$ to y z a crime8 ,are n tortures & dea? cont9ually hang+ ov] su* ( y z are b>ely suspect$ ( be+ our fri5ds8 ,let u unite !n & m>* to glory4 ,we swe> ! mo/ inviolable respect = y\r prop]ties1 y\r laws1 & all y\r religi\s op9ions4 ,be free2 be ma/]s 9 y\r own c\ntry4 ,we look = no o!r conque/ ?an t ( y\r lib]ty--no o!r success ?an y\rs4 ,! mom5t ( break+ y\r *a9s is arriv$2 our triumphant troops are n[ fly+ to ! extremities ( ! e>? to te> up ! roots ( ! weal? & tyranny ( our enemies4 ,t frightful ,colossus is m\ld]+ away 9 e "p4 ,c !re be any ,iri%man base en\gh to sep>ate himself at su* a happy juncture f ! gr& int]e/s ( 8 c\ntry8 ,if su* !re be1 brave fri5ds1 let him be *as$ f ! c\ntry he betrays1 & let 8 prop]ty become ! rew>d ( ^? g5]\s m5 :o "k h[ to fight & die4 ,iri%m51 recollect ! late defeats :i* y\r enemies h exp]i5c$ f ! ,fr5*2 recollect ! pla9s ( ,honscoote1 ,t\lon1 ,quib]on1 & ,o/5d2 recollect ,am]ica1 free f ! mom5t %e wi%$ to be s4 ,! conte/ betwe5 y & y\r oppressors _c be long4 ,union6 lib]ty6 ! ,iri% republic6--su* is our %\t2 let u m>*1 our he>ts are devot$ to y2 our glory is 9 y\r happ9ess4 ,heal? & ,frat]nity1 ,humb]t1 ,g54 ,humb]t's 0 a bold b wild exp]im5t1 b /ill x ev9c$ ! d>+ "* ( ! adv5tur]4 ,he _h enc\nt]$ difficulties t w\ld h di%e>t5$ a soldi] less en?usia/ic4 ,to l& ) #abjj m5 9 a c\ntry 9 full milit>y occupation1 z ,irel& !n 01 )\t money1 necess>ies1 or any res\rces b :at *ance & tal5t gave1 prov$ inde$ t ! ,fr5* g5]al 0 no common soldi]4 ,! sket* giv5 by ,bi%op ,/ock 78 involunt>y & captive ho/7 ( ! invad+ army & _! d>+ lead] is n only graphic1 b fai?fully descriptive ( ! bold adv5tur] & 8 h>dy foll[]s3--#8,intellig5ce1 activity1 temp]ance1 pati5ce1 to a surpris+ degree1 appe>$ to be comb9$ 9 ! soldi]y t came ov] ) ,humb]t1 toge!r ) ! exacte/ ob$i5ce to discipl9e4 ,yet1 if y except ! gr5adi]s1 !y _h no?+ to cat* ! eye4 ,_! /ature = ! mo/ "p 0 l[1 _! complexions pale & sall[1 _! clo!s mu* ! worse = we>2 to a sup]ficial obs]v] !y w\ld h appe>$ incapable ( endur+ almo/ any h>d%ip4 ,^! 7 ! m51 h[ev]1 ( :om x 0 pres5tly obs]v$ t !y c\ld be well cont5t to live on bread or potatoes1 to dr9k wat]1 to make ! /ones ( ! /reet _! b$1 & to sleep 9 _! clo!s1 ) no cov]+ b ! canopy ( heav54 ,"o half ( _! numb] _h s]v$ 9 ,italy "u ,bonap>te2 ! re/ 7 ( ! army ( ! ,rh9e1 :]e !y _h suff]$ di/resses t well acc\nt$ = ?9 p]sons & wan looks4 ,sev]al ( !m decl>$1 ) all ! m>ks ( s9c]ity1 t at ! siege ( ,metz1 dur+ ! prec$+ w9t]1 !y _h = a long "t slept on ! gr\nd 9 holes made f\r feet deep "u ! sn[2 & an (fic]1 po9t+ to 8 lea!r small-clo!s1 assur$ ! bi%op t he _h n tak5 !m (f = a twelve-mon?4 ,humb]t1 ! lead] ( ?is s+ul> body ( m51 0 himself z extraord9>y a p]sonage z any 9 8 army2 ( a good height & %ape1 9 ! full vig\r ( life1 prompt to decide1 quick 9 execution1 app>5tly ma/] ( 8 art1 y c\ld n refuse him ! praise ( a good (fic]1 :ile 8 physiognomy =bade y to l him z a man4 ,8 eye1 :i* 0 small & sleepy 7! effect1 probably1 ( mu* wat*+71 ca/ a side-long glance ( insidi\sness1 & ev5 ( cruelty--x 0 ! eye ( a cat prep>+ to spr+ ^u h] prey4 ,8 education & mann]s 7 indicative ( a p]son sprung f ! l[e/ ord]s ( society1 ?\gh he knew h[ 7z mo/ ( 8 c\ntrym5 c d7 to assume1 :]e x 0 conv5i5t1 ! deportm5t ( a g5tleman4 ,= le>n+1 he _h sc>cely en\gh to enable him to write 8 own "n4 ,8 passions 7 furi\s1 & all 8 behavi\r seem$ m>k$ ) ! *>act]s ( r\ghness & viol5ce4 ,a n>r[] obs]vation ( him1 h[ev]1 s]v$ to discov] t mu* ( ?is r\ghness 0 ! result ( art1 be+ assum$ ) ! view ( extort+1 by t]ror1 a ready compliance ) 8 dem&s4 ,?is latt] trait 9 ,humb]t's "* 0 p]sonally exp]i5c$ by ! bi%op4 ,an (f] ( ! presid5cy ( ! ,connaught ,directory 0 decl9$ by 8 lord%ip1 on ! plea ( 8 sworn allegiance to ! k+--a pl$ge1 he said1 nev] to be violat$2 & a comm& t he %\ld issue ord]s to place e horse & vehicle 9 ! c\ntry at ,humb]t's disposal = m\nt+ 8 cavalry1 & ! transport ( 8 guns1 /ores1 & baggage1 0 evad$ by an assurance t 8 lord%ip _h be5 b lately a resid5t1 &1 f want ( local k or au?ority1 _h n ! means ( compliance ) ! ,fr5* g5]al's reque/4 #8,next morn+ ,humb]t1 f9d+ t no c>s or horses _h be5 procur$1 became furi\s1 utt]$ a torr5t ( vulg> abuse1 pres5t$ a pi/ol at ! bi%op's elde/ son1 & decl>$ he w\ld puni% 8 fa!r's disob$i5ce by s5d+ him to ,france1 & accord+ly he m>*$ (f ! bi%op t[>ds ! %ore "u a s]geant's gu>d1 b :5 !y _h advanc$ a %ort di/ance a m\nt$ ord]ly recall$ ! p>ty1 & ,humb]t apologis$ to ! bi%op1 & excus$1 "u ! plea ( milit>y necessity1 a v gross dep>ture f ! laws ( la politesse4 #8,! #bd? 0 occupi$ by a ,fr5* reconnaissance on ,ball9a1 :i* 0 repell$ by a p>ty ( c>b9e]s & "s yeomanry4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! royali/s advanc$ to ,killalla 9 return1 _h a sm>t skirmi% ) ! enemy1 &1 aft] los+ a few m51 7 ha/ily driv5 back4' ,on ,sunday1 ! #bf?1 ,humb]t took ! (f5sive1 leav+ six (fic]s & two hundr$ m5 9 ,killalla to g>rison ! t[n1 secure 8 sp>e ammunition1 & drill su* recruits z %\ld jo9 ! /&>d ( ! republic4 ,! ,fr5* numb]$ ab\t #ijj bayonets1 ) treble t numb] ( peasant p>tisans4 ,!y ent]$ ,ball9a unoppos$1 & ,humb]t express$ consid]able disappo9tm5t :5 no respectable p]sons welcom$ 8 entree1 & ! body ( an active ag5t susp5d$ to a tree1 execut$ by ! troops be=e !y retreat$ = hav+ a ,fr5* commission 9 8 pocket1 :ile x af=d$ an exhibition = ,gallic civism1 gave /ill b a sorry om5 ( success4 ,be=e he _h comm5c$ 8 op]ations ! ,fr5* g5]al felt difficulties :i*1 9 "s degree1 he 0 unprep>$ =4 ,he came totally unprovid$ ) money1 & 9 ! co-op]ation he 0 l$ f ! reports ( ,iri% ag5ts to build ^u z c]ta9 he 0 mis]ably disappo9t$4 ,! fir/ ( ^! difficulties he endeav\r$ to ov]come by ! issue ( assignats on ! ,iri% ,directory t 0 to be4 ,! fir/ s]i\s action ,humb]t _h on enc\nt]+ ! royali/ =ces 0 signalis$ by a s]ies ( milit>y mi/akes1 ( :i* ! ,fr5* comm&] took ! fulle/ advantage1 & ! memory ( ! loyali/ discomfiture at ,ca/leb> rema9s a discr$itable page 9 ! annals ( our g5]al%ip4 ,x is almo/ impossible to conceive any?+ m disgraceful & unacc\ntable ?an ! defeat ( ! royali/ army at ,ca/leb>4 ,t ! /r5g? ( ! k+'s army fully w>rant$ its comm&] 9 cov]+ ! t[n & tak+ an op5 position _c be d5i$1 b /ill1 z !re 0 "s unc]ta9ty t\*+ ! numb] ( ! assailants1 9 ! ev5t ( disa/] measures %\ld h be5 arrang$ = rally+ ! troops )9 ! t[n1 :i* a v little tr\ble w\ld h made ?or\ghly def5sible aga9/ a =ce s inf]ior z ,humb]t's4 ,t ! g5]al _s ( ! troops 0 excell5t _m individual cases prov$1 &1 ) a sup]ior cavalry & artill]y1 ! latt] p>ticul>ly well s]v$1 ! conte/ %\ld n h la/$ t5 m9utes4 ,,h]oic ,,conduct ,,( ,,! ,,highl& ,,s5t9el ,! p>ty :o def5d$ ! bridge ( ,ca/leb>1 consi/+ ( "s gallant (fic]s1 "s ( ! ,long=d1 a few ( ! ,kilk5ny & ,fras] ,f5cibles1 suff]$ mo/ sev]ely1 z !y 7 expos$ to a cross-fire bo? f ! roads lead+ to x & f ! h\ses on ei!r side4 ,! m5 (t5 fell back1 b 7 aga9 ralli$ by _! (fic]s4 ,at l5g? mo/ ( ! ,royal ,iri% ,artill]y1 :o work$ ! gun1 hav+ be5 kill$ or w\nd$1 x became useless1 & ! enemy 7 able to pu% =w>d a body ( cavalry1 ^: *>ge 0 repuls$ by ?is small p>ty1 & two ( ! =emo/ huss>s kill$ )9 ! ranks4 ,by ?is *>ge1 h[ev]1 ! numb]s ( ! royali/s 7 mu* r$uc$1 &1 hav+ be5 depriv$ ( ! assi/ance ( "o capta9 & "o subalt]n1 :o 7 desp]ately w\nd$1 !y 7 at la/ oblig$ to retreat aft] hav+ lo/ half _! numb]4 #8,! ,fr5* appe>$ m5 qualifi$ n only to obta9 b also to improve a victory1 & ) s+ul> d>+ a p>ty ( huss>s1 n exce$+ t5 9 numb]1 hung on ! re> ( ! retreat+ royali/s & ov]took & captur$ a gun1 :i* !y 7 ab\t to turn on ! runaways1 :5 a sup]ior numb] ( ,"l ,rod5's ,foxhunt]s *>g$ back1 kill$ five1 & drove (f ! re/4 ,! sla9 7 buri$ :]e !y fell1 &1 9 memory ( ! ev5t1 ! place is /ill call$ ,fr5* ,hill4 #8,! artill]y tak5 9 ?is disgraceful defeat consi/$ ( f\rte5 pieces1 ( :i* f\r 7 curricle guns4 ,! c\rage\s behavi\r ( ! ,fras] ,f5cibles has be5 m5tion$ ) admiration z a conspicu\s example ( gallantry aga9/ desp]ate odds4' ,illu/ration3 #jfje ,! spirit$ & *>act]i/ic wat]-col\r draw+ execut$ by ,george ,cruik%ank to illu/rate ! l&+ ( ! ,gallic legions 9 ,mayo deals ) a notewor?y in/ance ( individual & solit>y devotion z relat$ by ,musgrave3-- #8,! ,fr5* approa*$ ! new gaol to break x op54 ,x 0 gu>d$ by a ,highl& ,fras] s5t9el1 :om 8 fri5ds _h desir$ to retreat ) !m2 he h]oically refus$ to quit 8 po/1 :i* 0 elevat$1 ) "s /eps lead+ to x4 ,he *>g$ & fir$ five times successively1 & kill$ a ,fr5*man at e %ot1 b be=e he c\ld *>ge ! six? "t !y ru%$ on him1 beat out 8 bra9s1 & ?rew him d[n ! /eps1 ) ! s5try-box on 8 body4#e ,dur+ ! p]iod t ,humb]t occupi$ ,ca/leb>--t is1 f ! #bg? ( ,augu/ until ! morn+ ( ! #d? ( ,septemb]--! ,fr5* behav$ ) ! greate/ mod]ation1 protect+ ! ,prote/ants f insult1 & repress+ e attempt at cruelty on ! "p ( _! ignorant & useless allies4 ,inv>iably1 ! invad]s reg>d$ ! ,iri% mob :o accompani$ !m z a pack ( s5seless savages1 & no pa9s 7 tak5 to disguise ^! feel+s ( contempt4 #8,! ,fr5*1' records ,musgrave1 #8ate ! be/ ( meat & bread1 drank w9e1 be]1 & c(fee1 & slept on good b$s4 ,!y compell$ ! rebels to eat potatoes1 dr9k :isky1 & sleep on /raw4 ,!y beat & abus$ !m l dogs1 9 ! "n ( lib]ty1 equality1 & frat]nity4 ,a volume w\ld n conta9 an acc\nt ( ! brutal actions ( ! rebels2 & ! wom51 :o 7 worse ?an ! m51 c>ri$ (f hides1 tall[1 beef1 clo?1 & v>i\s o!r articles4 #8,! wond] 0 h[ ! zeal\s papi/ %\ld come to any t]ms ( agreem5t ) a set ( m5 :o boa/$ op5ly 9 _! he>+ 8t !y _h j driv5 ,mr4 ,pope out ( ,italy1 & did n expect to f9d him s sudd5ly 9 ,irel&40 ,x a/oni%$ ! ,fr5* (fic]s to he> ! recruits :5 !y (f]$ _! s]vices decl>e 8t !y 7 come to take arms = ,france & ! ,bless$ ,virg940' ,to ! ,iri% prie/hood ! ,fr5* (fic]s exhibit$ a m>k$ antipa?y4 ,frequ5tly a lat5t hatr$ ( ,prote/ants became too app>5t1 b any attempt1 & _m 7 made1 to give a religi\s turn to ! w> 0 on ! ,fr5* "p furi\sly repell$4 ,,end+ ,,( ,,! ,,fr5* ,,invasion ,no re9=cem5ts _h arriv$ f ,france2 no insurrection>y movem5t 9 ! o!r prov9ces foll[$ ! desc5t at ,killalla & ! unexpect$ success at ,ca/leb>4 ,! game 0 play$2 ,"l ,cornwallis 0 )9 ?irty miles2 ano!r day1 & surr5d] w\ld be inevitable2 b /ill a *ance might be #8^u ! die1' &1 l a brave adv5tur]1 ,humb]t det]m9$ to put x to ! haz>d4 ,aft] mature consid]ation he decid$ to m>* 9 a nor!rly direction1 z t "p ( ! c\ntry he und]/ood to be disaffect$1 & also ! r\te lead+ ?r\gh ,sligo & ,donegal 0 tol]ably free f troops1 & consequ5tly m op5 to him4 ,accord+ly1 on ! night ( ! #crd ( ,septemb] he s5t (f 8 baggage & cannon1 ) "p ( 8 troops1 t[>ds ,sligo1 & ab\t sev5 next morn+ set out ) ! rema9d]1 ab\t #djj 9 numb]4 ,) ! ab&onm5t ( ! capital ( ,mayo1 ,humb]t's ,iri% c>e] may be said to h clos$1 & probably ! mo/ summ>y b fai?ful acc\nt ( 8 extraord9>y campaign is conta9$ 9 8 own report to ! ,fr5* ,directory3-- #8,aft] hav+ obta9$ ! greate/ successes1 & made ! arms ( ! ,fr5* republic to triumph dur+ my /ay 9 ,irel&1 ,i h at l5g? be5 oblig$ to submit to a sup]ior =ce ( #cj1jjj troops1 comm&$ by ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,i am a prison] ( w> on my p>ole4' ,nev] a despat* m brief1 nor yet m true4 ,f\r days _h pass$ s9ce ! ,fr5* & _! auxili>ies _h ab&on$ ,ca/leb> 7on be+ appris$ ( ,humb]t's retreat ,colonel ,craw=d advanc$1 & at n9e o'clock ! same ev5+ ,ca/leb> 0 occupi$ by ! royali/s71 & dur+ t "t !y _h be5 h>ass$ cont9ually4 ,s closely 7 !y press$ t ! fusilade betwe5 _! re>-gu>d & ! advance ( ! royali/s 0 almo/ incessant4 ,8 great sup]iority 9 cavalry enabl$ ,"l ,lake to hang closely on _! re>1 f :i* x 0 impossible to %ake him (f1 & by m\nt+ light infantry beh9d dragoons1 s vigor\sly 0 ,humb]t pu%$ t he 0 oblig$ to halt ! head ( 8 column & receive an attack f ! advanc+ enemy4 ,:ile =m+ ! lead+ division ! re>-gu>d1 "u ,s>az91 7 ov]tak5 )9 a mile ( ,ballynamuck1 & t g5]al1 :o comm&$ en second1 at once surr5d]$4 ,inde$1 9 do+ ?is ,s>az9 ex]cis$ a s\nd discretion 9 prev5t+ ! useless exp5diture ( human blood1 &1 f ! d>+ intrepidity ( 8 "*1 ! sacrifice1 mo/ pa9ful to a soldi]'s feel+s1 w\ld nev] h be5 made by him until e hope 0 ov]4 ,! foll[+ circum/ances1 z ,musgrave has relat$1 att5d$ ! surr5d] ( ! ,fr5*3--#8,! ,e>l ( ,rod5 & ,colonel ,craw=d1 :o l$ on ! advanc$ gu>d1 consi/+ ( 8 lord%ip's ,f5cibles1 p]ceiv+ an (fic] :o seem$ desir\s to communicate ) !m1 ,"l ,rod5 ord]$ 8 trumpet to s\nd1 :i* 0 answ]$ by ! ,fr5*1 :5 8 lord%ip & ! colonel advanc$ into ! ,fr5* l9es4 ,! (fic] politely ask$ !m :at _! wi%es 74 ,!y answ]$ to /op ! effusion ( blood1 & desir$ !m to surr5d]4 ,! (fic] said t he did n comm&1 b t he w\ld g to ,g5]al ,humb]t1 :i* he accord+ly did4 ,humb]t came up1 ask$ ! same "q1 & receiv$ a simil> answ]4 ,he !n dem&$ half an h\r to give a f9al answ]1 :i* 0 grant$ on condition t he halt$ 8 troops2 to :i* he made no reply1 b retreat$ ) precipitation4 ,"l ,rod5 !n ord]$ 8 trumpet to s\nd ! advance1 & came up to ! fir/ & second brigade ( ! ,fr5* army1 :o surr5d]$ to ab\t #cjj cavalry "u 8 lord%ip & ,colonel ,craw=d4 ,aft] ?is !y advanc$ ) ab\t tw5ty dragoons & took possession ( ! ,fr5* guns4 ,%ortly aft] ,humb]t ralli$ 8 gr5adi]s1 ! only "p ( ! army1 except ! *asseurs1 t _h n surr5d]$1 consi/+ ( ab\t #djj m51 :o surr\nd$ ,"l ,rod5 & 8 tw5ty dragoons4 ,!y 7 giv5 9 *>ge to ! huss>s4 ,:ile !y 7 _! prison]s--:i* la/$ ab\t fifte5 m9utes--! ,fr5* (fic]s load$ ! ,unit$ ,iri%m51 _! allies1 ) execrations = hav+ deceiv$ & disappo9t$ !m by invit+ !m to und]take a fruitless exp$ition4 ,!y also decl>$ t ! p ( ,irel& 7 ! mo/ trea*]\s & c[>dly !y ev] knew4 ,"l ,rod5 & ,colonel ,craw=d cont9u$ prison]s till 8 regim5t ( ,f5cibles advanc$ 9 que/ ( _! colonel1 :i* ! ,fr5* huss>s p]ceiv+1 reque/$ t 8 lord%ip w\ld desire !m to halt1 z !y meant to surr5d]1 & by do+ s he prev5t$ !m f be+ cut to pieces4' ,accord+ to ,gordon's au?ority1 #8! troops ( ,g5]al ,humb]t 7 f\nd1 :5 prison]s1 to consi/ ( #gdh privates & #if (fic]s1 a loss ( #bbh be+ su/a9$ s9ce _! fir/ l&+ at ,killalla4' ,! /ory is incomplete )\t rec\nt+ ! fate ( _! misguid$ auxili>ies4 ,x w\ld appe> t ! soldi]s ( ! gr&e nation & _! ,iri% allies 7 he>tily tir$ ( ea* o!r1 & bo? sides compla9$ bitt]ly1 & app>5tly ) reason4 ,f ! comm5cem5t ( ,humb]t's movem5t t[>ds ! nor? until 8 surr5d]1 n an h\r pass$ )\t ! v5geance ( ! royali/s fell+ on ! delud$ wret*es1 :o /ill cont9u$ r to emb>rass ?an assi/ ! ,fr5* army :ile retreat+4 ,e /raggl] t 0 ov]tak5 0 cut d[n by ! ,hompes*]s & ,foxhunt]s :o hung ^u ,humb]t's re>2 & :5 ! invad]s laid d[n _! arms at ,ball9amuck1 if blood c\ld h aton$ = treason1 x 0 fe>fully exact$1 = ! sword & halt] 7 us$ ) an unsp>+ h&4 ,x is impossible to =m any correct e/imate ( ! numb] sacrific$ to ! fury ( ! soldi]y4 ,dur+ ! pursuit ( ,humb]t1 z ! rebels pres]v$ n ev5 ! semblance ( ord]1 b /raggl$ :]e !y pleas$1 x 0 n unusual to f9d !m sleep+ 9 doz5s 9 ! fields1 "s f fatigue1 & m f drunk5ness4 ,no que/ions 7 ask$2 ! c\p de sabre :5 on m>*1 ! arm ( ! next tree1 if halt+1 end$ all inquiry4 ,at ,ball9amuck va victis 0 pron\nc$1 no qu>t] 0 giv51 &1 to use ,musgrave's words1 #8dreadful havoc' 0 made among ! un=tunate wret*es1 :o 7 exclud$ f m]cy & cut d[n by ! hundr$4 ,,rebels ,,de/roy+ ,a ,,h\se ,,& ,,furniture ,illu/ration3 #jfac ,probably ! arti/ has execut$ ?is *>act]i/ic sc5e p]ta9+ to ! de/ructive proce$+s :i* 7 s significant ( ! rebellion--con amore2 x is suffici5tly m>k$ by ,george ,cruik%ank's peculi> g5ius = convey+ a full s5se ( boi/]\s exub]ance1 :]e9 ! tragic m>*es h&-9-h& ) ! grotesque1 & hum\r ( ! broade/ contra/s ) t]rible episodes1 :i* weirdly impress ! imag9ation4 ,9 %ort1 ?is picture may be reg>d$ z ! typical contribution ( ! gift$ illu/rator to ,maxwell's ,hi/ory1 &1 z su*1 speaks suffici5tly = itself1 tell+ its mov+ tale ) t native =ce & graphic directness ,cruik%ank _h always at comm&4 ,x may be realis$ t1 to gratify _! native love ( fun1 an ,iri% mob f9ds 9 ! hum\rs ( any giv5 situation ! satisfaction ( comic relief 9 contra/ to absolutely grim t]rorism2 appreciative t\*es ( ^! cong5ial qualities are conspicu\s ?r\gh\t ,cruik%ank's vividly pictorial realisations ( ! episodes ( ! rebellion ( #agih4 ,h]e9 s\v5irs ( ! humor\s t\*es ( ! am5ities ( ,donnybrook ,fair l5d _! spice ( r\gh fun to relieve ! gloomi] horrors insep>able f ! subject1 :ile ! _s ( g5]al de/ruction is 9 full sw+1 & ! intoxicat+ influ5ce ( wantonly wreck+ ev]y?+ at h&1 or )9 rea*1 is produc+ *aos & spread+ annihilation ar\nd2 ! :ole spectacle ( reckless ru9 to *>act]i/ically conclude ) a gr& conflagration ( ev]y?+ de/ructible1 to put ! f9al t\*es to ! tableau4 ,,emmett ,,prep>+ ,,= ,,! ,,insurrection ,two names mo/ intimately connect$ ) ! ,iri% ,rebellion are surr\nd$ by an atmosph]e ( s5tim5t & ! glam\r ( romance1 :i* ende>s _! memories to _! admir]s at ?is di/ant date4 ,! unt[>d fate ( "o1 ! un=tunate en?usia/ ,"l ,edw>d ,fitzg]ald1 comm5ces ! hi/ory ( ! insurrection2 ! la/1 ,rob]t ,emmett1 comes to complete ! /ory1 8 episode almo/ z an anticlimax4 ,bo? 7 lives ( promise1 mis]ably ?r[n away1 & x is recognis$ t bo? ^! victims rebels de/roy+ a h\se furniture ( misappli$ tal5ts 7 wor?y ( a bett] fate1 & capable ( high] ?+s4 ,rob]t ,emmett 0 ! son ( a respectable physician 9 ,dubl91 & 0 ! y\ng] bro!r ( ,?omas ,adis ,emmett1 a gift$ b>ri/] :o _h be5 a conspicu\s memb] ( ! rebel ,directory 9 ! fateful #agih4 ,rob]t ,emmett 0 by natural gifts qualifi$ to figure z a h]o ( romance1 & 8 "n is s reg>d$ by sympa?is]s1 ev5 aft] ! lapse ( a c5tury1 :]e9 8 fame has fitfully surviv$4 ,he 0 a "y man ( f9e tal5ts r ?an solidity ( judgm5t1 possess+ uncommon eloqu5ce1 & no inconsid]able portion ( c\rage & activity4 ,he 0 n unqualifi$ = ! "p he _h und]tak51 & = a s]vice s pregnant ) difficulty & dang] 8 sangu9e temp]am5t 0 a necess>y adjunct4 ,he _h quitt$ ,irel& aft] ! un=tunate t]m9ation ( ! =m] conspiracy1 & resid$ 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,cont95t1 b pr9cipally 9 ,france1 till ,*ri/mas #ahjb1 :5 he return$ to 8 native c\ntry1 fill$ ) ambiti\s projects ( an unreasonable & uncompromis+ly revolution>y nature4 #8,a quotation f "o ( 8 spee*es1 :5 a lad at ,dubl9 ,univ]sity1 proves ! e>ly political bias ( 8 m9d4 ,aft] a brilliant eulogy on ! ,fr5* republic1 he conclud$ ) a rem>k suffici5tly expressive3--8,:5 a p1 advanc+ rapidly 9 k & p[]1 p]ceive at la/ h[ f> _! gov]nm5t is lagg+ beh9d !m1 :at !n1 ,i ask1 is to be done 9 su* a case8 ,:y1 pull ! gov]nm5t up to ! p60 ,! consequ5ces ( indulg+ 9 su* language at su* a "t may be imag9$--,emmett 0 /ruck (f ! ,college roll4'--,memoir ( ,rob]t ,emmett4 ,on 8 arrival 9 ,irel& he fir/ w5t into a /ate ( ! mo/ p]fect obscurity at ! h\se ( a ,mrs4 ,palm]1 at ,h>old's ,cross1 :]e he assum$ ! "n ( ,hewitt4 ,! nature ( 8 mission did n admit ( 8 rema9+ 9 ?is retreat long] ?an 0 necess>y to mature 8 plans & =m 8 connections4 ,ab\t ! end ( ,april1 a h\se & premises ( "s ext5t1 =m]ly a malt-h\se1 & :i* _h be5 long unoccupi$1 7 tak5 9 ,m>%all's ,alley1 ,?omas ,/reet1 suffici5tly obscure to escape detection1 & yet ne> en\gh to ! he>t ( ! city to effect ! mo/ desp]ate purposes4 ,9 ?is place ,emmett lodg$ = ne>ly two mon?s1 ) no bett] accommodation ?an a paillasse1 & surr\nd$ by f f\rte5 to tw5ty associates4 ,a depot ( arms 0 "h =m$ on a l>ge scale2 muskets & o!r weapons 7 procur$ f "t to "t to a consid]able am\nt1 & a l>ge manufacture ( pikes 0 secretly c>ri$ on4 ,!re 0 a gr\p ( tailor h&s employ$ 9 mak+ rebel uni=ms ( gre54 ,illu/ration3 #jfai #8,"o ( ^! dpts 0 set ap>t = ! manufacture ( gunp[d] & ! con/ruction ( weapons4 ,"s idea ( ! indu/ry ) :i* ,emmett accumulat$ ^! implem5ts ( deadly v5geance1 & 8 sangu9e reliance ^u ?\s&s respond+ to ! tocs9 ( insurrection1 may be =m$ f ! catalogue ( ! cont5ts ( 8 magaz9e3--,x compris$ =ty-five p\nds ( cannon-p[d]1 9 bundles2 elev5 boxes ( f9e p[d]2 "o hundr$ bottles fill$ ) p[d]1 envelop$ ) musket-balls & cov]$ ) canvas2 two hundr$ & =ty-six h& gr5ades1 =m$ ( ink-bottles fill$ ) p[d] & encircl$ ) buck-%ot2 sixty-two ?\s& r\nds ( musket-ball c>tridge2 ?ree bu%els ( musket-balls2 a quantity ( t[ mix$ ) t> & gunp[d] & o!r combu/ible matt]1 = ?r[+ aga9/ woodwork1 :i* :5 ignit$ w\ld cause an in/antane\s conflagration2 sky-rockets & o!r signals1 etc42 false beams fill$ ) combu/ibles1 ) n less ?an tw5ty ?\s& pikes4 #8,! conspirators occasionally press$ n only horses b m5 into _! s]vice1 & =c$ ! latt] to "w at diff]5t employm5ts necess>y = ! object 9 view :ile conf9$ 9 ! depot4 ,at ! same "t /ores ( arms & gunp[d] 7 deposit$ at ! resid5ces ( o!rs ( _! accomplices 9 conv5i5t /ations ( ! city4 ,! :ole ( ! conspiracy _h1 h[ev]1 be5 ne>ly ov]?r[n & expos$ by an explosion :i* took place 9 ,patrick ,/reet4 ,by ! ability ( ! conspirators1 or ! security ( _! adv]s>ies1 ! accid5t 0 ov]look$1 or at lea/ repres5t$ z unconnect$ ) any treasonable design4 ,emmett once m *ang$ ! place ( 8 concealm5t1 appreh5d+ ! explosion w\ld lead to untimely disclosures1 remov+ to "o ( 8 dpts situat$ 9 ,mass ,lane4 8,"h he /rove to make1 z f> z possible1 by increas$ ex]tions1 am5ds = ! rec5t loss4 ,s re/less 0 he1 t he s\ght no fur!r repose ?an t he d]iv$ f occasionally recl9+ ^u a mattress1 plac$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! workm51 f :i* he c\ld by night & day obs]ve ! progress (1 & direct & animate _! lab\rs40 ,,emmett ,,prep>+ ,,= ,,! ,,insurrection #8,at l5g? ! prep>ations 7 complete1 or ! funds ( ! conspirators exhau/$1 & ! #bcrd ( ,july #ahjc 0 appo9t$ = a g5]al insurrection4 ,?\gh ! p]sons imm$iately connect$ ) ! pr9cipals 9 ! plot--,emmett1 ,d[dall1 & ,quigley--did n exce$ f eighty to "o hundr$ p]sons1 !y 7 s f> misl$ z to ! /ate ( ! public m9d1 t !y expect$ ! _s ( rebellion w\ld p]vade ! k+dom4 ,! /opp+ ( ! mail-coa*es 0 to be ! signal ( revolt 9 ! c\ntry4 ,! imm$iate object ( ! insurg5ts 9 ! metropolis 0 ! ca/le 78z x 0 felt t to h comm& ov] ! seat !y might spe$ily secure ! p[] ( gov]nm5t071 & ! vic9ity ( ! depot 9 ,?omas ,/reet 0 calculat$ to fav\r ! int5d$ ent]prise aga9/ ?is seat ( ! gov]nm5t4 ,v>i\s rum\rs _h be5 afloat = a4 few days previ\s1 t 8a ris+10 z x 0 t]m$1 0 int5d$2 b ! reports 7 s contradictory t ! gov]nm5t 0 unable to take any measures ( precaution fur!r ?an ! d\bl+ ( patrols 9 c]ta9 /ations4 ,t[>ds dusk on ! #bcrd ( ,july1 ,emmett prep>$ = ! anticipat$ action by sup]9t5d+ ! di/ribution ( arms & ammunition 7( :i* he _h a l>ge supply7 among/ ! multitude t _h congregat$ be=e ! headqu>t]s ( ! project$ rebellion4 ,b we mu/ n omit to m5tion t previ\s to ! ev5+ ! ill-success ( ! ent]prise _h be5 om5$ =? by ! retreat ( ! ,kild>e m51 :o1 aft] m>*+ into ! capital1 7 =tunately p]suad$ by _! lead]s to disb& & return home4' ,:at ensu$ has be5 graphically describ$ by "o ( ,emmett's coadjutors3-- #8,ab\t six o'clock ,emmett1 ,mala*y1 "o or two o!rs1 & myself put on our gre5 uni=m1 trimm$ ) gold lace1 & select$ our arms4 ,! insurg5ts1 :o _h all day be5 well pli$ ) :isky' 7?is p>agraph is mo/ significant71 #8began to prep>e = comm5c+ an attack ^u ! ca/le2 & :5 all 0 ready1 ,emmett made an animat$ address to ! conspirators4 ,at eight precisely we salli$ out ( ! depot1 & :5 we arriv$ 9 ,?omas ,/reet ! insurg5ts gave ?ree deaf5+ *e]s4 #8,! con/]nation excit$ by our pres5ce defies description4 ,e av5ue empti$ its curi\s hundr$s1 & almo/ e w9d[ exhibit$ half a doz5 inquisitive heads1 :ile peaceable %opkeep]s ran to _! doors1 & beheld ) amazem5t a lawless b& ( arm$ insurg5ts1 9 ! mid/ ( a peaceable city1 an h\r at lea/ be=e d>k4 ,! sc5e at fir/ might h appe>$ amus+ to a c>eless spectator1 f ! s+ul> & dubi\s "* :i* ! riot wore2 b :5 ! rocket asc5d$ & bur/ ov] ! heads ( ! p1 ! aspect ( ?+s und]w5t an imm$iate & wond]ful *ange4 ,! impulse ( ! mom5t 0 self-pres]vation1 & ^? :o1 a few m9utes be=e1 seem$ to look on ) vacant wond]1 n[ assum$ a face ( horror1 & fl$ ) precipitation4 ,! wi% to escape 0 simultane\s2 & ! eag]ness ) :i* ! p fl$ be=e u imp$$ _! flight1 z !y cr[d$ ^u ea* o!r 9 ! entrance ( alleys1 c\rtways1 & lanes2 :ile ! screams ( wom5 & *ildr5 7 frightful & he>t-r5d+4 #88,to ! ca/le60 cri$ our en?usia/ic lead]1 draw+ 8 sword1 & 8 foll[]s appe>$ to obey4 ,b :5 we rea*$ ! m>ket-h\se our adh]5ts _h wond]fully dim9i%$1 !re n be+ m ?an tw5ty insurg5ts ) u4 #88,fire ! rocket60 cri$ ,mala*y4 #88,hold a:ile10 said ,emmett1 snat*+ ! mat* f ! man's h& :o 0 apply+ x4 8,let no lives be unnecess>ily lo/4 ,run back & see :at deta9s ! m580 #8,mala*y obey$1 & we rema9$ ne> ! m>ket-h\se1 wait+ _! arrival1 until ! soldi]s approa*$4' ,,! ,,murd] ,,( ,,"l ,,kilw>d5 ,?us f> ,emmett 0 ) 8 delud$ foll[]s1 & ! "w 0 less blood?ir/y2 b ! hordes arm$ by _! en?usia/ic & vision>y g5]al ( ! mom5t 7 ( a combu/ible nature1 & hav+ weapons 9 _! h&s1 spe$ily began ru?lessly murd]+ innoc5t p3--#8,! conspirators assembl$ previ\sly 9 ! depot did n exce$ ! numb] ( fifty1 b pikes & o!r weapons 7 lib]ally disp]s$ among ! mob1 & ! insurg5ts soon swell$ to ! am\nt1 x is said1 ( ab\t five hundr$4 ,! night 0 d>k1 & ! sc5e is describ$ z trem5d\s2 gr\ps ( pikem5 & o!r insurg5ts 7 disp]s$ 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! vic9ity ( ! sc5e ( action1 :ile o!rs 7 call+ out = arms1 & l$ 9 cr[ds to ! gr& depot4 ,directly ^! mob-valiant ruffians secur$ _! weapons1 !y set ab\t employ+ !m to deadly purpose4 ,x 0 ?us t ! life ( ,"l ,kilw>d51 ! em95t & v5]able *ief-ju/ice1 0 wantonly tak54 ,driv+ to ! ca/le via ,?omas ,/reet1 ! c>riage1 unhappily = its inmates1 fell into ! ?ick ( ! rebels at ! beg9n+ ( _! excit$ c>e]4 ,x is relat$ t ! judge _h =m]ly tri$ & s5t5c$ to dea? a y\?1 convict$ ( treason1 :o1 unlike 8 conf$]ates1 refus$ to accept p>don ^u ! condition ( leav+ ! c\ntry4 ,aft] ! dea? ( ?is misguid$ lad1 8 relatives1 readily li/5+ to e misrepres5tation :i* flatt]$ _! res5tm5t1 became p]suad$ t ! attorney-g5]al _h select$ ! y\?ful victim 9 "q to suff] ! utmo/ sev]ity ( ! law 78 companions hav+ cons5t$ to expatriate !mselves74 ,"o ( 8 family connections1 a p]son nam$ ,%annon1 0 an insurg5t on ! #bcrd ( ,july2 & :5 ,"l ,kilw>d51 he>+ ! popul> cry ( v5geance1 exclaim$ f 8 c>riage1 8,x is ,i1 ,kilw>d51 *ief-ju/ice ( ! ,k+'s ,b5*60 8,!n10 cri$ ,%annon1 8y're ! man t ,i want60 & plung$ a pike into 8 lord%ip's body4' ,illu/ration3 #jfbe ,! n>rative z relat$ by "o ( ^? pres5t is z foll[s3-- #8,x 0 dur+ ! height ( ! insurrection t ! v5]able magi/rate1 accompani$ by 8 daught]1 ,miss ,wolfe1 & 8 nephew1 a cl]gyman1 arriv$ 9 ,?omas ,/reet 9 8 way f 8 c\ntry-h\se to ! ca/le4 ,"l ,kilw>d5 & ,mr4 ,wolfe1 8 nephew1 7 inhumanly dragg$ f ! c>riage & pi]c$ ) innum]able mortal w\nds by ! pikem54 ,be=e he expir$ he 0 rescu$ by a p>ty ( milit>y & ( ! police2 & he>+ "s viol5t expression employ$ z to ! puni%m5t ( ! rebels1 he _h only "t1 be=e he brea!d 8 la/1 to pref] a petition 8t no man might suff] b by ! laws ( 8 c\ntry40 ,su* a dea? 0 m hon\rable ?an t ( a comm&] :o dies 9 ! arms ( ,victory1 & :o possibly acts a "p to secure a po/hum\s reputation4 ,miss ,wolfe1 by ! humanity or ! he$lessness ( ! mob1 effect$ h] escape1 &1 on foot & unatt5d$1 0 "o ( ! fir/ :o arriv$ at ! ca/le to give notice ( ! horrors ( ! night4 ,colonel ,br[ne1 a g5tleman greatly respect$1 0 ano!r victim ( ! multitude1 & 0 assass9at$ 9 ! same brutal & c[>dly mann]4 ,on ! fir/ al>m he repair$ to jo9 8 regim5t1 b un9=m$ ( ! precise /ation :i* 0 occupi$ by ! rebels1 he un=tunately1 9 ! d>kness ( ! night1 fell 9 ) ! ma9 body2 he receiv$ a %ot f a blund]buss1 & 0 almo/ imm$iately hewn to pieces4 #8,e casual pass5g] :o 0 n murd]$ 0 =c$ to jo9 ! insurg5ts & arm$ ) a pike4 ,?is happ5$ ev5 to "s g5tlem5 ( rank & "*4 ,! fir/ *eck :i* ! rebels exp]i5c$ 0 f ,mr4 ,edw>d ,wilson1 a police magi/rate1 :o1 at ! head ( only elev5 m51 _h ! c\rage to approa* ! sc5e ( insurrection4 ,he _h h>dly arriv$ at ! spot be=e he f\nd 8 little p>ty surr\nd$ by a body ( ne>ly #cjj pikem54 ,undismay$ by _! ho/ile appe>ance1 he call$ ^u !m to lay d[n _! arms or he w\ld fire4 ,! rebels appe>$ some:at confus$1 b "o ( !m1 bold] ?an ! re/1 advanc$1 & ) 8 pike w\nd$ ,mr4 ,wilson 9 ! belly1 b 0 in/antly %ot dead by ! w\nd$ magi/rate4 ,! fire f 8 m5 ?rew ! re/ ( ! body ( assailants into "s confusion1 b !y pres5tly op5$ to ! "r & left to make way = su* ( _! p>ty z _h fire>ms1 :5 ,mr4 ,wilson ?\ght x prud5t to retreat t[>ds ! ,coombe4 ,! rebels soon aft] met ) a m =midable assailant 9 ,lieut5ant ,brady1 ( ! #ba/ ,fusile]s1 :o1 at ! head ( only =ty m51 _h ! gallantry to advance to ! attack4 ,he subdivid$ 8 little =ce into small] p>ties1 & ?\gh assail$ by bottles & /ones f ! h\ses1 & ) %ot f ! alleys & entries1 kept up s w>m & well-direct$ a fire t ! insurg5ts1 num]\s z !y 71 soon fl$ 9 diff]5t directions4 ,lieut5ant ,coltman1 ( ! #i? regim5t ( foot1 also at ! head ( only f\r m5 ( 8 own regim5t & "s yeomanry ( ! ,b>rack division 9 col\r$ clo!s1 9 all b tw5ty-eight1 ha/5$ to ! sc5e ( action1 & 0 successful 9 disp]s+ ! mob1 & secur+ "s ( ! mo/ desp]ate ( ! (f5d]s4 #8,! milit>y n[ p\r$ 9 f all qu>t]s2 ! rebels 7 r\t$ ) consid]able slaught]1 &1 be=e twelve1 ! insurrection 0 completely quell$4' ,! brief & sangu9>y affray1 :i* 0 fully detail$ 9 ! evid5ce giv5 on ! trial ( ! *ief conspirator1 we ?9k w be> u out reg>d+ ! 9 compet5cy ( ! lead]s & ! g5]al ineffici5cy ( an ,iri% mob4 ,m 0 9 ,emmett's fav\r ?an he 0 entitl$ to h expect$4 ,! gov]nm5t1 al?\gh rum\r 0 rife ) al>m1 _h turn$ a deaf e> to e attempt to awake x f its culpable security4 ,! detective police ( t day1 a crew ( m]c5>y bloodh\nds1 %[$ t )9 ! he>t ( ! city treasonable plans c\ld be matur$1 & n a function>y suspect x4 ,to /imulate ,sirr & 8 myrmidons to ex]tion1 crime 0 n to be prev5t$ b committ$1 & a regul> price mu/ fir/ be plac$ ^u ! (f5d]4 ,! apa?y ( ! gov]nm5t & ! imbecility ( ! conspiracy 7 wor?y ( ea* o!r4 ,on ! night ( ! #bcrd ( ,july "o hundr$ det]m9$ m51 by a well-arrang$ c\p de ma91 might h easily obta9$ possession ( ! ca/le4 ,ev5 ) t success1 twelve h\rs w\ld h end$ ! treasonable triumph4 ,m blood might h be5 %$1 b ! end w\ld h be5 ! same1 & by noon ! next day ! insurrection w\ld h t]m9at$ z x comm5c$--9 slaught]4 ,,trial1 ,,conviction1 ,,& ,,execution ,,( ,,rob]t ,,emmett ,! madly infatuat$ lead]s ( ?is desp]ate & futile attempt contriv$ to evade _! delud$ foll[]s be=e ! crisis ( ! outbreak1 9 spite ( _! conspicu\s uni=ms & trapp+s4 ,fav\r$ by ! d>kness1 ,emmett & 8 lieut5ants1 deck$ 9 _! w>like panoply1 contriv$ to escape f ! city :i* _! ra% ent]prise _h /irr$ into wild excitem5t1 & head$ to t haunt ( outlaw$ & desp]ate malefactors1 ! m\nta9 range ( ,wickl[1 :]e !y foil$ to raise ! late rebels4 ,"u ?is rebuff1 = bett] security1 ! p>ty sep>at$1 ea* adopt+ ! be/ means )9 8 p[] to evade ! n[ uplift$ h& ( outrag$ ju/ice4 ,emmett1 x is said1 might possibly h quitt$ ! c\ntry 9 a fi%+ boat1 b 8 wild & ard5t atta*m5t to a daught] ( ! celebrat$ ,curran induc$ him to return to ! metropolis & seek a p>t+ int]view ) 8 mi/ress4 ,none b a madman w\ld h risk$ ! dang]\s exp]im5t2 b ,emmett appe>s to h be5 influ5c$ 9 all 8 actions by ! wilde/ impulse1 &1 accord+ly1 he rega9$ ! city safely1 & aga9 took up 8 qu>t]s 9 8 old concealm5t1 ,h>old's ,cross4 ,"h he 0 track$ by ! bloodh\nd :o _h successfully trapp$ ,"l ,edw>d ,fitzg]ald & ! _m misguid$ en?usia/s :o _h simil>ly play$ ) treason "u mi/ak5 ambition4 ,arre/$ by ,t[n-,major ,sirr on ! #be? ( ,augu/1 a special commission 0 imm$iately issu$1 ,"l ,norbury presid+4 ,! evid5ce 0 cle>1 decisive1 & direct1 & w5t ov] & unmi/akably prov$ ! facts z already describ$4 ,! /ory ( ,emmett's arre/1 z relat$ by ,major ,h5ry ,*>les ,sirr1 appropriately closes ! hi/ory3 #8,i w5t1 9 ! ev5+ ( ! #be? ( ,augu/1 to ! h\se ( "o ,palm]4 ,i _h he>d !re 0 a /rang] 9 ! back-p>l\r4 ,i rode1 accompani$ by a man on foot2 ,i desir$ ! man to knock at ! door4 ,he did1 & x 0 op5$ by a girl4 ,i alight$1 & ran directly into ! back-p>l\r4 ,i saw ! prison] sitt+ at d9n]2 ! woman ( ! h\se 0 !re1 & ! girl :o op5$ ! door 0 ! daught] ( ! woman ( ! h\se4 ,i desir$ !m to )draw4 ,i ask$ ! prison] 8 "n2 he told me 8 "n 0 ,cunn+ham4 ,i gave him 9 *>ge to ! man :o accompani$ me1 & w5t into ! next room to ask ! woman & daught] ab\t him2 !y told me 8 "n 0 ,hewitt4 ,i w5t back & ask$ h[ long he _h be5 !re8 ,he said he came t morn+4 ,he _h attempt$ to escape be=e ,i return$1 = he 0 bloody1 & ! man said he knock$ him d[n ) a pi/ol4 ,i !n w5t to ,mrs4 ,palm]1 :o said he _h lodg$ !re = a mon?4 ,i !n judg$ he 0 a p]son ( "s importance4 ,:5 ,i fir/ w5t 9 !re 0 a pap] on ! *air1 :i* ,i put into my pocket 7,emmett's f]vid proclamation74 ,i !n w5t to ! canal bridge = a gu>d1 hav+ desir$ him to be 9 read9ess z ,i pass$ by4 ,i plant$ a s5try ov] him1 & desir$ ! non-commission$ (fic] to surr\nd ! h\se ) s5tries :ile ,i se>*$ x4 ,i !n exam9$ ,mrs4 ,palm]1 & took d[n h] acc\nt ( ! prison]1 dur+ :i* "t ,i he>d a noise1 z if an escape 0 attempt$4 ,i in/antly ran to ! back "p ( ! h\se1 z ! mo/ likely "p = him to get out at2 ,i saw him go+ (f1 & ord]$ a s5t9el to fire1 & !n pursu$ him myself1 reg>dless ( ! ord]4 ,! s5try snapp$1 b ! musket did n g (f4 ,i ov]took ! prison]1 & he said1 8,i surr5d]60 ,i se>*$ him1 & f\nd "s pap]s ^u him4' ,on ! witness express+ conc]n at ! necessity ( ! prison]'s be+ treat$ s r\ghly1 ! prison] obs]v$1 #8t all 0 fair 9 w>4' ,! prison]1 :5 br\ght to ! ca/le1 ackn[l$g$ t 8 "n 0 ,emmett4 ,9 8 address to ! jury ,mr4 ,conyngham ,plunket1 z c\nsel = ! ,cr[n1 laid /ress ^u ! revolution>y proclamation drawn up by ,emmett1 & po9t$ out ! condemnatory nature ( ?is inc5di>y docum5t3-- #8,"u :at circum/ances is he tak58 ,9 ! room 9 :i* he 01 ^u a *air ne> ! door1 is f\nd an address to ! gov]nm5t ( ! c\ntry1 & 9 ! v fir/ p>agraph ( t address ! compos] ( x ackn[l$ges himself to be ! head ( a conspiracy = ! ov]?r[ ( ! gov]nm5t :i* he addresses1 tell+ !m1 9 diplomatic language1 :at conduct ! und]sign$ w be compell$ to adopt if !y %all presume to execute ! law4 ,he is ! lead]1 ^: nod is a ,fiat1 & he w>ns !m ( ! consequ5ces6 #8,& h[ 0 ?is revolution to be effect$8 ,! proclamation conveys an ins9uation t x 0 to be effect$ by _! own =ce1 entirely indep5d5t ( =eign assi/ance4 ,:y8 ,because x 0 well kn[n t !re rema9$ 9 ?is c\ntry few s deprav$1 s lo/ to ! welf>e ( _! native l&1 t w\ld n %udd] at =m+ an alliance ) ,france1 & !re=e ! p ( ,irel& are told1 8! ef=t is to be entirely y\r own1 indep5d5t ( =eign aid40 ,b h[ does ?is tally ) ! "t :5 ! s*eme 0 fir/ hat*$--! v p]iod ( ! comm5cem5t ( ! w> ) ,france8 ,h[ does ?is tally ) ! fact ( consult+ 9 ! depot ab\t co-op]at+ ) ! ,fr5*1 :i* has be5 prov$ 9 evid5ce8 ,b1 g5tlem51 out ( ! proclamation ,i convict him ( duplicity4 ,he tells ! gov]nm5t ( ! c\ntry n to resi/ _! m&ate1 or ?9k !y c effectually suppress rebellion by putt+ d[n ! pres5t attempt1 b t 8!y w h to cru% a great] ex]tion1 r5d]$ /ill great] by =eign assi/ance02 s t ^u ! face ( ! proclamation !y av[$1 9 its nak$ de=mity1 ! abom9able plan ( an alliance ) ! usurp] ( ! ,fr5* ?rone to ov]turn ! anci5t con/itution ( ! l&1 & to sub/itute a new republic 9 its place4' ,,conclusion ,,( ,,emmett',s ,,exalt$ ,,def5ce ,aft] ! v]dict ( guilty 0 pron\nc$1 ! cl]k ( ! ,cr[n ask$ ! condemn$ #8:at he _h to say :y judgm5t ( dea? & execution %\ld n be aw>d$ aga9/ him accord+ to law8' ,emmett1 )\t precisely def5d+ himself1 calmly proce$$ to p\r =? an eloqu5t impassion$ attack ^u ! executive4 ,! conclud+ passages convey ! g5]al t5d5cy ( 8 exalt$ oratory3-- #8,i h be5 *>g$ ) t importance 9 ! ef=ts to emancipate my c\ntrym5 z to be consid]$ ! key/one ( ! comb9ation ( ,iri%m51 or1 z y\r lord%ip express$ x1 8! life & blood ( ! conspiracy40 ,y d me hon\r ov]mu*--y h giv5 to a subalt]n all ! cr$it ( a sup]ior4 ,!re are m5 engag$ 9 ?is conspiracy :o are n only sup]ior to me1 b ev5 to y\r computation ( y\rself1 my "l2 be=e ! spl5d\r ( ^: g5ius & virtues ,i %\ld b[ ) respectful def]5ce1 & :o w\ld ?9k !mselves disgrac$ to be call$ y\r fri5d1 & :o w\ld n disgrace !mselves by %ak+ y\r blood-/a9$ h&4 ,aga9 ! judge1 z frequ5tly 9 ! c\rse ( ?is bitt] h>angue ( ,emmett's1 felt call$ ^u to int]rupt him4 #8,:at1 my "l1 %all y tell me on ! passage to t scaffold :i* t tyranny1 ( :i* y are only ! int]m$i>y execution]1 has erect$ = my murd]1 t ,i am acc\ntable = all ! blood t has & w be %$ 9 ?is /ruggle ( ! oppress$ aga9/ ! oppressor8 ,%all y tell me ?is1 & %all ,i be s v a slave z n to repel x8 #8,i d n fe> to approa* ! ,omnipot5t ,judge1 to answ] = ! conduct ( my :ole life1 & am ,i to be appall$ & falsifi$ by a m]e remnant ( mortality6 ,by y1 too1 :o1 if x 7 possible to collect all ! innoc5t blood t y h %$ 9 y\r unhall[$ m9i/ry 9 "o res]voir1 y\r lord%ip might swim 9 x4 ,"h ! judge int]f]$4 #8,let no man d>e1 :5 ,i am dead1 to *>ge me ) di%on\r2 let no man atta9t my memory by believ+ t ,i c\ld h engag$ 9 any cause b ( my c\ntry's lib]ty & indep5d5ce1 or t ,i became ! pliant m9ion ( p[] 9 ! oppression or ! mis]ies ( my c\ntrym54 ,! proclamation ( ! provisional gov]nm5t speaks = our views2 no inf]5ce c be tortur$ f x to c\nt5ance b>b>ity or debasem5t at home1 or subjection1 humiliation1 or trea*]y f abroad4 ,i w\ld n h submitt$ to a =eign oppressor1 = ! same reason t ,i w\ld resi/ ! pres5t dome/ic oppressor4 ,9 ! dignity ( fre$om ,i w\ld h f\ght on ! ?re%old ( my c\ntry1 & its enemies %\ld only ent] by pass+ ov] my lifeless corpse4 ,& am ,i1 :o liv$ b = my c\ntry1 & :o h subject$ myself to ! dang]s ( ! jeal\s & wat*ful oppressor & ! bondage ( ! grave1 only to give my c\ntrym5 _! rights1 & my c\ntry h] indep5d5ce4 ,am ,i to be load$ ) calumny & n suff]$ to res5t or repel x8 #8,if ! spirits ( ! illu/ri\s dead p>ticipate 9 ! conc]ns & c>es ( ^? :o are de> to !m 9 ?is transitory life1 ,o ev] de> & v5]able %ade ( my dep>t$ fa!r1 look d[n ) scrut9y ^u ! conduct ( y\r suff]+ son1 & see if ,i h ev5 = a mom5t deviat$ f ^? pr9ciples ( morality & patriotism :i* x 0 y\r c>e to in/il into my y\?ful m9d1 & = :i* ,i am n[ ab\t to (f] up my life4 #8,my lords1 y are impati5t = ! sacrifice4 ,! blood :i* y seek is n congeal$ by ! artificial t]rors t surr\nd y\r victim2 x circulates w>mly & unruffl$ ?r\gh ! *annels :i* ,god creat$ = nobl] purposes1 b :i* y are b5t to de/roy1 = purposes s griev\s t !y cry to heav54 ,be ye pati5t6 ,i h b a few words m to say4 ,i am go+ to my cold & sil5t grave--my lamp ( life is ne>ly ext+ui%$--my race is run--! grave op5s to receive me1 & ,i s9k into its bosom6 ,i h b "o reque/ to ask at my dep>ture f ?is _w--x is ! *>ity ( its sil5ce6 ,let no man write my epitaph2 = z no man :o kn[s my motives d>e n[ v9dicate !m1 let n prejudice or ignorance asp]se !m4 ,let !m & me repose 9 obscurity & peace1 & my tomb rema9 un9scrib$1 until o!r times & o!r m5 c d ju/ice to my "*4 ,:5 my c\ntry takes h] place among ! nations ( ! e>?1 !n1 & n till !n1 let my epitaph be writt54 ,i h done6' ,execution foll[$ fa/ ^u conviction1 & ,emmett suff]$ ! p5alty ( high treason on ! foll[+ day4 ,! sc5e ( 8 crime 0 *os5 z ! place ( 8 puni%m5t1 & 9 ,?omas ,/reet ! un=tunate g5tleman met 8 fate ) a calm & manly resignation1 :i* elicit$ ! sympa?y ( all :o witness$ ! pa9ful occurr5ce4 ,if any sp>ks ( disaffection l+]$ 9 ! c\ntry1 ! mad outbreak ( ?is delud$ man f9ally ext+ui%$ !m4 ,! democratic feel+ t5 ye>s be=e rife 9 ! nor? ( ,irel&1 & preval5t among ! ,presbyt]ians1 _h1 long be=e ,emmett's emeute1 be5 g5]ally repudiat$2 a political *ange _h be5 wr\ght rapidly 9 ,ul/]1 & ! educat$ & intellig5t portion ( ! k+dom1 :om ,am]ican connection & ,fr5* example influ5c$ = a "t1 _h detect$ ! uns\nd pr9ciples ( !oretic lib]ty1 & dis[n$ ! rott5 f\ndations ^u :i* mob-gov]nm5ts are sup]/ruct$4 ,:5 ,russell1 an e>ly example ( ! republican s*ool1 attempt$ to op]ate co9cid5tly ) ,emmett's delud$ attempt 9 ! nor?1 n half a doz5 fools c\ld be f\nd to li/5 to delusory pr9ciples :i* _h be5 te/$ & f\nd want+2 & :5 he lat] suff]$ ! extreme p5alty ( ! law at ,d[npatrick1 ! utmo/ *>ity to :i* 8 quondam admir]s rea*$ 0 to decl>e t he 0 insane--a conclusion no d\bt correct4 ,,! ,,end