I cautioned him that I must hear no more of that; that he was not at all likely to obtain a pardon; that he was expatriated for the term of his natural life; and that his presenting himself in this country would be an act of felony, rendering him liable to the extreme penalty of the law.

I gave Magwitch that caution," said Mr.Jaggers, looking hard at me; "I wrote it to New South Wales.

He guided himself by it, no doubt." "No doubt," said I.
"I have been informed by Wemmick," pursued Mr.Jaggers, still looking hard at me, "that he has received a letter, under date Portsmouth, from a colonist of the name of Purvis, or--" "Or Provis," I suggested.
"Or Provis--thank you, Pip.

Perhaps it is Provis?
Perhaps you know it's Provis ?" "Yes," said I.
"You know it's Provis.

A letter, under date Portsmouth, from a colonist of the name of Provis, asking for the particulars of your address, on behalf of Magwitch.