Strike the gag, Blueskin." "You shall not stir a footstep.

Open the window, Thames, and call for assistance." "Stop!" cried Jonathan, who did not care to push matters too far, "let me have a word with you, Mr.Wood." "I'll have no explanations whatever," replied the carpenter, disdainfully, "except before a magistrate." "At least state your charge.

It is a serious accusation." "It _is_," answered Wood.

"Do you recollect this key?
Do you recollect to whom you gave it, and for what purpose?
or shall I refresh your memory ?" Wild appeared confounded.
"Release your prisoner," continued Wood, "or the window is opened." "Mr.Wood," said Jonathan, advancing towards him, and speaking in a low tone, "the secret of your adopted son's birth is known to me.

The name of his father's murderer is also known to me.