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Jack Sheppard

CHAPTER X
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But I never betray an old customer." "Mr.Wild is a great man," said the hangman, replenishing his pipe, "and we owe him much, and ought to support him.

Were any thing to happen to him, Newgate wouldn't be what it is, nor Tyburn either." "Mr.Wild has given you some employment, Mr.Marvel," remarked Shotbolt.
"A little, Sir," replied the executioner, with a grim smile.
"Out of the twelve hundred subjects I've tucked up, I may safely place half to his account.

If ever he requires my services, he shall find I'm not ungrateful.

And though I say it that shouldn't say it, no man can tie a better knot.

Mr.Wild, gentlemen, and the nubbin' cheat." "Fill your glasses, gentlemen," observed Ireton, "and I'll tell you a droll thing Jack said this morning.


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