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Jack Sheppard

CHAPTER X
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He got out in much the same way from the Gatehouse,--stole the keys, and passed through a room where I was sitting half-asleep in a chair." "Caught you napping, eh ?" rejoined Ireton, with a laugh.

"Well, he won't do that here.

I'll forgive him if he does." "And so will I," said Austin.

"We're too wide awake for that.

Ain't we, partner ?" he added, appealing to Langley, whom punch had made rather dozy.
"I should think so," responded the lethargic turnkey, with a yawn.
During this colloquy, Jack had contrived unobserved to put on the hood and cloak, and being about the size of the rightful owner, presented a very tolerable resemblance to her.


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