The books upon
the table were not of a kind likely to interest him, though he had
tried to find entertainment in them.
Four days he had lived, or rather vegetated in this way. His spirit
chafed against the confinement.
"I believe," thought he, "I would sooner die than be imprisoned for
a long term. Yet," and here he sighed, "who knows what may be the
length of my present confinement? They will be sure to find some
excuse for retaining me."
While he was indulging in these uncomfortable reflections, suddenly
the little door in the wall, previously referred to, slid open, and
revealed the old man who had first supplied him with food. To
explain the motive of his present visit, it will be remembered that
he was under a misapprehension in regard to the cause of Jack's
confinement. He naturally supposed that our hero was acquainted with
the unlawful practises of the gang of coiners with which he was
connected.
The old man, whose name was Foley, had been favorably impressed by
the bold bearing of Jack, and the idea had occurred to him that he
might be able to win him as an accomplice. He judged, that if once
induced to join them, he would prove eminently useful. Another
motive which led him to favor this project was, that it would be
very embarrassing to be compelled to keep Jack in perpetual custody,
as well as involve a considerable expense.
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