The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 130: what you’re looking at

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LLL Se, me. mee a —— THE MYSTERIES. A See eT a a PS our purpose,” was the impatient response. “ Come —give me my hat and rough coat—and puta pair of pistols in the pockets,” he added, in a gruft whisper. The woman obeyed these instructions without another remonstrance ; and as soon as she had put on her cloak, which had a large hood to cover her head—and also to conceal her features, when it was necessary to observe such mystery—the father and daughter descended to the little parlour. Ram- sey was waiting for them with an impatience that had become almost intolerable;—and they all three tasued forth from the crib behind the bar. As they traversed the public room, the Big Beg- | garman beckoned the Kinchin-Grand to join them ; | | | ’ j | and this worthy chief,—who, as it will be remem- bered, presided over the juvenile thieves that were wont to assembie at a certain flash house in Grub Street,— forthwith abandoned his pipe and his pewter, and followed the party from the boozing- 15 “ Now, then, Bill,” said the Big Beggarman, when they had gained the street; “run and get the boat ready. We want to get across as quick as possible.” “ All right!” exclaimed the Kinchin-Grand, who was somewhat more decently—or, at all events, more warmly attired than when we first introduced him to our readers: and, having uttered that cheer- ing ejaculation, he hurried on in front to obey the orders which he had received. The Big Beggarman, Carrotty Poll, and Ramsey pursued their way in silence—the last-mentioned individual entertaining not the slightest suspicion of foul play on the part of his companions. In a few minutes they reached a place where a kind of low and narrow stone-pier went shelving down from the bank of the Thames, until it was lost in tho mud at low water; whereas at high tide it was com- pletely covered. Toa post fixed by the side of this convenience for landing or embarking, a largo wherry was fastened ; and the Kinchin-Grand was 118 A ayeylo) SS COMM