Rotten, and covered with a thick coat of dirt, the boards of the floor presented a
very insecure footing; the bare walls were scored all over with grotesque
designs, the chief of which represented the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. Acquainted with every part of the jail, Jack well knew that his only chance of
effecting an escape must be by the roof. I have recently made your sister’s
acquaintance, and in the course of conversation I understood from her that her
Christian name was Anna. She despises me, I suppose. ‘And I’ll say it as often as I choose, you
confounded impertinent wench! Who do you think you’re talking to? I’m your
grandfather, girl. It was still so dark, that nothing could be distinguished except
the heavy masses of timber by which the premises were surrounded; but as they
advanced, lights were visible in some of the windows. You will make him get his daughter, if you please. A large body of the constables of
Westminster next made their appearance, the chief of whom entered the Lodge,
where they were speedily joined by the civic authorities. \"I'll have
to call and tell Cathy. "
After narrowly examining the countenance of the sitter, and motioning him with
his pencil into a particular attitude, Sir James Thornhill commenced operations;
and, while he rapidly transferred his lineaments to the canvass, engaged him in
conversation, in the course of which he artfully contrived to draw him into a
recital of his adventures.
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