[Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush by William Makepeace Thackeray]@TWC D-Link bookMemoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush CHAPTER IV 26/60
Yes, you're after young Dawkins there, and think to pluck him; but you shan't,--no, by -- -- you shan't." (The reader must recklect that the oaths which interspussed Mr.B.'s convysation I have left out.) Well, after he'd fired a wolley of 'em, Mr.Deuceace spoke as cool as possbill. "Hark ye, Blewitt.
I know you to be one of the most infernal thieves and scoundrels unhung.
If you attempt to hector with me, I will cane you; if you want more, I'll shoot you; if you meddle between me and Dawkins, I will do both.
I know your whole life, you miserable swindler and coward. I know you have already won two hundred pounds of this lad, and want all.
I will have half, or you never shall have a penny." It's quite true that master knew things; but how was the wonder. I couldn't see Mr.B.'s face during this dialogue, bein on the wrong side of the door; but there was a considdrable paws after thuse complymints had passed between the two genlmn,--one walkin quickly up and down the room--tother, angry and stupid, sittin down, and stampin with his foot. "Now listen to this, Mr.Blewitt," continues master at last.
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