It's all very well to read him a lesson, and teach him obedience; but you've gone far enough for that." "Not quite," rejoined the thief-taker, significantly.
"Well," growled Blueskin, "you've had my offer." "And you my warning," retorted Wild.

"Good night!" "Blueskin," whispered Jack, in his natural tones, as the other passed him, "wait without." "Power o' mercy!" cried Blueskin starting.
"What's the matter ?" demanded Jonathan, harshly.
"Nothin'-- nothin'," returned Blueskin; "only I thought--" "You saw the hangman, no doubt," said Jack.

"Take courage, man; it is only Quilt Arnold.

Come, make yourself scarce.

Don't you see Mr.Wild's busy." And then he added, in an under tone, "Conceal yourself outside, and be within call." Blueskin nodded, and left the room.