The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 112: what you’re looking at

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SD THE MYSTERIES OF THE COURT. . “ The money was paid too late [* replied Meagles, | enough to induce him to take no notice of the affair in a sombre tone. “ What do you mean?” exclaimed the Prince im- patiently. “I suppose the poor devil has gone into the Gacette—eh f” “ He has gone to another world,” answered Meagles; “and this affair does not constitute the finest chapter in the life of your Royal Highness.” “ Explain yourself, man?” ejaculated the Prince, stamping his foot with increasing impatience and Kikewise through rage at the taunt so boldly thrown out against him. “TI mean that John Foster has blown his brains | out—and that his wife has died of » brokea heart,” said Meagles, still speaking in a tone of reproach. “ By beaven ! this is awkward,” cried the Prince, earning pale. “There will be a Coroner's Inquest— a thorough exposure —— “No—I have stopped all that,” interrupted Meaglea. “I called apem the Coroner and said 1 iikewise bribed the parish beadle, sexton, and clerk very heavily.” “Thank God! exclaimed his Royal Highness: “ you are an excellent fellow, Meagles! Of course you have not paid the money to the creditors? Well —perhaps it 1s better, that the trader should have blown his brains out: it is fifteen thousand pounds saved—and you may keep a thousand for yourself, Tim.” “Indeed your Royal Highness is talking unoom- monly fast,” said Meagles, scarcely able to repress heartlessness which comicbooks.conn ia