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Jack Sheppard

CHAPTER III
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You are more in my power than I am in yours.

Jack Sheppard is a match for Jonathan Wild, any day." "That he is," added Blueskin, approvingly.
Jonathan smiled contemptuously.
"One motive alone shall induce me to go on with you," said Jack.
"What's that ?" asked Wild.
"The youth whom you delivered to Van Galgebrok,--Thames Darrell, is returned." "Impossible!" cried Jonathan.

"He was thrown overboard, and perished at sea." "He is alive," replied Jack, "I have seen him, and might have conversed with him if I had chosen.

Now, I know you can restore him to his rights, if you choose.

Do so; and I am yours as heretofore." "Humph!" exclaimed Jonathan.
"Your answer!" cried Sheppard.


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