CHAPTER XIV.
How Jack Sheppard was again captured.
Jack Sheppard, after whistling to Blueskin, hurried down a short thoroughfare leading from Wych Street to the back of Saint Clement's Church, where he found Thames Darrell, who advanced to meet him.
"I was just going," said Thames.

"When I parted from you at Mr.
Kneebone's door, you begged me to await your return here, assuring me you would not detain me five minutes.

Instead of which, more than half an hour has elapsed." "You won't complain of the delay when I tell you what I've done," answered Jack.

"I've obtained two packets, containing letters from Sir Rowland Trenchard, which I've no doubt will establish your title to the estates.

Take them, and may they prove as serviceable to you as I desire." "Jack," replied Thames, greatly moved, "I wish I could devise any means of brightening your own dark prospects." "That's impossible," replied Jack.