New-York tribune., 1841-04-21
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CHAPTER VII.

s cautious manner and assuming in stead that of
rufling staggering, rowing blade who would rather kill
man than otherwise and eat him too 1t needul MADE Inc
best of his way along the darkencd streets
Half pausng for instant now and then 10 smile MS
pocket and himself Of the safety Of his master Key
he hurried Barbcan, and turning into one OF the mar
rowest of the narrow which dverged from that cen
ire sackened his pace and wiped his heated brow, as IL
the termination OF his walk were near at hand
Ii very choice spot tor midnight expeditions,
being in truth of than questionable character and
Of an appearance by means inviting From the MAN
street he had entecd itself little better than an alley, a
oy,-browed doorway led into blind court yard, pro-
foundy dark unpaved and reekng with stagnan odors
Into this favored pit the locksniths vaganf prenuce
CROPPED his way; and stopping al house. from whose de
faced and rotten front the rude eitgy OF bottle swung 10
and fro like some gbbeted maefactor struck thrice upon
an iron grating with his foot After listening in va in for
come response 10 his signal, Mr. Tappertit became mpa-
tent, and struck the grating three again.
further delay ensued but 1t was net OF long duration
The around seemed TO open at his feet and ragged head
appeared.
eyes" replied Mr.. Tappert, haughtly descending as
he spoke who should it be-" .
II . 60 lae we gave you up returned the voice, as lis
owner stopped to shut and asten the grating You re
late SIR
LEAD on" said Mr.. Tappertlt, with gloomy MAJESTY,
Z" and make remarks when require you. ter"afu
Tb;s latter word of command was perhaps somewhat
theatrical aadunnecessary nasmuch as The descent was by
very narrow steep, and slippery flight OF Steps anu any
rashncss or departure from the beaten track must nave
ended in yawnng waer-butt. But Mr. Iappertit oelng
ike some other great commanders favorable TO strong Ell
{ects and personal display cried Forward again, IN
,hs hoarses he could assume; and led the way WIN
folded arms and knitted brows, TO the cellar down below,
where there was small copper fixed IN one corner,
chair or two form and table, glmmerlng hire, and
truckle.bed covered with ragged patchwork rug.
ssWelcome. noble captan!" cried lanky figure, rls-
ing as from nap.
a sood comnosed in all his dignity, and eyed his tol
lower over.
into his soul. .-,.,:
seand he was so long already that quite alarming
TO see him do it-s' how come you TO be so late !"
,.No matter" all the captain deigncd to say IN an
swer {" Is the room prepared :!
at is" replied his follower.
ssThe comrades he here 49,
eyes And sprpkling of the others-you hear EN- !"
s'Playing skittles," said the captain moody. Light
hearted revelers!
There was no doubt respecting the particular amusement
in which these needless spirits INDUCING Tor even IN
the close and sitting atmosphere OF me vault 'e NOISE
sounded like distant thunder certainly appeared arst
soht singular spot choose, for that or any oe pur-
esc o if the other cellars answered to the one
in which this brief coloquy took places Tor The oos were
of sodden earth the walls and root OF damp bare otcA Id
pestried with the tracks of snals and sugs Inc air was
sickeninc tainted, and offensive 1t seemed, from one
strong favor which uppemost among the doors
of The place. that il had, al no very distant PERIOD oeen
used as storehouse for cheeses; circumstances Whch
while accounted for the greasy moisture 'at hus 1oou
it. was acreeaby suggestive of rats 1t was naturally damp
beside and little trees of fungus sprung from every mould
-ering corner ct,
The nropretor of this charming retreat and owner OF the
ragged head beorementioned-tor ne wore ah V4u e%s
as hare and frowzy as stunted hbroomhad by thus
time Joined Them and stood little apart rubbing ms
hands waggng his hsary brlstled chin and smiling IN 81
lence His ewes were closed but had they been VIDE
omen il would have been easy tell from the attentive ex
s ,h. ha rnpdt
wholesome as might be expected IN one OF his underground
exis,cnce-and from certain ANXIOUS raising and qulver
inc of the lids, that he was bind
ssEven Stacy hath been asleep, sad the long comrade
.SoSpd captain, sound cried the blind man '' what
does my noble captain drinks 1t brandy, rum usque
baugh Is it soaked gunpowder, or blazing oil Gave 1t
a name heart of oak and d get il for you. 1t was
wine from bishops cellar melted gold from King
Georges mint.
"See," said Mr. Tappertit haughty, that il 5 some
thing strong and quick and so long as you take
care OF that YOU may bring from the devils cellar II YOU
like"
ssBodly said noble captain reoined the blind man
"Spoken like the 'Prentices Glory Ha, ha From the
devils cellar! brave joke The captain joketh Ha,
ha ha !"
81 II tell YOU what my fine Teller" said Mr. Tappertt,
eyenu the host he walked closet and took out
bottle and glass careesly if he had been III full pos
session of his sight, If you make that you II ind
that the captain very far from joking, and tell you
Gle $ got his eyes me =! cried Sagg, stopping short
ON his way back and affecting his face with the
bottle 81 feel EN- though can I see EN- Take 'em
Off noble captain Remove em, for they pierce like GIN
let's"
Mr. Tapper, smiled grmly at his cemrade and twist
inc ~, owe more ook-a kind of ocular screwunder the
puence Of which The blind man fegned to undergo great
anguish and torture babe him. sOened 'One approach,
and hold his peace.
u obey YOU captain cried Stage, drawing close S to HIM
and filling bumper without spllng crop oy reason
that he held his lt,e finger the brlm OF The glass; ana
stopped at The instan, the liquor touched it, drink noble
governor Death 10 ell masters, life to all prenlces, ana
love TO all fair danses Drink, brave general ana warm
your gallant heart" =: