CHAPTER III.
Striking illustrations of lawless tyranny and infant avarice exemplified in the social conditions of Great Britain .-- Superstitions of the dark ages still in force amongst the trading community, furnishing valuable hints to certain American journalists, and highly suggestive of reflections humiliating to the national vanity.
The Remorseless Baron, who was no other than the managerial proprietor of the stage, was leaning against a side-scene with a pot of porter in his hand.

The King's Lieutenant might be seen on the background, toasting a piece of cheese on the point of his loyal sword.

The Bandit had crept into a corner, and the little girl was clinging to him fondly as his hand was stroking her fair hair.

Vance looked round, and approached the Bandit,--"Sir, allow me to congratulate you; your bow was admirable.

I have never seen John Kemble; before my time: but I shall fancy I have seen him now,--seen him on the night of his retirement from the stage.