Jack Sheppard A Romance

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A praised cheat is the un-commendable legend of this early sensational sentiment.

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ly. “I’m certain little Jack has however one companion close to myself, on the planet, and that is more than I would have dared to state for him yesterday. Nonetheless, I’ve not disclosed to all of you; for old Van said something regarding the kid sparing his freshly discovered companion’s life at the hour of meeting; however how that is to occur, I’m certain I can’t figure.”

“Nor any one else in his detects,” rejoined Wood, with a snicker. “It’s not likely that a babby of nine months old will spare my life, in case I’m to be his companion, as you appear to state, Mrs. Sheppard. In any case, I’ve not vowed to remain by him yet; nor will I, except if he turns out a legitimate chap,- – mind that. All things considered,- – and it was the main specialty his poor