The galleries adjoining it were
crowded with spectators,—so was the roof of a large tavern, then the only house
standing at the end of the Edgeware Road,—so were the trees,—the walls of
Hyde Park,—a neighbouring barn, a shed,—in short, every available position. Gosse had come to Blaye, so he had said, feeling it his duty as the
vicomte’s erstwhile secretary to deliver the fateful tidings, bringing with him one
of the servant girls, Yolande, who had also escaped the fury of the mob. Mrs Sindlesham’s
wrinkled cheek had paled, and her eyes were fixed upon Gerald in a look that
wrung his heart. Sheppard,
passing her hand across her brow; "but my memory is gone—quite gone. However, I've not told you all; for
old Van did say something about the child saving his new-found friend's life at
the time of meeting; but how that's to happen, I'm sure I can't guess. . "
"Then he has been unfortunate?"
"That's patent enough. "
"Many kinds; a thorough outlaw. ‘You are too shrewd for me, ma’am. "Was that thunder?" he faltered, as a
terrible clap was heard overhead. Taking a
firm grasp of his pistol, Gerald eased back, let go the handle of the door, and at
the same instant, swung his booted foot. Here he found another strong door, making the fifth he had encountered. ”
It was significant of her influence over him that he answered her calmly,
although a storm of angry thoughts were struggling for expression within him.
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