Jack affected to close the door, but left it slightly ajar.
"What did you say to him ?" inquired Jonathan, suspiciously.
"I advised him not to trouble you farther about Jack Sheppard," answered the supposed janizary.
"He seems infatuated about the lad," observed Wild.

"I shall be obliged to hang him to keep him company.

And now, Sir Rowland," he continued, turning to the knight, "to our own concerns.

It's a long time since we met, eight years and more.

I hope you've enjoyed your health.