The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-14
MEETING IN THE 5AADOW HE HAD NOT BEEN RECOGNIZED.

we have three persons to get rid of. Thames Darrell. Jack Sheppard and Jacks maniac mother Rut this need give you no uneasiness. I will arrange the little matter for you"
 Jack was so completely disguised In Quilt Arnold's wig and clothing that. keeping in the shadow. he had not been recognized by Wild or Sir Rowland It had been hard work for the captain as he called himself-to listen to this conversation without betraying him self; but just as he was about to start Rowland, Quilt rushed into the room. half clothed and breathless, crying out that he had been robbed and half mur- dered by Jack Sheppard. whom he had recognized just as he receivedthe blow which stunned him.
 And there he stands!" cried Quilt, catching sight of the disgusted Jack.
 What ho. Blueskin" shouted Jack.
 At once all was confusion. Swords were drawn. lights overturned. blows struck; but Jack made good his escape and an hour later stood before the family at Dollis Hill. which was as- sembled together for the first time which Thames Darrell, as the accepted suitor of Winifred. was now a mem Der.
 Your audacity passes all belief" cried Wood. If you have contrivcd to break out of your confinement this is the very last place you ought to show yourself"
 villain" said Thames, If you have come to surrender yourself to justice 1t is well. You cannot depart" T come to serve you and save your life" replied Jack. If you try to detain me I shall make no defense" Jack then hastily detailed the con- versation betweent Wild and Sir Row. land which he had overheard, and in proof he handed Thames the written confession of the gypsy which he had caught up from the table when the scuffle began in the theif-taker's room. "Oh. Jack" cried Winifred. while the others read the paper with astonish- ,, ment Repent! Pray"
 T cannot repent, I cannot pray" returned Jack sadly ''Winifred. l loved you hopelessly a sa boy-and 1t made me desperate. so that I fell an easy prey to the villain Wflt shall always love you-hopelessfy." Winifred burst into tears, and Jack. turning to Thames, said Thames. I believe they will try to assassinate you this very night. When I tell you that after my mother and yourself am the heir to the estates now held by Sir Rowland Trenchard you will believe that my warning is sufficiently dis interested Hark, There is some one in the garden now. I saw face at the window. It Is Jonathan. Your uncle-our uncle-is with him."
 Follow me" said Thames, drawing his sword.
 Jack; and the two sprang through the window into the garden. where they were at once assailed by Wild, Trench ard and their attendants. Jack sprang upon Wild with such fury that he drove him into a shrubbery and would have finished him had not his foot slipped. so that he fell heavily and lay stunned.
 When he recovered consciousness. Rlueskin was bending over him. At little distance lay Thames Darrell. apparently dead.
 Are you hurt. Thames?" asked Jack.
 Not dangerously. I hope" replied tho voung man But fly-save your self. The villains have gone. thinking their work done. If you desire to please me fly.
 several weeks passed and Jonathan Wild sat again alone in his audience room in the house opposite Newgate. Jack sheppard, going to visit his mother in Bedlam. had been there ar rested by Wild and his "setters," lodged in the prison over the way tried and condemned to death for burglary. proved on evidence furnished by the theft -taker.
 sir Rowland will be here tonight with the money,' said Jonathan to himself. and his business might as well be finished and time Yes, to- night" - . saying that Jack Sheppard had again escaped, aided by Edgeworth Bess and Mrs. Magget. who were in the under world as the house. breakers two wives" and had been admitted to take farewell of him.
 q will have him back before morn ing" cried Wild. and gave nasty orders to some of his assistants to direct the search.
 shortly afterward Sir Rowland was announced Get behind the screen. said Wild to Abram Mendez. an at tendant who had remained with him, and when I give the signal-you know"
 Fancying that they were alone. Sir Rowland produced heavy bag of