Author : Charles James Lever
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230308784
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (87 download)
Book Synopsis Arthur O'Leary by : Charles James Lever
Download or read book Arthur O'Leary written by Charles James Lever and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 edition. Excerpt: ... through the crowd, and a lantern, just lighted, was held up to my face, while he who spoke first called out-- "'You didn't dream of escaping us, bete, did vou ?' at the same moment hands were thrust into my various pockets; the few silver pieces I possessed were taken; my watch torn off; my hat examined, and the lining of my coat ripped open, and all so speedily that I saw at once I had fallen into experienced hands. "' Where do you live in Paris?' said the first speaker, still holding the light to my face, and staring fixedly at me, while I answered. "' I am a stranger, and alone, ' said I, for the thought struck me, that in such a circumstance, frankness was as good policy as any other. 'I came here to-night to see the cathedral, and lost my way in returning.' "' But where do you live? in what quarter of Paris?' "'The Rue d'Alger; number 12; the second story.' "' What effects have you there in money?' "' One English bank note for five pounds; nothing more.5 "' Any jewels, or valuables of any kind?' '.' None; I am as poor as any man in Paris.' "'Does the porter know your name, in the house?' "' No;t I am only known as the Englishman of number 12.' "' What are your hours? irregular, are they not?' "' Yes, I often come home very late.' "'That's all right. You speak French wellCan you write it?' "' Yes; sufficiently so for any common purpose.' "' Here, then, ' said he opening a large pocketbook, ' write an order which I'll tell you, to the concierge of the house. Take this pen.' "With a trembling hand I took the pen, and waited for his direction. "'Is it a woman keeps the door of your hotel?' "' Yes, ' said I. "' Well, then, begin--Madame La Concierge, let the bearer of this note have the key of my apartm ent' "As I followed with my hand the...
