‘Cajolery? This is not your style. Much too formal for a cosy chat between old friends. “Ann Veronica,” he said. His countenance was almost as white and rigid
as that of the corpse by his side. The noose was at its
throat when I called for help. The books slid from her arms and fluttered to the floor. Next to the receiver was a gang of housebreakers, laughing over their exploits,
and planning fresh depredations; and next to the housebreakers came two
gallant-looking gentlemen in long periwigs and riding-dresses, and equipped in
all other respects for the road, with a roast fowl and a bottle of wine before them. ”
“I know,” said Mr Manning, “I know these Dreadful Statistics. They would arrest him for the French spy they had
thought her at first. Some years ago, in 1715, just
before the Rebellion, I was rash enough to league myself with the Jacobite party,
and by Wild's machinations got clapped into Newgate, whence I was glad to
escape with my head upon my shoulders. All I can say is, it's well meant; and I may add,
I'd have made it five minutes ago, if you'd given me the opportunity. ”
“You won’t!” said Ann Veronica; with the clearest note of determination. "
This sally occasioned a general laugh.
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