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a moment the brisk evening breeze caught the lank canvas and bellied it taut. His
manner, however, was as stern and haughty as ever, and his glances retained
their accustomed fire. "
Not many days after this event, on a bright October morning, the bells rang a
merry peal from the old gray tower of Willesden church. "
But as no answer was returned to the summons, though it was again, and more
peremptorily, repeated, Baptist seized a mallet from a bystander and burst open
the door. "
Thames glanced at the despatch, and, after a moment's reflection, inquired, "In
what way is the attempt upon my life to be made?"
"That I couldn't ascertain," replied Jack; "but I advise you to be upon your guard. By this time, Jack's reputation had risen to such a height with the populace,—his
exploits having become the universal theme of discourse, that the streets were
almost impassable for the crowds collected to obtain a view of him. So, at least,
thought one of two persons who were seated together in a small back-parlour of
the house at Dollis Hill. "
"I can answer that," replied Thames.
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