It is the less matter, as you are not likely to have an opportunity of making fresh victims, for the story will be known by this afternoon in every club in London.

These IOUs will be of no use to you--they are not worth the paper on which they are written.

However, I shall take it upon myself to hand them back to Mr.Cotter, to prevent the possibility of their getting into other hands and giving him trouble.
"You can unlock those handcuffs, constable; these men are at liberty to go, and if they will take my advice they will lose no time in crossing the water and establishing themselves somewhere where their talents are likely to be better appreciated than they are here.

They can go; one of you can call a hackney coach for them if they wish it.

They will scarcely care to walk with their garments in their present condition." Then the chief went into the next room.
"There is an end of that affair, Mr.Cotter.Here are the IOUs you gave to those two swindlers.