Richard Carvel — Volume 05

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Richard Carvel, Volume 5, by Winston ChurchillThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Richard Carvel, Volume 5Author: Winston ChurchillRelease Date: October 18, 2004 [EBook #5369]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK RICHARD CARVEL, VOLUME 5 ***Produced by David WidgerRICHARD CARVELBy Winston ChurchillVolume 5.XXVI. The Part Horatio playedXXVII. In which I am sore temptedXXVIII. Arlington StreetXXIX. I meet a very Great Young ManXXX. A ConspiracyXXXI. "Upstairs into the World"XXXII. Lady Tankerville's Drum-majorXXXIII. Drury LaneCHAPTER XXVITHE PART HORATIO PLAYEDThe bailiff's business was quickly settled. I heard the heavy doors close at our backs, and drew a deep draught of the airGod has made for all His creatures alike. Both the captain and I turned to the windows to wave a farewell to the sad oneswe were leaving behind, who gathered about the bars for a last view of us, for strange as it may seem, the mere sight ofhappiness is often a pleasure for those who are sad. A coach in private arms and livery was in waiting, surrounded by acrowd. They made a lane for us to pass, and stared at the young lady of queenly beauty coming out of the sponging-house until the coachman snapped his ...