"I've been robbed, maltreated, and nearly murdered by Jack Sheppard." "By Jack Sheppard!" exclaimed the thief-taker.
"Yes; and I hope you'll take ample vengeance upon him," said Quilt.
"I will, when I catch him, rely on it," rejoined Wild.
"You needn't go far to do that," returned Quilt; "there he stands." "Ay, here I am," said Jack, throwing off his hat and wig, and marching towards the group, amongst whom there was a general movement of surprise at his audacity.

"Sir Rowland, I salute you as your nephew." "Back, villain!" said the knight, haughtily.

"I disown you.

The whole story of your relationship is a fabrication." "Time will show," replied Jack with equal haughtiness.

"But, however, it may turn out, I disown _you_." "Well, Jack," said Jonathan, who had looked at him with surprise not unmixed with admiration, "you are a bold and clever fellow, I must allow.