But threats and entreaties—even promises were ineffectual; and
the unlucky captive, after exhausting his powers of persuasion, was compelled to
give up the point. ”
“That is quite untrue,” she declared cheerfully. . But really it is much more than that. Was he, too, on the
way to the beach? What a pity! All alone, and none to warn him of the abject
wretchedness at the end of Drink. It has been purchased by blood!"
"What! have you cut old Wood's throat?" asked Wild, with great unconcern, as
he took up the bag. I think a wife a needless incumbrance, and mean to die a bachelor. "
"So do I," replied Ruth. But since we must have
toasts," he added, snatching up a glass, "listen to mine: Here's King George the
First! a long reign to him! and confusion to the Popish Pretender and his
adherents!"
"Bravely done!" said Wood, with tears in his eyes.
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