Penny Blood Serial Cover — page 155: what you’re looking at

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ALFRED DE ROSANN., 147 deposited his viands in a place of safety, he leapt into the stye to restore order. A separation of the com- batants was speedily effected; but the stranger was. in a most dismal plight. His clothes were one mass of filth—their original colour could not possibly be distinguished—and his face was covered with the greasy mire. ‘I‘heodore experienced the utmost diffi- culty to suppress a hearty laugh; he, however, suc- ceeded in overcoming his incipient mirth, and assisted the unfortunate being to escape from the dirty tene- ment he had occupied during the night. The stranger muttered some words expressive of his gratitude; but Theodore cut him short with a smile, and led him towards the pump, thinking that a good wash would be of more service to him than all the talking in the world. “ Stay!’ cried Theodore, an. idea flashing across his brain: “ it is totally impossible you can travel in those clothes—they are covered with filth—and, to tell the truth, emit no very agreeable exhalation. Besides, we must never do things by halves in this world: I have been in difficulties myself ere now—although, thank God, I obtained a full pardon—and the death of Marie’s uncle made us comfortable. but, while I am talking here, you are shivering with cold, Wait one moment, and I will bring you a change of raiment —of which,’’ added the peasant, when he was ata little distance, ‘‘ I think no man ever stood in greater need.’ | Theodore did not suffer many moments to elapse before he returned to the spot where he left the stranger, whose joy knew no bounds when the kind- hearted peasant unfolded a complete suit of clothes. It was true that they were neither new nor of the finest texture; but to a man, whose raiment has been rolled in a pigstye, anything in the shape of apparel would wear a cheering aspect. The soiled garments were soon exchanged for the cleanly ones; and Theodore produced the substantial breakfast he had brought to allay the cravings of the guest’s appetite, Gomichbooks —_> (F@