The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 50: what you’re looking at

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32 THE COURT OF LONDON ‘““ Now, is there anything else worth taking?” inquired the Kinchin-Grand, who was hugely delighted with the work of spoliation. “ Not that I can recollect,’’ answered Shickster Sal. “This will do for the present,’”’ observed the Gallows’ Widow. “ And now,” she continued, addressing herself to Mr. and Mrs. Page, ‘‘ if you dare to attempt the slightest retaliation in any way, we shall unhesitatingly give informa- tion against you for drugging the wine that was to make Miss Clarendon the prince’s victim. She would in that case be compelled to come forward and bear testimony against you; and her evidence would be enough to transport you both for the rest of your days, if not hang you.” Mr. Page groaned once more, as if he already felt a halter ‘ tightening around his throat; but Julia affected the most complete indifference. | The Gallows’ Widow, Carrotty Poll, the Kinchin-Grand, and Shickster Sal now took their departure, two by the front door, and two by the back way, the better to escape observa- tion; and the ex-bagman remained alone with his wife, to deplore the immense loss which they had just sustained. Early on the following morning they quitted their abode at Paradise Villas; and in the course of the day a van arrived at the house which they had thus abruptly vacated, to re- move their furniture to some other dwelling. (EON NKE NOOO KS (E(O)