'"Brethreen and sisters," he said, "I am no longer the wicked Ned
Sykes, but the good and Reverend Mr. Jinas."
'That day, clad in the clergyman's very robes, with a white tie
under his chin, and three holy books under his arm, he set forth. He
visited every Wesleyan family in the neighbourhood; presented his
credentials at each house, and received from one and all a cordial
and Christian welcome. Since that time he has preached regularly
every Sunday; he has "the run" of every Christeen house in the
denomination through the county of York. More than this, he is noted
for his piety and eloquence, and people who will not trust the banks,
deliver their wealth into his hands for safe keepeen. About twice in
the year he preaches a charity sermon, for the help of the widow, the
orphan, and the distressed, generally; and requests that the amounts
be forwarded to him for disposal.
'During his ministerial missheen he has collected about thirty
watches; close upon a basketful of silver spoons; while he has led a
nightly attack upon just ten houses belonging to his parishioners. He
has killed, with his own hand, in his own bed, the class-leader in
the Wesleyan Sunday School, and wounded one of the church trustees.
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