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Mr Tappertit looked at him as though he were about to give utterance to some very majestic sentiments in reference to this act of desertion, but as it was clear, from Hughs hasty manner, that the engagement was one of a pressing nature, he graciously forbore, and gave him his permission to depart immediately, which Hugh acknowledged with a roar of laughter. Good-night, captain! he cried. I am yours to the death, remember! Farewell! said Mr Tappertit, waving his hand. Be bold and vigilant! No Popery, captain! roared Hugh. England in blood first! cried his desperate leader. Whereat Hugh cheered and laughed, and ran off like a greyhound. That man will prove a credit to my corps, said Simon, turning thoughtfully upon his heel. And let me see. In an altered state of societywhich must ensue if we break out and are victorious when the locksmiths child is mine, Miggs must be got rid of somehow, or shell poison the tea-kettle one evening when Im out. He might marry Miggs, if he was drunk enough. It shall be done. Ill make a note of it. |
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