11/42 We return to town to-morrow.' 'To-morrow!' exclaimed his admiring followers. 'This treasure must be at once deposited where it can be thoroughly investigated and properly understood. I have another reason for this step. In a few days, an election is to take place for the borough of Eatanswill, at which Mr.Perker, a gentleman whom I lately met, is the agent of one of the candidates. We will behold, and minutely examine, a scene so interesting to every Englishman.' 'We will,' was the animated cry of three voices. |