But, let's see the prisoner." The chair was then opened.
"Shotbolt! by--" cried Austin, as the captive was dragged forth.

"I've won, after all." Exclamations of wonder burst from all.

Mrs.Spurling bit her lips to conceal her mirth.

Caliban absolutely crowed with delight.
"Hear the letter," said Ireton, breaking the seal.

"'_This is the way in which I will serve all who attempt to apprehend me_.' It is signed JACK SHEPPARD." "And, so Jack Sheppard has sent back Shotbolt in this pickle," said Langley.
"So it appears," replied Marvel.