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Jack Sheppard

CHAPTER XXVII
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As they're so fond of each other's society they shan't part company even on that occasion, but shall swing from the same tree." "You'll never live to see that day," cried Blueskin, fixing a menacing look upon him.
"What weight are these irons ?" asked Jonathan, coolly addressing one of the partners.
"More than three hundred weight, Sir," replied the man.

"They're the heaviest set we have,--and were forged expressly for Captain Sheppard." "They're not half heavy enough," replied Wild.

"Let him be handcuffed, and doubly ironed on both legs; and when we get him into the Stone Ward, he shall not only be chained down to the ground, but shall have two additional fetters running through the main links, fastened on each side of him.

We'll see whether he'll get rid of his new bonds ?" he added with a brutal laugh, which was echoed by the bystanders.
"Mark me," said Jack, sternly; "I have twice broken out of this prison in spite of all your precautions.

And were you to load me with thrice the weight of iron you have ordered you should not prevent my escaping a third time." "That's right, Captain," cried Blueskin.


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