Roanoke of Roanoke Hall: A Romance — page 135: what you’re looking at

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Roanoke of Roanoke Hall, 129 ‘Hush !” she whispered, throwing a fear- ful glance around. I waited in sick apprehension. Would she dare ? Suddenly I heard the click, and with a: cry of joy saw the grate slide downwards. At the same moment, as I sprang forwards, a hand grasped my shoulder, dragging me back from the hoped-for outlet. “Come, my young dandyprat,” said John o’ Compton ; “thy time is out. As for thee, Mistress Alice, thou shalt pay dear for this.” ( Oo IL IWDY comichbooks.com