[The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 by W. Harrison Ainsworth]@TWC D-Link bookThe Star-Chamber, Volume 2 CHAPTER XIV 9/12
After such treatment, I cannot wonder that you are eager for revenge upon Sir Jocelyn.
How will you deal with him Sir Giles? How will you deal with him ?" "I will hurl him from the proud position he now holds," replied the other, "and immure him in the Fleet." "While I revel in the bliss he panted to enjoy," cried the old usurer, chuckling.
"Take it altogether, 'tis the sweetest scheme we ever planned, and the most promising, Sir Giles! But when am I to claim Aveline? when shall I make her mine ?" "You shall claim her to-morrow, and wed her as soon after as you list." "Nay, there shall be no delay on my part, Sir Giles.
I am all impatience.
When such a dainty repast is spread out before me, I am not likely to be a laggard.
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