These were his mistresses, Poll Maggot and Edgeworth Bess.

As soon as the latter beheld him, she uttered a loud scream, and fainted.

She was caught by some of the bystanders, who offered by her every assistance in their power.

As to Mrs.Maggot, whose nerves were more firmly strung, she contented herself with waving her hand affectionately to her lover, and encouraging him by her gestures.
While this was taking place, another and more serious interruption occurred.

The advanced guard had endeavoured to disperse the mob in Field Lane, but were not prepared to meet with the resistance they encountered.