The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 315: what you’re looking at

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THE GATHERING OF A STORM 289 dodge,” observed the Hangman. ‘“ But what the deuce made you so long? ”’ “ Why, Sally had gone over ic Jacob’s Island to give you a hint that Larry’s men had been to Fleet Lane, and she hadn’t come back when I called. So Dick begged me to wait, and I did. But pray don’t delay any longer. I might have been followed, for anything I know, though I don’t think I was, for I kept a sharp lookout as I came along.” The Hangman tossed off another glass of gin and water, to cheer his spirits, as he said, and then, having thanked Laggarty for his kindness, took his departure. (C(O) nn) (C KS a! in