During the narration Jack's features lighted up, and an expression, which would have been in vain looked for in repose, was instantly caught and depicted by the skilful artist.

All the party were greatly interested by Sheppard's history--especially Figg, who laughed loud and long at the escape from the Condemned Hold.

When Jack came to speak of Jonathan Wild, his countenance fell.
"We must change the subject," remarked Thornhill, pausing in his task; "this will never do." "Quite right, Sir James," said Austin.

"We never suffer him to mention Mr.Wild's name.

He never appears to so little advantage as when speaking of him." "I don't wonder at it," rejoined Gay.
Here Hogarth received a private signal from Thornhill to attract Sheppard's attention.
"And so you've given up all hope of escaping, eh, Jack ?" remarked Hogarth.
"That's scarcely a fair question, Mr.Hogarth, before the jailer," replied Jack.