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Jack Sheppard

CHAPTER XVI
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"Well, I'm not far from the mark." "He is certainly extremely youthful-looking and very slightly made," said Thornhill, who had been attentively studying Sheppard's countenance.

"But I agree with Hogarth, that he is precisely the person to do what he has done.

Like a thorough-bred racer, he would sustain twice as much fatigue as a person of heavier mould.

Can I be accommodated with a seat, Mr.Pitt ?" "Certainly, Sir James, certainly," replied the governor.

"Get a chair, Austin." While this order was obeyed, Figg, who had been standing near the door, made his way to the prisoner, and offered him his huge hand, which Jack warmly grasped.
"Well, Jack," said the prize-fighter, in a rough, but friendly voice, and with a cut-and-thrust abrupt manner peculiar to himself; "how are you, lad, eh?
Sorry to see you here.


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