He had been sentenced to death five times, and decorated by successful Jack Cades twice as often.
"I'm a sort of outlaw.

That's why I sought your help," explained Grant.
"I know all about you, Jack," said Hart slowly, picking up the pipe and filling it from the pouch.

The meerschaum was carved to represent the head of a grinning negro, and was now ebon black from use.
"I felt like a pint of Sussex ale after a hot journey in the train, so hied me to the village inn, where several obliging gentlemen told me your real name.

Two of them, Ingerman and Elkin, apparently make a hobby of enlightening strangers as to your right place in society." "I must interview Elkin." "Not worth while, my boy.

Ingerman is the crafty one.