Do
you know that the law provides death for burglary?'
'I am goeen to get myself invited in. But I have often burglared, an
I did not think they could hang me for it.'
'They could; because the law presumes that a burglar will commit
murder, and comes prepared to commit it, rather than suffer himself
to be taken in the act.'
'Oh,' groaned the poor wretch. 'Many a hangeen have I earned. But
all the same I must do this. Say,' he cried, suddenly turning and
laying his hand upon Roland's arm, 'when do you think we will be able
to escape out of this place? Nancy would like to come too, I know. I
am very fond of her; and would like to marry her and live in the
States.'
'I shall let you know when I think the time is opportune. Meanwhile,
do as little evil as possible; and if you can deceive the captain in
this present enterprise, do so, and leave the locks alone.' Then The
Lifter was gone.
That same evening towards the set of sun as 'Old Snarleyow,' as the
miserly farmer was called, was limping in from the out-houses to his
residence, he saw approaching his gate a lad with a pale and dejected
face.
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