The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 65: what you’re looking at

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46 THE COURT OF LONDON “Term it what you will,” cried Ramsey, impatiently. “ Call it reward if you like, only give it quick — ” “Then take it!’’ ejaculated Eleanor, abruptly stretching forth her right arm from beneath the cloak; and the sudden movement was followed, rapidly as the eye winks, by the report of a pistol. A short quick cry burst from Ramsey’s lips, and the next instant, while that death sound was yet piercing the air, he threw up his arms and fell down dead. The murderess turned and fled precipitately toward the shrubbery whence she had emerged a few minutes before; and Meagles, stupefied with a horrible consternation, re- mained transfixed to the spot where he had concealed himself behind a tree. CORNIECLOOLKS (E(0)