[Catherine: A Story by William Makepeace Thackeray]@TWC D-Link bookCatherine: A Story CHAPTER V 1/16
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BROCK'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, AND OTHER MATTERS. "You don't sure believe these men ?" said Mrs.Hayes, as soon as the first alarm caused by the irruption of Mr.Brock and his companions had subsided.
"These are no magistrate's men: it is but a trick to rob you of your money, John." "I will never give up a farthing of it!" screamed Hayes. "Yonder fellow," continued Mrs.Catherine, "I know, for all his drawn sword and fierce looks; his name is---" "Wood, madam, at your service!" said Mr.Brock.
"I am follower to Mr. Justice Gobble, of this town: a'n't I, Tim ?" said Mr.Brock to the tall halberdman who was keeping the door. "Yes indeed," said Tim, archly; "we're all followers of his honour Justice Gobble." "Certainly!" said the one-eyed man. "Of course!" cried the man in the nightcap. "I suppose, madam, you're satisfied NOW ?" continued Mr.Brock, alias Wood.
"You can't deny the testimony of gentlemen like these; and our commission is to apprehend all able-bodied male persons who can give no good account of themselves, and enrol them in the service of Her Majesty.
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