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"Very true," nodded Barnabas, "and no hat ever could have had a

more--useful end, than mine"

"V'y yes, sir--better your castor than your sconce any day," said

Mr Shrig, "and now I think it's about time for us to--wenture forth

But, sir," he added impressively, "if the conclusion as I've drawed

is correct, theer's safe to be shooting if you're recognized, so

keep in the shadder o' the wall, d' ye see Now, are ye ready?--keep

behind me--so Here they come, I think"

So the dark River hoarse cries arose, and the confused

patter of running feet that drew rapidly louder and more distinct

Nearer they came until Barnahas could hear voices that panted out

fierce curses; also he heard Mr Shrig's pistol click as it was

cocked

So, anotherhis broad-bri ni-place and

fronted the on-comers with levelled weapon: "Stand!" he cried, "stand--in the King's naht of thetheir career, stood huddled together so posture of Mr Shrig, others glancing

back over their shoulders towards the dimness behind, whence came a

shrill whistle and the noise of pursuit

"Ah, you ot ye,Jimmy, I know you, and you know