The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 252: what you’re looking at

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232 REYNOLDS’ WORKS still with a hesitating and dubious manner, “ for recollect that I cannot accompany you.” “We are decided,” said Captain Stanley. ‘‘ Lead the way as far as you consider it prudent to conduct us, in order to show us the route.”’ The constable accordingly struck into another labyrinth of low streets, alleys, and courts, all of which he assured Lord Charles and Captain Stanley were swarming with loathsome life like a morass with reptiles, and the two gentlemen soon lost every idea of their whereabouts. At length the constable stopped short in the middle of a narrow street, feebly lighted with gas-lamps, and where the houses all had a dark and sinister appearance. “Now, gentlemen,’ he said, “ I must accompany you no farther, or my presence may frustrate the object you have in view. Proceed to the end of this street, take the turning to the right and the second to the left. If you could make a pretence of being in liquor, it will serve your purpose all the better. I need tell you no more, for if anything happens to forward your views, it will take place somewhere about the spot to which I am directing you, and you will be enabled to judge for yourselves.” Another liberal donation rewarded the police constable for his civility and his assistance, and he then parted com- pany from Lord Charles Meredith and Captain Stanley. EORNICLOOO_ KS sree)