After debating with himself whether he should further seek an interview, which,
though, now in his power, was so sedulously shunned by the other party, he
decided in the negative; and contenting himself with writing upon a slip of paper
the hasty words,—"You are known by the villagers,—be upon your guard,"—he
gave it to the ostler, with instructions to deliver it instantly to the owner of the
horse he pointed out, and pursued his course. As they neared the house, Jack Sheppard, who led the way, halted and addressed
his companion in a low voice:—
"I don't half like this job, Blueskin," he said; "it always went against the grain. And Mrs. God must love me, for he has guided me
here. “He naturally does
not wish for connexions which are—I do not wish to hurt you feelings, Anna,
but I must say it—not altogether desirable. He pressed his lips to her with a much greater force
than she had anticipated. Did you bring any luggage?"
"All I own. He made Hong-Kong
at dusk: wet, hungry, and a bit groggy for the want of sleep; but he was in no
wise discouraged. You have all
the earmarks of a fugitive from justice.
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