Penny Dreadfuls, 1866 · page 125 of 276
Ivan the Terrible; or, Dark Deeds of Night — page 125: what you’re looking at
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# Page Description This is an illustrated story page from a Victorian penny dreadful titled "Ivan the Terrible; or, Dark Deeds of Night." The page contains both a wood-engraved illustration and running prose text. The image shows a dramatic scene with multiple figures in period dress, including what appears to be soldiers or servants, a coffin, and various weapons and tools, depicting a "startling incident" referenced in the narrative. The text (Chapter LXII, continued) describes Ivan's pursuit of enemies and his commands to his followers regarding the captive "wench" and the planned destruction of Earl Percy's mansion. It reveals that Will Winter, though apparently in mortal danger, has actually been secretly rescued and hidden in a nearby thicket with his brother Frank and the character Blue-Jacket, unbeknownst to Ivan.
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