"I'd lay down my life for yours." "And you expect me to believe you after what has passed ?" "I do; and, more than that, I expect you to thank me." "For procuring my imprisonment ?" "For saving your life." "How ?" "Listen to me, Thames.

You're in a more serious scrape than you imagine.
I overheard Jonathan Wild's instructions to Quilt Arnold, and though he spoke in slang, and in an under tone, my quick ears, and acquaintance with the thieves' lingo, enabled me to make out every word he uttered.
Jonathan is in league with Sir Rowland to make away with you.

You are brought here that their designs may be carried into effect with greater security.

Before morning, unless, we can effect an escape, you'll be kidnapped, or murdered, and your disappearance attributed to the negligence of the constable." "Are you sure of this ?" asked Thames, who, though as brave a lad as need be, could not repress a shudder at the intelligence.
"Certain.

The moment I entered the room, and found you a prisoner in the hands of Jonathan Wild, I guessed how matters stood, and acted accordingly.