The Gentleman in Black And Tales of Other Days By J Y Akerman
The Gentleman in Black And Tales of Other Days By J Y Akerman
J Dalton
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The combat was not of long duration, for the cap- tain, enraged at being foiled by one of such youthful ap- pearance, fought with less caution; and Aubrey, watching his opportunity, passed his rapier through the body of his adversary, with such force, that the hilt struck him on the breast, arid he fell heavily on the floor. " Away!" cried several voices, on perceiving Aubrey attempt to raise the body. " If thou hast a light pair of heels thou mayest save thy neck; fly to the waterside and take... boat the constable and his knaves will be here anon. " These persuasions were lost upon Aubrey. They all crowded round the wounded man, who raised himself upon his elbow, and, throwing back the long dark hair which over- shadowed his face, he faintly articulated, " 'Tis a just judgment. Come hither, youth closer still, " he continued, as Aubrey knelt by his side. " Mike Bradshawe is sped, but he would make some atonement for the injury he has helped to do thee; here" taking a bale of false dice from his breast 214 TALES OF OTHER DAYS.
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