Though a thief, Jack Sheppard is a man of his word." "To be sure he is," acquiesced Blueskin.

"I should like to meet the man who would dare to gainsay it." "One word before we begin, Blueskin," said Jack, authoritatively; "in case the family should be alarmed--mind, no violence.

There's one person in the house whom I wouldn't frighten for the world." "Wood's daughter, I suppose ?" observed the other.
"You've hit it," answered Sheppard.
"What say you to carrying her off, Captain ?" suggested Blueskin.

"If you've a fancy for the girl, we might do it." "No--no," laughed Jack.

"Bess wouldn't bear a rival.