9/15 I begin to think I'm on the opposite side, and among the ladies; though for the matter of that, I've seen a many ladies face it out, in a manner that did honour to the sex .-- You in number two, don't grind them teeth of yours. Worse manners,' said the hangman, rapping at the door with his stick, 'I never see in this place afore. You're a disgrace to the Bailey.' After pausing for a moment to hear if anything could be pleaded in justification, Mr Dennis resumed in a sort of coaxing tone: 'Now look'ee here, you four. I'm come here to take care of you, and see that you an't burnt, instead of the other thing. |