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Jack Sheppard

CHAPTER V
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I can help you to both,--nay, I _will_ help you to both, if you do not interfere with my plans.

The arrest of this person is of consequence to me.

Do not oppose it, and I will serve you.

Thwart me, and I become your mortal enemy.

I have but to give a hint of that boy's existence in the proper quarter, and his life will not be worth a day's purchase." "Don't listen to him, father," cried Thames, unconscious of what was passing; "there are plenty of people outside." "Make your choice," said Jonathan.
"If you don't decide quickly, I'll scream," cried Mrs.Wood, popping her head through the window.
"Set your prisoner free!" returned Wood.
"Take off the ruffles, Blueskin," rejoined Wild.


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