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SENT He PP wants VVZ the DT same JJ as IN I PP want VVP , , and CC that's NNS a DT glass NN of IN Ararat NP milk NN to TO keep VV out RP autumn NN chills NNS , , the DT sexton NN answered VVD , , drawing VVG another DT chair NN up RB to TO the DT trestle NN table NN . SENT Cows NNS milk NN is VBZ best JJS for IN children NNS such JJ as IN he PP , , was VBD Elzevir's NP answer NN , , as IN he PP took VVD two CD shining VVG brass NN candlesticks NNS from IN the DT mantel NN hoard NN , , set VVD them PP on IN the DT table NN , , and CC lit VVD the DT candles NNS with IN a DT burning NN chip NN from IN the DT hearth NN . SENT John NP is VBZ no DT child NN . SENT he PP is VBZ the DT same JJ age NN as IN David NP , , and CC comes VVZ from IN helping VVG me PP to TO finish VV David's NP headstone NN . SENT Tis NNS finished VVD now RB , , barring VVG the DT paint NN upon IN the DT ships NNS , , and CC please VV God NP , , by IN Monday NP night NN we PP will MD have VH it PP set VVN fair JJ and CC square JJ in IN the DT churchyard NN , , and CC then RB the DT poor JJ lad NN may MD rest VV in IN peace NN , , knowing VVG he PP has VHZ above IN him PP Master NP Ratsey's NPS best JJS handiwork NN , , and CC the DT parson's NN verses VVZ to TO set VV forth RB how WRB shamefully RB he PP came VVD to TO his PP$ end NN . SENT I PP thought VVD that IN Elzevir NP softened VVD a DT little JJ as IN Ratsey NP spoke VVD of IN his PP$ son NN , , and CC he PP said VVD , , Ay RB , , David NP rests VVZ in IN peace NN . SENT Tis NNS they PP that RB brought VVD him PP to TO his PP$ end NN that WDT shall MD not RB rest VV in IN peace NN when WRB their PP$ time NN comes VVZ . SENT And CC it PP may MD come VV sooner RBR than IN they PP think VVP , , he PP added VVD , , speaking VVG more JJR to TO himself PP than IN to TO us PP . SENT I PP knew VVD that IN he PP meant VVD Mr NP Maskew NP , , and CC recollected VVD that IN some DT had VHD warned VVN the DT magistrate NN that IN he PP had VHD better RBR keep VV out RP of IN Elzevir's NP way NN , , for IN there EX was VBD no RB knowing VVG what WP a DT desperate JJ man NN might MD do VV . SENT And CC yet RB the DT two CD had VHD met VVN since IN in IN the DT village NN street NN , , and CC nothing NN worse JJR come VVN of IN it PP than IN a DT scowling VVG look NN from IN Block NP . SENT Tush NN , , man NN . SENT broke RB in IN the DT sexton NN , , it PP was VBD the DT foulest JJS deed NN ever RB man NN did VVD . SENT but CC let VV not RB thy JJR mind NN brood NN on IN it PP , , nor CC think VVP how WRB thou NN mayest NNS get VVP thyself NN avenged VVN . SENT Leave VV that IN to TO Providence NP . SENT for IN He PP whose WP$ wisdom NN lets VVZ such JJ things NNS be VB done VVN , , will MD surely RB see VV they PP meet VV their PP$ due JJ reward NN . SENT Vengeance NN is VBZ Mine NP . SENT I PP will MD repay VV , , saith VVZ the DT Lord NP . SENT And CC he PP took VVD his PP$ hat NN off RP and CC hung VVD it PP on IN a DT peg VVP . SENT Block NP did VVD not RB answer VV , , but CC set VVD three CD glasses NNS on IN the DT table NN , , and CC then RB took VVD out RP from IN a DT cupboard NN a DT little JJ round NN long RB necked VVN bottle NN , , from IN which WDT he PP poured VVD out RP a DT glass NN for IN Ratsey NP and CC himself PP . SENT Then RB he PP half RB filled VVD the DT third JJ , , and CC pushed VVD it PP along IN the DT table NN to TO me PP , , saying VVG , , There EX , , take VV it PP , , lad NN , , if IN thou NN wilt NN . SENT twill JJ do VVP thee NP no RB good JJ , , but CC may MD do VV thee NP no DT harm NN . SENT Ratsey NP raised VVD his PP$ glass NN almost RB before IN it PP was VBD filled VVN . SENT He PP sniffed VVD the DT liquor NN and CC smacked VVD his PP$ lips NNS . SENT O NP rare JJ milk NN of IN Ararat NP . SENT he PP said VVD , , it PP is VBZ sweet JJ and CC strong JJ , , and CC sets VVZ the DT heart NN at IN ease NN . SENT And CC now RB get VV the DT backgammon NN board NN , , John NP , , and CC set VVD it PP for IN us PP on IN the DT table NN . SENT So RB they PP fell VVD to TO the DT game NN , , and CC I PP took VVD a DT sly JJ sip NN at IN the DT liquor NN , , but CC nearly RB choked VVD myself PP , , not RB being VBG used VVN to TO strong JJ waters NNS , , and CC finding VVG it PP heady JJ and CC burning NN in IN the DT throat NN . SENT Neither DT man NN spoke VVD , , and CC there EX was VBD no DT sound NN except IN the DT constant JJ rattle VV of IN the DT dice NNS , , and CC the DT rubbing NN of IN the DT pieces NNS being VBG moved VVN across IN the DT board NN . SENT Now RB and CC then RB one CD of IN the DT players NNS stopped VVD to TO light VV his PP$ pipe NN , , and CC at IN the DT end NN of IN a DT game NN they PP scored VVD their PP$ totals NNS on IN the DT table NN with IN a DT bit NN of IN chalk NN . SENT So RB I PP watched VVD them PP for IN an DT hour NN , , knowing VVG the DT game NN myself PP , , and CC being VBG interested VVN at IN seeing VVG Elzevir's NP backgammon NN board NN , , which WDT I PP had VHD heard VVN talked VVN of IN before RB . SENT It PP had VHD formed VVN part NN of IN the DT furniture NN of IN the NP why WRB Not RB . SENT for IN generations NNS of IN landlords NNS , , and CC served VVD perhaps RB to TO pass VV time NN for IN cavaliers NNS of IN the DT Civil NP Wars NPS . SENT All DT was VBD of IN oak NN , , black JJ and CC polished JJ , , board NN , , dice NNS boxes NNS , , and CC men NNS , , but CC round VV the DT edge NN ran VVD a DT Latin JJ inscription NN inlaid VVN in IN light JJ wood NN , , which WDT I PP read VVP on IN that DT first JJ evening NN , , but CC did VVD not RB understand VV till IN Mr NP Glennie NP translated VVN it PP to TO me PP . SENT I PP had VHD cause NN to TO remember VV it PP afterwards RB , , so RB I PP shall MD set VV it PP down RB here RB in IN Latin NP for IN those DT who WP know VVP that DT tongue NN , , Ita NP in IN vita NN ut NN in IN lusu NN alae NNS pessima NN jactura NN arte NP corrigenda NNS est NP , , and CC in IN English NP as IN Mr NP Glennie NP translated VVN it PP , , As IN in IN life NN , , so RB in IN a DT game NN of IN hazard NN , , skill NN will MD make VV something NN of IN the DT worst JJS of IN throws VVZ . SENT At IN last JJ Elzevir NP looked VVD up RP and CC spoke VVD to TO me PP , , not RB unkindly RB , , Lad NP , , it PP is VBZ time NN for IN you PP to TO go VV home NN . SENT men NNS say VVP that IN Blackbeard NP walks VVZ on IN the DT first JJ nights NNS of IN winter NN , , and CC some DT have VHP met VVN him PP face VVP to TO face VV betwixt IN this DT house NN and CC yours NNS . SENT I PP saw VVD he PP wanted VVD to TO be VB rid VVN of IN me PP , , so RB bade VVD them PP both DT good JJ night NN , , and CC was VBD off IN home NN , , running VVG all PDT the DT way NN thither RB , , though RB not RB from IN any DT fear NN of IN Blackbeard NP , , for IN Ratsey NP had VHD often RB told VVN me PP that IN there EX was VBD no DT chance NN of IN meeting VVG him PP unless IN one PP passed VVD the DT churchyard NN by IN night NN . SENT Blackbeard NP was VBD one CD of IN the DT Mohunes NP who WP had VHD died VVN a DT century NN back RB , , and CC was VBD buried VVN in IN the DT vault NN under IN the DT church NN , , with IN others NNS of IN his PP$ family NN , , but CC could MD not RB rest VV there RB , , whether IN , , as IN some DT said VVD , , because IN he PP was VBD always RB looking VVG for IN a DT lost VVN treasure NN , , or CC as IN others NNS , , because IN of IN his PP$ exceeding VVG wickedness NN in IN life NN . SENT If IN this DT last JJ were VBD the DT true JJ reason NN , , he PP must MD have VH been VBN bad JJ indeed RB , , for IN Mohunes NP have VHP died VVN before IN and CC since IN his PP$ day NN wicked JJ enough RB to TO bear VV anyone NN company NN in IN their PP$ vault NN or CC elsewhere RB . SENT Men NNS would MD have VH it PP that IN on IN dark JJ winter NN nights NNS Blackbeard NP might MD be VB seen VVN with IN an DT old JJ fashioned VVN lanthorn NN digging NN for IN treasure NN in IN the DT graveyard NN . SENT and CC those DT who WP professed VVD to TO know VV said VVD he PP was VBD the DT tallest JJS of IN men NNS , , with IN full JJ black JJ beard NN , , coppery NN face NN , , and CC such JJ evil JJ eyes NNS , , that IN any DT who WP once RB met VVD their PP$ gaze NN must MD die VV within IN a DT year NN . SENT However RB that IN might MD be VB , , there EX were VBD few JJ in IN Moonfleet NP who WP would MD not RB rather RB walk VV ten CD miles NNS round VVP than IN go VV near IN the DT Churchyard NN after IN dark NN . SENT and CC once RB when WRB Cracky NP Jones NP , , a DT poor JJ doited JJ body NN , , was VBD found VVN there RB one CD summer NN morning NN , , lying VVG dead JJ on IN the DT grass NN , , it PP was VBD thought VVN that IN he PP had VHD met VVN Blackbeard NP in IN the DT night NN . SENT Mr NP Glennie NP , , who WP knew VVD more RBR about IN such JJ things NNS than IN anyone NN else RB , , told VVD me PP that IN Blackbeard NP was VBD none NN other JJ than IN a DT certain JJ Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP , , deceased VVN about IN one CD hundred CD years NNS ago RB . SENT He PP would MD have VH it PP that IN Colonel NP Mohune NP , , in IN the DT dreadful JJ wars NNS against IN King NP Charles NP the DT First NP , , had VHD deserted VVN the DT allegiance NN of IN his PP$ house NN and CC supported VVD the DT cause NN of IN the DT rebels NNS . SENT So IN being VBG made VVN Governor NP of IN Carisbrooke NP Castle NP for IN the DT Parliament NP , , he PP became VVD there RB the DT King's NP jailer NN , , but CC was VBD false JJ to TO his PP$ trust NN . SENT For IN the DT King NP , , carrying VVG constantly RB hidden JJ about IN his PP$ person NN a DT great JJ diamond NN which WDT had VHD once RB been VBN given VVN him PP by IN his PP$ brother NN King NP of IN France NP , , Mohune NP got VVD wind NN of IN this DT jewel NN , , and CC promised VVD that IN if IN it PP were VBD given VVN him PP he PP would MD wink VV at IN His PP$ Majesty's NP escape NN . SENT Then RB this DT wicked JJ man NN , , having VHG taken VVN the DT bribe NN , , plays VVZ traitor NN again RB , , comes VVZ with IN a DT file NN of IN soldiers NNS at IN the DT hour NN appointed VVN for IN the DT King's NP flight NN , , finds VVZ His PP$ Majesty NN escaping VVG through IN a DT window NN , , has VHZ him PP away RB to TO a DT stricter JJR ward NN , , and CC reports NNS to TO the DT Parliament NP that IN the DT King's NP escape NN is VBZ only RB prevented VVN by IN Colonel NP Mohune's NP watchfulness NN . SENT But CC how WRB true JJ , , as IN Mr NP Glennie NP said VVD , , that IN we PP should MD not RB be VB envious JJ against IN the DT ungodly NN , , against IN the DT man NN that WDT walketh VVZ after IN evil NN counsels VVZ . SENT Suspicion NN fell VVD on IN Colonel NP Mohune NP . SENT he PP was VBD removed VVN from IN his PP$ Governorship NN , , and CC came VVD back RB to TO his PP$ home NN at IN Moonfleet NP . SENT There RB he PP lived VVD in IN seclusion NN , , despised VVN by IN both DT parties NNS in IN the DT State NP , , until IN he PP died VVD , , about IN the DT time NN of IN the DT happy JJ Restoration NN of IN King NP Charles NP the DT Second NP . SENT But CC even RB after IN his PP$ death NN he PP could MD not RB get VV rest NN . SENT for IN men NNS said VVD that IN he PP had VHD hid VVD somewhere RB that IN treasure NN given VVN him PP to TO permit VV the DT King's NP escape NN , , and CC that IN not RB daring JJ to TO reclaim VV it PP , , had VHD let VVN the DT secret JJ die NN with IN him PP , , and CC so RB must MD needs NNS come VV out RP of IN his PP$ grave NN to TO try VV to TO get VV at IN it PP again RB . SENT Mr NP Glennie NP would MD never RB say VV whether IN he PP believed VVD the DT tale NN or CC not RB , , pointing VVG out RP that IN apparitions NNS both CC of IN good JJ and CC evil JJ spirits NNS are VBP related VVN in IN Holy NP Scripture NP , , but CC that IN the DT churchyard NN was VBD an DT unlikely JJ spot NN for IN Colonel NP Mohune NP to TO seek VV his PP$ treasure NN in IN . SENT for IN had VHD it PP been VBN buried VVN there RB , , he PP would MD have VH had VHN a DT hundred CD chances NNS to TO have VH it PP up RB in IN his PP$ lifetime NN . SENT However RB this DT may MD be VB , , though IN I PP was VBD brave JJ as IN a DT lion NN by IN day NN , , and CC used VVD indeed RB to TO frequent JJ the DT churchyard NN , , because IN there EX was VBD the DT widest JJS view NN of IN the DT sea NN to TO be VB obtained VVN from IN it PP , , yet RB no DT reward NN would MD have VH taken VVN me PP thither RB at IN night NN . SENT Nor CC was VBD I NN myself PP without IN some DT witness NN to TO the DT tale NN , , for IN having VHG to TO walk VV to TO Ringstave NP for IN Dr NP Hawkins NP on IN the DT night NN my PP$ aunt NN broke VVD her PP$ leg NN , , I PP took VVD the DT path NN along IN the DT down NN which WDT overlooks VVZ the DT churchyard NN at IN a DT mile NN off RP . SENT and CC thence RB most RBS certainly RB saw VVD a DT light NN moving VVG to TO and CC fro RB about IN the DT church NN , , where WRB no DT honest JJ man NN could MD be VB at IN two CD o'clock RB in IN the DT morning NN . SENT The DT Floods VVZ Then RB banks NNS came VVD down RP with IN ruin VV and CC rout NN , , Then RB beaten VVN spray NN flew VVD round NN about RB , , Then RB all PDT the DT mighty JJ floods NNS were VBD out RP , , And CC all PDT the DT world NN was VBD in IN the DT sea NN Jean NP Ingelow NP On IN the DT third JJ of IN November NP , , a DT few JJ days NNS after IN this DT visit NN to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , the DT wind NN , , which WDT had VHD been VBN blowing VVG from IN the DT south JJ west NN , , began VVD about IN four CD in IN the DT afternoon NN to TO rise VV in IN sudden JJ strong JJ gusts NNS . SENT The DT rooks NNS had VHD been VBN pitch NN falling VVG all PDT the DT morning NN , , so RB we PP knew VVD that DT bad JJ weather NN was VBD due JJ . SENT and CC when WRB we PP came VVD out RP from IN the DT schooling NN that IN Mr NP Glennie NP gave VVD us PP in IN the DT hall NN of IN the DT old JJ almshouses NNS , , there EX were VBD wisps NNS of IN thatch NN , , and CC even RB stray JJ tiles NNS , , flying VVG from IN the DT roofs NNS , , and CC the DT children NNS sang VVD . SENT Blow NN wind NN , , rise NN storm NN , , Ship NP ashore RB before IN morn NN . SENT It PP is VBZ heathenish JJ rhyme NN that WDT has VHZ come VVN down RP out IN of IN other JJ and CC worse JJR times NNS . SENT for IN though IN I PP do VVP not RB say VV but CC that IN a DT wreck NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN was VBD looked VVN upon RP sometimes RB as IN little RB short JJ of IN a DT godsend NN , , yet RB I PP hope VVP none NN of IN us PP were VBD so RB wicked JJ as RB to TO wish VV a DT vessel NN to TO be VB wrecked VVD that IN we PP might MD share VV in IN the DT plunder NN . SENT Indeed RB , , I PP have VHP known VVN the DT men NNS of IN Moonfleet NP risk VVP their PP$ own JJ lives NNS a DT hundred CD times NNS to TO save VV those DT of IN shipwrecked VVN mariners NNS , , as RB when WRB the DT Darius NP , , East JJ Indiaman NN , , came VVD ashore RB . SENT nay RB , , even RB poor JJ nameless JJ corpses NNS washed VVN up RP were VBD sure JJ of IN Christian JJ burial NN , , or CC perhaps RB of IN one CD of IN Master NP Ratsey's NP headstones NNS to TO set VV forth RB sex NN and CC date NN , , as RB may MD be VB seen VVN in IN the DT churchyard NN to TO this DT day NN . SENT Our PP$ village NN lies VVZ near IN the DT centre NN of IN Moonfleet NP Bay NP , , a DT great JJ bight NN twenty CD miles NNS across IN , , and CC a DT death NN trap NN to TO up RB channel VV sailors NNS in IN a DT south JJ westerly JJ gale NN . SENT For IN with IN that DT wind NN blowing VVG strong JJ from IN south RB , , if IN you PP cannot VV double RB the DT Snout NN , , you PP must MD most RBS surely RB come VVN ashore RB . SENT and CC many JJ a DT good JJ ship NN failing VVG to TO round VV that DT point NN has VHZ beat VVD up RB and CC down RB the DT bay NN all DT day NN , , but CC come VV to TO beach NN in IN the DT evening NN . SENT And CC once RB on IN the DT beach NN , , the DT sea NN has VHZ little JJ mercy NN , , for IN the DT water NN is VBZ deep RB right RB in IN , , and CC the DT waves NNS curl VV over RP full JJ on IN the DT pebbles NNS with IN a DT weight NN no DT timbers NNS can MD withstand VV . SENT Then RB if IN poor JJ fellows NNS try VVP to TO save VV themselves PP , , there EX is VBZ a DT deadly JJ under IN tow NN or CC rush VV back RB of IN the DT water NN , , which WDT sticks VVZ them PP off IN their PP$ legs NNS , , and CC carries VVZ them PP again RB under IN the DT thundering JJ waves NNS . SENT It PP is VBZ that RB back RB suck VV of IN the DT pebbles NNS that IN you PP may MD hear VV for IN miles NNS inland RB , , even RB at IN Dorchester NP , , on IN still RB nights NNS long RB after IN the DT winds NNS that WDT caused VVD it PP have VHP sunk VVN , , and CC which WDT makes VVZ people NNS turn VV in IN their PP$ beds NNS , , and CC thank VV God NP they PP are VBP not RB fighting VVG with IN the DT sea NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN . SENT But CC on IN this DT third JJ of IN November NP there EX was VBD no DT wreck NN , , only RB such PDT a DT wind NN as IN I PP have VHP never RB known VVN before IN , , and CC only RB once RB since IN . SENT All DT night NN long RB the DT tempest NN grew VVD fiercer JJR , , and CC I PP think VVP no DT one NN in IN Moonfleet NP went VVD to TO bed NN . SENT for IN there EX was VBD such PDT a DT breaking NN of IN tiles NNS and CC glass NN , , such PDT a DT banging VVG of IN doors NNS and CC rattling VVG of IN shutters NNS , , that IN no DT sleep NN was VBD possible JJ , , and CC we PP were VBD afraid JJ besides IN lest IN the DT chimneys NNS should MD fall VV and CC crush VV us PP . SENT The DT wind NN blew VVD fiercest JJS about IN five CD in IN the DT morning NN , , and CC then RB some DT ran VVD up RP the DT street NN calling VVG out RP a DT new JJ danger NN that IN the DT sea NN was VBD breaking VVG over IN the DT beach NN , , and CC that IN all PDT the DT place NN was VBD like JJ to TO be VB flooded VVN . SENT Some DT of IN the DT women NNS were VBD for IN flitting VVG forthwith RB and CC climbing VVG the DT down RB . SENT but CC Master NP Ratsey NP , , who WP was VBD going VVG round NN with IN others NNS to TO comfort NN people NNS , , soon RB showed VVD us PP that IN the DT upper JJ part NN of IN the DT village NN stood VVD so RB high JJ , , that IN if IN the DT water NN was VBD to TO get VV thither RB , , there EX was VBD no RB knowing VVG if IN it PP would MD not RB cover VV Ridgedown NP itself PP . SENT But CC what WP with IN its PP$ being VBG a DT spring NN ride NN , , and CC the DT sea NN breaking VVG clean JJ over IN the DT great JJ outer JJ beach NN of IN pebbles NNS a DT thing NN that WDT had VHD not RB happened VVN for IN fifty CD years NNS there RB was VBD so RB much JJ water NN piled VVD up RP in IN the DT lagoon NN , , that WDT it PP passed VVD its PP$ bounds NNS and CC flooded VVN all PDT the DT sea NN meadows NNS , , and CC even RB the DT lower JJR end NN of IN the DT street NN . SENT So RB when WRB day NN broke VVD , , there EX was VBD the DT churchyard NN flooded VVD , , though IN twas NNS on IN rising VVG ground NN , , and CC the DT church NN itself PP standing VVG up RP like IN a DT steep JJ little JJ island NN , , and CC the DT water NN over IN the DT door NN sill NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , though IN Elzevir NP Block NP would MD not RB budge VV , , saying VVG he PP did VVD not RB care VV if IN the DT sea NN swept VVD him PP away RP . SENT It PP was VBD but CC a DT nine CD hours NNS wonder VVP , , for IN the DT wind NN fell VVD very RB suddenly RB . SENT the DT water NN began VVD to TO go VV back RB , , the DT sun NN shone VVD bright JJ , , and CC before IN noon NN people NNS came VVD out RP to TO the DT doors NNS to TO see VV the DT floods NNS and CC talk VV over RP the DT storm NN . SENT Most RBS said VVD that IN never RB had VHD been VBN so RB fierce JJ a DT wind NN , , but CC some DT of IN the DT oldest JJS spoke VVD of IN one CD in IN the DT second JJ year NN of IN Queen NP Anne NP , , and CC would MD have VH it PP as RB bad JJ or CC worse JJR . SENT But CC whether IN worse JJR or CC not RB , , this DT storm NN was VBD a DT weighty JJ matter NN enough RB for IN me PP , , and CC turned VVD the DT course NN of IN my PP$ life NN , , as IN you PP shall MD hear VV . SENT I PP have VHP said VVD that IN the DT waters NNS came VVD up RP so RB high JJ that IN the DT church NN stood VVD out RP like IN an DT island NN . SENT but CC they PP went VVD back RB quickly RB , , and CC Mr NP Glennie NP was VBD able JJ to TO hold VV service NN on IN the DT next JJ Sunday NP morning NN . SENT Few JJ enough JJ folks NNS came VVD to TO Moonfleet NP Church NP at IN any DT time NN . SENT but CC fewer JJR still RB came VVD that DT morning NN , , for IN the DT meadows NNS between IN the DT village NN and CC the DT churchyard NN were VBD wet JJ and CC miry JJ from IN the DT water NN . SENT There EX were VBD streamers NNS of IN seaweed NN tangled VVN about IN the DT very JJ tombstones NNS , , and CC against IN the DT outside NN of IN the DT churchyard NN wall NN was VBD piled VVN up RP a DT great JJ bank NN of IN it PP , , from IN which WDT came VVD a DT salt NN rancid JJ smell NN like IN a DT guillemot's NNS egg NN that WDT is VBZ always RB in IN the DT air NN after IN a DT south JJ westerly JJ gale NN has VHZ strewn VVN the DT shore NN with IN wrack NN . SENT This DT church NN is VBZ as RB large JJ as IN any DT other JJ I PP have VHP seen VVN , , and CC divided VVN into IN two CD parts NNS with IN a DT stone NN screen NN across IN the DT middle NN . SENT Perhaps RB Moonfleet NP was VBD once RB a DT large JJ place NN , , aid NN then RB likely RB enough RB there EX were VBD people NNS to TO fill VV such PDT a DT church NN , , but CC never RB since IN I PP knew VVD it PP did VVD anyone NN worship NN in IN that DT part NN called VVD the DT nave NN . SENT This DT western JJ portion NN was VBD quite RB empty JJ beyond IN a DT few JJ old JJ tombs NNS and CC a DT Royal NP Arms NP of IN Queen NP Anne NP . SENT the DT pavement NN too RB was VBD damp JJ and CC mossy JJ and CC there EX were VBD green JJ patches NNS down IN the DT white JJ walls NNS where WRB the DT rains NNS had VHD got VVN ill RB . SENT So IN Me PP handful NN of IN people NNS that WDT came VVD to TO church NN were VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO get VV the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT screen NN in IN the DT chancel NN , , where WRB at IN least JJS the DT pew NN floors NNS were VBD boarded VVN over RP , , arid JJ the DT panelling NN of IN oak NN work NN kept VVD off RP the DT draughts NN . SENT Now RB this DT Sunday NP morning NN there RB were VBD only RB three CD or CC four CD , , I PP think VVP , , beside IN Mr NP Glennie NP and CC Ratsey NP and CC the DT half NN dozen NN of IN us PP boys NNS , , who WP crossed VVD the DT swampy JJ meadows NNS strewn VVN with IN drowned JJ shrew NN mice NNS and CC moles NNS . SENT Even RB my PP$ aunt NN was VBD not RB at IN church NN , , being VBG prevented VVN by IN a DT migraine NN , , but CC a DT surprise NN waited VVD those DT who WP did VVD go VV , , for IN there RB in IN a DT pew NN by IN himself PP sat VVD Elzevir NP Block NP . SENT The DT people NNS stared VVD at IN him PP as IN they PP came VVD in IN , , for IN no DT one NN had VHD ever RB known VVN him PP go VVP to TO church NN before RB . SENT some DT saying VVG in IN the DT village NN that IN he PP was VBD a DT Catholic JJ , , and CC others NNS an DT infidel NN . SENT However RB that IN may MD be VB , , there EX he PP was VBD this DT day NN , , wishing VVG perhaps RB to TO show VV a DT favour NN to TO the DT parson NN who WP had VHD written VVN the DT verses NNS for IN David's NP headstone NN . SENT He PP took VVD no DT notice NN of IN anyone NN , , nor CC exchanged VVD greetings NNS with IN those DT that WDT came VVD in IN , , as IN was VBD the DT fashion NN in IN Moonfleet NP Church NP . SENT but CC kept VVD his PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN on IN a DT prayer NN book NN which WDT lie VVP held VVN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , though IN he PP could MD not RB be VB following VVG the DT minister NN , , for IN he PP never RB turned VVD the DT leaf NN . SENT The DT church NN was VBD so RB damp JJ from IN the DT floods NNS , , that IN Master NP Ratsey NP had VHD put VVN a DT fire NN in IN the DT brazier NN which WDT stood VVD at IN the DT back NN , , but CC was VBD not RB commonly RB lighted VVN till IN the DT winter NN had VHD fairly RB begun VVN . SENT We PP boys NNS sat VVD as RB close VV to TO the DT brazier NN as IN we PP could MD , , for IN the DT wet JJ cold NN struck VVD up RP from IN the DT flags NNS , , and CC besides IN that DT , , we PP were VBD so RB far RB from IN the DT clergyman NN , , and CC so RB well RB screened VVD by IN the DT oak NN backs NNS , , that WDT we PP could MD bake VV an DT apple NN or CC roast NN a DT chestnut NN without IN much JJ fear NN of IN being VBG caught VVN . SENT But CC that IN morning NN there EX was VBD something NN else RB to TO take VV off RP our PP$ thoughts NNS . SENT for IN before IN the DT service NN was VBD well RB begun VVN , , we PP became VVD aware JJ of IN a DT strange JJ noise NN under IN the DT church NN . SENT The DT first JJ time NN it PP came VVD was VBD just RB as IN Mr NP Glennie NP was VBD finishing VVG Dearly RB Beloved JJ , , and CC we PP heard VVD it PP again RB before IN the DT second JJ lesson NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB a DT loud JJ noise NN , , but CC rather RB like VV that IN which WDT a DT boat NN makes VVZ jostling VVG against IN another DT at IN sea NN , , only RB there EX was VBD something NN deeper RBR and CC more RBR hollow JJ about IN it PP . SENT We PP boys NNS looked VVN at IN each DT other JJ , , for IN we PP knew VVD what WP was VBD under IN the DT church NN , , and CC that IN the DT sound NN could MD only RB come VV from IN the DT Mohune NP Vault NN . SENT No DT one NN at IN Moonfleet NP had VHD ever RB seen VVN the DT inside NN of IN that DT vault NN . SENT but CC Ratsey NP was VBD told VVN by IN his PP$ father NN , , who WP was VBD clerk NN before IN him PP , , that IN it PP underlay VVD half PDT the DT chancel NN , , and CC that IN there EX were VBD more JJR than IN a DT score NN of IN Mohunes NP lying VVG there RB . SENT It PP had VHD not RB been VBN opened VVN for IN over IN forty NN years NNS , , since IN Gerald NP Mohune NP , , who WP burst VVD a DT blood NN vessel NN drinking NN at IN Weymouth NP races NNS , , was VBD buried VVN there RB . SENT but CC there EX was VBD a DT tale NN that IN one CD Sunday NP afternoon NN , , many JJ years NNS back RB , , there EX had VHD come VVN from IN the DT vault NN so IN horrible JJ and CC unearthly JJ a DT cry NN , , that IN parson NN and CC people NNS got VVD up RP and CC fled VVD from IN the DT church NN , , and CC would MD not RB worship VV there RB for IN weeks NNS afterwards RB . SENT We PP thought VVD of IN these DT stories NNS , , and CC huddled VVD up RB closer RBR to TO the DT brazier NN , , being VBG frightened VVN at IN the DT noise NN , , and CC uncertain JJ whether IN we PP should MD not RB turn VV tail NN and CC run VV from IN the DT church NN . SENT For IN it PP was VBD certain JJ that IN something NN was VBD moving VVG in IN the DT Mohune NP vault NN , , to TO which WDT there RB was VBD no DT entrance NN except IN by IN a DT ringed JJ stone NN in IN the DT chancel NN floor NN , , that WDT had VHD not RB been VBN lifted VVN for IN forty NN years NNS . SENT However RB , , we PP thought VVD better JJR of IN it PP , , and CC did VVD not RB budge VV , , though IN I PP could MD see VV when WRB standing VVG up RP and CC looking VVG over IN the DT tops NNS of IN the DT seats NNS that IN others NNS beside IN ourselves PP were VBD ill JJ at IN ease NN . SENT for IN Granny NP Tucker NP gave VVD such JJ starts NNS when WRB she PP heard VVD the DT sounds NNS , , that WDT twice RB her PP$ spectacles NNS fell VVD off RP her PP$ nose NN into IN her PP$ lap NN , , and CC Master NP Ratsey NP seemed VVD to TO be VB trying VVG to TO mask NN the DT one CD noise NN by IN making VVG another DT himself PP whether IN by IN shuffling NN with IN his PP$ feet NNS or CC by IN thumping VVG down RP his PP$ prayer NN book NN . SENT But CC the DT thing NN that IN most JJS surprised VVD me PP was VBD that IN even RB Elzevir NP Block NP , , who WP cared VVD , , men NNS said VVD , , for IN neither DT God NP nor CC Devil NN , , looked VVD unquiet JJ , , and CC gave VVD a DT quick JJ glance NN at IN Ratsey NP every DT time NN the DT sound NN came VVD . SENT So RB we PP sat VVD till IN Mr NP Glennie NP was VBD well RB on IN with IN the DT sermon NN . SENT His PP$ discourse NN interested VVN me PP though IN I PP was VBD only RB a DT boy NN , , for IN he PP likened VVD life NN to TO the DT letter NN Y NN , , saying VVG that IN in IN each DT man's JJ life NN must MD come VV a DT point NN where WRB two CD roads NNS part NN like IN the DT arms NNS of IN a DT Y NN , , and CC that DT everyone NN must MD choose VV for IN himself PP whether IN he PP will MD follow VV the DT broad JJ and CC sloping JJ path NN on IN the DT left NN or CC the DT steep JJ and CC narrow JJ path NN on IN the DT right NN . SENT For IN , , said VVD he PP , , if IN you PP will MD look VV in IN your PP$ books NNS , , you PP will MD see VV that IN the DT letter NN Y NN is VBZ not RB like IN the DT Mohune's NP , , with IN both DT arms NNS equal JJ , , but CC has VHZ the DT arm NN on IN the DT left RB broader JJR and CC more RBR sloping JJ than IN the DT arm NN on IN the DT right NN . SENT hence RB ancient JJ philosophers NNS hold VVP that IN this DT arm NN on IN the DT left NN represents VVZ the DT easy JJ downward JJ road NN to TO destruction NN , , and CC the DT arm NN on IN the DT right NN the DT narrow JJ upward JJ path NN of IN life NN . SENT When WRB we PP heard VVD that IN we PP all RB fell VVD to TO searching VVG our PP$ prayer NN books NNS for IN a DT capital NN Y NN . SENT and CC Granny NP Tucker NP , , who WP knew VVD not RB A DT from IN B NP , , made VVD much JJ ado NN in IN fumbling VVG with IN her PP$ book NN , , for IN she PP would MD have VH people NNS think VVP that IN she PP could MD read VV . SENT Then RB just RB at IN that DT moment NN came VVD a DT noise NN from IN below RB louder JJR than IN those DT before RB , , hollow JJ and CC grating JJ like IN the DT cry NN of IN an DT old JJ man NN in IN pain NN . SENT With IN that DT up RB jumps VVZ Granny NP Tucker NP , , calling VVG out RP loud RB in IN church NN to TO Mr NP Glennie NP O NP Master NP , , however RB can'ee NN bide VV there RB preaching VVG when WRB the DT Moons NP be VB rising VVG from IN their PP$ graves NNS . SENT and CC out RB from IN the DT church NN . SENT That DT was VBD too RB much JJ for IN the DT others NNS , , and CC all RB fled VVD , , Mrs NN Vining NP crying VVG , , Lordsakes NP , , we PP shall MD all RB be VB throttled VVN like IN Cracky NP Jones NP . SENT So RB in IN a DT minute NN there EX were VBD none NN left VVN in IN the DT church NN , , save VV and CC except IN Mr NP Glennie NP , , with IN me PP , , Ratsey NP , , and CC Elzevir NP Block NP . SENT I PP did VVD not RB run VV . SENT first RB , , not RB wishing VVG to TO show VV myself PP coward NN before IN the DT men NNS . SENT second JJ , , because IN I PP thought VVD if IN Blackbeard NP came VVD he PP would MD fall VV on IN the DT men NNS rather RB than IN on IN a DT boy NN . SENT and CC third JJ , , that IN if IN it PP came VVD to TO blows NNS , , Block NP was VBD strong JJ enough RB to TO give VV account NN even RB of IN a DT Mohune NP . SENT Mr NP Glennie NP went VVD on IN with IN his PP$ sermon NN , , making VVG as RB though IN he PP neither CC heard VVD any DT noise NN nor CC saw VVD the DT people NNS leave VVP the DT church NN . SENT and CC when WRB he PP had VHD finished VVN , , Elzevir NP walked VVD out RP , , but CC I PP stopped VVD to TO see VV what WP the DT minister NN would MD say VV to TO Ratsey NP about IN the DT noise NN in IN the DT vault NN . SENT The DT sexton NN helped VVD Mr NP Glennie NP off IN with IN his PP$ gown NN , , and CC then RB seeing VVG me PP standing VVG by IN and CC listening NN , , said VVD The DT Lord NP has VHZ sent VVN evil JJ angels NNS among IN us PP . SENT tis NNS a DT terrible JJ thing NN , , Master NP Glennie NP , , to TO hear VV the DT dead JJ men NNS moving VVG under IN our PP$ feet NNS . SENT Tut NN , , tut NN , , answered VVD the DT minister NN , , it PP is VBZ only RB their PP$ own JJ fears NNS that WDT make VVP such JJ noises NNS terrible JJ to TO the DT vulgar NN . SENT As RB for IN Blackbeard NP , , I PP am VBP not RB here RB to TO say VV whether IN guilty JJ spirits NNS sometimes RB cannot NN rest NN and CC are VBP seen VVN wandering VVG by IN men NNS . SENT but CC for IN these DT noises NNS , , they PP are VBP certainly RB Nature's JJ work NN as RB is VBZ the DT noise NN of IN waves NNS upon IN the DT beach NN . SENT The DT floods NNS have VHP filled VVN the DT vault NN with IN water NN , , and CC so RB the DT coffins NNS getting VVG afloat RB , , move NN in IN some DT eddies NNS that IN we PP know VVP not RB of IN and CC jostle VV one PP another DT . SENT Then RB being VBG hollow JJ , , they PP give VVP forth RB those DT sounds NNS you PP hear VVP , , and CC these DT are VBP your PP$ evil JJ angels NNS . SENT Tis NNS very RB true JJ the DT dead JJ do VVP move NN beneath IN our PP$ feet NNS , , but CC tis NNS because IN they PP cannot NN help VV themselves PP , , being NN carried VVD hither RB and CC thither RB by IN the DT water NN . SENT Fie NP , , Ratsey NP man NN , , you PP should MD know VV better RBR than IN to TO fright NN a DT boy NN with IN silly JJ talk NN of IN spirits NNS when WRB the DT truth NN is VBZ bad JJ enough RB . SENT The DT parson's NNS words NNS had VHD the DT ring NN of IN truth NN in IN them PP to TO me PP , , and CC I PP never RB doubted VVD that IN he PP was VBD right JJ . SENT So IN this DT mystery NN was VBD explained VVN , , and CC yet RB it PP was VBD a DT dreadful JJ thing NN , , and CC made VVD me PP shiver NN , , to TO think VV of IN the DT Mohunes NP all RB adrift RB in IN their PP$ coffins NNS , , and CC jostling VVG one PP another DT in IN the DT dark NN . SENT I PP pictured VVD them PP to TO myself PP , , the DT many JJ generations NNS , , old JJ men NNS and CC children NNS , , man NN and CC maid NN , , all DT bones NNS now RB , , each DT afloat RB in IN his PP$ little JJ box NN of IN rotting VVG wood NN . SENT and CC Blackbeard NP himself PP in IN a DT great JJ coffin NN bigger JJR than IN all PDT the DT rest NN , , coming VVG crashing VVG into IN the DT weaker JJR ones NNS , , as IN a DT ship NN in IN a DT heavy JJ sea NN comes VVZ crashing VVG down RP sometimes RB in IN the DT trough NN , , on IN a DT small JJ boat NN that WDT is VBZ trying VVG to TO board VV her PP . SENT And CC then RB there EX was VBD the DT outer JJ darkness NN of IN the DT vault NN itself PP to TO think VV of IN and CC the DT close JJ air NN , , and CC the DT black JJ putrid JJ water NN nearly RB up RB to TO the DT roof NN on IN which WDT such JJ sorry JJ ships NNS were VBD sailing VVG . SENT Ratsey NP looked VVD a DT little RB crestfallen JJ at IN what WP Mr NP Glennie NP said VVD , , but CC put VVD a DT good JJ face NN on IN it PP , , and CC answered VVD Well RB , , master NN , , I PP am VBP but CC a DT plain JJ man NN , , and CC know VV nothing NN about IN floods NNS and CC these DT eddies NNS and CC hidden JJ workings NNS of IN Nature NN of IN which WDT you PP speak VVP . SENT but CC , , saving VVG your PP$ presence NN , , I PP hold VVP it PP a DT fond JJ thing NN to TO make VV light NN of IN such JJ warnings NNS as RB are VBP given VVN us PP . SENT Tis NNS always RB said VVD , , When WRB the DT Moons NP move NN , , then RB Moonfleet NP mourns VVZ . SENT and CC I PP have VHP heard VVN my PP$ father NN tell VV that IN the DT last JJ time NN they PP stirred VVD was VBD in IN Queen NP Anne's NP second JJ year NN , , wiles VVZ the DT great JJ storm NN blew VVD men's JJ homes NNS about IN their PP$ heads NNS . SENT And CC as RB for IN fighting VVG children NNS , , tis NNS well RB that IN heady JJ boys NNS should MD learn VV to TO stand VV in IN awe NN , , and CC not RB pry VV into IN what WP does VVZ not RB concern VV them PP or CC they PP may MD come VV to TO harm VV . SENT He PP added VVD the DT last JJ words NNS with IN what WP I PP felt VVD sure RB was VBD a DT nod NN of IN warning VVG to TO myself PP though IN I PP did VVD not RB then RB understand VV what WP he PP meant VVD . SENT So RB he PP walked VVD off RP in IN a DT huff NN with IN Elzevir NP , , who WP was VBD waiting VVG for IN him PP outside JJ , , and CC I PP went VVD with IN Mr NP Glennie NP and CC carried VVD his PP$ gown NN for IN hint NN back RB to TO his PP$ lodging NN in IN the DT village NN . SENT Mr NP Glennie NP was VBD always RB very RB friendly JJ , , making VVG much RB of IN me PP , , and CC talking VVG to TO me PP as IN though IN I PP were VBD his PP$ equal JJ . SENT which WDT was VBD due JJ , , I PP think VVP , , to TO there RB being VBG no DT one NN of IN his PP$ own JJ knowledge NN in IN the DT neighbourhood NN , , and CC so RB he PP had VHD as RB lief RB talk VV to TO an DT ignorant JJ boy NN as RB to TO an DT ignorant JJ man NN . SENT After IN we PP had VHD passed VVN the DT churchyard NN turnstile NN and CC were VBD crossing VVG the DT sludgy JJ meadows NNS , , I PP asked VVD him PP again RB what WP he PP knew VVD of IN Blackbeard NP and CC his PP$ lost JJ treasure NN . SENT My PP$ son NN , , he PP answered VVD , , all RB that IN I PP have VHP been VBN able JJ to TO gather VV is VBZ , , that IN this DT Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP foolishly RB called VVD Blackbeard NP was VBD the DT first JJ to TO impair VV the DT family NN fortunes NNS by IN his PP$ excesses NNS , , and CC even RB let VV the DT almshouses NNS fall VVP to TO ruin VV , , and CC turned VVD the DT poor JJ away RB . SENT Unless IN report NN strangely RB belies VVZ hint NN , , he PP was VBD an DT evil JJ man NN , , and CC besides IN numberless JJ lesser JJR crimes NNS , , had VHD on IN his PP$ hands NNS the DT blood NN of IN a DT faithful JJ servant NN , , whom WP lie VVP made VVN away RB with IN because IN chance NN had VHD brought VVN to TO the DT man's NNS ears NNS some DT guilty JJ secret NN of IN the DT master NN . SENT Then RB , , at IN the DT end NN of IN his PP$ life NN , , being VBG filled VVN with IN fear NN and CC remorse NN as RB must MD always RB happen VV with IN evil JJ livers NNS at IN the DT last JJ , , lie VV sent VVN for IN Rector NP Kindersley NP of IN Dorchester NP to TO confess VV him PP , , though IN a DT Protestant JJ , , and CC wished VVD to TO make VV amends NN by IN leaving VVG that DT treasure NN so RB ill RB gotten VVN from IN King NP Charles NP which WDT was VBD all RB that IN he PP had VHD to TO leave VV for IN the DT repair NN and CC support NN of IN the DT almshouses NNS . SENT He PP made VVD a DT last JJ will NN , , which WDT I PP have VHP seen VVN , , to TO this DT effect NN , , but CC without IN describing VVG the DT treasure NN further RBR than IN to TO call VV it PP a DT diamond NN , , nor CC saying VVG where WRB it PP was VBD to TO be VB found VVN . SENT Doubtless RB he PP meant VVD to TO get VV it PP himself PP , , sell VV it PP , , and CC afterwards RB apply VV the DT profit NN to TO his PP$ good JJ purpose NN , , but CC before IN he PP could MD do VV so RB death NN called VVD him PP suddenly RB to TO his PP$ account NN . SENT So IN men NNS say VVP that IN he PP cannot NN rest NN in IN his PP$ grave NN , , not RB having VHG made VVN even RB so RB tardy JJ a DT reparation NN , , and CC never RB will MD rest VV unless IN the DT treasure NN is VBZ found VVN and CC spent VVN upon IN the DT poor JJ . SENT I PP thought VVD much RB over IN what WP Mr NP Glennie NP had VHD said VVD and CC fell VVD to TO wondering VVG where WRB Blackbeard NP could MD have VH bid VVN his PP$ diamond NN , , and CC whether IN I PP might MD not RB find VV it PP some DT day NN and CC make VV myself PP a DT rich JJ man NN . SENT Now RB , , as IN I PP considered VVD that DT noise NN we PP had VHD heard VVN under IN the DT church NN , , and CC Parson NP Glennie's NP explanation NN of IN it PP , , I PP was VBD more RBR and CC more RBR perplexed VVD . SENT for IN the DT noise NN had VHD , , as IN I PP have VHP said VVD , , something NN deep JJ and CC hollow JJ booming VVG in IN it PP , , and CC how WRB was VBD that IN to TO be VB made VVN by IN decayed VVN coffins NNS . SENT I PP had VHD more RBR than IN once RB seen VVN Ratsey NP , , in IN digging VVG a DT grave NN , , turn VV up RP pieces NNS of IN coffins NNS , , arid JJ sometimes RB a DT tarnished JJ name NN plate NN would MD show VV that IN they PP had VHD not RB been VBN so RB very RB long RB underground JJ , , and CC yet RB the DT wood NN was VBD quite RB decayed VVN and CC rotten JJ . SENT And CC granting VVG that DT such JJ were VBD in IN the DT earth NN , , and CC so RB might MD more RBR easily RB perish VV , , yet RB when WRB the DT top NN was VBD taken VVN off IN old JJ Guy's NP brick NN grave NN to TO put VV his PP$ widow NN beside IN him PP , , Master NP Ratsey NP gave VVD me PP a DT peep NN in IN , , and CC old JJ Guy's NP coffin NN had VHD cracks NNS and CC warps NNS in IN it PP , , and CC looked VVD as RB if IN a DT sound JJ blow NN would MD send VV it PP to TO pieces NNS . SENT Yet RB here RB were VBD the DT Mohune NP coffins NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN put VVN away RB for IN generations NNS , , and CC must MD be VB rotten JJ as IN tinder NN , , tapping VVG against IN each DT other JJ with IN a DT sound NN like IN a DT drum VV , , as RB if IN they PP were VBD still RB sound JJ and CC air NN tight RB . SENT Still RB , , Mr NP Glennie NP must MD be VB right JJ . SENT for IN if IN it PP was VBD not RB the DT coffins NNS , , what WP should MD it PP be VB that RB made VVN the DT noise NN . SENT So RB on IN the DT next JJ day NN after IN we PP heard VVD the DT sounds NNS in IN church NN , , being VBG the DT Monday NP , , as RB soon RB as IN morning NN school NN was VBD over RP , , off IN I PP ran VVD down RP street NN and CC across IN meadows NNS to TO the DT churchyard NN , , meaning VVG to TO listen VV outside IN the DT church NN if IN the DT Mohunes NP were VBD still RB moving VVG . SENT I PP say VVP outside IN the DT church NN , , for IN I PP knew VVD Ratsey NP would MD not RB lend VV me PP the DT key NN to TO go VV in IN after IN what WP he PP had VHD said VVN about IN boys NNS prying VVG into IN things NNS that WDT did VVD not RB concern VV them PP . SENT and CC besides IN that DT , , I PP do VVP not RB know VV that IN I PP should MD care VV to TO have VH ventured VVN inside RB alone RB , , even RB if IN I PP had VHD the DT key NN . SENT When WRB I PP reached VVD the DT church NN , , not RB a DT little JJ out RP of IN breath NN , , I PP listened VVD first RB on IN the DT side NN nearest IN the DT village NN , , that WDT is VBZ the DT north JJ side NN . SENT putting VVG my PP$ ear NN against IN the DT wall NN , , and CC afterwards RB lying VVG down RP on IN the DT ground NN , , though IN the DT grass NN was VBD long JJ and CC wet JJ , , so RB that IN I PP might MD the DT better RBR catch VV any DT sound NN that WDT came VVD . SENT But CC I PP could MD hear VV nothing NN , , and CC so RB concluded VVD that IN the DT Mohunes NP had VHD come VVN to TO rest VV again RB , , yet RB thought VVD I PP would MD walk VV round VV the DT church NN and CC listen VV too RB on IN the DT south NN or CC sea NN side NN , , for IN that WDT their PP$ worships NNS might MD have VH drifted VVD over RP to TO that DT side NN , , and CC be VB there RB rubbing VVG shoulders NNS with IN one CD another DT . SENT So RB I PP went VVD round NN , , and CC was VBD glad JJ to TO get VV out RP of IN the DT cold JJ shade NN into IN the DT sun NN on IN the DT south NN . SENT But CC here RB was VBD a DT surprise NN . SENT for IN when WRB I PP came VVD round VV a DT great JJ buttress NN which WDT juts VVZ out RP from IN the DT wall NN , , what WP should MD I PP see VV but CC two CD men NNS , , and CC these DT two CD were VBD Ratsey NP and CC Elzevir NP Block NP . SENT I PP came VVD upon IN them PP unawares RB , , and CC , , lo NP and CC behold VV , , there EX was VBD Master NP Ratsey NP lying VVG also RB on IN the DT ground NN with IN his PP$ ear NN to TO the DT wall NN , , while IN Elzevir NP sat VVD back RB against IN the DT inside NN of IN the DT buttress VV with IN a DT spy NN glass NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , smoking NN and CC looking VVG out RP to TO sea NN . SENT Now RB , , I PP had VHD as RB much RB right JJ to TO be VB in IN the DT churchyard NN as IN Ratsey NP or CC Elzevir NP , , and CC yet RB I PP felt VVD a DT sudden JJ shame NN as IN if IN I PP had VHD been VBN caught VVN in IN some DT bad JJ act NN , , and CC knew VVD the DT blood NN was VBD running VVG to TO my PP$ cheeks NNS . SENT At IN first RB I PP had VHD it PP in IN my PP$ mind NN to TO turn VV tail NN and CC make VV off RP , , but CC concluded VVD to TO stand VV my PP$ ground NN since IN they PP had VHD seen VVN me PP , , and CC so RB bade VVD them PP Good JJ morning NN . SENT Master NP Ratsey NP jumped VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS as RB nimbly RB as IN a DT cat NN . SENT and CC if IN he PP had VHD not RB been VBN a DT man NN , , I PP should MD have VH thought VVN he PP was VBD blushing VVG too RB , , for IN his PP$ face NN was VBD very RB red JJ , , though IN that WDT came VVD perhaps RB from IN lying VVG on IN the DT ground NN . SENT I PP could MD see VV he PP was VBD a DT little RB put VVN about RB , , and CC out RB of IN countenance NN , , though IN he PP tried VVD to TO say VV Good JJ morning NN , , John NP , , in IN an DT easy JJ tone NN , , as RB if IN it PP was VBD a DT common JJ thing NN for IN him PP to TO be VB lying VVG in IN the DT churchyard NN , , with IN his PP$ ear NN to TO the DT wall NN , , on IN a DT winter's JJ morning NN . SENT Good JJ morning NN , , John NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT and CC what WP might MD you PP be VB doing VVG in IN the DT churchyard NN this DT fine JJ day NN . SENT I PP answered VVD that IN I PP was VBD come VVN to TO listen VV if IN the DT Mohunes NP were VBD still RB moving VVG . SENT Well RB , , that IN I PP can't VVD tell VV you PP , , returned VVD Ratsey NP , , not RB wishing VVG to TO waste VV thought NN on IN such JJ idle JJ matters NNS , , and CC having VHG to TO examine VV this DT wall NN whether IN the DT floods NNS have VHP not RB so RB damaged VVN it PP as IN to TO need VV under IN pinning NN . SENT so RB if IN you PP have VHP time NN to TO gad VV about RB of IN a DT morning NN , , get VV you PP back RB to TO my PP$ workshop NN and CC fetch VV me PP a DT plasterer's NN hammer VV which WDT I PP have VHP left VVN behind RB , , so RB that IN I PP can MD try VV this DT mortar NN . SENT I PP knew VVD that IN he PP was VBD making VVG excuses NNS about IN underpinning VVG , , for IN the DT wall NN was VBD sound JJ as IN a DT rock NN , , but CC was VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO take VV him PP at IN his PP$ word NN and CC beat VV a DT retreat NN from IN where WRB I PP was VBD not RB wanted VVN . SENT Indeed RB , , I PP soon RB saw VVD how WRB he PP was VBD mocking VVG me PP , , for IN the DT men NNS did VVD not RB even RB wait VV for IN me PP to TO come VV back RB with IN the DT hammer NN , , but CC I PP met VVD them PP returning VVG in IN the DT first JJ meadow NN . SENT Master NP Ratsey NP made VVD another DT excuse NN that IN he PP did VVD not RB need VV the DT hammer NN now RB , , as IN he PP had VHD found VVN out RP that IN all DT that WDT was VBD wanted VVN was VBD a DT little RB pointing VVG with IN new JJ mortar NN . SENT But CC if IN you PP have VHP such JJ time NN to TO waste VV , , John NP , , he PP added VVD , , you PP can MD come VV tomorrow NN and CC help VV me PP to TO get VV new JJ thwarts NNS in IN the DT Petrel NN , , which WDT she PP badly RB wants VVZ . SENT So IN we PP three CD came VVD back RB to TO the DT village NN together RB . SENT but CC looking VVG up RP at IN Elzevir NP once RB while IN Master NP Ratsey NP was VBD making VVG these DT pretences NNS , , I PP saw VVD his PP$ eyes NNS twinkle VV under IN their PP$ heavy JJ brows NNS , , as RB if IN be VB was VBD amused VVN at IN the DT other's JJ embarrassment NN . SENT The DT next JJ Sunday NP , , when WRB we PP went VVD to TO church NN , , all DT was VBD quiet JJ as IN usual JJ , , there EX was VBD no DT Elzevir NP , , and CC no DT more JJR noises NNS , , and CC I PP never RB had VHD the DT Mohunes NP move NN again RB . SENT A DT Discovery NP Some DT bold JJ adventurers NNS disdain VV The DT limits NNS of IN their PP$ little JJ reign NN , , And CC unknown JJ regions NNS dare VVP descry VV . SENT Still RB , , as IN they PP run VVP , , they PP look VVP behind RB , , They PP hear VVP a DT voice NN in IN every DT wind NN And CC snatch VV a DT fearful JJ joy NN . SENT Gray NP . SENT I PP have VHP said VVD that IN I PP used VVD often RB in IN the DT daytime JJ , , when WRB not RB at IN school NN , , to TO go VV to TO the DT churchyard NN , , because IN being VBG on IN a DT little JJ rise NN , , there EX was VBD the DT best JJS view NN of IN the DT sea NN to TO be VB had VHN from IN it PP . SENT and CC on IN a DT fine JJ day NN you PP could MD watch VV the DT French JJ privateers NNS creeping VVG along IN the DT cliffs NNS under IN the DT Snout NN , , and CC lying VVG in IN wait NN for IN an DT Indiaman NN or CC up RB channel VV trader NN . SENT There EX were VBD at IN Moonfleet NP few JJ boys NNS of IN my PP$ own JJ age NN , , and CC none NN that IN I PP cared VVD to TO make VV my PP$ companion NN . SENT so RB I PP was VBD given VVN to TO muse VV alone RB , , and CC did VVD so RB for IN the DT most JJS part NN in IN the DT open JJ air NN , , all PDT the DT more JJR because IN my PP$ aunt NN did VVD not RB like VV to TO see VV an DT idle JJ boy NN , , with IN muddy JJ boots NNS , , about IN her PP$ house NN . SENT For IN a DT few JJ weeks NNS , , indeed RB , , after IN the DT day NN that IN I PP had VHD surprised VVN Elzevir NP and CC Ratsey NP , , I PP kept VVD away RB from IN the DT church NN , , fearing VVG to TO meet VV them PP there RB again RB . SENT but CC a DT little RB later RBR resumed VVD my PP$ visits NNS , , and CC saw VVD no RB more JJR of IN them PP . SENT Now RB , , my PP$ favourite JJ seat NN in IN the DT churchyard NN was VBD the DT flat JJ top NN of IN a DT raised VVN stone NN tomb NN , , which WDT stands VVZ on IN the DT south RB east JJ of IN the DT church NN . SENT I PP have VHP heard VVN Mr NP Glennie NP call VVP it PP an DT altar NN tomb NN , , and CC in IN its PP$ day NN it PP had VHD been VBN a DT fine JJ monument NN , , being VBG carved VVN round NN with IN festoons NNS of IN fruit NN and CC flowers NNS . SENT but CC had VHD suffered VVN so RB much RB from IN the DT weather NN , , that WDT I PP never RB was VBD able JJ to TO read VV the DT lettering NN on IN it PP , , or CC to TO find VV out RP who WP had VHD been VBN buried VVN beneath IN . SENT Here RB I PP chose VVD most RBS to TO sit VV , , not RB only RB because IN it PP had VHD a DT flat JJ and CC convenient JJ top NN , , bit NN because IN it PP was VBD screened VVD from IN the DT wind NN by IN a DT thick JJ clump NN of IN yew NN trees NNS . SENT These DT yews NNS had VHD once RB , , I PP think VVP , , completely RB surrounded VVN it PP , , but CC had VHD either RB died VVN or CC been VBN cut VVN down RP on IN the DT south JJ side NN , , so RB that IN anyone NN sitting VVG on IN the DT grave JJ top NN was VBD snug JJ from IN the DT weather NN , , and CC yet RB possessed VVD a DT fine JJ prospect NN over IN the DT sea NN . SENT On IN the DT other JJ three CD sides NNS , , the DT yews NNS grew VVD close JJ and CC thick JJ , , embowering VVG the DT tomb NN like IN the DT high JJ back NN of IN a DT fireside NN chair NN . SENT and CC many JJ times NNS in IN autumn NN I PP have VHP seen VVN the DT stone NN slab NN crimson JJ with IN the DT fallen VVN wary JJ berries NNS , , and CC taken VVN some DT home NN to TO my PP$ aunt NN , , who WP liked VVD to TO taste VV them PP with IN a DT glass NN of IN sloe NN gin NN after IN her PP$ Sunday NP dinner NN . SENT Others NNS beside IN me PP , , no DT doubt NN , , found VVD this DT tomb NN a DT comfortable JJ seat NN and CC look VV out RP . SENT for IN there EX was VBD quite RB a DT path NN worn VVN to TO it PP on IN the DT south JJ side NN , , though IN all PDT the DT times NNS I PP had VHD visited VVN it PP I PP had VHD never RB seen VVN anyone NN there RB . SENT So RB it PP came VVD about RB that IN on IN a DT certain JJ afternoon NN in IN the DT beginning NN of IN February NP , , in IN the DT year NN 1758 CD , , I PP was VBD sitting VVG on IN this DT tomb NN looking VVG out RP to TO sea NN . SENT Though IN it PP was VBD so RB early JJ in IN the DT year NN , , the DT air NN was VBD soft JJ and CC warm JJ as IN a DT May NP day NN , , and CC so RB still RB that IN I PP could MD hear VV the DT drumming VVG of IN turnips NNS that IN Gaffer NN George NP was VBD flinging VVG into IN a DT cart NN on IN the DT hillside NN , , near IN half PDT a DT mile NN away RB . SENT Ever RB since IN the DT floods NNS of IN which WDT I PP have VHP spoken VVN , , the DT weather NN had VHD been VBN open JJ , , but CC with IN high JJ winds NNS , , and CC little RB or CC no DT rain NN . SENT Thus RB as IN the DT land NN dried VVD after IN the DT floods NNS there RB began VVD to TO open VV cracks NNS in IN the DT heavy JJ clay NN soil NN on IN which WDT Moonfleet NP is VBZ built VVN , , such JJ as RB are VBP usually RB only RB seen VVN with IN us PP in IN the DT height NN of IN summer NN . SENT There EX were VBD cracks NNS by IN the DT side NN of IN the DT path NN in IN the DT sea NN meadows NNS between IN the DT village NN and CC the DT church NN , , and CC cracks NNS in IN the DT churchyard NN itself PP , , and CC one CD running NN right NN up RB to TO this DT very JJ tomb NN . SENT It PP must MD have VH been VBN past JJ four CD o'clock RB in IN the DT afternoon NN , , and CC I PP was VBD for IN returning VVG to TO tea NN at IN my PP$ aunt's NNS , , when WRB underneath IN the DT stone NN on IN which WDT I PP sat VVD I PP heard VVD a DT rumbling VVG and CC crumbling VVG , , and CC on IN jumping VVG off RP saw NN that IN the DT crack NN in IN the DT ground NN had VHD still RB further RBR widened VVN , , just RB where WRB it PP came VVD up RP to TO the DT tomb NN , , and CC that IN the DT dry JJ earth NN had VHD so RB shrunk VVN and CC settled VVN that IN there EX was VBD a DT hole NN in IN the DT ground NN a DT foot NN or CC more JJR across IN . SENT Now RB this DT hole NN reached VVN under IN the DT big JJ stone NN that WDT formed VVD one CD side NN of IN the DT tomb NN , , and CC falling VVG on IN my PP$ hands NNS and CC knees NNS and CC looking VVG down IN it PP , , I PP perceived VVD that IN there EX was VBD under IN the DT monument NN a DT larger JJR cavity NN , , into IN which WDT the DT hole NN opened VVD . SENT I PP believe VVP there EX never RB was VBD boy NN yet RB who WP saw VVD a DT hole NN in IN the DT ground NN , , or CC a DT cave NN in IN a DT hill NN , , or CC much RB more RBR an DT underground JJ passage NN , , but CC longed VVD incontinently RB to TO be VB into IN it PP and CC discover VVP whither IN it PP led VVD . SENT So RB it PP was VBD with IN me PP and CC seeing VVG that IN the DT earth NN had VHD fallen VVN enough RB into IN the DT hole NN to TO open VV a DT way NN under IN the DT stone NN , , I PP slipped VVD myself PP in IN feet NNS foremost RB , , dropped VVD down RP on IN to TO a DT heap NN of IN fallen VVN mould NN , , and CC found VVD that IN I PP could MD stand VV upright RB under IN the DT monument NN itself PP . SENT Now RB this DT was VBD what WP I PP had VHD expected VVN , , for IN I PP thought VVD that IN there EX had VHD been VBN below IN this DT grave NN a DT vault NN , , the DT roof NN of IN which WDT hail NN given VVN way NN and CC let VV the DT earth NN fall NN in IN . SENT But CC as RB soon RB as IN my PP$ eyes NNS were VBD used VVN to TO the DT dimmer JJR light NN , , I PP saw VVD that IN it PP was VBD no DT such JJ thing NN , , but CC that IN the DT hole NN into IN which WDT I PP had VHD crept VVN was VBD only RB the DT mouth NN of IN a DT passage NN , , which WDT sloped VVD gently RB down RB in IN the DT direction NN of IN the DT church NN . SENT My PP$ heart NN fell VVD to TO thumping VVG with IN eagerness NN and CC surprise NN , , for IN I PP thought VVD I PP had VHD made VVN a DT wonderful JJ discovery NN , , and CC that IN this DT hidden JJ way NN would MD certainly RB lead VV to TO great JJ things NNS , , perhaps RB even RB to TO Blackbeard's NP hoard NN . SENT for IN ever RB since IN Mr NP Glennie's NP tale NN I PP had VHD constantly RB before IN my PP$ eyes NNS a DT vision NN of IN the DT diamond NN and CC the DT wealth NN it PP was VBD to TO bring VV me PP . SENT The DT passage NN was VBD two CD paces NNS broad JJ , , as RB high JJ as IN a DT tall JJ man NN , , and CC cut VVD through IN the DT soil NN , , without IN bricks NNS or CC any DT other JJ lining NN . SENT and CC what WP surprised VVD me PP most JJS was VBD that IN it PP did VVD not RB seem VV deserted VVN nor CC mouldy JJ and CC cob VV webbed VVN , , as IN one PP would MD expect VV such PDT a DT place NN to TO be VB , , but CC rather RB a DT well RB used VVN thoroughfare NN . SENT for IN I PP could MD see VV the DT soft JJ clay NN floor NN was VBD trodden VVN with IN the DT prints NNS of IN many JJ boots NNS , , and CC marked VVD with IN a DT trail NN as IN if IN some DT heavy JJ thing NN had VHD been VBN dragged VVN over IN it PP . SENT So RB I PP set VVD out RP down IN the DT passage NN , , reaching VVG out RP my PP$ hand NN before IN me PP lest IN I PP should MD run VV against IN anything NN in IN the DT dark NN , , and CC sliding VVG my PP$ feet NNS slowly RB to TO avoid VV pitfalls NNS in IN the DT floor NN . SENT But CC before IN I PP had VHD gone VVN half PDT a DT dozen NN paces VVZ , , the DT darkness NN grew VVD so RB black JJ that IN I PP was VBD frightened VVN , , and CC so RB far RB from IN going VVG on RP was VBD glad JJ to TO turn VV sharp JJ about RB , , and CC see VV the DT glimmer NN of IN light NN that WDT came VVD in IN through IN the DT hole NN under IN the DT tomb NN . SENT Then RB a DT horror NN of IN the DT darkness NN seized VVD me PP , , and CC before IN I PP well RB knew VVD what WP I PP was VBD about IN I PP found VVD myself PP wriggling VVG my PP$ body NN up RP under IN the DT tombstone NN on IN to TO the DT churchyard NN grass NN , , and CC was VBD once RB more JJR in IN the DT low JJ evening NN sunlight NN and CC the DT soft JJ sweet JJ air NN . SENT Home RB I PP ran VVD to TO my PP$ aunt's NNS , , for IN it PP was VBD past JJ tea NN time NN , , and CC beside IN that WDT I PP knew VVD I PP must MD fetch VV a DT candle NN if IN I PP were VBD ever RB to TO search VV out RP the DT passage NN . SENT and CC to TO search VV it PP I PP had VHD well RB made VVN up RP my PP$ mind NN , , no DT matter NN how WRB much JJ I PP was VBD scared VVN for IN this DT moment NN . SENT My PP$ aunt NN gave VVD me PP hut NN a DT sorry JJ greeting NN when WRB I PP came VVD into IN the DT kitchen NN , , for IN I PP was VBD late JJ and CC hot JJ . SENT She PP never RB said VVD much RB when WRB displeased VVN , , but CC had VHD a DT way NN of IN saying VVG nothing NN , , which WDT was VBD much RB worse JJR . SENT and CC would MD only RB reply VV yes RB or CC no RB , , and CC that IN after IN an DT interval NN , , to TO anything NN that WDT was VBD asked VVN of IN her PP . SENT So IN the DT meal NN was VBD silent JJ enough RB , , for IN site NN had VHD finished VVN before IN I PP arrived VVD , , and CC I PP ate VVD hut NN little RB myself PP being JJ too RB much RB occupied VVN with IN the DT thought NN of IN my PP$ strange JJ discovery NN , , and CC finding VVG , , beside RB , , the DT tea NN lukewarm JJ and CC the DT victuals NN not RB enticing VVG . SENT You PP may MD guess VV that IN I PP said VVD nothing NN of IN what WP I PP had VHD seen VVN , , but CC made VVD up RP my PP$ mind NN that IN as RB soon RB as IN my PP$ aunt's NNS back RB was VBD turned VVN I PP would MD get VV a DT candle NN and CC tinder NN box NN , , and CC return VV to TO the DT churchyard NN . SENT The DT sun NN was VBD down RB before IN Aunt NN Jane NP gave VVD thanks NNS for IN what WP we PP had VHD received VVN , , and CC then RB , , turning VVG to TO me PP , , she PP said VVD in IN a DT cold JJ and CC measured JJ voice NN . SENT John NP , , I PP have VHP observed VVN that IN you PP are VBP often RB out RB and CC about RB of IN nights NNS , , sometimes RB as RB late JJ as IN half DT past JJ seven CD or CC eight CD . SENT Now RB , , it PP is VBZ not RB seemly JJ for IN young JJ folk NN to TO be VB abroad RB after IN dark NN , , and CC I PP do VVP not RB choose VV that IN my PP$ nephew NN should MD be VB called VVN a DT gadabout NN . SENT What's NP bred VVD in IN the DT bone NN will MD come VV out RP in IN the DT flesh NN , , and CC twas NNS with IN such JJ loafing VVG that IN your PP$ father NN began VVD his PP$ wild JJ ways NNS , , and CC afterwards RB led VVD my PP$ poor JJ sister NN such JJ a DT life NN as IN never RB was VBD , , till IN the DT merry JJ of IN Providence NP took VVD him PP away RP . SENT Aunt NN Jane NP often RB spoke VVD thus RB of IN my PP$ father NN , , whom WP I PP never RB remembered VVD , , but CC believe VVP him PP to TO have VH been VBN an DT honest JJ man NN and CC good JJ fellow NN to TO boot NN , , if IN something NN given VVN to TO roaming VVG and CC to TO the DT contraband NN . SENT So RB understand VV , , she PP went VVD on IN , , that IN I PP will MD not RB have VH you PP out RB again RB this DT evening NN , , no RB , , nor CC any DT other JJ evening NN , , after IN dusk NN . SENT Bed NN is VBZ the DT place NN for IN youth NN when WRB night NN falls VVZ , , but CC if IN this DT seem VVP to TO you PP too RB early RB you PP can MD sit VV with IN me PP for IN an DT hour NN in IN the DT parlour NN , , and CC I PP will MD read VV you PP a DT discourse NN of IN Doctor NP Sherlock NP that WDT will MD banish VV vain JJ thoughts NNS , , and CC leave VV you PP in IN a DT fit JJ frame NN for IN quiet JJ sleep NN . SENT So RB she PP led VVD the DT way NN into IN the DT parlour NN , , took VVD the DT book NN from IN the DT shelf NN put VVD it PP on IN the DT table NN within IN the DT little JJ circle NN of IN light JJ cast NN by IN a DT shaded VVN candle NN , , and CC began VVD . SENT It PP was VBD dull JJ enough RB , , though IN I PP had VHD borne VVN such JJ tribulations NNS before RB , , and CC the DT drone NN of IN my PP$ aunt's JJ voice NN would MD have VH sent VVN me PP to TO sleep VV , , as IN it PP had VHD done VVN at IN other JJ times NNS , , even RB in IN a DT straight RB backed VVN chair NN , , had VHD I PP not RB been VBN so RB full JJ of IN my PP$ discovery NN , , and CC chafed VVN at IN this DT delay NN . SENT Thus RB all PDT the DT time NN my PP$ aunt NN read VVN of IN spiritualities NNS and CC saving VVG grace NN , , I PP had VHD my PP$ mind NN on IN diamonds NNS and CC all DT kinds NNS of IN mammon NN , , for IN I PP never RB doubted VVD that DT Blackbeard's NP treasure NN would MD be VB found VVN at IN the DT end NN of IN that DT secret JJ passage NN . SENT The DT sermon NN finished VVD at IN last JJ , , and CC my PP$ aunt NN closed VVD the DT book NN with IN a DT stiff JJ good JJ night NN for IN me PP . SENT I PP was VBD for IN giving VVG her PP$ my PP$ formal JJ kiss NN , , but CC she PP made VVD as RB if IN she PP did VVD not RB see VV me PP and CC turned VVD away RB . SENT so RB we PP went VVD upstairs RB each DT to TO our PP$ own JJ room NN , , and CC I PP never RB kissed VVD Aunt NN Jane NP again RB . SENT There EX was VBD a DT moon NN three CD quarters NNS full JJ , , already RB in IN the DT sky NN , , and CC on IN moonlight NN nights NNS I PP was VBD allowed VVN no DT candle NN to TO show VV me PP to TO bed NN . SENT But CC on IN that DT night NN I PP needed VVD none NN , , for IN I PP never RB took VVD off RP my PP$ clothes NNS , , having VHG resolved VVN to TO wait VV till IN my PP$ aunt NN was VBD asleep JJ , , and CC then RB , , ghosts NNS or CC no DT ghosts NNS , , to TO make VV my PP$ way NN back RB to TO the DT churchyard NN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB dare VV to TO put VV off RP that DT visit NN even RB till IN the DT morning NN , , lest IN some DT chance NN passer NN by IN should MD light VV upon IN the DT hole NN , , and CC so RB forestall VV me PP with IN Blackbeard's NP treasure NN . SENT Thus RB I PP lay VVP wide RB awake RB on IN my PP$ bed NN watching VVG the DT shadow NN of IN the DT tester NN post NN against IN the DT whitewashed VVN wall NN , , and CC noting VVG how WRB it PP had VHD moved VVN , , by IN degrees NNS , , as IN the DT moon NN went VVD farther RB round VV . SENT At IN last JJ , , just RB as IN it PP touched VVD the DT picture NN of IN the DT Good JJ Shepherd NP which WDT hung VVD over IN the DT mantelpiece NN , , I PP heard VVD my PP$ aunt NN snoring VVG in IN her PP$ room NN , , and CC knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD free JJ . SENT Yet CC I PP waited VVD a DT few JJ minutes NNS so RB that IN she PP might MD get VV well RB on IN with IN her PP$ first JJ sleep NN , , and CC then RB took VVD off RP my PP$ boots NNS , , and CC in IN stockinged JJ feet NNS slipped VVD past IN her PP$ room NN and CC down RB the DT stairs NNS . SENT How WRB stair NN , , handrail NN , , and CC landing NN creaked VVN that IN night NN , , and CC how WRB my PP$ feet NNS and CC body NN struck VVD noisily RB against IN things NNS seen VVN quite RB well RB but CC misjudged VVD in IN the DT effort NN not RB to TO misjudge VV them PP . SENT And CC yet RB there EX was VBD the DT note NN of IN safety NN still RB sounding VVG , , for IN the DT snoring VVG never RB ceased VVN , , and CC the DT sleeper NN woke VVD not RB , , though IN her PP$ waking VVG then RB might MD have VH changed VVN all PDT my PP$ life NN . SENT So RB I PP came VVD safely RB to TO the DT kitchen NN , , and CC there RB put VV in IN my PP$ pocket NN one NN of IN the DT best JJS winter NN candles NNS and CC the DT tinder NN box NN , , and CC as IN I PP crept VVD out RP of IN the DT room NN heard VVD suddenly RB how WRB loud JJ the DT old JJ clock NN was VBD ticking VVG , , and CC looking VVG up RB saw VVD the DT bright JJ brass NN hand NN marking VVG half DT past JJ ten CD on IN the DT dial NN . SENT Out RB in IN the DT street NN I PP kept VVD in IN the DT shadow NN of IN the DT houses NNS as RB far RB as IN I PP might MD , , though IN all DT was VBD silent JJ as IN the DT grave NN . SENT indeed RB , , I PP think VVP that IN when WRB the DT moon NN is VBZ bright JJ a DT great JJ hush NN falls VVZ always RB upon IN Nature NP , , as RB though IN she PP was VBD taken VVN up RP in IN wondering VVG at IN her PP$ own JJ beauty NN . SENT Everyone NN was VBD fast RB asleep JJ in IN Moonfleet NP and CC there EX was VBD no DT light NN in IN any DT window NN . SENT only RB when WRB I PP came VVD opposite IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT I PP saw VVD from IN the DT red JJ glow NN behind IN the DT curtains NNS that IN the DT bottom JJ room NN was VBD lit VVN up RP , , so IN Elzevir NP was VBD not RB yet RB gone VVN to TO bed NN . SENT It PP was VBD strange JJ , , for IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT had VHD been VBN shut VVN up RP early RB for IN many JJ a DT long JJ night NN past NN , , and CC I PP crossed VVD over RP cautiously RB to TO see VV if IN I PP could MD make VV out RP what WP was VBD going VVG forward RB . SENT But CC that DT was VBD not RB to TO be VB done VVN , , for IN the DT panes NNS were VBD thickly RB steamed VVN over RP . SENT and CC this DT surprised VVD me PP more RBR as IN showing VVG that IN there EX was VBD a DT good JJ company NN inside NN . SENT Moreover RB , , as IN I PP stood VVD and CC listened VVD I PP could MD hear VV a DT mutter NN of IN deep JJ voices NNS inside RB , , not RB as RB of IN roisterers NNS , , but CC of IN sober JJ men NNS talking VVG low JJ . SENT Eagerness NN would MD not RB let VV me PP wait VV long RB , , and CC I PP was VBD off RP across IN the DT meadows NNS towards IN the DT church NN , , though RB not RB without IN sad JJ misgivings NNS as RB soon RB as IN the DT last JJ house NN was VBD left VVN well RB behind IN me PP . SENT At IN the DT churchyard NN wall NN my PP$ courage NN had VHD waned VVN somewhat RB . SENT it PP seemed VVD a DT shameless JJ thing NN to TO come VV to TO rifle VV Blackbeard's NP treasure NN just RB in IN the DT very JJ place NN and CC hour NN that IN Blackbeard NP loved VVD . SENT and CC as IN I PP passed VVD the DT turnstile NN I NN half NN expected VVN that IN a DT tall JJ figure NN , , hairy JJ and CC evil JJ eyed VVD , , would MD spring VV out RP from IN the DT shadow NN on IN the DT north JJ side NN of IN the DT church NN . SENT But CC nothing NN stirred VVD , , and CC the DT frosty JJ grass NN sounded VVD crisp JJ under IN my PP$ feet NNS as IN I PP made VVD across IN the DT churchyard NN , , stepping VVG over IN the DT graves NNS and CC keeping VVG always RB out RB of IN the DT shadows NNS , , towards IN the DT black JJ clump NN of IN yew NN trees NNS on IN the DT far JJ side NN . SENT When WRB I PP got VVD round VV the DT yews NNS , , there EX was VBD the DT tomb NN standing VVG out RP white JJ against IN them PP , , and CC at IN the DT foot NN of IN the DT tomb NN was VBD the DT hole NN like IN d NN patch NN of IN black JJ velvet NN spread NN upon IN the DT ground NN , , it PP was VBD so RB dark JJ . SENT Then RB , , for IN a DT moment NN , , I PP thought VVD that IN Blackbeard NP might MD be VB lying VVG in IN wait NN in IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT hole NN , , and CC I PP stood VVD uncertain JJ whether IN to TO go VV on RP or CC back RB . SENT I PP could MD catch VV the DT rustle NN of IN the DT water NN on IN the DT beach NN not RB of IN any DT waves NNS , , for IN the DT bay NN was VBD smooth JJ as IN glass NN , , but CC just RB a DT lipper NP at IN the DT fringe NN . SENT and CC wishing VVG to TO put VV off RP with IN any DT excuse NN the DT descent NN into IN the DT passage NN , , though IN I PP had VHD quite RB resolved VVN to TO make VV it PP , , I PP settled VVD with IN myself PP that IN I PP would MD count VV the DT water NN wash NN twenty CD times NNS , , and CC at IN the DT twentieth NN would MD let VV myself PP down RP into IN the DT hole NN . SENT Only RB seven CD wavelets NNS had VHD come VVN in IN when WRB I PP forgot VVD to TO count VV , , for IN there RB , , right RB in IN the DT middle NN of IN the DT moon's JJ path NN across IN the DT water NN , , lay VVD a DT lugger NN moored VVD broadside NN to TO the DT beach NN . SENT She PP was VBD about IN half PDT a DT rule NN out RP , , but CC there EX was VBD no DT mistake NN , , for IN though IN her PP$ sails NNS were VBD lowered VVN her PP$ masts NNS and CC hull NN stood VVD out RB black JJ against IN the DT moonlight NN . SENT Here RB was VBD a DT fresh JJ reason NN for IN delay NN , , for IN surely RB one PP must MD consider VV what WP this DT craft NN could MD be VB , , and CC what WP had VHD brought VVN her PP here RB . SENT She PP was VBD too RB small JJ for IN a DT privateer NN too RB large JJ for IN a DT fishing NN smack RB , , and CC could MD not RB be VB a DT revenue NN boat NN by IN her PP$ low JJ freeboard NN in IN the DT waist NN . SENT and CC twas NNS a DT strange JJ thing NN for IN a DT boat NN to TO cast VV anchor NN in IN the DT midst NN of IN Moonfleet NP Bay NP even RB on IN a DT night NN so IN fine NN as IN this DT . SENT Then RB while IN I PP watched VVD I PP saw VVD a DT blue JJ flare NN in IN the DT bows NNS , , only RB for IN a DT moment NN , , as RB if IN a DT man NN had VHD lit VVN a DT squib NN and CC flung VVD it PP overboard RB , , but CC I PP knew VVD from IN it PP she PP was VBD a DT contrabandier NN , , and CC signalling VVG either RB to TO the DT shore NN or CC to TO a DT mate NN in IN the DT offing NN . SENT With IN that DT , , courage NN came VVD back RB , , and CC I PP resolved VVD to TO make VV this DT flare NN my PP$ signal NN for IN getting VVG down RP into IN the DT hole NN , , screwing VVG my PP$ heart NN up RP with IN the DT thought NN that IN if IN Blackbeard NP was VBD really RB waiting VVG for IN me PP there RB , , twould JJS be VB little RB good JJ to TO turn VV tail NN now RB , , for IN he PP would MD be VB after IN me PP and CC could MD certainly RB run VV much RB faster RBR than IN I PP . SENT Then RB I PP took VVD one CD last JJ look NN round NN , , and CC down RB into IN the DT hole NN forthwith RB , , the DT same JJ way NN as IN I PP had VHD got VVN down RB earlier RBR in IN the DT day NN . SENT So RB on IN that DT February NP night NN John NP Trenchard NP found VVD himself PP standing VVG in IN the DT heap NN of IN loose JJ fallen VVN mould NN at IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT hole NN , , with IN a DT mixture NN of IN courage NN and CC cowardice NN in IN his PP$ heart NN , , but CC overruling VVG all PDT a DT great JJ desire NN to TO get VV at IN Blackbeard's NP diamond NN . SENT Out RB came VVD tinder NN box NN and CC candle NN , , and CC I PP was VBD glad JJ indeed RB when WRB the DT light NN burned VVD up RB bright JJ enough RB to TO show VV that IN no DT one NN , , at IN any DT rate NN , , was VBD standing VVG by IN my PP$ side NN . SENT But CC then RB there EX was VBD the DT passage NN , , and CC who WP could MD say VV what WP might MD be VB lurking VVG there RB . SENT Yet CC I PP did VVD not RB falter VV , , but CC set VVD out RP on IN this DT adventurous JJ journey NN , , walking VVG very RB slowly RB indeed RB but CC that DT was VBD from IN fear NN of IN pitfalls NNS and CC nerving VVG myself PP with IN the DT thought NN of IN the DT great JJ diamond NN which WDT surely RB would MD he PP found VVD at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT passage NN . SENT What WP should MD not RB be VB able JJ to TO do VV with IN such JJ wealth NN . SENT I PP would MD buy VV a DT nag NN for IN Mr NP Glennie NP , , a DT new JJ boat NN for IN Ratsey NP , , and CC a DT silk NN gown NN for IN Aunt NN Jane NP , , in IN spite NN of IN her PP$ being VBG so RB hard JJ with IN me PP as RB on IN this DT night NN . SENT And CC thus RB I PP would MD make VV myself PP the DT greatest JJS man NN in IN Moonfleet NP , , richer JJR even RB than IN Mr NP Maskew NP , , and CC build VV a DT stone NN house NN in IN the DT sea NN meadows NNS with IN a DT good JJ prospect NN of IN the DT sea NN , , and CC marry VV Grace NP Maskew NP and CC have VHP happily RB , , and CC fish NN . SENT I PP walked VVD on IN down RB the DT passage NN , , reaching VVG out RP the DT candle NN as IN far RB as RB might MD be VB in IN front NN of IN me PP , , and CC whistling VVG to TO keep VV myself PP company NN , , yet RB saw VVD neither DT Blackbeard NP nor CC anyone NN else RB . SENT All PDT the DT way NN there EX were VBD footprints NNS on IN the DT floor NN , , and CC the DT roof NN was VBD black JJ as IN with IN smoke NN of IN torches NNS , , and CC this DT made VVD me PP fear VVP lest IN some DT of IN those DT who WP had VHD been VBN there RB before RB might MD have VH made VVN away RB with IN the DT diamond NN . SENT Now RB , , though IN I PP have VHP spoken VVN of IN this DT journey NN down IN the DT passage NN as IN though IN it PP were VBD a DT mile NN long RB , , and CC though IN it PP verily RB seemed VVD so RB to TO me PP that IN night NN , , yet CC I PP afterwards RB found VVD it PP was VBD not RB more JJR than IN twenty CD yards NNS or CC thereabouts RB . SENT and CC then RB I PP came VVD upon IN a DT stone NN wall NN which WDT had VHD once RB blocked VVN the DT road NN , , but CC was VBD now RB broken VVN through IN so RB as RB to TO make VV a DT ragged JJ doorway NN into IN a DT chamber NN beyond IN . SENT There RB I PP stood VVD on IN the DT rough JJ sill NN of IN the DT door NN , , holding VVG my PP$ breath NN and CC reaching VVG out RP my PP$ candle NN arm's NNS length NN into IN the DT darkness NN , , to TO see VV what WP sort NN of IN a DT place NN this DT was VBD before IN I PP put VVD foot NN into IN it PP . SENT And CC before IN the DT light NN had VHD well RB time NN to TO fall VV on IN things NNS , , I PP knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD underneath IN the DT church NN , , and CC that IN this DT chamber NN was VBD none NN other JJ than IN the DT Mohune NP Vault NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT large JJ room NN , , much RB larger JJR , , I PP think VVP , , than IN the DT schoolroom NN where WRB Mr NP Glennie NP taught VVD us PP , , but CC not RB near IN so RB high JJ , , being VBG only RB some DT nine CD feet NNS from IN floor NN to TO roof NN I PP say VVP floor NN , , though RB in IN reality NN there EX was VBD none NN , , but CC only RB a DT bottom NN of IN soft JJ wet JJ sand NN . SENT and CC when WRB I PP stepped VVD down RP on IN to TO it PP my PP$ heart NN beat VVD very RB fiercely RB , , for IN I PP remembered VVD what WP manner NN of IN place NN I PP was VBD entering VVG , , and CC the DT dreadful JJ sounds NNS which WDT had VHD issued VVN from IN it PP that IN Sunday NP morning NN so RB short RB a DT time NN before RB . SENT I PP satisfied VVD myself PP that IN there EX was VBD nothing NN evil NN lurking VVG in IN the DT dark JJ corners NNS , , or CC nothing NN visible JJ at IN least JJS , , and CC then RB began VVD to TO look VV round NN and CC note NN what WP was VBD to TO be VB seen VVN . SENT Walls NNS and CC roof NN were VBD stone NN , , and CC at IN one CD end NN was VBD a DT staircase NN closed VVD by IN a DT great JJ flat JJ stone NN at IN top NN that IN same JJ stone NN which WDT I PP had VHD often RB seen VVN , , with IN a DT ring NN in IN it PP , , in IN the DT floor NN of IN the DT church NN above RB . SENT All DT round NN the DT sides NNS were VBD stone NN shelves NNS , , with IN divisions NNS between IN them PP like VVP great JJ bookcases NNS , , but CC instead RB of IN books NNS there EX were VBD the DT coffins NNS of IN the DT Mohunes NP . SENT Yet CC these DT lay VVD only RB at IN the DT sides NNS , , and CC in IN the DT middle NN of IN the DT room NN was VBD something NN very RB different JJ , , for IN here RB were VBD stacked VVN scores NNS of IN casks NNS , , kegs NNS , , and CC runlets NNS , , from IN a DT storage NN butt NN that WDT might MD hold VV thirty CD gallons NNS down RB to TO a DT breaker NN that WDT held VVD only RB one CD . SENT They PP were VBD marked VVN all RB of IN them PP in IN white JJ paint NN on IN the DT end NN with IN figures NNS and CC letters NNS , , that WDT doubtless RB set VVD forth RB the DT quality NN to TO those DT that RB understood VVN . SENT Here RB indeed RB was VBD a DT discovery NN , , and CC instead RB of IN picking VVG up RP at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT passage NN a DT little JJ brass NN or CC silver NN casket NN , , which WDT had VHD only RB to TO be VB opened VVN to TO show VV Blackbeard's NP diamond NN gleaming VVG inside RB , , I PP had VHD stumbled VVN on IN the DT Mohune's NP vault NN , , and CC found VVD it PP to TO be VB nothing NN but CC a DT cellar NN of IN gentlemen NNS of IN the DT contraband NN , , for IN surely RB good JJ liquor NN would MD never RB be VB stored VVN in IN so RB shy VV a DT place NN if IN it PP ever RB had VHD paid VVN the DT excise NN . SENT As IN I PP walked VVD round VV this DT stack VV of IN casks NNS my PP$ foot NN struck VVD sharply RB on IN the DT edge NN of IN a DT butt NN , , which WDT must MD have VH been VBN near RB empty JJ , , and CC straightway RB came VVD from IN it PP the DT same JJ hollow JJ , , booming JJ sound JJ only JJ fainter NN which WDT had VHD so RB frightened VVN us PP in IN church NN that IN Sunday NP morning NN . SENT So RB it PP was VBD the DT casks NNS , , and CC not RB the DT coffins NNS , , that WDT had VHD been VBN knocking VVG one CD against IN another DT . SENT and CC I PP was VBD pleased VVN with IN myself PP , , remembering VVG how WRB I PP had VHD reasoned VVN that DT coffin NN wood NN could MD never RB give VV that DT booming JJ sound NN . SENT It PP was VBD plain RB enough RB that IN the DT whole JJ place NN had VHD been VBN under IN water NN . SENT the DT floor NN was VBD still RB muddy JJ , , and CC the DT green JJ and CC sweating VVG walls NNS showed VVD the DT flood NN mark NN within IN two CD feet NNS of IN the DT roof NN . SENT there EX was VBD a DT wisp NN or CC two CD of IN fine JJ seaweed NN that WDT had VHD somehow RB got VVN in IN , , and CC a DT small JJ crab NN was VBD still RB alive JJ and CC scuttled VVN across IN the DT corner NN , , yet RB the DT coffins NNS were VBD but RB little RB disturbed VVN . SENT They PP lay VVD on IN the DT shelves NNS in IN rows NNS , , one CD above IN the DT other JJ , , and CC numbered VVD twenty CD three CD in IN all DT . SENT most JJS were VBD in IN lead NN , , and CC so RB could MD never RB float VV , , but CC of IN those DT in IN wood NN some DT were VBD turned VVN slantways RB in IN their PP$ niches NNS , , and CC one PP had VHD floated VVN right RB away RB and CC been VBN left VVN on IN the DT floor NN upside RB down RB in IN a DT corner NN when WRB the DT waters NNS went VVD back RB . SENT First RB I PP fell VVD to TO wondering VVG as IN to IN whose WP$ cellar NN this DT was VBD , , and CC how WRB so RB much JJ liquor NN could MD have VH been VBN brought VVN in IN with IN secrecy NN . SENT and CC how WRB it PP was VBD I NN had VHD never RB seen VVN anything NN of IN the DT contraband JJ men NNS , , though IN it PP was VBD clear JJ that IN they PP had VHD made VVN this DT flat JJ tomb NN the DT entrance NN to TO their PP$ storehouse NN , , as IN I PP had VHD made VVD it PP my PP$ scat NN . SENT And CC then RB I PP remembered VVD how WRB Ratsey NP had VHD tried VVN to TO scare VV me PP with IN talk NN of IN Blackbeard NP . SENT and CC how WRB Elzevir NP , , who WP lid NN never RB been VBN seen VVN at IN church NN before RB , , was VBD there RB the DT Sunday NP of IN the DT noises NNS . SENT and CC how WRB he PP had VHD looked VVN ill RB at IN ease VV whenever WRB the DT noise NN came VVD , , though IN he PP was VBD bold JJ as IN a DT lion NN . SENT and CC how WRB I PP had VHD tripped VVN upon IN him PP and CC Ratsey NP in IN the DT churchyard NN . SENT and CC how WRB Master NP Ratsey NP lay VVD with IN his PP$ ear NN to TO the DT wall NN . SENT and CC putting VVG all PDT these DT things NNS together RB and CC casting VVG them PP up RP , , I PP thought VVD that IN Elzevir NP and CC Ratsey NP knew VVD as RB much RB as IN any DT about IN this DT hiding NN place NN . SENT These DT reflections NNS gave VVD me PP more JJR courage NN , , for IN I PP considered VVD that IN the DT tales NNS of IN Blackbeard NP walking VVG or CC digging VVG among IN the DT graves NNS had VHD been VBN set VVN afloat RB to TO keep VV those DT that WDT were VBD not RB wanted VVN from IN the DT place NN , , and CC guessed VVD now RB that IN when WRB I PP saw VVD the DT light NN moving VVG in IN the DT churchyard NN that IN night NN I PP went VVD to TO fetch VV Dr NP Hawkins NP , , it PP was VBD no DT corpse NN candle NN , , but CC a DT lantern NN of IN smugglers NNS running VVG a DT cargo NN . SENT Then RB , , having VHG settled VVN these DT important JJ matters NNS , , I PP began VVD to TO turn VV over RP in IN my PP$ mind NN how WRB to TO get VV at IN the DT treasure NN . SENT and CC herein RB was VBD much RB cast VVN down RP , , for IN in IN this DT place NN was VBD neither DT casket NN nor CC diamond NN , , but CC only JJ coffins NNS and CC double JJ Hollands NPS . SENT So RB it PP was VBD that DT , , having VHG no DT better JJR plan NN , , I PP set VVD to TO work VV to TO see VV whether IN I PP could MD learn VV anything NN from IN the DT coffins NNS themselves PP . SENT but CC with IN little JJ success NN , , for IN the DT lead JJ coffins NNS had VHD no DT names NNS upon IN them PP , , and CC on IN such JJ of IN the DT wooden JJ coffins NNS as IN bore NN plates NNS I PP found VVD the DT writing NN to TO be VB Latin JJ , , and CC so RB rusted VVN over RP that IN I PP could MD make VV nothing NN of IN it PP . SENT Soon RB I PP wished VVD I PP had VHD not RB come VVN at IN all DT , , considering VVG that IN the DT diamond NN had VHD vanished VVN into IN air NN , , and CC it PP was VBD a DT sad JJ thing NN to TO be VB cabined VVN with IN so RB many JJ dead JJ men NNS . SENT It PP moved VVD me PP , , too RB , , to TO see VV pieces NNS of IN banners NNS and CC funeral JJ shields NNS , , and CC even RB shreds VVZ of IN wreaths NNS that WDT dear RB hearts NNS had VHD put VVN there RB a DT century NN ago RB , , now RB all RB ruined VVN and CC rotten JJ some DT still RB clinging VVG , , water NN sodden JJ , , to TO the DT coffins NNS , , and CC some DT trampled VVN in IN the DT sand NN of IN the DT floor NN . SENT I PP had VHD spent VVN some DT time NN in IN this DT bootless JJ search NN , , and CC was VBD resolved VVN to TO give VV up RP further JJR inquiry NN and CC foot VV it PP home NN , , when WRB the DT clock NN in IN the DT tower NN struck VVD midnight NN . SENT Surely RB never RB was VBD ghostly JJ hour NN sounded VVD in IN more JJR ghostly JJ place NN . SENT Moonfleet NP peal NN was VBD known VVN over IN half PDT the DT county NN , , and CC the DT finest JJS part NN of IN it PP was VBD the DT clock NN bell NN . SENT Twas NNS said VVD that IN in IN times NNS past JJ when WRB , , perhaps RB , , the DT chimes NNS were VBD rung VVN more RBR often RB than IN now RB the DT voice NN of IN this DT bell NN had VHD led VVN safe JJ home NN boats NNS that WDT were VBD lost VVN in IN the DT fog NN . SENT and CC this DT night NN its PP$ clangour NN , , mellow JJ and CC profound JJ , , reached VVD even RB to TO the DT vault NN . SENT Bim NP bom NP it PP went VVD , , bim NP bom NP , , twelve NN heavy JJ thuds NNS that WDT shook VVD the DT walls NNS , , twelve NN resonant JJ echoes NNS that IN followed VVN , , and CC then RB a DT purring VVG and CC vibration NN of IN the DT air NN , , so RB that IN the DT ear NN could MD not RB tell VV when WRB it PP ended VVD . SENT I PP was VBD wrought JJ up RB , , perhaps RB , , by IN the DT strangeness NN of IN the DT hour NN and CC place NN , , and CC my PP$ hearing NN quicker RBR than IN at IN other JJ times NNS but CC before IN the DT tremor NN of IN the DT bell NN was VBD quite RB passed VVN away RB I PP knew VVD there EX was VBD some DT other JJ sound NN in IN the DT air NN , , and CC that IN the DT awful JJ stillness NN of IN the DT vault NN was VBD broken VVN . SENT At IN first RB I PP could MD not RB tell VV what WP this DT new JJ sound NN was VBD , , nor CC whence RB it PP came VVD , , and CC now RB it PP seemed VVD a DT little JJ noise NN close NN by IN , , and CC now RB a DT great JJ noise NN in IN the DT distance NN . SENT And CC then RB it PP grew VVD nearer JJR and CC more RBR defined VVN , , and CC in IN a DT moment NN I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD the DT sound NN of IN voices NNS talking VVG . SENT They PP must MD have VH been VBN a DT long JJ way NN off IN at IN first JJ , , and CC for IN a DT minute NN , , that WDT seemed VVD as IN an DT age NN , , they PP came VVD no RB nearer JJR . SENT What WP a DT minute NN was VBD that IN to TO me PP . SENT Even RB now RB , , so IN many JJ years NNS after IN , , I PP can MD recall VV the DT anguish NN of IN it PP , , and CC how WRB I PP stood VVD with IN ears NNS pricked VVN up RP , , eyes NNS starting VVG , , and CC a DT clammy JJ sweat NN upon IN my PP$ face NN , , waiting VVG for IN those DT speakers NNS to TO come VV . SENT It PP was VBD the DT anguish NN of IN the DT rabbit NN at IN the DT end NN of IN his PP$ burrow NN , , with IN the DT ferret's JJ eyes NNS gleaming VVG in IN the DT dark NN , , and CC gun NN and CC lurcher NN waiting VVG at IN the DT mouth NN of IN the DT hole NN . SENT I PP was VBD caught VVN in IN a DT trap NN , , and CC knew VVD beside RB that IN contraband JJ men NNS had VHD a DT way NN of IN sealing VVG prying VVG eyes NNS and CC stilling VVG babbling VVG tongues NNS . SENT and CC I PP remembered VVD poor JJ Cracky NP Jones NP found VVD dead JJ in IN the DT churchyard NN , , and CC how WRB men NNS said VVD he PP had VHD met VVN Blackbeard NP in IN the DT night NN . SENT These DT were VBD but RB the DT thoughts NNS of IN a DT second JJ , , but CC the DT voices NNS were VBD nearer JJR , , and CC I PP heard VVD a DT dull JJ thud NN far RB up IN the DT passage NN , , and CC knew VVD that IN a DT man NN had VHD jumped VVN down RP from IN the DT churchyard NN into IN the DT hole NN . SENT So RB I PP took VVD a DT last JJ stare NN round NN , , agonizing VVG to TO see VV if IN there EX was VBD any DT way NN of IN escape NN . SENT but CC the DT stone NN walls NNS and CC roof NN were VBD solid JJ enough RB to TO crush VV me PP , , and CC the DT stack NN of IN casks NNS too RB closely RB packed VVN to TO hide VV more JJR than IN a DT rat NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT man NN speaking VVG now RB from IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT hole NN to TO others NNS in IN the DT churchyard NN , , and CC then RB my PP$ eyes NNS were VBD led VVN as RB by IN a DT loadstone NN to TO a DT great JJ wooden JJ coffin NN that WDT lay VVD by IN itself PP on IN the DT top JJ shelf NN , , a DT full JJ six CD feet NNS from IN the DT ground NN . SENT When WRB I PP saw VVD the DT coffin NN I PP knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD respited VVN , , for IN , , as IN I PP judged VVN , , there EX was VBD space NN between IN it PP and CC the DT wall NN behind IN enough JJ to TO contain VV my PP$ little JJ carcass NN . SENT and CC in IN a DT second NN I PP had VHD put VVN out RP the DT candle NN , , scrambled VVD up RP the DT shelves NNS , , half NN stunned VVD my PP$ senses NNS with IN dashing VVG my PP$ head NN against IN the DT roof NN , , and CC squeezed VVD my PP$ body NN betwixt IN wall NN and CC coffin NN . SENT There RB I PP lay VVD on IN one CD side NN with IN a DT thin JJ and CC rotten JJ plank NN between IN the DT dead JJ man NN and CC me PP , , dazed VVN with IN the DT blow NN to TO my PP$ head NN , , and CC breathing VVG hard RB . SENT while IN the DT glow NN of IN torches NNS as IN they PP came VVD down RP the DT passage NN reddened VVD and CC flickered VVD on IN the DT roof NN above RB . SENT In IN The DT Vault NN Let VV us PP hob NN and CC nob NN with IN Death NP Tennyson NP Though IN nothing NN of IN the DT vault NN except IN the DT roof NN was VBD visible JJ from IN where WRB I PP lay VVD , , and CC so RB I PP could MD not RB see VV these DT visitors NNS , , yet CC I PP heard VVD every DT word NN spoken VVN , , and CC soon RB made VVD out RP one CD voice NN as IN being VBG Master NP Ratsey's NP . SENT This DT discovery NN gave VVD me PP no DT surprise NN hut NN much JJ solace NN , , for IN I PP thought VVD that IN if IN the DT worst JJS happened VVN and CC I PP was VBD discovered VVN , , I PP should MD find VV one CD friend NN with IN whom WP I PP could MD plead VV for IN life NN . SENT It PP is VBZ well RB the DT earth NN gave VVD way NN , , the DT sexton NN was VBD saying VVG , , on IN a DT night NN when WRB we PP were VBD here RB to TO find VV it PP . SENT I PP was VBD in IN the DT graveyard NN myself PP after IN midday NN , , and CC all DT was VBD snug JJ and CC right RB then RB . SENT Twould NNS have VHP been VBN awkward JJ enough RB to TO have VH the DT hole NN stand NN open JJ through IN the DT day NN , , for IN any DT passer NN by IN to TO light VV on RP . SENT There EX were VBD four CD or CC five CD men NNS in IN the DT vault NN already RB , , and CC I PP could MD hear VV more RBR coming VVG down RP the DT passage NN , , and CC guessed VVD from IN their PP$ heavy JJ footsteps NNS that IN they PP were VBD carrying VVG burdens NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT sound NN , , too RB , , of IN dumping VVG kegs NNS down RP on IN the DT ground NN , , with IN a DT swish NN of IN liquor NN inside IN them PP , , and CC then RB the DT noise NN of IN casks NNS being VBG moved VVN . SENT I PP thought VVD we PP should MD have VH a DT fall NN there RB ere IN long RB , , Ratsey NP went VVD on IN , , what WP with IN this DT drought NN parching VVG the DT ground NN , , and CC the DT trampling VVG at IN the DT edge NN when WRB we PP move VVP out RP the DT side NN stone NN to TO get VV in IN , , but CC there EX is VBZ no DT mischief NN done VVN beyond IN what WP can MD be VB easily RB made VVN good JJ . SENT A DT gravestone NN or CC two CD and CC a DT few JJ spades NNS of IN earth NN will MD make VV all DT sound NN again RB . SENT Leave VV that IN to TO me PP . SENT Be VB careful JJ what WP you PP do VVP , , rejoined VVD another DT man's JJ voice NN that IN I PP did VVD not RB know VV , , lest IN someone NN see VVP you PP digging VVG , , and CC scent VV us PP out RP . SENT Make VV your PP$ mind NN easy RB , , Ratsey NP said VVD . SENT I PP have VHP dug VVD too RB often RB in IN this DT graveyard NN for IN any DT to TO wonder VV if IN they PP see VVP me PP with IN a DT spade NN . SENT Then RB the DT conversation NN broke VVD off RP and CC there EX was VBD little RB more RBR talking VVG , , only RB a DT noise NN of IN men NNS going VVG backwards RB and CC forwards RB , , and CC of IN putting VVG down RP of IN kegs NNS and CC the DT hollow JJ gurgle NN of IN good JJ liquor NN being VBG poured VVN from IN breakers NNS into IN the DT casks NNS . SENT By IN and CC by IN fumes NNS of IN brandy NN began VVD to TO fill VV the DT air NN , , and CC climb VV to TO where WRB I PP lay VVD , , overcoming VVG the DT mouldy JJ smell NN of IN decayed VVN wood NN auf NP the DT dampness NN of IN the DT green JJ walls NNS . SENT It PP may MD have VH been VBN that IN these DT fumes NNS mounted VVD to TO my PP$ head NN , , and CC gave VVD me PP courage NN not RB my PP$ own JJ , , but CC so RB it PP was VBD that IN I PP lost VVD something NN of IN the DT stifling VVG fear NN that WDT had VHD gripped VVD me PP , , and CC could MD listen VV with IN more JJR ease NN to TO what WP was VBD going VVG forward RB . SENT There EX was VBD a DT pause NN in IN the DT carrying NN to TO and CC fro RB . SENT they PP were VBD talking VVG again RB now RB , , and CC someone NN said VVD I PP was VBD in IN Dorchester NP three CD days NNS ago RB , , and CC heard VVN men NNS say VVP it PP will MD go VV hard RB with IN the DT poor JJ chaps NNS who WP had VHD the DT brush NN with IN the DT Elector NN last JJ summer NN . SENT Judge NP Barentyne NP comes VVZ on IN Assize NN neat JJ week NN , , and CC that DT old JJ fox NN Maskew NP has VHZ driven VVN down RP to TO Taunton NP to TO get VV at IN him PP before IN and CC coach NN him PP back RB . SENT making VVG out RP to TO him PP that IN the DT Law's NP arm NN is VBZ weak JJ in IN these DT parts NNS against IN the DT contra NP band NN , , and CC must MD be VB strengthened VVN by IN some DT wholesome JJ hangings NNS . SENT They PP are VBP a DT cruel JJ pair NN , , another DT put NN in IN , , and CC we PP shall MD have VH new JJ gibbets NNS on IN Ridge NP down RB for IN leading VVG lights NNS . SENT Once RB I PP get VVP even RB with IN Maskew NP , , the DT other JJ may MD go VV hang VV , , ay NN and CC they PP may MD hang VV me PP too RB . SENT The DT Devil NN send VV him PP to TO meet VV me PP one CD dark JJ night NN on IN the DT down RB alone RB , , said VVD someone NN else RB , , and CC I PP will MD give VV him PP a DT pistol's JJ mouth NN to TO look VV down RP , , and CC spoil VV his PP$ face NN for IN him PP . SENT No RB , , thou NNS wilt VV not RB , , said VVD a DT deep JJ voice NN , , and CC then RB I PP knew VVD that IN Elzevir NP was VBD there RB too RB . SENT none NN shall MD lay VV hand NN on IN Maskew NP but CC I NP . SENT So IN mark NN that IN , , lad NN , , that IN when WRB his PP$ day NN of IN reckoning NN comes VVZ , , tis NNS I PP will MD reckon VV with IN him PP . SENT Then RB for IN a DT few JJ minutes NNS I PP did VVD not RB pay VV much RB heed VV to TO what WP was VBD said VVD , , being VBG terribly RB straitened VVN for IN room NN , , and CC cramped JJ with IN pain NN from IN lying VVG so RB long RB in IN one CD place NN . SENT The DT thick JJ smoke NN from IN the DT pitch NN torches NNS too RB came VVD curling VVG across IN the DT roof NN and CC down RB upon IN me PP , , making VVG me PP sick JJ and CC giddy JJ with IN its PP$ evil JJ smell NN and CC taste NN . SENT and CC though IN all DT was VBD very RB dim JJ , , I PP could MD see VV my PP$ hands NNS were VBD black JJ with IN oily JJ smuts NNS . SENT At IN last JJ I PP was VBD able JJ to TO wriggle VV myself PP over RP without IN making VVG too RB much JJ noise NN , , and CC felt VVD a DT great JJ relief NN in IN changing VVG sides NNS , , but CC gave VVD such PDT a DT start NN as RB made VVD the DT coffin NN creak VV again RB at IN hearing VVG my PP$ own JJ name NN . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT boy NN of IN Trenchard's NP , , said VVD a DT voice NN that IN I PP thought VVD was VBD Parmiter's NP , , who WP lived VVD at IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT village NN there EX is VBZ a DT boy NN of IN Trenchard's NP that IN I PP mistrust NN . SENT he PP is VBZ for IN ever RB wandering VVG in IN the DT graveyard NN , , and CC I PP have VHP seen VVN him PP a DT score NN of IN times NNS sitting VVG on IN this DT tomb NN and CC looking VVG out RP to TO sea NN . SENT This DT very JJ night NN , , when WRB the DT wind NN fell VVD at IN sundown NN , , and CC we PP were VBD hung VVN up RP with IN sails NNS flapping VVG , , three CD miles NNS out RB , , and CC waited VVD for IN the DT dark NN to TO get VV the DT sweeps NNS , , I PP took VVD my PP$ glass NN to TO scan VV the DT coast NN line NN , , and CC lo NP , , here RB on IN the DT tomb NN top NN sits VVZ Master NP Trenchard NP . SENT I PP could MD not RB see VV his PP$ face NN , , but CC knew VVD him PP by IN his PP$ cut NN , , and CC fear VVP the DT boy NN sits VVZ there RB to TO play VV the DT spy NN and CC then RB tells VVZ Maskew NP . SENT You're NP right NN , , said VVD Greening NP of IN Ringstave NP , , for IN I PP knew VVD his PP$ slow JJ drawl NN . SENT and CC many JJ a DT time NN when WRB I PP have VHP sat VVN in IN The DT Wood NP , , and CC watched VVD the DT Manor NP to TO see VV Maskew NP safe JJ at IN home NN before IN we PP ran VVD a DT cargo NN , , I PP have VHP seen VVN this DT boy NN too RB go VV round NN about IN the DT place NN with IN a DT hangdog JJ look NN , , scanning VVG the DT house NN as IN if IN his PP$ life NN depended VVD on't NN . SENT Twas NNS very RB true JJ what WP Greening NP said VVD . SENT for IN of IN a DT summer NN evening NN . SENT would MD take VV the DT path NN that WDT led VVD up RP Weatherbeech NP Hill NP , , behind IN the DT Manor NP . SENT both CC because IN twas NNS a DT walk NN that WDT had VHD a DT good JJ prospect NN in IN itself PP and CC also RB a DT sweet JJ charm NN for IN me PP , , namely RB , , the DT hope NN of IN seeing VVG Grace NP Maskew NP . SENT And CC there EX I PP often RB sat VVD upon IN the DT stile NN that WDT ends VVZ the DT path NN and CC opens VVZ on IN the DT down RB , , and CC watched VVD the DT old JJ half NN ruined VVN house NN below RB . SENT and CC sometimes RB saw VVD white JJ frocked VVD Gracie NP walking VVG on IN the DT terrace NN in IN the DT evening NN sun NN , , and CC sometimes RB in IN returning VVG passed VVN her PP$ window NN near IN enough RB to TO wave NN a DT greeting NN . SENT And CC once RB , , when WRB she PP had VHD the DT fever NN , , and CC Dr NP Hawkins NP came VVD twice RB a DT day NN to TO see VV her PP , , I PP had VHD no DT heart NN for IN school NN , , but CC sat VVD on IN that DT stile NN the DT livelong JJ day NN , , looking VVG at IN the DT gabled JJ house NN where WRB she PP was VBD lying VVG ill RB . SENT And CC Mr NP Glennie NP never RB rated VVD me PP for IN playing VVG truant JJ , , nor CC told VVD Aunt NN Jane NP , , guessing VVG , , as IN I PP thought VVD afterwards RB , , the DT cause NN , , and CC having VHG once RB been VBN young JJ himself PP . SENT Twas NNS but CC boy's NNS love VVP , , yet RB serious JJ for IN me PP . SENT and CC on IN the DT day NN she PP lay VVD near IN death NN , , I PP made VVD so RB bold JJ as RB to TO stop VV hr NP Hawkins NP on IN his PP$ horse NN and CC ask VV him PP how WRB she PP did VVD . SENT and CC he PP bearing VVG with IN me PP for IN the DT eagerness NN that IN he PP read VVP in IN my PP$ face NN , , bent JJ down RB over IN his PP$ saddle NN and CC smiled VVD , , and CC said VVD my PP$ playmate NN would MD come VV back RB to TO me PP again RB . SENT So RB it PP was VBD quite RB true JJ that IN I PP had VHD watched VVN the DT house NN , , but CC not RB as IN a DT spy NN , , and CC would MD not RB have VH borne VVN tales NNS to TO old JJ Maskew NP for IN anything NN that WDT could MD be VB offered VVN . SENT Then RB Ratsey NP spoke VVD up RP for IN me PP and CC said VVD Tis NNS a DT false JJ scent NN . SENT The DT boy NN is VBZ well RB enough JJ , , and CC simple JJ , , and CC has VHZ told VVN me PP many JJ a DT time NN he PP seeks VVZ the DT churchyard NN because IN there EX is VBZ a DT fine JJ view NN to TO be VB had VHN there RB of IN the DT sea NN , , and CC tis NNS the DT sea NN he PP loves VVZ . SENT A DT month NN ago RB , , when WRB the DT high JJ tide NN set NN , , and CC this DT vault NN was VBD so RB full JJ of IN water NN that IN we PP could MD not RB get VV in IN , , I PP came VVD with IN Elzevir NP to TO make VV out RP if IN the DT floods NNS were VBD going VVG down RB inside RB , , or CC what WP eddy NN twas NNS that WDT set VVP the DT casks NNS tapping VVG one CD against IN another DT . SENT So RB as IN I PP lay VVD on IN the DT ground NN with IN my PP$ ear NN glued VVN close RB against IN the DT wall NN , , who WP should MD march VV round VV the DT church NN but CC John NP Trenchard NP , , Esquire NN , , not RB treading VVG delicately RB like IN King NP Agag NP , , or CC spying VVG , , but CC just RB come VVN on IN a DT voyage NN of IN discovery NN for IN himself PP . SENT For IN in IN the DT church NN on IN Sunday NP when WRB we PP heard VVD the DT tapping VVG in IN the DT vault NN below RB , , my PP$ young JJ gentleman NN was VBD scared VVN enough RB . SENT but CC afterwards RB , , being VBG told VVN by IN Parson NP Glennie NP who WP should MD know VV better RBR that IN such JJ noises NNS were VBD not RB made VVN by IN ghosts NNS , , but CC by IN the DT Mohunes NP at IN sea NN in IN their PP$ coffins NNS , , he PP plucks VVZ up RP heart NN , , and CC comes VVZ down RP on IN the DT Monday NP to TO see VV if IN they PP are VBP still RB afloat RB . SENT So RB there RB he PP caught VVD me PP lying VVG like IN a DT zany NN on IN the DT ground NN . SENT You PP may MD guess VV I PP stood VVD at IN attention NN soon RB enough RB , , but CC told VVD him PP I PP was VBD looking VVG at IN the DT founds VVZ to TO see VV if IN they PP wanted VVD underpinning VVG from IN the DT floods NNS . SENT And CC so RB I PP set VVD his PP$ mind NN at IN ease NN , , for IN tis NNS a DT simple JJ child NN , , and CC packed VVD hint NN off RP to TO get VV my PP$ dubbing NN hammer NN . SENT And CC I PP think VVP the DT boy NN will MD not RB be VB here RB so RB often RB now RB to TO frighten VV honest JJ Parmiter NN , , for IN I PP have VHP weaved VVN him PP some DT pretty JJ tales NNS of IN Blackbeard NP , , and CC he PP has VHZ a DT wholesome JJ scare NN of IN meeting VVG the DT Colonel NP . SENT But CC after IN dark JJ I NN pledge NN my PP$ life NN that IN neither CC he PP nor CC any DT other JJ in IN the DT town NN would MD pass VV the DT churchyard NN wall NN , , no RB , , not RB for IN a DT thousand CD pounds NNS . SENT I PP heard VVD him PP chuckling VVG to TO himself PP and CC the DT others NNS laughed VVD loudly RB too RB , , when WRB he PP was VBD telling VVG how WRB he PP palmed VVD me PP off RP . SENT but CC he PP laughs VVZ loudest JJS who WP laughs VVZ last JJ , , thought VVD I PP , , and CC should MD have VH chuckled VVN too RB , , were VBD it PP not RB for IN making VVG the DT coffin NN creak VV . SENT And CC then RB , , to TO my PP$ surprise NN , , Elzevir NP spoke VVD . SENT The DT lad NN is VBZ a DT brave JJ lad NN . SENT I PP would MD he PP were VBD my PP$ son NN . SENT He PP is VBZ David's NP age NN , , and CC will MD make VV a DT good JJ sailor NN later RBR on IN . SENT They PP were VBD simple JJ words NNS , , yet RB pleasing VVG to TO me PP . SENT for IN Elzevir NP spoke VVD as IN if IN he PP meant VVD them PP , , and CC I PP had VHD got VVN to TO like VV him PP a DT little JJ in IN spite NN of IN all PDT his PP$ grimness NN . SENT and CC beside IN that DT , , was VBD sorry JJ for IN his PP$ grief NN over IN his PP$ son NN . SENT I PP was VBD so RB moved VVN by IN what WP he PP said VVD , , that IN for IN a DT moment NN I PP was VBD for IN jumping VVG up RP and CC calling VVG out RP to TO him PP that IN I PP lay VVD here RB and CC liked VVD him PP well RB , , but CC then RB thought VVD better JJR of IN it PP , , and CC so RB kept VVD still RB . SENT The DT carrying NN was VBD over RP , , and CC I PP fancy JJ they PP were VBD all RB sitting VVG on IN the DT ends NNS of IN kegs NNS or CC leaning VVG up RP against IN the DT pile NN . SENT but CC could MD not RB see VV , , and CC was VBD still RB much RB troubled VVN with IN the DT torch NN smoke NN , , though RB now RB and CC then RB I PP caught VVD through IN it PP a DT whiff NN of IN tobacco NN , , which WDT showed VVD that IN some DT were VBD smoking NN . SENT Then RB Greening NP , , who WP had VHD a DT singing VVG voice NN for IN all PDT his PP$ drawl NN , , struck VVD up RP with IN Says VVZ the DT Cap'n NP to TO the DT crew NN , , We PP have VHP slipt NN the DT revenue NN , , but CC Ratsey NP stopped VVD him PP with IN a DT sharp JJ No RB more RBR of IN that DT . SENT the DT words NNS aren't NN to TO our PP$ taste NN tonight NN , , but CC come VVP as RB wry VV as RB if IN the DT parson NN called VVN Old NP Hundred CD and CC I PP tuned VVN up RP with IN Veni NP . SENT I PP knew VVD he PP meant VVD the DT last JJ verse NN with IN a DT hanging VVG touch NN in IN it PP . SENT but CC Greening NP was VBD for IN going VVG on IN with IN the DT song NN , , until IN some DT others NNS broke VVD in IN too RB , , and CC he PP saw VVD that IN the DT company NN would MD have VH none NN of IN it PP . SENT Not RB but CC what WP the DT labourer NN is VBZ worthy JJ of IN his PP$ hire NN , , went VVD on IN Master NP Ratsey NP . SENT so RB spile VV that DT little JJ breaker NN of IN Schiedam NP , , and CC send VV a DT rummer JJR round NN to TO keep VV off RP midnight NN chills NNS . SENT He PP loved VVD a DT glass NN of IN the DT good JJ liquor NN well RB , , and CC with IN him PP twas NNS always RB the DT same JJ reasoning NN , , namely RB , , to TO keep VV off RP chills NNS . SENT though RB he PP chopped VVN the DT words NNS to TO suit VV the DT season NN , , and CC now RB twas NNS autumn NN , , now RB winter NN , , now RB spring NN , , or CC summer NN chills NNS . SENT They PP must MD have VH found VVN glasses NNS , , though IN I PP could MD not RB remember VV to TO have VH seen VVN any DT in IN the DT vault NN , , for IN a DT minute NN later RBR fugleman NN Ratsey NP spoke VVD again RB Now RB , , lads NNS , , glasses NNS full JJ and CC bumpers VVZ for IN a DT toast NN . SENT And CC here's NNS to TO Blackbeard NP , , to TO Father NP Blackbeard NP , , who WP watches VVZ over IN our PP$ treasure NN better RBR than IN he PP did VVD over IN his PP$ own JJ . SENT for IN were VBD it PP not RB the DT fear NN of IN him PP that RB keeps VVZ off RP idle JJ feet NNS and CC prying VVG eyes NNS , , we PP should MD have VH the DT gaugers NNS in IN , , and CC our PP$ store NN ransacked VVD twenty CD times NNS . SENT So RB he PP spoke VVD , , and CC it PP seemed VVD there EX was VBD a DT little RB halting JJ at IN first JJ , , as RB of IN men NNS not RB liking VVG to TO take VV Blackbeard's NP name NN in IN Blackbeard's NP place NN , , or CC raise VV the DT Devil NN by IN mocking VVG at IN him PP . SENT But CC then RB some DT of IN the DT bolder JJR shouted VVD Blackbeard NP , , and CC so RB the DT more JJR timid JJ chimed VVN in IN , , and CC in IN a DT minute NN there EX were VBD a DT score NN of IN voices NNS calling VVG Blackbeard NP , , Blackbeard NP , , till IN the DT place NN rang VVD again RB . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP cried VVD out RP angrily RB , , Silence NN . SENT Are VBP you PP mad JJ , , or CC has VHZ the DT liquor NN mastered VVN you PP . SENT Are VBP you PP Revenue NN men NNS that IN you PP dare VVP shout VV and CC roister VV . SENT or CC contrabandiers NNS with IN the DT lugger NN in IN the DT offing NN , , and CC your PP$ life NN in IN you PP hand NN . SENT You PP make VVP noise NN enough RB to TO wake NN folk NN in IN Moonfleet NP from IN their PP$ beds NNS . SENT Tut NN , , man NN , , retorted VVD Ratsey NP testily RB , , and CC if IN they PP waked VVD , , they PP would MD but RB pull VV the DT blankets NNS tight JJ about IN their PP$ ears NNS , , and CC say VVP twas NP Blackbeard NP piping VVG his PP$ crew NN of IN lost VVN Mohunes NP to TO help VV him PP dig VV for IN treasure NN . SENT Yet RB for IN all PDT that DT twas NNS plain JJ that IN Block NP ruled VVD the DT roost VV , , for IN there EX was VBD silence NN for IN a DT minute NN , , and CC then RB one PP said VVD , , Ay RB , , Master NP Elzevir NP is VBZ right JJ . SENT let VV us PP away RP , , the DT night NN is VBZ far RB spent VVN , , and CC we PP have VHP nothing NN but CC the DT sweeps NNS to TO take VV the DT lugger NN out RP of IN sight NN by IN dawn NN . SENT So IN the DT meeting NN broke VVD up RP , , and CC the DT torchlight NN grew VVD dimmer JJR , , and CC died VVD away RB as IN it PP had VHD come VVN in IN a DT red JJ flicker NN on IN the DT roof NN and CC the DT footsteps NNS sounded VVD fainter JJR as IN they PP went VVD up RP the DT passage NN , , until IN the DT vault NN was VBD left VVN to TO the DT dead JJ men NNS and CC me PP . SENT Yet RB for IN a DT very RB long JJ time NN it PP seemed VVD hours NNS after IN all DT had VHD gone VVN I PP could MD hear VV a DT murmur NN of IN distant JJ voices NNS , , and CC knew VVD that IN some DT were VBD talking VVG at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT passage NN , , and CC perhaps RB considering VVG how WRB the DT landslip NN might MD best JJS be VB restored VVN . SENT So RB while IN I PP heard VVD them PP thus RB conversing VVG I PP dared VVD not RB descend VV from IN my PP$ perch NN , , lest IN someone NN might MD turn VV back RB to TO the DT vault NN , , though IN I PP was VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO sit VV up RP , , and CC ease VV my PP$ aching VVG back NN and CC limbs NNS . SENT Yet RB in IN the DT awful JJ blackness NN of IN the DT place NN even RB the DT echo NN of IN these DT human JJ voices NNS seemed VVD a DT kindly RB and CC blessed VVN thing NN , , and CC a DT certain JJ shrinking NN loneliness NN fell VVD on IN me PP when WRB they PP ceased VVD at IN last JJ and CC all DT was VBD silent JJ . SENT Then RB I PP resolved VVD I PP would MD be VB off RP at IN once RB , , and CC get VV back RB to TO the DT moonlight NN bed NN that IN I PP had VHD left VVN hours NNS ago RB , , having VHG no DT stomach NN for IN more JJR treasure NN hunting NN , , and CC being VBG glad JJ indeed RB to TO be VB still RB left VVN with IN the DT treasure NN of IN life NN . SENT Thus RB , , sitting VVG where WRB I PP was VBD , , I PP lit VVD my PP$ candle NN once RB more JJR , , and CC then RB clambered VVD across IN that DT great JJ coffin NN which WDT , , for IN two CD hours NNS or CC more JJR , , had VHD been VBN a DT mid JJ wall NN of IN partition NN between IN me PP and CC danger NN . SENT But CC to TO get VV out RP of IN the DT niche NN was VBD harder RB than IN to TO get VV in IN . SENT for IN now RB that IN I PP had VHD a DT candle NN to TO light VV me PP , , I PP saw VVD that IN the DT coffin NN , , though RB sound JJ enough RB to TO outer JJ view NN , , was VBD wormed VVN through RP and CC through RP , , and CC little RB better RBR than IN a DT rotten JJ shell NN . SENT So RB it PP was VBD that IN I PP had VHD some DT ado NN to TO get VV over IN it PP , , not RB daring JJ either RB to TO kneel VV upon IN it PP or CC to TO bring VV much JJ weight NN to TO bear VV with IN my PP$ hand NN , , lest IN it PP should MD go VV through RP . SENT And CC now RB having VHG got VVN safely RB across IN , , I PP sat VVD for IN an DT instant NN on IN that DT narrow JJ ledge NN of IN the DT stone NN shelf NN which WDT projected VVD beyond IN the DT coffin NN on IN the DT vault NN side NN , , and CC made VVD ready JJ to TO jump VV forward RB on IN to TO the DT floor NN below RB . SENT And CC how WRB it PP happened VVD I PP know VVP not RB , , but CC there RB I PP lost VVD my PP$ balance NN , , and CC as IN I PP slipped VVD the DT candle NN flew VVD out RP of IN my PP$ grasp NN . SENT Then RB I PP clutched VVD at IN the DT coffin NN to TO save VV myself PP but CC my PP$ hand NN went VVD clean JJ through IN it PP , , and CC so RB I PP came VVD to TO the DT ground NN in IN a DT cloud NN of IN dust NN and CC splinters NNS . SENT having VHG only RB got VVN hold NN of IN a DT wisp NN of IN seaweed NN , , or CC a DT handful NN of IN those DT draggled VVN funeral NN trappings NNS which WDT were VBD strewn VVN about IN this DT place NN . SENT The DT floor NN of IN the DT vault NN was VBD sandy JJ . SENT and CC so RB , , though IN I PP fell VVD crookedly RB , , I PP took VVD but CC little JJ harm NN beyond IN a DT shaking VVG . SENT and CC soon RB , , pulling VVG myself PP together RB , , set VVD to TO strike VV my PP$ flint NN and CC blow VV the DT match NN into IN a DT flame NN to TO search VV for IN the DT fallen VVN candle NN . SENT Yet RB all PDT the DT time NN I PP kept VVD in IN my PP$ fingers NNS this DT handful NN of IN light JJ stuff NN . SENT and CC when WRB the DT flame NN burnt VVN up RB again RB I PP held VVD the DT thing NN against IN the DT light NN , , and CC saw VVD that IN it PP was VBD no DT wisp NN of IN seaweed NN , , but CC something NN black JJ and CC wiry JJ . SENT For IN a DT moment NN , , I PP could MD not RB gather VV what WP I PP had VHD hold NN of IN but CC then RB gave VVD a DT start NN that WDT nearly RB sent VVD the DT candle NN out RP , , and CC perhaps RB a DT cry NN , , and CC let VV it PP drop VV as RB if IN it PP were VBD red JJ hot JJ iron NN , , for IN I PP knew VVD that IN it PP was VBD a DT man's JJ beard NN . SENT Now RB when WRB I PP saw VVD that IN , , I PP felt VVD a DT sort NN of IN throttling VVG fright NN , , as RB though IN one PP had VHD caught VVN hold NN of IN my PP$ heartstrings NN . SENT and CC so RB many JJ and CC such JJ strange JJ thoughts NNS rose VVD in IN me PP , , that IN the DT blood NN went VVD pounding VVG round NN and CC round NN in IN my PP$ head NN , , as IN it PP did VVD once RB afterwards RB when WRB I PP was VBD lighting VVG with IN the DT sea NN and CC near RB drowned VVN . SENT Surely RB to TO have VH in IN hand NN the DT beard NN of IN any DT dead JJ man NN in IN any DT place NN was VBD bad JJ enough RB , , but CC worse JJR a DT thousand CD times NNS in IN such PDT a DT place NN as IN this DT , , and CC to TO know VV on NN whose WP$ face NN it PP had VHD grown VVN . SENT For IN , , almost RB before IN I PP fully RB saw VVD what WP it PP was VBD , , I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD that DT black JJ beard NN which WDT had VHD given VVN Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP his PP$ nickname NN , , and CC this DT was VBD his PP$ great JJ coffin NN I PP had VHD hid VVD behind RB . SENT I PP had VHD lain VVN , , therefore RB , , all PDT that DT time NN , , cheek NN by IN jowl NN with IN Blackbeard NP himself PP with IN only RB a DT thin JJ shell NN of IN tinder NN wood NN to TO keep VV him PP from IN me PP , , and CC now RB had VHD thrust VVN my PP$ hand NN into IN his PP$ coffin NN and CC plucked VVN away RP his PP$ beard NN . SENT So RB that IN if IN ever RB wicked JJ men NNS have VHP power NN to TO show VV themselves PP after IN death NN , , and CC still RB to TO work VV evil JJ , , one PP would MD guess VV that IN he PP would MD show VV himself PP now RB and CC fall VV upon IN me PP . SENT Thus RB a DT sick JJ dread NN got VVD hold VV of IN me PP , , and CC had VHD I PP been VBN a DT woman NN or CC a DT girl NN I PP think VVP I PP should MD have VH swooned VVN . SENT but CC being VBG only RB a DT boy NN , , and CC not RB knowing VVG how WRB to TO swoon NN , , did VVD tile NN next IN best JJS thing NN , , which WDT was VBD to TO put VV myself PP as RB far RB as RB might MD be VB from IN the DT beard NN , , and CC make VV for IN the DT outlet NN . SENT Yet RB had VHD I PP scarce JJ set NN foot NN in IN the DT passage NN when WRB I PP stopped VVD , , remembering VVG how WRB once RB already RB this DT same JJ evening NN I PP had VHD played VVN the DT coward NN , , and CC run NN home NN scared VVN with IN my PP$ own JJ fears NNS . SENT So RB I PP was VBD brought VVN up RP for IN very JJ shame NN , , and CC beside IN that DT thought NN how WRB I PP had VHD come VVN to TO this DT place NN to TO look VV for IN Blackbeard's NP treasure NN , , and CC might MD have VH gone VVN away RB without IN knowing VVG even RB so RB much JJ as IN where WRB he PP lay VVD , , had VHD not RB chance NN first RB led VVD me PP to TO lie VV down RP by IN his PP$ side NN , , and CC afterwards RB placed VVD my PP$ hand NN upon IN his PP$ beard NN . SENT And CC surely RB this DT could MD not RB be VB chance NN alone RB , , but CC must MD rather RB be VB the DT finger NN of IN Providence NP guiding VVG me PP to TO that IN which WDT I PP desired VVD to TO find VV . SENT This DT consideration NN somewhat RB restored VVD my PP$ courage NN , , and CC after IN several JJ feints NNS to TO return VV , , advances NNS , , stoppings NNS , , and CC panics NNS , , I PP was VBD in IN the DT vault NN again RB , , walking VVG carefully RB round VV the DT stack VV of IN barrels NNS , , and CC fearing VVG to TO see VV the DT glimmer NN of IN the DT candle NN fall NN upon IN that DT beard NN . SENT There RB it PP was VBD upon IN the DT sand NN , , and CC holding VVG the DT candle NN nearer JJR to TO it PP with IN a DT certain JJ caution NN , , as RB though IN it PP would MD spring VV up RP and CC bite VV me PP , , I PP saw VVD it PP was VBD a DT great JJ full JJ black JJ beard NN , , more JJR than IN a DT foot NN long RB , , but CC going VVG grey NN at IN the DT tips NNS . SENT and CC had VHD at IN the DT back NN , , keeping VVG it PP together RB , , a DT thin JJ tissue NN of IN dried VVN skin NN , , like IN the DT false JJ parting NN which WDT Aunt NN Jane NP wore VVD under IN her PP$ cap NN on IN Sundays NP . SENT This DT I PP could MD see VV as IN it PP lay VVD before IN me PP , , for IN I PP did VVD not RB handle VV or CC lift VV it PP , , but CC only RB peered VVD into IN it PP , , with IN the DT candle NN , , on IN all DT sides NNS , , busying VVG myself PP the DT while NN with IN thoughts NNS of IN the DT man NN of IN whom WP it PP had VHD once RB been VBN part NN . SENT In IN returning VVG to TO the DT vault NN , , I PP had VHD no DT very RB sure JJ purpose NN in IN mind NN . SENT only RB a DT vague JJ surmise NN that IN this DT finding NN of IN Blackbeard's NP coffin NN would MD somehow RB lead VV to TO the DT finding NN of IN his PP$ treasure NN . SENT But CC as IN I PP looked VVD at IN the DT beard NN and CC pondered VVD , , I PP began VVD to TO see VV that IN if IN anything NN was VBD to TO be VB done VVN , , it PP must MD be VB by IN searching VVG in IN the DT coffin NN itself PP and CC the DT clearer JJR this DT became VVD to TO me PP , , the DT greater JJR was VBD my PP$ dislike NN to TO set VV about IN such PDT a DT task NN . SENT So RB I PP put VVD off RP the DT evil JJ hour NN , , by IN feigning VVG to TO myself PP that IN it PP was VBD necessary JJ to TO make VV a DT careful JJ scrutiny NN of IN the DT beard NN , , and CC thus RB wasted VVN at IN least JJS ten CD minutes NNS . SENT But CC at IN length NN , , seeing VVG that IN the DT candle NN was VBD burning VVG low JJ , , and CC could MD certainly RB last VV little RB more JJR than IN half PDT an DT hour NN , , and CC considering VVG that IN it PP must MD now RB be VB getting VVG near IN dawn NN , , I PP buckled VVD to TO the DT distasteful JJ work NN of IN rummaging VVG the DT coffin NN . SENT Nor CC had VHD I PP any RB need VVP to TO climb VV up RP on IN to TO the DT top JJ shelf NN again RB , , but CC standing VVG on IN the DT one NN beneath IN , , found VVD my PP$ head NN and CC arms NNS well RB on IN a DT level NN with IN the DT search NN . SENT And CC beside IN that DT , , the DT task NN was VBD not RB so RB difficult JJ as IN I PP had VHD thought VVN . SENT for IN in IN my PP$ fall NN I PP had VHD broken VVN off RP the DT head NN end NN of IN the DT lid NN , , and CC brought VVD away RP the DT whole NN of IN that DT side NN that WDT faced VVD the DT vault NN . SENT Now RB , , any DT lad NN of IN my PP$ age NN , , and CC perhaps RB some DT men NNS too RB , , might MD well RB have VH been VBN frightened VVN to TO set VV about IN such PDT a DT matter NN as RB to TO search NN in IN a DT coffin NN . SENT and CC if IN any DT had VHD said VVN , , a DT few JJ hours NNS before IN , , that IN I PP should MD ever RB have VH courage NN to TO do VV this DT by IN night NN in IN the DT Mohune NP vault NN , , I PP would MD not RB have VH believed VVN him PP . SENT Yet RB here RB I PP was VBD , , and CC had VHD advanced VVN along IN the DT path NN of IN terror NN so RB gradually RB , , and CC as IN it PP were VBD foot NN by IN foot NN in IN the DT past JJ night NN , , that IN when WRB I PP came VVD to TO this DT final JJ step NN I PP was VBD not RB near IN so RB scared VVN as IN when WRB I PP first RB felt VVD my PP$ way NN into IN the DT vault NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB the DT first JJ time NN either CC that IN I PP had VHD looked VVN on IN death NN . SENT but RB had VHD , , indeed RB , , always RB a DT leaning VVG to TO such JJ sights NNS and CC matters NNS , , and CC had VHD seen VVN corpses NNS washed VVN up RP from IN the DT Darius NP and CC other JJ wrecks NNS , , and CC besides IN that WDT had VHD helped VVN Ratsey NP to TO case NN some DT poor JJ bodies NNS that WDT had VHD died VVN in IN their PP$ beds NNS . SENT The DT coffin NN was VBD , , as IN I PP have VHP said VVD , , of IN great JJ length NN , , and CC the DT side NN being VBG removed VVN , , I PP could MD see VV the DT whole JJ outline NN of IN the DT skeleton NN that WDT lay VVD in IN it PP . SENT I PP say VVP the DT outline NN , , for IN the DT form NN was VBD wrapped VVN in IN a DT woollen NN or CC flannel NN shroud NN , , so RB that IN the DT bones NNS themselves PP were VBD not RB visible JJ . SENT The DT man NN that WDT lay VVD in IN it PP was VBD little RB short JJ of IN a DT giant NN , , measuring VVG , , as IN I PP guessed VVD , , a DT full JJ six CD and CC a DT half NN feet NNS , , and CC the DT flannel NN having VHG sunk VVN in IN over IN the DT belly NN , , the DT end NN of IN the DT breast NN bone NN , , the DT hips NNS , , knees NNS , , and CC toes NNS were VBD very RB easy JJ to TO be VB made VVN out RP . SENT The DT head NN was VBD swathed VVN in IN linen NN bands NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN white JJ , , but CC were VBD now RB stained VVN and CC discoloured VVN with IN damp JJ , , but CC of IN this DT I PP shall MD not RB speak VV more JJR , , and CC beneath IN the DT chin NN cloth NN the DT beard NN had VHD once RB escaped VVN . SENT The DT clutch NN which WDT I PP had VHD made VVN to TO save VV myself PP in IN falling NN had VHD torn VVN away RP this DT chin NN band NN and CC let VV the DT lower JJR jaw NN drop NN on IN the DT breast NN . SENT but CC little RB else RB was VBD disturbed VVN , , and CC there EX was VBD Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP resting VVG as IN he PP had VHD been VBN laid VVN out RP a DT century NN ago RB . SENT I PP lifted VVD that DT portion NN of IN the DT lid NN which WDT had VHD been VBN left VVN behind RB , , and CC reached VVD over RP to TO see VV if IN there EX was VBD anything NN hid VVD on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT body NN . SENT but CC had VHD scarce JJ let VVP the DT light JJ fall NN in IN the DT coffin NN when WRB my PP$ heart NN gave VVD a DT great JJ bound JJ , , and CC all DT fear NN left VVD me PP in IN the DT flush JJ of IN success NN , , for IN there RB I PP saw VVD what WP I PP had VHD come VVN to TO seek VV . SENT On IN the DT breast NN of IN this DT silent JJ and CC swathed VVN figure NN lay VVD a DT locket NN , , attached VVN to TO the DT neck NN by IN a DT thin JJ chain NN , , which WDT passed VVD inside IN the DT linen NN bandages NNS . SENT A DT whiter JJR portion NN of IN the DT flannel NN showed VVD how WRB far RB the DT beard NN had VHD extended VVN , , but CC locket NN and CC chain NN were VBD quite RB black JJ , , though IN I PP judged VVN that IN they PP were VBD made VVN of IN silver NN . SENT The DT shape NN of IN this DT locket NN was VBD not RB unlike IN a DT crown NN piece NN , , only RB three CD times NNS as IN thick JJ , , and CC as RB soon RB as IN I PP set VVD eyes NNS upon IN it PP I PP never RB doubted VVD but CC that DT inside NN would MD be VB found VVN the DT diamond NN . SENT It PP was VBD then RB that IN a DT great JJ pity NN came VVD over IN me PP for IN this DT thin JJ shadow NN of IN man NN . SENT thinking VVG rather RB what WP a DT fine NN , , tall JJ gentleman NN Colonel NP Mohune NP had VHD once RB been VBN , , and CC a DT good JJ soldier NN no DT doubt NN besides IN , , than IN that WDT he PP had VHD wasted VVN a DT noble JJ estate NN and CC played VVD traitor NN to TO the DT king NN . SENT And CC then RB I PP reflected VVD that IN it PP was VBD all RB for IN the DT bit NN of IN flashing VVG stone NN , , which WDT lay VVD as IN I PP hoped VVD within IN the DT locket NN , , that WDT he PP had VHD sold VVN his PP$ honour NN . SENT and CC wished VVN that IN the DT jewel NN might MD bring VV me PP better JJR fortune NN than IN had VHD fallen VVN to TO him PP , , or CC at IN any DT rate NN , , that WDT it PP might MD not RB lead VV me PP into IN such JJ miry JJ paths NNS . SENT Yet CC such JJ thoughts NNS did VVD not RB delay VV my PP$ purpose NN , , and CC I PP possessed VVD myself PP of IN the DT locket NN easily RB enough RB , , finding VVG a DT hasp NN in IN the DT chain NN , , and CC so RB drawing VVG it PP out RP from IN the DT linen NN folds VVZ . SENT I PP had VHD expected VVN as IN I PP moved VVD the DT locket NN to TO hear VV the DT jewel NN rattle VV in IN the DT inside NN , , but CC there EX was VBD no DT sound NN , , and CC then RB I PP thought VVD that IN the DT diamond NN might MD cleave VV to TO the DT side NN with IN damp JJ , , or CC perhaps RB be VB wrapped VVN in IN wool NN . SENT Scarcely RB was VBD the DT locket NN well RB in IN my PP$ hand NN before IN I PP had VHD it PP undone VVN , , finding VVG a DT thumb NN nick NN whereby WRB , , after IN a DT little JJ persuasion NN , , the DT back NN , , though IN rusted VVN , , could MD be VB opened VVN on IN a DT hinge NN . SENT My PP$ breath NN came VVD very RB fast RB , , and CC I PP shook VVD so RB that IN I PP had VHD a DT difficulty NN to TO keep VV my PP$ thumbnail NN in IN the DT nick NN , , yet RB hardly RB was VBD it PP opened VVN before IN exalted JJ expectation NN gave VVD place NN to TO deepest JJS disappointment NN . SENT For IN there RB lay VV all PDT the DT secret NN of IN the DT locket NN disclosed VVD , , and CC there EX was VBD no DT diamond NN , , no RB , , nor CC any DT other JJ jewel NN , , and CC nothing NN at IN all DT except IN a DT little JJ piece NN of IN folded VVN paper NN . SENT Then RB I PP felt VVD like IN a DT man NN who WP has VHZ played VVN away RB all PDT his PP$ property NN and CC stakes NNS his PP$ last JJ crown NN heavy NN hearted VVD , , yet RB hoping VVG against IN hope NN that IN luck NN may MD turn VV , , and CC that IN with IN this DT piece NN he PP may MD win VV back RB all PDT his PP$ money NN . SENT So RB it PP was VBD with IN me PP . SENT for IN I PP hoped VVD that IN this DT paper NN might MD have VH written VVN on IN it PP directions NNS for IN the DT finding NN of IN the DT jewel NN , , and CC that IN I PP might MD yet RB rise VV from IN the DT table NN a DT winner NN . SENT It PP was VBD but CC a DT frail JJ hope NN , , and CC quickly RB dashed VVN . SENT for IN when WRB I PP had VHD smoothed VVN the DT creases NNS and CC spread VV out RP the DT piece NN of IN paper NN in IN the DT candle NN light NN there RB was VBD nothing NN to TO be VB seen VVN except IN a DT few JJ verses NNS from IN the DT Psalms NNS of IN David NP . SENT The DT paper NN was VBD yellow JJ , , and CC showed VVD a DT lattice NN of IN folds NNS where WRB it PP had VHD been VBN pressed VVN into IN the DT locket NN . SENT but CC the DT hand NN writing NN , , though RB small JJ , , was VBD clear JJ and CC neat JJ , , and CC there EX was VBD no RB mistaking VVG a DT word NN of IN what WP was VBD there RB set VVN down RP . SENT Twas NP so RB short RB , , I PP could MD read VV it PP at IN once RB . SENT The DT days NNS of IN our PP$ age NN are VBP threescore JJ years NNS and CC ten CD . SENT And CC though IN men NNS be VB so RB strong JJ that IN they PP come VVP To TO fourscore JJ years NNS , , yet RB is VBZ their PP$ strength NN then RB But CC labour NN and CC sorrow NN , , so RB soon RB passeth VV it PP Away RP , , and CC we PP are VBP gone VVN . SENT Psalm NN 90 CD , , 21 CD And CC as RB for IN me PP , , my PP$ feet NNS are VBP almost RB gone VVN . SENT My PP$ treadings NNS are VBP wellnigh RB slipped VVN . SENT 73 CD , , 6 CD But CC let VV not RB the DT waterflood NN drown VV me PP . SENT neither CC let VV The DT deep JJ swallow VV me PP up RP . SENT 69 CD , , 11 CD So RB , , going VVG through IN the DT vale NN of IN misery NN , , I PP shall MD Use VV it PP for IN a DT well NN , , till IN the DT pools NNS are VBP filled VVN With IN water NN . SENT 84 CD , , 14 CD For IN thou NN hast NP made VVD the DT North NP and CC the DT South NP . SENT Tabor NP and CC Hermon NP shall MD rejoice VV in IN thy NN name NN . SENT 89 CD , , 6 CD So CC here RB was VBD an DT end NN to TO great JJ hopes NNS , , and CC I PP was VBD alter VV all RB to TO leave VV the DT vault NN noricher NN than IN I PP had VHD entered VVN it PP . SENT For IN look NN at IN it PP as IN I PP might MD , , I PP could MD not RB see VV that IN these DT verses NNS could MD ever RB lead VV to TO any DT diamond NN . SENT and CC though IN I PP might MD otherwise RB have VH thought VVN of IN ciphers NNS or CC secret JJ writing NN , , yet RB , , remembering VVG what WP Mr NP Glennie NP had VHD said VVD , , that IN Blackbeard NP after IN his PP$ wicked JJ life NN desired VVN to TO make VV a DT good JJ end NN , , and CC sent VVD for IN a DT parson NN to TO confess VV him PP , , I PP guessed VVD that DT such JJ pious JJ words NNS had VHD been VBN hung VVN round NN his PP$ neck NN as IN a DT charm NN to TO keep VV the DT spirits NNS of IN evil JJ away RB from IN his PP$ tomb NN . SENT I PP was VBD disappointed VVN enough RB , , but CC before IN I PP left RB picked VVD up RP the DT beard NN from IN the DT floor NN , , though IN it PP sent VVD a DT shiver NN through IN me PP to TO touch VV it PP , , and CC put VV it PP back RB in IN its PP$ place NN on IN the DT dead JJ man's NN breast NN . SENT I PP restored VVD also RB such JJ pieces NNS of IN the DT coffin NN as IN I PP could MD get VV at IN , , but CC could MD not RB make VV much RB of IN it PP . SENT so RB left VVN things NNS as IN they PP were VBD , , trusting VVG that IN those DT who WP came VVD there EX next RB would MD think VV the DT wood NN had VHD fallen VVN to TO pieces NNS by IN natural JJ decay NN . SENT But CC the DT locket NN I PP kept VVD , , and CC hung VVD about IN my PP$ neck NN under IN my PP$ shirt NN . SENT both CC as IN being VBG a DT curious JJ thing NN in IN itself PP and CC because IN I PP thought VVD that IN if IN the DT good JJ words NNS inside IN it PP were VBD strong JJ enough RB to TO keep VV off RP bad JJ spirits NNS from IN Blackbeard NP , , they PP would MD be VB also RB strong JJ enough RB to TO keep VV Blackbeard NP from IN me PP . SENT When WRB this DT was VBD done VVN the DT candle NN had VHD burnt VVN so RB low JJ , , that IN I PP could MD no RB longer RB hold VV it PP in IN my PP$ fingers NNS , , and CC was VBD forced VVN to TO stick VV it PP on IN a DT piece NN of IN the DT broken JJ wood NN , , and CC so RB carry VV it PP before IN me PP . SENT But CC , , after IN all DT , , I PP was VBD not RB to TO escape VV from IN Blackbeard's NP clutches VVZ so RB easily RB . SENT for IN when WRB I PP came VVD to TO the DT end NN of IN the DT passage NN , , and CC was VBD prepared VVN to TO climb VV up RP into IN the DT churchyard NN , , I PP found VVD that IN the DT hole NN was VBD stopped VVN , , and CC that IN there EX was VBD no DT exit NN . SENT I PP understood VVD now RB how WRB it PP was VBD that IN I PP had VHD heard VVN talking VVG so RB long RB after IN the DT company NN had VHD left VVN the DT vault NN . SENT for IN it PP was VBD clear JJ that IN Ratsey NP had VHD been VBN as RB good JJ as IN his PP$ word NN , , and CC that IN the DT falling VVG in IN of IN the DT ground NN had VHD been VBN repaired VVN before IN the DT contraband JJ men NNS went VVD home NN that IN night NN . SENT At IN first RB I PP made VVD light NN of IN the DT matter NN , , thinking VVG I PP should MD soon RB be VB able JJ to TO dislodge VV this DT new JJ work NN , , and CC so RB find VV a DT way NN out RP . SENT But CC when WRB I PP looked VVD more RBR narrowly RB into IN the DT business NN , , I PP did VVD not RB feel VV so RB sure JJ . SENT for IN they PP had VHD made VVN a DT sound JJ job NN of IN it PP , , putting VVG one CD very RB heavy JJ burial NN slab NN at IN the DT side NN to TO pile VV earth NN against IN till IN the DT hole NN was VBD full JJ , , and CC then RB covering VVG it PP with IN another DT . SENT These DT were VBD both DT of IN slate NN , , and CC I PP knew VVD whence RB they PP came VVD . SENT for IN there EX were VBD a DT dozen NN or CC more JJR of IN such JJ disused JJ and CC weather VV worn JJ covers NNS laid VVN up RP against IN the DT north JJ side NN of IN the DT church NN , , and CC every DT one NN of IN them PP a DT good JJ burden NN for IN four CD men NNS . SENT Yet CC I PP hoped VVD by IN grouting VVG at IN the DT earth NN below IN it PP to TO be VB able JJ to TO dislodge VV the DT stone NN at IN the DT side NN . SENT but CC while IN I PP was VBD considering VVG how WRB best NN to TO begin VV , , the DT candle NN flickered VVD , , the DT wick NN gave VVD a DT sudden JJ lurch NN to TO one CD side NN , , and CC I PP was VBD left VVN in IN darkness NN . SENT Thus RB my PP$ plight NN was VBD evil JJ indeed RB , , for IN I PP had VHD nothing NN now RB to TO bum VV to TO give VV me PP light JJ , , and CC knew VVD that IN twas NNS no RB use VVP setting VVG to TO grout VV till IN I PP could MD see VV to TO go VV about IN it PP . SENT Moreover RB , , the DT darkness NN was VBD of IN that DT black JJ kind NN that WDT is VBZ never RB found VVN beneath IN the DT open JJ sky NN , , no RB , , not RB even RB on IN the DT darkest JJS night NN , , but CC lurks VVZ in IN close JJ and CC covered JJ places NNS and CC strains NNS the DT eyes NNS in IN trying VVG to TO see VV into IN it PP . SENT Yet CC I PP did VVD not RB give VV way NN , , but CC settled VVD to TO wait VV for IN the DT dawn NN , , which WDT must MD , , I PP knew VVD , , be VB now RB at IN hand NN . SENT for IN then RB I PP thought VVD enough JJ light NN would MD come VV through IN the DT chinks NNS of IN the DT tomb NN above IN to TO show VV me PP how WRB to TO set VV to TO work VV . SENT Nor CC was VBD I PP even RB much RB scared VVN , , as IN one NN who WP having VHG been VBN in IN peril NN of IN life NN from IN the DT contraband JJ men NNS for IN a DT spy NN , , and CC in IN peril NN from IN evil JJ ghosts NNS for IN rifling VVG Blackbeard's NP tomb NN , , deemed VVD it PP a DT light JJ thing NN to TO be VB left VVN in IN the DT dark NN to TO wait VV an DT hour NN till IN morning NN . SENT So RB I PP sat VVD down RP on IN the DT floor NN of IN the DT passage NN , , which WDT , , if IN damp JJ , , was VBD at IN least JJS soft JJ , , and CC being VBG tired VVN with IN what WP I PP had VHD gone VVN through RP , , and CC not RB used VVN to TO miss VV a DT night's NNS rest NN , , fell VVD straightway RB asleep RB . SENT How WRB long RB I PP slept VVD I PP cannot NN tell VV , , for IN I PP had VHD nothing NN to TO guide VV me PP to TO the DT time NN , , but CC woke VVD at IN length NN , , and CC found VVD myself PP still RB in IN darkness NN . SENT I PP stood VVD up RP and CC stretched VVD my PP$ limbs NNS , , but CC did VVD not RB feel VV as IN one CD refreshed VVN by IN wholesome JJ sleep NN , , but CC sick JJ and CC tired JJ with IN pains NNS in IN back RB , , arms NNS , , and CC legs NNS , , as RB if IN beaten VVN or CC bruised VVN . SENT I PP have VHP said VVD I PP was VBD still RB in IN darkness NN , , yet RB it PP was VBD not RB the DT blackness NN of IN the DT last JJ night NN . SENT and CC looking VVG up RP into IN the DT inside NN of IN the DT tomb NN above IN , , I PP could MD see VV the DT faintest JJS line NN of IN light NN at IN one CD comer NN , , which WDT showed VVD the DT sun NN was VBD up RP . SENT For IN this DT line NN of IN light NN was VBD the DT sunlight NN , , filtering VVG slowly RB through IN a DT crevice NN at IN the DT joining VVG of IN the DT stones NNS . SENT but CC the DT sides NNS of IN the DT tomb NN had VHD been VBN fitted VVN much RB closer RBR than IN I PP reckoned VVN for IN , , and CC it PP was VBD plain RB there RB would MD never RB be VB light JJ in IN the DT place NN enough RB to TO guide VV me PP to TO my PP$ work NN . SENT All PDT this DT I NN considered VVN as IN I PP rested VVD on IN the DT ground NN , , for IN I PP had VHD sat VVN down RB again RB , , feeling VVG too RB tired JJ to TO stand VV . SENT But CC as IN I PP kept VVD my PP$ eye NN on IN the DT narrow JJ streak NN of IN light NN I PP was VBD much RB startled VVD , , for IN I PP looked VVD at IN the DT south JJ west NN comer NN of IN the DT tomb NN , , and CC yet RB was VBD looking VVG towards IN the DT sun NN . SENT This DT I PP gathered VVD from IN the DT tone NN of IN the DT light NN . SENT and CC although IN there EX was VBD no DT direct JJ outlet NN to TO the DT air NN , , and CC only RB a DT glimmer NN came VVD in IN , , as IN I PP have VHP said VVD , , yet CC I PP knew VVD certainly RB that IN the DT sun NN was VBD low JJ in IN the DT west NN and CC falling VVG full JJ upon IN this DT stone NN . SENT Here RB was VBD a DT surprise NN , , and CC a DT sad JJ one NN for IN me PP , , for IN I PP perceived VVD that IN I PP had VHD slept VVD away RP a DT day NN , , and CC that IN the DT sun NN was VBD setting VVG for IN another DT night NN . SENT And CC yet RB it PP mattered VVN little RB , , for IN night NN or CC daytime JJ there EX was VBD no DT light NN to TO help VV me PP in IN this DT horrible JJ place NN . SENT and CC though IN my PP$ eyes NNS had VHD grown VVN accustomed VVN to TO the DT gloom NN , , I PP could MD make VV out RP nothing NN to TO show VV me PP where WRB to TO work VV . SENT So RB I PP took VVD out RP my PP$ tinder NN box NN , , meaning VVG to TO fan VV the DT match NN into IN a DT flame NN , , and CC to TO get VV at IN least JJS one CD moment's NNS look VVP at IN the DT place NN , , and CC then RB to TO set VV to TO digging NN with IN my PP$ hands NNS . SENT But CC as IN I PP lay VVD asleep RB the DT top NN had VHD been VBN pressed VVN off RP the DT box NN , , and CC the DT tinder NN got VVD loose RB in IN my PP$ pocket NN . SENT and CC though IN I PP picked VVD the DT tinder NN out IN easily RB enough JJ , , and CC got VVD it PP in IN the DT box NN again RB , , yet RB the DT salt NN damps VVZ of IN the DT place NN had VHD soddened VVN it PP in IN the DT night NN , , and CC spark VV by IN spark NN fell VVD idle JJ from IN the DT flint NN . SENT And CC then RB it PP was VBD that IN I PP first RB perceived VVD the DT danger NN in IN which WDT I PP stood VVD . SENT for IN there EX was VBD no DT hope NN of IN kindling VVG a DT light NN , , and CC I PP doubted VVD now RB whether IN even RB in IN the DT light NN I PP could MD ever RB have VH done VVN much RB to TO dislodge VV the DT great JJ slab NN of IN slate NN . SENT I PP began VVD also RB feel VV very RB hungry JJ , , as IN not RB having VHG eaten VVN for IN twenty CD four CD hours NNS and CC worse JJR than IN that DT , , there EX was VBD a DT parching VVG thirst NN and CC dryness NN in IN my PP$ throat NN , , and CC nothing NN with IN which WDT to TO quench VV it PP . SENT Yet CC there EX was VBD no DT line NN to TO be VB lost VVN if IN I PP was VBD ever RB to TO get VV out RP alive JJ , , and CC so RB I PP groped VVD with IN my PP$ hands NNS against IN the DT side NN of IN the DT grave NN until IN I PP made VVD out RP the DT bottom JJ edge NN of IN the DT slab NN , , and CC then RB fell VVD to TO grubbing VVG beneath IN it PP with IN my PP$ fingers NNS . SENT But CC tile NN earth NN , , which WDT the DT day NN before RB had VHD looked VVN light JJ and CC loamy JJ to TO the DT eye NN , , was VBD stiff JJ ant NN hard RB enough RB when WRB one PP came VVD to TO tackle VV it PP with IN naked JJ hands NNS , , and CC in IN an DT hour's JJ time NN I PP had VHD done VVN little RB more RBR than IN further JJR weary JJ myself PP and CC bruise VV my PP$ fingers NNS . SENT Then RB I PP was VBD forced VVN to TO rest VV . SENT and CC , , sitting VVG down RP on IN the DT ground NN , , saw VVD that IN the DT glimmering VVG streak NN of IN light NN had VHD faded VVN , , and CC that IN the DT awful JJ blackness NN of IN the DT previous JJ night NN was VBD creeping VVG up RP again RB . SENT And CC now RB I PP had VHD no DT heart NN to TO face VV it PP , , being NN cowed VVD with IN hunger NN , , thirst NN , , and CC weariness NN and CC so RB flung VVD myself PP upon IN my PP$ face NN , , that WDT I PP might MD not RB see VV how WRB dark JJ it PP was VBD , , and CC groaned VVD for IN very JJ lowness NN of IN spirit NN . SENT Thus RB I PP lay VVD for IN a DT long JJ time NN , , but CC afterwards RB stood VVD up RP and CC cried VVD aloud RB , , and CC shrieked VVD if IN anyone NN should MD haply RB hear VV me PP , , calling VVG to TO Mr NP Glennie NP and CC Ratsey NP , , and CC even RB Elzevir NP , , by IN name NN , , to TO save VV me PP from IN this DT awful JJ place NN . SENT But CC there RB came VVD no DT answer NN , , except IN , , the DT echo NN of IN my PP$ own JJ voice NN sounding VVG hollow JJ and CC far RB off RB down RB in IN the DT vault NN . SENT So RB in IN despair NN I PP turned VVD back RB to TO the DT earth NN wall NN below IN the DT slab NN , , and CC scrabbled VVD at IN it PP with IN my PP$ fingers NNS , , till IN my PP$ nails NNS were VBD broken VVN and CC the DT blood NN ran VVD out IN having VHG all PDT the DT while IN a DT sure JJ knowledge NN , , like IN a DT cord NN twisted JJ round NN my PP$ head NN , , that IN no DT effort NN of IN mine PP could MD ever RB dislodge VV the DT great JJ stone NN . SENT And CC thus RB the DT hours NNS passed VVD , , and CC I PP shall MD not RB say VV more RBR here RB , , for IN the DT remembrance NN of IN that DT time NN is VBZ still RB terrible JJ , , and CC besides IN , , no DT words NNS could MD ever RB set VV forth RB the DT anguish NN I PP then RB suffered VVD , , yet RB did VVD slumber NN come VV sometimes RB to TO my PP$ help NN . SENT for IN even RB while IN I PP was VBD working VVG at IN the DT earth NN , , sheer JJ weariness NN would MD overtake VV me PP , , and CC I PP sank VVD on IN to TO the DT ground NN and CC fell VVD asleep RB . SENT And CC still RB the DT hours NNS passed VVD , , and CC at IN last JJ I NN knew VVD by IN the DT glimmer NN of IN light NN in IN the DT tomb NN above IN that WDT the DT sun NN had VHD risen VVN again RB , , and CC a DT maddening JJ thirst NN had VHD hold NN of IN me PP . SENT And CC then RB I PP thought VVD of IN all PDT the DT barrels NNS piled VVD up RP in IN the DT vault NN and CC of IN the DT liquor NN that IN they PP held VVD . SENT and CC stuck VVN not RB because IN twas NNS spirit NN , , for IN I PP would MD scarce JJ have VHP paused VVD to TO sate VV that DT thirst NN even RB with IN molten JJ lead NN . SENT So RB I PP felt VVD my PP$ way NN down IN the DT passage NN back RB to TO the DT vault NN , , and CC recked VVD not RB of IN the DT darkness NN , , nor CC of IN Blackbeard NP and CC his PP$ crew NN , , if IN only RB I PP could MD lay VV my PP$ lips NNS to TO liquor NN . SENT Thus RB I PP groped VVD about IN the DT barrels NNS till IN near IN the DT top NN of IN the DT stack VV my PP$ hand NN struck VVD on IN the DT spile NN of IN a DT keg NN , , and CC drawing VVG it PP , , I PP got VVD my PP$ mouth NN to TO the DT hold NN . SENT What WP the DT liquor NN was VBD I PP do VVP not RB know VV , , but CC it PP was VBD not RB so RB strong JJ but CC that WDT I PP could MD swallow VV it PP in IN great JJ gulps NNS and CC found VVD it PP less JJR burning NN than IN my PP$ burning NN throat NN . SENT But CC when WRB I PP turned VVD to TO get VV back RB to TO the DT passage NN , , I PP could MD not RB find VV the DT outlet NN , , and CC fumbled VVD round NN and CC round NN until IN my PP$ brain NN was VBD dizzy JJ , , and CC I PP fell VVD senseless JJ to TO the DT ground NN . SENT The DT Rescue NN Shades NNS of IN the DT dead JJ , , have VH I PP not RB heard VVD your PP$ voices NNS Rise NN on IN the DT night NN rolling VVG breath NN of IN the DT gale NN . SENT Byron NP When WRB I PP came VVD to TO myself PP . SENT was VBD lying VVG , , not RB in IN the DT outer JJ blackness NN of IN the DT Mohune NP vault NN , , not RB on IN a DT floor NN of IN sand NN . SENT but CC in IN a DT bed NN of IN sweet JJ clean JJ linen NN , , and CC in IN a DT little RB whitewashed VVN room NN , , through IN the DT window NN of IN which WDT the DT spring NN sunlight NN streamed VVD . SENT Oh UH , , the DT blessed VVN sunshine NN , , and CC how WRB I PP praised VVD God NP for IN the DT light NN . SENT At IN first RB I PP thought VVD I PP was VBD in IN my PP$ own JJ bed NN at IN my PP$ aunt's JJ house NN , , and CC had VHD dreamed VVN of IN the DT vault NN and CC the DT smugglers NNS , , and CC that IN my PP$ being VBG prisoned VVN in IN the DT darkness NN was VBD but CC the DT horror NN of IN a DT nightmare NN . SENT I PP was VBD for IN getting VVG up RP , , but CC fell VVD back RB on IN my PP$ pillow NN in IN the DT effort NN to TO rise VV , , with IN a DT weakness NN and CC sick JJ languor NN which WDT I PP had VHD never RB known VVN before RB . SENT And CC as IN I PP sunk VVD down RB , , I PP felt VVD something NN swing NN about IN my PP$ neck NN , , and CC putting VVG up RP my PP$ hand NN , , found VVD twas NP Colonel NP John NP Mohune's NP black JJ locket NN , , and CC so RB knew VVD that DT part NN at IN least JJS of IN this DT adventure NN was VBD no DT dream NN . SENT Then RB the DT door NN opened VVD , , and CC to TO my PP$ wandering VVG thought NN it PP seemed VVD that IN I PP was VBD back RB again RB in IN the DT vault NN , , for IN in IN came VVD Elzevir NP Block NP . SENT Then RB I PP held VVD up RP my PP$ hands NNS , , and CC cried VVD O NP Elzevir NP , , save VV me PP , , save VV me PP . SENT I PP am VBP not RB come VVN to TO spy VV . SENT But CC he PP , , with IN a DT kind NN look NN on IN his PP$ face NN , , put VVD his PP$ hand NN on IN my PP$ shoulder NN , , and CC pushed VVD me PP gently RB back RB , , saying VVG Lie NP still RB , , lad NN , , there EX is VBZ none NN here RB will MD hurt VV thee NP , , and CC drink VVP this DT . SENT He PP held VVD out RP to TO me PP a DT bowl NN of IN steaming VVG broth NN , , that WDT filled VVD the DT room NN with IN a DT savour NN sweeter JJR , , ten CD thousand CD times NNS , , to TO me PP than IN every DT rose NN and CC lily NN of IN the DT world NN . SENT yet RB would MD not RB let VV me PP drink VV it PP at IN a DT gulp NN , , but CC made VVD me PP sip VV it PP with IN a DT spoon NN like IN any DT baby NN . SENT Thus RB while IN I PP drank VVD , , he PP told VVD me PP where WRB I PP was VBD , , namely RB , , in IN an DT attic NN at IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , but CC would MD not RB say VV more RBR then RB , , hidding VVG me PP get VVP to TO sleep VV again RB , , and CC I PP should MD know VV all RB afterwards RB . SENT And CC so RB it PP was VBD ten CD days NNS or CC more JJR before IN youth NN and CC health NN had VHD their PP$ way NN , , and CC I PP was VBD strong JJ again RB . SENT and CC all PDT that DT time NN Elzevir NP Block NP sat VVD by IN my PP$ bed NN , , and CC nursed VVD me PP tenderly RB as IN a DT woman NN . SENT So RB piece NN by IN piece NN I PP learned VVD the DT story NN of IN how WRB they PP found VVD me PP . SENT Twas NP Mr NP Glennie NP who WP first RB moved VVD to TO seek VV me PP . SENT for IN when WRB the DT second JJ day NN came VVD that IN I PP was VBD not RB at IN school NN , , he PP thought VVD that IN I PP was VBD ill JJ , , and CC went VVD to TO my PP$ aunt's NNS to TO ask VV how WRB I PP did VVD , , as RB was VBD his PP$ wont NN when WRB any DT ailed VVN . SENT But CC Aunt NN Jane NP answered VVD him PP stiffly RB that IN she PP could MD not RB say VV how WRB I PP did VVD . SENT For IN , , says VVZ she PP , , he PP is VBZ run VVN off IN I PP know VVP not RB where WRB , , but CC as IN he PP makes VVZ his PP$ bed NN , , must MD he PP lie VV on't NN . SENT and CC if IN he PP run VVP away RB for IN his PP$ pleasure NN , , may MD stay VV away RB for IN mine NN . SENT I PP have VHP been VBN pestered VVN with IN this DT lot NN too RB long RB , , and CC only RB bore VVD with IN him PP for IN poor JJ sister JJ Martha's NP sake NN . SENT but CC tis NNS after IN his PP$ father NN that IN the DT graceless JJ lad NN takes VVZ , , and CC thus RB rewards VVZ me PP . SENT With IN that IN she PP bangs VVZ the DT door NN in IN the DT parson's NNS face VVP and CC off IN he PP goes VVZ to TO Ratsey NP , , but CC can MD learn VV nothing NN there RB , , and CC so RB concludes VVZ that IN I PP have VHP run VVN away RB to TO sea NN , , and CC am VBP seeking VVG ship NN at IN Poole NP or CC Weymouth NP . SENT But CC that DT same JJ day NN came VVD Sam NP Tewkesbury NP to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT about IN nightfall NN , , and CC begged VVN a DT glass NN of IN rum NN , , being NN , , as IN he PP said VVD , , all RB of IN a DT shake NN , , and CC telling VVG a DT tale NN of IN how WRB he PP passed VVD the DT churchyard NN wall NN on IN his PP$ return NN front NN work NN , , and CC in IN the DT dusk NN heard VVD screams VVZ and CC wailing VVG voices NNS , , and CC knew VVD twas NNS Blackbeard NP piping VVG his PP$ lost VVN Mohunes NP to TO hunt VV for IN treasure NN . SENT So RB , , though IN he PP saw VVD nothing NN , , he PP turned VVD tail NN and CC never RB stopped VVD running VVG till IN he PP stood VVD at IN the DT inn NN door NN . SENT Then RB , , forthwith RB , , Elzevir NP leaves VVZ Sam NP to TO drink VV at IN the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT alone RB , , and CC himself PP sets VVZ off IN running VVG up RP the DT street NN to TO call VV for IN Master NP Ratsey NP . SENT and CC they PP two CD make NN straight JJ across IN the DT sea NN meadows NNS in IN the DT dark NN . SENT For IN as RB soon RB as IN I PP heard VVD Tewkesbury NP tell VV of IN screams NNS and CC wailings NNS in IN the DT air NN , , and CC no DT one NN to TO be VB seen VVN , , said VVD Elzevir NP , , I PP guessed VVD that IN some DT poor JJ soul NN had VHD got VVN shut VVN in IN the DT vault NN , , and CC was VBD there RB crying VVG for IN his PP$ life NN . SENT And CC to TO this DT I PP was VBD not RB guided VVN by IN mother NN wit NN , , but CC by IN a DT surer JJR and CC a DT sadder JJR token JJ . SENT Thou NN wilt NN have VHP heard VVN how WRB thirteen CD years NNS ago IN a DT daft JJ body NN we PP called VVD Cracky NP Jones NP was VBD found VVN one CD morning NN in IN the DT churchyard NN dead NN . SENT He PP was VBD gone VVN missing VVG for IN a DT week NN before RB , , and CC twice RB within IN that DT week NN I PP had VHD sat VVN through IN the DT night NN upon IN the DT hill NN behind IN the DT church NN , , watching VVG to TO warn VV the DT lugger NN with IN a DT flare NN she PP could MD not RB put VV in IN for IN the DT surf NN upon IN the DT beach NN . SENT And CC on IN those DT nights NNS , , the DT air NN being VBG still RB though IN a DT heavy JJ swell NN was VBD running VVG , , I PP heard VVD thrice RB or CC more RBR a DT throttled VVN scream NN come VVP shivering VVG across IN the DT meadows NNS from IN the DT graveyard NN . SENT Yet RB beyond IN turning VVG my PP$ blood NN cold NN for IN a DT moment NN , , it PP gave VVD me PP little JJ trouble NN , , for IN evil JJ tales NNS have VHP hung VVN about IN the DT church NN . SENT and CC though IN I PP did VVD not RB set VV much JJ store NN by IN the DT old JJ yarns NNS of IN Blackbeard NP piping VVG up RP his PP$ crew NN , , yet CC I PP thought VVD strange JJ things NNS might MD well RB go VV on IN among IN the DT graves NNS at IN night NN . SENT And CC so RB I PP never RB budged VVD , , nor CC stirred VVD hand NN or CC foot NN to TO save VV a DT fellow JJ creature NN in IN his PP$ agony NN . SENT But CC when WRB the DT surf NN fell VVD enough RB for IN the DT boats NNS to TO get VV ashore RB , , and CC Greening NP held VVD a DT lantern NN for IN me PP to TO jump VV down RP into IN the DT passage NN , , after IN we PP had VHD got VVN the DT side NN out RP of IN the DT tomb NN , , the DT first JJ thing NN the DT light NN fell VVD on IN at IN the DT bottom NN was VBD a DT white JJ face NN turned VVD skyward RB . SENT I PP have VHP not RB forgot VVN that IN , , lad NN , , for IN twas NP Cracky NP Jones NP lay VVD there EX , , with IN his PP$ face NN thin JJ and CC shrunk VVN , , yet RB all PDT the DT doited JJ look NN gone VVN out RP of IN it PP . SENT We PP tried VVD to TO force VV some DT brandy NN in IN his PP$ mouth NN , , but CC he PP was VBD stark JJ and CC dead JJ . SENT with IN knees NNS drawn VVN up RP towards IN his PP$ head NN , , so RB stiff JJ we PP had VHD to TO lift VV him PP doubled VVD as IN he PP was VBD , , and CC lay VV him PP by IN the DT churchyard NN wall NN for IN some DT of IN us PP to TO find VV next JJ day NN . SENT We PP never RB knew VVD how WRB he PP got VVD there EX , , but CC guessed VVD that IN he PP had VHD hung VVN about IN the DT landers NNS some DT night NN when WRB they PP ran VVD a DT cargo NN , , and CC slipped VVD in IN when WRB the DT watchman's NNS back RB was VBD turned VVN . SENT Thus RB when WRB Sam NP Tewkesbury NP spoke VVD of IN screams NNS and CC wailings NNS , , and CC no DT one NN to TO be VB seen VVN , , I PP knew VVD what WP twas NNS , , but CC never RB guessed VVD who WP might MD be VB shut VVN in IN there RB , , not RB knowing VVG thou NN wert NP gone VVN amissing NN . SENT So RB ran VVD to TO Ratsey NP to TO get VV his PP$ help NN to TO slip VV the DT side NN stone NN off RB , , for IN by IN myself PP I PP cannot NN stir VV it PP now RB , , though RB once IN I PP did VVD when WRB I PP was VBD younger JJR . SENT and CC from IN him PP learned VVD that IN thou NN wert NP lost VVD , , and CC knew VVD whom WP we PP should MD find VV before IN we PP got VVD there RB . SENT I PP shuddered VVD while IN Elzevir NP talked VVD , , for IN I PP thought VVD how WRB Cracky NP Jones NP had VHD perhaps RB hidden VVN behind IN the DT self NN same JJ coffin NN that IN sheltered VVN me PP , , and CC how WRB narrowly RB I PP had VHD escaped VVN his PP$ fate NN . SENT And CC that DT old JJ story NN came VVD back RB into IN my PP$ mind NN , , how WRB , , years NNS ago RB , , there EX once RB arose VVD so RB terrible JJ a DT cry NN from IN the DT vault NN at IN service NN time NN , , that IN parson NN and CC people NNS fled VVD from IN the DT church NN . SENT and CC I PP doubted VVD not RB now RB that IN some DT other JJ poor JJ soul NN had VHD got VVN shut VVN in IN that DT awful JJ place NN , , and CC was VBD then RB calling VVG for IN help NN to IN those DT whose WP$ fears NNS would MD not RB let VV them PP listen VV . SENT There RB we PP found VVD thee NP , , Elzevir NP went VVD on IN , , stretched VVN out RP on IN the DT sand NN , , senseless JJ and CC far RB gone VVN . SENT and CC there EX was VBD something NN in IN thy NN face NN that WDT made VVD me PP think VVP of IN David NP when WRB he PP lay VVD stretched VVN out RP in IN his PP$ last JJ sleep NN . SENT And CC so RB I PP put VVD thee NP on IN my PP$ shoulder NN and CC bare JJ thee NP back NN , , and CC here RB thou NN art NN in IN David's NP room NN , , and CC shalt VV find VV board NN and CC bed NN with IN me PP as RB long RB as IN thou NNS hast NP mind VV to TO . SENT We PP spoke VVD much RB together RB during IN the DT days NNS when WRB I PP was VBD getting VVG stronger JJR , , and CC I PP grew VVD to TO like VV Elzevir NP well RB , , finding VVG his PP$ grimness NN was VBD but RB on IN the DT outside JJ , , and CC that WDT never RB was VBD a DT kinder JJR man NN . SENT Indeed RB , , I PP think VVP that IN my PP$ being VBG with IN him PP did VVD him PP good JJ . SENT for IN he PP felt VVD that IN there EX was VBD once RB more JJR someone NN to TO love VV him PP , , and CC his PP$ heart NN went VVD out RP to TO me PP as IN to TO his PP$ son NN David NP . SENT Never RB once RB did VVD he PP ask VVP me PP to TO keep VV my PP$ counsel NN as RB to TO the DT vault NN and CC what WP I PP had VHD seen VVN there RB , , knowing VVG , , perhaps RB , , he PP had VHD no DT need NN , , for IN I PP would MD have VH died VVN rather RB than IN tell VV the DT secret NN to TO any DT . SENT Only RB , , one CD day NN Master NP Ratsey NP , , who WP often RB came VVD to TO see VV me PP , , said VVD John NP , , there EX is VBZ only RB Elzevir NP and CC I PP who WP know VVP that IN you PP have VHP seen VVN the DT inside NN of IN our PP$ bond NN cellar NN . SENT and CC tis NNS well RB , , for IN if IN some DT of IN the DT landers NNS guessed VVD , , they PP might MD have VH ugly JJ ways NNS to TO stop VV all DT chance NN of IN prating VVG . SENT So RB keep VV our PP$ secret JJ tight JJ , , and CC we'll RB keep VV yours NNS , , for IN he PP that IN refraineth NN his PP$ lips NNS is VBZ wise JJ . SENT I PP wondered VVD how WRB Master NP Ratsey NP could MD quote VV Scripture NP so IN pat NN , , and CC yet RB cheat VV the DT revenue NN though RB , , in IN truth NN , , twas NNS thought VVD little JJ sin NN at IN Moonfleet NP to TO run VV a DT cargo NN and CC , , perhaps RB , , he PP guessed VVD what WP I PP was VBD thinking VVG , , for IN he PP added VVD Not RB that IN a DT Christian JJ man NN has VHZ aught RB to TO be VB ashamed JJ of IN in IN landing VVG a DT cash NN of IN good JJ liquor NN , , for IN we PP read VVP that IN when WRB Israel NP came VVD out RP of IN Egypt NP , , the DT chosen VVN people NNS were VBD hid VVD rick VV their PP$ oppressors NNS out RP of IN jewels NNS of IN silver NN and CC jewels NNS of IN gold NN . SENT and CC among IN those DT cruel JJ taskmasters NNS , , some DT of IN the DT worst JJS must MD certainly RB have VH been VBN the DT tax NN gatherers NNS . SENT The DT first JJ walk NN I PP took VVD when WRB I PP grew VVD stronger JJR and CC was VBD able JJ to TO get VV about IN was VBD up RB to TO Aunt NN Jane's NP , , notwithstanding IN she PP had VHD never RB so RB much RB as RB been VBN to TO ask VV after IN me PP all RB these DT days NNS . SENT She PP knew VVD , , indeed RB , , where WRB I PP was VBD , , for IN Ratsey NP had VHD told VVN her PP I PP lay VVD at IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , explaining VVG that IN Elzevir NP had VHD found VVD me PP one CD night NN on IN the DT ground NN famished VVD and CC half DT dead JJ , , yet RB not RB saying VVG where WRB . SENT But CC my PP$ aunt NN greeted VVD me PP with IN hard JJ words NNS , , which WDT I PP need VVP not RB repeat VV here RB . SENT for IN , , perhaps RB , , she PP meant VVD them PP not RB unkindly RB , , but CC only RB to TO bring VV me PP back RB again RB to TO the DT right JJ way NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB let VV me PP cross VV the DT threshold NN , , holding VVG the DT door NN ajar RB in IN her PP$ hand NN , , and CC saying VVG she PP would MD have VH no DT tavern NN loungers NNS in IN her PP$ house NN , , but CC that IN if IN I PP liked VVD the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT so RB well RB , , I PP could MD go VV back RB there RB again RB for IN her PP . SENT I PP had VHD been VBN for IN begging VVG her PP$ pardon NN for IN playing VVG truant JJ . SENT hut NN when WRB I PP heard VVD such JJ scurvy JJ words NNS , , felt VVD the DT devil NN rice NN in IN my PP$ heart NN , , and CC only RB laughed VVD , , though IN bitter JJ tears NNS were VBD in IN my PP$ eyes NNS . SENT So RB I PP turned VVD my PP$ back NN upon IN the DT only JJ home NN that IN I PP had VHD ever RB known VVN , , and CC sauntered VVD off RP down IN the DT village NN , , feeling VVG very RB lone JJ , , and CC am VBP not RB sure JJ I PP was VBD not RB crying VVG before IN I PP came VVD again RB to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP saw VVD that IN my PP$ face NN was VBD downcast JJ , , and CC asked VVD what WP ailed VVD me PP , , and CC so RB I PP told VVD him PP how WRB my PP$ aunt NN had VHD turned VVN me PP away RP , , and CC that IN I PP had VHD no DT home NN to TO go VV to TO . SENT But CC he PP seemed VVD pleased VVN rather RB than IN sorry JJ , , and CC said VVD that IN I PP must MD come VV now RB and CC live VV with IN him PP , , for IN he PP had VHD plenty RB for IN both DT . SENT and CC that IN since IN chance NN had VHD led VVN him PP to TO save VV my PP$ life NN , , I PP should MD be VB to TO him PP a DT son NN in IN David's NP place NN . SENT So RB I PP went VVD to TO keep VV house NN with IN him PP at IN the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC my PP$ aunt NN sent VVD down RP my PP$ bag NN of IN clothes NNS , , and CC would MD have VH made VVN over RP to TO Elzevir NP the DT pittance NN that IN my PP$ father NN left VVN for IN my PP$ keep VV , , but CC he PP said VVD it PP was VBD not RB needful JJ , , and CC he PP would MD have VH none NN of IN it PP . SENT An DT Assault NN Surely RB after IN all DT , , The DT noblest JJS answer NN unto IN such JJ Is VBZ perfect JJ stillness NN when WRB they PP brawl VV Tennyson NP I PP Have VHP more RBR than IN once RB brought VVN up RP the DT name NN of IN Mr NP Maskew NP . SENT and CC as IN I PP shall MD have VH other JJ things NNS to TO tell VV of IN him PP later RBR on RB , , I PP may MD as RB well RB relate VVP here RB what WP manner NN of IN man NN he PP was VBD . SENT His PP$ stature NN was VBD but RB medium JJ , , not RB exceeding VVG five CD feet NNS four CD inches NNS , , I PP think VVP . SENT and CC to TO make VV the DT most JJS of IN it PP , , he PP flung VVD his PP$ head NN far RB back RB , , and CC gave VVD himself PP a DT little JJ strut NN in IN walking VVG . SENT He PP had VHD a DT thin JJ face NN with IN a DT sharp JJ nose NN that WDT looked VVD as RB if IN it PP would MD peck VV you PP , , and CC grey JJ eyes NNS that WDT could MD pierce VV a DT millstone NN if IN there EX was VBD a DT guinea NN on IN the DT far JJ side NN of IN it PP . SENT His PP$ hair NN , , for IN he PP wore VVD his PP$ own JJ , , had VHD been VBN red JJ , , though IN it PP was VBD now RB grizzled VVN . SENT and CC the DT colour NN of IN it PP was VBD set VVN down RP in IN Moonfleet NP to TO his PP$ being VBG a DT Scotchman NN , , for IN we PP thought VVD all DT Scotchmen NNS were VBD red JJ headed VVN . SENT He PP was VBD a DT lawyer NN by IN profession NN , , and CC having VHG made VVN money NN in IN Edinburgh NP , , had VHD gone VVN so RB far RB south RB as IN Moonfleet NP to TO get VV quit VV , , as RB was VBD said VVN , , of IN the DT memories NNS of IN rascally JJ deeds NNS . SENT It PP was VBD about RB four CD years NNS since IN he PP bought VVD a DT parcel NN of IN the DT Mohune NP Estate NP , , which WDT had VHD been VBN breaking VVG up RP and CC selling VVG piecemeal RB for IN a DT generation NN . SENT and CC on IN his PP$ land NN stood VVD the DT Manor NP House NP , , or CC so RB much RB of IN it PP as RB was VBD left VVN . SENT Of IN the DT mansion NN I PP have VHP spoken VVN before RB . SENT It PP was VBD a DT very RB long JJ house NN of IN two CD storeys NNS , , with IN a DT projecting VVG gable NN and CC doorway NN in IN the DT middle NN , , and CC at IN each DT end NN gabled JJ wings NNS running VVG out RP crosswise RB . SENT The DT Maskews NP lived VVD in IN one CD of IN these DT wings NNS , , and CC that DT was VBD the DT only RB habitable JJ portion NN of IN the DT place NN . SENT for IN as IN to TO the DT rest NN , , the DT glass NN was VBD out RB of IN the DT windows NNS , , and CC in IN some DT places VVZ the DT roofs NNS had VHD fallen VVN in RP . SENT Mr NP Maskew NP made VVD no DT attempt NN to TO repair VV house NN or CC grounds NNS , , and CC the DT bough NN of IN the DT great JJ cedar NN which WDT the DT snows NNS had VHD brought VVN down RP in IN 49 CD still RB blocked VVN the DT drive NN . SENT The DT entrance NN to TO the DT house NN was VBD through IN the DT porchway NN in IN the DT middle NN , , but CC more JJR than IN one CD tumble NN down IN corridor NN had VHD to TO be VB threaded VVN before IN one CD reached VVD the DT inhabited VVN wing NN . SENT while IN fowls NNS and CC pigs NNS and CC squirrels NNS had VHD possession NN of IN the DT terrace NN lawns NNS in IN front NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB for IN want VV of IN money NN that IN Maskew NP let VVD things NNS remain VV thus RB , , for IN men NNS said VVD that IN he PP was VBD rich JJ enough RB , , only RB that IN his PP$ mood NN was VBD miserly JJ . SENT and CC perhaps RB , , also RB , , it PP was VBD the DT lack NN of IN woman's JJ company NN that WDT made VVD him PP think VVP so RB little RB of IN neatness NN and CC order NN . SENT For IN his PP$ wife NN was VBD dead JJ . SENT and CC though IN he PP had VHD a DT daughter NN , , she PP was VBD young JJ , , and CC had VHD not RB yet RB weight VV enough RB to TO make VV her PP$ father NN do VVP things NNS that IN he PP did VVD not RB choose VV . SENT Till IN Maskew NP came VVD there EX had VHD been VBN none NN living VVG in IN the DT Manor NP House NP for IN a DT generation NN , , so RB the DT village NN children NNS used VVD the DT terrace NN for IN a DT playground NN , , and CC picked VVD primroses NNS in IN the DT woods NNS . SENT and CC the DT men NNS thought VVD they PP had VHD a DT right NN to TO snare VV a DT rabbit NN or CC shoot VV a DT pheasant NN in IN the DT chase NN . SENT But CC the DT new JJ owner NN changed VVD all PDT this DT , , hiding VVG gins NNS and CC spring NN guns NNS in IN the DT coverts NNS , , and CC nailing VVG up RP boards NNS on IN the DT trees NNS to TO say VV he PP would MD have VH the DT law NN of IN any DT that WDT trespassed VVD . SENT So RB he PP soon RB made VVD enemies NNS for IN himself PP and CC before RB long RB had VHD everyone's JJ hand NN against IN him PP . SENT Yet CC he PP preferred VVD his PP$ neighbour's JJ enmity NN to TO their PP$ goodwill NN , , and CC vent VV about RB to TO make VV it PP more RBR bitter JJ by IN getting VVG himself PP posted VVD fir NN magistrate NN , , and CC giving VVG out RP that IN he PP would MD put VV down RP the DT contraband NN thereabouts RB . SENT For IN no DT one CD round NN Moonfleet NP was VBD for IN the DT Excise NN . SENT hit NN farmers NNS loved VVD a DT glass NN of IN Schnapps NN that WDT had VHD never RB been VBN gauged VVN , , and CC their PP$ wives NNS a DT piece NN of IN fine JJ lace NN from IN France NP . SENT And CC then RB came VVD the DT affair NN between IN the DT Elector NN and CC the DT ketch NN , , with IN David NP Block's NP death NN . SENT and CC after IN that WDT they PP said VVD it PP was VBD not RB safe JJ for IN Maskew NP to TO walk VV at IN large JJ , , and CC that IN he PP would MD be VB found VVN some DT day NN dead JJ on IN the DT down RB . SENT but CC he PP gave VVD no RB heed VV to TO it PP , , and CC went VVD on IN as RB if IN he PP had VHD been VBN a DT paid VVN exciseman NN rather RB than IN a DT magistrate NN . SENT When WRB I PP was VBD a DT little JJ boy NN the DT Manor NP woods NNS were VBD my PP$ delight NN , , and CC many RB a DT sunny JJ afternoon NN have VHP I PP sat VVN on IN the DT terrace NN edge NN looking VVG down RP over IN the DT village NN , , and CC munching VVG red JJ quarantines NNS from IN the DT ruined VVN fruit NN gardens NNS . SENT And CC though IN this DT was VBD now RB forbidden VVN , , yet CC the DT Manor NP had VHD still RB a DT sweeter JJR attraction NN to TO me PP than IN apples NNS or CC bird NN batting NN , , and CC that DT was VBD Grace NP Maskew NP . SENT She PP was VBD an DT only JJ child NN , , and CC about IN my PP$ own JJ age NN , , or CC little RB better RBR , , at IN the DT time NN of IN which WDT I PP am VBP speaking VVG . SENT I PP knew VVD her PP , , because IN she PP went VVD every DT day NN to TO the DT old JJ almshouses NNS to TO be VB taught VVN by IN the DT Reverend JJ Mr NP Glennie NP , , from IN whom WP I PP also RB received VVD my PP$ schooling NN . SENT She PP was VBD tall JJ for IN her PP$ age NN , , and CC slim JJ , , with IN a DT thin JJ face NN and CC a DT tumble NN of IN tawny JJ hair NN , , which WDT flew VVD about IN her PP in IN a DT wind NN or CC when WRB she PP ran VVD . SENT Her PP$ frocks NNS were VBD washed VVN and CC patched VVN and CC faded VVN , , and CC showed VVD more JJR of IN her PP$ arms NNS and CC legs NNS than IN the DT dressmaker NN had VHD ever RB intended VVN , , for IN she PP was VBD a DT growing VVG girl NN , , and CC had VHD none NN to TO look VV after IN her PP$ clothes NNS . SENT She PP was VBD a DT favourite JJ playfellow NN with IN all DT , , and CC an DT early JJ choice NN for IN games NNS of IN prisoner's NN base NN , , and CC she PP could MD beat VV most RBS of IN us PP boys NNS at IN speed NN . SENT Thus RB , , though IN we PP all RB hated VVN her PP$ father NN , , and CC had VHD for IN him PP many JJ jeering VVG titles NNS among IN ourselves PP . SENT yet RB we PP never RB used VVD an DT evil JJ nickname NN nor CC a DT railing NN word NN against IN him PP when WRB she PP was VBD by IN , , because IN we PP liked VVD her PP well RB . SENT There EX were VBD a DT half JJ dozen NN of IN us PP boys NNS , , and CC as IN many JJ girls NNS , , whom WP Mr NP Glennie NP used VVD to TO teach VV . SENT and CC that IN you PP may MD see VV what WP sort NN of IN man NN Maskew NN was VBD , , I PP will MD tell VV you PP what WP happened VVD one CD day NN in IN school NN between IN him PP and CC the DT parson NN . SENT Mr NP Glennie NP taught VVD us PP in IN the DT almshouses NNS . SENT for IN though IN there EX were VBD now RB no DT bedes NNS men NNS , , and CC the DT houses NNS themselves PP were VBD fallen VVN to TO decay NN , , yet RB the DT little JJ hall NN in IN which WDT the DT inmates NNS had VHD once RB dined VVN was VBD still RB maintained VVN , , and CC served VVD for IN our PP$ schoolroom NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT long JJ and CC lofty JJ room NN , , with IN a DT high JJ wainscot NN all DT round NN it PP , , a DT carved VVN oak NN screen NN at IN one CD end NN , , and CC a DT broad JJ window NN at IN the DT other JJ . SENT A DT very RB heavy JJ table NN , , polished VVN by IN use NN , , and CC sadly RB besmirched VVN with IN ink NN , , ran VVD down RP the DT middle NN of IN the DT hall NN with IN benches NNS on IN either DT side NN of IN it PP for IN us PP to TO use VV . SENT and CC a DT high JJ desk NN for IN Mr NP Glennie NP stood VVD under IN the DT window NN at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT room NN . SENT Thus RB we PP were VBD sitting VVG one CD morning NN with IN our PP$ summing VVG slates NNS and CC grammars NNS before IN us PP when WRB the DT door NN in IN the DT screen NN opens VVZ and CC Mr NP Maskew NP enters VVZ . SENT I PP have VHP told VVN you PP already RB of IN the DT verses NNS which WDT Mr NP Glennie NP wrote VVD for IN David NP Block's NP grave NN . SENT and CC when WRB the DT floods NNS had VHD gone VVN down RP Ratsey NP set VVD up RP the DT headstone NN with IN the DT poetry NN carved VVD on IN it PP . SENT But CC Maskew NP , , through IN not RB going VVG to TO church NN , , never RB saw VVD the DT stone NN for IN weeks NNS , , until IN one CD morning NN , , walking VVG through IN the DT churchyard NN , , he PP lighted JJ on IN it PP , , and CC knew VVD the DT verses NNS for IN Mr NP Glennie's NP . SENT So IN twas NNS to TO have VH it PP out RB with IN the DT parson NN that IN he PP had VHD come VVN to TO school VV this DT day NN . SENT and CC though IN we PP did VVD not RB know VV so RB much RB then RB , , yet RB guessed VVD from IN his PP$ presence NN that IN something NN was VBD in IN the DT wind NN , , and CC could MD read VV in IN his PP$ face NN that IN he PP was VBD very RB angry JJ . SENT Now RB , , for IN all PDT that DT we PP hated VVN Maskew NP , , yet RB were VBD we PP glad JJ enough RB to TO see VV him PP there RB , , as IN hoping VVG for IN something NN strange JJ to TO vary VV the DT sameness NN of IN school NN , , and CC scenting VVG a DT disturbance NN in IN the DT air NN . SENT Only RB Grace NP was VBD ill JJ at IN ease NN for IN fear NN her PP$ father NN should MD say VV something NN unseemly JJ , , and CC kept VVD her PP$ head NN down RB with IN shocks NNS of IN hair NN falling VVG over IN her PP$ book NN , , though IN I PP could MD see VV her PP$ blushing VVG between IN them PP . SENT So RB in IN vapours NNS Maskew NP , , and CC with IN an DT angry JJ glance NN about IN him PP makes VVZ straight RB for IN the DT desk NN where WRB our PP$ master NN sits VVZ at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT room NN . SENT For IN a DT moment NN Mr NP Glennie NP , , being VBG shortsighted JJ , , did VVD not RB see VV who WP twas NNS . SENT but CC as IN his PP$ visitor NN drew VVD near RB , , rose VVD courteously RB to TO greet VV him PP . SENT Good JJ day NN to TO you PP , , Mister NP Maskew NP , , says VVZ he PP , , holding VVG out RP his PP$ band NN . SENT But CC Maskew NP puts VVZ his PP$ arms NNS behind IN his PP$ back NN and CC bubbles NNS out RP , , Hold VV not RB out IN your PP$ hand NN to TO me PP lest IN I PP spit VVD on IN it PP . SENT tis NNS like IN your PP$ snivelling VVG cant NN to TO write VV sweet JJ psalms NNS for IN smuggling NN rogues NNS and CC try VVP to TO frighten VV honest JJ men NNS with IN your PP$ judgements NNS . SENT At IN first JJ Mr NP Glennie NP did VVD not RB know VV what WP the DT other JJ would MD be VB at IN , , and CC afterwards RB understanding NN , , turned VVD very RB pale JJ . SENT but CC said VVD as IN a DT minister NN he PP would MD never RB be VB backward RB in IN reproving VVG those DT whom WP he PP considered VVD in IN the DT wrong JJ , , whether IN from IN the DT pulpit NN or CC from IN the DT gravestone NN . SENT Then RB Maskew NP flies VVZ into IN a DT great JJ passion NN , , and CC pours VVZ out RP many JJ vile JJ and CC insolent JJ words NNS , , saying VVG Mr NP Glennie NP is VBZ in IN league NN with IN the DT smugglers NNS and CC fattens VVZ on IN their PP$ crimes NNS . SENT that IN the DT poetry NN is VBZ a DT libel NN . SENT and CC that IN he PP , , Maskew NP , , will MD have VH the DT law NN of IN him PP for IN calumny NN . SENT After IN that IN he PP took VVD Grace NP by IN the DT arm NN , , and CC bade VVD her PP get VV hat NN and CC cape NN and CC come VV with IN him PP . SENT For IN , , says VVZ he PP , , I PP will MD not RB have VH thee NP taught VVD any DT more JJR by IN a DT psalm NN singing NN hypocrite NN that WDT calls VVZ thy JJR father NN murderer NN . SENT And CC all PDT the DT while IN he PP kept VVD drawing VVG up RP closer RBR to TO Mr NP Glennie NP , , until IN the DT two CD stood VVD very RB near IN each DT other JJ . SENT There EX was VBD a DT great JJ difference NN between IN them PP . SENT the DT one CD short JJ and CC blustering VVG , , with IN a DT red JJ face NN turned VVD up RP . SENT the DT other JJ tall JJ and CC craning VVG down RP , , ill RB clad JJ , , ill JJ fed NN , , and CC pale JJ . SENT Maskew NP had VHD in IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN a DT basket NN , , with IN which WDT he PP went VVD marketing NN of IN mornings NNS , , for IN he PP made VVD his PP$ own JJ purchases NNS , , and CC liked VVD fish NN , , as IN being VBG cheaper JJR than IN meat NN . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN chaffering VVG with IN the DT fishwives NNS this DT very JJ day NN , , and CC was VBD bringing VVG back RB his PP$ provend NN with IN him PP when WRB he PP visited VVD our PP$ school NN . SENT Then RB he PP said VVD to TO Mr NP Glennie NP . SENT Now RB , , Sir NP Parson NP , , the DT law NN has VHZ given VVN into IN your PP$ fool's JJ hands NNS a DT power NN over IN this DT churchyard NN , , and CC tis NNS your PP$ trade NN to TO stop VV unseemly JJ headlines NNS from IN being VBG set VVN up RP within IN its PP$ walls NNS , , or CC once RB set VVN up RP , , to TO turn VV them PP out RP forthwith RB . SENT So RB I PP give VVP you PP a DT week's JJ grace NN , , and CC if IN tomorrow NN sennight NN yon NN stone NN be VB not RB gone VVN , , I PP will MD have VH it PP up RB and CC flung VVN in IN pieces NNS outside IN the DT wall NN . SENT Mr NP Glennie NP answered VVD him PP in IN a DT low JJ voice NN , , but CC quite RB clear JJ , , so RB that IN we PP could MD hear VV where WRB we PP sat VVD . SENT I PP can MD neither RB turn VV the DT stone NN out IN myself PP nor CC stop VV you PP from IN turning VVG it PP out RP if IN you PP so RB mind VV . SENT but CC if IN you PP do VVP this DT thing NN , , and CC dishonour VV the DT graveyard NN , , there EX is VBZ One CD stronger JJR than IN either CC you PP or CC I PP that RB must MD be VB reckoned VVN with IN . SENT I PP knew VVD afterwards RB that IN he PP meant VVD the DT Almighty JJ , , but CC thought VVD then RB that IN twas NNS of IN Elzevir NP he PP spoke VVD . SENT and CC so RB , , perhaps RB , , did VVD Mr NP Maskew NP , , for IN he PP fell VVD into IN a DT worse JJR rage NN , , thrust VVD his PP$ hand NN in IN the DT basket NN , , whipped VVN out IN a DT great JJ sole NN he PP had VHD there RB , , and CC in IN a DT twinkling VVG dashes NNS it PP in IN Mr NP Glennie's NP face NN , , with IN a DT Then RB , , take VV that IN for IN an DT unmannerly JJ parson NN , , for IN I PP would MD not RB foul VV my PP$ fist NN with IN your PP$ mealy JJ chops NNS . SENT But CC to TO see VV that WDT stirred VVD my PP$ choler NN , , for IN Mr NP Glennie NP was VBD weak JJ as IN wax NN , , and CC would MD never RB have VH held VVN up RP his PP$ hand NN to TO stop VV a DT blow NN , , even RB were VBD he PP strong JJ as IN Goliath NN . SENT So RB I PP was VBD for IN setting VVG on IN Maskew NP , , and CC being VBG a DT stout JJ lad NN for IN my PP$ age NN , , could MD have VH had VHD him PP on IN the DT floor NN as IN easy JJ as IN a DT baby NN . SENT but CC as IN I PP rose VVD from IN my PP$ seat NN , , I PP saw VVD he PP held VVD Grace NP by IN the DT hand NN , , and CC so RB hung VVD back RB for IN a DT moment NN , , and CC before IN I PP got VVD my PP$ thoughts NNS together RB he PP was VBD gone VVN , , and CC I PP saw VVD the DT tail NN of IN Grace's NP cape NN whisk NN round NN the DT screen NN door NN . SENT A DT sole NN is VBZ at IN the DT best JJS an DT ugly JJ thing NN to TO have VH in IN one's NNS face VVP , , and CC this DT sole NN was VBD larger JJR than IN most JJS , , for IN Maskew NP took VVD care NN to TO get VV what WP he PP could MD for IN his PP$ money NN , , so RB it PP went VVD with IN a DT loud JJ smack RB on IN Mr NP Glennie's NP cheek NN , , and CC then RB fell VVD with IN another DT smack RB on IN the DT floor NN . SENT At IN this DT we PP all RB laughed VVD , , as IN children NNS will MD , , and CC Mr NP Glennie NP did VVD not RB check VV us PP , , but CC went VVD back RB and CC sat VVD very RB quiet JJ at IN his PP$ desk NN . SENT and CC soon RB I PP was VBD sorry JJ I PP had VHD laughed VVN , , for IN he PP locked VVD sad JJ , , with IN his PP$ face NN sanded VVD and CC a DT great JJ red JJ patch NN on IN one CD side NN , , and CC beside RB that IN the DT fin NN had VHD scratched VVN him PP and CC made VVD a DT blood NN drop NN trickle VV down RP his PP$ cheek NN . SENT A DT few JJ minutes NNS later RBR the DT thin JJ voice NN of IN the DT almshouse NN clock NN said VVD twelve NN , , and CC away RB walked VVD Mr NP Glennie NP without IN his PP$ usual JJ Good JJ day NN , , children NNS , , and CC there EX was VBD the DT sole JJ left NN lying VVG on IN the DT dusty JJ floor NN in IN front NN of IN his PP$ desk NN . SENT It PP seemed VVD a DT shame NN so IN fine NN a DT fish NN should MD be VB wasted VVN , , so RB I PP picked VVD it PP up RP and CC slipped VVD it PP in IN my PP$ desk NN , , sending VVG Fred NP Burt NP to TO get VV his PP$ mother's JJ gridiron NN that IN we PP might MD grill VV it PP on IN the DT schoolroom NN fire NN . SENT While IN he PP was VBD gone VVN I PP went VVD out RP to TO the DT court NN to TO play VV , , and CC had VHD not RB been VBN there RB five CD minutes NNS when WRB back RB comes VVZ Maskew NP through IN our PP$ playground NN without IN Grace NP , , and CC goes VVZ into IN the DT schoolroom NN . SENT But CC in IN the DT screen NN at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT room NN was VBD a DT chink NN , , against IN which WDT we PP used VVD to TO hold VV our PP$ fingers NNS on IN bright JJ days NNS for IN the DT sun NN to TO shine VV through RP , , and CC show VV the DT blood NN pink JJ . SENT so RB up IN I PP slipped VVD and CC fixed VVD my PP$ eye NN to TO the DT hole NN , , wanting VVG to TO know VV what WP he PP was VBD at IN . SENT He PP had VHD his PP$ basket NN with IN him PP , , and CC I PP soon RB saw VVD he PP had VHD come VVN back RB for IN the DT sole JJ , , not RB having VHG the DT heart NN to TO leave VV so RB good JJ a DT bit NN of IN fish NN . SENT But CC look VV where WRB he PP would MD , , he PP could MD not RB find VV it PP , , for IN he PP never RB searched VVD my PP$ desk NN , , and CC had VHD to TO go VV off RP within IN a DT soar VVP countenance NN . SENT but CC Fred NP Burt NP and CC I PP cooked VVN the DT sole JJ , , and CC found VVD it PP well RB flavoured VVD , , for IN all DT it PP had VHD given VVN so RB much JJ pain NN to TO Mr NP Glennie NP . SENT After IN that DT Grace NP came VVD no RB more JJR to TO school NN , , both CC because IN her PP$ father NN had VHD said VVN she PP should MD not RB , , and CC because IN site NN was VBD herself PP ashamed JJ to TO go VV back RB after IN what WP Maskew NP had VHD done VVN to TO Mr NP Glennie NP . SENT And CC then RB it PP was VBD that IN I PP took VVD to TO wandering VVG much RB in IN the DT Manor NP woods NNS , , having VHG no DT fear NN of IN man NN traps NNS , , for IN I PP knew VVD their PP$ place NN as RB soon RB as IN they PP were VBD put VVN down RP , , but CC often RB catching VVG sight NN of IN Grace NP , , and CC sometimes RB finding VVG occasion NN to TO talk VV with IN her PP . SENT Thus RB time NN passed VVN , , and CC I PP lived VVD with IN Elzevir NP at IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , still RB going VVG to TO school NN of IN mornings NNS , , but CC spending VVG the DT afternoons NNS in IN fishing NN , , or CC in IN helping VVG him PP in IN the DT garden NN , , or CC with IN the DT boats NNS . SENT As RB soon RB as IN I PP got VVD to TO know VV him PP well RB , , I PP begged VVD him PP to TO let VV me PP help VV run VV the DT cargoes NNS , , but CC he PP refused VVD , , saying VVG I PP was VBD yet RB too RB young JJ , , and CC must MD not RB come VV into IN mischief NN . SENT Yet RB , , later RBR , , yielding VVG to TO my PP$ importunity NN , , he PP consented VVD . SENT and CC more JJR than IN one CD dark JJ night NN I PP was VBD in IN the DT landing NN boats NNS that WDT unburdened VVD the DT lugger NN , , tough JJ I PP could MD never RB ring VV myself PP to TO enter VV the DT Mohune NP vault NN again RB , , but CC would MD stand VV as IN sentry NN at IN the DT passage NN mouth NN . SENT And CC all PDT the DT while IN I PP had VHD round NN my PP$ neck NN Colonel NP John NP Mohune's NP locket NN , , and CC at IN first JJ wore VVD it PP next IN myself PP , , but CC finding VVG it PP black JJ the DT skin NN , , put VVD it PP between IN shirt NN and CC body NN jacket NN . SENT And CC there RB by IN dint NN of IN wear NN it PP grew VVD less RBR black JJ , , and CC showed VVD a DT little JJ of IN the DT metal NN underneath IN , , and CC at IN last JJ I NN took VVD to TO polishing VVG it PP at IN odd JJ times NNS , , until IN it PP came VVD out RP quite RB white JJ and CC shiny JJ , , like IN the DT pure JJ silver NN that IN it PP was VBD . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD seen VVN this DT locket NN when WRB he PP put VVP me PP to TO bed NN the DT first JJ time NN I PP came VVD to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC afterwards RB I PP told VVD him PP whence RB I PP got VVD it PP . SENT but CC though IN we PP had VHD it PP out RB more RBR than IN once RB of IN an DT evening NN , , we PP could MD never RB come VV at IN any DT hidden JJ meaning NN . SENT Indeed RB , , we PP scarce JJ tried VVN to TO , , judging VVG it PP to TO be VB certainly RB a DT sacred JJ charm NN to TO keep VV evil JJ spirits NNS from IN Blackbeard's NP body NN . SENT An DT Auction NN What WP if IN my PP$ houses NNS be VB troubled VVN with IN a DT rat NN , , And CC I PP be VB pleased VVN to TO give VV ten CD thousand CD ducats NNS To TO have VH it PP baned VVN Shakespeare NP One CD evening NN in IN March NP , , when WRB the DT days NNS were VBD lengthening VVG fast RB , , there EX came VVD a DT messenger NN from IN Dorchester NP , , and CC brought VVD printed JJ notices NNS for IN fixing VVG to TO the DT shutters NNS of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC to TO the DT church NN door NN , , which WDT said VVD that IN in IN a DT week's JJ time NN the DT bailiff NN of IN the DT duchy NN of IN Cornwall NP would MD visit VV Moonfleet NP . SENT This DT bailiff NN was VBD an DT important JJ person NN , , and CC his PP$ visits NNS stood VVD as IN events NNS in IN village NN history NN . SENT Once RB in IN five CD years NNS he PP made VVD a DT perambulation NN , , or CC journey NN , , through IN the DT whole JJ duchy NN , , inspecting VVG all PDT the DT Royal NP property NN , , and CC arranging VVG for IN new JJ leases NNS . SENT His PP$ visits NNS to TO Moonfleet NP were VBD generally RB short JJ enough RB , , for IN owing VVG to TO the DT Mohunes NP owning VVG all PDT the DT land NN , , the DT only JJ duchy NN estate NN there RB was VBD the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC the DT only JJ duty NN of IN the DT bailiff NN to TO renew VV that IN five CD year NN lease NN , , under IN which WDT Blocks NNS had VHD held VVN the DT inn NN , , father NN and CC son NN , , for IN generations NNS . SENT But CC for IN all PDT that DT , , the DT business NN was VBD not RB performed VVN without IN ceremony NN , , for IN there EX was VBD a DT solemn JJ show NN of IN putting VVG up RP the DT lease NN of IN the DT inn NN to TO the DT highest JJS bidder NN , , though IN it PP was VBD well RB understood VVN that IN no DT one NN except IN Elzevir NP would MD make VV an DT offer NN . SENT So RB one CD morning NN , , a DT week NN later RBR , , I PP went VVD up RP to TO the DT top JJ end NN of IN the DT village NN to TO watch VV for IN the DT bailiff's JJ postchaise NN , , and CC about IN eleven NN of IN the DT forenoon NN saw VVD it PP coming VVG down RP the DT hill NN with IN four CD horses NNS and CC two CD postillions NNS . SENT Presently RB it PP came VVD past JJ , , and CC I PP saw VVD there EX were VBD two CD men NNS in IN it PP a DT clerk NN sitting VVG with IN his PP$ back NN to TO the DT horses NNS , , and CC in IN the DT seat NN opposite IN a DT little JJ man NN in IN a DT periwig NN , , whom WP 1 LS took VVD for IN the DT bailiff NN . SENT Then RB I PP ran VVD down RP to TO my PP$ aunt's NNS house NN , , for IN Elzevir NP had VHD asked VVN me PP to TO beg VV one CD of IN her PP$ best JJS winter NN candles NNS for IN a DT purpose NN which WDT I PP will MD explain VV presently RB . SENT I PP had VHD not RB seen VVN Aunt NN Jane NP , , except IN in IN church NN , , since IN the DT day NN that IN she PP dismissed VVD me PP , , but CC she PP was VBD no RB stiffer JJR than IN usual JJ , , and CC gave VVD me PP the DT candle NN readily RB enough RB . SENT There RB , , she PP said VVD , , take VV it PP , , and CC I PP wish VVP it PP may MD bring VV light NN into IN your PP$ dark JJ heart NN , , and CC show VV you PP what WP a DT wicked JJ thing NN it PP is VBZ to TO leave VV your PP$ own JJ kith NN and CC kin NN and CC go VV to TO dwell VV in IN a DT tavern NN . SENT I PP was VBD for IN saying VVG that IN it PP was VBD kith NN and CC kin NN that WDT left VVD me PP , , and CC not RB I NN them PP . SENT and CC as RB for IN living VVG in IN a DT tavern NN , , it PP was VBD better RBR to TO live VV there RB than IN nowhere RB at IN all DT , , as IN she PP would MD wish VV me PP to TO do VV in IN turning VVG me PP out RP of IN her PP$ house NN . SENT but CC did VVD not RB , , and CC only RB thanked VVD her PP for IN the DT candle NN , , and CC was VBD off RB . SENT When WRB I PP came VVD to TO the DT inn NN , , there EX was VBD the DT postchaise NN in IN front NN of IN the DT door NN , , the DT horses NNS being VBG led VVN away RB to TO bait NN , , and CC a DT little JJ group NN of IN villagers NNS standing VVG round NN . SENT for IN though IN the DT ion NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT was VBD in IN itself PP a DT trite JJ thing NN with IN a DT foregone JJ conclusion NN , , yet RB the DT bailiff's NNS visit VVP a DT I NN ways NNS stirred VVD some DT show NN of IN interest NN . SENT There EX were VBD a DT few JJ children NNS with IN their PP$ noses NNS flattened VVN against IN the DT windows NNS of IN the DT parlour NN , , and CC inside RB were VBD Mr NP Bailiff NP and CC Mr NP Clerk NP hard RB at IN work NN on IN their PP$ dinner NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Bailiff NP ho NP was VBD , , as IN I PP guessed VVD , , the DT little JJ man NN in IN the DT periwig NN , , sat VVD at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT table NN , , and CC Mr NP Clerk NP sat VVD at IN the DT bottom NN , , and CC on IN chairs NNS were VBD placed VVN their PP$ hats NNS , , and CC travelling VVG cloaks NNS , , and CC bundles NNS of IN papers NNS tied VVN together RB with IN green JJ tape NN . SENT You PP may MD be VB sure JJ that IN Elzevir NP had VHD a DT good JJ dinner NN for IN them PP , , with IN hot JJ rabbit NN pie NN and CC cold JJ round NN of IN brawn NN , , and CC a DT piece NN of IN blue JJ vinny NN , , which WDT Mr NP Bailiff NP ate VVD heartily RB , , but CC his PP$ clerk NN would MD not RB touch VV , , saying VVG he PP had VHD as RB lief RB chew VV soap NN . SENT There EX was VBD also RB a DT bottle NN of IN Ararat NP milk NN , , and CC a DT flagon NN of IN ale NN , , for IN we PP were VBD afraid JJ to TO set VV French JJ wines NNS before IN them PP , , lest IN they PP should MD fall VV to TO wondering VVG how WRB they PP were VBD come VVN by IN . SENT Elzevir NP took VVD the DT candle NN , , chiding VVG me PP a DT little JJ for IN being VBG late JJ , , and CC set VVD it PP in IN a DT brass NN candlestick NN in IN the DT middle NN of IN the DT table NN . SENT Then RB Mr NP Clerk NP takes VVZ a DT little JJ rule NN from IN his PP$ pocket NN , , measured VVD an DT inch NN down RB on IN the DT candle NN , , sticks VVZ into IN the DT grease NN at IN that DT point NN a DT scarf NN pin NN with IN an DT onyx NN head NN that IN Elzevir NP lent VVD him PP , , and CC lights NNS the DT wick NN . SENT Now RB the DT reason NN of IN this DT was VBD , , that IN the DT custom NN ran VVD in IN Moonfleet NP when WRB either DT land NN or CC lease NN was VBD put VVN up RP to TO bidding NN , , to TO stick VV a DT pin NN in IN a DT candle NN . SENT and CC so RB long RB as IN the DT pin NN held VVD firm NN , , it PP was VBD open JJ to TO any DT to TO make VV a DT better JJR offer NN , , but CC when WRB the DT flame NN burnt VVN down RP and CC the DT pin NN fell VVD out RP , , then RB land NN or CC lease NN fell VVD to TO the DT last JJ bidder NN . SENT So RB after IN dinner NN was VBD over IN and CC the DT table NN cleared VVD , , Mr NP Clerk NP takes VVZ out RP a DT roll NN of IN papers NNS and CC reads VVZ a DT legal JJ description NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , calling VVG it PP the DT Mohune NP Arms NP , , an DT excellent JJ messuage NN or CC tenement NN now RB used VVN as IN a DT tavern NN , , and CC speaking VVG of IN the DT convenient JJ paddocks NNS or CC parcels NNS of IN grazing NN land NN at IN the DT back NN of IN it PP , , called VVD Moons NP lease NN , , amounting VVG to TO sixteen CD acres NNS more JJR or CC less JJR . SENT Then RB he PP invites VVZ the DT company NN to TO make VV an DT offer NN of IN rent NN for IN such PDT a DT desirable JJ property NN under IN a DT five CD years NNS lease NN , , and CC as IN Elzevir NP and CC I PP are VBP the DT only JJ company NN present NN , , the DT bidding NN is VBZ soon RB done VVN . SENT for IN Elzevir NP offers VVZ a DT rent NN of IN 12 CD pounds NNS a DT year NN , , which WDT has VHZ always RB been VBN the DT value NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT The DT clerk NN makes VVZ a DT note NN of IN this DT . SENT but CC the DT business NN is VBZ not RB over IN yet RB , , for IN we PP must MD wait VV till IN the DT pin NN drops VVZ out RP of IN the DT candle NN before IN the DT lease NN is VBZ finally RB made VVN out RP . SENT So IN the DT men NNS fell VVD to TO smoking NN to TO pass VV the DT time NN , , till IN there EX could MD not RB have VH been VBN more JJR than IN ten CD minutes NNS candle VV to TO burn VV , , and CC Mr NP Bailiff NP with IN a DT glass NN of IN Ararat NP milk NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , was VBD saying VVG , , Tis NNS a DT curious JJ and CC fine RB tap VV of IN Hollands NPS you PP keep VV here RB , , Master NP Block NP , , when WRB in RB walked VVD Mr NP Maskew NP . SENT A DT thunderbolt NN would MD not RB have VH astonished VVN me PP so RB much RB as RB did VVD his PP$ appearance NN , , and CC Elzevir's NP face NN grew VVD black JJ as IN night NN . SENT but CC the DT bailiff NN and CC clerk NN showed VVD no DT surprise NN , , not RB knowing VVG the DT terms NNS on IN which WDT persons NNS in IN our PP$ village NN stood VVD to TO one CD another DT , , and CC thinking VVG it PP natural JJ that IN someone NN should MD come VV in IN to TO see VV the DT pin NN drop NN , , and CC the DT end NN of IN an DT ancient JJ custom NN . SENT Indeed RB , , Maskew NP seemed VVD to TO know VV the DT bailiff NN , , for IN he PP passed VVD the DT time NN of IN day NN with IN him PP , , and CC was VBD then RB for IN sitting VVG down RP at IN the DT table NN without IN taking VVG any DT notice NN of IN Elzevir NP or CC me PP . SENT But CC just RB as IN he PP began VVD to TO seat NN himself PP , , Block NP shouted VVD out RP , , You PP are VBP no DT welcome JJ visitor NN in IN my PP$ house NN , , and CC I PP would MD sooner RB see VV your PP$ back RB than IN see VV your PP$ face NN , , but CC sit VVP at IN this DT table NN you PP shall MD not RB . SENT I PP knew VVD what WP he PP meant VVD . SENT for IN on IN that DT table NN they PP had VHD laid VVN out RP David's NP body NN , , and CC with IN that WDT he PP struck VVD his PP$ fist NN upon IN the DT board NN so RB smart JJ as RB to TO make VV the DT bailiff NN jump NN and CC nearly RB bring VV the DT pin NN out RP of IN the DT candle NN . SENT Heyday NN , , sirs NNS , , says VVZ Mr NP Bailiff NP , , astonished VVD , , let VVD us PP have VHP no DT brawling VVG here RB , , the DT more RBR so RB as IN this DT worshipful JJ gentleman NN is VBZ a DT magistrate NN and CC something NN of IN a DT friend NN of IN mine NN . SENT Yet CC Maskew NP refrained VVN from IN sitting VVG , , but CC stood VVD by IN the DT bailiff's JJ chair NN , , turning VVG white JJ , , and CC not RB red JJ , , as IN he PP did VVD with IN Mr NP Glennie NP . SENT and CC muttered VVN something NN , , that WDT he PP had VHD as RB lief RB stand VVP as RB sit VV , , and CC that IN it PP should MD soon RB be VB Block's NP turn VV to TO ask VV sitting VVG room NN of IN him PP . SENT I PP was VBD wondering VVG what WP possibly RB could MD have VH brought VVN Maskew NP there RB , , when WRB the DT bailiff NN who WP was VBD ill JJ at IN ease NN , , said VVD Come VVN , , Mr NP Clerk NP , , the DT pin NN hath VHZ but CC another DT minute's NNS hold VVP . SENT rehearse VV what WP has VHZ been VBN done VVN , , for IN I PP must MD get VV this DT lease NN delivered VVN and CC off RB to TO Bridport NP , , where WRB much JJ business NN waits VVZ . SENT So IN the DT clerk NN read VVN in IN a DT singsong JJ voice NN that IN the DT property NN of IN the DT duchy NN of IN Cornwall NP , , called VVD the DT Mohune NP Arms NP , , an DT inn NN or CC tavern NN , , with IN all PDT its PP$ land NN , , tenements NNS , , and CC appurtenances NNS , , situate JJ in IN the DT Parish NP of IN St NP Sebastian NP , , Moonfleet NP , , having VHG been VBN offered VVN on IN lease NN for IN five CD years NNS , , would MD be VB let VVN to TO Elzevir NP Block NP at IN a DT rent NN of IN 12 CD pounds NNS per IN annum NN , , unless IN anyone NN offered VVD a DT higher JJR rent NN before IN the DT pin NN fell VVD from IN the DT candle NN . SENT There EX was VBD no DT one NN to TO make VV another DT offer NN , , and CC the DT bailiff NN said VVD to TO Elzevir NP , , Tell VV them PP to TO have VH the DT horses NNS round NN , , the DT pin NN will MD be VB out RP in IN a DT minute NN , , and CC twill VV save VV time NN . SENT So IN Elzevir NP gave VVD the DT order NN , , and CC then RB we PP all RB stood VVD round NN in IN silence NN , , waiting VVG for IN the DT pin NN to TO fall VV . SENT The DT grease NN had VHD burnt VVN down RP to TO the DT mark NN , , or CC almost RB below IN it PP , , as IN it PP appeared VVD . SENT but CC just RB where WRB the DT pin NN stuck VVD in IN there EX was VBD a DT little JJ lump NN of IN harder JJR tallow NN that WDT held VVD bravely RB out RB , , refusing VVG to TO be VB melted VVN . SENT The DT bailiff NN gave VVD a DT stamp NN of IN impatience NN with IN his PP$ foot NN under IN the DT table NN as IN though IN he PP hoped VVD thus RB to TO shake VV out RP the DT pin NN , , and CC then RB a DT little JJ dry JJ voice NN came VVD from IN Maskew NP , , saying VVG I PP offer VVP 13 CD pounds NNS a DT year NN for IN the DT inn NN . SENT This DT fell VVD upon IN us PP with IN so RB much JJ surprise NN , , that IN all DT looked VVN round NN , , seeking VVG as IN it PP were VBD some DT other JJ speaker NN , , and CC never RB thinking VVG that IN it PP could MD be VB Maskew NP . SENT Elzevir NP was VBD the DT first JJ , , I PP believe VVP , , to TO fully RB understand VV twas NNS he PP . SENT and CC without IN turning VVG to TO look VV at IN bailiff NN or CC Maskew NP , , but CC having VHG his PP$ elbows NNS on IN the DT table NN , , his PP$ face NN between IN his PP$ hands NNS , , and CC looking VVG straight RB out RB to TO sea NN , , said VVD in IN a DT sturdy JJ voice NN , , I PP offer VVP 20 CD pounds NNS . SENT The DT words NNS were VBD scarce JJ out IN of IN his PP$ mouth NN when WRB Maskew NP caps NNS them PP with IN 21 CD pounds NNS , , and CC so RB in IN less JJR than IN a DT minute NN the DT rent NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT was VBD near RB doubled VVN . SENT Then RB the DT bailiff NN looked VVD from IN one CD to TO the DT other JJ , , not RB knowing VVG what WP to TO make VV of IN it PP all DT , , nor CC whether IN twas NNS comedy NN or CC serious JJ , , and CC said VVD Kind NP sir NN , , I PP warn VVP ye NP not RB to TO trifle VV . SENT I PP have VHP no DT time NN to TO waste VV in IN April NP fooling NN , , and CC he PP who WP makes VVZ offers NNS in IN sport NN will MD have VH to TO stand VV to TO them PP in IN earnest NN . SENT But CC there EX was VBD no DT lack NN of IN earnest NN in IN one CD at IN least JJS of IN the DT men NNS that IN he PP had VHD before IN him PP , , and CC the DT voice NN with IN which WDT Elzevir NP said VVD 30 CD pounds NNS was VBD still RB sturdy JJ . SENT Maskew NP called VVD 31 CD pounds NNS and CC 41 CD pounds NNS , , and CC Elzevir NP 40 CD pounds NNS and CC 50 CD pounds NNS and CC then RB I PP looked VVD at IN the DT candle NN , , and CC saw VVD that IN the DT head NN of IN the DT pin NN was VBD no RB longer JJR level NN , , it PP had VHD sink NN a DT little JJ a DT very RB little JJ . SENT The DT clerk NN awoke VVD from IN his PP$ indifference NN , , and CC was VBD making VVG notes NNS of IN the DT bids NNS with IN a DT squeaking VVG quill NN , , the DT bailiff NN frowned VVN as IN being VBG puzzled VVN , , and CC thinking VVG that DT noise NN had VHD a DT right NN to TO puzzle VV him PP . SENT As RB for IN me PP , , I PP could MD not RB sit VV still RB , , but CC got VVD on IN my PP$ feet NNS , , if IN so RB I PP night RB better RBR bear VV the DT suspense NN . SENT for IN I PP understood VVD now RB that IN Maskew NP had VHD made VVN up RP his PP$ mind NN to TO turn VV Elzevir NP out RP , , and CC that IN Elzevir NP was VBD fighting VVG for IN his PP$ home NN . SENT His PP$ home NN , , and CC had VHD he PP not RB made VVD it PP my PP$ home NN too RB , , and CC were VBD we PP both CC to TO be VB made VVN outcasts NNS to TO please VV the DT spite NN of IN this DT mean JJ little JJ man NN . SENT There EX were VBD some DT more JJR bids NNS , , and CC then RB I PP knew VVD that IN Maskew NP was VBD saying VVG 91 CD , , and CC saw VVD the DT head NN of IN the DT pin NN was VBD lower JJR . SENT the DT hard JJ lump NN of IN tallow NN in IN Aunt NN Jane's NP candle NN was VBD thawing VVG . SENT The DT bailiff NN struck VVD in IN . SENT Are VBP ye NP mad JJ , , sirs NNS , , and CC you PP , , Master NP Block NP , , save VV your PP$ breath NN , , and CC spare VV your PP$ money NN . SENT and CC if IN this DT worshipful JJ gentleman NN must MD become VV inn NN keeper NN at IN any DT price NN , , let VVD him PP have VHP the DT place NN in IN the DT Devil's NP name NN , , and CC I PP will MD give VV thee NP the DT Mermaid NN , , at IN Bridport NP , , with IN a DT snug JJ parlour NN , , and CC ten CD times NNS the DT trade NN of IN this DT . SENT Elzevir NP seemed VVD not RB to TO hear VV what WP he PP said VVD , , but CC only RB called VVN out IN 100 CD , , with IN his PP$ face NN still RB looking VVG out RP to TO sea NN , , and CC the DT same JJ sturdiness NN in IN his PP$ voice NN . SENT Then RB Maskew NP tried VVD a DT spring NN , , and CC went VVD to TO 120 CD , , and CC Elzevir NP capped VVD him PP with IN 130 CD , , and CC 140 CD , , 150 CD , , 160 CD , , 170 CD followed VVD quick JJ . SENT My PP$ breath NN came VVD so RB fast RB that IN I PP was VBD almost RB giddy JJ , , and CC I PP had VHD to TO clench VV my PP$ hands NNS to TO remind VV myself PP of IN where WRB I PP was VBD , , and CC what WP was VBD going VVG on RP . SENT The DT bidders NNS too RB were VBD breathing VVG hard RB , , Elzevir NP had VHD taken VVN his PP$ head NN from IN his PP$ hands NNS , , and CC the DT eyes NNS of IN all DT were VBD on IN the DT pin NN . SENT The DT lump NN of IN tallow NN was VBD worn VVN down RP now RB . SENT it PP was VBD hard JJ to TO say VV why WRB the DT pin NN did VVD not RB fall VV . SENT Maskew NP gulped VVD out IN 180 CD , , and CC Elzevir NP said VVD 190 CD , , and CC then RB the DT pin NN gave VVD a DT lurch NN , , and CC I PP thought VVD the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT was VBD saved VVN , , though RB at IN the DT price NN of IN ruin VV . SENT No UH . SENT the DT pin NN had VHD not RB fallen VVN , , there EX was VBD a DT film NN that WDT held VVD it PP by IN the DT point NN , , one CD second NN , , only RB one CD second NN . SENT Elzevir's NP breath NN , , which WDT was VBD ready JJ to TO outbid VV whatever WDT Maskew NN said VVD , , caught VVN in IN his PP$ throat NN with IN the DT catching VVG pin NN , , and CC Maskew NP sighed VVD out IN 200 CD , , before IN the DT pin NN pattered VVN on IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT brass NN candlestick NN . SENT The DT clerk NN forgot VVD his PP$ master's NNS presence NN and CC shut VV his PP$ notebook NN with IN a DT bang NN , , Congratulate VV you PP , , sir NN , , says VVZ he PP , , quite RB pert JJ to TO Maskew NP . SENT you PP are VBP the DT landlord NN of IN the DT poorest JJS pothouse NN in IN the DT Duchy NN at IN 200 CD a DT year NN . SENT The DT bailiff NN paid VVD no RB heed VV to TO what WP his PP$ man NN did VVD , , but CC took VVD his PP$ periwig NN off RP and CC wiped VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP hanged VVN , , he PP said VVD . SENT and CC so RB the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT was VBD lost VVN . SENT Just RB as IN the DT last JJ bid NN was VBD given VVN , , Elzevir NP half NN rose VVD from IN his PP$ chair NN , , and CC for IN a DT moment NN I PP expected VVD to TO see VV him PP spring NN like IN a DT wild JJ beast NN on IN Maskew NP . SENT but CC he PP said VVD nothing NN , , and CC sat VVD down RB again RB with IN the DT same JJ stolid JJ look NN on IN his PP$ face NN . SENT And CC , , indeed RB , , it PP was VBD perhaps RB well RB that IN he PP thus RB thought VVD better JJR of IN it PP , , for IN Maskew NP stuck VVD his PP$ hand NN into IN his PP$ bosom NN as IN the DT other JJ rose NN . SENT and CC though IN he PP withdrew VVD it PP again RB when WRB Elzevir NP got VVD back RB to TO his PP$ chair NN , , yet RB the DT front NN of IN his PP$ waistcoat NN was VBD a DT little RB bulged VVN , , and CC , , looking VVG side NN ways NNS , , I PP saw VVD the DT silver NN shod VVD butt NN of IN a DT pistol NN nestling VVG far RB down RB against IN his PP$ white JJ shirt NN . SENT The DT bailiff NN was VBD vexed VVN , , I PP think VVP , , that IN he PP had VHD been VBN betrayed VVN into IN such JJ strong JJ words NNS . SENT for IN he PP tried VVD at IN once RB to TO put VV on IN as RB indifferent JJ an DT air NN as RB might MD be VB , , saying VVG in IN dry JJ tones NNS , , Well RB , , gentlemen NNS , , there EX seems VVZ to TO be VB here RB some DT personal JJ matter NN to TO which WDT I PP shall MD not RB attempt VV to TO spy VV . SENT Two CD hundred CD pounds NNS more JJR or CC less JJR is VBZ but CC a DT flea NN bite NN to TO the DT Duchy NN . SENT and CC if IN you PP , , sir NN , , turning VVG to TO Maskew NP , , wish VVP later RBR on IN to TO change VV your PP$ mind NN , , and CC be VB quit VVN of IN the DT bargain NN , , I PP shall MD not RB be VB the DT man NN to TO stand VV in IN your PP$ way NN . SENT In IN any DT case NN , , I PP imagine VVP twill NN be VB time NN enough RB to TO seal VV the DT lease NN if IN I PP send VVP it PP from IN London NP . SENT I PP knew VVD he PP said VVD this DT , , and CC hinted VVD at IN delay NN as IN wishing VVG to TO do VV Elzevir NP a DT good JJ turn NN . SENT for IN his PP$ clerk NN had VHD the DT lease NN already RB made VVD out RP pat NN , , and CC it PP only RB wanted VVD the DT name NN and CC rent NN filed VVN in IN to TO be VB sealed VVN and CC signed VVN . SENT But CC , , No UH , , says VVZ Maskew NP , , business NN is VBZ business NN , , Mr NP Bailiff NP and CC the DT post NN uncertain JJ to TO parts NNS so RB distant JJ from IN the DT capital NN as IN these DT . SENT so IN I'll NP thank VVP you PP to TO make VV out RP the DT lease NN to TO me PP now RB , , and CC on IN May NP Day NP place VV me PP in IN possession NN . SENT So RB be VB it PP then RB , , said VVD the DT bailiff NN a DT little JJ testily RB , , but CC blame VV me PP not RB for IN driving VVG hard JJ bargains NNS . SENT for IN the DT Duchy NN , , whose WP$ servant NN I PP am VBP , , and CC he PP raised VVD his PP$ hat NN , , is VBZ no DT daughter NN of IN the DT horse NN leech NN . SENT Fill VV in IN the DT figures NNS , , Mr NP Scrutton NP , , and CC let VV us PP away RP . SENT So IN Mr NP Scrutton NP , , for IN that WDT was VBD Mr NP Clerk's NP name NN , , scratches VVZ a DT bit NN with IN his PP$ quill NN on IN the DT parchment NN sheet NN to TO fill VV in IN the DT money NN , , and CC then RB Maskew NP scratches VVZ his PP$ name NN , , and CC Mr NP Bailiff NP scratches VVZ his PP$ name NN , , and CC Mr NP Clerk NP scratches VVZ again RB to TO witness NN Mr NP Bailiff's NP name NN , , and CC then RB Mr NP Bailiff NP takes VVZ from IN his PP$ mails NNS a DT little JJ shagreen NN case NN , , and CC out RB from IN the DT case NN comes VVZ sealing VVG wax NN and CC the DT travelling VVG seal NN of IN the DT Duchy NN . SENT There EX was VBD my PP$ aunt's JJ best JJS winter NN candle NN still RB burning VVG away RB in IN the DT daylight NN , , for IN no DT one NN had VHD taken VVN any DT thought NN to TO put VV it PP out RP . SENT and CC Mr NP Bailiff NP melts VVZ the DT wax NN at IN it PP , , till IN a DT drop NN of IN sealing VVG wax NN falls VVZ into IN the DT grease NN and CC makes VVZ a DT gutter NN down RB one CD side NN , , and CC then RB there EX is VBZ a DT swealing NN of IN the DT parchment NN under IN the DT hot JJ wax NN , , and CC at IN last RB on RB goes VVZ the DT seal NN . SENT Signed VVN , , sealed VVN , , and CC delivered VVN , , says VVZ Mr NP Clerk NP , , rolling VVG up RP the DT sheet NN and CC handing VVG it PP to TO Maskew NP . SENT and CC Maskew NP takes VVZ and CC thrusts VVZ it PP into IN his PP$ bosom NN underneath IN his PP$ waistcoat NN front NN all DT cheek NN by IN jowl NN with IN that DT silver NN hafted VVD pistol NN , , whose WP$ butt NN I PP had VHD seen VVN before RB . SENT The DT postchaise NN stood VVD before IN the DT door NN , , the DT horses NNS were VBD stamping VVG on IN the DT cobble NN stones NNS , , and CC the DT harness NN jingled VVD . SENT Mr NP Clerk NP had VHD carried VVN out RP his PP$ mails NNS , , but CC Mr NP Bailiff NP stopped VVD for IN a DT moment NN as IN he PP flung VVD the DT travelling VVG cloak NN about IN his PP$ shoulders NNS to TO say VV to TO Elzevir NP , , Tut NN , , man UH , , take VV things NNS not RB too RB hardly RB . SENT Thou NNS shalt VV have VHP the DT Mermaid NN at IN 20 CD a DT year NN , , which WDT will MD be VB worth JJ ten CD times NNS as RB much RB to TO thee NP as IN this DT dreary JJ place NN . SENT and CC canst NN send VVP thy JJR son NN to TO Bryson's NP school NN , , where WRB they PP will MD make VV a DT scholar NN of IN him PP , , for IN he PP is VBZ a DT brave JJ lad NN . SENT and CC he PP touched VVD my PP$ shoulder NN , , and CC gave VVD me PP a DT kindly RB look VVP as IN he PP passed VVD . SENT I PP thank VVP your PP$ worship NN , , said VVD Elzevir NP , , for IN all PDT your PP$ goodness NN . SENT but CC when WRB I PP quit VVD this DT place NN , , I PP shall MD not RB set VV up RP my PP$ staff NN again RB at IN any DT inn NN door NN . SENT Mr NP Bailiff NP seemed VVD nettled VVN to TO see VV his PP$ offer NN made VVD so RB little JJ of IN and CC left VVD the DT room NN with IN a DT sniff VV Then RB I PP wish VVP you PP good JJ day NN . SENT Maskew NP had VHD slipped VVN out RP before IN him PP , , and CC the DT children's NNS noses NNS left VVD the DT window NN pane NN as IN the DT great JJ man NN walked VVD down RP the DT steps NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT little JJ group NN to TO see VV the DT start NN , , but CC it PP quickly RB melted VVD . SENT and CC before IN the DT clatter NN of IN hoofs NNS died VVD away RB , , the DT report NN spread NN through IN the DT village NN that IN Maskew NP had VHD turned VVN Elzevir NP out IN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT For IN a DT long JJ time NN after IN all DT had VHD gone VVN , , Elzevir NP sat VVD at IN the DT table NN with IN his PP$ head NN between IN his PP$ hands NNS , , and CC I PP kept VVD quiet JJ also RB , , both CC because IN I PP was VBD myself PP sorry JJ that IN we PP were VBD to TO be VB sent VVN adrift RB , , and CC because IN I PP wished VVD to TO show VV Elzevir NP that IN I PP felt VVD for IN him PP in IN his PP$ troubles NNS . SENT But CC the DT young JJ cannot NN enter VV fully RB into IN their PP$ elders NNS sorrows NNS , , however RB much RB they PP may MD wish VV to TO , , and CC after IN a DT time NN the DT silence NN palled VVD upon IN me PP . SENT It PP was VBD getting VVG dusk NN , , and CC the DT candle NN which WDT bore VVD itself PP so RB bravely RB through IN auction NN and CC lease VV sealing VVG burnt JJ low NN in IN the DT socket NN . SENT A DT minute NN later RBR the DT light NN gave VVD some DT flickering VVG flashes NNS , , failings NNS , , and CC sputters NNS , , and CC then RB the DT wick NN tottered VVD , , and CC out RB popped VVD the DT flame NN , , leaving VVG us PP with IN the DT chilly JJ grey NN of IN a DT March NP evening NN creeping VVG up RP in IN the DT corners NNS of IN the DT room NN . SENT I PP could MD bear VV the DT gloom NN no RB longer RBR , , but CC made VVD up RP the DT tire NN till IN the DT light NN danced VVD ruddy JJ across IN pewter NN and CC porcelain NN on IN the DT dresser NN . SENT Come VV , , Master NP Block NP , , I PP said VVD , , there EX is VBZ time NN enough JJ before IN May NP Day NP to TO think VV what WP we PP shall MD do VV , , so RB let VV us PP take VV a DT cup NN of IN tea NN , , and CC after IN that WDT I PP will MD play VV you PP a DT game NN of IN backgammon NN . SENT But CC he PP still RB remained VVD cast VVN down RP , , and CC would MD say VV nothing NN . SENT and CC as IN chance NN would MD have VH it PP , , though IN I PP dished VVD to TO let VV him PP bin NN at IN backgammon NN , , that WDT so RB , , perhaps RB , , he PP might MD get VV cheered VVN , , yet RB do VVP what WP I PP would MD that IN night NN I PP could MD not RB lose VV . SENT So RB as IN his PP$ luck NN grew VVD worse RB his PP$ moodiness NN increased VVD , , and CC at IN last JJ he PP shut VVD the DT board NN with IN a DT bang NN , , saying VVG , , in IN reference NN to TO that DT motto NN that IN rats NNS round VVP its PP$ edge NN , , Life NP is VBZ like IN a DT game NN of IN hazard NN , , and CC surely RB none NN ever RB sung VVN worse RBR throws VVZ , , or CC made VVD so RB little JJ of IN them PP as IN I PP . SENT The DT Landing NP Let VVD my PP$ lamp NN at IN midnight NN hour NN Be VB seen VVN in IN some DT high JJ lonely JJ tower NN Milton NP Maskew NP got VVD ugly JJ looks NNS from IN the DT men NNS , , and CC sour JJ words NNS from IN the DT wives NNS , , as IN he PP went VVD up RP through IN the DT village NN that IN afternoon NN , , for IN all DT knew VVD what WP he PP had VHD done VVN , , and CC for IN many JJ days NNS after IN the DT auction NN he PP durst VVD not RB show VV his PP$ face NN abroad RB . SENT Yet CC Damen NP of IN Ringstave NP and CC some DT others NNS of IN the DT landers NNS men NNS , , who WP made VVD it PP their PP$ business NN to TO keep VV an DT eye NN upon IN him PP , , said VVD that IN he PP had VHD been VBN twice JJ to TO Weymouth NP of IN evenings NNS , , and CC held VVN converse JJ there RB with IN Mr NP Luckham NP of IN the DT Excise NN , , and CC with IN Captain NP Henning NP , , who WP commanded VVD the DT troopers NNS then RB in IN quarters NNS on IN the DT Nothe NP . SENT And CC by IN degrees NNS it PP got VVD about RB , , but CC how WRB I PP do VVP not RB know VV , , that IN he PP had VHD persuaded VVN the DT Revenue NN to TO strike VV hard RB at IN the DT smugglers NNS , , and CC that IN a DT strong JJ posse NN was VBD to TO be VB held VVN in IN readiness NN to TO take VV the DT landers NNS in IN the DT act NN the DT next JJ time NN they PP should MD try VV to TO run VV a DT cargo NN . SENT Why WRB Maskew NP should MD so RB put VV himself PP about RB to TO help VV the DT Revenue NN I NN cannot NN tell VV , , nor CC did VVD anyone NN ever RB certainly RB find VV out RP . SENT but CC some DT said VVD twas NNS out RP of IN sheer JJ wantonness NN , , and CC a DT desire NN to TO hurt VV his PP$ neighbours NNS . SENT and CC others NNS , , that WDT he PP saw VVD what WP an DT apt JJ place NN this DT was VBD for IN landing NN cargoes NNS , , and CC wished VVD first JJ to TO make VV a DT brave JJ show NN of IN zeal NN for IN the DT Excise NN , , and CC afterwards RB to TO get VV the DT whole NN of IN the DT contraband JJ trade NN into IN his PP$ own JJ hands NNS . SENT However RB that IN may MD be VB , , I PP think VVP he PP was VBD certainly RB in IN league NN with IN the DT Revenue NN men NNS , , and CC more RBR than IN once RB I PP saw VVD him PP on IN the DT Manor NP terrace NN with IN a DT spy NN glass NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , and CC guessed VVD that IN he PP was VBD looking VVG for IN the DT lugger NN in IN the DT offing NN . SENT Now RB , , word NN was VBD mostly RB given VVN to TO the DT lander NN , , by IN safe JJ hands NNS , , of IN the DT night NN on IN which WDT a DT cargo NN should MD be VB run VVN , , and CC then RB in IN the DT morning NN or CC afternoon NN the DT lugger NN would MD come VV just RB near IN enough RB the DT land NN to TO be VB made VVN out RP with IN glasses NNS , , and CC lie VV off RP again RB out RB of IN sight NN till IN nightfall NN . SENT The DT nights NNS chosen VVN for IN such JJ work NN were VBD without IN moon NN , , but CC as RB still RB as RB might MD be VB , , so RB long RB as IN there EX was VBD wind NN enough RB to TO fill VV the DT sails NNS . SENT and CC often RB the DT lugger NN could MD be VB made VVN out RP from IN the DT beach NN , , but CC sometimes RB twas NNS necessary JJ to TO signal VV with IN flares NNS , , though IN they PP were VBD used VVN as IN little RB as RB might MD be VB . SENT Yet RB after IN there EX had VHD been VBN a DT long JJ spell NN of IN rough JJ weather NN , , and CC a DT cargo NN had VHD to TO be VB run VVN at IN all DT hazards NNS , , I PP have VHP known VVN the DT boats NNS come VVP in IN even RB on IN the DT bright JJ moonlight NN and CC take VV their PP$ risk NN , , for IN twas NNS said VVD the DT Excise NN slept VVD sounder NN round VV us PP than IN anywhere RB in IN all PDT the DT Channel NP . SENT These DT tales NNS of IN Maskew's NP doings NNS failed VVD not RB to TO reach VV Elzevir NP , , and CC for IN some DT days NNS he PP thought VVD best RBS not RB to TO move VV , , though IN there EX was VBD a DT cargo NN on IN the DT other JJ side NN that WDT wanted VVD landing NN badly RB . SENT But CC one CD evening NN when WRB he PP had VHD won VVN at IN backgammon NN , , and CC was VBD in IN an DT open JJ mood NN , , he PP took VVD me PP into IN confidence NN , , setting VVG down RP the DT dice NNS box NN on IN the DT table NN , , and CC saying VVG There RB is VBZ word NN come VVN from IN the DT shippers NNS that IN we PP must MD take VV a DT cargo NN , , for IN that WDT they PP cannot NN keep VV the DT stuff NN by IN them PP longer RB at IN St NP Malo NP . SENT Now RB with IN this DT devil NN at IN the DT Manor NP prowling VVG round NN , , I PP dare VVP not RB risk VV the DT job NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN , , nor CC yet RB stow VV the DT liquor NN in IN the DT vault NN . SENT so RB I PP have VHP told VVN the DT Bonaventure NP to TO put VV her PP$ nose NN into IN this DT bay NN tomorrow NN afternoon NN that IN Maskew NP may MD see VV her PP well RB , , and CC then RB to TO lie VV out RP again RB to TO sea NN , , as IN she PP has VHZ done VVN a DT hundred CD times NNS before RB . SENT But CC instead RB of IN waiting VVG in IN the DT offing NN , , she PP will MD make VV straight RB off RB up IN Channel NP to TO a DT little JJ strip NN of IN shingle NN underneath IN Hoar NP Head NP . SENT I PP nodded VVD to TO show VV I PP knew VVD the DT place NN , , and CC he PP went VVD on IN Men NNS used VVN to TO choose VV that DT spot NN in IN good JJ old JJ times NNS to TO beach NN a DT cargo NN before IN the DT passage NN to TO the DT vault NN was VBD dug VVD . SENT and CC there EX is VBZ a DT worked VVN out IN quarry NN they PP called VVD Pyegrove's NP Hole NP , , not RB too RB far RB off IN up RB the DT down RP , , and CC choked VVD with IN brambles NNS , , where WRB we PP can MD find VV shelter NN for IN a DT hundred CD kegs NNS . SENT So RB we'll RB be VB under IN Hoar NP Head NP at IN five CD tomorrow NN morn NN with IN the DT pack NN horses NNS . SENT I PP wish VVP we PP could MD be VB earlier RBR , , for IN the DT sun NN rises VVZ thereabout RB , , but CC the DT tide NN will MD not RB serve VV before RB . SENT It PP was VBD at IN that DT moment NN that IN I PP felt VVD a DT cold JJ touch NN on IN my PP$ shoulders NNS , , as RB of IN the DT fresh JJ air NN from IN outside JJ , , and CC thought VVD beside IN I PP had VHD a DT whiff NN of IN salt NN seaweed NN from IN the DT beach NN . SENT So IN round NN I PP looked VVD to TO see VV if IN door NN or CC window NN stood VVD a DT jar NN . SENT The DT window NN was VBD tight RB enough JJ , , and CC shuttered VVD to TO boot NN , , but CC the DT door NN was VBD not RB to TO be VB seen VVN plainly RB for IN a DT wooden JJ screen NN , , which WDT parted VVD it PP from IN the DT parlour NN , , and CC was VBD meant VVN to TO keep VV off RP draughts NNS . SENT Yet RB I PP could MD just RB see VV a DT top JJ corner NN of IN the DT door NN above IN the DT screen NN and CC thought VVD it PP was VBD not RB fast RB . SENT So RB up IN I PP got VVD to TO shut VV it PP , , for IN the DT nights NNS were VBD cold JJ . SENT but CC coming VVG round NN the DT corner NN of IN the DT screen NN found VVD that IN twas NNS closed VVD , , and CC yet RB I PP could MD have VH sworn VVN I PP saw VVD the DT latch NN fall NN to TO its PP$ place NN as IN I PP walked VVD towards IN it PP . SENT Then RB I PP dashed VVD forward RB , , and CC in IN a DT trice NN had VHD the DT door NN open JJ , , and CC was VBD in IN the DT street NN . SENT But CC the DT night NN was VBD moonless JJ and CC black JJ , , and CC I PP neither RB saw VVD nor CC heard VVD aught RB stirring VVG , , save VV the DT gentle JJ sea NN wash NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN beyond IN the DT salt NN meadows NNS . SENT Elzevir NP looked VVD at IN me PP uneasily RB as IN I PP came VVD back RB . SENT What WP ails VVZ thee NP , , boy NN . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP heard VVD someone NN at IN the DT door NN , , I PP answered VVD . SENT did VVD you PP not RB feel VVP a DT cold JJ wind NN as IN if IN it PP was VBD open JJ . SENT It PP is VBZ but RB the DT night NN is VBZ sharp JJ , , the DT spring NN sets VVZ in IN very JJ chill NN . SENT slip VV the DT bolt NN and CC sit VV down RP again RB , , and CC he PP flung VVD a DT fresh JJ log NN on IN the DT fire NN , , that WDT sent VVD a DT cloud NN of IN sparks NNS crackling VVG up RP the DT chimney NN and CC out RB into IN the DT room NN . SENT Elzevir NP , , I PP said VVD , , I PP think VVP there EX was VBD one CD listening NN at IN the DT door NN , , and CC there EX may MD be VB others NNS in IN the DT house NN , , so RB before IN we PP sit VVP again RB let VV us PP take VV candle NN and CC go VV through IN the DT rooms NNS to TO make VV sure JJ none NN are VBP prying VVG on IN us PP . SENT He PP laughed VVD and CC said VVD , , Twas NP but CC the DT wind NN that WDT blew VVD the DT door NN open JJ , , but CC that IN I PP might MD do VV as RB pleased JJ . SENT So RB I PP lit VVD another DT candle NN , , and CC was VBD for IN starting VVG on IN my PP$ search NN . SENT but CC he PP cried VVD , , Nay NP , , thou NNS shalt VV not RB go VV alone RB . SENT and CC so RB we PP went VVD all DT round NN the DT house NN together RB , , and CC found VVD not RB so RB much JJ as IN a DT mouse NN stirring VVG . SENT He PP laughed VVD the DT more RBR when WRB we PP came VVD back RB to TO the DT parlour NN . SENT Tis NNS the DT cold NN has VHZ chilled VVN thy JJR heart NN and CC made VVD thee NP timid JJ of IN that DT skulking VVG rascal NN of IN the DT Manor NP . SENT fill VV me PP a DT glass NN of IN Ararat NP milk NN , , and CC one CD for IN thyself NN , , and CC let VV us PP to TO bed NN . SENT I PP had VHD learned VVN by IN this DT not RB to TO be VB afraid JJ of IN the DT good JJ liquor NN , , and CC while IN we PP sat VVD sipping VVG it PP , , Elzevir NP went VVD on IN There EX is VBZ a DT fortnight NN yet RB to TO run VV , , and CC then RB you PP and CC I PP shall MD be VB cut VVN adrift RB from IN our PP$ moorings NNS . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT cruel JJ thing NN to TO see VV the DT doors NNS of IN this DT house NN closed VVD on IN me PP , , where WRB I PP and CC mine PP have VHP lived VVN a DT century NN or CC more JJR , , but CC I PP must MD see VV it PP . SENT Yet RB let VV us PP not RB be VB too RB cast VVN down RP , , but CC try VVP to TO make VV something NN even RB of IN this DT worst JJS of IN throws VVZ . SENT I PP was VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO hear VV him PP speak VV in IN this DT firmer JJR strain NN , , for IN I PP had VHD seen VVN what WP a DT sore JJ thought NN it PP had VHD been VBN for IN these DT days NNS past JJ that IN he PP must MD leave VV the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , and CC how WRB it PP often RB made VVD him PP moody JJ and CC downcast JJ . SENT We PP will MD have VH no DT more JJR of IN inn NN keeping VVG , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP have VHP been VBN sick JJ and CC tired JJ of IN it PP this DT many JJ a DT day NN , , and CC care VVP not RB now RB to TO see VV men NNS abuse VV good JJ liquor NN and CC addle VV their PP$ silly JJ pates NNS to TO fill VV my PP$ purse NN . SENT And CC I PP have VHP something NN , , boy UH , , put VV snug VV away RB in IN Dorchester NP town NN that WDT will MD give VV us PP bread NN to TO eat VV and CC beer NN to TO drink VV , , even RB if IN the DT throws VVZ run VV still RB deuce NN ace NN . SENT But CC we PP must MD seek VV a DT roof NN to TO shelter VV us PP when WRB the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT is VBZ shut VVN , , and CC tis NNS best RBS we PP leave VV this DT Moonfleet NP of IN ours PP for IN a DT season NN , , till IN Maskew NP finds VVZ a DT rope's NNS end VVP long RB enough RB to TO hang VV himself PP withal RB . SENT So RB , , when WRB our PP$ work NN is VBZ done VVN tomorrow NN night NN , , we PP will MD walk VV out RP along IN the DT cliff NN to TO Worth NP , , and CC take VV a DT look NN at IN a DT cottage NN there RB that IN Damen NP spoke VVD about IN , , with IN a DT walled JJ orchard NN at IN the DT back NN , , and CC fuchsia JJ hedge NN in IN front JJ tis NNS near IN a DT the DT Lobster NN Inn NP , , and CC has VHZ a DT fine JJ prospect NN of IN the DT sea NN . SENT and CC if IN we PP live VVP there RB , , we PP will MD leave VV the DT vault NN alone RB awhile RB and CC use VV this DT Pyegrove's NP Hole NP for IN storehouse NN , , till IN the DT watch NN is VBZ relaxed VVN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB answer VV , , having VHG my PP$ thoughts NNS on IN other JJ things NNS , , and CC he PP tossed VVD off RP his PP$ liquor NN , , saying VVG , , Thou'rt NP tired JJ . SENT so RB let's NNS to TO bed NN , , for IN we PP shall MD get VV little JJ sleep NN tomorrow NN night NN . SENT It PP was VBD true JJ that IN I PP was VBD tired JJ , , and CC yet RB I PP could MD not RB get VV to TO sleep VV , , but CC tossed VVN and CC turned VVN in IN my PP$ bed NN for IN thinking VVG of IN many JJ things NNS , , and CC being VBG vexed VVN that IN we PP were VBD to TO leave VV Moonfleet NP . SENT Yet RB mine PP was VBD a DT selfish JJ sorrow NN . SENT for IN I PP had VHD little RB thought VVN for IN Elzevir NP and CC the DT pain NN that IN it PP must MD be VB to TO him PP to TO quit VV the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT . SENT nor CC yet RB was VBD it PP the DT grief NN of IN leaving VVG Moonfleet NP that IN so RB troubled VVN me PP , , although IN that WDT was VBD the DT only JJ place NN I PP ever RB had VHD known VVN , , and CC seemed VVD to TO me PP then RB as IN now RB the DT only JJ spot NN on IN earth NN fit VVP to TO be VB lived VVN in IN . SENT but CC the DT real JJ care NN and CC canker NN was VBD that IN I PP was VBD going VVG away RB from IN Grace NP Maskew NP . SENT For IN since IN she PP had VHD left VVN school NN I PP had VHD grown VVN fonder JJR of IN her PP . SENT and CC now RB that IN it PP was VBD difficult JJ to TO see VV her PP , , I PP took VVD the DT more JJR pains NNS to TO accomplish VV it PP , , and CC met VVD her PP sometimes RB in IN Manor NP Woods NP , , and CC more RBR than IN once RB , , when WRB Maskew NP was VBD away RB , , had VHD walked VVD with IN her PP on IN Weatherbeech NP Hill NP . SENT So RB we PP bred VVD up RP a DT boy NN and CC girl NN affection NN , , and CC must MD needs NNS pledge VV ourselves PP to TO be VB true JJ to TO one CD another DT , , not RB knowing VVG what WP such JJ silly JJ words NNS might MD mean VV . SENT And CC I PP told VVD Grace NP all PDT my PP$ secrets NNS , , not RB even RB excepting IN the DT doings NN of IN the DT contraband NN , , and CC the DT Mohune NP vault NN and CC Blackbeard's NP locket NN , , for IN I PP knew VVD all DT was VBD as RB safe JJ with IN her PP as RB with IN me PP , , and CC that IN her PP$ father NN could MD never RB rack VV aught RB from IN her PP . SENT Nay RB , , more JJR , , her PP$ bedroom NN was VBD at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT gabled JJ wing NN of IN the DT Manor NP House NP , , and CC looked VVD right RB out RB to TO sea NN . SENT and CC one CD clear JJ night NN , , when WRB our PP$ boat NN was VBD coming VVG late RB from IN fishing NN , , I PP saw VVD her PP$ candle NN burning NN there RB , , and CC next JJ day NN told VVD her PP of IN it PP . SENT And CC then RB she PP said VVD that IN she PP would MD set VV a DT candle NN to TO burn VV before IN the DT panes NNS on IN winter NN nights NNS , , and CC be VB a DT leading JJ light JJ far JJ boats NNS at IN sea NN . SENT And CC so RB she PP did VVD , , and CC others NNS beside IN me PP saw VVD and CC used VVD it PP , , calling VVG it PP Maskew's NP Match NN , , and CC saying VVG that IN it PP was VBD the DT attorney NN sitting VVG up RP all DT night NN to TO pore VV over IN ledgers NNS and CC add VV up RP his PP$ fortune NN . SENT So IN this DT night NN as IN I PP lay VVP awake RB I PP vexed VVN and CC vexed VVN myself PP for IN thinking VVG of IN her PP , , and CC at IN last JJ resolved VVN to TO go VV up RP next JJ morning NN to TO the DT Manor NP Woods NP and CC lie VV in IN wait NN for IN Grace NP , , to TO tell VV her PP what WP was VBD up RB , , and CC that IN we PP were VBD going VVG away RB to TO Worth NP . SENT Next JJ day NN , , the DT 16 CD th NN of IN April NP a DT day NN I PP have VHP had VHD cause NN to TO remember VV all PDT my PP$ life NN I PP played VVD truant JJ from IN Mr NP Glennie NP , , and CC by IN ten CD in IN the DT forenoon NN found VVD myself PP in IN the DT woods NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT little JJ dimple NN on IN the DT hillside NN above IN the DT house NN , , green JJ with IN burdocks NNS in IN summer NN and CC filled VVN with IN dry JJ leaves NNS in IN winter NN just RB big JJ enough RB to TO hold VV one CD lying VVG flat JJ , , and CC not RB so RB deep JJ but CC that WDT I PP could MD look VV over IN the DT lip NN of IN it PP and CC see VV the DT house NN without IN being VBG seen VVN . SENT Thither RB I PP went VVD that DT day NN , , and CC lay VVD down RP in IN the DT dry JJ leaves NNS to TO wait VV and CC watch VV for IN Grace NP . SENT The DT morning NN was VBD bright JJ enough RB . SENT The DT chills NNS of IN the DT night NN before RB had VHD given VVN way NN to TO sunlight NN that WDT seemed VVD warm JJ as IN summer NN , , and CC yet RB had VHD with IN it PP the DT soft JJ freshness NN of IN spring NN . SENT There EX was VBD scarce JJ a DT breath NN moving VVG in IN the DT wood NN , , though IN I PP could MD see VV the DT clouds NNS of IN white JJ dust NN stalking VVG up RP the DT road NN that WDT climbs VVZ Ridge NP down RB , , and CC the DT trees NNS were VBD green JJ with IN buds NNS , , yet RB without IN leafage NN to TO keep VV the DT sunbeams NNS from IN lighting VVG up RP the DT ground NN below RB , , which WDT glowed VVD with IN yellow JJ king NN cups NNS . SENT So RB I PP lay VVD there RB for IN a DT long JJ , , long JJ while NN . SENT and CC to TO make VV time NN pass VV quicker RBR , , took VVD from IN my PP$ bosom NN the DT silver NN locket NN , , and CC opening VVG it PP , , read VV again RB the DT parchment NN , , which WDT I PP had VHD read VVN times NNS out RP of IN mind NN before IN , , and CC knew VVD indeed RB by IN heart NN . SENT The DT days NNS of IN our PP$ age NN are VBP threescore JJ years NNS and CC ten CD , , and CC the DT rest NN . SENT Now RB , , whenever WRB I PP handled VVD the DT locket NN , , my PP$ thoughts NNS were VBD turned VVN to TO Mohune's NP treasure NN . SENT and CC it PP was VBD natural JJ that IN it PP should MD be VB so RB , , for IN the DT locket NN reminded VVD me PP of IN my PP$ first JJ journey NN to TO the DT vault NN . SENT and CC I PP laughed VVD at IN myself PP , , remembering VVG how WRB simple JJ I PP had VHD been VBN , , and CC had VHD hoped VVN to TO find VV the DT place NN littered VVN with IN diamonds NNS , , and CC to TO see VV the DT gold NN lying VVG packed VVN in IN heaps NNS . SENT And CC thus RB for IN the DT hundredth JJ time NN I PP came VVD to TO rack VV my PP$ brain NN to TO know VV where WRB the DT diamond NN could MD be VB hid VVD , , and CC thought VVD at IN last JJ it PP must MD be VB buried VVN in IN the DT churchyard NN , , because IN of IN the DT talk NN of IN Blackbeard NP being VBG seen VVN on IN wild JJ nights NNS digging VVG there RB for IN his PP$ treasure NN . SENT But CC then RB , , I PP reasoned VVD , , that IN very RB like IN it PP was VBD the DT contrabandiers NNS whom WP men NNS had VHD seen VVN with IN spades NNS when WRB they PP were VBD digging VVG out RP the DT passage NN from IN the DT tomb NN to TO the DT vault NN , , and CC set VVD them PP down RP for IN ghosts NNS because IN they PP wrought VV at IN night NN . SENT And CC while IN I PP was VBD busy JJ with IN such JJ thoughts NNS , , the DT door NN opened VVD in IN the DT house NN below IN me PP , , and CC out RB came VVD Grace NP with IN a DT hood NN on IN her PP$ head NN and CC a DT basket NN for IN wild JJ flowers NNS in IN her PP$ hand NN . SENT I PP watched VVD to TO see VV which WDT way NN she PP would MD walk VV . SENT and CC as RB soon RB as IN she PP took VVD the DT path NN that WDT leads VVZ up IN Weatherbeech NP , , made VVD off RP through IN the DT dry JJ brushwood NN to TO meet VV her PP , , for IN we PP had VHD settled VVN she PP should MD never RB go VV that DT road NN except IN when WRB Maskew NP was VBD away RB . SENT So RB there EX we PP met VVN and CC spent VVN an DT hour NN together RB on IN the DT hill NN , , though IN I PP shall MD not RB write VV here RB what WP we PP said VVD , , because IN it PP was VBD mostly RB silly JJ stuff NN She PP spoke VVD much RB of IN the DT auction NN and CC of IN Elzevir NP leaving VVG the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , and CC though IN she PP never RB said VVD a DT word NN against IN her PP$ father NN , , let VV me PP know VV what WP pain NN his PP$ doing VVG gave VVD her PP . SENT But CC most RBS she PP grieved VVN that IN we PP were VBD leaving VVG Moonfleet NP , , and CC showed VVD her PP$ grief NN in IN such JJ pretty JJ ways NNS , , as RB made VVD me PP almost RB glad JJ to TO see VV her PP$ sorry JJ . SENT And CC from IN her PP I PP learned VVD that IN Maskew NP was VBD indeed RB absent JJ from IN home NN , , having VHG been VBN called VVN away RB suddenly RB last JJ night NN . SENT The DT evening NN was VBD so RB fine JJ , , he PP said VVD and CC this DT surprised VVD me PP , , remembering VVG how WRB dark JJ and CC cold JJ it PP was VBD with IN us PP , , that IN he PP must MD needs RB walk VV round NN the DT policies NNS . SENT but CC about IN nine CD o'clock RB came VVD back RB and CC told VVD her PP he PP had VHD got VVN a DT sudden JJ call NN to TO business NN , , which WDT would MD take VV him PP to TO Weymouth NP then RB and CC there RB . SENT So RB to TO saddle VV , , and CC off IN he PP went VVD on IN his PP$ mare NN , , bidding VVG Grace NP not RB to TO look VV for IN him PP for IN two CD nights NNS to TO come VV . SENT I PP know VVP not RB why WRB it PP was VBD , , but CC what WP she PP said VVD of IN Maskew NP made VVD me PP thoughtful JJ and CC silent JJ , , and CC she PP too RB must MD be VB back RB home RB lest IN the DT old JJ servant NN that WDT kept VVD house NN for IN them PP should MD say VV she PP had VHD been VBN too RB long RB away RB , , and CC so RB we PP parted VVD . SENT Then RB off IN I PP went VVD through IN the DT woods NNS and CC down RB the DT village NN street NN , , but CC as IN I PP passed VVD my PP$ old JJ home NN saw VVD Aunt NN Jane NP standing NN on IN the DT doorstep NN . SENT I PP bade VVD her PP$ Good JJ day NN , , and CC was VBD for IN running VVG on IN to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , for IN I PP was VBD late RB enough RB already RB , , but CC she PP called VVD me PP to TO her PP , , seeming JJ in IN a DT milder JJR mood NN , , and CC said VVD she PP had VHD something NN for IN me PP in IN the DT house NN . SENT So RB left VVD me PP standing VVG while IN she PP went VVD off RP to TO get VV it PP , , and CC back RB she PP came VVD and CC thrust VVD into IN my PP$ hand NN a DT little JJ prayer NN book NN , , which WDT I PP had VHD often RB seen VVN about IN the DT parlour NN in IN past JJ days NNS , , saying VVG , , Here RB is VBZ a DT Common JJ Prayer NP which WDT I PP had VHD meant VVN to TO send VV thee NP with IN thy NN clothes NNS . SENT It PP was VBD thy JJ poor JJ mother's NNS , , and CC I PP pray VV may MD some DT day NN be VB as RB precious JJ a DT balm NN to TO thee NP as IN it PP once RB was VBD to TO that DT godly JJ woman NN . SENT With IN that IN she PP gave VVD me PP the DT Good JJ day NN , , and CC I PP pocketed VVD the DT little JJ red JJ leather NN book NN , , which WDT did VVD indeed RB afterwards RB prove VV precious JJ to TO me PP , , though RB not RB in IN the DT way NN she PP meant VVD , , and CC ran VVD down RP street NN to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT That DT same JJ evening NN Elzevir NP and CC I PP left VVD the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , went VVD up RP through IN the DT village NN , , climbed VVD the DT down RP , , and CC were VBD at IN the DT brow NN by IN sunset NN . SENT We PP had VHD started VVN earlier RBR than IN we PP fixed VVD the DT night NN before IN , , because IN word NN had VHD come VVN to TO Elzevir NP that IN morning NN that IN the DT tide NN called VVD Gulder NP would MD serve VV for IN the DT beaching VVG of IN the DT Bonaventure NP at IN three CD instead RB of IN five CD . SENT Tis NNS a DT strange JJ thing NN the DT Gulder NP , , and CC not RB even RB sailors NNS can MD count VV closely RB with IN it PP . SENT for IN on IN the DT Dorset NP coast NN the DT tide NN makes VVZ four CD times NNS a DT day NN , , twice RB with IN the DT common JJ flow NN , , and CC twice RB with IN the DT Gulder NP , , and CC this DT last JJ being VBG shifty JJ and CC uncertain JJ as RB to TO time NN , , flings NNS out IN many JJ a DT sea NN reckoning NN . SENT It PP was VBD about RB seven CD o'clock RB when WRB we PP were VBD at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT hill NN , , and CC there EX were VBD fifteen CD good JJ miles NNS to TO cover VV to TO get VV to TO Hoar NP Head NP . SENT Dusk NN was VBD upon IN us PP before IN we PP had VHD walked VVD half PDT an DT hour NN . SENT but CC when WRB the DT night NN fell VVD , , it PP was VBD not RB black JJ as IN on IN the DT last JJ evening NN , , but CC a DT deep JJ sort NN of IN blue JJ , , and CC the DT heat NN of IN the DT day NN did VVD not RB die VV with IN the DT sun NN , , but CC left VVD the DT air NN still RB warm JJ and CC balmy JJ . SENT We PP trudged VVD on IN in IN silence NN , , and CC were VBD glad JJ enough RB when WRB we PP saw VVD by IN a DT white JJ stone NN here RB and CC there RB at IN the DT side NN of IN the DT path NN that IN we PP were VBD nearing VVG the DT cliff NN . SENT for IN the DT Preventive JJ men NNS mark VVP all PDT the DT footpaths NNS on IN the DT cliff NN with IN whitewashed VVN stones NNS , , so RB that IN one PP can MD pick VV up RP the DT way NN without IN risk NN on IN a DT dark JJ night NN . SENT A DT few JJ minutes NNS more RBR , , and CC we PP reached VVD a DT broad JJ piece NN of IN open JJ sward NN , , which WDT I PP knew VVD for IN the DT top NN of IN Hoar NP Head NP . SENT Hoar NP Head NP is VBZ the DT highest JJS of IN that DT line NN of IN cliffs NNS , , which WDT stretches VVZ twenty CD miles NNS from IN Weymouth NP to TO St NP Alban's NP Head NP , , and CC it PP stands VVZ up RB eighty CD fathoms NNS or CC more JJR above IN the DT water NN . SENT The DT seaward JJ side NN is VBZ a DT great JJ sheer NN of IN chalk NN , , but CC falls VVZ not RB straight RB into IN the DT sea NN , , for IN three CD parts NNS down RB there EX is VBZ a DT lower JJR ledge NN or CC terrace NN , , called VVD the DT under IN cliff NN . SENT twas NNS to TO this DT ledge NN that IN we PP were VBD bound VVN . SENT and CC though IN we PP were VBD now RB straight RB above IN , , I PP knew VVD we PP had VHD a DT mile NN or CC more JJR to TO go VV before IN we PP could MD get VV down RP to TO it PP . SENT So RB on IN we PP went VVD again RB , , and CC found VVD the DT bridle NN path NN that WDT slopes VVZ down RP through IN a DT deep JJ dip NN in IN the DT cliff NN line NN . SENT and CC when WRB we PP reached VVD this DT under IN ledge NN , , I PP looked VVD up RP at IN the DT sky NN , , the DT night NN being VBG clear JJ , , and CC guessed VVD by IN the DT stars NNS that IN twas NNS past JJ midnight NN . SENT I PP knew VVD the DT place NN from IN having VHG once RB been VBN there RB for IN blackberries NNS . SENT for IN the DT brambles NNS on IN the DT under IN cliff NN being VBG sheltered VVN every DT way NN but CC south NN , , and CC open VV to TO the DT sun NN , , grow VV the DT finest JJS in IN all PDT those DT parts NNS . SENT We PP were VBD not RB alone RB , , for IN I PP could MD make VV out RP a DT score NN of IN men NNS , , some DT standing NN in IN groups NNS , , some DT resting JJ on IN the DT ground NN , , and CC the DT dark NN shapes VVZ of IN the DT pack NN horses NNS showing VVG larger JJR in IN the DT dimness NN . SENT There EX were VBD a DT few JJ words NNS of IN greeting VVG muttered VVN in IN deep JJ voices NNS , , and CC then RB all DT was VBD still RB , , so RB that IN one PP heard VVD the DT browsing NN horses NNS trying VVG to TO crop VV something NN off IN the DT turf NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB the DT first JJ cargo NN I PP had VHD helped VVN to TO run VV , , and CC I PP knew VVD most JJS of IN the DT men NNS , , but CC did VVD not RB speak VV with IN them PP , , being JJ tired JJ , , and CC wishing VVG to TO rest VV till IN I PP was VBD wanted VVN . SENT So RB cast VV myself PP down RP on IN the DT turf NN , , but CC had VHD not RB lain VVN there RB long RB when WRB I PP saw VVD someone NN coming VVG to TO me PP through IN the DT brambles NNS , , and CC Master NP Ratsey NP said VVD , , Well UH , , Jack NP , , so RB thou NNS and CC Elzevir NP are VBP leaving VVG Moonfleet NP , , and CC I PP fain RB would MD flit VV myself PP but RB then RB who WP would MD be VB left VVN to TO lead VV the DT old JJ folk NN to TO their PP$ last JJ homes NNS , , for IN dead JJ do VVP not RB bury VV their PP$ dead NN in IN these DT days NNS . SENT I PP was VBD half RB asleep JJ , , and CC took VVD little RB heed VV of IN what WP he PP said VVD , , putting VVG him PP off RP with IN , , That DT need VVP not RB keep VV you PP , , Master NP . SENT they PP will MD find VV others NNS to TO fill VV your PP$ place NN . SENT Yet RB he PP would MD not RB let VV me PP be VB , , but CC went VVD on IN talking VVG for IN the DT pleasure NN of IN hearing VVG his PP$ own JJ voice NN . SENT Nay RB , , child NN , , you PP know VVP not RB what WP you PP say VVP . SENT They PP may MD find VV men NNS to TO dig VV a DT grave NN , , and CC perhaps RB to TO fill VV it PP , , but CC who WP shall MD toss VV the DT mould NN when WRB Parson NP Glennie NP gives VVZ the DT earth NN to TO earth NN . SENT it PP takes VVZ a DT mort NN of IN knowledge NN to TO make VV it PP rattle VV kindly RB on IN the DT coffin NN lid NN . SENT I PP felt VVD sleep VV heavy JJ on IN my PP$ eyelids NNS , , and CC was VBD for IN begging VVG him PP to TO let VV me PP rest NN , , when WRB there EX came VVD a DT whistle NN from IN below RB , , and CC in IN a DT moment NN all RB were VBD on IN their PP$ feet NNS . SENT The DT drivers NNS went VVD to TO the DT pack NN horses NNS heads NNS , , and CC so RB we PP walked VVD down RP to TO the DT strand NN , , a DT silent JJ moving VVG group NN of IN men NNS and CC horses NNS mixed JJ . SENT and CC before IN we PP came VVD to TO the DT bottom NN , , heard VVD the DT first JJ boat's NN nose NN grind VV on IN the DT beach NN , , and CC the DT feet NNS of IN the DT seamen NNS crunching VVG in IN the DT pebbles NNS . SENT Then RB all RB fell VVD to TO the DT business NN of IN landing NN , , and CC a DT strange JJ enough JJ scene NN it PP was VBD , , what WP with IN the DT medley NN of IN men NNS , , the DT lanthorns NNS swinging VVG , , and CC a DT frothy JJ lipper NP from IN the DT sea NN running VVG up RP till IN sometimes RB it PP was VBD over IN our PP$ boots NNS . SENT and CC all PDT the DT time NN there EX was VBD a DT patter NN of IN French NP and CC Dutch NP , , for IN most JJS of IN the DT Bonaventure's NP men NNS were VBD foreigners NNS . SENT But CC I PP shall MD not RB speak VV more RBR of IN this DT . SENT for IN , , after IN all DT , , one CD landing NN is VBZ very RB like IN another DT , , and CC kegs NNS come VVP ashore RB in IN much RB the DT same JJ way NN , , whether IN they PP are VBP to TO pay VV excise NN or CC not RB . SENT It PP must MD have VH been VBN three CD o'clock RB before IN the DT lugger's NNS boats NNS were VBD off RB again RB to TO sea NN , , and CC by IN that DT time NN the DT horses NNS were VBD well RB laden JJ , , and CC most JJS of IN the DT men NNS had VHD a DT keg NN or CC two CD to TO carry VV beside RB . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP , , who WP was VBD in IN command NN , , gave VVD the DT word NN , , and CC we PP began VVD to TO file VV away RB from IN the DT beach NN up RB to TO the DT under IN cliffs NNS Now RB , , what WP with IN the DT cargo NN being VBG heavy JJ , , we PP were VBD longer RBR than IN usual JJ in IN getting VVG away RP . SENT and CC though IN there EX was VBD no DT sign NN of IN sunrise NN , , yet RB the DT night NN was VBD greyer JJR , , and CC not RB so RB blue JJ as IN it PP had VHD been VBN . SENT We PP reached VVD the DT under IN cliff NN , , and CC were VBD moving VVG across IN it PP to TO address VV ourselves PP to TO the DT bridle NN path NN , , and CC so RB wind VV sideways RB up IN the DT steep NN . SENT when WRB I PP saw VVD something NN moving VVG behind IN one CD of IN the DT plumbs NNS of IN brambles NNS with IN which WDT the DT place NN is VBZ beset VVN . SENT It PP was VBD only RB a DT glimpse NN of IN motion NN that IN I PP had VHD perceived VVN , , and CC could MD not RB say VV whether IN twas NNS man NN or CC animal NN , , or CC even RB frightened JJ bird NN behind IN the DT bushes NNS . SENT But CC others NNS had VHD seen VVN it PP as RB well RB . SENT there EX was VBD some DT shouting NN , , half PDT a DT dozen NN flung VVD down RP their PP$ kegs NNS and CC started VVD in IN pursuit NN . SENT All DT eyes NNS were VBD turned VVN to TO the DT bridle NN path NN , , and CC in IN a DT twinkling NN hunters NNS and CC hunted VVN were VBD in IN view NN . SENT The DT greyhounds NNS were VBD Damen NP and CC Garrett NP , , with IN some DT others NNS , , and CC the DT hare NN was VBD an DT older JJR man NN , , who WP leapt VVD and CC bounded VVD forward RB , , faster JJR than IN I PP should MD have VH thought VVN any DT but CC a DT youth NN could MD run VV . SENT but CC then RB he PP knew VVD what WDT men NNS were VBD after IN him PP , , and CC that IN twas NNS a DT race NN for IN life NN . SENT For IN though IN it PP was VBD but CC a DT moment NN before IN all DT were VBD lost VVN in IN the DT night NN , , yet CC this DT was VBD long RB enough JJ to TO show VV me PP that IN the DT man NN was VBD none NN other JJ than IN Maskew NP , , and CC I PP knew VVD that IN his PP$ life NN was VBD not RB worth JJ ten CD minutes NNS purchase NN . SENT Now RB I PP hated VVN this DT man NN , , and CC had VHD myself PP suffered VVN something NN at IN his PP$ hand NN , , besides IN seeing VVG him PP put VVD much RB grievous JJ suffering NN on IN others NNS . SENT but CC I PP wished VVD then RB with IN all PDT my PP$ heart NN be VB might MD escape VV , , and CC had VHD a DT horrible JJ dread NN of IN what WP was VBD to TO come VV . SENT Yet CC I PP knew VVD all PDT the DT time NN escape NN was VBD impossible JJ . SENT for IN though IN Maskew NP ran VVD desperately RB , , the DT way NN was VBD steep JJ and CC stony JJ , , and CC he PP had VHD behind IN him PP some DT of IN the DT fleetest JJS feet NNS along IN that DT coast NN . SENT We PP had VHD all RB stopped VVN with IN one CD accord NN , , as IN not RB wishing VVG to TO move VV a DT step NN forward RB till IN we PP had VHD seen VVN the DT issue NN of IN the DT chase NN . SENT and CC 1 CD was VBD near RB enough JJ to TO look VV into IN Elzevir's NP face NN , , but CC saw VVD there RB neither DT passion NN nor CC bloodthirstiness NN , , but CC only RB a DT calm JJ resolve NN , , as RB if IN he PP had VHD to TO deal VV with IN something NN well RB expected VVN . SENT We PP had VHD not RB long JJ to TO wait VV , , for IN very RB soon RB we PP heard VVD a DT rolling NN of IN stones NNS and CC trampling VVG of IN feet NNS coming VVG down RP the DT path NN , , and CC from IN the DT darkness NN issued VVD a DT group NN of IN men NNS , , having VHG Maskew NP in IN the DT middle NN of IN them PP . SENT They PP were VBD hustling VVG him PP along IN fast RB , , two NN having VHG hold NN of IN him PP by IN the DT arms NNS , , and CC a DT third JJ by IN the DT neck NN of IN his PP$ shirt NN behind RB . SENT The DT sight NN gave VVD me PP a DT sick JJ qualm NN , , like IN an DT over IN dose NN of IN tobacco NN , , for IN it PP was VBD the DT first JJ time NN I PP had VHD ever RB seen VVN a DT man NN man NN handled VVD , , and CC a DT fellow JJ creature NN abused VVN . SENT His PP$ cap NN was VBD lost VVN , , and CC his PP$ thin JJ hair NN tangled VVN over IN his PP$ forehead NN , , his PP$ coat NN was VBD torn VVN off RP , , so RB that IN he PP stood VVD in IN his PP$ waistcoat NN alone RB . SENT he PP was VBD pale JJ , , and CC gasped VVD terribly RB , , whether IN from IN the DT sharp JJ run NN , , or CC from IN violence NN , , or CC fear NN , , or CC all RB combined VVN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT babel NN of IN voices NNS when WRB they PP came VVD up RP of IN desperate JJ men NNS who WP had VHD a DT bitterest JJS enemy NN in IN their PP$ clutch NN . SENT and CC some DT shouted VVD , , Club NP him PP , , Shoot VV him PP , , Hang NP him PP , , while IN others NNS were VBD for IN throwing VVG him PP over IN the DT cliff NN . SENT Then RB someone NN saw VVD under IN the DT flap NN of IN his PP$ waistcoat NN that IN same JJ silver NN hafted VVD pistol NN that WDT lay VVD so RB lately RB next IN the DT lease NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC snatching VVG it PP from IN him PP , , flung VVD it PP on IN the DT grass NN at IN Block's NP feet NNS . SENT But CC Elzevir's NP deep JJ voice NN mastered VVN their PP$ contentions NNS Lads NNS , , ye NP remember VVP how WRB I PP said VVD when WRB this DT man's JJ reckoning NN day NN should MD come VV twas NNS I PP would MD reckon VV with IN him PP , , and CC had VHD your PP$ promise NN to TO it PP Nor CC is VBZ it PP right JJ that IN any DT should MD lay VV hand NN on IN him PP but CC I PP , , for IN is VBZ he PP not RB sealed VVD to TO me PP with IN my PP$ son's JJ blood NN . SENT So RB touch VV him PP not RB , , but CC bind VV him PP hand NN and CC foot NN , , and CC leave VV him PP here RB with IN me PP and CC go VV your PP$ ways NNS . SENT there EX is VBZ no DT time NN to TO lose VV , , for IN the DT light NN grows VVZ apace RB . SENT There EX was VBD a DT little RB muttered VVN murmuring VVG , , but CC Elzevir's NP will NN overbore VVD them PP here RB as IN it PP had VHD done VVN in IN the DT vault NN . SENT and CC they PP yielded VVD the DT more RBR easily RB , , because IN every DT man NN knew VVD in IN his PP$ heart NN that IN he PP would MD never RB see VV Maskew NP again RB alive JJ . SENT So RB within IN ten CD minutes NNS all RB were VBD winding VVG up RP the DT bridle NN path NN , , horses NNS and CC men NNS , , all RB except IN three CD . SENT for IN there EX were VBD left VVN upon IN the DT brambly JJ green JJ sward NN of IN the DT under IN cliff NN Maskew NP and CC Elzevir NP and CC I NP , , and CC the DT pistol NN lay VVD at IN Elzevir's NP feet NNS . SENT A DT Judgement NN Let VV them PP fight VV it PP out RP , , friend NN . SENT Things NNS have VHP gone VVN too RB far RB God NP must MD judge VV the DT couple NN . SENT leave VV them PP as IN they PP see VVP Browning NP I PP Made VVN as RB if IN I PP would MD follow VV the DT others NNS , , not RB wishing VVG to TO see VV what WP I PP must MD see VV if IN I PP stayed VVD behind IN , , and CC knowing VVG that IN I PP was VBD powerless JJ to TO bend VV Elzevir NP from IN his PP$ purpose NN . SENT But CC he PP called VVD me PP back RB and CC bade VVD me PP wait VV with IN him PP , , for IN that WDT I PP might MD be VB useful JJ by IN and CC by IN . SENT So RB I PP waited VVD , , but CC was VBD only RB able JJ to TO make VV a DT dreadful JJ guess NN at IN how WRB I PP might MD be VB of IN use NN , , and CC feared VVD the DT worst JJS . SENT Maskew NP sat VVD on IN the DT sward NN with IN his PP$ hands NNS lashed VVD tight RB behind IN his PP$ back NN , , and CC his PP$ feet NNS tied VVN in IN front NN . SENT They PP had VHD set VVN him PP with IN his PP$ shoulders NNS against IN a DT great JJ block NN of IN weather NN worn JJ stone NN that WDT was VBD half RB buried VVN and CC half RB stuck VVD up RP out IN of IN the DT turf NN . SENT There RB he PP sat VVD keeping VVG his PP$ eyes NNS on IN the DT ground NN , , and CC was VBD breathing VVG less RBR painfully RB than IN when WRB he PP was VBD first RB brought VVN , , but CC still RB very RB pale JJ . SENT Elzevir NP stood VVD with IN the DT lanthorn NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , looking VVG at IN Maskew NP with IN a DT fixed VVN gaze VVP , , aud NP we PP could MD hear VV the DT hoofs NNS of IN the DT heavy JJ laden JJ horses NNS beating VVG up RP the DT path NN , , till IN they PP turned VVD a DT corner NN , , and CC all DT was VBD still RB . SENT The DT silence NN was VBD broken VVN by IN Maskew NP . SENT Unloose VV me PP , , villain NN , , and CC let VV me PP go VV . SENT I PP am VBP a DT magistrate NN of IN the DT county NN , , and CC if IN you PP do VVP not RB , , I PP will MD have VH you PP gibbeted VVN on IN this DT cliff NN top NN . SENT They PP were VBD brave JJ words NNS enough RB , , yet RB seemed VVD to TO me PP but CC bad JJ play NN acting VVG . SENT and CC brought VVN to TO my PP$ remembrance NN how WRB , , when WRB I PP was VBD a DT little JJ fellow NN , , Mr NP Glennie NP once RB made VVD me PP recite VV a DT battle NN piece NN of IN Mr NP Dryden NP before IN my PP$ betters NNS . SENT and CC how WRB I PP could MD scarce JJ get VVP out RP the DT bloody JJ threats NNS for IN shyness NN and CC rising VVG tears NNS . SENT So RB it PP was VBD with IN Maskew's NP words NNS . SENT for IN he PP had VHD much JJ ado NN to TO gather VV breath NN to TO say VV them PP , , and CC they PP came VVD in IN a DT thin JJ voice NN that WDT had VHD no DT sting NN of IN wrath NN or CC passion NN in IN it PP . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP spoke VVD to TO him PP , , not RB roughly RB , , but CC resolved VVN . SENT and CC yet RB with IN melancholy JJ , , like IN a DT judge NN sentencing VVG a DT prisoner NN . SENT Talk VV not RB to TO me PP of IN gibbets NNS , , for IN thou NN wilt NN neither CC hang VV nor CC see VV men NNS hanged VVN again RB . SENT A DT month NN ago IN thou NN satst NN under IN my PP$ roof NN , , watching VVG the DT flame NN burn VVP down RP till IN the DT pin NN dropped VVD and CC gave VVD thee NP right NN to TO turn VV me PP out RP from IN my PP$ old JJ home NN . SENT And CC now RB this DT morning NN thou NNS shalt VV watch VV that DT flame NN again RB , , for IN I PP will MD give VV thee NP one CD inch NN more JJR of IN candle NN , , and CC when WRB the DT pin NN drops VVZ , , will MD put VV this DT thine NN own JJ pistol NN to TO thy JJR head NN , , and CC kill VV thee NP with IN as IN little JJ thought NN as IN I PP would MD kill VV a DT stoat NN or CC other JJ vermin NNS . SENT Then RB he PP opened VVD the DT lanthorn NN slide NN , , took VVD out RP from IN his PP$ neck NN cloth NN that IN same JJ pin NN with IN the DT onyx NN head NN which WDT he PP had VHD used VVN in IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC fixed VVN it PP in IN the DT tallow NN a DT short JJ inch NN from IN the DT top NN , , setting VVG the DT lanthorn NN down RB upon IN the DT sward NN in IN front NN of IN Maskew NP . SENT As RB for IN me PP , , I PP was VBD dismayed VVN beyond IN telling VVG at IN these DT words NNS , , and CC made VVD giddy JJ with IN the DT revulsion NN of IN feeling NN . SENT for IN , , whereas IN , , but CC a DT few JJ minutes NNS ago RB , , I PP would MD have VH thought VVN nothing NN too RB bad JJ for IN Maskew NP , , now RB I PP was VBD turned VVN round NN to TO wish VV he PP might MD come VV off RP with IN his PP$ life NN , , and CC to TO look VV with IN terror NN upon IN Elzevir NP . SENT It PP had VHD grown VVN much RB lighter JJR , , but CC not RB yet RB with IN the DT rosy JJ flush JJ of IN sunrise NN . SENT only RB the DT stars NNS had VHD faded VVN out RP , , and CC the DT deep JJ blue NN of IN the DT night NN given VVN way NN to TO a DT misty JJ grey NN . SENT The DT light NN was VBD strong JJ enough RB to TO let VV all DT things NNS be VB seen VVN , , but CC not RB to TO call VV the DT due JJ tints NNS back RB to TO them PP . SENT So RB I PP could MD see VV cliffs NNS and CC ground NN , , bushes NNS and CC stones NNS and CC sea NN , , and CC all DT were VBD of IN one CD pearly JJ grey JJ colour NN , , or CC rather RB they PP were VBD colourless JJ . SENT but CC the DT most RBS colourless JJ and CC greyest JJS thing NN of IN all DT was VBD Maskew's NP face NN . SENT His PP$ hair NN had VHD got VVN awry RB , , and CC his PP$ head NN showed VVD much RB balder JJR than IN when WRB it PP was VBD well RB trimmed VVN . SENT his PP$ face NN , , too RB , , was VBD drawn VVN with IN heavy JJ lines NNS , , and CC there EX were VBD rings NNS under IN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Beside IN all PDT that DT , , he PP had VHD got VVN an DT ugly JJ fall NN in IN trying VVG to TO escape VV , , and CC one CD cheek NN was VBD muddied VVN , , and CC down RB it PP trickled VVD a DT blood NN drop NN where WRB a DT stone NN had VHD cut VVN him PP . SENT He PP was VBD a DT sorry JJ sight NN enough RB , , and CC looking VVG at IN him PP , , I PP remembered VVD that DT day NN in IN the DT schoolroom NN when WRB this DT very JJ man NN had VHD struck VVN the DT parson NN , , and CC how WRB our PP$ master NN had VHD sat VVN patient JJ under IN it PP , , with IN a DT blood NN drop NN trickling VVG down RP his PP$ cheek NN too RB . SENT Maskew NP kept VVD his PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN for IN a DT long JJ time NN on IN the DT ground NN , , but CC raised VVD them PP at IN last JJ , , and CC looked VVD at IN me PP with IN a DT vacant JJ yet RB pity NN seeking VVG look NN . SENT Now RB , , till IN that WDT moment NN I PP had VHD never RB seen VVN a DT trace VV of IN Grace NP in IN his PP$ features NNS , , nor CC of IN him PP in IN hers NNS . SENT and CC yet RB as IN he PP gazed VVD at IN me PP then RB , , there EX was VBD something NN of IN her PP$ present NN in IN his PP$ face NN , , even RB battered VVN as IN it PP was VBD , , so RB that IN it PP seemed VVD as RB if IN she PP looked VVD at IN me PP behind IN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT And CC that DT made VVD me PP the DT sorrier JJR for IN him PP , , and CC at IN last JJ I NN felt VVD I PP could MD not RB stand VV by IN and CC see VV him PP done VVN to TO death NN . SENT When WRB Elzevir NP had VHD stuck VVN the DT pin NN into IN the DT candle NN he PP never RB shut VVD the DT slide NN again RB . SENT and CC though IN no DT wind NN blew VVD , , there EX was VBD a DT light JJ breath NN moving VVG in IN the DT morning NN off IN the DT sea NN , , that WDT got VVD inside IN the DT lanthorn NN and CC set VV the DT flame NN askew RB . SENT And CC so RB the DT candle NN guttered VVD down RB one CD side NN till IN but CC little JJ tallow NN was VBD left VVN above IN the DT pin NN . SENT for IN though IN the DT flame NN grew VVD pale JJ and CC paler JJR to TO the DT view NN in IN the DT growing VVG morning NN light NN , , yet RB it PP burnt JJ freely RB all PDT the DT time NN . SENT So RB at IN last RB there EX was VBD left VVN , , as IN I PP judged VVN , , but CC a DT quarter NN of IN an DT hour NN to TO run VV before IN the DT pin NN should MD fall VV , , and CC I PP saw VVD that IN Maskew NP knew VVD this DT as RB well RB as IN I PP , , for IN his PP$ eyes NNS were VBD fixed VVN on IN the DT lanthorn NN . SENT At IN last JJ he PP spoke VVD again RB , , but CC the DT brave JJ words NNS were VBD gone VVN , , and CC the DT thin JJ voice NN was VBD thinner JJR . SENT He PP had VHD dropped VVN threats NNS , , and CC was VBD begging VVG piteously RB for IN his PP$ life NN . SENT Spare VV me PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT spare VV me PP , , Mr NP Block NP . SENT I PP have VHP an DT only JJ daughter NN , , a DT young JJ girl NN with IN none NN but CC me FW to TO guard VV her PP . SENT Would MD you PP rob VV a DT young JJ girl NN of IN her PP$ only JJ help NN and CC cast VV her PP on IN the DT world NN . SENT Would MD you PP have VH them PP find VV me PP dead JJ upon IN the DT cliff NN and CC bring VV me PP back RB to TO her PP a DT bloody JJ corpse NN . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP answered VVD . SENT And CC had VHD I PP not RB an DT only JJ son NN , , and CC was VBD he PP not RB brought VVD back RB to TO me PP a DT bloody JJ corpse NN . SENT Whose WP$ pistol NN was VBD it PP that RB flashed VVD in IN his PP$ face NN and CC took VVD his PP$ life NN away RB . SENT Do VV you PP not RB know VVP . SENT It PP was VBD this DT very RB same JJ that WDT shall MD flash VV in IN yours NNS . SENT So RB make VV what WP peace NN you PP may MD with IN God NP , , for IN you PP have VHP little JJ time NN to TO make VV it PP . SENT With IN that IN he PP took VVD the DT pistol NN from IN the DT ground NN where WRB it PP had VHD lain VVN , , and CC turning VVG his PP$ back NN on IN Maskew NP , , walked VVD slowly RB to TO and CC fro RB among IN the DT bramble NN plumps VVZ . SENT Though IN Maskew's NP words NNS about IN his PP$ daughter NN seemed VVD but RB to TO feed VV Elzevir's NP anger NN , , by IN leading VVG him PP to TO think VV of IN David NP , , they PP sank VVD deep RB in IN my PP$ heart NN . SENT and CC if IN it PP had VHD seemed VVN a DT fearful JJ thing NN before RB to TO stand VV by IN and CC see VV a DT fellow JJ creature NN butchered VVD , , it PP seemed VVD now RB ten CD thousand CD times NNS more RBR fearful JJ . SENT And CC when WRB I PP thought VVD of IN Grace NP , , and CC what WP such PDT a DT deed NN would MD mean VV to TO her PP , , my PP$ pulse NN beat VVD so RB fierce JJ that IN I PP must MD needs VVZ spring NN to TO my PP$ feet NNS and CC run VV to TO reason NN with IN Elzevir NP , , and CC tell VV him PP this DT must MD not RB be VB . SENT He PP was VBD still RB walking VVG among IN the DT bushes NNS when WRB I PP found VVD him PP , , and CC let VV me PP say VV my PP$ say NN till IN I PP was VBD out RP of IN breath NN , , and CC bore VVD with IN me PP if IN . SENT talked VVN fast RB , , and CC if IN my PP$ tongue NN out RB ran VVD my PP$ judgement NN . SENT Thou NN hast NP a DT warm JJ heart NN , , lad NN , , he PP said VVD , , and CC tis NNS for IN that WDT I PP like VVP thee NP . SENT And CC if IN thou NN hast NP a DT chief JJ place NN in IN thy NN heart NN for IN me PP , , I NN cannot NN grumble VVP if IN thou NNS find VVP a DT little JJ room NN there RB even RB for IN our PP$ enemies NNS . SENT Would MD I PP could MD set VV thy JJR soul NN at IN ease NN , , and CC do VV all PDT that DT thou NN askest JJS . SENT In IN the DT first RB flush JJ of IN wrath NN , , when WRB he PP was VBD taken VVN plotting VVG against IN our PP$ lives NNS , , it PP seemed VVD a DT little JJ thing NN enough RB to TO take VV his PP$ evil JJ life NN . SENT But CC now RB these DT morning NN airs NNS have VHP cooled VVN me PP , , and CC it PP goes VVZ against IN my PP$ will NN to TO shoot VV a DT cowering VVG hound NN tied VVN hand NN and CC foot NN , , even RB though IN he PP had VHD murdered VVN twenty CD sons NNS of IN of IN mine NN . SENT I PP have VHP thought VVN if IN there EX be VB any DT way NN to TO spare VV his PP$ life NN , , and CC leave VV this DT hour's JJ agony NN to TO read VV a DT lesson NN not RB to TO be VB unlearned VVN until IN the DT grave NN . SENT For IN such JJ poltroons NNS dread NN death NN , , and CC in IN one CD hour NN they PP die VVP a DT hundred CD times NNS . SENT But CC there EX is VBZ no DT way NN out RP . SENT his PP$ life NN lies VVZ in IN the DT scale NN against IN the DT lives NNS of IN all PDT our PP$ men NNS , , yes UH , , and CC thy NN life NN too RB . SENT They PP left VVD him PP in IN my PP$ hands NNS well RB knowing VVG I PP should MD take VV account NN of IN him PP . SENT and CC am VBP I PP now RB to TO play VV them PP false JJ and CC turn VV him PP loose RB again RB to TO hang VV them PP all DT . SENT It PP cannot NN be VB . SENT Still RB I PP pleaded VVD hard RB for IN Maskew's NP life NN , , hanging VVG on IN Elzevir's NP arm NN , , and CC using VVG every DT argument NN that IN I PP could MD think VV of IN to TO soften VV his PP$ purpose NN . SENT but CC he PP pushed VVD me PP off RP . SENT and CC though IN I PP saw VVD that IN he PP was VBD loth JJ to TO do VV it PP , , I PP had VHD a DT terrible JJ conviction NN that IN he PP was VBD not RB a DT man NN to TO be VB turned VVN back RB from IN his PP$ resolve NN , , would MD go VV through RP with IN it PP to TO the DT end NN . SENT We PP came VVD back RB together RB from IN the DT brambles NNS to TO the DT piece NN of IN sward NN , , and CC there RB sat VVD Maskew NP where WRB we PP had VHD left VVN him PP with IN his PP$ back NN against IN the DT stone NN . SENT Only RB , , while IN we PP were VBD away RB he PP had VHD managed VVN to TO wriggle VV his PP$ watch NN out RP of IN the DT fob NN , , and CC it PP lay VVD beside IN him PP on IN the DT turf NN , , tied VVN to TO him PP with IN a DT black JJ silk NN riband NN . SENT The DT face NN of IN it PP was VBD turned VVN upwards RB , , and CC as IN I PP passed VVD I PP saw VVD the DT hand NN pointed VVD to TO five CD . SENT Sunrise NN was VBD very RB near JJ . SENT for IN though IN the DT cliff NN shut VVD out RP the DT east JJ from IN us PP , , the DT west NN over IN Portland NP was VBD all RB aglow JJ with IN copper NN red NN and CC gold NN , , and CC the DT candle NN burnt JJ low NN . SENT The DT head NN of IN the DT pin NN was VBD drooping VVG , , though RB very RB slightly RB , , but CC as IN I PP saw VVD it PP droop VV a DT month NN before RB , , and CC I PP knew VVD that IN the DT final JJ act NN was VBD not RB far RB off RP . SENT Maskew NP knew VVD it PP too RB , , for IN he PP made VVD his PP$ last JJ appeal NN , , using VVG such JJ passionate JJ words NNS as IN I PP cannot NN now RB relate VVP , , and CC wriggling VVG with IN his PP$ body NN as IN if IN to TO get VV his PP$ hands NNS from IN behind IN his PP$ back NN and CC hold VV them PP up RP in IN supplication NN . SENT He PP offered VVD money NN . SENT a DT thousand CD , , five CD thousand CD , , ten CD thousand CD pounds NNS to TO be VB set VVN free JJ . SENT he PP would MD give VV back RB the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT . SENT he PP would MD leave VV Moonfleet NP . SENT and CC all PDT the DT while IN the DT sweat NN ran VVD down RP his PP$ furrowed VVN face NN , , and CC at IN last JJ his PP$ voice NN was VBD choked VVN with IN sobs NNS , , for IN he PP was VBD crying VVG for IN his PP$ life NN in IN craven JJ fear NN . SENT He PP might MD have VH spoken VVN to TO a DT deaf JJ man NN for IN all DT he PP moved VVD his PP$ judge NN . SENT and CC Elzevir's NP answer NN was VBD to TO cock VV the DT pistol NN and CC prime JJ the DT powder NN in IN the DT pan NN . SENT Then RB I PP stuck VVD my PP$ fingers NNS in IN my PP$ ears NNS and CC shut VV my PP$ eyes NNS , , that WDT I PP might MD neither RB see VV nor CC hear VV what WP followed VVD , , but CC in IN a DT second NN changed VVD my PP$ mind NN and CC opened VVD them PP again RB , , for IN I PP had VHD made VVN a DT great JJ resolve NN to TO stop VV this DT matter NN , , come VV what WP might MD . SENT Maskew NP was VBD making VVG a DT dreadful JJ sound NN between IN a DT moan NN and CC strangled VVN cry NN . SENT it PP almost RB seemed VVD as IN if IN he PP thought VVD that IN there EX were VBD others NNS by IN him PP beside IN Elzevir NP and CC me PP , , and CC was VBD shouting VVG to TO them PP for IN help NN . SENT The DT sun NN had VHD risen VVN , , and CC his PP$ first JJ rays NNS blazed VVN on IN a DT window NN far RB away RB in IN the DT west NN on IN top NN of IN Portland NP Island NP , , and CC then RB there EX was VBD a DT tinkle NN in IN the DT inside NN of IN the DT lanthorn NN , , and CC the DT pin NN fell VVD . SENT Elzevir NP looked VVD full JJ at IN Maskew NP , , and CC raised VVD his PP$ pistol NN . SENT but CC before IN he PP had VHD time NN to TO take VV aim NN , , I PP dashed VVD upon IN him PP like VVP a DT wild JJ cat NN , , springing VVG on IN his PP$ right JJ arm NN , , and CC crying VVG to TO him PP to TO stop VV . SENT It PP was VBD an DT unequal JJ struggle NN , , a DT lad NN , , though IN full JJ grown JJ and CC lusty JJ , , against IN one CD of IN the DT powerfullest JJS of IN men NNS , , but CC indignation NN nerved VVD my PP$ arms NNS , , and CC his PP$ were VBD weak JJ , , because IN he PP doubted VVD of IN his PP$ right NN . SENT So RB twas NNS with IN some DT effort NN that IN he PP shook VVD me PP off RP , , and CC in IN the DT struggle NN the DT pistol NN was VBD fired VVN into IN the DT air NN . SENT Then RB I PP let VVP go VV of IN him PP , , and CC stumbled VVD for IN a DT moment NN , , tired VVN with IN that DT bout NN , , but CC pleased VVD withal RB , , because IN I PP saw VVD what WP peace NN even RB so RB short JJ a DT respite NN had VHD brought VVN to TO Maskew NP . SENT For IN at IN the DT pistol NN shot VVD twas NNS as IN if IN a DT mask NN of IN horror NN had VHD fallen VVN from IN his PP$ face NN , , and CC left VVD him PP his PP$ old JJ countenance NN again RB and CC then RB I PP saw VVD he PP turned VVD his PP$ eyes NNS towards IN the DT cliff NN top NN , , and CC thought VVD that IN he PP was VBD looking VVG up RP in IN thankfulness NN to TO heaven NN . SENT But CC now RB a DT new JJ thing NN happened VVD . SENT for IN before IN the DT echoes NNS of IN that DT pistol NN shot NN had VHD died VVN on IN the DT keen JJ morning NN air NN , , I PP thought VVD I PP heard VVD a DT noise NN of IN distant JJ shouting NN , , and CC looked VVD about RB to TO see VV whence RB it PP could MD come VV . SENT Elzevir NP looked VVD round NN too RB , , but CC Maskew NP forgetting VVG to TO upbraid VV me PP for IN making VVG him PP miss VVP his PP$ aim NN , , still RB kept VVD his PP$ face NN turned VVD up RP towards IN the DT cliff NN . SENT Then RB the DT voices NNS came VVD nearer JJR , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT mingled VVN sound NN as IN of IN men NNS shouting VVG to TO one CD another DT , , and CC gathering VVG in IN from IN different JJ places NNS . SENT Twas NNS from IN the DT cliff NN top NN that IN the DT voices NNS came VVD , , and CC thither RB Elzevir NP and CC I PP looked VVD up RP , , and CC there EX too RB Maskew NP kept VVD his PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN And CC in IN a DT moment NN there EX were VBD a DT score NN of IN men NNS stood VVD on IN the DT cliff's JJ edge NN high JJ above IN our PP$ heads NNS . SENT The DT sky NN behind IN them PP was VBD pink JJ flushed VVN with IN the DT keenest JJS light NN of IN the DT young JJ day NN , , and CC they PP stood VVD out RP against IN it PP sharp JJ cut NN and CC black JJ as IN the DT silhouette NN of IN my PP$ mother NN that IN used VVN to TO hang VV up RP by IN the DT parlour NN chimney NN . SENT They PP were VBD soldiers NNS , , and CC I PP knew VVD the DT tall JJ mitre NN caps NNS of IN the DT 13 CD th NN , , and CC saw VVD the DT shafts NNS of IN light NN from IN the DT sunrise NN come VV flashing VVG round NN their PP$ bodies NNS , , and CC glance NN off IN the DT barrels NNS of IN their PP$ matchlocks NNS . SENT I PP knew VVD it PP all RB now RB . SENT it PP was VBD the DT Posse NP who WP had VHD lain VVN in IN ambush NN . SENT Elzevir NP saw VVD it PP too RB , , and CC then RB all RB shouted VVD at IN once RB . SENT Yield VV at IN the DT King's NP command NN . SENT you PP are VBP our PP$ prisoners NNS . SENT calls VVZ the DT voice NN of IN one CD of IN those DT black JJ silhouettes NNS , , far RB up RB on IN the DT cliff NN top NN . SENT We PP are VBP lost VVN , , cries VVZ Elzevir NP . SENT it PP is VBZ the DT Posse NP . SENT but CC if IN we PP die VVP , , this DT traitor NN shall MD go VV before IN us PP , , and CC he PP makes VVZ towards IN Maskew NP to TO brain VV him PP with IN the DT pistol NN . SENT Shoot VV , , shoot VV , , in IN the DT Devil's NP name NN , , screams VVZ Maskew NP , , or CC I PP am VBP a DT dead JJ man NN . SENT Then RB there RB came VVD a DT flash NN of IN fire NN along IN the DT black JJ line NN of IN silhouettes NNS , , with IN a DT crackle NN like IN a DT near JJ peal NN of IN thunder NN , , and CC a DT fut NN , , fut NP , , fut NN , , of IN bullets NNS in IN the DT turf NN . SENT And CC before IN Elzevir NP could MD get VV at IN him PP , , Maskew NP had VHD fallen VVN over RP on IN the DT sward NN with IN a DT groan NN , , and CC with IN a DT little JJ red JJ hole NN in IN the DT middle NN of IN his PP$ forehead NN . SENT Run VVN for IN the DT cliff NN side NN , , cried VVD Elzevir NP to TO me PP . SENT get VV close RB in IN , , and CC they PP cannot NN touch NN thee NP , , and CC he PP made VVD for IN the DT chalk NN wall NN But CC I PP had VHD fallen VVN on IN my PP$ knees NNS like IN a DT bullock NN felled VVN by IN a DT pole NN axe NN , , and CC had VHD a DT scorching VVG pain NN in IN my PP$ left JJ foot NN . SENT Elzevir NP looked VVD back RB . SENT What WP , , have VHP they PP hit VVN thee NP too RB . SENT he PP said VVD , , and CC ran VVD and CC picked VVD me PP up RP like IN a DT child NN . SENT And CC then RB there EX is VBZ another DT flash NN and CC fut NN , , fut NN , , in IN the DT turf NN . SENT but CC the DT shots NNS find VVP no DT billet NN this DT time NN , , and CC we PP are VBP lying VVG close NN against IN the DT cliff NN , , panting VVG but CC safe JJ . SENT The DT Escape NN . SENT . SENT . SENT How WRB fearful JJ And CC dizzy JJ tis NNS to TO cast VV one's NN eyes NNS so RB low JJ . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT I'll NP look VVP no RB more JJR Lest IN my PP$ brain NN turn VV Shakespeare NP The DT while NN chalk NN was VBD a DT bulwark NN between IN us PP and CC the DT foe NN . SENT and CC though IN one CD or CC two CD of IN them PP loosed VVD off RP their PP$ matchlocks NNS , , trying VVG to TO get VV at IN us PP sideways RB , , they PP could MD not RB even RB see VV their PP$ quarry NN , , and CC twas NNS only RB shooting VVG at IN a DT venture NN . SENT We PP were VBD safe JJ . SENT But CC for IN how WRB short JJ a DT time NN . SENT Safe JJ just RB for IN so RB long JJ as IN it PP should MD please VV the DT soldiers NNS not RB to TO come VV down RP to TO take VV us PP , , safe JJ with IN a DT discharged VVN pistol NN in IN our PP$ grasp NN , , and CC a DT shot NN man NN lying VVG at IN our PP$ feet NNS . SENT Elzevir NP was VBD the DT first JJ to TO speak VV . SENT Can MD you PP stand VVP , , John NP . SENT Is VBZ the DT bone NN broken VVN . SENT I PP cannot NN stand NN , , I PP said VVD . SENT there EX is VBZ something NN gone VVN in IN my PP$ leg NN , , and CC I PP feel VVP blood NN running VVG down RP into IN my PP$ boot NN . SENT He PP knelt VVD , , and CC rolled VVD down RP the DT leg NN of IN my PP$ stocking NN . SENT but CC though IN he PP only RB moved VVD my PP$ foot NN ever RB so RB little JJ , , it PP caused VVD me PP sharp JJ pain NN , , for IN feeling NN was VBD coming VVG back RB after IN the DT first JJ numbness NN of IN the DT shot NN . SENT They PP have VHP broke VVD the DT leg NN , , though IN it PP bleeds VVZ little RB , , Elzevir NP said VVD . SENT We PP have VHP no DT time NN to TO splice VV it PP here RB , , but CC I PP will MD put VV a DT kerchief NN round NN , , and CC while IN I PP wrap VV it PP , , listen VV to TO how WRB we PP lie VVP , , and CC then RB choose VV what WP we PP shall MD do VV . SENT I PP nodded VVD , , biting VVG my PP$ lips NNS hard JJ to TO conceal VV the DT pain NN he PP gave VVD me PP , , and CC he PP went VVD on RP . SENT We PP have VHP a DT quarter NN of IN an DT hour NN before IN the DT Posse NP can MD get VV down RP to TO us PP . SENT But CC come VVP they PP will MD , , and CC thou NN canst NN judge NN what WP chance VVP we PP have VHP to TO save VV liberty NN or CC life NN with IN that DT carrion NN lying VVG by IN us PP and CC he PP jerked VVD his PP$ thumb NN at IN Maskew NP though IN I PP am VBP glad JJ twas NNS not RB my PP$ hand NN that WDT sent VVD him PP to TO his PP$ reckoning NN , , and CC therefore RB do VVP not RB blame VV thee NP if IN thou NN didst NN make VV me PP waste VV a DT charge NN in IN air NN . SENT So RB one CD thing NN we PP can MD do VV is VBZ to TO wait VV here RB until IN they PP come VVP , , and CC I PP can MD account VV for IN a DT few JJ of IN them PP before IN they PP shoot VVP me PP down RP . SENT but CC thou NN canst NN not RB fight VV with IN a DT broken JJ leg NN , , and CC they PP will MD take VV thee NP alive JJ , , and CC then RB there EX is VBZ a DT dance NN on IN air NN at IN Dorchester NP Jail NN . SENT I PP felt VVD sick JJ with IN pain NN and CC bitterly RB cast VVD down RP to TO think VV that IN I PP was VBD like JJ to TO come VV so RB soon RB to TO such PDT a DT vile JJ end NN . SENT so RB only RB gave VVD a DT sigh NN , , wishing VVG heartily RB that IN Maskew NP were VBD not RB dead JJ , , and CC that IN my PP$ leg NN were VBD not RB broke VVD , , but CC that IN I PP was VBD back RB again RB at IN the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT or CC even RB hearing VVG one CD of IN Dr NP Sherlock's NP sermons NNS in IN my PP$ aunt NN parlour NN . SENT Elzevir NP looked VVD down RP at IN me PP when WRB I PP sighed VVD , , and CC seeing VVG , , I PP suppose VVP , , that IN I PP was VBD sorrowful JJ , , tried VVD to TO put VV a DT better JJR face NN on IN a DT bad JJ business NN . SENT Forgive VV me PP , , lad NN , , he PP said VVD , , if IN I PP have VHP spoke VVD too RB roughly RB . SENT There EX is VBZ yet RB another DT way NN that IN we PP may MD try VV . SENT and CC if IN thou NN hadst NN but CC two CD whole JJ legs NNS , , I PP would MD have VH tried VVN it PP , , but CC now RB tis NNS little RB short RB of IN madness NN . SENT And CC yet RB , , if IN thou NN fear'st NN not RB , , I PP will MD still RB try VV it PP . SENT Just RB at IN the DT end NN of IN this DT flat JJ ledge NN , , farthest RB from IN where WRB the DT bridle NN path NN leads VVZ down RP , , but CC not RB a DT hundred CD yards NNS from IN where WRB we PP stand VVP , , there EX is VBZ a DT sheep NN track NN leading VVG up RP the DT cliff NN . SENT It PP starts VVZ where WRB the DT under IN cliff NN dies VVZ back RB again RB into IN the DT chalk NN face NN , , and CC climbs VVZ by IN slants NNS and CC elbow NN turns VVZ up RP to TO the DT top NN . SENT The DT shepherds NNS call VVP it PP the DT Zigzag NN , , and CC even RB sheep NN lose VV their PP$ footing NN on IN it PP . SENT and CC of IN men NNS I PP never RB heard VVD but CC one PP had VHD climbed VVN it PP , , and CC that WDT was VBD lander NN Jordan NP , , when WRB the DT Excise NN was VBD on IN his PP$ heels NNS , , half PDT a DT century NN back RB . SENT But CC he PP that RB tries VVZ it PP stakes NNS all RB on IN head NN and CC foot NN , , and CC a DT wounded JJ bird NN like IN thee NP may MD not RB dare VV that DT flight NN . SENT Yet RB , , if IN thou NN art NN content NN to TO hang VV thy JJR life NN upon IN a DT hair NN , , I PP will MD carry VV thee NP some DT way NN . SENT and CC where WRB there EX is VBZ no DT room NN to TO carry VV , , thou NNS must MD down RB on IN hands NNS and CC knees NNS and CC trail NN thy NN foot NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT desperate JJ chance NN enough RB , , but CC came VVD as RB welcome VV as IN a DT patch NN of IN blue JJ through IN lowering VVG skies NNS . SENT Yes UH , , I PP said VVD , , dear RB Master NP Elzevir NP , , let VVD us PP get VVP to TO it PP quickly RB . SENT and CC if IN we PP fall VVP , , tis NNS better RBR far RB to TO die VV upon IN the DT rocks NNS below IN than IN to TO wait VV here RB for IN them PP to TO hale VV us PP off RP to TO jail NN . SENT And CC with IN that WDT I PP tried VVD to TO stand VV , , thinking VVG I PP might MD go VV dot VVP and CC carry VVP even RB with IN a DT broken JJ leg NN . SENT But CC twas NNS no DT use NN , , and CC down RB I PP sank VVD with IN a DT groan NN . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP caught VVD me PP up RP , , holding VVG me PP in IN his PP$ arms NNS , , with IN my PP$ head NN looking VVG over IN his PP$ back NN , , and CC made VVD off RP for IN the DT Zigzag NN . SENT And CC as IN we PP slunk VVD along RP , , close VV to TO the DT cliff NN side NN , , I PP saw VVD , , between IN the DT brambles NNS , , Maskew NP lying VVG with IN his PP$ face NN turned VVD up RP to TO the DT morning NN sky NN . SENT And CC there EX was VBD the DT little JJ red JJ hole NN in IN the DT middle NN of IN his PP$ forehead NN , , and CC a DT thread NN of IN blood NN that WDT welled VVD up RP from IN it PP and CC trickled VVD off RP on IN to TO the DT sward NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT sight NN to TO stagger VV any DT man NN , , and CC would MD have VH made VVN me PP swoon NN perhaps RB , , but CC that IN there EX was VBD no DT time NN , , for IN we PP were VBD at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT under IN cliff NN and CC Elzevir NP set VVD me PP down RP for IN a DT minute NN , , before IN he PP buckled VVD to TO his PP$ task NN . SENT And CC twas NNS a DT task NN that WDT might MD cow VV the DT bravest JJS , , and CC when WRB I PP looked VVD upon IN the DT Zigzag NN , , it PP seemed VVD better RBR to TO stay VV where WRB we PP were VBD and CC fall VV into IN the DT hands NNS of IN the DT Posse NP than IN set VVN foot NN on IN that DT awful JJ way NN , , and CC fall VV upon IN the DT rocks NNS below RB . SENT For IN the DT Zigzag NN started VVD off RP as IN a DT fair JJ enough JJ chalk NN path NN , , but CC in IN a DT few JJ paces NNS narrowed VVD down RP till IN it PP was VBD but CC a DT whiter JJR thread NN against IN the DT grey JJ white JJ cliff NN face NN , , and CC afterwards RB turned VVD sharply RB back RB , , crossing VVG a DT hundred CD feet NNS direct JJ above IN our PP$ heads NNS . SENT And CC then RB I PP smelt VVN an DT evil JJ stench NN , , and CC looking VVG about RB , , saw VVD the DT blown VVN out IN carcass NN of IN a DT rotting VVG sheep NN lie NN close NN at IN hand NN . SENT Faugh NP , , said VVD Elzevir NP , , tis NNS a DT poor JJ beast NN has VHZ lost VVN his PP$ foothold NN . SENT It PP was VBD an DT ill JJ omen NN enough RB , , and CC I PP said VVD as RB much RB , , beseeching VVG him PP to TO make VV his PP$ own JJ way NN up IN the DT Zigzag NN and CC leave VV me PP where WRB I PP was VBD , , for IN that WDT they PP might MD have VH mercy NN on IN a DT boy NN . SENT Tush NN . SENT be VB cried VVN . SENT it PP is VBZ thy JJR heart NN that WDT fails VVZ thee NP , , and CC tis NNS too RB late RB now RB to TO change VV counsel NN . SENT We PP have VHP fifteen CD minutes NNS yet RB to TO win VV or CC lose VV with IN , , and CC if IN we PP gain VVP the DT cliff NN top NN in IN that DT time NN we PP shall MD have VH an DT hour's NNS start VVP , , or CC more JJR , , for IN they PP will MD take VV all RB that IN to TO search VV the DT under IN cliff NN . SENT And CC Maskew NP , , too RB , , will MD keep VV them PP in IN check VV a DT little JJ , , while IN they PP try VVP to TO bring VV the DT life NN back RB to TO so RB good JJ a DT man NN . SENT But CC if IN we PP fall VVP , , why WRB , , we PP shall MD fall VV together RB , , and CC outwit VV their PP$ cunning JJ . SENT So RB shut VVN thy NN eyes NNS , , and CC keep VV them PP tight JJ until IN I PP bid VVD thee NP open VV them PP . SENT With IN that IN be VB caught VVN me PP up RP again RB , , and CC I PP shut VVD my PP$ eyes NNS firm NN , , rebuking VVG myself PP for IN my PP$ faint JJ heartedness NN , , and CC not RB telling VVG him PP how WRB much JJ my PP$ foot NN hurt VV me PP . SENT In IN a DT minute NN I PP knew VVD from IN Elzevir's NP steps NNS that IN he PP had VHD left VVN the DT turf NN and CC was VBD upon IN the DT chalk NN . SENT Now RB I PP do VVP not RB believe VV that IN there EX were VBD half PDT a DT dozen NN men NNS beside RB in IN England NP who WP would MD have VH ventured VVN up RP that IN path NN , , even RB free JJ and CC untrammelled JJ , , and CC not RB a DT man NN in IN all PDT the DT world NN to TO do VV it PP with IN a DT full JJ grown JJ lad NN in IN his PP$ arms NNS . SENT Yet CC Elzevir NP made VVD no DT bones NNS of IN it PP , , nor CC spoke VVD a DT single JJ word NN . SENT only RB he PP went VVD very RB slow VV , , and CC I PP felt VVD him PP scuffle NN with IN his PP$ foot NN as IN he PP set VVP it PP forward RB , , to TO make VV sure JJ he PP was VBD putting VVG it PP down RB firm JJ . SENT I PP said VVD nothing NN , , not RB wishing VVG to TO distract VV him PP from IN his PP$ terrible JJ task NN , , and CC held VVD my PP$ breath NN , , when WRB I PP could MD , , so RB that IN I PP might MD lie VV quieter JJR in IN his PP$ arms NNS . SENT Thus RB he PP went VVD on IN for IN a DT time NN that WDT seemed VVD without IN end NN , , and CC yet RB was VBD really RB but CC a DT minute NN or CC two CD . SENT and CC by IN degrees NNS I PP felt VVD the DT wind NN , , that WDT we PP could MD scarce JJ perceive VVP at IN all DT on IN the DT under IN cliff NN , , blow NN fresher NN and CC cold JJ on IN the DT cliff NN side NN . SENT And CC then RB the DT path NN grew VVD steeper JJR and CC steeper JJR , , and CC Elzevir NP went VVD slower JJR and CC slower JJR , , till IN at IN last JJ he PP spoke VVD . SENT John NP , , I PP am VBP going VVG to TO stop VV . SENT but CC open VV not RB thy JJR eyes NNS till IN I PP have VHP set VVN thee NP down RB and CC bid VV thee NP . SENT I PP did VVD as RB bidden VVN , , and CC he PP lowered VVD me PP gently RB , , setting VVG me PP on IN all DT fours NNS upon IN the DT path NN . SENT and CC speaking VVG again RB . SENT The DT path NN is VBZ too RB narrow JJ here RB for IN me PP to TO carry VV thee NP , , and CC thou NNS must MD creep VV round VV this DT corner NN on IN thy NN hands NNS and CC knees NNS . SENT But CC have VH a DT care NN to TO keep VV thy JJR outer JJ hand NN near IN to TO the DT inner JJ , , and CC the DT balance NN of IN thy JJR body NN to TO the DT cliff NN for IN there EX is VBZ no DT room NN to TO dance VV hornpipes NNS here RB . SENT And CC hold VV thy NN eyes NNS fixed VVN on IN the DT chalk NN wall NN , , looking VVG neither CC down RB nor CC seaward RB . SENT Twas NNS well RB he PP told VVD me PP what WP to TO do VV , , and CC well RB I PP did VVD it PP . SENT for IN when WRB I PP opened VVD my PP$ eyes NNS , , even RB without IN moving VVG them PP from IN the DT cliff NN side NN , , I PP saw VVD that IN the DT ledge NN was VBD little RB more JJR than IN a DT foot NN wide JJ , , and CC that IN ever RB so RB little JJ a DT lean JJ of IN the DT body NN would MD dash VV me PP on IN the DT rocks NNS below RB . SENT So RB I PP crept VVD on IN , , but CC spent VVD much JJ time NN that WDT was VBD so RB precious JJ in IN travelling VVG those DT ten CD yards NNS to TO take VV me PP round VV the DT first JJ elbow NN of IN the DT path NN . SENT for IN my PP$ foot NN was VBD heavy JJ and CC gave VVD me PP fierce JJ pain NN to TO drag VV , , though IN I PP tried VVD to TO mask VV it PP from IN Elzevir NP . SENT And CC he PP , , forgetting VVG what WP I PP suffered VVD , , cried VVD out RP , , Quicken VV thy JJR pace NN , , lad NN , , if IN thou NN canst NN , , the DT time NN is VBZ short JJ . SENT Now RB so RB frail JJ is VBZ man's JJ temper NN , , that WDT though IN he PP was VBD doing VVG more JJR than IN any DT ever RB did VVD to TO save VV another's JJ life NN , , and CC was VBD all RB I PP had VHD to TO trust VV to TO in IN the DT world NN . SENT yet RB because IN he PP forgot VVD my PP$ pain NN and CC bade VVD me PP quicken VV , , my PP$ choler NN rose VVD , , and CC I PP nearly RB gave VVD him PP back RB an DT angry JJ word NN , , but CC thought VVD better JJR of IN it PP and CC kept VVD it PP in RP . SENT Then RB he PP told VVD me PP to TO stop VV , , for IN that WDT the DT way NN grew VVD wider JJR and CC he PP would MD pick VV me PP up RP again RB . SENT But CC here RB was VBD another DT difficulty NN , , for IN the DT path NN was VBD still RB so RB narrow JJ and CC the DT cliff NN wall NN so RB close JJ that IN he PP could MD not RB take VV me PP up RP in IN his PP$ arms NNS . SENT So RB I PP lay VVD flat JJ on IN my PP$ face NN , , and CC he PP stepped VVD over IN me PP , , setting VVG his PP$ foot NN between IN my PP$ shoulders NNS to TO do VV it PP . SENT and CC then RB , , while IN he PP knelt VVD down RP upon IN the DT path NN , , I PP climbed VVD up RP from IN behind RB upon IN him PP , , putting VVG my PP$ arms NNS round VVP his PP$ neck NN . SENT and CC so RB he PP bore VVD me PP pickaback RB . SENT I PP shut VVD my PP$ eyes NNS firm NN again RB , , and CC thus RB we PP moved VVD along IN another DT spell NN , , mounting VVG still RB and CC feeling VVG the DT wind NN still RB freshening VVG . SENT At IN length NN he PP said VVD that IN we PP were VBD come VVN to TO the DT last JJ turn NN of IN the DT path NN , , and CC he PP must MD set VV me PP down RP once RB more RBR . SENT So RB down RB upon IN his PP$ knees NNS and CC hands NNS he PP went VVD , , and CC I PP slid VVD off RP behind IN , , on IN to TO the DT ledge NN . SENT Both DT were VBD on IN all DT fours NNS now RB . SENT Elzevir NP first JJ and CC I PP following VVG . SENT But CC as IN I PP crept VVD along RP , , I PP relaxed VVD care NN for IN a DT moment NN , , and CC my PP$ eyes NNS wandered VVN from IN the DT cliff NN side NN and CC looked VVD down RP . SENT And CC far RB below IN I PP saw VVD the DT blue JJ sea NN twinkling NN like IN a DT dazzling JJ mirror NN , , and CC the DT gulls NNS wheeling VVG about IN the DT sheer JJ chalk NN wall NN and CC then RB I PP thought VVD of IN that DT bloated JJ carcass NN of IN a DT sheep NN that WDT had VHD fallen VVN from IN this DT very JJ spot NN perhaps RB , , and CC in IN an DT instant NN felt VVD a DT sickening JJ qualm NN and CC swimming NN of IN the DT brain NN , , and CC knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD giddy JJ and CC must MD fall VV . SENT Then RB I PP called VVD out RP to TO Elzevir NP , , and CC he PP , , guessing VVG what WP had VHD come VVN over IN me PP , , cries VVZ to TO turn VV upon RP my PP$ side NN , , and CC press VV my PP$ belly NN to TO the DT cliff NN And CC how WRB he PP did VVD it PP in IN such PDT a DT narrow JJ strait NN I PP know VVP not RB . SENT but CC he PP turned VVD round NN , , and CC lying VVG down IN himself PP , , thrust VVD his PP$ hand NN firmly RB in IN my PP$ back NN , , pressing VVG me PP closer JJR to TO the DT cliff NN Yet CC it PP was VBD none NN too RB soon RB , , for IN if IN he PP had VHD not RB held VVN me PP tight JJ , , I PP should MD have VH flung VVN myself PP down RP in IN sheer JJ despair NN to TO get VV quit VV of IN that DT dreadful JJ sickness NN . SENT Keep VV thine NN eyes NNS shut VVD , , John NP , , he PP said VVD , , and CC count VV up RP numbers NNS loud JJ to TO me PP , , that IN I PP may MD know VV thou NN art NN not RB turning VVG faint JJ . SENT So RB I PP gave VVD out RP , , One CD , , two CD , , three CD , , and CC while IN I PP went VVD on IN counting NN , , heard VVD him PP repeating JJ to TO himself PP , , though IN his PP$ words NNS seemed VVD thin JJ and CC far RB off RB . SENT We PP must MD have VH taken VVN ten CD minutes NNS to TO get VV here RB , , and CC in IN five CD more RB they PP will MD be VB on IN the DT under IN cliff NN . SENT and CC if IN we PP ever RB reach VVP the DT top NN , , who WP knows VVZ but CC they PP have VHP left VVN a DT guard NN . SENT No UH , , no UH , , they PP will MD not RB leave VV a DT guard NN , , for IN not RB a DT man NN knows VVZ of IN the DT Zigzag NN . SENT and CC , , if IN they PP knew VVD , , they PP would MD not RB guess VV that IN we PP should MD try VV it PP . SENT We PP have VHP but RB fifty CD yards NNS to TO go VV to TO win VV , , and CC now RB this DT cursed VVD giddy JJ fit NN has VHZ come VVN upon IN the DT child NN , , and CC he PP will MD fall VV and CC drag VV me PP with IN him PP . SENT or CC they PP will MD see VV us PP from IN below RB , , and CC pick VV us PP off RP like IN sitting VVG guillemots NNS against IN the DT cliff NN face NN . SENT So RB he PP talked VVD to TO himself PP , , and CC all PDT the DT while IN I PP would MD have VH given VVN a DT world NN to TO pluck VV up RP heart NN and CC creep VV on IN farther RB . SENT yet RB coed NN not RB , , for IN the DT deadly JJ sweating VVG fear NN that WDT had VHD hold NN of IN me PP . SENT Thus RB I PP lay VVD with IN my PP$ face NN to TO the DT cliff NN and CC Elzevir NP pushing VVG firmly RB in IN my PP$ back NN . SENT and CC the DT thing NN that WDT frightened VVD me PP most JJS was VBD that IN there EX was VBD nothing NN at IN all DT for IN the DT hand NN to TO take VV hold VV of IN , , for IN had VHD there RB been VBN a DT piece NN of IN string NN , , or CC even RB a DT thread NN of IN cotton NN , , stretched VVN along IN to TO give VV a DT semblance NN of IN support NN , , I PP think VVP I PP could MD have VH done VVN it PP . SENT but CC there EX was VBD only RB the DT cliff NN wall NN , , sheer JJ and CC white JJ , , against IN that DT narrowest JJS way NN , , with IN never RB cranny NN to TO put VV a DT finger NN into IN . SENT The DT wind NN was VBD blowing VVG in IN fresh JJ puffs NNS , , and CC though IN I PP did VVD not RB open VV my PP$ eyes NNS , , I PP knew VVD that IN it PP was VBD moving VVG the DT little JJ tufts NNS of IN bent JJ grass NN , , and CC the DT chiding VVG cries VVZ of IN the DT gulls NNS seemed VVD to TO invite VV me PP to TO be VB done VVN with IN fear NN and CC pain NN and CC broken JJ leg NN , , and CC fling VV myself PP off RP on IN to TO the DT rocks NNS below RB . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP spoke VVD . SENT John NP , , he PP said VVD , , there EX is VBZ no DT time NN to TO play VV the DT woman NN . SENT another DT minute NN of IN this DT and CC we PP are VBP lost VVN . SENT Pluck VV up RP thy JJR courage NN , , beep NN thy NN eyes NNS to TO the DT cliff NN and CC forward RB . SENT Yet RB I PP could MD not RB , , but CC answered VVN . SENT I PP cannot NN , , I NN cannot NN . SENT if IN I PP open VVP my PP$ eyes NNS , , or CC move NN hand NN or CC foot NN , , I PP shall MD fall VV on IN the DT rocks NNS below RB . SENT He PP waited VVD a DT second JJ , , and CC then RB said VVD . SENT Nay RB , , move NN thou NNS must MD , , and CC tis NNS better JJR to TO risk VV falling VVG now RB , , than IN fall NN for IN certain JJ with IN another DT bullet NN in IN thee NP later RBR on RB . SENT And CC with IN that WDT he PP shifted VVD his PP$ hand NN from IN my PP$ back NN and CC fixed VVN it PP in IN my PP$ coat NN collar NN , , moving VVG backwards JJ himself PP , , and CC setting VVG to TO drag VV me PP after IN him PP . SENT Now RB , , I PP was VBD so RB besotted JJ with IN fright NN that IN I PP would MD not RB budge VV an DT inch NN , , fearing VVG to TO fall VV over RP if IN I PP opened VVD my PP$ eyes NNS . SENT And CC Elzevir NP , , for IN all DT he PP was VBD so RB strong JJ , , could MD not RB pull VV a DT helpless JJ lump NN backwards RB up RB that IN path NN . SENT So RB he PP gave VVD it PP up RP , , leaving VVG go NN hold VVP on IN me PP with IN a DT groan NN , , and CC at IN that DT moment NN there RB rose VVD from IN the DT under IN cliff NN below IN a DT sound NN of IN voices NNS and CC shouting VVG . SENT Zounds NP , , they PP are VBP down RB already RB . SENT cried VVN Elzevir NP , , and CC have VHP found VVN Maskew's NP body NN . SENT it PP is VBZ all RB up RB . SENT another DT minute NN and CC they PP will MD see VV us PP . SENT But CC so RB strange JJ is VBZ the DT force NN of IN mind NN on IN body NN , , and CC the DT power NN of IN a DT greater JJR to TO master VV a DT lesser JJR fear NN , , that IN when WRB I PP heard VVD those DT voices NNS from IN below RB , , all DT fright NN of IN falling VVG left VVN me PP in IN a DT moment NN , , and CC I PP could MD open VV my PP$ eyes NNS without IN a DT trace NN of IN giddiness NN . SENT So RB I PP began VVD to TO move VV forward RB again RB on IN hands NNS and CC knees NNS . SENT And CC Elzevir NP , , seeing VVG me PP , , thought VVN for IN a DT moment NN I PP had VHD gone VVN mad JJ , , and CC was VBD dragging VVG myself PP over IN the DT cliff NN . SENT but CC then RB saw VVD how WRB it PP was VBD , , and CC moved VVD backwards RB himself PP before IN me PP , , saying VVG in IN a DT low JJ voice NN , , Brave NP lad NN . SENT Once RB creep VV round NN this DT turn NN , , and CC I PP will MD pick VV thee NP up RP again RB . SENT There EX is VBZ but CC fifty CD yards NNS to TO go VV , , and CC we PP shall MD foil VV these DT devils NNS yet RB . SENT Then RB we PP heard VVD the DT voices NNS again RB , , but CC farther RBR off RB , , and CC not RB so RB loud JJ . SENT and CC knew VVD that IN our PP$ pursuers NNS had VHD left VVN the DT under IN cliff NN and CC turned VVD down RP on IN to TO the DT beach NN , , thinking VVG that IN we PP were VBD hiding VVG by IN the DT sea NN . SENT Five CD minutes NNS later RBR Elzevir NP stepped VVD on IN to TO the DT cliff NN top NN , , with IN me PP upon IN his PP$ back NN . SENT We PP have VHP made VVN something NN of IN this DT throw VVP , , he PP said VVD , , and CC are VBP safe JJ for IN another DT hour NN , , though IN I PP thought VVD thy JJ giddy JJ head NN had VHD ruined VVN us PP . SENT Then RB he PP put VVP me PP gently RB upon IN the DT springy JJ turf NN and CC lay VV down IN himself PP upon IN his PP$ back NN , , stretching VVG his PP$ arms NNS out RP straight RB on IN either DT side NN , , and CC breathing VVG hard RB to TO recover VV from IN the DT task NN he PP had VHD performed VVN . SENT The DT day NN was VBD still RB young JJ , , and CC far RB below IN us PP was VBD stretched VVN the DT moving VVG floor NN of IN the DT Channel NP , , with IN a DT silver JJ grey JJ film NN of IN night NN mists NNS not RB yet RB lifted VVN in IN the DT offing NN . SENT A DT hummocky JJ up RP and CC down RB line NN of IN cliffs NNS , , all DT projections NNS , , dents NNS , , bays NNS , , and CC hollows NNS , , trended VVD southward RB till IN it PP ended VVD in IN the DT great JJ bluff NN of IN St NP Alban's NP Head NP , , ten CD miles NNS away RB . SENT The DT cliff NN face NN was VBD gleaming VVG white JJ , , the DT sea NN tawny NN inshore RB , , but CC purest JJS blue JJ outside NN , , with IN the DT straight JJ sunpath NN across IN it PP , , spangled VVN and CC gleaming VVG like IN a DT mackerel's NNS back RB . SENT The DT relief NN of IN being VBG once RB more JJR on IN firm NN ground NN , , and CC the DT exultation NN of IN an DT escape NN from IN immediate JJ danger NN , , removed VVD my PP$ pain NN and CC made VVD me PP forget VV that IN my PP$ leg NN was VBD broken VVN . SENT So RB I PP lay VVD for IN a DT moment NN basking VVG in IN the DT sun NN . SENT and CC the DT wind NN , , which WDT a DT few JJ minutes NNS before RB threatened VVD to TO blow VV me PP from IN that DT narrow JJ ledge NN , , seemed VVD now RB but CC the DT gentlest JJS of IN breezes NNS , , fresh JJ with IN the DT breath NN of IN the DT kindly RB sea NN . SENT But CC this DT was VBD only RB for IN a DT moment NN , , for IN the DT anguish NN came VVD back RB and CC grew VVD apace RB , , and CC I PP fell VVD to TO thinking VVG dismally RB of IN the DT plight NN we PP were VBD in RP . SENT How WRB things NNS had VHD been VBN against IN us PP in IN these DT last JJ days NNS . SENT First RB there EX was VBD losing VVG the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC that DT was VBD bad JJ enough RB . SENT second RB , , there EX was VBD the DT being NN known VVN by IN the DT Excise NN for IN smugglers NNS , , and CC perhaps RB for IN murderers NNS . SENT third JJ and CC last JJ , , there EX was VBD the DT breaking NN of IN my PP$ leg NN , , which WDT made VVD escape VV so RB difficult JJ . SENT But CC , , most RBS of IN all DT , , there RB came VVD before IN my PP$ eyes NNS that IN grey JJ face NN turned VVD up RP against IN the DT morning NN sun NN , , and CC I PP thought VVD of IN all DT it PP meant VVN for IN Grace NP , , and CC would MD have VH given VVN my PP$ own JJ life NN to TO call VV back RB that IN of IN our PP$ worst JJS enemy NN . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP sat VVD up RP , , stretching VVG himself PP like IN one CD waking VVG out RP of IN sleep NN , , and CC said VVD . SENT We PP must MD be VB gone VVN . SENT They PP will MD not RB be VB back RB for IN some DT time NN yet RB , , and CC , , when WRB they PP come VVP , , will MD not RB think VV to TO search VV closely RB for IN us PP hereabouts RB . SENT but CC that IN we PP cannot NN risk NN , , and CC must MD get VV clear JJ away RB . SENT This DT leg NN of IN thine NN will MD keep VV us PP tied VVN for IN weeks NNS , , and CC we PP must MD find VV some DT place NN where WRB we PP can MD lie VV hid VVD , , and CC tend VVP it PP . SENT Now RB , , I PP know VVP such PDT a DT hiding VVG hole NN in IN Purbeck NP , , which WDT they PP call VVP Joseph's NP Pit NP , , and CC thither RB we PP must MD go VV . SENT but CC it PP will MD take VV all PDT the DT day NN to TO get VV there RB , , for IN it PP is VBZ seven CD miles NNS off RB , , and CC I PP am VBP older JJR than IN I PP was VBD , , and CC thou NNS too RB heavy JJ a DT babe NN to TO carry VV over RP lightly RB . SENT I PP did VVD not RB know VV the DT pit NN he PP spoke VVD of IN but CC was VBD glad JJ to TO hear VV of IN some DT place NN , , however RB far RB off RB , , where WRB I PP could MD lie VV still RB and CC gee VV ease VV from IN the DT pain NN . SENT And CC so RB he PP took VVD me PP in IN his PP$ arms NNS again RB and CC started VVD off RP across IN the DT fields NNS . SENT I PP need VVP not RB tell VV of IN that DT weary JJ journey NN , , and CC indeed RB could MD not RB , , if IN I PP wished VVD . SENT fort NN he PP pain NN went VVD to TO my PP$ head NN and CC filled VVD me PP with IN such PDT a DT drowsy JJ anguish NN that IN I PP knew VVD nothing NN except IN when WRB some DT unlooked JJ for IN movement NN gave VVD me PP a DT sharper JJR twinge NN , , and CC made VVD me PP cry VVP out RP . SENT At IN first JJ Elzevir NP walked VVD briskly RB , , but CC as IN the DT day NN wore VVD on RB went VVD slower JJR , , and CC was VBD fain RB more JJR than IN once RB to TO put VV me PP down RP and CC rest NN , , till IN at IN last JJ he PP could MD only RB carry VV me PP a DT hundred CD yards NNS at IN a DT time NN . SENT It PP was VBD after IN noon NN , , for IN the DT sun NN was VBD past JJ the DT meridian NN , , and CC very RB hot JJ for IN the DT time NN of IN year NN , , when WRB the DT face NN of IN the DT country NN began VVD to TO change VV . SENT and CC instead RB of IN the DT short JJ sward NN of IN the DT open JJ down RB , , sprinkled VVD with IN tiny JJ white JJ snail NN shells NNS , , the DT ground NN was VBD brashy JJ with IN flat JJ stones NNS , , and CC divided VVN up RP into IN tillage NN fields NNS . SENT It PP was VBD a DT bleak JJ wide JJ bitten VVN place NN enough RB , , looking VVG as RB if IN twould NN never RB pay VV for IN turning VVG , , and CC instead RB of IN hedges NNS there EX were VBD dreary JJ walls NNS built VVN of IN dry JJ stone NN without IN mortar NN . SENT Behind IN one CD of IN these DT walls NNS , , broken VVN down RP in IN places NNS , , but CC held VVD together RB with IN straggling VVG ivy NN , , and CC buttressed VVN here RB and CC there RB with IN a DT bramble NN bush NN , , Elzevir NP put VVD me PP down RP at IN length NN and CC said VVD , , I PP am RB beat VVP , , and CC can MD carry VV thee NP no DT further JJR for IN this DT present NN , , though IN there EX is VBZ not RB now RB much RB farther RBR to TO go VV . SENT We PP have VHP passed VVN Purbeck NP Gates NP , , and CC these DT walls NNS will MD screen VV us PP from IN prying VVG eyes NNS if IN any DT chance NN comer NN pass NN along IN the DT down RB . SENT And CC as RB for IN the DT soldiers NNS , , they PP are VBP not RB like JJ to TO come VV this DT way NN so RB soon RB , , and CC if IN they PP come VVP I PP cannot NN help VV it PP . SENT for IN weariness NN and CC the DT sun's NNS heat NN have VHP made VVN my PP$ feet NNS like IN lead NN . SENT A DT score NN of IN years NNS ago IN I PP would MD have VH laughed VVN at IN such PDT a DT task NN , , but CC now RB tis NNS different JJ , , and CC I PP must MD take VV a DT little JJ sleep NN and CC rest NN till IN the DT air NN is VBZ cooler JJR . SENT So RB sit VV thee NP here RB and CC lean JJ thy NNS shoulder VVP up RP against IN the DT wall NN , , and CC thus RB thou NN canst NN look NN through IN this DT broken JJ place NN and CC watch VV both DT ways NNS . SENT Then RB , , if IN thou NNS see VVP aught RB moving VVG , , wake VVP me PP up RP . SENT I PP wish VVP I PP had VHD a DT thimbleful NN of IN powder NN to TO make VV this DT whistle NN sound NN and CC he PP took VVD Maskew's NP silver NN butted VVD pistol NN again RB from IN his PP$ bosom NN , , and CC handled VVD it PP lovingly RB , , tis NNS like IN my PP$ evil JJ luck NN to TO carry VV fire NN arms NNS thirty CD years NNS , , and CC leave VV them PP at IN home NN at IN a DT pinch NN like IN this DT . SENT With IN that IN he PP flung VVD himself PP down RB where WRB there EX was VBD a DT narrow JJ shadow NN close NN against IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT wall NN , , and CC in IN a DT minute NN I PP knew VVD from IN his PP$ heavy JJ breathing NN that IN he PP was VBD asleep JJ . SENT The DT wind NN had VHD freshened VVN much RB , , and CC was VBD blowing VVG strong JJ from IN the DT west NN . SENT and CC now RB that IN I PP was VBD under IN the DT lee NN of IN the DT wall NN I PP began VVD to TO perceive VV that DT drowsiness NN creeping VVG upon IN me PP which WDT overtakes VVZ a DT man NN who WP has VHZ been VBN tousled VVN for IN an DT hour NN or CC two CD by IN the DT wind NN , , and CC gets VVZ at IN length NN into IN shelter NN . SENT Moreover RB , , though IN I PP was VBD not RB tired JJ by IN grievous JJ toil VVP like IN Elzevir NP , , I PP had VHD passed VVN a DT night NN without IN sleep NN , , and CC felt VVD besides IN the DT weariness NN of IN pain NN to TO lull VV me PP to TO slumber VV . SENT So RB it PP was VBD , , that IN before IN a DT quarter NN of IN an DT hour NN was VBD past JJ , , I PP had VHD much JJ ado NN to TO keep VV awake RB , , for IN all DT I NN knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD left VVN on IN guard NN . SENT Then RB I PP sought VVD something NN to TO fix VV my PP$ thoughts NNS , , and CC looking VVG on IN that DT side NN of IN the DT wall NN where WRB the DT sward NN was VBD , , fell VVD to TO counting VVG the DT mole NN hills NNS that WDT were VBD cast VVN up RP in IN numbers NNS thereabout RB . SENT And CC when WRB I PP had VHD exhausted VVN them PP , , and CC reckoned VVN up RP thirty CD little JJ heaps NNS of IN dry JJ and CC powdery JJ brown JJ earth NN , , that WDT lay VVD at IN random JJ on IN the DT green JJ turf NN , , I PP turned VVD my PP$ eyes NNS to TO the DT tillage NN field NN on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT wall NN , , and CC saw VVD the DT inch NN high JJ blades NNS of IN corn NN coming VVG up RP between IN the DT stones NNS . SENT Then RB I PP fell VVD to TO counting VVG the DT blades NNS , , feeling VVG glad JJ to TO hive VV discovered VVN a DT reckoning NN that WDT would MD not RB be VB exhausted VVN at IN thirty CD , , but CC would MD go VV on IN for IN millions NNS , , and CC millions NNS , , and CC millions NNS . SENT and CC before IN I PP had VHD reached VVN ten CD in IN so RB heroic JJ a DT numeration NN was VBD fast RB asleep JJ . SENT A DT sharp JJ noise NN woke VVD me PP with IN a DT start NN that WDT set VVD the DT pain NN tingling VVG in IN my PP$ leg NN , , and CC though IN I PP could MD see VV nothing NN , , I PP knew VVD that IN a DT shot NN had VHD been VBN fired VVN very RB near IN us PP . SENT I PP was VBD for IN waking VVG Elzevir NP , , but CC he PP was VBD already RB full JJ awake RB , , and CC put VVD a DT finger NN on IN his PP$ lip NN to TO show VV I PP should MD not RB speak VV . SENT Then RB he PP crept VVD a DT few JJ paces NNS down IN the DT wall NN to TO where WRB an DT ivy NN bush NN over RB topped VVD it PP , , enough RB for IN him PP to TO look VV through IN the DT leaves NNS without IN being VBG seen VVN . SENT He PP dropped VVD down RB again RB with IN a DT look NN of IN relief NN and CC said VVD , , Tis NNS but CC a DT lad NN scaring VVG rooks NNS with IN a DT blunderbuss NN . SENT we PP will MD not RB stir VV unless IN he PP makes VVZ this DT way NN . SENT A DT minute NN later RBR he PP said VVD . SENT The DT boy NN is VBZ coming VVG straight RB for IN the DT wall NN . SENT we PP shall MD have VH to TO show VV ourselves PP . SENT and CC while IN he PP spoke VVD there EX was VBD a DT rattle VV of IN falling VVG stones NNS , , where WRB the DT boy NN was VBD partly RB climbing VVG and CC partly RB pulling VVG down RP the DT dry JJ wall NN , , and CC so RB Elzevir NP stood VVD up RP . SENT The DT boy NN looked VVD frightened JJ , , and CC made VVD as RB if IN he PP would MD run VV off RP , , but CC Elzevir NP passed VVD him PP the DT time NN of IN day NN in IN a DT civil JJ voice NN , , and CC he PP stopped VVD and CC gave VVD it PP back RB . SENT What WP are VBP you PP doing VVG here RB , , son NN . SENT Block NP asked VVD . SENT Scaring VVG rooks NNS for IN Farmer NP Topp NP , , was VBD the DT answer NN . SENT Have VHP you PP got VVD a DT charge NN of IN powder NN to TO spare VV . SENT said VVD Elzevir NP , , showing VVG his PP$ pistol NN . SENT I PP want VVP to TO get VV a DT rabbit NN in IN the DT gorse NN for IN supper NN , , and CC have VHP dropped VVN my PP$ flask NN . SENT Maybe RB you've NN seen VVN a DT flask NN in IN walking VVG through IN the DT furrows VVZ . SENT He PP whispered VVD to TO me PP to TO lie VV still RB , , so RB that IN it PP might MD not RB be VB perceived VVN my PP$ leg NN was VBD broken VVN . SENT and CC the DT boy NN replied VVD . SENT No RB , , I PP have VHP seen VVN no DT flask NN . SENT but CC very RB like IN have VHP not RB come VVN the DT same JJ way NN as IN you PP , , being NN sent VVD out RP here RB from IN Lowermoigne NP . SENT and CC as IN for IN powder NN , , I PP have VHP little RB left VVN , , and CC must MD save VV that IN for IN the DT rooks NNS , , or CC shall MD get VV a DT beating NN for IN my PP$ pains NNS . SENT Come VVN , , said VVD Elzevir NP , , give VVP me PP a DT charge NN or CC two CD , , and CC there EX is VBZ half PDT a DT crown NN for IN thee NP . SENT And CC he PP took VVD the DT coin NN out RP of IN his PP$ pocket NN and CC showed VVD it PP . SENT The DT boy's NNS eyes NNS twinkled VVD , , and CC so RB would MD mine NN at IN so RB valuable JJ a DT piece NN , , and CC he PP took VVD out RP from IN his PP$ pocket NN a DT battered JJ cowskin NN flask NN . SENT Give VV flask NN and CC all RB , , said VVD Elzevir NP , , and CC thou NNS shalt VV have VHP a DT crown NN , , and CC he PP showed VVD him PP the DT larger JJR coin NN . SENT No DT time NN was VBD wasted VVN in IN words NNS . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD the DT flask NN in IN his PP$ pocket NN , , and CC the DT boy NN was VBD biting VVG the DT crown NN . SENT What WP shot VVD have VH you PP . SENT said VVD Elzevir NP . SENT What WP . SENT have VHP you PP dropped VVD your PP$ shot NN flask NN too RB . SENT asked VVN the DT boy NN . SENT And CC his PP$ voice NN had VHD something NN of IN surprise NN in IN it PP . SENT Nay RB , , but CC my PP$ shot NN are VBP over RB small JJ . SENT if IN thou NN hast NP a DT slug NN or CC two CD , , I PP would MD take VV them PP . SENT I PP have VHP a DT dozen NN goose NN slugs VVZ , , No UH . SENT 2 LS , , said VVD the DT boy NN . SENT but CC thou NNS must MD pay VV a DT shilling NN for IN them PP . SENT My PP$ master NN says VVZ I PP never RB am VBP to TO use VV them PP , , except IN I PP see VVP a DT swan NN or CC buzzard NN , , or CC something NN fit NN to TO cook VV , , come VV over RP . SENT I PP shall MD get VV a DT sound JJ beating NN for IN my PP$ pains NNS , , and CC to TO be VB beat NN is VBZ worth IN a DT shilling NN . SENT If IN thou NN art NN beat NN , , be VB beat VV for IN something NN more RBR , , says VVZ Elzevir NP the DT tempter NN . SENT Give VV me PP that IN firelock NN that IN thou NN carriest NNS , , and CC take VV a DT guinea NN . SENT Nay RB , , I PP know VVP not RB , , says VVZ the DT boy NN . SENT there EX are VBP queer JJ tales NNS afloat RB at IN Lowermoigne NP , , how WRB that IN a DT Posse NP met VVD the DT Contraband NN this DT morning NN , , and CC shots NNS were VBD fired VVN , , and CC a DT gauger NN got VVD an DT over IN dose NN of IN lead NN maybe RB of IN goose NN slugs NNS No RB . SENT 2 LS . SENT The DT smugglers NNS got VVD off RB clear JJ , , but CC they PP say VVP the DT hue NN and CC cry NN is VBZ up RB already RB , , and CC that IN a DT head NN price NN will MD be VB fixed VVN of IN twenty CD pound NN . SENT So RB if IN I PP sell VVP you PP a DT fowling NN piece NN , , maybe RB I PP shall MD do VV wrong JJ , , and CC have VH the DT Government NN upon IN me PP as RB well RB as IN my PP$ master NN . SENT The DT surprise NN in IN his PP$ voice NN was VBD changed VVN to TO suspicion NN , , for IN while IN he PP spoke VVD I PP saw VVD that IN his PP$ eye NN had VHD fallen VVN on IN my PP$ foot NN , , though IN I PP tried VVD to TO keep VV it PP in IN the DT shadow NN . SENT and CC that IN he PP saw VVD the DT boot NN clotted VVN with IN blood NN , , and CC the DT kerchief NN tied VVD round VV my PP$ leg NN . SENT Tis NNS for IN that DT very JJ reason NN , , says VVZ Elzevir NP , , that WDT I PP want VVP the DT firelock NN . SENT These DT smugglers NNS are VBP roaming VVG loose RB , , and CC a DT pistol NN is VBZ a DT poor JJ thing NN to TO stop VV such JJ wicked JJ rascals NNS on IN a DT lone JJ hill NN side NN . SENT Come VV , , come VV , , thou NN dost NP not RB want VVP a DT piece NN to TO guard VV thee NP . SENT they PP will MD not RB hurt VV a DT boy NN . SENT He PP had VHD the DT guinea NN between IN his PP$ finger NN and CC thumb NN , , and CC the DT gleam NN of IN the DT gold NN was VBD too RB strong JJ to TO be VB withstood VVN . SENT So RB we PP gained VVD a DT sorry JJ matchlock NN , , slugs NNS , , and CC powder NN , , and CC the DT boy NN walked VVD off RP over IN the DT furrow NN , , whistling VVG with IN his PP$ hand NN in IN his PP$ pocket NN , , and CC a DT guinea NN and CC a DT crown NN piece NN in IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT His PP$ whistle NN sounded VVD innocent JJ enough NN , , yet CC I PP mistrusted VVD him PP , , having VHG caught VVN his PP$ eye NN when WRB he PP was VBD looking VVG at IN my PP$ bloody JJ loot NN . SENT and CC so RB I PP said VVD as RB much JJ to TO Elzevir NP , , who WP only RB laughed VVD , , saying VVG the DT boy NN was VBD simple JJ and CC harmless JJ . SENT But CC from IN where WRB I PP sat VVD I PP could MD peep VV out RP through IN the DT brambles NNS in IN the DT open JJ gap NN , , and CC see VV without IN being VBG seen VVN and CC there EX was VBD my PP$ young JJ gentleman NN walking VVG carelessly RB enough RB , , and CC whistling VVG like IN any DT bird NN so RB long RB as IN Elzevir's NP head NN was VBD above IN the DT wall NN . SENT but CC when WRB Elzevir NP sat VVD down RB , , the DT boy NN gave VVD a DT careful JJ look NN round NN , , and CC seeing VVG no DT one NN watching VVG any DT more JJR , , dropped VVD his PP$ whistling VVG and CC made VVD off RP as RB fast RB as IN heels NNS would MD carry VV him PP . SENT Then RB I PP knew VVD that IN he PP had VHD guessed VVD who WP we PP were VBD , , and CC was VBD off RB to TO warn VV the DT hue NN and CC cry NN . SENT but CC before IN Elzevir NP was VBD on IN his PP$ feet NNS again RB , , the DT boy NN was VBD out RB of IN sight NN , , over IN the DT hill NN brow NN . SENT Let VV us PP move VV on RP , , said VVD Block NP . SENT tis NNS but CC a DT little JJ distance NN now RB to TO go VV , , and CC the DT heat NN is VBZ past JJ already RB . SENT We PP must MD have VH slept VVD three CD hours NNS or CC more JJR , , for IN thou NN art NN but CC a DT sorry JJ watchman NN , , John NP . SENT tis NNS when WRB the DT sentry NN sleeps VVZ that IN the DT enemy NN laughs VVZ , , and CC for IN thee NP the DT Posse NP might MD have VH had VHN us PP both CC like VV daylight NN owls NNS . SENT With IN that IN he PP took VVD me PP on IN his PP$ back NN and CC made VVD off RP with IN a DT lusty JJ stride NN , , keeping VVG as RB much RB as RB possible JJ under IN the DT brow NN of IN the DT hill NN and CC in IN the DT shelter NN of IN the DT walls NNS . SENT We PP had VHD slept VVD longer RBR than IN we PP thought VVD , , for IN the DT sun NN was VBD westering VVG fast RB , , and CC though IN the DT rest NN had VHD refreshed VVN me PP , , my PP$ leg NN had VHD grown VVN stiff JJ , , and CC hurt VV the DT more RBR in IN dangling VVG when WRB we PP started VVD again RB . SENT Elzevir NP was VBD still RB walking VVG strongly RB , , in IN spite NN of IN the DT heavy JJ burden NN he PP carried VVD , , and CC in IN less JJR than IN half PDT an DT hour NN I PP knew VVD , , though IN I PP had VHD never RB been VBN there RB before RB , , we PP were VBD in IN the DT land NN of IN the DT old JJ marble NN quarries NNS at IN the DT back NN of IN Anvil NN Point NP . SENT Although IN I PP knew VVD little RB of IN these DT quarries NNS , , and CC certainly RB was VBD in IN evil JJ plight NN to TO take VV note NN of IN anything NN at IN that DT time NN , , yet RB afterwards RB I PP learnt VVD much RB about IN them PP . SENT Out RB of IN such JJ excavations NNS comes VVZ that IN black JJ Purbeck NP Marble NP which WDT you PP see VVP in IN old JJ churches NNS in IN our PP$ country NN , , and CC I PP am VBP told VVN in IN other JJ parts NNS of IN England NP as IN well RB . SENT And CC the DT way NN of IN making VVG a DT marble NN quarry NN is VBZ to TO sink VV a DT tunnel NN , , slanting VVG very RB steeply RB down RB into IN the DT earth NN , , like IN a DT well RB turned VVN askew RB , , till IN you PP reach VVP fifty CD , , seventy CD , , or CC perhaps RB one CD hundred CD feet NNS deep JJ . SENT Then RB from IN the DT bottom NN of IN this DT shaft NN there RB spread VVD out RP narrow JJ passages NNS or CC tunnels NNS , , mostly RB six CD feet NNS high JJ , , but CC sometimes RB only RB three CD or CC four CD , , and CC in IN these DT the DT marble NN is VBZ dug VVD . SENT These DT quarries NNS were VBD made VVN by IN men NNS centuries NNS ago RB , , some DT say VVP by IN the DT Romans NNS themselves PP . SENT and CC though IN some DT are VBP still RB worked VVN in IN other JJ parts NNS of IN Purbeck NP , , those DT at IN the DT back NN of IN Anvil NN Point NP have VHP been VBN disused JJ beyond IN the DT memory NN of IN man NN . SENT We PP had VHD left VVN the DT stony JJ village NN fields NNS , , and CC the DT face NN of IN the DT country NN was VBD covered VVN once RB more RBR with IN the DT closest JJS sward NN , , which WDT was VBD just RB putting VVG on IN the DT brighter JJR green NN of IN spring NN . SENT This DT turf NN was VBD not RB smooth JJ , , but CC hummocky JJ , , for IN under IN it PP lay VVD heaps NNS of IN worthless JJ stone NN and CC marble NN drawn VVN out RP of IN the DT quarries NNS ages NNS ago RB , , which WDT the DT green JJ vestment NN had VHD covered VVN for IN the DT most JJS part NN , , though IN it PP left VVD sometimes RB a DT little JJ patch NN of IN broken JJ rubble NN peering VVG out RP at IN the DT top NN of IN a DT mound NN . SENT There EX were VBD many JJ tumble NN down IN walls NNS and CC low JJ gables NNS left VVN of IN the DT cottages NNS of IN the DT old JJ quarrymen NNS . SENT grass NN covered VVD ridges NNS marked VVD out RP the DT little JJ garden NN folds NNS , , and CC here RB and CC there RB still RB stood VVD a DT forlorn JJ gooseberry NN bush NN , , or CC a DT stunted VVN plum NN or CC apple NN tree NN with IN its PP$ branches NNS all RB swept VVD eastward RB by IN the DT up IN Channel NP gales NNS . SENT As RB for IN the DT quarry NN shafts VVZ themselves PP , , they PP too RB were VBD covered VVN round NN the DT tips NNS with IN the DT green JJ turf NN , , and CC down RB them PP led VVD a DT narrow JJ flight NN of IN steep JJ cut NN steps NNS , , with IN a DT slide NN of IN soap NN stone NN at IN the DT side NN , , on IN which WDT the DT marble NN blocks NNS were VBD once RB hauled VVD up RP by IN wooden JJ winches NNS . SENT Down RB these DT steps NNS no DT feet NNS ever RB walked VVD now RB , , for IN not RB only RB were VBD suffocating VVG gases NNS said VVD to TO beset VVN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT shalts VVZ , , but CC men NNS would MD have VH it PP that IN in IN the DT narrow JJ passages NNS blow NN lurked VVD evil JJ spirits NNS and CC demons NNS . SENT One NN who WP ought MD to TO know VV about IN such JJ things NNS , , told VVD me PP that IN when WRB St NP Aldhelm NP first RB came VVD to TO Purbeck NP , , he PP bound VVN the DT old JJ Pagan NP gods NNS under IN a DT ban NN deep RB in IN these DT passages NNS , , but CC that IN the DT worst JJS of IN all PDT the DT crew NN was VBD a DT certain JJ demon NN called VVD the DT Mandrive NP , , who WP watched VVD over IN the DT best JJS of IN the DT black JJ marble NN . SENT And CC that DT was VBD why WRB such JJ marble NN might MD only RB be VB used VVN in IN churches NNS or CC for IN graves NNS , , for IN if IN it PP were VBD not RB for IN this DT holy JJ purpose NN , , the DT Mandrive NP would MD have VH power NN to TO strangle VV the DT man NN that WDT hewed VVD it PP . SENT It PP was VBD by IN the DT side NN of IN one CD of IN these DT old JJ shafts NNS that IN Elzevir NP laid VVD me PP down RP at IN last JJ . SENT The DT light NN was VBD very RB low JJ , , showing VVG all PDT the DT little JJ unevennesses NNS of IN the DT turf NN . SENT and CC the DT sward NN crept VVN over IN the DT edges NNS of IN the DT hole NN , , and CC every DT crack NN and CC crevice NN in IN steps NNS and CC slide NN was VBD green JJ with IN ferns NNS . SENT The DT green JJ ferns NNS shrouded VVD the DT walls NNS of IN the DT hole NN , , and CC ruddy JJ brown JJ brambles NNS overgrew VVD the DT steps NNS , , till IN all DT was VBD lost VVN in IN the DT gloom NN that WDT hung VVD at IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT Elzevir NP drew VVD a DT deep JJ breath NN or CC two CD of IN the DT cool JJ evening NN air NN , , like IN a DT man NN who WP has VHZ come VVN through IN a DT difficult JJ trial NN . SENT There RB , , he PP said VVD , , this DT is VBZ Joseph's NP Pit NP , , and CC here RB we PP must MD lie VV hid VVD until IN thy NN foot NN is VBZ sound JJ again RB . SENT Once RB get VV to TO the DT bottom NN safe JJ , , and CC we PP can MD laugh VV at IN Posse NP , , and CC hue NN and CC cry NN , , and CC at IN the DT King's NP Crown NP itself PP . SENT They PP cannot NN search NN all PDT the DT quarries NNS , , and CC are VBP not RB like JJ to TO search VV any DT of IN them PP , , for IN they PP are VBP cowards NNS at IN the DT best JJS , , and CC hang VV much RB on IN tales NNS of IN the DT Mandrive NP . SENT Ay RB , , and CC such JJ tales NNS are VBP true JJ enough RB , , for IN there RB lurk VV gases NNS at IN the DT bottom NN of IN most JJS of IN the DT shafts NNS , , like IN devils NNS to TO strangle VV any DT that WDT go VVP down RP . SENT And CC if IN they PP do VVP come VV down RP this DT Joseph's NP Pit NP , , we PP still RB have VHP nineteen CD chances NNS in IN a DT score VVP they PP cannot NN thread NN the DT workings NNS . SENT But CC last JJ , , if IN they PP come VVP down RP , , and CC thread NN the DT path NN , , there EX is VBZ this DT pistol NN and CC a DT rusty JJ matchlock NN . SENT and CC before IN they PP come VVP to TO where WRB we PP lie VVP , , we PP can MD hold VV the DT troop NN at IN bay NN and CC sell VV our PP$ lives NNS so RB dear RB they PP will MD not RB care VV to TO buy VV them PP . SENT We PP waited VVD a DT few JJ minutes NNS , , and CC then RB he PP took VVD me PP in IN his PP$ arms NNS and CC began VVD to TO descend VV the DT steps NNS , , hack VV first RB , , as IN one PP goes VVZ down RP a DT hatchway NN . SENT The DT sun NN was VBD setting VVG in IN a DT heavy JJ bank NN of IN clouds NNS just RB as IN we PP began VVD to TO go VV down RP , , and CC I PP could MD not RB help VV remembering VVG how WRB I PP had VHD seen VVN it PP set VVD over IN peaceful JJ Moonfleet NP only RB twenty CD four CD hours NNS ago RB . SENT and CC how WRB far RB off IN we PP were VBD now RB , , and CC how WRB long JJ it PP was VBD likely JJ to TO be VB before IN I PP saw VVD that IN dear RB village NN and CC Grace NN again RB . SENT The DT stairs NNS were VBD still RB sharp JJ cut NN and CC little RB worn VVN , , but CC Elzevir NP paid VVD great JJ care NN to TO his PP$ feet NNS , , lest IN he PP should MD slip VV on IN the DT ferns NNS and CC mosses NNS with IN which WDT they PP were VBD overgrown VVN . SENT When WRB we PP reached VVD the DT brambles NNS he PP met VVD them PP with IN his PP$ back NN , , and CC though IN I PP heard VVD the DT thorns NNS tearing VVG in IN his PP$ coat NN , , he PP shoved VVD them PP aside RP with IN his PP$ broad JJ shoulders NNS . SENT and CC screened VVD my PP$ dangling JJ leg NN from IN getting VVG caught VVN . SENT Thus RB he PP came VVD safe JJ without IN stumble NN to TO the DT bottom NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT When WRB we PP got VVD there EX all RB was VBD dark JJ , , but CC he PP stepped VVD off RP into IN a DT narrow JJ opening NN on IN the DT right JJ hand NN , , and CC walked VVD on IN as RB if IN he PP knew VVD the DT way NN . SENT I PP could MD see VV nothing NN , , but CC perceived VVD that IN we PP were VBD passing VVG through IN endless JJ galleries NNS cut VVN in IN the DT solid JJ rock NN , , high RB enough RB , , for IN the DT most JJS part NN , , to TO allow VV of IN walking VVG upright NN , , but CC sometimes RB so RB low JJ as RB to TO force VV him PP to TO bend VV down RP and CC carry VV me PP in IN a DT very RB constrained VVN attitude NN . SENT Only RB twice RB did VVD he PP set VVD me PP down RP at IN a DT turning NN , , while IN he PP took VVD out RP his PP$ tinder NN box NN and CC lit VVD a DT match NN . SENT but CC at IN length NN the DT darkness NN became VVD less RBR dark JJ , , and CC I PP saw VVD that IN we PP were VBD in IN a DT large JJ cave NN or CC room NN , , into IN which WDT the DT light NN came VVD through IN some DT opening NN at IN the DT far JJ end NN . SENT At IN the DT same JJ time NN I PP felt VVD a DT colder JJR breath NN and CC fresh JJ salt NN smell NN in IN the DT air NN that WDT told VVD me PP we PP were VBD very RB near IN the DT sea NN . SENT The DT Sea NP Cave NP The DT dull JJ loneness NN , , the DT black JJ shade NN , , That IN these DT hanging VVG vaults NNS have VHP made VVN . SENT The DT strange JJ music NN of IN the DT waves NNS Beating VVG on IN these DT hollow JJ caves NNS Wither VV He PP set VV me PP down RP in IN one CD corner NN , , where WRB was VBD some DT loose JJ dry JJ silver NN sand NN upon IN the DT floor NN , , which WDT others NNS had VHD perhaps RB used VVN for IN a DT resting JJ place NN before RB . SENT Thou NNS must MD lie VV here RB for IN a DT month NN or CC two CD , , lad NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT tis NNS a DT mean JJ bed NN , , but CC I PP have VHP known VVN many JJ worse JJR , , and CC will MD get VV straw JJ tomorrow NN if IN I PP can MD , , to TO better VV it PP . SENT I PP had VHD eaten VVN nothing NN all DT day NN , , nor CC had VHD Elzevir NP , , yet CC I PP felt VVD no DT hunger NN , , only RB a DT giddiness NN and CC burning NN thirst NN like IN that DT which WDT came VVD upon IN me PP when WRB I PP was VBD shut VVN in IN the DT Mohune NP vault NN . SENT So RB twas NNS very RB music NN to TO me FW to TO hear VV a DT pat NN and CC splash NN of IN water NN dropping VVG from IN the DT roof NN into IN a DT little JJ pool NN upon IN the DT floor NN , , and CC Elzevir NP made VVD a DT cup NN out RP of IN my PP$ hat NN and CC gave VVD a DT full JJ drink NN of IN it PP that DT was VBD icy JJ cool JJ and CC more RBR delicious JJ than IN any DT smuggled VVN wine NN of IN France NP . SENT And CC after IN that WDT I PP knew VVD little RB that IN happened VVN for IN ten CD days NNS or CC more JJR , , for IN fever NN had VHD hold NN of IN me PP , , and CC as IN I PP learnt VVD afterwards RB , , I PP talked VVD wild JJ and CC could MD scarce JJ be VB restrained VVN from IN jumping VVG up RP and CC loosing VVG the DT bindings NNS that IN Elzevir NP had VHD put VVN upon IN my PP$ leg NN . SENT And CC all PDT that DT time NN he PP nursed VVD me PP as RB tenderly RB as IN any DT mother NN could MD her PP$ child NN , , and CC never RB left VVD the DT cave NN except IN when WRB he PP was VBD forced VVN to TO seek VV food NN . SENT But CC after IN the DT fever NN passed VVD it PP left VVD me PP very RB thin JJ , , as IN I PP could MD see VV from IN hands NNS and CC arms NNS , , and CC weaker JJR than IN a DT baby NN . SENT and CC I PP used VVD to TO lie VV the DT whole JJ day NN , , not RB thinking VVG much RB , , nor CC troubling VVG about IN anything NN , , but CC eating NN what WP was VBD given VVN me PP and CC drawing VVG a DT quiet JJ pleasure NN from IN the DT knowledge NN that IN strength NN was VBD gradually RB returning VVG . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD found VVN a DT battered JJ sea NN chest NN up RB on IN Peveril NP Point NP , , and CC from IN the DT side NN of IN it PP made VVD splints NNS to TO set VV my PP$ leg NN using VVG his PP$ own JJ shirt NN for IN bandages NNS . SENT The DT sand NN bed NN too RB was VBD made VVN me PP soft JJ and CC easy JJ with IN some DT armfuls NNS of IN straw NN , , and CC in IN one CD corner NN of IN the DT cave NN was VBD a DT little JJ pile NN of IN driftwood NN and CC an DT iron NN cooking NN pot NN . SENT And CC all PDT these DT things NNS had VHD Elzevir NP got VVD by IN foraging VVG of IN nights NNS , , using VVG great JJ care NN that IN none NN should MD see VV him PP , , and CC taking VVG only RB what WP would MD not RB be VB much RB missed VVN or CC thought VVN about RB . SENT but CC soon RB he PP contrived JJ to TO give VV Ratsey NP word NN of IN where WRB we PP were VBD , , and CC after IN that IN the DT sexton NN fended VVD for IN us PP . SENT There EX were VBD none NN even RB of IN the DT landers NNS knew VVD what WP was VBD become VVN of IN us PP , , save VV only RB Ratsey NP . SENT and CC he PP never RB came VVD down RP the DT quarry NN , , but CC would MD leave VV what WP he PP brought VVD in IN one CD of IN the DT ruined VVN cottages NNS a DT half NN mile NN from IN the DT shaft NN . SENT And CC all PDT the DT while NN there EX was VBD strict JJ search NN being VBG made VVN for IN us PP , , and CC mounted VVD Excise JJ men NNS scouring VVG the DT country NN . SENT for IN though RB at IN first RB the DT Posse NP took VVD back JJ Maskew's NP dead JJ body NN and CC said VVD we PP must MD have VH fallen VVN over IN the DT cliff NN for IN there EX was VBD nothing NN to TO be VB found VVN of IN us PP , , yet RB afterwards RB a DT farm NN boy NN brought VVD a DT tale NN of IN how WRB he PP had VHD come VVN suddenly RB on IN men NNS lurking VVG under IN a DT wall NN , , and CC how WRB one PP had VHD a DT bloody JJ foot NN and CC leg NN , , and CC how WRB the DT other JJ sprung VVN upon IN him PP and CC after IN a DT fierce JJ struggle NN wrenched VVN his PP$ master's JJ rook NN piece NN from IN his PP$ hands NNS , , rifled VVD his PP$ pocket NN of IN a DT powder NN horn NN , , and CC made VVD off RP with IN them PP like VVP a DT hare NN towards IN Corfe NP . SENT And CC as RB to TO Maskew NP , , some DT of IN the DT soldiers NNS said VVD that IN Elzevir NP had VHD shot VVN him PP , , and CC others NNS that IN he PP died VVD by IN misadventure NN , , being VBG killed VVN by IN a DT stray JJ bullet NN of IN one CD of IN his PP$ own JJ men NNS on IN the DT hill NN top NN . SENT but CC for IN all DT that IN they PP put VVD a DT head NN price NN on IN Elzevir NP of IN 50 CD , , and CC 20 CD for IN me PP , , so RB we PP had VHD reason NN to TO lie VV close NN . SENT It PP must MD have VH been VBN Maskew NP that WDT listened VVD that DT night NN at IN the DT door NN when WRB Elzevir NP told VVD me PP the DT hour NN at IN which WDT the DT cargo NN was VBD to TO be VB run VVN . SENT for IN the DT Posse NP had VHD been VBN ordered VVN to TO be VB at IN Hoar NP Head NP at IN four CD in IN the DT morning NN . SENT So RB all PDT the DT gang NN would MD have VH been VBN taken VVN had VHD it PP not RB been VBN for IN the DT Gulder NP making NN earlier RBR , , and CC the DT soldiers NNS being VBG delayed VVN by IN tippling VVG at IN the DT Lobster NN . SENT All PDT this DT Elzevir NP learnt VVD from IN Ratsey NP and CC told VVD me PP to TO pass VV the DT time NN , , though RB in IN truth NN I PP had VHD as RB lief RB not RB heard VVN it PP , , for IN tis NNS no DT pleasant JJ thing NN to TO see VV one's NNS head NN wrote VVD down RB so RB low JJ as IN 20 CD . SENT And CC what WP I PP wanted VVD most RBS to TO know VV , , namely RB how WRB Grace NP fared VVD and CC how WRB she PP took VVD the DT bad JJ news NN of IN her PP$ father's JJ death NN , , I PP could MD not RB hear VV , , for IN Elzevir NP said VVD nothing NN , , and CC I PP was VBD shy JJ to TO ask VV him PP . SENT Now RB when WRB I PP came VVD entirely RB to TO myself PP and CC was VBD able JJ to TO take VV stock NN of IN things NNS , , I PP found VVD that IN the DT place NN in IN which WDT I PP lay VVD was VBD a DT cave NN some DT eight CD yards NNS square JJ and CC three CD in IN height NN , , whose WP$ straight JJ cut NN walls NNS showed VVD that IN men NNS had VHD once RB hewed VVD stone NN therefrom RB . SENT On IN one CD side NN was VBD that DT passage NN through IN which WDT we PP had VHD come VVN in RP , , and CC on IN the DT other JJ opened VVD a DT sort NN of IN door NN which WDT gave VVD on IN to TO a DT stone NN ledge NN eight CD fathoms NNS above IN high JJ water NN mark NN . SENT For IN the DT cave NN was VBD cut VVN out RP just RB inside IN that DT iron NN cliff NN face NN which WDT lies VVZ between IN St NP Alban's NP Head NP and CC Swanage NP . SENT But CC the DT cliffs NNS here RB are VBP different JJ from IN those DT on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT Head NP , , being VBG neither DT so RB high JJ as IN Hoar NP Head NP nor CC of IN chalk NN , , but CC standing VVG for IN the DT most JJS part NN only RB an DT hundred CD or CC an DT hundred CD and CC fifty CD feet NNS above IN the DT sea NN , , and CC showing VVG towards IN it PP a DT stern JJ face NN of IN solid JJ rock NN . SENT But CC though IN they PP rise VVP not RB so RB high JJ above IN the DT water NN , , they PP go VVP down RP a DT long JJ way NN below IN it PP . SENT so RB that IN there EX is VBZ fifty CD fathom NN right NN up RB to TO the DT cliff NN , , and CC many RB a DT good JJ craft NN out IN of IN reckoning NN in IN fog NN , , or CC on IN a DT pitch NN dark JJ night NN , , has VHZ run VVN full JJ against IN that DT frowning VVG wall NN , , and CC perished VVN , , ship NN and CC crew NN , , without IN a DT soul NN to TO hear VV their PP$ cries NNS . SENT Yet RB , , though IN the DT rock NN looks VVZ hard RB as RB adamant JJ , , the DT eternal JJ washing NN of IN the DT wave NN has VHZ worn VVN it PP out RP below IN , , and CC even RB with IN the DT slightest JJS swell NN there EX is VBZ a DT dull JJ and CC distant JJ booming VVG of IN the DT surge NN in IN those DT cavernous JJ deeps NNS . SENT and CC when WRB the DT wind NN blows NNS fresh JJ , , each DT roller NN smites VVZ the DT cliff NN like IN a DT thunder NN clap NN , , till IN even RB the DT living VVG rock NN trembles NNS again RB . SENT It PP was VBD on IN a DT ledge NN of IN that DT rock NN face NN that IN our PP$ cave NN opened VVD , , and CC sometimes RB on IN a DT fine JJ dry JJ Elzevir NP would MD carry VV me PP out RP thither RB , , so RB that IN I PP might MD sun VV myself PP and CC see VV all PDT the DT moving VVG Channel NP without IN myself PP being VBG seen VVN . SENT For IN this DT ledge NN was VBD carved VVN out IN something NN like IN a DT balcony NN , , so RB that IN when WRB the DT quarry NN was VBD in IN working VVG they PP could MD lower VV the DT stone NN by IN pulleys NNS to TO boats NNS lying VVG underneath IN , , and CC perhaps RB haul VV up RP a DT keg NN or CC two CD by IN the DT way NN of IN ballast NN , , as RB might MD be VB guessed VVD by IN the DT stanchions NNS still RB rusting VVG in IN the DT rock NN . SENT Such JJ was VBD this DT gallery NN . SENT and CC as RB for IN the DT inside NN of IN the DT cave NN , , twas NNS a DT great JJ empty JJ room NN , , with IN a DT white JJ floor NN made VVD up RP of IN broken JJ stone NN dust NN trodden VVN hard RB of IN old JJ till IN one PP would MD say VV it PP was VBD plaster NN . SENT and CC dry JJ , , without IN those DT sweaty JJ damps NNS so RB often RB seen VVN in IN such JJ places NNS save VV only RB in IN one CD corner NN a DT land NN spring NN dropped VVD from IN the DT roof NN trickling VVG down RP over IN spiky JJ rock NN icicles NNS , , and CC falling VVG into IN a DT little RB hollow JJ in IN the DT floor NN . SENT This DT basin NN had VHD been VBN scooped VVN out RP of IN set VVN purpose NN , , with IN a DT gutter NN seaward RB for IN the DT over IN flow NN , , and CC round VV it PP and CC on IN the DT wet JJ patch NN of IN the DT roof NN above RB grew VVD a DT garden NN of IN ferns NNS and CC other JJ clinging VVG plants NNS . SENT The DT weeks NNS moved VVD on IN until IN we PP were VBD in IN the DT middle NN of IN May NP , , when WRB even RB the DT nights NNS were VBD no RB longer RBR cold JJ , , as IN the DT sun NN gathered VVD power NN . SENT And CC with IN the DT warmer NN days NNS my PP$ strength NN too RB increased VVN , , and CC though IN I PP dared VVD not RB yet RB stand VV , , my PP$ leg NN had VHD ceased VVN to TO pain NN me PP , , except IN for IN some DT sharp JJ twinges NNS now RB and CC then RB , , which WDT Elzevir NP said VVD were VBD caused VVN by IN the DT bone NN setting NN . SENT And CC then RB he PP would MD put VV a DT poultice NN made VVN of IN grass NN upon IN the DT place NN , , and CC once RB walked VVD almost RB as RB far RB as IN Chaldron NN to TO pluck VV sorrel NN for IN a DT soothing JJ mash NN . SENT Now RB though IN he PP had VHD gone VVN out RP and CC in IN so RB many JJ times NNS in IN safety NN , , yet RB I PP was VBD always RB ill RB at IN ease VV when WRB he PP was VBD away RB , , lest IN he PP might MD fall VV into IN some DT ambush NN and CC never RB come VV back RB . SENT Nor CC was VBD it PP any DT thought NN of IN what WP would MD come VV to TO me PP if IN he PP were VBD caught VVN that IN grieved VVN me PP , , but CC only RB care VV for IN him PP . SENT for IN I PP had VHD come VVN to TO lean VV in IN everything NN upon IN this DT grim JJ and CC grizzled JJ giant NN , , and CC love VV him PP like IN a DT father NN . SENT So RB when WRB he PP was VBD away RB I PP took VVD to TO reading VVG to TO beguile VV my PP$ thoughts NNS . SENT but CC found VVD little JJ choice NN of IN matter NN , , having VHG only JJ my PP$ aunt's NNS red JJ Prayer NP book NN that IN I PP thrust VVD into IN my PP$ bosom NN the DT afternoon NN that IN I PP left VVD Moonfleet NP , , and CC Blackbeard's NP locket NN . SENT For IN that DT locket NN hung VVD always RB round VV my PP$ neck NN . SENT and CC I PP often RB had VHD the DT parchment NN out RP and CC read VV it PP . SENT not RB that IN I PP did VVD not RB know VV it PP now RB by IN heart NN , , but CC because IN reading VVG it PP seemed VVD to TO bring VV Grace NP to TO my PP$ thoughts NNS , , for IN the DT last JJ time NN I PP had VHD read VVN it PP was VBD when WRB I PP saw VVD her PP in IN the DT Manor NP woods NNS . SENT Elzevir NP and CC I PP had VHD often RB talked VVN over IN what WP was VBD to TO be VB done VVN when WRB my PP$ leg NN should MD be VB sound JJ again RB , , and CC resolved VVN to TO take VV passage NN to TO St NP Malo NP in IN the DT Bonoverture NN , , and CC there RB lie VV hid VVD till IN the DT pursuit NN against IN us PP should MD have VH ceased VVN . SENT For IN though IN twas NNS war NN time NN , , French NP and CC English NP were VBD as IN brothers NNS in IN the DT contraband NN , , and CC the DT shippers NNS would MD give VV us PP bit NN and CC sup NN , , and CC glad JJ to TO , , as RB long RB as IN we PP had VHD need NN of IN them PP . SENT But CC of IN this DT I PP need VVP not RB say VV more RBR , , because IN twas NNS but CC a DT project NN , , which WDT other JJ events NNS came VVD in IN to TO overturn VV . SENT Yet CC twas NNS this DT very JJ errand NN , , namely RB , , to TO fix VV with IN the DT Bonaventure's NP men NNS the DT time NN to TO take VV us PP over RP to TO the DT other JJ side NN , , that WDT Elzevir NP had VHD gone VVN out RP , , on IN the DT day NN of IN which WDT I PP shall MD now RB speak VV . SENT He PP was VBD to TO go VV to TO Poole NP , , and CC left VVD our PP$ cave NN in IN the DT afternoon NN , , thinking VVG it PP safe JJ to TO keep VV along IN the DT cliff NN edge NN even RB in IN the DT day NN light NN , , and CC to TO strike VV across IN country NN when WRB dusk NN came VVD on RP . SENT The DT wind NN had VHD blown VVN fresh JJ all PDT the DT morning NN from IN south JJ west NN , , and CC after IN Elzevir NP had VHD left VVN , , strengthened VVD to TO a DT gale NN . SENT My PP$ leg NN was VBD now RB so RB strong JJ that IN I PP could MD walk VV across IN the DT cave NN with IN the DT help NN of IN a DT stout JJ blackthorn NN that IN Elzevir NP had VHD cut VVN me PP . SENT and CC so RB I PP went VVD out RP that DT afternoon NN on IN to TO the DT ledge NN to TO watch VV the DT growing VVG sea NN . SENT There RB I PP sat VVD down RP , , with IN my PP$ back NN against IN a DT protecting VVG rock NN , , in IN such PDT a DT place NN that IN I PP could MD see VV up RP Channel NP and CC yet RB shelter NN from IN the DT rushing VVG wind NN . SENT The DT sky NN was VBD overcast JJ , , and CC the DT long JJ wall NN of IN rock NN showed VVD grey NN with IN orange JJ brown JJ patches NNS and CC a DT darker JJR line NN of IN sea NN weed NN at IN the DT base NN like IN the DT under IN strake NN of IN a DT boat's NNS belly NN , , for IN the DT tide NN was VBD but RB beginning VVG to TO make VV . SENT There EX was VBD a DT mist NN , , half DT fog NN , , half DT spray NN , , scudding VVG before IN the DT wind NN , , and CC through IN it PP I PP could MD see VV the DT white JJ backed VVN rollers NNS lifting VVG over IN Peveril NP Point NP . SENT while IN all DT along IN the DT cliff NN face VVP the DT sea NN birds NNS thronged VVD the DT ledges NNS , , and CC sat VVN huddled VVD in IN snowy JJ lines NNS , , knowing VVG the DT mischief NN that WDT was VBD brewing VVG in IN the DT elements NNS . SENT It PP was VBD a DT melancholy JJ scene NN , , and CC bred VVD melancholy JJ in IN my PP$ heart NN . SENT and CC about IN sun NN down IN the DT wind NN southed VVD a DT point NN or CC two CD , , setting VVG the DT sea NN more RBR against IN the DT cliff NN so RB that IN the DT spray NN began VVD to TO fly VV even RB over IN my PP$ ledge NN and CC drove VVD me PP back RB into IN the DT cave NN . SENT The DT night NN came VVD on IN much RB sooner RBR than IN usual JJ , , and CC before RB long RB I PP was VBD lying VVG on IN my PP$ straw JJ bed NN in IN perfect JJ darkness NN . SENT The DT wind NN had VHD gone VVN still RB more RBR to TO south RB , , and CC was VBD screaming VVG through IN the DT opening NN of IN the DT cave NN . SENT the DT caverns NNS down RB below RB bellowed VVD and CC rumbled VVD . SENT every DT now RB and CC then RB a DT giant JJ roller NN struck VVD the DT rock NN such JJ a DT blow NN as RB made VVD the DT cave NN tremble NN , , and CC then RB a DT second NN later RBR there RB would MD fall VV , , splattering VVG on IN the DT ledge NN outside NN , , the DT heavy JJ spray NN that WDT had VHD been VBN lifted VVN by IN the DT impact NN . SENT I PP have VHP said VVD that IN I PP was VBD melancholy JJ . SENT but CC worse RBR followed VVN , , for IN I PP grew VVD timid JJ , , and CC fearful JJ of IN the DT wild JJ night NN , , and CC the DT loneliness NN , , and CC the DT darkness NN . SENT And CC all DT sorts NNS of IN evil JJ tales NNS came VVD to TO my PP$ mind NN , , and CC I PP thought VVD much RB of IN baleful JJ heathen JJ gods NNS that IN St NP Aldhelm NP had VHD banished VVN to TO these DT underground JJ cellars NNS , , and CC of IN the DT Mandrive NP who WP leapt VVD on IN people NNS in IN the DT dark JJ and CC strangled VVN them PP . SENT And CC then RB fancy NN played VVD another DT trick NN on IN me PP , , and CC I PP seemed VVD to TO see VV a DT man NN lying VVG on IN the DT cave NN floor NN with IN a DT drawn VVN white JJ face NN upturned VVD , , and CC a DT red JJ hole NN in IN the DT forehead NN . SENT and CC at IN last JJ could MD bear VV the DT dark NN no RB longer RBR , , but CC got VVD up RP with IN my PP$ lame JJ leg NN and CC groped VVD round NN till IN I PP found VVD a DT candle NN , , for IN we PP had VHD two CD or CC three CD in IN store NN . SENT twas NNS only RB with IN much JJ ado NN I PP got VVD it PP lit VVD and CC set VVD up RP in IN the DT corner NN of IN the DT cave NN , , and CC then RB I PP sat VVD down RB close VV by IN trying VVG to TO screen VV it PP with IN my PP$ coat NN . SENT But CC do VVP what WP I PP would MD the DT wind NN came VVD gusting NN round NN the DT corner NN , , blowing VVG the DT flame NN to TO one CD side NN , , and CC making VVG the DT candle NN gutter NN as IN another DT candle NN guttered VVN on IN that DT black JJ day NN at IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT And CC so RB thought VVD whisked VVN round NN till IN I PP saw VVD Maskew's NP face NN wearing VVG a DT look NN of IN evil JJ triumph NN , , when WRB the DT pin NN fell VVD at IN the DT auction NN , , and CC again RB his PP$ face NN grew VVD deadly JJ pale NN , , and CC there EX was VBD the DT bullet NN mark NN on IN his PP$ brow NN . SENT Surely RB there EX were VBD evil JJ spirits NNS in IN this DT place NN to TO lead VV my PP$ thoughts NNS so RB much RB astray RB , , and CC then RB there RB came VVD to TO my PP$ mind NN that IN locket NN on IN my PP$ neck NN , , which WDT men NNS had VHD once RB hung VVN round NN Blackbeard's NNS to TO scare VV evil JJ spirits NNS from IN his PP$ tomb NN . SENT If IN it PP could MD frighten VV them PP from IN him PP , , might MD it PP not RB rout NN them PP now RB , , and CC make VV them PP fly VV from IN me PP . SENT And CC with IN thought NN I PP took VVD the DT parchment NN out RP and CC opening VVG it PP before IN the DT flickering VVG light NN , , although IN I PP knew VVD all RB , , word NN for IN word NN , , conned VVD it PP over IN again RB , , and CC read VV it PP out RP aloud RB . SENT It PP was VBD a DT relief NN to TO hear VV a DT human JJ voice NN , , even RB though IN twas NNS nothing NN but CC my PP$ own JJ , , and CC I PP took VVD to TO shouting VVG the DT words NNS , , having VHG much JJ ado NN even RB so RB to TO make VV them PP heard VVN for IN the DT raging VVG of IN the DT storm NN . SENT The DT days NNS of IN our PP$ age NN are VBP threescore JJ years NNS and CC ten CD . SENT and CC though IN men NNS be VB so RB strong JJ that IN they PP come VVP to TO fourscore VV years NNS . SENT yet RB is VBZ their PP$ strength NN then RB but CC labour NN and CC sorrow NN . SENT so RB soon RB passeth VV it PP away RP , , and CC we PP are VBP gone VVN . SENT And CC as RB for IN me PP , , my PP$ feet NNS were VBD almost RB . SENT . SENT . SENT At IN the DT almost RB I PP stopped VVD , , being VBG brought VVN up RP suddenly RB with IN a DT fierce JJ beat NN of IN blood NN through IN my PP$ veins NNS , , and CC a DT jump NN fit NN to TO burst NN them PP , , for IN I PP had VHD heard VVN a DT scuffing VVG noise NN in IN the DT passage NN that WDT led VVD to TO the DT cave NN , , as RB if IN someone NN had VHD stumbled VVN against IN a DT loose JJ stone NN in IN the DT dark NN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB know VV then RB , , but CC have VHP learnt VVN since IN , , that IN where WRB there EX is VBZ a DT loud JJ noise NN , , such JJ as IN the DT roaring NN of IN a DT cascade NN , , the DT churning NN of IN a DT mill NN , , or CC , , as IN here RB , , the DT rage NN and CC bluster NN of IN a DT storm NN if IN there RB arise VV some DT different JJ sound NN , , even RB though IN it PP be VB as RB slight JJ as IN the DT whistle NN of IN a DT bud NN , , twill JJ strike NN the DT ear NN clear JJ above IN the DT general JJ din NN . SENT And CC so RB it PP was VBD this DT night NN , , for IN I PP caught VVD that IN stumbling VVG tread VV even RB when WRB the DT gale NN blew VVD loudest JJS , , and CC sat VVD motionless JJ and CC breathless JJ , , in IN my PP$ eagerness NN of IN listening NN , , and CC then RB the DT gale NN lulled VVN an DT instant NN , , and CC I PP heard VVD the DT slow JJ beat NN of IN footsteps NNS as IN of IN one CD groping VVG his PP$ way NN down IN the DT passage NN in IN the DT dark NN . SENT I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD not RB Elzevir NP , , for IN first RB he PP could MD not RB be VB back RB from IN Poole NP for IN many JJ hours NNS yet RB , , and CC second RB , , be VB always RB whistled VVN in IN a DT certain JJ way NN to TO show VV twas NNS he PP coming VVG and CC gave VVD besides IN a DT password NN yet RB , , if IN not RB Elzevir NP , , who WP could MD it PP be VB . SENT I PP blew VVD out RP the DT light NN , , for IN I PP did VVD not RB want VV to TO guide VV the DT aim NN of IN some DT unknown JJ marksman NN shooting VVG at IN me PP from IN the DT dark NN . SENT and CC then RB I PP thought VVD of IN that DT gaunt JJ strangler NN that WDT rang VVD on IN marble NN workers NNS in IN the DT gloom NN . SENT yet RB it PP could MD not RB be VB the DT Mandrive JJ , , for IN surely RB he PP would MD know VV his PP$ own JJ passages NNS better RBR than IN to TO stumble VV in IN them PP in IN the DT dark NN . SENT It PP was VBD more RBR likely JJ to TO be VB one CD of IN the DT hue NN and CC cry NN who WP had VHD smelt VVN us PP out RP , , and CC hoped VVD perhaps RB to TO be VB able JJ to TO reconnoitre VV without IN being VBG perceived VVN on IN so RB awful JJ a DT night NN . SENT Whenever WRB Elzevir NP went VVD out RP foraging VVG , , he PP carried VVD with IN him PP that WDT silver NN butted VVD pistol NN which WDT had VHD once RB been VBN Maskew's NP , , but CC left VVD behind IN the DT old JJ rook NN piece NN . SENT We PP had VHD plenty NN of IN powder NN and CC slugs VVZ now RB , , having VHG obtained VVN a DT store NN of IN both DT from IN Ratsey NP , , and CC Elzevir NP had VHD bid VVN me PP keep VV the DT matchlock NN charged VVD , , and CC use VV it PP or CC not RB after IN my PP$ own JJ judgement NN , , if IN any DT came VVD to TO the DT cave NN . SENT but CC gave VVD as IN his PP$ counsel NN that IN it PP was VBD better RBR to TO die VV fighting VVG than IN to TO swing VV at IN Dorchester NP , , for IN that WDT we PP should MD most RBS certainly RB do VVP if IN taken VVN . SENT We PP had VHD agreed VVN , , moreover RB , , on IN a DT password NN , , which WDT was VBD Prosper NP the DT Bonaventure NP , , so RB that IN I PP might MD challenge VV betimes RB any DT that IN I PP heard VVD coming VVG , , and CC if IN they PP gave VVD not RB back VV this DT counter JJ sign NN might MD know VV it PP was VBD not RB Elzevir NP . SENT So RB now RB I PP reached VVD out RP for IN the DT piece NN , , which WDT lay VVD beside IN mm NP on IN the DT floor NN , , and CC scrambled VVD to TO my PP$ feet NNS . SENT lifting VVG the DT deckle NN in IN the DT darkness NN , , and CC feeling VVG with IN my PP$ fingers NNS in IN the DT pan VV to TO see VV twas NNS full JJ of IN powder NN . SENT The DT lull NN in IN the DT storm NN still RB lasted VVD , , and CC I PP heard VVD the DT footsteps NNS advancing VVG , , though RB with IN uncertain JJ slowness NN , , and CC once RB after IN a DT heavy JJ stumble NN I PP thought VVD I PP caught VVD a DT muttereth NP oath NN , , as RB if IN someone NN had VHD struck VVN his PP$ foot NN against IN a DT stone NN . SENT Then RB I PP shouted VVD out RB clear JJ in IN the DT darkness NN a DT Who WP goes VVZ there RB . SENT that DT rang VVD again RB through IN the DT stone NN roofs NNS . SENT The DT footsteps NNS stopped VVD , , but CC there EX was VBD no DT answer NN . SENT Who WP goes VVZ there RB . SENT I PP repeated VVD . SENT Answer NN , , or JJ . SENT fire NN . SENT Prosper VV the DT Bonaventure NP , , came VVD back RB out RB of IN the DT darkness NN , , and CC I PP knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD safe JJ . SENT The DT devil NN take VV thee NP for IN a DT hot JJ blooded JJ young JJ bantam NN to TO shoot VV thy NNS best JJS friend NN with IN powder NN and CC ball NN , , that IN he PP was VBD fool NN enough RB to TO give VV thee NP . SENT and CC by IN this DT time NN I PP had VHD guessed VVD twas NNS Master NP Ratsey NP , , and CC recognized VVD his PP$ voice NN . SENT I PP would MD have VH let VV thee NP hear VV soon RB enough RB that IN twas NNS I PP , , if IN I PP had VHD known VVN I PP was VBD so RB near JJ thy NN lair NN . SENT but CC tis NNS more JJR than IN a DT man's JJ life NN is VBZ worth JJ to TO creep VV down RP moleholes NNS in IN the DT dark NN , , and CC on IN a DT night NN like IN this DT . SENT And CC why WRB I PP could MD not RB get VV out RP the DT gibberish NN about IN the DT Bonaventure NP sooner RBR , , was VBD because IN I PP matched VVD my PP$ shin NN to TO break VV a DT stone NN , , and CC lost VVD the DT wager NN and CC my PP$ breath NN together RB . SENT And CC when WRB my PP$ wind NN returned VVD tis NNS very RB like VVP that IN I PP was VBD trapped VVN into IN an DT oath NN , , which WDT is VBZ sad JJ enough RB for IN me PP , , who WP am VBP sexton NN , , and CC so RB to TO say VV in IN small JJ orders NNS of IN the DT Church NP of IN England NP as IN by IN law NN established VVN . SENT By IN the DT time NN I PP had VHD put VVN down RP the DT gun NN and CC coaxed VVD the DT candle NN again RB to TO light NN , , Ratsey NP stepped VVD into IN the DT cave NN . SENT He PP wore VVD a DT sou NN wester NN , , and CC was VBD dripping VVG with IN wet JJ , , but CC seemed VVD glad JJ to TO seemed VVN and CC shook VVD me PP by IN the DT hand NN . SENT He PP was VBD welcome JJ enough RB to TO me PP also RB , , for IN he PP banished VVN the DT dreadful JJ loneliness NN , , and CC his PP$ coming VVG was VBD a DT bit NN out RP of IN my PP$ old JJ pleasant JJ life NN that WDT lay VVD so RB far RB away RB , , and CC seemed VVD to TO bring VV me PP ode NN more RBR within IN reach VV of IN some DT that DT were VBD dearest JJS . SENT A DT Funeral NN How WRB he PP lies VVZ his PP$ rights NNS of IN a DT man NN . SENT Death NN has VHZ done VVN all DT death NN can MD Browning NP We PP stood VVD for IN a DT moment NN holding VVG one CD another's JJ hands NNS . SENT then RB Ratsey NP spoke VVD . SENT John NP , , these DT two CD months NNS have VHP changed VVN thee NP from IN boy NN to TO man NN . SENT Thou NNS wast VVD a DT child NN when WRB I PP turned VVD that DT morning NN as IN we PP went VVD up RP Hoar NP Head NP with IN the DT pack NN horses NNS , , and CC looked VVD back RB on IN thee NP and CC Elzevir NP below RB , , and CC Maskew NP lying VVG on IN the DT ground NN . SENT Twas NP a DT sorry JJ business NN , , and CC has VHZ broken VVN up RP the DT finest JJS gang NN that WDT ever RB ran VVD a DT cargo NN , , besides IN driving VVG thee NP and CC Elzevir NP to TO hide VV in IN caves NNS and CC dens NNS of IN the DT earth NN . SENT Thou NNS shouldst VV have VHP come VVN with IN us PP that IN morn NN . SENT not RB have VHP stayed VVN behind RB . SENT The DT work NN was VBD too RB rough JJ for IN boys NNS . SENT the DT skipper NN should MD have VH piped VVN the DT reefing VVG hands NNS . SENT It PP was VBD true JJ enough RB , , or CC seemed VVD to TO me PP true JJ then RB , , for IN I PP felt VVD much RB cast VV down RP . SENT but CC only RB said VVD , , Nay NP , , Master NP Ratsey NP , , where WRB Master NP Block NP stays VVZ , , there RB I PP must MD stay VV too RB , , and CC where WRB he PP goes VVZ I PP follow VV . SENT Then RB I PP sat VVD down RP upon IN the DT bed NN in IN the DT corner NN , , feeling VVG my PP$ leg NN began VVD to TO ache VV . SENT and CC the DT storm NN , , which WDT had VHD lulled VVN for IN a DT few JJ minutes NNS , , came VVD up RP again RB all PDT the DT fiercer JJR with IN wilder JJR gusts NNS and CC showers NNS of IN spray NN and CC rain NN driving NN into IN the DT cave NN from IN seaward RB . SENT So RB I PP was VBD scarce JJ sat VVD down RB when WRB in RB came VVD a DT roaring NN blast NN , , filling VVG even RB our PP$ corner NN with IN cold JJ , , wet JJ air NN , , that WDT quenched VVD the DT weakling NN candle NN flame NN . SENT God NP save IN us PP , , what WP a DT night NN . SENT Ratsey NP cried VVD . SENT God NP save IN poor JJ souls NNS at IN sea NN , , said VVD I PP . SENT Amen NN to TO that WDT , , says VVZ he PP , , and CC would MD that IN every DT Amen NP I PP have VHP said VVD had VHD come VVN as RB truly RB from IN my PP$ heart NN . SENT There EX will MD be VB sea NN enough RB on IN Moonfleet NP Beach NP this DT night NN to TO lift VV a DT schooner NN to TO the DT top NN of IN it PP , , and CC launch VV her PP down RP into IN the DT fields NNS behind RB . SENT I PP had VHD as RB lief RB be VB in IN the DT Mohune NP vault NN as IN in IN this DT fearsome JJ place NN , , and CC liefer JJR too RB , , if IN half PDT the DT tales NNS men NNS tell VVP are VBP true JJ of IN faces NNS that WDT may MD meet VV one CD here RB . SENT For IN God's NP sake NN let VVD us PP light VV a DT fire NN , , for IN I PP caught VVD sight NN of IN a DT store NN of IN driftwood NN before IN that DT sickly JJ candle NN went VVD out RP . SENT It PP was VBD sometime RB before IN we PP got VVD a DT fire NN alight RB , , and CC even RB after IN the DT flame NN had VHD caught VVN well RB hold VV , , the DT rush NN of IN the DT wind NN would MD every DT now RB and CC again RB blow VV the DT smoke NN into IN our PP$ eyes NNS , , or CC send VV a DT shower VV of IN sparks NNS dancing VVG through IN the DT cave NN . SENT But CC by IN degrees NNS the DT logs NNS began VVD to TO glow VV clear JJ white NN , , and CC such PDT a DT cheerful JJ warmth NN came VVD out RP , , as RB was VBD in IN itself PP a DT solace NN and CC remedy NN for IN man's JJ afflictions NNS . SENT Ah UH . SENT said VVD Ratsey NP , , I PP was VBD shrammed VVN with IN wet JJ and CC cold JJ , , and CC half RB dead JJ with IN this DT baffling VVG wind NN . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT blessed VVN thing NN a DT fire NN , , and CC he PP unbuttoned VVD his PP$ pilot NN coat NN , , and CC needful JJ now RB , , if IN ever RB . SENT My PP$ soul NN is VBZ very RB low JJ , , lad NN , , for IN this DT place NN has VHZ strange JJ memories NNS for IN me PP . SENT and CC I PP recollect VV , , forty NN years NNS ago RB when WRB I PP was VBD just RB a DT boy NN like IN thee NP , , old JJ lander NN Jordan's NP gang NN , , and CC I PP among IN them PP , , were VBD in IN this DT very JJ cave NN on IN such PDT another DT night NN . SENT I PP was VBD new JJ to TO the DT trade NN then RB , , as IN thou NNS might MD be VB , , and CC could MD not RB sleep VV for IN noise NN of IN wind NN and CC sea NN . SENT And CC in IN the DT small JJ hours NNS of IN an DT autumn NN morning NN , , as IN I PP lay VVD here RB , , just RB where WRB we PP lie VVP now RB , , I PP heard VVD such JJ wailing VVG cries NNS above IN the DT storm NN , , ay RB , , and CC such JJ shrieks NNS of IN women NNS , , as RB made VVD my PP$ blood NN run VV cold JJ and CC have VHP not RB yet RB forgot VVN them PP . SENT And CC so RB I PP woke VVD the DT gang NN who WP were VBD all DT deep RB asleep JJ as IN seasoned JJ contrabandiers NNS should MD be VB . SENT but CC though IN we PP knew VVD that IN there EX were VBD fellow JJ creatures NNS fighting VVG for IN their PP$ lives NNS in IN the DT seething JJ flood NN beneath IN us PP , , we PP could MD not RB stir VV hand NN or CC foot NN to TO save VV them PP , , for IN nothing NN could MD be VB seen VVN for IN rain NN and CC spray NN , , and CC twas NNS not RB till IN next JJ morning NN that IN we PP learned VVD the DT Florida NP had VHD foundered VVD just RB below IN with IN every DT soul NN on IN board NN . SENT Ay RB , , tis NNS a DT queer NN life NN , , and CC you PP and CC Block NP are VBP in IN a DT queer JJ strait NN now RB , , and CC that DT is VBZ what WP I PP came VVD to TO tell VV you PP . SENT See VV here RB . SENT And CC he PP took VVD out RP of IN his PP$ pocket NN an DT oblong JJ strip NN of IN printed JJ paper NN . SENT G NP . SENT R SYM . SENT Whitehall NP , , 15 CD May NP 1758 CD Whereas IN it PP hath VHZ been VBN humbly RB represented VVN to TO the DT King NP that IN on IN Friday NP , , the DT Night NP of IN the DT 16 CD th NN of IN April NP last JJ , , THOMAS NP MASKEW NP , , a DT Justice NP of IN the DT Peace NN , , was VBD most RBS inhumanly RB murdered VVN at IN Hoar NP Head NP , , a DT lone JJ place NN in IN the DT Parish NP of IN Chaldron NN , , in IN the DT County NP of IN Dorset NP , , by IN one CD ELZEVIR NP BLOCK NN and CC one CD JOHN NN TRENCHARD NP , , both CC of IN the DT Parish NP of IN Moonfleet NP , , in IN the DT aforesaid JJ County NP . SENT His PP$ Majesty NN , , for IN the DT better RBR discovering VVG and CC bringing VVG to TO Justice NP these DT Persons NP , , is VBZ pleased VVN to TO promise VV His PP$ Most JJS Gracious JJ PARDON NN to TO any DT of IN the DT Persons NP concerned VVN therein RB , , except IN the DT Persons NP who WP actually RB committed VVD the DT said VVN Murder NN . SENT and CC , , as IN a DT further JJR Encouragement NN , , a DT REWARD NN of IN FIFTY CD POUNDS NNS to TO any DT Person NP who WP shall MD furnish VV such JJ INFORMATION NN as RB shall MD lead VV to TO the DT APPREHENSION NN of IN the DT said VVN ELZEVIR NP BLOCK NN , , and CC a DT REWARD NN of IN TWENTY CD POUNDS NNS to TO any DT Person NP who WP shall MD furnish VV such JJ INFORMATION NN as RB shall MD lead VV to TO the DT APPREHENSION NN of IN the DT said VVN JOHN NN TRENCHARD NP . SENT Such JJ INFORMATION NN to TO be VB given VVN to TO ME PP , , or CC to TO the DT GOVERNOUR NP of IN HIS PP$ MAJESTY's NP GAOL NN in IN Dorchester NP . SENT HOLDERNESSE NP . SENT There RB that's NNS the DT bill NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT and CC a DT vastly RB fine JJ piece NN it PP is VBZ , , and CC yet RB I PP wish VVP that IN twas NNS played VVN with IN other JJ actors NNS . SENT Now RB , , in IN Moonfleet NP there EX is VBZ none NN that WDT know VVP your PP$ hiding NN place NN , , and CC not RB a DT man NN , , nor CC woman NN either RB , , that WDT would MD tell VV if IN they PP knew VVD it PP ten CD times NNS over RB . SENT But CC fifty CD pounds NNS for IN Elzevir NP , , and CC twenty CD pounds NNS for IN an DT empty JJ pumpkin NN top NN like IN thine NN , , is VBZ a DT fair JJ round NN sum NN , , and CC there EX are VBP vagabonds NNS about IN this DT countryside NN scurvy NN enough RB to TO try VV to TO earn VV it PP . SENT And CC some DT of IN these DT have VHP set VVN the DT Excise JJ men NNS on IN my PP$ track NN , , with IN tales NNS of IN how WRB it PP is VBZ I PP that DT know VVP where WRB you PP lie VVP hid VVD , , and CC bring VV you PP meat NN and CC drink NN . SENT So RB it PP is VBZ that IN I PP cannot NN stir VV abroad RB now RB , , no UH , , not RB even RB to TO the DT church NN o NN Sundays NNS , , without IN having VHG some DT rogue NN lurking VVG at IN my PP$ heels NNS to TO watch VV my PP$ movements NNS . SENT And CC that DT is VBZ why WRB I PP chose VVD such PDT a DT night NN to TO come VV hither RB , , knowing VVG these DT knaves NNS like IN dry JJ skins NNS , , but CC never RB thinking VVG that IN the DT wind NN would MD blow VV like IN this DT . SENT I PP am VBP come VVN to TO tell VV Block NP that IN tis NNS not RB safe JJ for IN me PP to TO be VB so RB much JJ in IN Purbeck NP , , and CC that IN I PP dare VVP no RB longer RB bring VV food NN or CC what WP not RB , , or CC these DT man NN hounds NNS will MD scent VV you PP out RP . SENT Your PP$ leg NN is VBZ sound JJ again RB , , and CC tis NNS best RBS to TO be VB flitting VVG while IN you PP may MD , , and CC there's RB the DT peron NP d'Or NP , , and CC Chauvelais NP to TO give VV you PP welcome VV on IN the DT other JJ side NN . SENT I PP told VVD him PP how WRB Elzevir NP was VBD gone VVN this DT very JJ night NN to TO Poole NP to TO settle VV with IN the DT Bonaventure NP , , when WRB she PP should MD come VV to TO take VV us PP off RP . SENT and CC at IN that DT Ratsey NP seemed VVD pleased JJ . SENT There EX were VBD many JJ things NNS I PP wished VVD to TO learn VV of IN him PP , , and CC especially RB how WRB Grace NP did VVD , , but CC felt VVD a DT shyness NN , , and CC durst VVD not RB ask VV him PP . SENT And CC he PP said VVD no RB more JJR for IN a DT minute NN , , seeming JJ low JJ hearted VVN and CC crouching VVG over IN the DT fire NN . SENT So RB we PP sat VVD huddled VVD in IN the DT corner NN by IN the DT glowing JJ logs NNS , , the DT red JJ light NN flickering VVG on IN the DT cave NN roof NN and CC showing VVG the DT lines NNS on IN Ratsey's NP face NN . SENT while IN the DT steam NN rose VVD from IN his PP$ drying VVG clothes NNS . SENT The DT gale NN blew VVD as RB fiercely RB as IN ever RB , , but CC the DT tide NN had VHD fallen VVN , , and CC there EX was VBD not RB so RB much JJ spray NN coming VVG into IN the DT cave NN . SENT Then RB Ratsey NP spoke VVD again RB My PP$ heart NN is VBZ very RB heavy JJ , , John NP , , tonight NN , , to TO think VV how WRB all PDT the DT good JJ old JJ times NNS are VBP gone VVN , , and CC how WRB that DT Master NP Block NP can MD never RB again RB go VV back RB to TO Moonfleet NP . SENT It PP was VBD as RB fine JJ a DT lander's NNS crew NN as RB ever RB stood VVD together RB , , not RB even RB excepting IN Captain NP Jordan's NP , , and CC now RB must MD all RB be VB broken VVN up RP . SENT for IN this DT mess NN of IN Maskew's NP has VHZ made VVN the DT place NN too RB hot JJ to TO hold VV us PP , , and CC twill NN be VB many JJ a DT long JJ day NN before IN another DT ago's NNS run VVN on IN Moonfleet NP Beach NP . SENT But CC how WRB to TO get VV the DT liquor NN out RP of IN Mohune's NP vault NN I PP know VVP not RB . SENT and CC that DT reminds VVZ me PP , , I PP have VHP something NN in IN my PP$ pouches NNS for IN Elzevir NP an DT thee NP . SENT and CC with IN that WDT he PP drew VVD forth RB either DT lapel NN a DT great JJ wicker NN bound VVN flask NN . SENT He PP put VVD one CD to TO his PP$ lips NNS , , tilting VVG it PP and CC drinking VVG long JJ and CC deep JJ , , and CC then RB passed VVD it PP to TO me PP , , with IN a DT sigh NN of IN satisfaction NN . SENT Ah UH , , that WDT has VHZ the DT right NN smack RB . SENT Here RB , , take VV it PP , , child NN , , and CC warm JJ thy NN heart NN . SENT tis NNS the DT true JJ milk NN of IN Ararat NP , , and CC the DT last JJ thou'lt JJ taste NN this DT side NN the DT Channel NP . SENT Then RB I PP drank VVD too RB , , but CC lightly RB , , for IN the DT good JJ liquor NN was VBD no DT stranger NN to TO me PP , , though IN it PP was VBD only RB so RB few JJ months NNS ago IN that WDT I PP had VHD tasted VVN it PP for IN the DT first JJ time NN in IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC in IN a DT minute NN it PP tingled VVD in IN my PP$ fingertips NNS . SENT Soon RB a DT grateful JJ sense NN of IN warmth NN and CC comfort NN stole VVD over IN me PP , , and CC our PP$ state NN seemed VVD not RB so RB desperate JJ , , nor CC even RB the DT night NN so RB wild JJ . SENT Ratsey NP , , too RB , , wore VVD a DT more RBR cheerful JJ air NN , , and CC the DT lines NNS in IN his PP$ face NN were VBD not RB so RB deeply RB marked VVN . SENT the DT golden JJ , , sparkling JJ influence NN of IN the DT flask NN had VHD loosed VVN his PP$ tongue NN , , and CC he PP was VBD talking VVG now RB of IN what WP I PP most RBS wanted VVN to TO hear VV . SENT Yes UH , , yes UH , , it PP is VBZ a DT sad JJ break NN up RB , , and CC what WP will MD happen VV to TO the DT old JJ Why WRB Not RB . SENT I PP cannot NN tell VV . SENT None NN have VHP passed VVN the DT threshold NN since IN you PP left VVD , , only RB the DT Duchy NN men NNS came VVD and CC sealed VVD the DT doors NNS , , making VVG it PP felony NN to TO force VV them PP . SENT And CC even RB these DT lawyer NN chaps NNS know VVP not RB where WRB the DT right NN stands VVZ , , for IN Maskew NP never RB paid VVD a DT rent NN and CC died VVD before IN he PP took VVD possession NN . SENT and CC Master NP Block's NP term NN is VBZ long RB expired VVN , , and CC now RB he PP is VBZ in IN hiding NN and CC an DT outlaw NN , , But CC I PP am VBP sorriest JJS for IN Maskew's NP girl NN , , who WP grows VVZ thin JJ and CC pale JJ as IN any DT lily NN . SENT For IN when WRB the DT soldiers NNS brought VVD the DT body NN back RB , , the DT men NNS stood VVD at IN their PP$ doors NNS and CC cursed VVD the DT clay NN , , and CC some DT of IN the DT fishwives NNS spat VVD at IN it PP . SENT and CC old JJ Mother NP Veitch NP , , who WP kept VVD house NN for IN him PP , , swore VVD he PP had VHD never RB paid VVN her PP a DT penny NN of IN wages NNS , , and CC that IN she PP was VBD afear'd JJ to TO stop VV under IN the DT same JJ roof NN with IN such PDT an DT evil JJ corpse NN . SENT So RB out IN she PP goes VVZ from IN the DT Manor NP House NP , , leaving VVG that DT poor JJ child NN alone RB in IN it PP with IN her PP$ bead NN father NN . SENT and CC there EX were VBD not RB wanting VVG some RB to TO say VV it PP was VBD all RB a DT judgement NN . SENT and CC called VVN to TO mind VV how WRB Elzevir NP had VHD been VBN once RB left VVN alone RB with IN his PP$ dead JJ son NN at IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT But CC in IN the DT village NN there EX was VBD not RB a DT man NN that WDT doubted VVD that IN twas NP Block NP had VHD sent VVN Maskew NP to TO his PP$ account NN , , nor CC did VVD I PP doubt VVP it PP either RB , , till IN a DT tale NN got VVD abroad RB that IN he PP was VBD killed VVN by IN a DT stray JJ shot NN fired VVN by IN the DT Posse NP from IN the DT cliff NN And CC when WRB they PP took VVD the DT hue NN and CC cry NN papers NNS to TO the DT Manor NP House NP for IN his PP$ lass NN , , as RB next JJ of IN kin NN , , to TO sign VV the DT requisition NN , , she PP would MD not RB set VV her PP$ name NN to TO it PP , , saying VVG that IN Block NP had VHD never RB lifted VVN his PP$ hand NN against IN her PP$ father NN when WRB they PP met VVD at IN Moonfleet NP or CC on IN the DT road NN , , and CC that IN she PP never RB would MD believe VV he PP was VBD the DT man NN to TO let VV his PP$ anger NN sleep NN so RB long RB and CC then RB attack VV an DT enemy NN in IN cold JJ blood NN . SENT And CC as IN for IN thee NP , , she PP knew VVD thee NP for IN a DT trusty JJ lad NN , , who WP would MD not RB do VV such JJ things NNS himself PP nor CC yet RB stand VVP by IN whilst IN others NNS did VVD them PP . SENT Now RB what WP Ratsey NP said VVD was VBD sweeter JJR than IN any DT music NN in IN my PP$ ears NNS , , and CC I PP felt VVD myself PP a DT better JJR man NN , , as IN anyone NN must MD of IN whom WP a DT true JJ woman NN speaks VVZ well RB , , and CC that IN I PP must MD live VV uprightly RB to TO deserve VV such JJ praise NN . SENT Then RB I PP resolved VVD that RB come VV what WP might MD I PP would MD make VV my PP$ way NN once RB more RBR to TO Moonfleet NP , , before IN we PP fled VVD from IN England NP , , and CC see VV Grace NP . SENT so RB that IN I PP might MD tell VV her PP all DT that WDT happened VVD about IN her PP$ father's JJ death NN , , saving VVG only RB that IN Elzevir NP had VHD meant VVN himself PP to TO put VV Maskew NP away RP . SENT for IN it PP was VBD no DT use NN to TO tell VV her PP$ this NN when WRB she PP had VHD said VVN that IN he PP could MD never RB think VV to TO do VV such PDT a DT thing NN , , and CC besides IN , , for IN all DT I PP knew VVD , , he PP never RB did VVD mean VV to TO shoot VV , , but CC only RB to TO frighten VV him PP . SENT Though IN I PP thus RB resolved VVN , , I PP said VVD nothing NN of IN it PP to TO Master NP Ratsey NP , , but CC only RB nodded VVN , , and CC he PP went VVD on IN Well RB , , seeing VVG there EX was VBD no DT one NN save IN this DT poor JJ girl NN to TO look VV to TO putting VVG Maskew NP under IN ground NN , , I PP must MD needs RB take VV it PP in IN hand NN myself PP . SENT roughing VVG together RB a DT sound JJ coffin NN and CC digging NN as IN fair JJ a DT grave NN for IN him PP as RB could MD be VB made VVN for IN any DT lord NN , , except IN that WDT lords NNS have VHP always RB vaults NNS to TO sleep VV in IN . SENT Then RB I PP got VVD Mother NP Nutting's NP fish NN art NN to TO carry VV the DT body NN down RB , , for IN there EX was VBD not RB a DT man NN in IN Moonfleet NP would MD lay VV hand NN to TO the DT coffin NN to TO bear VV it PP . SENT and CC off IN we PP started VVD down RP the DT street NN , , I PP leading VVG the DT wall NN eyed VVD pony NN , , and CC the DT coffin NN following VVG on IN the DT trolley NN . SENT There EX was VBD no DT mourner NN to TO see VV him PP home NN except IN his PP$ daughter NN , , and CC she PP without IN a DT bit NN of IN black JJ upon IN her PP , , for IN she PP had VHD no DT time NN to TO get VV her PP$ crapes NNS . SENT and CC yet RB she PP needed VVD none NN , , having VHG grief NN writ NN plain RB enough RB upon IN her PP$ face NN . SENT When WRB we PP got VVD to TO the DT churchyard NN , , a DT crowd NN was VBD gathered VVN there RB , , men NNS and CC women NNS and CC children NNS , , not RB only RB from IN Moonfleet NP but CC from IN Ringstave NP and CC Monkbury NP They PP were VBD not RB come VVN to TO mourn VV , , but CC to TO make VV gibes NNS to TO show VV how WRB much JJ they PP hated VVN him PP , , and CC many JJ of IN the DT children NNS had VHD old JJ pots NNS and CC pans NNS for IN rough JJ music NN . SENT Parson NP Glennie NP was VBD waiting VVG in IN the DT church NN , , and CC there RB he PP waited VVD , , for IN the DT cart NN could MD not RB pass VV the DT gate NN , , and CC we PP had VHD no DT bearers NNS to TO lift VV the DT coffin NN . SENT Then RB I PP looked VVD round NN to TO see VV if IN there EX was VBD any DT that WDT would MD help VV to TO lift VV , , but CC when WRB I PP tried VVD to TO meet VV a DT man's JJ eye NN he PP looked VVD away RB , , and CC all RB I PP could MD see VV was VBD the DT bitter JJ scowling VVG faces NNS of IN the DT women NNS . SENT And CC all PDT the DT while IN the DT girl NN stood VVD by IN the DT trolley NN looking VVG on IN the DT ground NN . SENT She PP had VHD a DT little JJ kerchief NN over IN her PP$ head NN that WDT let VVD the DT hair NN fall NN about IN her PP$ shoulders NNS , , and CC her PP$ face NN was VBD very RB white JJ , , with IN eyes NNS red JJ and CC swollen JJ through IN weeping VVG . SENT But CC when WRB she PP knew VVD that IN all PDT that DT crowd NN was VBD there RB to TO mock VV her PP$ father NN , , and CC that IN there EX was VBD not RB a DT man NN would MD raise VV hand NN to TO lift VV him PP , , she PP laid VVD her PP$ head NN upon IN the DT coffin NN , , hiding VVG her PP$ face NN in IN her PP$ hands NNS , , and CC sobbed VVD bitterly RB . SENT Ratsey NP stopped VVD for IN a DT moment NN and CC drank VVD again RB deep JJ at IN the DT flask NN . SENT and CC as RB for IN me PP , , I PP still RB said VVD nothing NN , , feeling VVG a DT great JJ lump NN in IN my PP$ throat NN . SENT and CC reflecting VVG how WRB hatred NN and CC passion NN have VHP power NN to TO turn VV men NNS to TO brutes NNS . SENT I PP am VBP a DT rough JJ man NN , , Ratsey NP resumed VVD , , but CC tender NN like IN withal RB , , and CC when WRB I PP saw VVD her PP weep VV , , I PP ran VVD off RP to TO the DT church NN to TO tell VV the DT parson NN how WRB it PP was VBD , , and CC beg VV him PP to TO come VV out RP and CC try VV if IN we PP two CD could MD lift VV the DT coffin NN . SENT So RB out IN he PP came VVD just RB as IN he PP was VBD , , with IN surplice NN on IN his PP$ back NN and CC book NN in IN hand NN . SENT But CC when WRB the DT men NNS knew VVD what WP he PP was VBD come VVN for IN , , and CC looked VVD upon IN that DT tall JJ , , fair JJ girl NN bowed VVD down RP over IN her PP$ father's JJ coffin NN , , their PP$ hearts NNS were VBD moved VVN , , and CC first JJ Tom NP Tewkesbury NP stepped VVD out RP with IN a DT sheepish JJ air NN , , and CC then RB Garrett NP , , and CC then RB four CD others NNS . SENT So RB now RB we PP had VHD six CD fine JJ bearers NNS , , and CC twas NNS only JJ women NNS that WDT could MD still RB look VV hard RB and CC scowling VVG , , and CC even RB they PP said VVD no DT word NN , , and CC not RB a DT boy NN beat VVD on IN his PP$ pan NN . SENT Then RB Mr NP Glennie NP seeing VVG he PP was VBD not RB wanted VVN for IN bearer NN , , changed VVN fo NP parson NN , , and CC strikes VVZ up RP with IN I PP am VBP the DT resurrection NN and CC the DT life NN . SENT Tis NNS a DT great JJ text NN , , John NP , , and CC though IN I've NP heard VVN it PP scores NNS and CC scores NNS of IN times NNS , , it PP never RB sounded VVD sweeter JJR than IN on IN that DT day NN . SENT For IN twas NNS a DT fine NN afternoon NN , , and CC what WP with IN their PP$ being VBG no DT wind NN , , but CC the DT sun NN bright JJ and CC the DT sea NN still RB and CC blue JJ , , there EX was VBD a DT calm NN on IN everything NN that WDT seemed VVD to TO say VV Rest NN in IN Peace NP , , Rest NN in IN Peace NP . SENT And CC was VBD not RB the DT spring NN with IN us PP , , and CC the DT whole JJ land NN preaching NN of IN resurrection NN , , the DT birds NNS singing NN , , trees NNS and CC flowers NNS waking VVG from IN their PP$ winter NN sleep NN , , and CC cowslips NNS yellow JJ on IN the DT very JJ graves NNS . SENT Then RB surely RB tis NNS a DT fond JJ thing NN to TO push VV our PP$ enmities NNS beyond IN the DT grave NN , , and CC perhaps RB even RB he PP was VBD not RB so RB bad JJ as IN we PP held VVD him PP , , but CC might MD have VH tricked VVN himself PP into IN thinking VVG he PP did VVD right RB to TO hunt VV down RP the DT contraband NN . SENT I PP know VVP not RB how WRB it PP was VBD , , but CC something NN like IN this DT came VVD into IN my PP$ mind NN , , and CC did VVD perhaps RB to TO others NNS , , for IN we PP got VVD him PP under IN without IN a DT sign NN or CC word NN from IN any DT that WDT stood VVD there RB . SENT There EX was VBD not RB one CD sound NN heard VVN inside IN the DT church NN or CC out RB , , except IN Mr NP Glennie's NP reading NN and CC my PP$ amens NNS , , and CC now RB and CC then RB a DT sob VV from IN the DT poor JJ child NN . SENT But CC when WRB twas NNS all RB over RB , , and CC the DT coffin NN safe NN lowered VVD , , up RB she PP walks VVZ to TO Tom NP Tewkesbury NP saying VVG , , through IN her PP$ tears NNS I PP thank VVP you PP , , sir NN , , for IN your PP$ kindness NN , , and CC holds VVZ out RP her PP$ hand NN . SENT So RB he PP took VVD it PP , , looking VVG askew RB , , and CC afterwards RB the DT five CD other JJ bearers NNS . SENT and CC then RB she PP walked VVD away RB by IN herself PP , , and CC no DT one NN moved VVD till IN she PP had VHD left VVN the DT churchyard NN gate NN , , letting VVG her PP pass VV out RP like IN a DT queen NN . SENT And CC so RB she PP is VBZ a DT queen NN , , I PP said VVD , , not RB being VBG able JJ to TO keep VV from IN speaking NN , , for IN very JJ pride NN to TO hear VV how WRB she PP had VHD borne VVN herself PP and CC because IN she PP had VHD always RB shown VVN kindness NN to TO me PP . SENT So RB she PP is VBZ , , and CC fairer JJR than IN any DT queen NN to TO boot NN . SENT Ratsey NP gave VVD me PP a DT questioning JJ look NN , , and CC I PP could MD see VV a DT little JJ smile NN upon IN his PP$ face NN in IN the DT firelight NN . SENT Ay RB , , she PP is VBZ fair JJ enough RB , , said VVD he PP , , as IN though RB reflecting VVG to TO himself PP but CC white JJ and CC thin JJ . SENT Mayhap RB she PP would MD make VV a DT match NN for IN thee NP if IN ye NP were VBD man NN and CC woman NN , , and CC not RB boy NN and CC girl NN . SENT if IN she PP were VBD not RB rich JJ , , and CC thou NNS not RB poor JJ and CC an DT outlaw NN . SENT and CC if IN she PP would MD have VH thee NP . SENT It PP vexed VVD me PP to TO hear VV his PP$ banter NN , , and CC to TO think VV how WRB I PP had VHD let VVN my PP$ secret NN out RP , , so RB I PP did VVD not RB answer VV , , and CC we PP sat VVD by IN the DT embers NNS for IN a DT while NN without IN speaking NN , , while IN the DT wind NN still RB blew VVD through IN the DT cave NN like IN a DT funnel VV . SENT Ratsey NP spoke VVD first JJ . SENT John NP , , pass VV me PP the DT flask NN . SENT I PP can MD hear VV voices NNS mounting VVG the DT cliff NN of IN those DT poor JJ souls NNS of IN the DT Florida NP . SENT With IN that IN he PP took VVD another DT heavy JJ pull NN , , and CC flung VVD a DT log NN on IN the DT fire NN , , till IN sparks NNS flew VVD about RB as RB in IN a DT smithy NN , , and CC the DT flame NN that WDT had VHD slumbered VVN woke VVD again RB and CC leapt VVD out RB white JJ , , blue JJ , , and CC green JJ from IN the DT salt NN wood NN . SENT Now RB , , as IN the DT light NN danced VVD and CC flickered VVD I PP saw VVD a DT piece NN of IN parchment NN lying VVG at IN Ratsey's NP feet NNS . SENT and CC this DT was VBD none NN other JJ than IN the DT writing VVG out RP of IN Blackbeard's NP locket NN , , which WDT I PP had VHD been VBN reading VVG when WRB I PP first RB heard VVD footsteps NNS in IN the DT passage NN , , and CC had VHD dropped VVN in IN my PP$ alarm NN of IN hostile JJ visitors NNS . SENT Ratsey NP saw VVD it PP too RB , , and CC stretched VVD out RP his PP$ hand NN to TO pick VV it PP up RP . SENT I PP would MD have VH concealed VVN it PP if IN I PP could MD , , because IN I PP had VHD never RB told VVD him PP how WRB I PP had VHD rifled VVN Blackbeard's NP coffin NN , , and CC did VVD not RB want VV to TO be VB questioned VVN as RB to TO how WRB I PP had VHD come VVN by IN the DT writing NN . SENT But CC to TO try VV to TO stop VV him PP getting VVG hold NN of IN it PP would MD only RB have VH spurred VVN his PP$ curiosity NN , , and CC so RB I PP said VVD nothing NN when WRB he PP took VVD it PP in IN his PP$ hands NNS . SENT What WP is VBZ this DT , , son NN . SENT asked VVD he PP . SENT It PP is VBZ only RB Scripture NP verses VVZ , , I PP answered VVD , , which WDT I PP got VVD some DT time NN ago RB . SENT Tis NNS said VVD they PP are VBP a DT spell NN against IN Spirits NNS of IN Evil NN , , and CC I PP was VBD reading VVG them PP to TO keep VV off RP the DT loneliness NN of IN this DT place NN , , when WRB you PP came VVD in IN and CC made VVD me PP drop VV them PP . SENT I PP was VBD afraid JJ lest IN he PP should MD ask VV whence RB I PP had VHD got VVN them PP , , but CC he PP did VVD not RB , , thinking VVG perhaps RB that IN my PP$ aunt NN had VHD given VVN them PP to TO me PP . SENT The DT heat NN of IN the DT flames NNS had VHD curled VVD the DT parchment NN a DT little JJ , , and CC he PP spread VVD it PP out RP on IN his PP$ knee NN , , conning VVG it PP inn NN the DT firelight NN . SENT Tis NNS well RB written VVN , , he PP said VVD , , and CC good JJ verses NNS enough RB , , but CC he PP who WP put VVP them PP together RB for IN a DT spell NN knew VVD little RB how WRB to TO keep VV off RP evil JJ spirits NNS , , for IN this DT would MD not RB keep VV a DT flea NN from IN a DT black JJ cat NN . SENT I PP could MD do VV ten CD times NNS better RBR myself PP , , being JJ not RB without IN some DT little JJ understanding NN of IN such JJ things NNS , , and CC he PP nodded VVD seriously RB . SENT and CC though IN I PP never RB yet RB met VVN any DT from IN the DT other JJ world NN , , they PP would MD not RB take VV me PP unprepared JJ if IN they PP should MD come VV . SENT For IN I PP have VHP spent VVN half PDT my PP$ life NN in IN graveyard NN or CC church NN , , and CC twould NN be VB as RB foolish JJ to TO move VV about IN such JJ places NNS and CC have VH no DT words NNS to TO meet VV an DT evil JJ visitor NN withal RB , , as RB to TO bear VV money NN on IN a DT lonely JJ road NN without IN a DT pistol NN . SENT So RB one CD day NN , , after IN Parson NP Glennie NP had VHD preached VVN from IN Habakkuk NP , , how WRB that IN the DT vision NN is VBZ for IN an DT appointed VVN time NN , , but CC at IN the DT end NN it PP shall MD speak VV and CC not RB lie VV . SENT though RB it PP tarry VV , , wait VV for IN it PP , , because IN it PP will MD surely RB come VV , , it PP will MD not RB tarry VV , , I PP talked VVD with IN him PP on IN these DT matters NNS , , and CC got VVD from IN him PP three CD or CC four CD rousing JJ texts NNS such JJ as IN spectres NNS fear VVP more JJR than IN a DT burned JJ child NN does VVZ the DT fire NN . SENT I PP will MD learn VV them PP all RB to TO thee NP some DT day NN , , but CC for IN the DT moment NN take VV this DT Latin NP which WDT I PP got VVD by IN heart NN . SENT Abite NN a DT me PP in IN ignem NN eternum NN paratus NN est NP diabolo NN at IN angels NNS ejus NN . SENT Englished VVD it PP means VVZ . SENT Depart VV from IN me PP into IN eternal JJ fire NN prepared VVN for IN the DT devil NN and CC his PP$ angels NNS , , but CC hath VHZ at IN least JJS double VV that DT power NN in IN Latin NP . SENT So RB get VV that IN after IN me PP by IN heart NN , , and CC use VV it PP freely RB if IN thou NNS are VBP led VVN to TO think VV that IN there EX are VBP evil JJ presences NNS near JJ , , and CC in IN such JJ lonely JJ places NNS as IN this DT cave NN . SENT I PP humoured VVD him PP by IN doing VVG as IN he PP desired VVD . SENT and CC that IN the DT rather RB because IN I PP hoped VVD his PP$ thoughts NNS would MD thus RB be VB turned VVN away RB from IN the DT writing NN . SENT but CC as RB soon RB as IN I PP had VHD the DT spell NN by IN rote NN he PP turned VVD back RB to TO the DT parchment NN , , saving VVG , , He PP was VBD but CC a DT poor JJ divine NN who WP wrote VVD this DT , , for IN beside RB choosing VVG ill JJ fitting JJ verses NNS , , he PP cannot VV even RB give VV right JJ numbers NNS to TO them PP . SENT For IN see VV here RB , , The DT days NNS of IN our PP$ age NN are VBP three CD score NN years NNS and CC ten CD . SENT and CC though IN men NNS be VB so RB strong JJ that IN they PP come VVP to TO four CD score NN years NNS , , yet RB is VBZ their PP$ strength NN then RB but CC labour NN and CC sorrow NN , , so RB soon RB passeth VV it PP away RP and CC we PP are VBP gone VVN , , and CC he PP writes VVZ Psalm NN 90 CD , , 21 CD . SENT Now RB I PP have VHP said VVD that DT Psalm NN with IN parson NN verse NN and CC verse NN about RB for IN every DT sleeper NN we PP have VHP laid VVN to TO rest VV in IN churchyard NN mould NN for IN thirty CD years NNS . SENT and CC know VVP it PP hath VHZ not RB twenty CD verses NNS in IN it PP , , all RB told VVN , , and CC this DT same JJ verse NN is VBZ the DT clerk's JJ verse NN and CC cometh NN tenth NN , , and CC yet RB he PP calls VVZ it PP twenty CD first JJ . SENT I PP wish VVP I PP had VHD here RB a DT Common NP Prayer NP , , and CC I PP would MD prove VV my PP$ words NNS . SENT He PP stopped VVD and CC flung VVD me PP back RB the DT parchment NN scornfully RB . SENT but CC I PP folded VVD it PP and CC slipped VVD it PP in IN my PP$ pocket NN , , brooding VVG all PDT the DT while NN over IN a DT strange JJ thought NN that IN his PP$ last JJ words NNS had VHD brought VVN to TO me PP . SENT Nor CC did VVD I PP tell VV him PP that IN I PP had VHD by IN me FW my PP$ aunt's JJ prayer NN book NN , , wishing VVG to TO examine VV for IN myself PP more RBR closely RB whether IN be VB was VBD right JJ , , after IN he PP should MD have VH gone VVN . SENT I PP must MD be VB away RB , , he PP said VVD at IN last JJ , , though RB loath JJ to TO leave VV this DT good JJ fire NN and CC liquor NN . SENT I PP would MD fain RB wait VV till IN Elzevir NP was VBD back RB , , and CC fainer JJR till IN this DT gale NN was VBD spent VVN , , but CC it PP may MD not RB be VB . SENT the DT nights NNS are VBP short JJ , , and CC I PP must MD be VB out RP of IN Purbeck NP before IN sunrise NN . SENT So RB tell VV Block NN what WP I PP say VVP , , that IN he PP and CC thou NNS must MD flit VV . SENT and CC pass VV the DT flask NN , , for IN I PP have VHP fifteen CD miles NNS to TO walk VV against IN the DT wind NN , , and CC must MD keep VV off RP these DT midnight NN chills VVZ . SENT He PP drank VVD again RB , , and CC then RB rose VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS , , shaking VVG himself PP like IN a DT dog NN . SENT and CC walking VVG briskly RB across IN the DT cave NN twice RB or CC thrice RB to TO make VV sure RB , , as IN I PP thought VVD , , that IN the DT Ararat NP milk NN had VHD not RB confined VVN his PP$ steps NNS . SENT Then RB he PP shook VVD my PP$ hand NN warmly RB , , and CC disappeared VVD in IN the DT deep JJ shadow NN of IN the DT passage NN mouth NN . SENT The DT wind NN was VBD blowing VVG more RBR fitfully RB than IN before RB , , and CC there EX was VBD some DT sign NN of IN a DT lull NN between IN the DT gusts NNS . SENT I PP stood VVD at IN the DT opening NN of IN the DT passage NN , , and CC listened VVD till IN the DT echo NN of IN Ratsey's NP footsteps NNS died VVD away RB , , and CC then RB returning VVG to TO the DT corner NN , , flung VVD more JJR wood NN on IN the DT fire NN , , and CC lit VVD the DT candle NN . SENT After IN that IN I PP took VVD out RP again RB the DT parchment NN , , and CC also RB my PP$ aunt's JJ red JJ prayer NN book NN , , and CC sat VVD down RP to TO study VV them PP . SENT First RB I PP looked VVD out RP in IN the DT book NN that IN text NN about IN the DT days NNS of IN our PP$ life NN , , and CC found VVD that IN it PP was VBD indeed RB in IN the DT ninetieth JJ Psalm NN , , but CC the DT tenth JJ verse NN , , just RB as IN Ratsey NP said VVD , , and CC not RB the DT twenty CD first JJ as IN it PP was VBD writ NN on IN the DT parchment NN . SENT And CC then RB I PP took VVD the DT second JJ text NN , , and CC here RB again RB the DT Psalm NN was VBD given VVN correct JJ , , but CC the DT verse NN was VBD two CD , , and CC not RB six CD , , as IN my PP$ scribe NN had VHD it PP . SENT It PP was VBD just RB the DT same JJ with IN the DT other JJ three CD the DT number NN of IN the DT Psalm NN was VBD right JJ but CC the DT verse NN wrong JJ . SENT So RB here RB was VBD a DT discovery NN , , for IN all DT was VBD painfully RB written VVN smooth JJ and CC clean JJ without IN a DT blot NN , , and CC yet RB in IN every DT verse NN an DT error NN . SENT But CC if IN the DT second JJ number NN did VVD not RB stand VV for IN the DT verse NN , , what WP else RB should MD it PP mean VV . SENT I PP had VHD scarce JJ formed VVN the DT question NN to TO myself PP before IN I PP had VHD the DT answer NN , , and CC knew VVD that IN it PP must MD be VB the DT number NN of IN the DT word NN chosen VVN in IN each DT text NN to TO make VV a DT secret JJ meaning NN . SENT I PP was VBD in IN as RB great JJ a DT fever NN and CC excitement NN now RB as IN when WRB I PP found VVD the DT locket NN in IN the DT Mohune NP vault NN , , and CC could MD scarce JJ count NN with IN trembling VVG fingers NNS as RB far RB as IN twenty CD one CD , , in IN the DT first JJ verse NN , , for IN hurry NN and CC amaze VV . SENT It PP was VBD fourscore JJ that IN the DT number NN fell VVD on IN in IN the DT first JJ text NN , , feet NNS in IN the DT second JJ , , deep JJ in IN the DT third JJ , , well RB in IN the DT fourth JJ , , north RB in IN the DT fifth JJ . SENT Fourscore NN feet NNS deep RB well RB north RB . SENT There EX was VBD the DT cipher NN read VVD , , and CC what WP an DT easy JJ trick NN . SENT and CC yet RB I PP had VHD not RB lighted VVN on IN it PP all RB this DT while NN , , nor CC ever RB should MD have VH , , but CC for IN Sexton NP Ratsey NP and CC his PP$ burial NN verse NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT cunning JJ plan NN of IN Blackbeard NP . SENT but CC other JJ folk NN were VBD quite RB as RB cunning JJ as IN he PP , , and CC here RB was VBD all PDT his PP$ treasure NN at IN our PP$ feet NNS . SENT I PP chuckled VVD over RP that IN to TO myself PP rubbing VVG my PP$ hands NNS , , and CC read VV it PP through IN again RB . SENT Fourscore NN feet NNS deep RB well RB north RB . SENT Twas NP all RB so RB simple JJ , , and CC the DT word NN in IN the DT fourth JJ verse NN well RB and CC not RB vale NN or CC pool NN as IN I PP had VHD stuck VVN at IN so RB often RB in IN trying VVG to TO unriddle VV it PP . SENT How WRB was VBD it PP I NN had VHD not RB guessed VVD as RB much RB before RB . SENT and CC here RB was VBD something NN to TO tell VV Elzevir NP when WRB he PP me PP back RB , , that IN the DT clue NN was VBD found VVN to TO the DT cipher NN , , and CC the DT secret NN out RP . SENT I PP would MD not RB reveal VV it PP all RB at IN once RB , , but CC tease VV him PP by IN making VVG him PP guess VVP , , and CC at IN last JJ tell VVP him PP everything NN , , and CC we PP would MD set VV to TO work VV at IN once RB to TO make VV ourselves PP rich JJ men NNS . SENT And CC then RB I PP thought VVD once RB more JJR of IN Grace NP , , and CC how WRB the DT laugh NN would MD be VB on IN my PP$ side NN now RB , , for IN all DT Master NP Ratsey's NP banter NN about IN her PP$ being VBG rich JJ and CC me PP being VBG poor JJ . SENT Fourscore NN feet NNS deep RB well RB north RB . SENT I PP read VVP it PP again RB , , and CC somehow RB it PP was VBD this DT time NN a DT little RB less RBR clear JJ , , and CC I PP fell VVD to TO thinking VVG what WP it PP was VBD exactly RB that IN I PP should MD tell VV Elzevir NP , , and CC how WRB we PP were VBD to TO get VV to TO work VV to TO find VV the DT treasure NN . SENT Twas NNS hid VVD in IN a DT well NN that WDT was VBD plain RB enough JJ , , but CC in IN what WP well RB . SENT and CC what WP did VVD north RB mean VV . SENT Was VBD it PP the DT north NN well RB , , or CC to TO north NN of IN the DT well RB or CC , , gas NN it PP fourscore JJ feet NNS north RB of IN the DT deep JJ well NN . SENT I PP stared VVD at IN the DT verses NNS as IN if IN the DT ink NN would MD change VV colour VV and CC show VV some DT other JJ sense NN , , and CC then RB a DT veil NN seemed VVD drawn VVN across IN the DT writing NN , , and CC the DT meaning NN to TO slip VV away RP , , and CC be VB as RB far RB as RB ever RB from IN my PP$ grasp NN . SENT Fourscore NN feet NNS deep RB well RB north RB . SENT and CC by IN degrees NNS exulting VVG gladness NN gave VVD way NN to TO bewilderment NN and CC disquiet NN of IN spirit NN , , and CC in IN the DT gusts NNS of IN wind NN I PP heard VVD Blackbeard NP himself PP laughing VVG and CC mocking VVG me PP for IN thinking VVG I PP had VHD found VVN his PP$ treasure NN . SENT Still RB I PP read VVP and CC re NN read VVP it PP , , juggling VVG with IN the DT words NNS and CC turning VVG them PP about RB to TO squeeze VV new JJ meaning NN from IN them PP . SENT Fourscore NN feet NNS deep JJ in IN the DT north NN well RB , , fourscore NN feet NNS deep JJ in IN the DT well NN to TO north JJ fourscore NN feet NNS north RB of IN the DT deep JJ well NN , , so RB the DT words NNS went VVD round NN and CC round NN in IN my PP$ head NN , , till IN I PP was VBD tired JJ and CC giddy JJ , , and CC fell VVD unawares RB asleep RB . SENT It PP was VBD daylight NN when WRB I PP awoke VVD , , and CC the DT wind NN had VHD fallen VVN , , though IN I PP could MD still RB hear VV the DT thunder NN of IN the DT swell NN against IN the DT rock NN face NN down RB below RB . SENT The DT fire NN was VBD yet RB burning VVG , , and CC by IN it PP sat VVD Elzevir NP , , cooking NN something NN in IN the DT pot NN . SENT He PP looked VVD fresh JJ and CC keen JJ , , like IN a DT man NN risen VVN from IN a DT long JJ night's NN sleep NN , , rather RB than IN one CD who WP had VHD spent VVN the DT hours NNS of IN darkness NN in IN struggling VVG against IN a DT gale NN , , and CC must MD afterwards RB remain VV watching VVG because IN , , forsooth RB , , the DT sentinel NN sleeps VVZ . SENT He PP spoke VVD as RB soon RB as IN he PP saw VVD that IN I PP was VBD awake JJ , , laughing VVG and CC saying VVG . SENT How WRB goes VVZ the DT night NN , , Watchman NP . SENT This DT is VBZ the DT second JJ time NN that IN I PP have VHP caught VVN thee NP napping VVG , , and CC didst NN sleep VVP so RB sound VV it PP might MD have VH taken VVN a DT cold JJ pistol's NN lips NNS against IN thy JJ forehead NN to TO awake JJ thee NP . SENT I PP was VBD too RB full JJ of IN my PP$ story NN even RB to TO beg VV his PP$ pardon NN , , but CC began VVD at IN once RB to TO tell VV him PP what WP had VHD happened VVN . SENT and CC how WRB , , by IN following VVG the DT hint NN that IN Ratsey NP dropped VVD , , I PP had VHD made VVN out RP , , as IN I PP thought VVD , , a DT secret JJ meaning NN in IN these DT verses NNS . SENT Elzevir NP heard VVD me PP patiently RB , , and CC with IN more JJR show NN of IN interest NN towards IN the DT end NN . SENT and CC then RB took VVD the DT parchment NN in IN his PP$ hands NNS , , reading VVG it PP carefully RB , , and CC checking VVG the DT errors NNS of IN numbering VVG by IN the DT help NN of IN the DT red JJ prayer NN book NN . SENT I PP believe VVP thou NN art NN right NN , , he PP said VVD at IN length NN . SENT for IN why WRB should MD the DT figures NNS all RB be VB false JJ if IN there EX is VBZ no DT hidden JJ trickery NN in IN it PP . SENT If't NP had VHD been VBN one CD or CC two CD were VBD wrong JJ , , I PP would MD have VH said VVD some DT priest NN had VHD copied VVN them PP in IN error NN . SENT for IN priests NNS are VBP less JJR folk NN , , and CC had VHD as RB lief RB set VV a DT thing NN down RB wrong JJ as IN right NN . SENT but CC with IN all DT wrong NN there EX is VBZ no DT room NN for IN chance NN . SENT So RB if IN he PP means VVZ it PP , , let VV us PP see VV what WP tis NNS he PP means VVZ . SENT First RB be VB says VVZ tis NNS in IN a DT well NN . SENT But CC what WP well RB . SENT and CC the DT depth NN he PP gives VVZ of IN fourscore NN feet NNS is VBZ over RB deep JJ for IN any DT well NN near IN Moonfleet NP . SENT I PP was VBD for IN saying VVG it PP must MD be VB the DT well NN at IN the DT Manor NP House NP , , but CC before IN the DT words NNS left VVD my PP$ mouth NN , , remembered VVD there EX was VBD no RB well RB at IN the DT manor NN at IN all DT , , for IN the DT house NN was VBD watered VVD by IN a DT runnel NN brook NN that WDT broke VVD out RP from IN the DT woods NNS above IN , , and CC jumping VVG down RP from IN stone NN to TO stone NN ran VVD through IN the DT manor NN gardens NNS , , and CC emptied VVN itself PP into IN the DT Fleet NP below RB . SENT And CC now RB I PP come VVP to TO think VV on IN it PP , , Elzevir NP went VVD on IN , , tis NNS more RBR likely JJ that IN the DT well RB he PP speaks VVZ of IN was VBD not RB in IN these DT parts NNS at IN all DT . SENT For IN see VV here RB , , this DT Blackbeard NP was VBD a DT spendthrift NN , , squandering VVG all DT he PP had VHD , , and CC would MD most RBS surely RB have VHP squandered VVN the DT jewel NN too RB , , could MD he PP have VHP laid VVN his PP$ hands NNS on IN it PP . SENT And CC yet RB tis NNS said VVD he PP did VVD not RB , , therefore RB I PP think VVP he PP must MD have VH stowed VVD it PP safe JJ in IN some DT place NN where WRB afterwards RB he PP could MD not RB get VV at IN it PP . SENT For IN if't NN had VHD been VBN near IN Moonfleet NP , , he PP would MD have VH had VHD it PP up IN a DT hundred CD times NNS . SENT But CC thou NNS hast NP often RB talked VVD of IN Blackbeard NP and CC his PP$ end NN with IN Parson NP Glennie NP . SENT so RB speak VV up RP , , lad NN , , and CC let VV us PP hear VV all PDT that DT thou NN know'st NN of IN these DT tales NNS . SENT Maybe RB twill VV help VV us PP to TO come VV to TO some DT judgement NN . SENT So RB I PP told VVD him PP all RB that IN Mr NP Glennie NP had VHD told VVN me PP , , how WRB that DT Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP , , wham NN men NNS called VVD Blackbeard NP , , was VBD a DT wastrel NN from IN his PP$ youth NN , , and CC squandered VVN all PDT his PP$ substance NN in IN riotous JJ living NN . SENT Thus RB being VBG at IN his PP$ last JJ turn NN , , he PP changed VVD from IN royalist NN to TO rebel NN , , and CC was VBD set VVN to TO guard VV the DT king NN in IN the DT castle NN of IN Carisbrooke NP . SENT But CC there EX he PP stooped VVN to TO a DT bribe NN , , and CC took VVD from IN his PP$ royal JJ prisoner NN a DT splendid JJ diamond NN of IN the DT crown NN to TO let VV him PP go VV . SENT then RB , , with IN the DT jewel NN in IN his PP$ pocket NN , , turned VVD traitor NN again RB , , and CC showed VVD a DT file NN of IN soldiers NNS into IN the DT room NN where WRB the DT king NN was VBD stuck VVN between IN the DT window NN bars NNS , , escaping VVG . SENT But CC no DT one NN trusted VVD Blackbeard NP after IN that DT , , and CC so RB he PP lost VVD his PP$ post NN , , and CC came VVD back RB in IN his PP$ age NN , , a DT broke VVD a DT man NN , , to TO Moonfleet NP . SENT There EX he PP rusted VVN out RP his PP$ life NN , , but CC when WRB he PP neared VVD his PP$ end NN was VBD filled VVN with IN fear NN , , and CC sent VVD for IN a DT clergyman NN to TO give VV him PP consolation NN . SENT And CC twas NNS at IN the DT parson's JJ stance NN that IN he PP made VVD a DT wills NNS and CC bequeathed VVD the DT diamond NN , , which WDT was VBD the DT only JJ thing NN he PP had VHD left VVN , , to TO the DT Mohune NP almshouses NNS at IN Moonfleet NP . SENT These DT were VBD the DT very JJ houses NNS that IN he PP had VHD robbed VVN and CC let VV go VV to TO ruin VV , , and CC they PP never RB benefited VVD by IN his PP$ testament NN , , for IN when WRB it PP was VBD opened VVD there EX was VBD the DT bequest NN plain RB enough RB , , but CC not RB a DT word NN to TO say VV where WRB was VBD the DT jewel NN . SENT Some DT said VVD that IN it PP was VBD all RB a DT mockery NN , , and CC that DT Blackbeard NP never RB had VHD the DT jewel NN . SENT others NNS that IN the DT jewel NN was VBD in IN his PP$ hand NN when WRB he PP died VVD , , but CC carried VVD off RP by IN some DT that WDT stood VVD by IN . SENT But CC most RBS thought VVN , , and CC handed VVD down RP the DT tale NN , , that IN being VBG taken VVN suddenly RB , , he PP died VVD before IN he PP could MD reveal VV the DT safe JJ place NN of IN the DT jewel NN . SENT and CC that IN in IN his PP$ last JJ throes NN he PP struggled VVD hard RB to TO speak VV as RB if IN he PP had VHD some DT secret NN to TO unburden VV . SENT All PDT this DT I PP told VVD Elzevir NP , , and CC he PP listened VVD close RB as RB though IN some DT of IN it PP was VBD new JJ to TO him PP . SENT When WRB I PP was VBD speaking VVG of IN Blackbeard NP being VBG at IN Carisbrooke NP , , he PP made VVD a DT little JJ quick JJ more RBR as IN though RB to TO speak VV , , but CC did VVD not RB , , waiting VVG till IN I PP had VHD finished VVN the DT tale NN . SENT Then RB he PP broke VVD out RP with IN . SENT John NP , , the DT diamond NN is VBZ yet RB at IN Carisbrooke NP . SENT I PP wonder VVP I PP had VHD not RB thought VVN of IN Carisbrooke NP before IN you PP spoke VVD . SENT and CC there RB he PP can MD get VV fourscore NN feet NNS , , and CC ace NN and CC thrice RB fourscore JJ , , If IN he PP list VVP , , and CC none NN to TO stop VV him PP . SENT Tis NNS Carisbrooke NP . SENT I PP have VHP beard NN of IN that DT well NN from IN childhood NN , , and CC once RB saw VVD it PP when WRB a DT boy NN . SENT It PP is VBZ dug VVD in IN the DT Castle NP Keep VV , , and CC goes VVZ down RB fifty CD fathoms NNS or CC more JJR into IN the DT bowels NNS of IN the DT chalk NN below RB . SENT It PP is VBZ so RB deep JJ no DT man NN can MD draw VV the DT buckets NNS on IN a DT winch NN , , but CC they PP must MD have VH an DT ass NN inside IN a DT tread NN wheel NN to TO hoist VV them PP up RP . SENT Now RB , , why WRB this DT Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP , , whom WP we PP call VVP Blackbeard NP , , should MD have VH chosen VVN a DT well NN at IN all DT to TO hide VV his PP$ jewel NN in IN , , I PP cannot NNS say VVP . SENT but CC given VVN he PP chose VVD a DT well NN , , twas NNS odds NNS he PP would MD choose VV Craisbrooke NP . SENT Tis NNS a DT known VVN place NN , , and CC I PP have VHP heard VVN that IN people NNS come VVP as RB far RB as IN from IN London NP to TO see VV the DT castle NN and CC this DT well RB . SENT He PP spoke VVD quick JJ and CC with IN more JJR fire NN than IN I PP had VHD known VVN him PP use VVP before RB , , and CC I PP felt VVD he PP was VBD right JJ . SENT It PP seemed VVD indeed RB natural JJ enough RB that IN if IN Blackbeard NP was VBD to TO hide VV the DT diamond NN in IN a DT well NN , , it PP would MD be VB in IN the DT well NN of IN that DT very JJ castle NN where WRB he PP had VHD earned VVN it PP so RB evilly RB . SENT When WRB he PP says VVZ the DT well RB north JJ , , continued JJ Elzevir NP , , tis NNS clear VVP he PP means VVZ to TO take VV a DT compass NN and CC mark NN north NN by IN needle NN , , and CC at IN eighty CD feet NNS in IN the DT well RB side JJ below IN that DT point NN will MD lie VV the DT treasure NN . SENT I PP fixed VVD yesterday NN with IN the DT Bonaventure's NP men NNS that IN they PP should MD lie VV underneath IN this DT ledge NN tomorrow NN sennight NN , , if IN the DT sea NN be VB smooth JJ , , and CC take VV us PP off RP on IN the DT spring NN tide NN . SENT At IN midnight NN is VBZ their PP$ hour NN , , and CC I PP said VVD eight CD days NNS on IN , , to TO give VV thy JJR leg NN a DT week NN wherewith RB to TO strengthen VV . SENT I PP thought VVD to TO make VV for IN St NP Malo NP , , and CC leave VV thee NP at IN the DT Eperon NP d'Or NN with IN old JJ Chauvelais NP , , where WRB thou NN couldst NN learn VV to TO patter NN French JJ until IN these DT evil JJ times NNS have VHP blown VVN by IN . SENT But CC now RB , , if IN thou NN art NN set VVN to TO hunt VV this DT treasure NN up RP , , and CC hast NP a DT mind NN to TO run VV thy JJR head NN into IN a DT noose NN . SENT why WRB , , I PP am VBP not RB so RB old JJ but CC that WDT I PP too RB can MD play VV the DT fool NN , , and CC we PP will MD let VV St NP Malo NP be VB , , and CC make VV for IN Carisbrooke NP . SENT I PP know VVP the DT castle NN . SENT it PP is VBZ not RB two CD miles NNS distant JJ from IN Newport NP , , and CC at IN Newport NP we PP can MD lie VV at IN the DT Bugle NN , , which WDT is VBZ an DT inn NN addicted VVN to TO the DT contraband NN . SENT The DT king's NNS writ NN runs VVZ but CC lamely RB in IN channel NN Isles NP and CC Wight NP , , and CC if IN we PP wear VVP some DT other JJ kit NN than IN this DT , , maybe RB we PP shall MD find VV Newport NP as IN safe JJ as IN St NP Malo NP . SENT This DT was VBD just RB what WP I PP wanted VVD , , and CC so RB we PP settled VVD there RB and CC then RB that IN we PP would MD get VV the DT Bonaventure NP to TO land VV us PP in IN the DT Isle NP of IN Wight NP instead RB of IN at IN St NP Malo NP . SENT Since IN man NN first RB walked VVD upon IN this DT earth NN , , a DT tale NN of IN buried VVN treasure NN must MD have VH had VHN a DT master NN power NN to TO stir VV his PP$ blood NN , , and CC mine PP was VBD hotly RB stirred VVD . SENT Even RB Elzevir NP , , though IN he PP did VVD not RB show VV it PP , , was VBD moved VVN , , I PP thought VVD , , at IN heart NN . SENT and CC we PP chafed VVN in IN our PP$ cave NN prison NN , , and CC those DT eight CD days NNS went VVD wearily RB enough RB . SENT Yet CC twas NNS not RB time NN lost VVD , , for IN every DT day NN my PP$ leg NN grew VVD stronger JJR . SENT and CC like IN a DT wolf NN which WDT I PP saw VVD once RB in IN a DT cage NN at IN Dorchester NP Fair NP , , I PP spent VVD hours NNS in IN marching VVG round NN the DT cave NN to TO kill VV the DT time NN and CC put VV more JJR vigour NN in IN my PP$ steps NNS . SENT Ratsey NP did VVD not RB visit VV us PP again RB , , but CC in IN spite NN of IN what WP he PP said VVD , , met VVD Elzevir NP more RBR than IN once RB , , and CC got VVD money NN for IN him PP from IN Dorchester NP and CC many JJ other JJ things NNS he PP needed VVD . SENT It PP was VBD after IN meeting VVG Ratsey NP that IN Elzevir NP came VVD back RB one CD night NN , , bringing VVG a DT long JJ whip NN in IN one CD hand NN , , and CC in IN the DT other JJ a DT bundle NN which WDT held VVD clothes NNS to TO mask VV us PP in IN the DT next JJ scene NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT carter's JJ smock NN for IN him PP , , white JJ and CC quilted VVD over RP with IN needlework NN , , such JJ as IN carters NNS wear VVP on IN the DT Down NP farms NNS , , and CC for IN me PP a DT smaller JJR one NN , , and CC hats NNS and CC leather NN leggings NN all RB to TO match VV . SENT We PP tried VVD them PP on RP , , and CC were VBD for IN all PDT the DT world NN carter NN and CC carter's NN boy NN . SENT and CC I PP laughed VVD long RB to TO see VV Elzevir NP stand VV there RB and CC practise VV how WRB to TO crack VV his PP$ whip NN and CC cry VV Who WP ho NP as IN carters NNS do VVP to TO horses NNS And CC for IN all DT he PP was VBD so RB grave JJ , , there EX was VBD a DT smile NN on IN face NN too RB , , and CC he PP showed VVD me PP how WRB to TO twist NN a DT wisp NN of IN straw NN out RP of IN the DT bed NN to TO bind NN above IN my PP$ ankles NNS at IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT leggings NN . SENT He PP had VHD cut VVN off RP his PP$ beard NN , , and CC yet RB lost VVD nothing NN of IN his PP$ looks NNS . SENT for IN his PP$ jaw NN and CC deep JJ chin NN showed VVD firm NN and CC powerful JJ . SENT And CC as RB for IN me PP , , we PP made VVD a DT broth NN of IN young JJ walnut JJ leaves NNS and CC twigs NNS , , and CC tanned VVN my PP$ hands NNS and CC face VVP with IN it PP a DT ruddy JJ brown JJ , , so RB that IN I PP looked VVD a DT different JJ lad NN . SENT An DT Interview NN No DT human JJ creature NN stirred VVD to TO go VV or CC come VV , , No DT face NN looked VVD forth RB from IN shut VVN or CC open JJ casement NN , , No DT chimney NN smoked VVD , , there EX was VBD no DT sign NN of IN borne VVN From IN parapet NN to TO basement NN Hood NP And CC so RB the DT days NNS went VVD on IN , , until IN there EX came VVD to TO be VB but RB two CD nights NNS more RBR before IN we PP were VBD to TO leave VV our PP$ cave NN . SENT Now RB I PP have VHP said VVD that IN the DT delay NN chafed VVN us PP , , because IN we PP were VBD impatient JJ to TO get VV at IN the DT measure NN . SENT but CC there EX was VBD something NN else RB that IN vexed VVN me PP and CC made VVD me PP more RBR unquiet JJ with IN every DT day NN that WDT passed VVD . SENT And CC this DT was VBD that IN I PP had VHD resolved VVN to TO see VV Grace NP before IN I PP left VVD these DT parts NNS , , and CC yet RB knew VVD not RB how WRB to TO tell VV it PP to TO Elzevir NP . SENT But CC on IN this DT evening NN , , seeing VVG the DT time NN was VBD grown VVN so RB short JJ , , I PP knew VVD that IN I PP must MD speak VV or CC drop VV my PP$ purpose NN , , and CC so RB spoke VVD . SENT We PP were VBD sitting VVG like IN the DT sea NN birds NNS on IN the DT ledge NN outside IN our PP$ cave NN , , looking VVG towards IN St NP Alban's NP Head NP and CC watching VVG the DT last JJ glow NN of IN sunset NN . SENT The DT evening NN vapours NNS began VVD to TO sweep VV down RP Channel NP , , and CC Elzevir NP shrugged VVD his PP$ shoulders NNS . SENT The DT night NN turns VVZ chill NN , , he PP said VVD , , and CC got VVD up RP to TO go VV back RB to TO the DT cave NN . SENT So RB then RB I PP thought VVD my PP$ time NN was VBD come VVN , , and CC following VVG him PP inside RB said VVD . SENT Dear NP Master NP Elzevir NP , , you PP have VHP watched VVN over IN me PP all RB this DT while NN and CC tended VVD me PP kinder JJR than IN any DT father NN could MD his PP$ son NN . SENT and CC tis NNS to TO you PP I PP owe VVP my PP$ life NN , , and CC that IN my PP$ leg NN is VBZ strong JJ again RB . SENT Yet CC I PP am VBP restless JJ this DT night NN , , and CC beg VV that IN you PP will MD give VV me PP leave VV to TO climb VV the DT shaft NN and CC wall NN . SENT abroad RB . SENT It PP is VBZ two CD months NNS and CC more JJR that IN I PP have VHP been VBN in IN the DT cave NN and CC seen VVN nothing NN but CC stone NN walls NNS , , and CC I PP would MD gladly RB tread VV once RB more RBR upon IN the DT Down NP . SENT Say VV not RB that IN I PP have VHP saved VVN thy JJR life NN , , Elzevir NP broke VVD in IN . SENT twas NP I PP who WP brought VVD thy JJ life NN in IN danger NN . SENT and CC but CC for IN me PP thou NN mightst NN even RB now RB be VB lying VVG snug JJ abed RB at IN Moonfleet NP , , instead RB of IN hiding VVG in IN the DT chambers NNS of IN these DT rocks NNS . SENT So RB speak VV not RB of IN that DT , , but CC if IN thou NN hast NP a DT mind NN to TO air VV thyself NN an DT hour NN , , I PP see VVP little RB harm VV in IN it PP . SENT These DT wayward JJ fancies VVZ fall NN men NNS as IN they PP get VVP better JJR of IN sickness NN . SENT and CC I PP must MD go VV tonight RB to TO that DT ruined VVN house NN of IN which WDT I PP spoke VVD to TO thee NP , , to TO fetch VV a DT pocket NN compass NN Master NP Ratsey NP was VBD to TO put VV these DT . SENT So IN thou NN canst NN come VVN with IN me PP and CC smell VVP the DT night NN air NN on IN the DT Down NP . SENT He PP has VHZ agreed VVN more RBR readily RB than IN I PP looked VVD for IN , , and CC so RB I PP pushed VVD the DT matter NN , , saying VVG . SENT Nay RB , , master NN , , grant VV me PP leave VV to TO go VV yet RB a DT little RB farther RBR afield RB . SENT You PP know VVP that IN I PP was VBD born VVN in IN Moonfleet NP , , and CC have VHP been VBN bred VVN there RB all PDT my PP$ life NN , , and CC love VVP the DT trees NNS and CC stream NN and CC very JJ stones NNS of IN it PP . SENT And CC I PP have VHP set VVN my PP$ heart NN on IN seeming JJ it PP once RB more RBR before IN we PP leave VVP these DT parts NNS for IN good JJ and CC all RB , , so RB give VVP me PP leave VVP to TO walk VV along IN the DT Down NP and CC look VV on IN Moonfleet NP but CC this DT once RB , , and CC in IN this DT plough NN boy NN guise NN I PP shall MD be VB safe JJ enough RB , , and CC will MD come VV back RB to TO you PP tomorrow NN night NN . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN me PP a DT moment NN without IN speaking VVG . SENT and CC all PDT the DT while IN I PP felt VVD he PP saw VVD me PP through RP and CC through RP , , and CC yet RB he PP was VBD not RB angry JJ . SENT But CC I PP turned VVD red JJ , , and CC cast VVD my PP$ eyes NNS upon IN the DT ground NN , , and CC then RB he PP spoke VVD . SENT Lad NN , , I PP have VHP known VVN men NNS risk VVP their PP$ lives NNS for IN many JJ things NNS . SENT for IN gold NN , , and CC love NN , , and CC hate VVP . SENT but CC never RB one PP would MD play VV with IN death NN that IN he PP might MD see VV a DT tree NN or CC stream NN or CC stones NNS . SENT And CC when WRB men NNS say VVP they PP love VVP a DT place NN or CC town NN , , thou NN mayst NN be VB sure JJ tis NNS not RB the DT place NN they PP love VVP but CC some DT that WDT live VVP there RB . SENT or CC that IN they PP loved VVD some DT in IN the DT past NN , , and CC so RB would MD see VV the DT spot NN again RB to TO kindle VV memory NN withal RB . SENT Thus RB when WRB thou NNS speakest JJS of IN Moonfleet NP , , I PP may MD guess VV that IN thou NN hast NP someone NN there RB to TO see VV or CC hope VVP to TO see VV . SENT It PP cannot NN be VB thine NN aunt NN , , for IN there EX is VBZ no DT love NN lost VVN between IN ye NP . SENT and CC besides IN , , no DT man NN ever RB perilled VVD his PP$ life NN to TO bid VV adieu NN to TO an DT aunt NN . SENT So RB have VHP no DT secrets NNS from IN me PP , , John NP , , but CC tell VV me PP straight RB , , and CC I PP will MD judge VV whether IN this DT second JJ treasure NN that IN thou NN seekest NN is VBZ true JJ gold NN enough RB to TO fling NN thy NN life NN into IN the DT scale NN against IN it PP . SENT Then RB I PP told VVD him PP all DT , , keeping VVG nothing NN back RB , , but CC trying VVG to TO make VV him PP see VV that IN there EX was VBD little JJ danger NN in IN my PP$ visiting VVG Moonfleet NP , , for IN none NN would MD know VV me PP in IN a DT carter's JJ dress NN , , and CC that IN my PP$ knowledge NN of IN the DT place NN would MD let VV me PP use VV a DT hedge NN or CC wall NN or CC wood NN for IN cover NN . SENT and CC finally RB , , if IN I PP were VBD seen VVN , , my PP$ leg NN was VBD now RB sound JJ , , and CC there EX were VBD few JJ could MD beat VV me PP in IN a DT running VVG match NN upon IN the DT Down NP . SENT So RB I PP talked VVD on IN , , not RB so RB much JJ in IN the DT hope NN of IN convincing VVG him PP as IN to TO keep VV saying VVG something NN . SENT for IN I PP durst VVD not RB look VV up RP , , and CC feared VVD to TO hear VV an DT angry JJ word NN from IN him PP when WRB I PP should MD stop VV . SENT But CC at IN last RB I PP had VHD spoken VVN all DT I PP could MD , , and CC ceased VVD because IN I PP had VHD no RB more JJR . SENT Yet CC he PP did VVD not RB break VV out RP as IN I PP had VHD thought VVN , , but CC there EX was VBD silence NN . SENT and CC after IN a DT moment NN I PP Med NP up RP , , and CC saw VVD by IN his PP$ face NN that IN his PP$ thoughts NNS were VBD wandering VVG . SENT When WRB he PP spoke VVD there EX was VBD no DT anger NN in IN his PP$ voice NN , , but CC only RB something NN sad JJ . SENT Thou NN art NN a DT foolish JJ lad NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT Yet RB I PP was VBD young JJ once IN myself PP , , and CC my PP$ ways NNS have VHP been VBN too RB dark JJ to TO make VV me PP wish VVP to TO darken VV others NNS , , or CC try VVP to TO chill VV young JJ blood NN . SENT Now RB thine NN own JJ life NN has VHZ got VVN a DT shadow NN on't NN already RB that IN I PP have VHP helped VVN to TO cast VV so RB take VV the DT brightness NN of IN it PP while IN thou NN mayst NN , , and CC get VV thee NP gone VVN . SENT But CC for IN this DT girl NN , , I PP know VVP her PP for IN a DT comely JJ lass NN and CC good JJ hearted VVN , , and CC have VHP wondered VVD often RB how WRB she PP came VVD to TO have VH him PP for IN her PP$ father NN . SENT I PP am VBP glad JJ now RB I PP have VHP not RB his PP$ blood NN on IN my PP$ hands NNS . SENT and CC never RB would MD had VHD gone VVN to TO take VV it PP then RB , , for IN all PDT the DT evil NN he PP had VHD brought VVN on IN me PP , , but CC that IN the DT lives NNS of IN every DT mother's NNS son NN hung VVD on IN his PP$ life NN . SENT So RB make VV thy JJR mind NN at IN ease NN , , and CC get VV thee NP gone VVN and CC see VV these DT streams NNS and CC trees NNS and CC stones NNS thou NNS talkest JJS of IN . SENT Yet RB if IN thou'rt NN shot NN upon IN the DT Down NP , , or CC taken VVN off RP to TO jail NN , , blame NN thine NN own JJ folly NN and CC not RB me PP . SENT And CC I PP will MD walk VV with IN thee NP to TO Purbeck NP Gates NP tonight NN , , and CC then RB come VV back RB and CC wait VV . SENT But CC if IN thou NN art NN not RB here RB again RB by IN midnight NN tomorrow NN . SENT I PP shall MD believe VV that DT thou NN art NN taken VVN in IN some DT snare NN , , and CC come VV out RP to TO seek VV thee NP . SENT I PP took VVD his PP$ hand NN , , and CC thanked VVD him PP with IN what WP words NNS I PP could MD that IN he PP had VHD let VVN me PP go VVP and CC then RB got VVD on IN the DT smock NN , , putting VVG some DT bread NN and CC meat NN in IN my PP$ pockets NNS , , as IN I PP was VBD likely JJ to TO find VV little RB to TO eat VV on IN my PP$ journey NN . SENT It PP was VBD dark JJ before IN we PP left VVD the DT cave NN , , for IN there EX is VBZ little JJ dusk NN with IN us PP , , and CC the DT division NN between IN day NN and CC night NN sharper JJR than IN in IN more JJR northern JJ parts NNS . SENT Elzevir NP took VVD me PP by IN the DT hand NN and CC led VVD me PP through IN the DT darkness NN of IN the DT workings NNS , , telling VVG me PP where WRB I PP should MD stoop VV , , and CC when WRB the DT way NN was VBD uneven JJ . SENT Thus RB we PP came VVD to TO the DT bottom NN of IN the DT shaft NN , , and CC looking VVG up RP through IN ferns NNS and CC brambles NNS , , I PP could MD see VV the DT deep JJ blue NN of IN the DT sky NN overhead NN , , and CC a DT great JJ star NN gazing VVG down RB full JJ at IN us PP . SENT We PP climbed VVD the DT steps NNS with IN the DT soap NN stone NN slide NN at IN one CD side NN , , and CC then RB walked VVD on IN briskly RB over IN the DT springy JJ turf NN through IN the DT hillocks NNS of IN the DT covered VVN quarry NN heaps NNS and CC the DT ruins NNS of IN the DT deserted VVN cottages NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT heavy JJ dew NN which WDT got VVD through IN my PP$ boots NNS before IN we PP had VHD gone VVN half PDT a DT mile NN , , and CC though IN there EX was VBD no DT moon NN , , the DT sky NN was VBD very RB clear JJ , , and CC I PP could MD see VV the DT veil NN of IN gossamers NNS spread VVD silvery JJ white NN over IN the DT grass NN . SENT Neither CC of IN us PP spoke VVD , , partly RB because IN it PP was VBD safer JJR not RB to TO speak VV , , for IN the DT voice NN far RB in IN a DT still JJ night NN on IN the DT Downs NPS . SENT and CC partly RB , , I PP think VVP , , because IN the DT beauty NN of IN the DT starry JJ heaven NN had VHD taken VVN hold VV upon IN us PP both CC , , filling VVG our PP$ hearts NNS with IN thoughts NNS too RB big JJ for IN words NNS . SENT We PP soon RB reached VVD that DT ruined VVN cottage NN of IN which WDT Elzevir NP had VHD spoken VVN , , and CC in IN what WP had VHD once RB been VBN an DT oven NN , , found VVD the DT compass NN sale NN enough RB as IN Ratsey NP had VHD promised VVN . SENT Then RB on IN again RB over IN the DT solitary JJ hills NNS , , not RB speaking VVG ourselves PP , , and CC neither DT seeing VVG light NN in IN window NN nor CC hearing NN dog NN stir VV , , until IN we PP reached VVD that DT strange JJ defile NN which WDT men NNS call VVP the DT Gates NP of IN Purbeck NP . SENT Here RB is VBZ a DT natural JJ road NN nicking VVG the DT highest JJS summit NN of IN the DT hill NN , , with IN walls NNS as IN sharp JJ as RB if IN the DT hand NN of IN man NN had VHD cut VVN them PP , , through IN which WDT have VHP walked VVD for IN ages NNS all RB the DT few JJ travellers NNS in IN this DT lonely JJ place NN , , shepherds NNS and CC sailors NNS , , soldiers NNS and CC Excise NN men NNS . SENT And CC although IN , , as IN I PP suppose VVP , , no DT carts NNS have VHP been VBN through IN it PP for IN centuries NNS , , there EX are VBP ruts NNS in IN the DT chalk NN floor NN as IN wide JJ and CC deep RB as RB if IN the DT cars NNS of IN giants NNS used VVD it PP in IN past JJ times NNS . SENT So RB here RB Elzevir NP stopped VVD , , and CC drawing VVG from IN his PP$ bosom NN that IN silver JJ buried VVN pistol NN of IN which WDT I PP have VHP spoken VVN , , thrust VVD it PP in IN my PP$ hand NN . SENT Here RB , , take VV it PP , , child NN , , he PP said VVD , , but CC use VV it PP not RB till IN thou NN art NN closely RB pressed VVN , , and CC then RB if IN thou NNS must MD shoot VV , , shoot VV low JJ it PP flings NNS . SENT I PP took VVD it PP and CC gripped VVD his PP$ hand NN , , and CC so RB we PP parted VVD , , he PP going VVG back RB to TO Purbeck NP , , and CC I PP making VVG along IN the DT top NN of IN the DT ridge NN at IN the DT back NN of IN Hoar NP Head NP . SENT It PP must MD have VH been VBN near IN three CD when WRB I PP reached VVD a DT great JJ grass NN grown VVN mound NN called VVN Culliford NP Tree NN , , that WDT marks VVZ the DT resting JJ place NN of IN some DT old JJ warrior NN of IN the DT past NN . SENT The DT top NN is VBZ planted VVN with IN a DT clump NN of IN trees NNS that WDT cut VVD the DT sky NN line NN , , and CC there RB I PP sat VVD awhile RB to TO rest NN . SENT But CC not RB for IN long RB , , for IN looking VVG back RB towards IN Purbeck NP , , I PP could MD see VV the DT faint JJ hint NN of IN dawn NN low JJ on IN the DT sea NN line NN behind IN St NP Alban's NP Head NP , , and CC so RB pressed VVN forward RB knowing VVG I PP had VHD a DT full JJ ten CD miles NNS to TO cover VV yet RB . SENT Thus RB I PP travelled VVD on IN , , and CC soon RB came VVD to TO the DT first JJ sign NN of IN man NN , , namely RB a DT flock NN of IN lambs NNS being VBG fed VVN with IN turnips NNS on IN a DT summer NN fallow JJ . SENT The DT sun NN was VBD well RB up RB now RB , , and CC flushed VVD all RB with IN a DT rosy JJ glow NN , , showing VVG the DT sheep NN and CC the DT roots NNS they PP eat VVP white JJ against IN the DT brown JJ earth NN . SENT Still RB I PP saw VVD no DT shepherd NN , , nor CC even RB dog NN , , and CC about IN seven CD o'clock RB stood VVD safe JJ on IN Weatherbeach NP Hill NP that WDT looks VVZ down RP over IN Moonfleet NP . SENT There RB at IN my PP$ feet NNS lay VVD the DT Manor NP woods NNS and CC the DT old JJ house NN , , and CC lower VV down RP the DT white JJ road NN and CC the DT straggling VVG cottages NNS , , and CC farther RBR still RB the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT and CC the DT glassy JJ Fleet NP , , and CC beyond IN that IN the DT open JJ sea NN . SENT I PP cannot NN say VVP how WRB sad JJ , , yet RB sweet JJ , , the DT sight NN was VBD . SENT it PP seemed VVD like IN the DT mirage NN of IN the DT desert NN , , of IN which WDT I PP had VHD been VBN told VVN so RB beautiful JJ , , but CC never RB to TO be VB reached VVN again RB by IN me PP . SENT The DT air NN was VBD still RB , , and CC the DT blue JJ smoke NN of IN the DT morning NN wood NN fires NNS rose VVD straight RB up RB , , but CC none NN from IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT or CC Manor NP House NP . SENT The DT sun NN was VBD already RB very RB hot JJ , , and CC I PP dropped VVD at IN once RB from IN the DT hill NN top NN , , digging VVG my PP$ heels NNS into IN the DT brown JJ burned JJ turf NN , , and CC keeping VVG as RB much RB as RB might MD be VB among IN the DT furze NN champs NNS . SENT So RB I PP was VBD soon RB in IN the DT wood NN , , and CC made VVD straight RB for IN the DT little JJ dell NN and CC lay VVD down RB there RB , , burying VVG myself PP in IN the DT wild JJ rhubarb NN and CC burdocks NNS , , yet RB so RB that IN I PP could MD see VV the DT doorway NN of IN the DT Manor NP House NP over IN the DT lip NN of IN the DT hill NN . SENT Then RB I PP reflected VVD what WP I PP was VBD to TO do VV , , or CC how WRB I PP should MD get VV to TO speak VV with IN Grace NP . SENT and CC thought VVD I PP would MD first RB wait VV an DT hour NN or CC two CD , , and CC see VV whether IN she PP came VVD out RP , , and CC afterwards RB , , if IN she PP did VVD not RB , , would MD go VV down RB boldly RB and CC knock VV at IN the DT door NN . SENT This DT seemed VVD not RB very RB dangerous JJ , , for IN it PP was VBD likely JJ , , from IN what WP Ratsey NP had VHD said VVD , , that IN there EX was VBD no DT one NN with IN her PP in IN the DT house NN , , and CC if IN there EX was VBD it PP would MD be VB but CC an DT old JJ woman NN , , to TO whom WP I PP could MD pass VV as IN a DT stranger NN in IN my PP$ disguise NN , , and CC ask VV my PP$ way NN to TO some DT house NN in IN the DT village NN . SENT So RB I PP lay VVD still RB and CC munched VVD a DT piece NN of IN bread NN , , and CC heard VVD the DT clock NN in IN the DT church NN tower NN strike NN eight CD and CC afterwards RB nine CD , , but CC saw VVD no DT one CD move NN in IN the DT house NN . SENT The DT wood NN was VBD all RB alive JJ with IN singing VVG birds NNS , , and CC with IN the DT calling NN of IN cuckoo NN and CC wood NN pigeon NN . SENT There EX were VBD deep JJ patches NNS of IN green JJ shade NN and CC lighter JJR patches NNS of IN yellow JJ sunlight NN , , in IN which WDT the DT iris NN leaves VVZ gleamed VVN with IN a DT sheeny JJ white NN , , and CC shimmering VVG blue JJ sea NN of IN ground NN ivy NN spread VVD all RB through IN the DT wood NN . SENT It PP struck VVD ten CD , , and CC as IN the DT heat NN increased VVD the DT birds NNS sang VVD less JJR and CC the DT droning VVG of IN the DT bees NNS grew VVD more RBR distinct JJ , , and CC at IN last JJ I NN got VVD up RP , , shook VVD myself PP , , smoothed VVN my PP$ smock NN , , and CC making VVG a DT turn NN , , came VVD out RP on IN the DT road NN that WDT led VVD to TO the DT house NN . SENT Though IN my PP$ disguise NN was VBD good JJ , , I PP fear VVP I PP made VVD but CC an DT indifferent JJ bad JJ ploughboys NNS when WRB walking VVG , , and CC found VVD a DT difficulty NN in IN dealing VVG with IN my PP$ hands NNS , , not RB knowing VVG how WRB ploughboys NNS are VBP wont JJ to TO carry VV them PP . SENT So RB I PP came VVD round NN in IN front NN of IN the DT house NN , , and CC gave VVD a DT rat NN tat NN on IN the DT door NN , , while IN my PP$ pulse NN heat NN as IN loud JJ inside NN of IN me PP as RB ever RB did VVD the DT knocker NN without IN . SENT The DT sound NN ran VVD round VV the DT building NN , , and CC backwards RB among IN the DT walks NNS , , and CC all DT was VBD silent JJ as IN before RB . SENT I PP waited VVD a DT minute NN , , and CC was VBD for IN knocking VVG again RB , , thinking VVG there EX might MD be VB no DT one NN in IN the DT house NN , , and CC then RB heard VVD a DT light JJ footstep NN coming VVG along IN the DT corridor NN , , yet RB durst VVD not RB look VV through IN the DT window NN to TO see VV who WP it PP was VBD in IN passing VVG , , as IN I PP might MD have VH done VVN , , but CC kept VVD myself PP close VV to TO the DT door NN . SENT The DT bolts NNS were VBD being VBG drawn VVN , , and CC a DT girl's NNS voice NN asked VVD , , Who WP is VBZ there RB . SENT I PP gave VVD a DT jump NN to TO hear VV that DT voice NN , , knowing VVG it PP well RB for IN Grace's NP , , and CC had VHD a DT mind NN to TO shout VV out RP my PP$ name NN . SENT But CC then RB I PP remembered VVD there EX might MD be VB some DT in IN the DT house NN with IN her PP besides IN , , and CC that IN I PP must MD remain VV disguised VVN . SENT Moreover RB , , laughing VVG is VBZ so RB mixed JJ with IN crying VVG in IN our PP$ world NN , , and CC trifling JJ things NNS with IN serious JJ , , that WDT even RB in IN this DT pass NN I PP believe VVP I PP was VBD secretly RB pleased VVN to TO have VH to TO play VV a DT trick NN on IN her PP , , and CC test NN whether IN she PP would MD find VV me PP out RP in IN this DT dress NN or CC not RB . SENT So RB I PP spoke VVD out RP in IN our PP$ round JJ Dorset NP speech NN , , such JJ as IN they PP talk VVP it PP out RP in IN the DT vale NN , , saying VVG , , A DT poor JJ boy NN who WP is VBZ out RB of IN his PP$ way NN . SENT Then RB she PP opened VVD one CD leaf NN of IN the DT door NN , , and CC asked VVD me PP whither IN I PP would MD go VV , , looking VVG at IN me PP as IN one CD might NN at IN a DT stranger NN and CC not RB knowing VVG who WP it PP was VBD . SENT I PP answered VVD that IN I PP was VBD a DT farm NN lad NN who WP bad RB walked VVD from IN Purbeck NP , , and CC sought VVD an DT inn NN called VVD the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT kept VVN by IN one CD Master NP Block NP . SENT When WRB she PP heard VVD that IN , , she PP gave VVD a DT little JJ start NN , , and CC looked VVD me PP over IN again RB , , yet RB could MD make VV nothing NN of IN it PP , , but CC said VVD . SENT Good JJ lad NN , , if IN you PP will MD step VV on IN to TO this DT terrace NN I PP can MD show VV you PP the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT inn NN , , but CC tis NNS shut VVD these DT two CD months NNS or CC more JJR , , and CC Master NP Block NP away RB . SENT With IN that IN she PP turned VVD towards IN the DT terrace NN , , I PP following VVG , , but CC when WRB we PP were VBD outside JJ of IN ear NN shot NN from IN the DT door NN , , I PP spoke VVD in IN my PP$ own JJ voice NN , , quick JJ but CC low JJ . SENT Grace NP , , it PP is VBZ I PP , , John NP Trenchard NP , , who WP am VBP come VVN to TO say VV goodbye NN before IN I PP leave VVP these DT parts NNS , , and CC have VHP much RB to TO tell VV that IN you PP would MD wish VV to TO hear VV . SENT Are VBP there RB any RB beside RB in IN the DT house NN with IN you PP . SENT Now RB many JJ girls NNS who WP had VHD suffered VVN as IN she PP had VHD , , and CC were VBD thus RB surprised VVN , , would MD have VH screamed VVD , , or CC perhaps RB swooned VVN , , but CC she PP did VVD neither CC , , only RB flushing VVG a DT little JJ and CC saying VVG , , also RB quick JJ and CC low JJ , , Let VV us PP go VV back RB to TO the DT house NN . SENT I PP am VBP alone RB . SENT So RB we PP went VVD back RB , , and CC after IN the DT door NN was VBD bolted VVN , , took VVD both DT hands NNS and CC stood VVD up RB face VV to TO face VV in IN the DT passage NN looking VVG into IN one CD another's NNS eyes NNS . SENT I PP was VBD tired VVN with IN a DT long JJ walk NN and CC sleepless JJ night NN , , and CC so RB full JJ of IN joy NN to TO see VV her PP again RB that IN my PP$ head NN swam VVD and CC all RB seemed VVD a DT sweet JJ dream NN . SENT Then RB she PP squeezed VVD my PP$ hands NNS , , and CC I PP knew VVD twas NNS real JJ , , and CC was VBD for IN kissing VVG her PP for IN very JJ love NN . SENT but CC she PP guessed VVD what WP I PP would MD be VB at IN , , perhaps RB , , and CC cast VVD my PP$ hands NNS loose RB , , drawing VVG back RB a DT little JJ , , as RB if IN to TO see VV me PP better JJR , , and CC saying VVG , , John NP , , you PP have VHP grown VVN a DT man NN in IN these DT two CD months NNS . SENT So RB I PP did VVD not RB kiss VV her PP . SENT But CC if IN it PP was VBD true JJ that IN I PP was VBD grown VVN a DT man NN , , it PP was VBD truer JJR still RB that IN she PP was VBD grown VVN a DT woman NN , , and CC as RB tall JJ as IN I PP . SENT And CC these DT recent JJ sufferings NNS bad RB taken VVN from IN her PP$ something NN of IN light NN and CC frolic VV girlhood NN , , and CC left VVD her PP with IN a DT manner NN more RBR staid JJ and CC sober JJ . SENT She PP was VBD dressed VVN in IN black JJ , , with IN longer RB skirts VVZ , , and CC her PP$ hair NN caught VVD up RP behind RB . SENT and CC perhaps RB it PP was VBD the DT mourning VVG frock NN that WDT made VVD her PP$ look NN pale JJ and CC thin JJ , , as IN Ratsey NP said VVD . SENT So RB while IN I PP looked VVD at IN her PP , , she PP looked VVD at IN me PP , , and CC could MD not RB choose VV but CC smile VVP to TO see VV my PP$ carter's NNS smock NN . SENT and CC as IN for IN my PP$ brown JJ face NN and CC hands NNS , , thought VVD I PP had VHD been VBN hiding VVG in IN some DT country NN underneath IN the DT sun NN , , until IN I PP told VVD her PP of IN the DT walnut JJ juice NN . SENT Then RB before IN we PP fell VVD to TO talking VVG , , she PP said VVD it PP was VBD better VV we PP should MD sit VV in IN the DT garden NN , , for IN that WDT a DT woman NN might MD come VV in IN to TO help VV her PP with IN the DT house NN , , and CC anyway RB it PP was VBD safer JJR , , so RB that IN I PP might MD get VV out RP at IN the DT back NN in IN case NN of IN need NN . SENT So RB she PP led VVD the DT way NN down IN the DT corridor NN and CC through IN the DT living VVG part NN of IN the DT house NN , , and CC we PP passed VVD several JJ rooms NNS , , and CC one CD little JJ parlour NN lined VVN with IN shelves NNS and CC musty JJ books NNS . SENT The DT blinds NNS were VBD pulled VVN , , but CC led VVD enough RB light VV in IN to TO show VV a DT high JJ backed VVN horsehair NN chair NN that WDT stood VVD at IN the DT table NN . SENT In IN front NN of IN it PP lay VVD an DT open JJ volume NN , , and CC a DT pair NN of IN horn NN rimmed VVN spectacles NNS , , that WDT I PP had VHD often RB seen VVN on IN Maskew's NP nose NN . SENT so RB I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD his PP$ study NN , , and CC that DT nothing NN had VHD been VBN moved VVN since IN last JJ he PP sat VVD there RB . SENT Even RB now RB I PP trembled VVD to TO think NN in IN whose WP$ house NN I PP was VBD , , and CC half RB expected VVN the DT old JJ attorney NN to TO step VV in RP and CC hale VV me PP off RP to TO jail NN . SENT till IN I PP remembered VVD how WRB all PDT my PP$ trouble NN had VHD come VVN about RB , , and CC how WRB I PP last RB had VHD seen VVN him PP with IN his PP$ face NN turned VVD up RP against IN the DT morning NN sun NN . SENT Thus RB we PP came VVD to TO the DT garden NN , , where WRB I PP had VHD never RB been VBN before RB . SENT It PP was VBD a DT great JJ square NN , , shut VVN in IN with IN a DT brick NN wall NN of IN twelve NN or CC fifteen CD feet NNS , , big JJ enough RB to TO suit VV a DT palace NN , , but CC then RB ill RB kept VVN and CC sorely RB overgrown VVN . SENT I PP could MD spend VV long RB in IN speaking VVG of IN that DT plot NN . SENT the DT flowers NNS , , and CC fruit NN trees NNS , , pot NN herbs NNS , , spice NN , , and CC simples NNS ray NN of IN sun NN that WDT fell VVD , , and CC that DT morning NN there EX was VBD a DT hushed VVN , , close JJ heat NN in IN it PP , , and CC a DT warm JJ breath NN rose VVD from IN the DT strawberry JJ beds NNS , , for IN they PP were VBD then RB in IN full JJ bearing NN . SENT I PP was VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO get VV out RP of IN the DT sun NN when WRB Grace NP led VVD the DT way NN into IN a DT walk NN of IN medlar NN trees NNS and CC quinces NNS , , where WRB the DT boughs NNS interlaced VVD and CC formed VVD an DT alley NN to TO a DT brick NN summer NN house NN . SENT This DT summer NN house NN stands VVZ in IN the DT angle NN of IN the DT south JJ wall NN , , and CC by IN it PP two CD fig NN trees NNS , , whose WP$ tops NNS you PP can MD see VV from IN the DT outside NN . SENT They PP are VBP well RB known VVN for IN the DT biggest JJS and CC the DT earliest JJS bearing NN of IN all PDT that DT part NN , , and CC Grace NP showed VVD me PP how WRB , , if IN danger NN threatened VVN , , I PP might MD climb VV up RP their PP$ boughs NNS and CC scale VV the DT wall NN . SENT We PP sat VVD in IN the DT summer NN house NN , , and CC I PP told VVD her PP all DT that WDT had VHD happened VVN at IN her PP$ father's JJ death NN , , only RB concealing VVG that IN Elzevir NP had VHD meant VVN to TO do VV the DT deed NN himself PP . SENT because IN it PP was VBD no DT use NN to TO tell VV her PP that IN , , and CC besides IN , , for IN all DT I PP knew VVD , , he PP never RB did VVD mean VV to TO shoot VV , , but CC only RB to TO frighten VV . SENT She PP wept VVD again RB while IN I PP spoke VVD , , but CC afterwards RB dried VVD her PP$ tears NNS , , and CC must MD needs NNS look VV at IN my PP$ leg NN to TO see VV the DT bullet NN wound NN , , and CC if IN it PP was VBD all DT soundly RB healed VVN . SENT Then RB told VVD her PP of IN the DT secret JJ sense NN that IN Master NP Ratsey's NP words NNS put VVD into IN the DT texts NNS written VVN on IN the DT parchment NN . SENT I PP had VHD showed VVN her PP the DT locket NN before RB , , but CC we PP had VHD it PP out RB again RB now RB . SENT and CC she PP read VVP and CC read VVP again RB the DT writing NN , , while IN I PP pointed VVD out IN how WRB the DT words NNS fell VVD , , and CC told VVD her PP I PP was VBD going VVG away RB to TO get VV the DT diamond NN and CC come VV back RB the DT richest JJS man NN in IN all PDT the DT countryside NN . SENT Then RB she PP said VVD , , Ah UH , , John NP set VVD not RB your PP$ heart NN too RB much RB upon IN this DT diamond NN . SENT If IN what WP they PP say VVP is VBZ true JJ , , twas NNS evilly RB come VVP by IN , , and CC will MD bring VV evil JJ with IN it PP . SENT Even RB this DT wicked JJ man NN durst VVD not RB spend VV it PP for IN himself PP but CC meant VVD to TO give VV it PP to TO the DT poor JJ . SENT so RB , , if IN indeed RB you PP ever RB find VVP it PP , , keep VV it PP not RB for IN yourself PP but CC set VV his PP$ soul NN at IN rest NN by IN doing VVG with IN it PP what WP he PP meant VVD to TO do VV , , or CC it PP will MD bring VV a DT curse NN upon IN you PP . SENT I PP only RB smiled VVD at IN what WP she PP said VVD , , taking VVG it PP to TO be VB a DT girlish JJ fancy NN , , and CC did VVD not RB tell VV her PP why WRB I PP wanted VVD so RB much JJ to TO be VB rich JJ namely RB , , to TO marry VV her PP$ one CD day NN . SENT Then RB , , having VHG talked VVN long RB about IN my PP$ own JJ concerns NNS as RB selfishly RB as IN a DT man NN always RB does VVZ , , I PP thought VVD to TO ask VV after IN herself PP , , and CC what WP she PP was VBD going VVG to TO do VV . SENT She PP told VVD me PP that IN a DT month NN past NN lawyers NNS had VHD come VVN to TO Moonfleet NP , , and CC pressed VVD her PP to TO leave VV the DT place NN , , and CC they PP would MD give VV her PP in IN charge NN to TO a DT lady NN in IN London NP , , because RB , , said VVD they PP , , her PP$ father NN had VHD died VVN without IN a DT will NN , , and CC so RB she PP must MD be VB made VVN a DT ward NN of IN Chancery NP . SENT But CC she PP had VHD begged VVN them PP to TO let VV her PP be VB , , for IN she PP could MD never RB live VV anywhere RB else RB than IN in IN Moonfleet NP , , and CC that IN the DT air NN and CC commodity NN of IN the DT place NN suited VVN her PP well RB . SENT So RB they PP went VVD off RP , , saying VVG that IN they PP must MD take VV direction NN of IN the DT Court NP to TO know VV whether IN she PP might MD stay VV here RB or CC not RB , , and CC here RB she PP yet RB was VBD . SENT This DT made VVD me PP sad JJ , , for IN all DT I NN knew VVD of IN Chancery NP was VBD that IN whatever WDT it PP put VVD hand NN on RB fell VVD to TO ruin VV , , as IN witness NN the DT Chancery NP Mills NP at IN Cerne NP , , or CC the DT Chancery NP Wharf NN at IN Wareham NP . SENT and CC certainly RB it PP would MD take VV little RB enough JJ to TO ruin VV the DT Manor NP House NP , , for IN it PP was VBD three CD parts NNS in IN decay NN already RB . SENT Thus RB we PP talked VVD , , and CC after IN that WDT she PP put VVD on IN a DT calico NN bonnet NN and CC picked VVD me PP a DT dish NN of IN strawberries NNS , , staying VVG to TO pull VV the DT finest JJS , , although IN the DT sun NN was VBD beating VVG down RP from IN mid JJ heaven NN , , and CC brought VVD me PP bread NN and CC meat NN from IN the DT house NN . SENT Then RB she PP rolled VVD up RP a DT shawl NN to TO make VV me PP a DT pillow NN , , and CC bade VVD me PP lie VVP down RB on IN the DT seat NN that WDT ran VVD round VV the DT summer NN house NN and CC get VV to TO sleep VV , , for IN I PP had VHD told VVN her PP that IN I PP had VHD walked VVD all DT night NN , , and CC must MD be VB back RB again RB at IN the DT cave NN come VVN midnight NN . SENT She PP went VVD back RB to TO the DT house NN , , and CC that DT was VBD the DT most RBS sweet JJ and CC peaceful JJ sleep NN that IN ever RB I PP knew VVD , , for IN I PP was VBD very RB tired JJ , , and CC had VHD this DT thought NN to TO soothe VV me PP as IN I PP fell VVD asleep RB that IN I PP had VHD seen VVN Grace NP , , and CC that IN she PP was VBD so RB kind JJ to TO me PP . SENT She PP was VBD sitting VVG beside IN me PP when WRB I PP awoke VVD and CC knitting VVG a DT piece NN of IN work NN . SENT The DT heat NN of IN the DT day NN was VBD somewhat RB less JJR , , and CC she PP told VVD me PP that IN it PP was VBD past JJ five CD o'clock RB by IN the DT sun NN dial NN . SENT so RB I PP knew VVD that IN I PP must MD go VV . SENT She PP made VVD me PP take VV a DT packet NN of IN victuals NN and CC a DT bottle NN of IN milk NN , , and CC as IN she PP put VVP it PP into IN my PP$ pocket NN the DT bottle NN struck VVD on IN the DT butt NN of IN Maskew's NP pistol NN , , which WDT I PP had VHD in IN my PP$ bosom NN . SENT What WP have VHP you PP there RB . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT but CC I PP did VVD not RB tell VV her PP , , fearing VVG to TO call VV up RP bitter JJ memories NNS . SENT We PP stood VVD hand NN in IN hand NN again RB , , as IN we PP had VHD done VVN in IN the DT morning NN , , and CC she PP said VVD . SENT John NP , , you PP will MD wander VV on IN the DT sea NN , , and CC may MD perhaps RB put VV into IN Moonfleet NP . SENT Though IN you PP have VHP not RB been VBN here RB of IN late RB , , I PP have VHP kept VVN a DT candle NN burning NN at IN the DT window NN every DT night NN , , as RB in IN the DT past NN . SENT So RB , , if IN you PP come VVP to TO beach NN on IN any DT night NN you PP will MD see VV that DT light NN , , and CC know VVP Grace NP remembers VVZ you PP . SENT And CC if IN you PP see VVP it PP not RB , , then RB know VVP that IN I PP am VBP dead JJ or CC gone VVN , , for IN I PP will MD think VV of IN you PP every DT night NN till IN you PP come VVP back RB again RB . SENT I PP had VHD nothing NN to TO say VV , , for IN my PP$ heart NN was VBD too RB full JJ with IN her PP$ sweet JJ words NNS and CC with IN the DT sorrow NN of IN parting NN , , but CC only RB drew VVD her PP$ close NN to TO me PP and CC kissed VVD her PP . SENT and CC this DT time NN she PP did VVD not RB step VV back RB , , but CC kissed VVD me PP again RB . SENT Then RB I PP climbed VVD up RP the DT fig NN tree NN , , thinking VVG it PP safer JJR so RB to TO get VV out RP over IN the DT wall NN than IN to TO go VV back RB to TO the DT front NN of IN the DT house NN , , and CC as IN I PP sat VVD on IN the DT wall NN ready JJ to TO drop VV the DT other JJ side NN , , turned VVD to TO her PP and CC said VVD good JJ bye NN . SENT Good JJ bye NN , , cried VVD she PP . SENT and CC have VH a DT care NN how WRB you PP touch VVP the DT treasure NN . SENT it PP was VBD evilly RB come VVN by IN , , and CC will MD bring VV a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT Good JJ bye NN , , good JJ bye NN , , I PP said VVD , , and CC dropped VVD on RP to TO the DT soft JJ leafy JJ bottom NN of IN the DT wood NN . SENT The DT Well NP House NP For IN those DT thou NN mayest NNS not RB look VVP upon RP Are VBP gathering VVG fast JJ round NN the DT yawning VVG stone NN Scott NP It PP wanted VVD yet RB half PDT an DT hour NN of IN midnight NN when WRB I PP found VVD myself PP at IN the DT shaft NN of IN the DT marble NN quarry NN , , and CC before IN I PP had VHD well RB set VVN foot NN on IN the DT steps NNS to TO descend VV , , heard VVN Elzevir's NP voice NN challenging VVG out RP of IN the DT darkness NN below RB . SENT I PP gave VVD back RB Prosper NP the DT Bonaventure NP , , and CC so RB came VVD home NN again RB to TO sleep VV the DT last JJ time NN in IN our PP$ cave NN . SENT The DT next JJ night NN was VBD well RB suited VVN to TO flight NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT spring NN tide NN with IN fall NN moon NN , , and CC a DT light JJ breeze NN setting VVG off RP the DT land NN which WDT left VVD the DT water NN smooth JJ under IN the DT cliff NN We PP saw VVD the DT Bonaventure NP cruising VVG in IN the DT Channel NP before IN sundown NN , , and CC after IN the DT darkness NN fell VVD she PP lay VVD close RB in IN and CC took VVD us PP off RP in IN her PP$ boat NN . SENT There EX were VBD several JJ men NNS on IN board NN of IN her PP that WDT I PP knew VVD , , and CC they PP greeted VVD us PP kindly RB , , and CC made VVD much RB of IN us PP . SENT I PP was VBD indeed RB glad JJ to TO be VB among IN them PP again RB , , and CC yet RB felt VVD a DT pang NN at IN leaving VVG our PP$ dear RB Dorset NP coast NN , , and CC the DT old JJ cave NN that WDT had VHD been VBN hospital NN and CC home NN to TO me PP for IN two CD months NNS . SENT The DT wind NN set VVD us PP up IN Channel NP , , and CC by IN daybreak NN they PP put VVP us PP ashore RB at IN Cowes NP , , so RB we PP walked VVD to TO Newport NP and CC came VVD there EX before RB many JJ were VBD stirring VVG . SENT Such JJ as IN we PP saw VVD in IN the DT street NN paid VVD no RB heed VV to TO us PP but CC took VVD us PP doubtless RB for IN some DT carter NN and CC his PP$ boy NN who WP had VHD brought VVN corn NN in IN from IN the DT country NN for IN the DT Southampton NP packet NN , , and CC were VBD about RB early JJ to TO lead VV the DT team NN home NN again RB . SENT tis NNS a DT little JJ place NN enough RB this DT Newport NP , , and CC we PP soon RB found VVD the DT Bugle NN . SENT but CC Elzevir NP made VVD so RB good JJ a DT carter NN that IN the DT landlord NN did VVD not RB know VV him PP , , though IN he PP had VHD his PP$ acquaintance NN before RB . SENT So RB they PP fenced VVD a DT little JJ with IN one CD another DT . SENT Have VHP you PP bed NN and CC victuals VVZ for IN a DT plain JJ country NN man NN and CC his PP$ boy NN . SENT says VVZ Elzevir NP . SENT Nay NP , , that WDT I PP have VHP not RB , , says VVZ the DT landlord NN , , looking VVG him PP up RP and CC down RP , , and CC not RB liking VVG to TO take VV in IN strangers NNS who WP might MD use VV their PP$ eyes NNS inside RB , , and CC perhaps RB get VV on IN the DT trail NN of IN the DT Contraband NN . SENT Tis NNS near IN the DT Summer NP Statute NN and CC the DT place NN over IN full JJ already RB . SENT I PP cannot NN move VV my PP$ gentlemen NNS , , and CC would MD bid VV you PP try VV the DT Wheatsheaf NP , , which WDT is VBZ a DT good JJ house NN , , and CC not RB so RB full JJ as IN this DT . SENT Ay RB , , tis NNS a DT busy JJ time NN , , and CC tis NNS these DT fairs NNS that WDT make VVP things NNS prosper VV , , and CC Elzevir NP marked VVD the DT last JJ word NN a DT little JJ as IN he PP said VVD it PP . SENT The DT man NN looked VVD harder JJR at IN him PP , , and CC asked VVD , , prosper VV what WP . SENT as RB if IN he PP were VBD hard JJ of IN hearing NN . SENT Prosper VV the DT Bonaventure NP , , was VBD the DT answer NN , , and CC then RB the DT landlord NN caught VVN Elzevir NP by IN the DT hand NN , , shaking VVG it PP hard JJ and CC saying VVG , , Why WRB , , you PP are VBP Master NP Block NP , , and CC I PP expecting VVG you PP this DT morn NN , , and CC never RB knew VVD you PP . SENT He PP laughed VVD as IN he PP stared VVD at IN us PP again RB , , and CC Elzevir NP smiled VVD too RB . SENT Then RB the DT landlord NN led VVD us PP in RP . SENT And CC this DT is VBZ . SENT he PP said VVD , , looking VVG at IN me PP . SENT This DT is VBZ a DT well RB licked VVN whelp NN , , replied VVD Elzevir NP , , who WP got VVD a DT bullet NN in IN the DT leg NN two CD months NNS ago RB in IN that DT touch NN under IN Hoar NP Head NP . SENT and CC is VBZ worth IN more JJR than IN he PP looks VVZ , , for IN they PP have VHP put VVN twenty CD golden JJ guineas NNS on IN his PP$ head NN so RB have VHP a DT care NN of IN such PDT a DT precious JJ top JJ knot NN . SENT So RB long RB as IN we PP stopped VVD at IN the DT Bugle NN we PP had VHD the DT best JJS of IN lodging NN and CC the DT choicest JJ meat NN and CC drink NN , , and CC all PDT the DT while IN the DT landlord NN treated VVN Elzevir NP as IN though IN he PP were VBD a DT prince NN . SENT And CC so RB he PP was VBD indeed RB a DT prince NN among IN the DT contrabandiers NNS , , and CC held VVD , , as IN I PP found VVD out RP long RB afterwards RB , , for IN captain NN of IN all DT landers NNS between IN start NN and CC Solent NP . SENT At IN first RB the DT landlord NN would MD take VV no DT money NN of IN us PP , , saying VVG that IN he PP was VBD in IN our PP$ debt NN , , and CC had VHD received VVN many JJ a DT good JJ turn NN from IN Master NP Block NP in IN the DT past NN , , but CC Elzevir NP had VHD got VVN gold NN from IN Dorchester NP before IN we PP left VVD the DT cave NN and CC forced VVD him PP to TO take VV payment NN . SENT I PP was VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO lie VV between IN clean JJ sweet JJ sheets NNS at IN night NN instead RB of IN on IN a DT heap NN of IN sand NN , , and CC sit VVP once RB more JJR knife NN and CC fork VV in IN hand NN before IN a DT well RB filled VVN trencher NN . SENT twas NNS thought VVD best JJS I NN should MD show VV myself PP as RB little JJ as IN possible JJ , , so RB I PP was VBD content JJ to TO pass VV my PP$ time NN in IN a DT room NN at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT house NN whilst IN Elzevir NP went VVD abroad RB to TO make VV inquiries NNS how WRB we PP could MD find VV entrance NN to TO the DT Castle NP at IN Carisbrooke NP . SENT Nor CC did VVD the DT time NN hang VVP heavy JJ on IN my PP$ hands NNS , , for IN I PP found VVD some DT old JJ books NNS in IN the DT Bugle NN , , and CC among IN them PP several JJ to TO my PP$ taste NN , , especially RB a DT History NN of IN Corfe NP Castle NP , , which WDT set VVD forth RB how WRB there EX was VBD a DT secret JJ passage NN from IN the DT ruins NNS to TO some DT of IN the DT old JJ marble NN quarries NNS , , and CC perhaps RB to TO that DT very JJ one NN that IN sheltered VVN us PP . SENT Elzevir NN was VBD out IN most JJS of IN the DT day NN , , so RB that IN I PP saw VVD him PP only RB at IN breakfast NN and CC supper NN . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN several JJ times NNS to TO Carisbrooke NP , , and CC told VVD me PP that IN the DT Castle NP was VBD used VVN as IN a DT jail NN for IN persons NNS taken VVN in IN the DT wars NNS , , and CC was VBD now RB full JJ of IN French JJ prisoners NNS . SENT He PP had VHD met VVN several JJ of IN the DT turnkeys NNS or CC jailers NNS , , drinking VVG with IN them PP in IN the DT inn NN there RB , , and CC making VVG out RP that IN he PP was VBD himself PP a DT carter NN , , who WP waited VVD at IN Newport NP till IN a DT wind NN bound VVN ship NN should MD bring VV grindstones NNS from IN Lyme NP Regis NP . SENT Thus RB he PP was VBD able JJ at IN last JJ to TO enter VV the DT Castle NP and CC to TO see VV well RB house NN and CC well RB , , and CC spent VVD some DT days NNS in IN trying VVG to TO devise VV a DT plan NN whereby WRB we PP might MD get VV at IN the DT well NN without IN making VVG the DT man NN who WP had VHD charge NN of IN it PP privy JJ to TO our PP$ full JJ design NN . SENT but CC in IN this DT did VVD not RB succeed VV . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT slip NN of IN garden NN at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT Bugle NN , , which WDT runs VVZ down RP to TO a DT little JJ stream NN , , and CC one CD evening NN when WRB I PP was VBD taking VVG the DT air NN there RB after IN dark NN , , Elzevir NP returned VVD and CC said VVD the DT time NN was VBD come VVN for IN us PP to TO put VV Blackbeard's NP cipher VV to TO the DT proof NN . SENT I PP have VHP tried VVN every DT way NN , , he PP said VVD , , to TO see VV if IN we PP could MD work VV this DT secretly RB . SENT but CC tis NNS not RB to TO be VB done VVN without IN the DT privity NN of IN the DT man NN who WP keeps VVZ the DT well NN , , and CC even RB with IN his PP$ help NN it PP is VBZ not RB easy JJ . SENT He PP is VBZ a DT man NN I PP do VVP not RB trust VV , , but CC have VHP been VBN forced VVN to TO tell VV him PP there EX is VBZ treasure NN hidden VVN in IN the DT well NN , , yet RB without IN saying VVG where WRB it PP lies VVZ or CC how WRB to TO get VV it PP . SENT He PP promises VVZ to TO let VV us PP search VV the DT well NN , , taking VVG one CD third NN the DT value NN of IN all DT we PP find VVP , , for IN his PP$ share NN . SENT for IN I PP said VVD not RB that IN thou NNS and CC I PP were VBD one CD at IN heart NN , , but CC only RB that IN there EX was VBD a DT boy NN who WP had VHD the DT key NN , , and CC claimed VVD an DT equal JJ third NN with IN both DT of IN us PP . SENT Tomorrow NN we PP must MD be VB up RB betimes RB , , and CC at IN the DT Castle NP gates NNS by IN six CD o'clock RB for IN him PP to TO let VV us PP in RP . SENT And CC thou NNS shalt VV not RB be VB carter NN any DT more JJR , , but CC mason's NNS boy NN , , and CC I PP a DT mason NN , , for IN I PP have VHP got VVN coats NNS in IN the DT house NN , , brushes NNS and CC trowels NNS and CC lime JJ bucket NN , , and CC we PP are VBP going VVG to TO Carisbrooke NP to TO plaster NN up IN a DT weak JJ patch NN in IN this DT same JJ well NN side NN . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD thought VVN carefully RB over IN this DT plan NN , , and CC when WRB we PP left VVD the DT Bugle NN next IN morning NN we PP were VBD better JJR masons NNS in IN our PP$ splashed VVN clothes NNS than IN ever RB we PP had VHD been VBN farm NN servants NNS . SENT I PP carried VVD a DT bucket NN and CC a DT brush NN , , and CC Elzevir NP a DT plasterer's JJ hammer NN and CC a DT coil NN of IN stout JJ twine NN over IN his PP$ arm NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT wet JJ morning NN , , and CC had VHD been VBN raining VVG all DT night NN . SENT The DT sky NN was VBD stagnant JJ , , and CC one CD coloured VVN without IN wind NN , , and CC the DT heavy JJ drops NNS fell VVD straight RB down RB out RB of IN a DT grey JJ veil NN that IN covered VVN everything NN . SENT The DT air NN struck VVD cold JJ when WRB we PP first RB came VVD out RP , , but CC trudging VVG over IN the DT heavy JJ road NN soon RB made VVD us PP remember VVP that IN it PP was VBD July NP , , and CC we PP were VBD very RB hot JJ and CC soaking VVG wet JJ when WRB we PP stood VVD at IN the DT gateway NN of IN Carisbrooke NP Castle NP . SENT Here RB are VBP two CD flanking VVG towers NNS and CC a DT stout JJ gate NN house NN reached VVN by IN a DT stone NN bridge NN crossing VVG the DT moat NN . SENT and CC when WRB I PP saw VVD it PP I PP remembered VVN that IN twas NNS here RB Colonel NP Mohune NP had VHD earned VVN the DT wages NNS of IN his PP$ unrighteousness NN , , and CC thought VVD how WRB many JJ times NNS he PP must MD have VH passed VVN these DT gates NNS . SENT Elzevir NP knocked VVD as IN one CD that WDT had VHD a DT right NN , , and CC we PP were VBD evidently RB expected VVN , , for IN a DT wicket NN in IN the DT heavy JJ door NN was VBD opened VVN at IN once RB . SENT The DT man NN who WP let VVD us PP in RB was VBD tall JJ and CC stout JJ , , but CC had VHD a DT puffy JJ face NN , , and CC too RB much JJ flesh NN on IN him PP to TO be VB very RB strong JJ , , though IN he PP was VBD not RB , , I PP think VVP , , more JJR than IN thirty CD years NNS of IN age NN . SENT He PP gave VVD Elzevir NP a DT smile NN , , and CC passed VVD the DT time NN of IN day NN civilly RB enough RB , , nodding VVG also RB to TO me PP . SENT but CC I PP did VVD not RB like IN his PP$ oily JJ black JJ hair NN , , and CC a DT shifty JJ eye NN that WDT turned VVD away RP uneasily RB when WRB one PP met VVD it PP . SENT Good JJ morning NN , , Master NP Well NP wright NN , , he PP said VVD to TO Elzevir NP . SENT You PP have VHP brought VVN ugly JJ weather NN with IN you PP , , and CC are VBP drowning VVG wet JJ . SENT will MD you PP take VV a DT sup NN of IN ale NN before IN you PP get VVP to TO work VV . SENT Elzevir NP thanked VVD him PP kindly RB but CC would MD not RB drink VV , , so RB the DT man NN led VVN on IN and CC we PP followed VVD him PP . SENT We PP crossed VVD a DT bailey NN or CC outer JJ court NN where WRB the DT rain NN had VHD made VVN the DT gravel NN very RB miry JJ , , and CC came VVD on IN the DT other JJ side NN to TO a DT door NN which WDT led VVD by IN steps NNS into IN large JJ hall NN . SENT This DT building NN had VHD once RB been VBN a DT banquet NN room NN , , I PP think VVP , , for IN there EX was VBD an DT inscription NN over IN it PP very RB plain JJ in IN lead NN . SENT He PP led VVD me PP into IN his PP$ banquet NN hall NN , , and CC his PP$ bannter NN over IN me PP was VBD love NN . SENT I PP had VHD time NN to TO read VV this DT while IN the DT turnkey NN unlocked VVD the DT door NN with IN one CD of IN a DT heavy JJ bunch NN of IN keys NNS that IN he PP carried VVD at IN his PP$ girdle NN . SENT But CC when WRB we PP entered VVD , , what WP a DT disappointment NN . SENT for IN there EX were VBD no DT banquets NNS now RB , , no DT banners NNS , , no DT love NN , , but CC the DT whole JJ place NN gutted VVN and CC turned VVN into IN a DT barrack VV for IN French JJ prisoners NNS . SENT The DT air NN was VBD very RB close JJ , , as RB where WRB men NNS had VHD slept VVD all DT night NN , , and CC a DT thick JJ steam NN on IN the DT windows NNS . SENT Most JJS of IN the DT prisoners NNS were VBD still RB asleep JJ , , and CC lay VVD stretched VVN out RP on IN straw JJ palliasses NNS round VVP the DT walls NNS , , but CC some DT were VBD sitting VVG up RP and CC making VVG models NNS of IN ships NNS out IN of IN fish NN bones NNS , , or CC building VVG up RP crucifixes NNS inside IN bottles NNS , , as IN sailors NNS love VVP to TO do VV in IN their PP$ spare JJ time NN . SENT They PP paid VVD little RB heed VV to TO us PP as IN we PP passed VVD , , though IN the DT sleepy JJ guards NNS , , who WP were VBD lounging VVG on IN their PP$ matchlocks NNS , , nodded VVN to TO our PP$ conductor NN , , and CC thus RB we PP went VVD right RB through IN that DT evil NN smelling VVG white JJ washed VVN room NN . SENT We PP left VVD it PP at IN the DT other JJ end NN , , went VVD down RB three CD steps NNS into IN the DT open JJ air NN again RB , , crossed VVD another DT small JJ court NN , , and CC so RB came VVD to TO a DT square JJ building NN of IN stone NN with IN a DT high JJ roof NN like IN the DT large JJ dove VVD cots NNS that IN you PP may MD see VV in IN old JJ stackyards NNS . SENT Here RB our PP$ guide NN took VVD another DT key NN , , and CC , , while IN the DT door NN was VBD being VBG opened VVN , , Elzevir NP whispered VVN to TO me PP , , It PP is VBZ the DT well NN house NN , , and CC my PP$ pulse NN beat VVD quick JJ to TO think VV we PP were VBD so RB near IN our PP$ goal NN . SENT The DT building NN was VBD open JJ to TO the DT roof NN and CC the DT first JJ thing NN to TO be VB seen VVN in IN it PP was VBD that IN tread VV wheel NN of IN which WDT Elzevir NP had VHD spoken VVN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT great JJ open JJ wheel NN of IN wood NN , , ten CD or CC twelve NN feet NNS across IN , , and CC very RB like IN a DT mill NN wheel NN , , only RB the DT space NN between IN the DT rims NNS was VBD boarded VVN flat JJ , , but CC had VHD treads NNS nailed VVN on IN it PP to TO give VV foothold NN to TO a DT donkey NN . SENT The DT patient JJ beast NN was VBD living VVG loose RB stabled VVN on IN some DT straw NN in IN a DT corner NN of IN the DT room NN , , and CC , , as RB soon RB as IN we PP came VVD In IN , , stood VVD up RP and CC stretched VVD himself PP knowing VVG that IN the DT day's NNS work NN was VBD to TO begin VV . SENT He PP was VBD here RB long JJ before IN my PP$ time NN , , the DT turnkey NN said VVD , , and CC knows VVZ the DT place NN so RB well RB that IN he PP goes VVZ into IN the DT wheel NN and CC sets VVZ to TO work VV by IN himself PP . SENT At IN the DT side NN of IN the DT wheel NN was VBD the DT well NN mouth NN , , a DT dark NN , , round NN opening NN with IN a DT low JJ parapet NN round NN it PP , , rising VVG two CD feet NNS from IN the DT floor NN . SENT We PP were VBD so RB near IN our PP$ goal NN . SENT Yet RB , , were VBD we PP near IN it PP at IN all DT . SENT How WRB did VVD we PP know VVP Mohune NP had VHD meant VVN to TO tell VV the DT place NN of IN hiding VVG for IN the DT diamond NN in IN those DT words NNS . SENT They PP might MD have VH meant VVN a DT dozen NN things NNS beside RB . SENT And CC if IN it PP was VBD of IN the DT diamond NN they PP spoke VVD , , then RB how WRB did VVD we PP know VVP the DT well NN was VBD this DT one NN . SENT there EX were VBD a DT hundred CD wells NNS beside RB . SENT These DT thoughts NNS came VVD to TO me PP , , making VVG hope NN less RBR sure JJ . SENT and CC perhaps RB it PP was VBD the DT steamy JJ overcast JJ morning NN and CC the DT rain NN , , or CC a DT scant JJ breakfast NN , , that WDT beat VVD my PP$ spirit NN down RB for IN I PP have VHP known VVN men's JJ mood NN change NN much RB with IN weather NN and CC with IN food NN . SENT but CC sure RB it PP was VBD that IN now RB we PP stood VVD so RB near JJ to TO put VV it PP to TO the DT touch NN , , I PP liked VVD our PP$ business NN less RBR and CC less RBR . SENT As RB soon RB as IN we PP were VBD entered VVN the DT turnkey NN locked VVD the DT door NN from IN the DT inside NN , , and CC when WRB he PP let VVP the DT key JJ drop NN to TO its PP$ place NN , , and CC it PP jangled VVD with IN the DT others NNS on IN his PP$ belt NN , , it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP he PP had VHD us PP as IN his PP$ prisoners NNS in IN a DT trap NN . SENT I PP tried VVD to TO catch VV his PP$ eye NN to TO see VV if IN it PP looked VVD bad JJ or CC good JJ , , but CC could MD not RB , , for IN he PP kept VVD his PP$ shifty JJ face NN turned VVD always RB somewhere RB else RB . SENT and CC then RB it PP came VVD to TO my PP$ mind NN that IN if IN the DT treasure NN was VBD really RB fraught JJ with IN evil NN , , this DT coarse JJ dark JJ haired JJ man NN , , who WP could MD not RB look VV one PP straight JJ , , was VBD to TO become VV a DT minister NN of IN ruin VV to TO bring VV the DT curse NN home NN to TO us PP . SENT But CC if IN I PP was VBD weak JJ and CC timid JJ Elzevir NP had VHD no DT misgivings NNS . SENT He PP had VHD taken VVN the DT coil NN of IN twine NN off IN his PP$ arm NN and CC was VBD undoing VVG it PP . SENT We PP will MD let VV an DT end NN of IN this DT down IN the DT well NN , , he PP said VVD , , and CC I PP have VHP made VVN a DT knot NN in IN it PP at IN eighty CD feet NNS . SENT This DT lad NN thinks VVZ the DT treasure NN is VBZ in IN the DT well NN wall NN , , eighty CD feet NNS below IN us PP , , so RB when WRB the DT knot NN is VBZ on IN well RB lip JJ we PP shall MD know VV we PP have VHP the DT right JJ depth NN . SENT I PP tried VVD again RB to TO see VV what WP look VVP the DT turnkey NN wore VVD when WRB he PP heard VVD where WRB the DT treasure NN was VBD , , but CC could MD not RB , , and CC so RB fell VVD to TO examining VVG the DT well NN . SENT A DT spindle NN ran VVD from IN the DT axle NN of IN the DT wheel NN across IN the DT well NN , , and CC on IN the DT spindle NN was VBD a DT drum VV to TO take VV the DT rope NN . SENT There EX was VBD some DT clutch NN or CC fastening NN which WDT could MD be VB fixed VVN or CC loosed VVN at IN will NN to TO make VV the DT drum VV turn NN with IN the DT tread NN wheel NN , , or CC let VV it PP run VV free JJ , , and CC a DT footbreak NN to TO lower VV the DT bucket NN fast RB or CC slow VV , , or CC stop VV it PP altogether RB . SENT I PP will MD get VV into IN the DT bucket NN , , Elzevir NP said VVD , , turning VVG to TO me PP , , and CC this DT good JJ man NN will MD lower VV me PP gently RB by IN the DT break NN until IN I PP reach VVP the DT string NN end NN down RB below RB . SENT Then RB I PP will MD shout VV , , and CC so RB fix VV you PP the DT wheel NN and CC give VV me PP time NN to TO search NN . SENT This DT was VBD not RB what WP I PP looked VVD for IN , , having VHG thought VVN that IN it PP was VBD I PP should MD go VV . SENT and CC though IN I PP liked VVD going VVG down RP the DT well RB little JJ enough RB , , yet RB somehow RB now RB I PP felt VVD I PP would MD rather RB do VV that WDT than IN have VHP Master NP Elzevir NP down IN the DT hole NN , , and CC me PP left VVD locked VVN alone RB with IN this DT villainous JJ fellow NN up RB above RB . SENT So RB I PP said VVD , , No UH , , master NN , , that DT cannot NN be VB . SENT tis NNS my PP$ place NN to TO go VV , , being JJ smaller JJR and CC a DT lighter JJR weight NN than IN thou NNS . SENT and CC thou NNS shalt VV stop VV here RB and CC help VV this DT gentleman NN to TO lower VV me PP down RP . SENT Elzevir NP spoke VVD a DT few JJ words NNS to TO try VV to TO change VV my PP$ purpose NN , , but CC soon RB gave VVD in IN , , knowing VVG it PP was VBD certainly RB the DT better JJR plan NN , , and CC having VHG only RB thought VVN to TO go VV himself PP because IN he PP doubted VVD if IN I PP had VHD the DT heart NN to TO do VV it PP . SENT But CC the DT turnkey NN showed VVD much JJ ill JJ humour NN at IN the DT change NN , , and CC strove VVD to TO let VV the DT plan NN stand NN as IN it PP was VBD , , and CC for IN Elzevir NP to TO go VV down RP the DT well NN . SENT Things NNS that WDT were VBD settled VVN , , he PP said VVD , , should MD remain VV settled VVN . SENT he PP was VBD not RB one CD for IN changes NNS . SENT it PP was VBD a DT man's JJ task NN this DT and CC no DT child's NNS play VVP . SENT a DT boy NN would MD not RB have VH his PP$ senses NNS about IN him PP , , and CC might MD overlook VV the DT place NN . SENT I PP fixed VVD my PP$ eyes NNS on IN Elzevir NP to TO let VV him PP know VV what WP I PP thought VVD , , and CC Master NP Turnkey's NP words NNS fell VVD lightly RB on IN his PP$ ears NNS as IN water NN on IN a DT duck's NNS back RB . SENT Then RB this DT ill JJ eyed VVD man NN tried VVD to TO work VV upon RP my PP$ fears NNS . SENT saying VVG that IN the DT well RB is VBZ deep JJ and CC the DT bucket NN small JJ , , I PP shall MD get VV giddy JJ and CC he PP overbalanced VVD . SENT I PP do VVP not RB say VV that IN these DT forebodings NNS were VBD without IN effect NN on IN me PP , , but CC I PP had VHD made VVN up RP my PP$ mind NN that IN , , bad JJ as IN it PP might MD be VB to TO go VV down RP , , it PP was VBD yet RB worse JJR to TO have VH Master NP Elzevir NP prisoned NN in IN the DT well NN , , and CC I PP remain VVP above RB . SENT Thus RB the DT turnkey NN perceived VVN at IN last JJ that IN he PP was VBD speaking VVG to TO deaf JJ ears NNS , , and CC turned VVD to TO the DT business NN . SENT Yet CC there EX was VBD one CD fear NN that IN still RB held VVN me PP , , for IN thinking VVG of IN what WP I PP had VHD heard VVN of IN the DT quarry NN shafts VVZ in IN Purbeck NP , , how WRB men NNS had VHD gone VVN down RP to TO explore VV , , and CC there EX been VBN taken VVN with IN a DT sudden JJ giddiness NN , , and CC never RB lived VVD to TO tell VV what WP they PP had VHD seen VVN . SENT and CC so RB I PP said VVD to TO Master NP Elzevir NP , , Art NP sure RB the DT well RB is VBZ clean JJ , , and CC that IN no DT deadly JJ gases NNS lurk VV below RB . SENT Thou NN mayst NN be VB sure RB I PP knew VVD the DT well NN was VBD sweet JJ before IN I PP let VVP thee NP tall JJ . SENT of IN going VVG down RP , , he PP answered VVD . SENT For IN yesterday NN we PP lowered VVD a DT candle NN to TO the DT water NN , , and CC the DT flame NN burned VVD bright JJ and CC steady JJ . SENT and CC where WRB the DT candle NN lives NNS , , there RB man NN lives NNS too RB . SENT But CC thou NN art NN right NN . SENT these DT gases NNS change VVP from IN day NN to TO day NN , , and CC we PP will MD try VV the DT thing NN again RB . SENT So RB bring VV the DT candle NN , , Master NP Jailer NN . SENT The DT jailer NN brought VVD a DT candle NN fixed VVN on IN a DT wooden JJ triangle NN , , which WDT he PP was VBD wont JJ to TO show VV strangers NNS who WP came VVD to TO see VV the DT well NN , , and CC lowered VVD it PP on IN a DT string NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB till IN then RB I PP knew VVD what WP a DT task NN I PP had VHD before IN me PP , , for IN looking VVG over RP the DT parapet NN , , and CC taking VVG care NN not RB to TO lose VV my PP$ balance NN , , because IN the DT parapet NN was VBD low JJ , , and CC the DT floor NN round VVP it PP green JJ and CC slippery JJ with IN water NN splashings NNS , , I PP watched VVD the DT candle NN sink NN into IN that DT cavernous JJ depth NN , , and CC from IN a DT bright JJ flame NN turn NN into IN a DT little JJ twinkling NN star NN , , and CC then RB to TO a DT mere JJ point NN of IN light NN . SENT At IN last JJ it PP rested VVD on IN the DT water NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT shimmer NN where WRB the DT wood NN frame NN had VHD set VVN ripples NNS moving VVG . SENT We PP watched VVD it PP twinkle VV for IN a DT little JJ while NN , , and CC the DT jailer NN raised VVD the DT candle NN from IN the DT water NN , , and CC dropped VVD down RP a DT stone NN from IN some DT he PP kept VVD there RB for IN that DT purpose NN . SENT This DT stone NN struck VVD the DT wall NN halfway RB down RB , , and CC went VVD from IN side NN to TO ride VV , , crashing VVG and CC whirring VVG till IN it PP met VVD the DT water NN with IN a DT booming JJ plunge NN . SENT and CC there RB rose VVD a DT groan NN and CC moan VV from IN the DT eddies NNS , , like IN those DT dreadful JJ sounds NNS of IN the DT surge NN that IN I PP heard VVD on IN lonely JJ nights NNS in IN the DT sea NN caverns VVZ underneath IN our PP$ hiding NN place NN in IN Purbeck NP . SENT The DT jailer NN looked VVD at IN me PP then RB for IN the DT first JJ time NN , , and CC his PP$ eyes NNS had VHD an DT ugly JJ meaning NN , , as RB if IN he PP said VVD , , There EX that DT is VBZ how WRB you PP will MD sound VV when WRB you PP fall VVP from IN your PP$ perch NN . SENT But CC it PP was VBD no DT use NN to TO frighten VV , , for IN I PP had VHD made VVN up RP my PP$ mind NN . SENT They PP pulled VVD the DT candle NN up RB forthwith RB and CC put VV it PP in IN my PP$ hand NN , , and CC I PP flung VVD the DT plasterer's JJ hammer NN into IN the DT bucket NN , , where WRB it PP hung VVD above IN the DT well NN , , and CC then RB got VVD in IN myself PP . SENT The DT turnkey NN stood VVD at IN the DT break NN wheel NN , , and CC Elzevir NP leant VVD over IN the DT parapet NN to TO steady JJ the DT rope NN . SENT Art NN sure JJ that IN thou NN canst NN do VVP it PP , , lad NN . SENT he PP said VVD , , speaking VVG low JJ , , and CC put VV his PP$ hand NN kindly RB on IN my PP$ shoulder NN . SENT Are VBP head NN and CC heart NN sure RB . SENT Thou NN art NN my PP$ diamond NN , , and CC I PP would MD rather RB lose VV all DT other JJ diamonds NNS in IN the DT world NN than IN aught NN should MD come VV to TO thee NP . SENT So RB , , if IN thou NN doubtest JJS , , let VV me PP go VV , , or CC let VV not RB any RB go VV at IN all DT . SENT Never RB doubt NN , , master NN , , I PP said VVD , , touched VVN by IN tenderness NN , , and CC wrung VVD his PP$ hand NN . SENT My PP$ head NN is VBZ sure JJ . SENT I PP have VHP no RB broken VVN leg NN to TO turn VV it PP silly RB now RB for IN I PP guessed VVD he PP was VBD thinking VVG of IN Hoar NP Head NP and CC how WRB I PP had VHD gone VVN giddy JJ on IN the DT Zigzag NN . SENT The DT Well RB The DT grave NN doth VVZ gape NN and CC doting VVG death NN is VBZ near IN Shakespeare NP The DT bucket NN was VBD large JJ , , for IN all DT that IN the DT turnkey NN had VHD tried VVN to TO frighten VV me PP into IN think VV it PP small JJ , , and CC I PP could MD crouch VV in IN it PP low JJ enough RB to TO feel VV safe JJ of IN not RB falling VVG out RP . SENT Moreover RB , , such PDT a DT venture NN was VBD not RB entirely RB new JJ to TO me PP , , for IN I PP had VHD once RB been VBN over IN Gad NN Cliff NP in IN a DT basket NN , , to TO get VV two CD peregrines NNS eggs NNS . SENT yet RB none NN the DT less RBR I PP felt VVD ill RB at IN ease NN and CC fearful JJ , , when WRB the DT bucket NN began VVD to TO sink VV into IN that DT dreadful JJ depth NN , , and CC the DT air NN to TO grow VV chilly JJ as IN I PP went VVD down RP . SENT They PP lowered VVD me PP gently RB enough RB , , so RB that IN I PP was VBD able JJ to TO take VV stock NN of IN the DT way NN the DT wall NN was VBD made VVN , , and CC found VVD that IN for IN the DT most JJS part NN it PP was VBD cut VVN through IN solid JJ chalk NN . SENT but CC here RB and CC there RB , , where WRB the DT chalk NN failed VVD or CC was VBD broken VVN away RB , , they PP had VHD lined VVN the DT walls NNS with IN brick NN , , patching VVG then RB , , now RB on IN this DT side NN , , now RB on IN that DT , , and CC now RB all DT round NN . SENT By IN degrees NNS the DT light NN , , which WDT was VBD dim JJ even RB overground JJ that IN rainy JJ day NN , , died VVD out RP in IN the DT well NN , , till IN all DT was VBD black JJ as IN night NN but CC for IN my PP$ candle NN , , and CC far RB overhead RB I PP could MD see VV the DT well NN mouth NN , , white NN and CC round NN like IN a DT lustreless JJ full JJ moon NN . SENT I PP kept VVD an DT eye NN all RB the DT time NN on IN Elzevir's NP cord NN that WDT hung VVD down RP the DT well RB side JJ , , and CC when WRB I PP saw VVD it PP was VBD coming VVG to TO a DT finish NN , , shouted VVD to TO them PP to TO stop VV , , and CC they PP brought VVD the DT bucket NN up IN near JJ level NN with IN the DT end NN of IN it PP , , so RB I PP knew VVD I PP was VBD about RB eighty CD feet NNS deep JJ . SENT Then RB I PP raised VVD myself PP , , standing VVG up RP in IN the DT bucket NN and CC holding NN by IN the DT rope NN , , and CC began VVD to TO look VV round NN , , knowing VVG not RB all PDT the DT while IN what WP I PP looked VVD for IN , , but CC thinking VVG to TO see VV a DT hole NN in IN the DT wall NN , , or CC perhaps RB the DT diamond NN itself PP shining VVG out RP of IN a DT cranny NN . SENT But CC I PP could MD perceive VVP nothing NN . SENT and CC what WP made VVD it PP more RBR difficult JJ was VBD , , that IN the DT walls NNS here RB were VBD lined VVN completely RB with IN small JJ Bat NP bricks NNS , , and CC looked VVD much RB the DT same JJ all DT round NN . SENT I PP examined VVD these DT bricks NNS as RB closely RB as IN I PP might MD , , and CC took VVD course NN by IN course NN , , looking VVG first JJ at IN the DT north JJ side NN where WRB the DT plum JJ line NN hung VVD , , and CC afterwards RB turning VVG round NN in IN the DT bucket NN till IN I PP was VBD afraid JJ of IN getting VVG giddy JJ . SENT but CC to TO little JJ purpose NN . SENT They PP could MD see VV my PP$ candle NN moving VVG round NN and CC round NN from IN the DT well RB top JJ , , and CC knew VVD no RB doubt VV what WP I PP was VBD at IN , , but CC Master NP Turnkey NN grew VVD impatient JJ , , and CC shouted VVD down RP , , What WP are VBP you PP doing VVG . SENT have VHP you PP found VVN nothing NN . SENT can MD you PP see VV no DT treasure NN . SENT No UH , , I PP called VVD back RB , , I PP can MD see VV nothing NN , , and CC then RB , , Are VBP you PP sure JJ , , Master NP Block NP , , that WDT you PP have VHP measured VVN the DT plummet NN true JJ to TO eighty CD feet NNS . SENT I PP heard VVD them PP talking VVG together RB , , but CC could MD not RB make VV out RP what WP they PP said VVD , , for IN the DT bim NP bom NP and CC echo VVP in IN the DT well NN , , till IN Elzevir NP shouted VVD again RB , , They PP say VVP this DT floor NN has VHZ been VBN raised VVN . SENT you PP must MD try VV lower RBR . SENT Then RB the DT bucket NN began VVD to TO move VV lower JJR , , slowly RB , , and CC I PP crouched VVD down RP in IN it PP again RB , , not RB wishing VVG to TO look VV too RB much RB into IN the DT unfathomable JJ , , dark JJ abyss NN below RB . SENT And CC all PDT the DT while NN there RB rose VVD groanings NNS and CC moanings NNS from IN eddies NNS in IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT well NN , , as RB if IN the DT spirits NNS that WDT kept VVD watch NN over IN the DT jewel NN were VBD yammering VVG together RB that IN one PP should MD be VB so RB near IN it PP . SENT and CC clear JJ above IN them PP all DT I NN heard VVN Grace's NP voice NN , , sweet JJ and CC grave JJ , , Have VHP a DT care NN , , have VHP a DT care NN how WRB you PP touch VVP the DT treasure NN . SENT it PP was VBD evilly RB come VVN by IN , , and CC will MD bring VV a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT But CC I PP had VHD set VVN foot NN on IN this DT way NN now RB , , and CC must MD go VV through RP with IN it PP , , so RB when WRB the DT bucket NN stopped VVD some DT six CD feet NNS lower RBR down RB , , I PP fell VVD again RB to TO diligently RB examining VVG the DT walls NNS . SENT They PP were VBD still RB built VVN of IN the DT shallow JJ bricks NNS , , and CC scanning VVG them PP course NN by IN course NN as IN before RB , , I PP could MD at IN first JJ see VVP nothing NN , , but CC as IN I PP moved VVD my PP$ eyes NNS downward RB they PP were VBD brought VVN up RP by IN a DT mark NN scratched VVN on IN a DT brick NN , , close JJ to TO the DT hanging VVG plummet NN line NN . SENT Now RB , , however RB lightly RB a DT man NN may MD glance NN through IN a DT book NN , , yet RB if IN his PP$ own JJ name NN , , or CC even RB only RB one CD like IN it PP , , should MD be VB printed VVN on IN the DT page NN , , his PP$ eyes NNS will MD instantly RB be VB stopped VVN by IN it PP . SENT so RB too RB , , if IN his PP$ name NN be VB mentioned VVN by IN others NNS in IN their PP$ speech NN , , though IN it PP should MD be VB whispered VVN never RB so RB low JJ , , his PP$ ears NNS will MD catch VV it PP . SENT Thus RB it PP was VBD with IN this DT mark NN , , for IN though IN it PP was VBD very RB slight JJ , , so RB that IN I PP think VVP not RB one CD in IN a DT thousand CD would MD ever RB have VH noticed VVN it PP at IN all DT , , yet CC it PP stopped VVD my PP$ eyes NNS and CC brought VVD up RP my PP$ thoughts NNS suddenly RB , , because IN I PP knew VVD by IN instinct NN that IN it PP had VHD something NN to TO do VV with IN me PP and CC what WP I PP sought VVD . SENT The DT sides NNS of IN this DT well NN are VBP not RB moist JJ , , green JJ , , or CC clammy JJ , , like IN the DT sides NNS of IN some DT others NNS where WRB damp JJ and CC noxious JJ exhalations NNS abound VVP , , but CC dry JJ and CC clean JJ . SENT for IN it PP is VBZ said VVN that IN there EX are VBP below RB hidden VVN entrances NNS and CC exits NNS for IN the DT water NN , , which WDT keep VVP it PP always RB moving VVG . SENT So IN these DT bricks NNS were VBD also RB dry JJ and CC clean JJ , , and CC this DT mark NN as IN sharp JJ as RB if IN made VVN yesterday NN , , though IN the DT issue NN showed VVD that IN twas NNS put VVD there RB a DT very RB long JJ time NN ago RB . SENT Now RB the DT mark NN was VBD not RB deeply RB or CC regularly RB graven VVN , , but CC roughly RB scratched VVN , , as IN I PP have VHP known VVN boys NNS score VVP their PP$ names NNS , , or CC alphabet NN letters NNS , , or CC a DT date NN , , on IN the DT alabaster JJ figures NNS that WDT lie VVP in IN Moonfleet NP Church NP . SENT And CC here RB , , too RB , , was VBD scored VVN a DT letter NN of IN the DT alphabet NN , , a DT plain JJ Y NN , , and CC would MD have VH passed VVN for IN nothing NN more RBR perhaps RB to TO any DT not RB born VVN in IN Moonfleet NP . SENT but CC to TO me PP it PP was VBD the DT cross NN pall NN , , or CC black JJ Y NN of IN the DT Mohunes NP , , under IN whose WP$ shadow NN we PP were VBD all RB brought VVN up RP . SENT So RB as RB soon RB as IN I PP saw VVD that IN , , I PP knew VVD I PP was VBD near IN what WP I PP sought VVD , , and CC that IN Colonel NP John NP , , Mohune NP had VHD put VVN this DT sign NN there RB a DT century NN ago RB , , either CC by IN his PP$ own JJ hands NNS or CC by IN those DT of IN a DT servant NN . SENT and CC then RB I PP thought VVD of IN Mr NP Glennie's NP story NN , , that IN the DT Colonel's NP conscience NN was VBD always RB unquiet JJ , , because RB of IN a DT servant NN whom WP he PP had VHD put VVN away RP , , and CC now RB I PP seemed VVD to TO understand VV something NN more JJR of IN it PP . SENT My PP$ heart NN throbbed VVD fiercely RB , , as IN many JJ another's NNS heart NN has VHZ throbbed VVN when WRB he PP has VHZ come VVN near IN the DT fulfilment NN of IN a DT great JJ desire NN , , whether IN lawful JJ or CC guilty JJ , , and CC I PP tried VVD to TO get VV at IN the DT brick NN . SENT But CC though RB by IN holding VVG on IN to TO the DT rope NN with IN my PP$ left JJ hand NN , , I PP could MD reach VV over RP far RB enough JJ to TO touch VV the DT brick NN with IN my PP$ right JJ twas NNS as RB much RB as IN I PP could MD do VV , , and CC so RB I PP shouted VVD up RP the DT well RB that IN they PP must MD bring VV me PP nearer JJR in IN to TO the DT side NN . SENT They PP understood VVD what WP I PP would MD be VB at IN , , and CC slipped VVD a DT noose NN over IN the DT well NN rope NN and CC so RB drew VVD it PP in IN to TO the DT side NN , , and CC made VVD it PP fast RB till IN I PP should MD give VV the DT word NN to TO loose VV again RB . SENT Thus RB I PP was VBD brought VVN close RB to TO the DT well NN wall NN , , and CC the DT marked JJ brick NN near IN about IN the DT level NN of IN my PP$ face NN when WRB I PP stood VVD up RP in IN the DT bucket NN . SENT There EX was VBD nothing NN to TO show VV that IN this DT brick NN had VHD been VBN tampered VVN with IN , , nor CC did VVD it PP sound VV hollow JJ when WRB tapped VVN , , though RB when WRB I PP came VVD to TO look VV closely RB at IN the DT joints NNS , , it PP seemed VVD as RB though IN there EX was VBD more JJR cement NN than IN usual JJ about IN the DT edges NNS . SENT But CC I PP never RB doubted VVD that IN what WP we PP sought VVD was VBD to TO be VB found VVN behind IN it PP , , and CC so RB got VVD to TO work VV at IN once RB , , fixing VVG the DT wooden JJ frame NN of IN the DT candle NN in IN the DT fastening NN of IN the DT chain NN , , and CC chipping VVG out RP the DT mortar NN setting VVG with IN the DT plasterer's JJ hammer NN . SENT When WRB they PP saw VVD above IN that DT first JJ I NN was VBD to TO be VB pulled VVN in IN to TO the DT side NN , , and CC afterwards RB fell VVD to TO work VV on IN the DT wall NN of IN the DT well NN , , they PP guessed VVD , , no DT doubt NN , , how WRB matters NNS were VBD , , and CC I PP had VHD scarce JJ begun VVN chipping VVG when WRB I PP heard VVD the DT turnkey's NNS voice NN again RB , , sharp JJ and CC greedy JJ , , What WP are VBP you PP doing VVG . SENT have VHP you PP found VVN nothing NN . SENT It PP chafed VVD me PP that IN this DT grasping VVG fellow NN should MD be VB always RB shouting VVG to TO me PP while IN Elzevir NP was VBD content JJ to TO stay VV quiet JJ , , so RB I PP cried VVD back RB that IN I PP had VHD found VVN nothing NN , , and CC that IN he PP should MD know VV what WP I PP was VBD doing VVG in IN good JJ time NN . SENT Soon RB I PP had VHD the DT mortar NN out RP of IN the DT joints NNS , , and CC the DT brick NN loose RB enough RB to TO prise VV it PP forward RB , , by IN putting VVG the DT edge NN of IN the DT hammer NN in IN the DT crack NN . SENT I PP lifted VVD it PP clean VV out RP and CC put VV it PP in IN the DT bucket NN , , to TO see VV later RBR on RB , , in IN case NN of IN need NN , , if IN there EX was VBD a DT hollow JJ for IN anything NN to TO be VB hidden VVN in IN . SENT but CC never RB had VHD occasion NN to TO look VV at IN it PP again RB , , for IN there RB , , behind IN the DT brick NN , , was VBD a DT little JJ hole NN in IN the DT wall NN , , and CC in IN the DT hole NN what WP I PP sought VVD . SENT I PP had VHD my PP$ fingers NNS in IN the DT wall NN too RB quick JJ for IN words NNS , , and CC brought VVD out RP a DT little JJ parchment NN bag NN , , for IN all PDT the DT world NN like IN those DT dried VVN fish NN eggs NNS cast VVD up RP on IN the DT beach NN that IN children NNS call VVP shepherds NNS purses NNS . SENT Now RB , , shepherds VVZ purses NNS are VBP crisp JJ , , and CC crackle VV to TO the DT touch NN , , and CC sometimes RB I PP have VHP known VVN a DT pebble NN get VV inside IN one CD and CC rattle VV like IN a DT pea NN in IN a DT drum VV . SENT and CC this DT little JJ bag NN that IN I PP pulled VVD out RP was VBD dry JJ too RB , , and CC crackling NN , , and CC had VHD something NN of IN the DT size NN of IN a DT small JJ pebble NN that WDT rattled VVD in IN the DT inside NN of IN it PP . SENT Only RB I PP knew VVD well RB that IN this DT was VBD no DT pebble NN , , and CC set VVD to TO work VV to TO get VV it PP out RP . SENT But CC though IN the DT little JJ bag NN was VBD parched JJ and CC dry JJ , , twas NNS not RB so RB easily RB torn VVN , , and CC at IN last JJ I NN struck VVD off RP the DT corner NN of IN it PP with IN the DT sharp JJ edge NN of IN my PP$ hammer NN against IN the DT bucket NN . SENT Then RB I PP shook VVD it PP carefully RB , , and CC out RB into IN my PP$ hand NN there RB dropped VVD a DT pure JJ crystal NN as IN big JJ as IN a DT walnut NN . SENT I PP had VHD never RB in IN my PP$ life NN seen VVN a DT diamond NN , , either CC large JJ or CC small JJ yet RB even RB if IN I PP had VHD not RB known VVN that IN Blackbeard NP had VHD buried VVN a DT diamond NN , , and CC if IN we PP had VHD not RB come VVN hither RB of IN set VVN purpose NN to TO find VV it PP , , I PP should MD not RB have VH doubted VVD that IN what WP I PP had VHD in IN my PP$ hand NN was VBD a DT diamond NN , , and CC this DT of IN matchless JJ size NN and CC brilliance NN . SENT It PP was VBD cut VVN into IN many JJ facets NNS , , and CC though IN there EX was VBD little JJ or CC no DT light NN in IN the DT well RB save VV my PP$ candle NN , , there RB seemed VVD to TO be VB in IN this DT stone NN the DT light NN of IN a DT thousand CD fires NNS that WDT flashed VVD out RP , , sparkling JJ red JJ and CC blue JJ and CC green JJ , , as IN I PP turned VVD it PP between IN my PP$ fingers NNS . SENT At IN first RB I PP could MD think VV of IN nothing NN else RB , , neither CC how WRB it PP got VVD there EX , , nor CC how WRB I PP had VHD come VVN to TO find VV it PP , , but CC only RB of IN it PP , , the DT diamond NN , , and CC that IN with IN such PDT a DT prize NN Elzevir NN and CC I PP could MD live VV happily RB ever RB afterwards RB , , and CC that IN I PP should MD be VB a DT rich JJ man NN and CC able JJ to TO go VV back RB to TO Moonfleet NP . SENT So RB I PP crouched VVD down RP in IN the DT bottom NN of IN the DT bucket NN , , being VBG filled VVN entirely RB with IN such JJ thoughts NNS , , and CC turned VVD it PP over RP and CC over RP again RB , , wondering VVG continually RB more JJR and CC more JJR to TO see VV the DT fiery JJ light NN fly VV out RP of IN it PP . SENT I PP was VBD , , as IN it PP were VBD , , dazed VVN by IN its PP$ brilliance NN , , and CC by IN the DT possibilities NNS of IN wealth NN that IN it PP contained VVD , , and CC had VHD , , perhaps RB , , a DT desire NN to TO keep VV it PP to TO myself PP as IN long RB as RB might MD be VB . SENT so RB that IN I PP thought VVD nothing NN of IN the DT two CD who WP were VBD waiting VVG for IN me PP at IN the DT well NN mouth NN , , till IN I PP was VBD suddenly RB called VVN back RB by IN the DT harsh JJ voice NN of IN the DT turnkey NN , , crying VVG as RB before IN What WP are VBP you PP doing VVG . SENT have VHP you PP found VVN nothing NN . SENT Yes UH , , I PP shouted VVD back RB , , I PP have VHP found VVN the DT treasure NN . SENT you PP can MD pull VV me PP up RP . SENT The DT words NNS were VBD scarcely RB out RB of IN my PP$ mouth NN before IN the DT bucket NN began VVD to TO move VV , , and CC I PP went VVD up RP a DT great JJ deal NN faster RBR than IN I PP had VHD gone VVN down RP . SENT Yet RB in IN that DT short JJ journey NN other JJ thoughts NNS came VVD to TO my PP$ mind NN , , and CC I PP heard VVD Grace's NP voice NN again RB , , sweet JJ and CC grave JJ , , Have VHP a DT care NN , , have VHP a DT care NN how WRB you PP touch VVP the DT treasure NN . SENT it PP was VBD evilly RB come VVN by IN , , and CC will MD bring VV a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT At IN the DT same JJ time NN I PP remembered VVD how WRB I PP had VHD been VBN led VVN to TO the DT discovery NN of IN this DT jewel NN first RB , , by IN Mr NP Glennie's NP stories NNS , , second JJ , , by IN my PP$ finding VVG the DT locket NN , , and CC third JJ , , by IN Ratsey NP giving VVG me PP the DT hint NN that IN the DT writing NN was VBD a DT cipher NN , , and CC so RB had VHD come VVN to TO the DT hiding VVG place NN without IN a DT swerve NN or CC stumble NN . SENT and CC it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP that IN I PP could MD not RB have VH reached VVN it PP so RB straight JJ without IN leading VVG hand NN , , but CC whether IN good JJ or CC evil JJ , , who WP should MD say VV . SENT As IN I PP neared VVD the DT top NN I PP heard VVD the DT turnkey NN urging VVG the DT donkey NN to TO trot VV faster RBR in IN the DT wheel NN , , so RB that IN the DT bucket NN might MD rise VV the DT quicker JJR , , but CC just RB before IN my PP$ head NN was VBD level NN with IN the DT ground NN he PP set VVD the DT break NN on IN and CC fixed VVD me PP where WRB I PP was VBD . SENT I PP was VBD glad JJ to TO see VV the DT light NN again RB , , and CC Elzevir's NP face VVP looking VVG kindly RB on IN me PP , , but CC vexed VVN to TO be VB brought VVN up RP thus RB suddenly RB just RB when WRB I PP was VBD expecting VVG to TO set VV foot NN on IN terra NN firma JJ . SENT The DT turnkey NN had VHD stopped VVN me PP through IN his PP$ covetous JJ eagerness NN , , so RB that IN he PP might MD get VV sooner RBR at IN the DT jewel NN , , and CC now RB he PP craned VVD over IN the DT low JJ parapet NN and CC reached VVD out RP his PP$ hand NN to TO me PP , , crying VVG Where WRB is VBZ the DT treasure NN . SENT where WRB is VBZ the DT treasure NN . SENT give VV me PP the DT treasure NN . SENT I PP held VVD the DT diamond NN between IN finger NN and CC thumb NN of IN my PP$ right JJ hand NN , , and CC waved VVD it PP for IN Elzevir NP to TO see VV . SENT By IN stretching VVG out RP my PP$ arm NN I PP could MD have VH placed VVN it PP in IN the DT turnkey's NNS hand NN , , and CC was VBD just RB going VVG to TO do VV so RB , , when WRB I PP caught VVD his PP$ eyes NNS for IN the DT second JJ time NN that IN day NN , , and CC something NN in IN them PP made VVD me PP stop VV . SENT There EX was VBD a DT look NN in IN his PP$ ace NN that WDT brought VVD back RB to TO me PP the DT memory NN of IN an DT autumn NN evening NN , , when WRB I PP sat VVD in IN my PP$ aunt's JJ parlour NN reading VVG the DT book NN called VVD the DT Arabian JJ Nights NNS . SENT and CC how WRB , , in IN the DT story NN of IN the DT Wonderful JJ Lump NN , , Aladdin's NP wicked JJ uncle NN stands VVZ at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT stairs NNS when WRB the DT boy NN is VBZ coming VVG up RP out RB of IN the DT underground JJ cavern NN , , and CC will MD not RB let VV him PP out RP , , unless IN he PP first RB gives VVZ up RP the DT treasure NN . SENT But CC Aladdin NP refused VVD to TO give VV up RP his PP$ lamp NN until IN he PP should MD stand VV safe JJ on IN the DT ground NN again RB , , because IN he PP guessed VVD that IN if IN he PP did VVD , , his PP$ uncle NN would MD shut VV him PP up RP in IN the DT cavern NN and CC leave VV him PP to TO die VV there RB . SENT and CC the DT look NN in IN the DT turnkey's NNS eyes NNS made VVD me PP refuse VVP to TO hand VV him PP the DT jewel NN till IN I PP was VBD safe JJ out RB of IN the DT well NN , , for IN a DT horrible JJ fear NN seized VVD me PP that IN , , as RB soon RB as IN he PP had VHD taken VVN it PP from IN me PP , , he PP meant VVD to TO let VV me PP fall VV down RP and CC drown VV below RB . SENT So RB when WRB he PP reached VVD down RP his PP$ hand NN and CC said VVD , , Give VV me PP the DT treasure NN , , I PP answered VVD , , Pull VV me PP up RP then RB . SENT I PP cannot NN show VVP it PP you PP in IN the DT bucket NN . SENT Nay RB , , fad NN , , he PP said VVD , , cozening VVG me PP , , tis NNS safer JJR to TO give VV it PP me PP now RB , , and CC have VH both DT hands NNS free JJ to TO help VV you PP getting VVG out RP . SENT these DT stones NNS are VBP wet JJ and CC greasy JJ , , and CC you PP may MD chance NN to TO slip VV , , and CC having VHG no DT hand NN to TO save VV you PP , , fall VV back RB in IN the DT well NN . SENT But CC I PP was VBD not RB to TO be VB cheated JJ , , and CC said VVD again RB sturdily RB , , No UH , , you PP must MD pull VV me PP up RB first JJ . SENT Then RB he PP took VVD to TO scowling VVG , , and CC cried VVD in IN an DT angry JJ tone NN , , Give VV me PP the DT treasure NN , , I PP say VVP , , or CC it PP will MD be VB the DT worse JJR for IN you PP . SENT but CC Elzevir NP would MD not RB let VV him PP speak VV to TO me PP that IN way NN , , and CC broke VVD in IN roughly RB , , Let VV the DT boy NN up RB , , he PP is VBZ sure RB footed VVN and CC will MD not RB slip VV . SENT Tis NNS his PP$ treasure NN , , and CC he PP shall MD do VV with IN it PP as IN he PP likes VVZ . SENT only RB that IN thou NNS shalt VV have VHP a DT third JJ of IN it PP when WRB we PP have VHP sold VVN it PP . SENT Then RB he PP . SENT Tis NNS not RB his PP$ treasure NN no RB , , nor CC yours NNS either RB , , but CC mine NN , , for IN it PP is VBZ in IN my PP$ well RB , , and CC I PP have VHP let VVN you PP get VV it PP . SENT Yet RB I PP will MD give VV you PP a DT half NN share NN in IN it PP . SENT but CC as RB for IN this DT boy NN , , what WP has VHZ he PP to IN do VV with IN it PP . SENT We PP will MD give VV him PP a DT golden JJ guinea NN , , and CC he PP will MD be VB richly RB paid VVN for IN his PP$ pains NNS . SENT Tush NN , , cries VVZ Elzevir NP , , let VVD us PP have VHP no DT more JJR fooling NN . SENT this DT boy NN shall MD have VH his PP$ share NN , , or CC I PP will MD know VV the DT reason NN why WRB . SENT Ay RB , , you PP shall MD know VV the DT reason NN , , fair JJ enough NN , , answers VVZ the DT turnkey NN , , and CC tis NNS because IN your PP$ name NN is VBZ Block NP , , and CC there EX is VBZ a DT price NN of IN 50 CD upon IN your PP$ head NN , , and CC 20 CD upon IN this DT boy's NNS . SENT You PP thought VVD to TO outwit VV me PP , , and CC are VBP yourself PP outwitted VVD . SENT and CC here RB I PP have VHP you PP in IN a DT trap NN , , and CC neither RB leaves VVZ this DT room NN , , except IN with IN hands NNS tied VVN , , and CC bound VVN for IN the DT gallows NN , , unless IN I PP first RB have VHP the DT jewel NN safe JJ in IN my PP$ purse NN . SENT On IN that WDT I PP whipped VVN the DT diamond NN back RB quick JJ into IN the DT little JJ parchment NN bag NN , , and CC thrust VVD both DT down RB snug JJ into IN my PP$ breeches NN pocket NN , , meaning VVG to TO have VH a DT fight NN for IN it PP , , anyway RB , , before IN I PP let VVP it PP go VV . SENT And CC looking VVG up RP again RB , , I PP saw VVD the DT turnkey's NNS hand NN on IN the DT butt NN of IN his PP$ pistol NN , , and CC cried VVN , , Beware VV , , beware VV . SENT he PP draws VVZ on IN you PP . SENT But CC before IN the DT words NNS were VBD out RP of IN my PP$ mouth NN , , the DT turnkey NN had VHD his PP$ weapon NN up RP and CC levelled VVD full JJ at IN Elzevir NP . SENT Surrender NN , , he PP cries VVZ , , or CC I PP shoot VVP you PP dead JJ , , and CC the DT 50 CD is VBZ mine JJ , , and CC never RB giving VVG time NN for IN answer NN , , fires NNS . SENT Elzevir NP stood VVD on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT well NN mouth NN , , and CC it PP seemed VVD the DT other JJ could MD not RB miss VV him PP at IN such PDT a DT distance NN . SENT but CC as IN I PP blinked VVD my PP$ eyes NNS at IN the DT flash NN , , I PP felt VVD the DT bullet NN strike NN the DT iron NN chain NN to TO which WDT I PP was VBD holding VVG , , and CC saw VVD that IN Elzevir NP was VBD safe JJ . SENT The DT turnkey NN saw VVD it PP too RB , , and CC flinging VVG away RP his PP$ pistol NN , , sprang VVD round NN the DT well RB and CC was VBD at IN Elzevir's NP throat NN before IN he PP knew VVD whether IN he PP was VBD hit VVN or CC not RB . SENT I PP have VHP said VVD that IN the DT turnkey NN was VBD a DT tall JJ , , strong JJ man NN , , and CC twenty CD years NNS the DT younger JJR of IN the DT two CD . SENT so RB doubtless RB when WRB he PP made VVD for IN Elzevir NP , , he PP thought VVD he PP would MD easily RB have VH him PP broken VVN down RB and CC handcuffed VVN , , and CC then RB turn VV to TO me PP . SENT But CC he PP reckoned VVN without IN his PP$ host NN , , for IN though IN Elzevir NP was VBD the DT shorter JJR and CC older JJR man NN , , he PP was VBD wonderfully RB strong JJ , , and CC seasoned JJ as IN a DT salted JJ thong NN . SENT Then RB they PP hugged VVD one PP another DT and CC began VVD a DT terrible JJ struggle NN . SENT for IN Elzevir NP knew VVD that IN he PP was VBD wrestling VVG for IN life NN , , and CC I PP daresay NN the DT turnkey NN guessed VVD that IN the DT stakes NNS were VBD much RB the DT same JJ for IN him PP too RB . SENT As RB soon RB as IN I PP saw VVD what WP they PP were VBD at IN , , and CC that IN the DT bucket NN was VBD safe JJ fixed JJ , , I PP laid VVD hold VV of IN the DT well NN chain NN , , and CC climbing VVG up RP by IN it PP swung VVD myself PP on IN to TO the DT top NN of IN the DT parapet NN , , being VBG eager JJ to TO help VV Elzevir NP , , and CC get VV the DT turnkey NN gagged VVN and CC bound VVN while IN we PP made VVD our PP$ escape NN . SENT But CC before IN I PP was VBD well RB on IN the DT firm NN ground NN again RB , , I PP saw VVD that DT little JJ help NN of IN mine NN was VBD needed VVN , , for IN the DT turnkey NN was VBD flagging JJ , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT look NN of IN anguish NN and CC desperate JJ surprise NN upon IN his PP$ face NN , , to TO find VV that IN the DT man NN he PP had VHD thought VVN to TO master VV so RB lightly RB was VBD strong JJ as IN a DT giant NN . SENT They PP were VBD swaying VVG to TO and CC fro RB , , and CC the DT jailers NNS grip NN was VBD slackening VVG , , for IN his PP$ muscles NNS were VBD overwrought JJ and CC tired JJ . SENT but CC Elzevir NP held VVD him PP firm NN as IN a DT vice NN , , and CC I PP saw VVD from IN his PP$ eyes NNS and CC the DT bearing NN of IN his PP$ body NN that IN he PP was VBD gathering VVG himself PP up RP to TO give VV his PP$ enemy NN a DT fall NN . SENT Now RB I PP guessed VVD that IN the DT fall NN he PP would MD use VV could MD be VB the DT Compton NP Toss NP , , for IN though IN I PP had VHD never RB seen VVN him PP give VVP it PP , , yet RB he PP was VBD well RB known VVN for IN a DT wrestler NN in IN his PP$ younger JJR days NNS , , and CC the DT Compton NP Toss NP for IN his PP$ most RBS certain JJ fall NN . SENT I PP shall MD not RB explain VV the DT method NN of IN it PP , , but CC those DT who WP have VHP seen VVN it PP used VVD will MD know VV that IN tis NNS a DT deadly JJ fall NN , , and CC he PP who WP lets VVZ himself PP get VV thrown VVN that IN way NN even RB upon IN grass NN , , is VBZ seldom RB fit JJ to TO wrestle VV another DT bout NN the DT same JJ day NN . SENT Still RB tis NNS a DT difficult JJ fall NN to TO use VV , , and CC perhaps RB Elzevir NP would MD never RB have VH been VBN able JJ to TO give VV it PP , , had VHD not RB the DT other JJ at IN that DT moment NN taken VVN one CD hand NN off IN the DT waist NN , , and CC tried VVD to TO make VV a DT clutch NN with IN it PP at IN the DT throat NN . SENT But CC the DT only JJ way NN of IN avoiding VVG that DT fall NN , , and CC indeed RB most JJS others NNS , , is VBZ to TO keep VV both DT hands NNS firm NN between IN hip NN and CC shoulder NN blade NN , , and CC the DT moment NN Elzevir NP felt VVD one CD hand NN off IN his PP$ back RB , , he PP had VHD the DT jailer NN off IN his PP$ feet NNS and CC gave VVD him PP Compton's NP Toss NP . SENT I PP do VVP not RB know VV whether IN Elzevir NP had VHD been VBN so RB taxed VVN by IN the DT fierce JJ struggle NN that IN he PP could MD not RB put VV his PP$ fullest JJS force NN into IN the DT throw VVP , , or CC whether IN the DT other JJ , , being VBG a DT very RB strong JJ and CC heavy JJ man NN , , needed VVN more RBR to TO fling VV him PP . SENT but CC so RB it PP was VBD , , that IN instead RB of IN the DT turnkey NN going VVG down RB straight RB as IN he PP should MD , , with IN the DT back NN of IN his PP$ head NN on IN the DT floor NN for IN that WDT is VBZ the DT real JJ damage NN of IN the DT toss NN , , he PP must MD needs NNS stagger VV backwards RB a DT pace NN or CC two CD , , trying VVG to TO regain VV his PP$ footing NN before IN he PP went VVD over RP . SENT It PP was VBD those DT few JJ staggering JJ paces NNS that IN ruined VVN him PP , , for IN with IN the DT last JJ he PP came VVD upon IN the DT stones NNS close VV to TO the DT well NN mouth NN , , that WDT had VHD been VBN made VVN wet JJ and CC slippery JJ by IN continual JJ spilling VVG there RB of IN water NN . SENT Then RB up RB flew VVD his PP$ heels NNS , , and CC he PP fell VVD backwards RB with IN all PDT his PP$ weight NN . SENT As RB soon RB as IN I PP saw VVD how WRB near JJ the DT well NN mouth NN he PP was VBD got VVN , , I PP shouted VVD out RP and CC ran VVD to TO save VV him PP . SENT but CC Elzevir NP saw VVD it PP quicker JJR than IN I PP , , and CC springing VVG forward RB seized VVN him PP by IN the DT belt NN just RB when WRB he PP turned VVD over RP . SENT The DT parapet NN wall NN was VBD very RB low JJ , , and CC caught VVD the DT turnkey NN behind IN the DT knee NN as IN he PP staggered VVD , , tripping VVG him PP over RP into IN the DT well NN mouth NN . SENT He PP gave VVD a DT bitter JJ cry NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT wrench NN on IN his PP$ face NN when WRB he PP knew VVD where WRB he PP was VBD come VVN , , and CC twas NNS then RB Elzevir NP caught VVD him PP by IN the DT belt NN . SENT For IN a DT moment NN I PP thought VVD he PP was VBD saved VVN , , seeing VVG Elzevir NP setting NN hid VVD body NN low RB back RB with IN heels NNS pressed VVN firm NN against IN the DT parapet NN wall NN to TO stand VV the DT strain NN . SENT Then RB the DT belt NN gave VVD way NN at IN the DT fastening NN , , and CC Elzevir NP fell VVD sprawling VVG on IN the DT floor NN . SENT But CC the DT other JJ went VVD backwards RB down RB the DT well NN . SENT I PP got VVD to TO the DT parapet NN just RB as IN he PP fell VVD head NN first JJ into IN that DT black JJ abyss NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT second NN of IN silence NN , , then RB a DT dreadful JJ noise NN like IN a DT coco NN nut NN being VBG broken VVN on IN a DT pavement NN for IN we PP once RB had VHD coco NN nuts NNS in IN plenty NN at IN Moonfleet NP , , when WRB the DT Bataviaman NP came VVD on IN the DT beach NN , , then RB a DT deep JJ echoing VVG blow NN , , where WRB he PP rebounded VVD and CC struck VVD the DT wall NN again RB , , and CC last JJ of IN all DT , , the DT thud NN and CC thundering JJ splash NN , , when WRB he PP reached VVD the DT water NN at IN the DT bottom NN . SENT I PP held VVD my PP$ breath NN for IN sheer JJ horror NN , , and CC listened VVD to TO see VV if IN he PP would MD cry VV , , though IN I PP knew VVD at IN heart NN he PP would MD never RB cry VV again RB , , after IN that DT first JJ sickening JJ smash NN . SENT but CC there EX was VBD no DT sound NN or CC voice NN , , except IN the DT moaning VVG voices NNS of IN the DT water NN eddies VVZ that IN I PP had VHD heard VVN before RB . SENT Elzevir NP slung VVD himself PP into IN the DT bucket NN . SENT You PP can MD handle VV the DT break NN , , he PP said VVD to TO me PP . SENT let VV me PP down RB quick JJ into IN the DT well NN . SENT I PP took VVD the DT break NN lever NN , , lowering VVG him PP as RB quickly RB as IN I PP durst VVD , , till IN I PP heard VVD the DT bucket NN touch NN water NN at IN the DT bottom NN , , and CC then RB stood VVD by IN and CC listened VVD . SENT All DT was VBD still RB , , and CC yet RB I PP started VVD once RB , , and CC could MD not RB help VV looking VVG round NN over IN my PP$ shoulder NN , , for IN it PP seemed VVD as RB if IN I PP was VBD not RB alone RB in IN the DT well NN house NN . SENT and CC though IN I PP could MD see VV no DT one NN , , yet RB I PP had VHD a DT fancy NN of IN a DT tall JJ black JJ bearded JJ man NN , , with IN coppery NN face NN , , chasing VVG another DT round NN and CC round VV the DT well NN mouth NN . SENT Both CC vanished VVN from IN my PP$ fancy NN just RB as IN the DT pursuer NN had VHD his PP$ hand NN an DT the DT pursued VVN . SENT but CC Mr NP Glennie's NP story NN came VVD back RB again RB to TO my PP$ mind NN , , how WRB that DT Colonel NP Mohune's NP conscience NN was VBD always RB unquiet JJ because IN of IN a DT servant NN he PP had VHD put VVN away RP , , and CC I PP guessed VVD now RB that IN the DT turnkey NN was VBD not RB the DT first JJ man NN these DT walls NNS had VHD seen VVN go VV headlong RB down RB the DT well NN . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD been VBN in IN the DT well RB so RB long JJ that IN I PP began VVD to TO fear NN something NN had VHD happened VVN to TO him PP , , when WRB he PP shouted VVD to TO me PP to TO bring VV him PP up RP . SENT So RB I PP fixed VVD the DT clutch NN , , and CC set VVD the DT donkey NN going VVG in IN the DT tread NN wheel NN . SENT and CC the DT patient JJ drudge NN started VVD on IN his PP$ round NN , , recking VVG nothing NN whether IN it PP was VBD a DT bucket NN of IN water NN he PP brought VVD up RP , , or CC a DT live JJ man NN , , or CC a DT dead JJ man NN , , while IN I PP looked VVD over IN the DT parapet NN , , and CC waited VVD with IN a DT cramping VVG suspense NN to TO see VV whether IN Elzevir NP would MD be VB alone RB , , or CC have VH something NN with IN him PP . SENT But CC when WRB the DT bucket NN came VVD in IN sight NN there EX was VBD only RB Elzevir NP in IN it PP , , so RB I PP knew VVD the DT turnkey NN had VHD never RB come VVN to TO the DT top NN of IN the DT water NN again RB , , and CC , , indeed RB , , there EX was VBD but RB little JJ chance NN he PP should MD after IN that DT first JJ knock NN . SENT Elzevir NP said VVD nothing NN to TO me PP , , till IN I PP spoke VVD . SENT Let VV us PP fling NN the DT jewel NN down IN the DT well NN after IN him PP , , Master NP Block NP . SENT it PP was VBD evilly RB come VVN by IN , , and CC will MD bring VV a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT He PP hesitated VVD for IN a DT moment NN while IN I PP half RB hoped VVD yet RB half RB feared VVD he PP was VBD going VVG to TO do VV as IN I PP asked VVD , , but CC then RB said VVD . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT thou NN art NN not RB fit VVP to TO keep VV so RB precious JJ a DT thing NN . SENT Give VV it PP me PP . SENT It PP is VBZ thy JJR treasure NN , , and CC I PP will MD never RB touch VV penny NN of IN it PP . SENT but CC fling NN it PP down RB the DT well NN thou NNS shalt VV not RB . SENT for IN this DT man NN has VHZ lost VVN his PP$ life NN for IN it PP , , and CC we PP have VHP risked VVD ours PP for IN it PP ay RB , , and CC may MD lose VV them PP for IN it PP too RB , , perhaps RB . SENT So RB I PP gave VVD him PP the DT jewel NN . SENT The DT Jewel NP All NP that WDT glisters VVZ is VBZ not RB gold JJ Shakespeare NN There EX was VBD the DT turnkey's NN belt NN lying VVG on IN the DT floor NN , , with IN the DT keys NNS and CC manacles NNS fixed VVN to TO it PP , , just RB as IN it PP had VHD failed VVN and CC come VVN off IN him PP at IN the DT fatal JJ moment NN . SENT Elzevir NP picked VVD it PP up RP , , tried VVD the DT keys NNS till IN he PP found VVD the DT right JJ one CD , , and CC unlocked VVD the DT door NN of IN the DT well NN house NN . SENT There EX are VBP other JJ locks NNS to TO open VV before IN we PP get VVP out RP , , I PP said VVD . SENT Ay RB , , he PP answered VVD , , but CC it PP is VBZ more JJR than IN our PP$ life NN is VBZ worth JJ to TO be VB seen VVN with IN these DT keys NNS , , so RB send VV them PP down RP the DT well NN , , after IN their PP$ master NN . SENT I PP took VVD them PP back RB and CC flung VVD them PP , , belt NN and CC keys NNS and CC handcuffs VVZ , , clanking VVG down RP against IN the DT sides NNS into IN the DT blackness NN and CC the DT hidden JJ water NN at IN the DT bottom NN . SENT Then RB we PP took VVD pail NN and CC hammer NN , , brush NN and CC ropes NNS , , and CC turned VVD our PP$ backs NNS upon IN that DT hateful JJ place NN . SENT There EX was VBD the DT little JJ court NN to TO cross VV before IN we PP came VVD to TO the DT doors NNS of IN the DT banquet NN hall NN . SENT They PP were VBD locked VVN , , but CC we PP knocked VVD until IN a DT guard NN opened VVD them PP . SENT He PP knew VVD us PP for IN the DT plasterer NN men NNS , , who WP had VHD passed VVN an DT hour NN before RB , , and CC only RB asked VVD , , Where WRB is VBZ Ephraim NP . SENT meaning VVG the DT turnkey NN . SENT He PP is VBZ stopping VVG behind RB in IN the DT well NN house NN , , Elzevir NP said VVD , , and CC so RB we PP passed VVD on IN through IN the DT hall NN , , where WRB the DT prisoners NNS were VBD making VVG what WP breakfast NN they PP might MD of IN odds NNS and CC ends NNS , , with IN a DT savoury JJ smell NN of IN cooking NN and CC a DT great JJ patter NN of IN French NP . SENT At IN the DT outer JJ gate NN was VBD another DT guard NN to TO be VB passed VVN , , but CC they PP opened VVD for IN us PP without IN question NN , , cursing VVG Ephraim NP under IN their PP$ breath NN , , that WDT he PP did VVD not RB take VV the DT pains NNS to TO let VV his PP$ own JJ men NNS out RB . SENT Then RB the DT wicket NN of IN the DT great JJ gates NNS swung VVD to TO behind IN us PP , , and CC we PP went VVD into IN the DT open JJ again RB . SENT As RB soon RB as IN we PP were VBD out RP of IN sight NN we PP quickened VVD our PP$ pace NN , , and CC the DT weather NN having VHG much RB bettered VVN , , and CC a DT fresh JJ breeze NN springing VVG up RP , , we PP came VVD back RB to TO the DT Bugle NN about IN ten CD in IN the DT forenoon NN . SENT I PP believe VVP that IN neither CC of IN us PP spoke VVD a DT word NN during IN that DT walk NN , , and CC though IN Elzevir NP had VHD not RB yet RB seen VVN the DT diamond NN , , he PP never RB even RB took VVD the DT pains NNS to TO draw VV it PP out RP of IN the DT little JJ parchment NN bag NN , , in IN which WDT it PP still RB lay VVD hid VVD in IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT Yet RB if IN I PP did VVD not RB speak VV I PP thought VVD , , and CC my PP$ thoughts NNS were VBD sad JJ enough RB . SENT For IN here RB were VBD we PP a DT second JJ time NN , , flying VVG for IN our PP$ lives NNS , , and CC if IN we PP had VHD not RB the DT full JJ guilt NN of IN blood NN upon IN our PP$ hands NNS , , yet RB blood NN was VBD surely RB there RB . SENT So IN this DT flight NN was VBD very RB bitter JJ to TO me PP , , because IN the DT scene NN of IN death NN of IN which WDT I PP had VHD been VBN witness NN this DT morning NN seemed VVD to TO take VV me PP farther RBR still RB away RB from IN all PDT my PP$ old JJ happy JJ life NN , , and CC to TO stand VV like IN another DT dreadful JJ obstacle NN between IN Grace NP and CC me PP . SENT In IN the DT Family NP Bible NP lying VVG on IN the DT table NN in IN my PP$ aunt's JJ best JJS parlour NN was VBD a DT picture NN of IN Cain NP , , which WDT I PP had VHD often RB looked VVN at IN with IN fear NN on IN wet JJ Sunday NP afternoons NNS . SENT It PP showed VVD Cain NP striding VVG along RP in IN the DT midst NN of IN a DT boundless JJ desert NN , , with IN his PP$ sons NNS and CC their PP$ wives NNS striding VVG behind IN him PP , , and CC their PP$ little JJ children NNS carried VVD slung VVN on IN poles NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT quick JJ , , swinging VVG motion NN in IN the DT bodies NNS of IN all DT , , as RB though IN they PP must MD needs VVZ always RB stride NN as RB fast RB as IN they PP might MD , , and CC never RB rest NN , , and CC their PP$ faces NNS were VBD set VVN hard RB , , and CC thin JJ with IN eternal JJ wandering VVG and CC disquiet NN . SENT But CC the DT thinnest JJS and CC most RBS restless JJ looking VVG and CC hardest JJS face NN was VBD Cain's NP , , and CC on IN the DT middle NN of IN his PP$ forehead NN there EX was VBD a DT dark JJ spot NN , , which WDT God NP had VHD set VVN to TO show VV that DT none NN might MD touch VV him PP , , because IN he PP was VBD the DT first JJ murderer NN , , and CC cursed VVD for IN ever RB . SENT This DT had VHD always RB been VBN to TO me PP a DT dreadful JJ picture NN , , though IN I PP could MD not RB choose VV but CC look VV at IN it PP , , and CC was VBD sorry RB indeed RB for IN Cain NP , , for IN all DT he PP was VBD so RB wicked JJ , , because IN it PP seemed VVD hard RB to TO have VH to TO wander VV up RP and CC down RB the DT world NN all DT his PP$ life NN long RB , , and CC never RB be VB able JJ to TO come VV to TO moorings NNS . SENT And CC yet RB this DT very JJ thing NN had VHD come VVN upon IN me PP now RB , , for IN here RB we PP were VBD , , with IN the DT blood NN of IN two CD men NNS on IN our PP$ hands NNS , , wanderers NNS on IN the DT face NN of IN the DT earth NN , , who WP durst VVD never RB go VV home NN . SENT and CC if IN the DT mark NN of IN Cain NP was VBD not RB on IN my PP$ forehead NN already RB , , I PP felt VVD it PP might MD come VV out RP there RB at IN any DT minute NN . SENT When WRB we PP reached VVD the DT Bugle NN I PP went VVD upstairs RB and CC flung VVD myself PP upon IN the DT bed NN to TO try VV to TO rest VV a DT little JJ and CC think VV , , but CC Elzevir NP shut VVD himself PP in IN with IN the DT landlord NN , , and CC I PP could MD hear VV them PP talking VVG earnestly RB in IN the DT room NN under IN me PP . SENT After IN a DT while IN he PP came VVD up RP and CC said VVD that IN he PP had VHD considered VVN with IN the DT landlord NN how WRB we PP could MD best RBS get VV away RB , , telling VVG him PP that IN we PP must MD be VB off RP at IN once RB , , but CC letting VVG him PP suppose VVP that IN we PP were VBD eager JJ to TO leave VV the DT place NN because IN some DT of IN the DT Excise NN had VHD got VVN wind NN of IN our PP$ whereabouts NN . SENT He PP had VHD said VVN nothing NN to TO our PP$ host NN about IN the DT turnkey NN , , wishing VVG as IN few JJ persons NNS as IN possible JJ to TO know VV of IN that DT matter NN , , but CC doubted VVD not RB that IN we PP should MD by IN all DT means NNS hasten VV our PP$ departure NN from IN the DT island NN , , for IN that WDT as RB soon RB as IN the DT turnkey NN was VBD missed VVN inquiry NN would MD certainly RB be VB made VVN for IN the DT plasterers NNS with IN whom WP he PP was VBD last RB seen VVN . SENT Yet RB in IN this DT thing NN at IN least JJS Fortune NP favoured VVD us PP , , for IN there EX was VBD now RB lying VVG at IN Cowes NP , , and CC ready JJ to TO sail VV that DT night NN , , a DT Dutch NP couper NP that WDT had VHD run VVN a DT cargo NN of IN Hollands NPS on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT island NN , , and CC was VBD going VVG back RB to TO Scheveningen NP freighted VVN with IN wool NN . SENT Our PP$ landlord NN knew VVD the DT Dutch JJ captain NN well NN , , having VHG often RB done VVN business NN for IN him PP , , and CC so RB could MD give VV us PP letters NNS of IN recommendation NN which WDT would MD ensure VV us PP a DT passage NN to TO the DT Low NP Countries NPS . SENT Thus RB in IN the DT afternoon NN we PP were VBD on IN the DT road NN , , making VVG our PP$ way NN from IN Newport NP to TO Cowes NP in IN a DT new JJ disguise NN , , for IN we PP had VHD changed VVN our PP$ clothes NNS again RB , , and CC now RB wore VVD the DT common JJ sailor NN dress NN of IN blue JJ . SENT The DT clouds NNS had VHD returned VVN after IN the DT rain NN , , and CC the DT afternoon NN was VBD wet JJ , , and CC worse JJR than IN the DT morning NN , , so RB I PP shall MD not RB say VV anything NN of IN another DT weary JJ and CC silent JJ walk NN . SENT We PP arrived VVD on IN Cowes NP quay NN by IN eight CD in IN the DT evening NN , , and CC found VVD the DT couper NP ready JJ to TO make VV sail NN , , and CC waiting VVG only RB for IN the DT tide NN to TO set VV out RP . SENT Her PP$ name NN was VBD the DT Gouden NP Droom NP , , and CC she PP was VBD a DT little RB larger JJR than IN the DT Bonaventure NP , , but CC had VHD a DT smaller JJR crew NN , , and CC was VBD not RB near JJ so RB well RB found VVN . SENT Elzevir NP exchanged VVD a DT few JJ words NNS with IN the DT captain NN , , and CC gave VVD him PP the DT landlord's NN letter NN , , and CC after IN that WDT they PP let VVP us PP come VVP on IN board NN , , but CC said VVD nothing NN to TO us PP . SENT We PP judged VVN that IN we PP were VBD best RBS out RB of IN the DT way NN , , so RB went VVD below RB . SENT and CC finding VVG her PP$ laden JJ deep JJ , , and CC even RB the DT cabin NN full JJ of IN bales NNS of IN wool NN , , flung VVD ourselves PP on IN them PP to TO rest VV . SENT I PP was VBD so RB tired JJ and CC heavy JJ with IN sleep NN that IN my PP$ eyes NNS closed VVD almost RB before IN I PP was VBD lain VVN down RP , , and CC fever NN opened VVN till IN the DT next JJ morning NN was VBD well RB advanced JJ . SENT I PP shall MD not RB say VV anything NN about IN our PP$ voyage NN , , nor CC how WRB we PP came VVD safe JJ to TO Scheveningen NP , , because IN it PP has VHZ little RB to TO do VV with IN this DT story NN . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD settled VVN that IN we PP should MD go VV to TO Holland NP , , not RB only RB because IN the DT couper NP was VBD waiting VVG to TO sail VV thither RB for IN we PP might MD doubtless RB have VH found VVN other JJ boats NNS before IN long JJ to TO take VV us PP elsewhere RB but CC also RB because IN he PP had VHD learned VVN at IN Newport NP that IN the DT Hague NP was VBD the DT first JJ market NN in IN the DT world NN for IN diamonds NNS . SENT This DT he PP told VVD me PP after IN we PP were VBD safe JJ housed VVN in IN a DT little JJ tavern NN in IN the DT town NN , , which WDT was VBD frequented VVN by IN seamen NNS , , but CC those DT of IN the DT better JJR class NN , , such JJ as IN mates NNS and CC skippers NNS of IN small JJ vessels NNS . SENT Here RB we PP lay VVD for IN several JJ days NNS while IN Elzevir NP made VVD such JJ inquiry NN as IN he PP could MD without IN waking VVG suspicion NN as IN to TO who WP were VBD the DT best JJS dealers NNS in IN precious JJ stones NNS , , and CC the DT most RBS able JJ to TO pay VV a DT good JJ price NN for IN a DT valuable JJ jewel NN . SENT It PP was VBD lucky JJ , , too RB , , for IN us PP that IN Elzevir NP could MD speak VV the DT Dutch JJ language NN not RB well RB indeed RB , , but CC enough RB to TO make VV himself PP understood VVN , , and CC to TO understand VV others NNS . SENT When WRB I PP asked VVD where WRB he PP had VHD learned VVN it PP , , he PP told VVD me PP that IN he PP came VVD of IN Dutch JJ blood NN on IN his PP$ mother's JJ side NN , , and CC so RB got VVD his PP$ name NN of IN Elzevir NP . SENT and CC that IN he PP could MD once RB speak VV in IN Dutch JJ as IN readily RB as RB in IN English NP , , only RB that IN his PP$ mother NN dying VVG when WRB he PP was VBD yet RB a DT boy NN he PP lost VVD something NN of IN the DT facility NN . SENT As IN the DT days NNS passed VVD , , the DT memory NN of IN that DT dreadful JJ morning NN at IN Carisbrooke NP became VVD dimmer NN to TO me PP , , and CC my PP$ mind NN more RBR cheerful JJ or CC composed VVN . SENT I PP got VVD the DT diamond NN back RB from IN Elzevir NP , , and CC had VHD it PP out IN many JJ times NNS , , both CC by IN day NN and CC by IN night NN , , and CC every DT time NN it PP seemed VVD more RBR brilliant JJ and CC wonderful JJ than IN the DT last JJ . SENT Often RB of IN nights NNS , , after IN all PDT the DT house NN was VBD gone VVN to TO rest VV , , I PP would MD lock VV the DT door NN of IN the DT room NN , , and CC sit VVP with IN a DT candle NN burning NN on IN the DT table NN , , and CC turn VV the DT diamond NN over IN in IN my PP$ hands NNS . SENT It PP was VBD , , as IN I PP have VHP said VVD , , as RB big JJ as IN a DT pigeon's JJ egg NN or CC walnut NN , , delicately RB cut VVN and CC faceted VVN all RB over RB , , perfect JJ and CC flawless JJ , , without IN speck NN or CC stain VV , , and CC yet RB , , for IN all DT it PP was VBD so RB clear JJ and CC colourless JJ , , there RB flew VVD out RP from IN the DT depth NN of IN it PP such JJ flashes NNS and CC sparkles NNS of IN red JJ , , blue JJ , , and CC green JJ , , as RB made VVD one PP wonder VVP whence RB these DT tints NNS could MD come VV . SENT Thus RB while IN I PP sat VVD and CC watched VVD it PP I PP would MD tell VV Elzevir NP stories NNS from IN the DT Arabian JJ Nights NNS , , of IN wondrous JJ jewels NNS , , though IN I PP believe VVP there EX never RB was VBD a DT stone NN that IN the DT eagles NNS brought VVD up RP from IN the DT Valley NP of IN Diamonds NNS , , no RB , , nor CC any DT in IN the DT Caliph's NP crown NN itself PP , , that WDT could MD excel VV this DT gem NN of IN ours PP . SENT You PP may MD be VB sure JJ that IN at IN such JJ times NNS we PP talked VVD much RB of IN the DT value NN that WDT was VBD to TO be VB put VVN upon IN the DT stone NN , , and CC what WP was VBD likely JJ to TO be VB got VVN for IN it PP , , but CC never RB could MD settle VV , , not RB having VHG any DT experience NN of IN such JJ things NNS . SENT Only RB , , I PP was VBD sure JJ that IN it PP must MD be VB worth JJ thousands NNS of IN pounds NNS , , and CC so RB sat VVD and CC rubbed VVD my PP$ hands NNS , , saying VVG that IN though IN life NN was VBD like IN a DT game NN of IN hazard NN , , and CC our PP$ throws VVZ had VHD hitherto RB been VBN bad JJ enough RB , , yet RB we PP had VHD made VVN something NN of IN this DT last JJ . SENT But CC all PDT the DT while IN a DT strange JJ change NN was VBD coming VVG over IN us PP both CC , , and CC our PP$ parts NNS seemed VVD turned VVN about RB . SENT For IN whereas IN few JJ days NNS before IN it PP was VBD I PP who WP wished VVD to TO fling VV the DT diamond NN away RB , , feeling VVG overwrought JJ and CC heavy JJ hearted VVN in IN that DT awful JJ well NN house NN , , and CC Elzevir NP who WP held VVD me PP from IN it PP . SENT now RB it PP was VBD he PP that RB seemed VVD to TO set VV little JJ store NN by IN it PP , , and CC I NN to TO whom WP it PP was VBD all RB in IN all DT . SENT He PP seldom RB cared VVD to TO look VV much RB at IN the DT jewel NN , , and CC one CD night NN when WRB I PP was VBD praising VVG it PP to TO him PP , , spoke VVD out RP . SENT Set VVN not RB thy JJR heart NN too RB much RB upon IN this DT stone NN . SENT It PP is VBZ thine NN , , and CC thine NN to TO deal VV with IN . SENT Never RB a DT penny NN will MD I PP touch VV that IN we PP may MD get VV for IN it PP . SENT Yet RB , , were VBD I PP thou NNS , , and CC reached VVD great JJ wealth NN with IN it PP , , and CC so RB came VVD back RB one CD day NN to TO Moonfleet NP , , I PP would MD not RB spend VV it PP all DT on IN my PP$ own JJ ends NNS , , but CC put VV aside RP a DT part NN to TO build VV the DT poor JJ houses NNS again RB , , as IN men NNS say VVP Blackbeard NP meant VVD to TO do VV with IN it PP . SENT I PP did VVD not RB know VV what WP made VVD him PP speak VVP like IN this DT , , and CC was VBD not RB willing JJ , , even RB in IN fancy NN , , to TO agree VV to TO what WP he PP counselled VVD . SENT for IN with IN that DT gem NN before IN me PP , , lustrous JJ , , and CC all PDT the DT brighter JJR for IN lying VVG on IN a DT rough JJ deal NN table NN , , I PP could MD only RB think VV of IN the DT wealth NN it PP was VBD to TO bring VV to TO us PP , , and CC how WRB I PP would MD most RBS certainly RB go VV back RB one CD day NN to TO Moonfleet NP and CC marry VV Grace NP . SENT So RB I PP never RB answered VVD Elzevir NP , , but CC took VVD the DT diamond NN and CC slipped VVD it PP back RB in IN the DT silver JJ locket NN , , which WDT still RB hung VVD round VV my PP$ neck NN , , for IN that WDT was VBD the DT safest JJS place NN for IN it PP that IN we PP could MD think VV of IN . SENT We PP spent VVD some DT days NNS in IN wandering VVG round NN the DT town NN making VVG inquiries NNS , , and CC learnt VVD that IN most JJS of IN the DT diamond NN buyers NNS lived VVD near IN one CD another DT in IN a DT certain JJ little JJ street NN , , whose WP$ name NN I PP have VHP forgotten VVN , , but CC that IN the DT richest JJS and CC best RBS known VVN of IN them PP was VBD one CD Krispijn NP Aldobrand NP . SENT He PP was VBD a DT Jew NP by IN birth NN , , but CC had VHD lived VVN all PDT his PP$ life NN in IN the DT Hague NP , , and CC besides IN having VHG bought VVN and CC sold VVN some DT of IN the DT finest JJS stones NNS , , was VBD said VVN to TO ask VV few JJ questions NNS , , and CC to TO trouble NN little RB whence RB stones NNS came VVD , , so RB they PP were VBD but RB good JJ . SENT Thus RB , , after IN much JJ thought NN and CC many JJ changes NNS of IN purpose NN , , we PP chose VVD this DT Aldobrand NP , , and CC settled VVD we PP would MD put VV the DT matter NN to TO the DT touch NN with IN him PP . SENT We PP took VVD an DT evening NN in IN late JJ summer NN for IN our PP$ venture NN , , and CC came VVD to TO Aldobrand's NP house NN about IN an DT hour NN before IN sundown NN . SENT I PP remember VVP the DT place NN well RB , , though IN I PP have VHP not RB seen VVN it PP for IN so RB long JJ , , and CC am VBP certainly RB never RB like VV to TO see VV it PP again RB . SENT It PP was VBD a DT low JJ house NN of IN two CD stories NNS standing VVG back RB a DT little JJ from IN the DT street NN , , with IN some DT wooden JJ palings NNS and CC a DT grass NN plot NN before IN it PP , , and CC a DT stone NN flagged VVD path NN leading VVG up RP to TO the DT door NN . SENT The DT front NN of IN it PP was VBD whitewashed VVN , , with IN green JJ shutters NNS , , and CC had VHD a DT shiny JJ leaved JJ magnolia NN trained VVN round NN about IN the DT windows NNS . SENT These DT jewellers NNS had VHD no DT shops NNS , , though RB sometimes RB they PP set VVD a DT single JJ necklace NN or CC bracelet NN in IN a DT bottom JJ window NN , , but CC put VVD up RP notices NNS proc NN aiming VVG their PP$ trade NN . SENT Thus RB there EX was VBD over IN Aldobrand's NP door NN a DT board NN stuck VVD out RP to TO say VV that IN he PP bought VVD and CC sold VVD jewels NNS , , and CC would MD lend VV money NN on IN diamonds NNS or CC other JJ valuables NNS . SENT A DT sturdy JJ serving VVG man NN opened VVD the DT door NN , , and CC when WRB he PP heard VVD our PP$ business NN was VBD to TO sell VV a DT jewel NN , , left VVD us PP in IN a DT stone NN floored VVD hall NN or CC lobby NN , , while IN he PP went VVD upstairs RB to TO ask VV whether IN his PP$ master NN would MD see VV us PP . SENT A DT few JJ minutes NNS later RBR the DT stairs NNS creaked VVD , , and CC Aldobrand NP himself PP came VVD down RP . SENT He PP was VBD a DT little JJ wizened JJ man NN with IN yellow JJ skin NN and CC deep JJ wrinkles NNS , , not RB less JJR than IN seventy CD years NNS old JJ . SENT and CC I PP saw VVD he PP wore VVD shoes NNS of IN polished JJ leather NN , , silver NN buckled VVD , , and CC tilted VVN heeled JJ to TO add VV to TO his PP$ stature NN . SENT He PP began VVD speaking VVG to TO us PP from IN the DT landing NN , , not RB coming VVG down RP into IN the DT hall NN , , but CC leaning VVG over IN the DT handrail NN . SENT Well RB , , my PP$ sons NNS , , what WP would MD you PP with IN me PP . SENT I PP hear VVP you PP have VHP a DT jewel NN to TO sell VV , , but CC you PP must MD know VV I PP do VVP not RB purchase VV sailors NNS flotsam NN . SENT So RB if IN tis NNS a DT moonstone NN or CC cats NNS eye NN , , or CC some DT pin NN head NN diamonds NNS , , keep VV them PP to TO make VV brooches NNS for IN your PP$ sweethearts NNS , , for IN Aldobrand NP buys VVZ no DT toys NNS like VVP that IN . SENT He PP had VHD a DT thin JJ and CC squeaky JJ voice NN , , and CC spoke VVD to TO us PP in IN our PP$ own JJ tongue NN , , guessing VVG no DT doubt NN that IN we PP were VBD English JJ from IN our PP$ faces NNS . SENT Twas NNS true JJ he PP handled VVD the DT language NN badly RB enough RB , , yet RB I PP was VBD glad JJ he PP used VVD it PP , , for IN so RB I PP could MD follow VV all DT that WDT was VBD said VVN . SENT No DT toys NNS like IN that DT , , he PP said VVD again RB , , repeating VVG his PP$ last JJ words NNS , , and CC Elzevir NP answered VVD . SENT May MD it PP please VV your PP$ worship NN , , we PP are VBP sailors NNS from IN over IN sea NN , , and CC this DT boy NN has VHZ a DT diamond NN that IN he PP would MD sell VV . SENT I PP had VHD the DT gem NN in IN my PP$ hand NN all DT ready JJ , , and CC when WRB the DT old JJ man NN squeaked VVD peevishly RB , , Out RB with IN it PP then RB , , let's NNS see VVP , , let's NNS see VVP , , I PP reached VVD it PP out RP to TO him PP . SENT He PP stretched VVD down RP over IN the DT banisters NN , , and CC took VVD it PP . SENT holding VVG out RP his PP$ palm NN hollowed VVD , , as RB if IN twas NNS some DT little JJ paltry JJ stone NN that WDT might MD otherwise RB fall VV and CC be VB lost VVN . SENT It PP nettled VVD me PP to TO have VH him PP thus RB underrate VV our PP$ treasure NN , , even RB though IN he PP had VHD never RB seen VVN it PP , , and CC so RB I PP plumped VVD it PP down RP into IN his PP$ hand NN as RB if IN it PP were VBD as RB big JJ as IN a DT pumpkin NN . SENT Now RB the DT hall NN was VBD a DT dim JJ place NN , , being VBG lit VVN only RB by IN a DT half NN circle NN of IN glass NN over IN the DT door NN , , and CC so RB I PP could MD not RB see VV very RB well RB . SENT yet RB in IN reaching VVG down IN he PP brought VVD his PP$ head NN near IN mine NN , , and CC I PP could MD swear VV his PP$ face NN changed VVD when WRB he PP felt VVD the DT size NN of IN the DT stone NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , and CC turned VVD from IN impatience NN and CC contempt NN to TO wonder VV and CC delight VV . SENT He PP took VVD the DT jewel NN quickly RB from IN his PP$ palm NN , , and CC held VVD it PP up RP between IN finger NN and CC thumb NN , , and CC when WRB he PP spoke VVD again RB , , his PP$ voice NN was VBD changed VVN as RB well RB as IN his PP$ face NN , , and CC had VHD lost VVN most JJS of IN the DT sharp JJ impatience NN . SENT There EX is VBZ not RB light JJ enough RB to TO see VV in IN this DT dark JJ place NN follow VV me PP , , and CC he PP turned VVD back RB and CC went VVD upstairs RB rapidly RB , , holding VVG the DT stone NN in IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT and CC we PP close VVP at IN his PP$ heels NNS , , being VBG anxious JJ Got NP to TO lose VV sight NN of IN him PP now RB that IN he PP had VHD our PP$ diamond NN , , for IN all DT he PP was VBD so RB rich JJ and CC well RB known VVN a DT man NN . SENT Thus RB we PP came VVD to TO another DT landing NN , , and CC there RB he PP flung VVD open VV the DT door NN of IN a DT room NN which WDT looked VVD out RP west NN , , and CC had VHD the DT light NN of IN the DT setting VVG sun NN streaming VVG in IN full JJ flood NN through IN the DT window NN . SENT The DT change NN from IN the DT dimness NN of IN the DT stairs NNS to TO this DT level NN red JJ blaze NN was VBD so RB quick JJ that IN for IN a DT minute NN I PP could MD make VV out RP nothing NN , , but CC turning VVG my PP$ back NN to TO the DT window NN saw VVD presently RB that IN the DT room NN was VBD panelled VVN all RB through IN with IN painted JJ wood NN , , with IN a DT bed NN let VVD into IN the DT wall NN on IN one CD side NN , , and CC shelves NNS round VVP the DT others NNS , , on IN which WDT were VBD many JJ small JJ coffers NNS and CC strong JJ boxes NNS of IN iron NN . SENT The DT jeweller NN was VBD sitting VVG at IN a DT table NN with IN his PP$ face NN to TO the DT sun NN , , holding VVG the DT diamond NN up RB against IN the DT light NN , , and CC gazing VVG into IN it PP closely RB , , so RB that IN I PP could MD see VV every DT working NN of IN his PP$ face NN . SENT The DT hard JJ and CC cunning JJ look NN had VHD come VVN back RB to TO it PP , , and CC he PP turned VVD suddenly RB upon IN me PP and CC asked VVD quite RB sharply RB , , What WP is VBZ your PP$ name NN , , boy UH . SENT Whence RB do VV you PP come VV . SENT Now RB I PP was VBD not RB used VVN to TO walk VV under IN false JJ names NNS , , and CC he PP took VVD me PP unawares RB , , so RB I PP must MD needs RB blurt VV out RP , , My PP$ name NN is VBZ John NP Trenchard NP , , sir NN , , and CC I PP come VVP from IN Moonfleet NP , , in IN Dorset NP . SENT A DT second NN later RBR I PP could MD have VH bitten VVN off RP my PP$ tongue NN for IN having VHG said VVD as RB much JJ , , and CC saw VVD Elzevir NP frog NN at IN me PP to TO make VV me PP hold VV my PP$ peace NN . SENT But CC twas NNS too RB late RB then RB , , for IN the DT merchant NN was VBD writing VVG down RP my PP$ answer NN in IN a DT parchment NN ledger NN . SENT And CC though IN it PP would MD seem VV to TO most RBS but RB a DT little JJ thing NN that IN he PP should MD thus RB take VV down RP my PP$ name NN and CC birthplace NN , , and CC only RB vexed VVN us PP at IN the DT time NN , , because IN we PP would MD not RB have VH it PP known VVN at IN all DT whence RB we PP came VVD . SENT yet RB in IN the DT overrulings NNS of IN Providence NP it PP was VBD ordered VVN that IN this DT note NN in IN Mr NP Aldobrand's NP book NN should MD hereafter RB change VV the DT issue NN of IN my PP$ life NN . SENT From IN Moonfleet NP , , in IN Dorset NP , , he PP repeated VVD to TO himself PP as IN he PP finished VVD writing VVG my PP$ answer NN . SENT And CC how WRB did VVD John NP Trenchard NP come VVP by IN this DT . SENT and CC he PP tapped VVD the DT diamond NN as IN it PP lay VVD on IN the DT table NN before IN him PP . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP broke VVD in IN quickly RB , , fearing VVG no DT doubt NN lest IN I PP should MD be VB betrayed VVN into IN saying VVG more JJR . SENT Nay RB , , sir NN , , we PP are VBP not RB come VVN to TO play VV at IN questions NNS and CC answers NNS , , but CC to TO know VV whether IN your PP$ worship NN will MD buy VV this DT diamond NN , , and CC at IN what WP price NN . SENT We PP have VHP no DT time NN to TO tell VV long JJ histories NNS , , and CC so RB must MD only RB say VV that IN we PP are VBP English JJ sailors NNS , , and CC that IN the DT stone NN is VBZ fairly RB come VVN by IN . SENT And CC he PP let VVD his PP$ fingers NNS play VVP with IN the DT diamond NN on IN the DT table NN , , as RB if IN he PP feared VVD it PP might MD slip VV away RB from IN him PP . SENT Softly RB , , softly RB , , said VVD the DT old JJ man NN . SENT all DT stones NNS are VBP fairly RB come VVN by IN . SENT but CC had VHD you PP told VVD me PP whence RB you PP got VVD this DT , , I PP might MD have VH spared VVN myself PP some DT tedious JJ tests NNS , , which WDT now RB I PP must MD crave VV pardon NN for IN making VVG . SENT He PP opened VVD a DT cupboard NN in IN the DT panelling NN , , and CC took VVD out RP from IN it PP a DT little JJ pair NN of IN scales NNS , , some DT crystals NNS , , a DT black JJ stone NN , , and CC a DT bottle NN full JJ of IN a DT green JJ liquid NN . SENT Then RB he PP sat VVD down RB again RB , , drew VVD the DT diamond NN gently RB from IN Elzevir's NP fingers NNS , , which WDT were VBD loth JJ to TO part NN with IN it PP , , and CC began VVD using VVG his PP$ scales NNS . SENT balancing VVG the DT diamond NN carefully RB , , now RB against IN a DT crystal NN , , now RB against IN some DT small JJ brass NN weights NNS . SENT I PP stood VVD with IN my PP$ back NN to TO the DT sunset NN , , watching VVG the DT red JJ light JJ fall NN upon IN this DT old JJ man NN as IN he PP weighed VVD the DT diamond NN , , rubbed VVD it PP on IN the DT black JJ stone NN , , or CC let VV fall NN on IN it PP a DT drop NN of IN the DT liquor NN , , and CC so RB could MD see VV the DT wonder NN and CC emotion NN fade VV away RB from IN his PP$ face NN , , and CC only RB hard JJ craftiness NN left VVD in IN it PP . SENT I PP watched VVD him PP meddling VVG till IN I PP could MD bear VV to TO watch VV no DT longer RBR , , feeling VVG a DT fierce JJ feverish JJ suspense NN as IN to TO what WP he PP might MD say VV , , and CC my PP$ pulse NN beating VVG so RB quick JJ that IN I PP could MD scarce JJ stand NN still RB . SENT For IN was VBD not RB the DT decisive JJ moment NN very RB nigh RB when WRB we PP should MD know VV , , from IN these DT parched VVN up RP lips NNS , , the DT value NN of IN the DT jewel NN , , and CC whether IN it PP was VBD worth JJ risking VVG life NN for IN , , whether IN the DT fabric NN of IN our PP$ hopes NNS was VBD built VVN on IN sure JJ foundation NN or CC on IN slippery JJ sand NN . SENT So RB I PP turned VVD my PP$ back NN on IN the DT diamond NN merchant NN , , and CC looked VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN , , waiting VVG all PDT the DT while NN to TO catch VV the DT slightest JJS word NN that WDT might MD come VV from IN his PP$ lips NNS . SENT I PP have VHP found VVN then RB and CC at IN other JJ times NNS that IN in IN such JJ moments NNS , , though IN the DT mind NN be VB occupied VVN entirely RB by IN one CD overwhelming JJ thought NN , , yet RB the DT eyes NNS take VVP in IN , , as IN it PP were VBD unwittingly RB , , all DT that WDT lies VVZ before IN them PP , , so RB that IN we PP can MD afterwards RB recall VV a DT face NN or CC landscape NN of IN which WDT at IN the DT time NN we PP took VVD no DT note NN . SENT Thus RB it PP was VBD with IN me PP that IN night NN , , for IN though IN I PP was VBD thinking VVG of IN nothing NN but CC the DT jewel NN , , yet CC I PP noted VVD everything NN that WDT could MD be VB seen VVN through IN the DT window NN , , and CC the DT recollection NN was VBD of IN use NN to TO me PP later RBR on RP . SENT The DT window NN was VBD made VVN in IN the DT French JJ style NN , , reaching VVG down RB to TO the DT floor NN , , and CC opening VVG like IN a DT door NN with IN two CD leaves NNS . SENT It PP led VVD on IN to TO a DT little JJ balcony NN , , and CC now RB stood VVD open JJ for IN the DT day NN was VBD still RB very RB hot JJ , , and CC on IN the DT wall NN below RB was VBD trained VVN a DT pear NN tree NN , , which WDT half RB embowered VVD the DT balcony NN with IN its PP$ green JJ leaves NNS . SENT The DT window NN could MD be VB well RB protected VVN in IN case NN of IN need NN , , having VHG latticed VVN wooden JJ blinds NNS inside RB , , and CC heavy JJ shutters NNS shod VVN with IN iron NN on IN the DT outer JJ wall NN , , and CC there EX were VBD besides IN strong JJ bolts NNS and CC sockets NNS from IN which WDT ran VVD certain JJ wires NNS whose WP$ use NN I PP did VVD not RB know VV . SENT Below IN the DT balcony NN was VBD a DT square JJ garden NN plot NN , , shut VVN in IN with IN a DT brick NN wall NN , , and CC kept VVD very RB neat JJ and CC trim JJ . SENT There EX were VBD hollyhocks NNS round VVP the DT walls NNS , , and CC many JJ coloured JJ poppies NNS , , with IN many JJ other JJ shrubs NNS and CC flowers NNS . SENT My PP$ eyes NNS fell VVD on IN one CD especially RB , , a DT tall JJ red NN blossomed VVD rushy JJ kind NN of IN Bower NP , , that WDT I PP had VHD never RB seen VVN before RB . SENT and CC that DT seemed VVD indeed RB to TO be VB something NN out RP of IN the DT common JJ , , for IN it PP stood VVD in IN the DT middle NN of IN a DT little JJ earth NN plot NN , , and CC had VHD the DT whole JJ bed NN nearly RB to TO itself PP . SENT I PP was VBD looking VVG at IN this DT flower NN , , not RB thinking VVG of IN it PP , , but CC wondering VVG all PDT the DT while NN whether IN Mr NP Aldobrand NP would MD say VV the DT diamond NN was VBD worth JJ ten CD thousand CD pounds NNS , , or CC fifty CD , , or CC a DT hundred CD thousand CD , , when WRB I PP heard VVD him PP speaking VVG , , and CC turned VVD round NN quick JJ . SENT My PP$ sons NNS , , and CC you PP especially RB , , son NN John NP , , be VB said VVN , , and CC turned VVD to TO me PP . SENT this DT stone NN that IN you PP have VHP brought VVN me PP is VBZ no DT stone NN at IN all DT , , but CC glass NN or CC rather RB paste VV , , for IN so RB we PP call VVP it PP . SENT Not RB but CC what WP it PP is VBZ good JJ paste NN , , and CC perhaps RB the DT best JJS that IN I PP have VHP seen VVN , , and CC so RB I PP had VHD to TO try VV it PP to TO make VV sure JJ . SENT But CC against IN high JJ chymic JJ tests NNS no DT sham NN can MD stand VV . SENT and CC first RB it PP is VBZ too RB light JJ in IN weight NN and CC second JJ , , when WRB rubbed VVD on IN this DT Basanus NP or CC Black NP stone NN traces VVZ no DT line NN of IN white JJ , , as IN any DT diamond NN must MD . SENT But CC , , third JJ and CC last JJ , , I PP have VHP tried VVN it PP with IN the DT hermeneutic JJ proof NN , , and CC dipped VVD it PP in IN this DT most RBS costly JJ lembic NN . SENT and CC the DT liquor NN remains VVZ pure JJ green JJ and CC clear JJ , , not RB turbid JJ orange NN , , a DT diamond NN leaves VVZ it PP . SENT As RB be VB spoke VVD the DT room NN spun VVD round NN , , and CC I PP felt VVD the DT sickness NN and CC heart NN sinking NN that WDT comes VVZ with IN the DT sudden JJ destruction NN of IN long JJ cherished JJ hope NN . SENT So RB it PP was VBD all RB a DT sham NN , , a DT bit NN of IN glass NN , , for IN which WDT we PP had VHD risked VVD our PP$ lives NNS . SENT Blackbeard NP had VHD only RB mocked VVN us PP even RB in IN his PP$ death NN , , and CC from IN rich JJ men NNS we PP were VBD become VVN the DT poorest JJS outcasts NNS . SENT And CC all PDT the DT other JJ bright JJ fancies NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN built VVN on IN this DT worthless JJ thing NN fell VVD down RP at IN once RB , , like IN a DT house NN of IN cards NNS . SENT There EX was VBD no DT money NN now RB with IN which WDT to TO go VV back RB rich JJ to TO Moonfleet NP , , no DT money NN to TO cloak VV past JJ offences NNS , , no DT money NN to TO marry VV Grace NP . SENT and CC with IN that WDT I PP gave VVD a DT sigh NN , , and CC my PP$ knees NNS failing NN should MD have VH fallen VVN had VHD not RB Elzevir NP held VVD me PP . SENT Nay RB , , son NN John NP , , squeaked VVD the DT old JJ man NN , , seeing VVG I PP was VBD so RB put VVN about IN , , take VV it PP not RB hardly RB , , for IN though IN this DT is VBZ but RB paste NN , , I PP say VVP not RB it PP is VBZ worthless JJ . SENT It PP is VBZ as RB fine JJ work NN as IN ever RB I PP have VHP seen VVN , , and CC I PP wall NN offer VV you PP ten CD silver JJ crowns NNS for IN it PP . SENT which WDT is VBZ a DT goodly JJ sum NN for IN a DT sailor NN lad NN to TO have VH in IN hand NN , , and CC more JJR than IN all PDT the DT other JJ buyers NNS in IN this DT town NN would MD bid VV you PP for IN it PP . SENT Tush NN , , tush NN , , cried VVD Elzevir NP , , and CC I PP could MD hear VV the DT bitterness NN and CC disappointment NN in IN his PP$ voice NN , , however RB much RB he PP tried VVD to TO hide VV it PP . SENT we PP are VBP not RB come VVN to TO beg VV for IN silver NN crowns NNS , , so RB keep VV them PP in IN your PP$ purse NN . SENT And CC the DT devil NN take VV this DT shining VVG sham NN . SENT we PP are VBP well RB quit VVN of IN it PP . SENT there EX is VBZ a DT curse NN upon IN the DT thing NN . SENT And CC with IN that WDT he PP caught VVD up RP the DT stone NN and CC flung VVD it PP away RB out RB of IN the DT window NN in IN his PP$ anger NN . SENT This DT brought VVD the DT diamond NN buyer NN to TO his PP$ feet NNS in IN a DT moment NN . SENT You PP fool VV , , you PP cursed VVD fool NN . SENT he PP shrieked VVD , , are VBP you PP come VVP here RB to TO beard VV me PP . SENT and CC when WRB I PP say VVP the DT thing NN is VBZ worth IN ten CD silver NN crowns NNS do VVP you PP fling VV it PP to TO the DT winds NNS . SENT I PP had VHD sprung VVN forward RB with IN a DT half NN thought VVD of IN catching VVG Elzevir's NP arm NN . SENT but CC it PP was VBD too RB late RB the DT stone NN flew VVD up RP in IN the DT air NN , , caught VVD the DT low JJ rays NNS of IN the DT setting VVG sun NN for IN a DT moment NN , , and CC then RB fell VVD among IN the DT flowers NNS . SENT I PP could MD not RB see VV it PP as IN it PP fell VVD , , yet RB followed VVN with IN my PP$ eyes NNS the DT line NN in IN which WDT it PP should MD have VH fallen VVN , , and CC thought VVD I PP saw VVD a DT glimmer NN where WRB it PP touched VVD the DT earth NN . SENT It PP was VBD only RB a DT flash NN or CC sparkle NN for IN an DT instant NN , , just RB at IN the DT stem NN of IN that DT same JJ rushy JJ red JJ flowered JJ plant NN , , and CC then RB nothing NN more JJR to TO be VB seen VVN . SENT but CC as IN I PP faced VVD round NN I PP saw VVD the DT little JJ man's NN eyes NNS turned VVD that DT way NN too RB , , and CC perhaps RB he PP saw VVD the DT flash NN as RB well RB as IN I PP . SENT There's RB for IN your PP$ ten CD crowns NNS . SENT said VVD Elzevir NP . SENT Let VV us PP be VB going VVG , , lad NN . SENT And CC he PP took VVD me PP by IN the DT arm NN and CC marched VVD me PP out RP of IN the DT room NN and CC down RB the DT stairs NNS . SENT Go VV , , and CC a DT blight NN on IN you PP . SENT says VVZ Mr NP Aldobrand NP , , his PP$ voice NN being NN not RB so RB high JJ as IN when WRB he PP cried VVD out RB last JJ , , but CC in IN his PP$ usual JJ squeak NN . SENT and CC then RB he PP repeated VVD , , a DT blight NN on IN you PP , , just RB for IN a DT parting NN shot VVD as IN we PP went VVD through IN the DT door NN . SENT We PP passed VVD two CD more JJR waiting VVG men NNS on IN the DT stairs NNS , , but CC they PP said VVD nothing NN to TO us PP , , and CC so RB we PP came VVD to TO the DT street NN . SENT We PP walked VVD along RB together RB for IN some DT time NN without IN a DT word NN , , and CC then RB Elzevir NP said VVD , , Cheer NP up RB , , lad NN , , cheer VV up RP . SENT Thou NN saidst NN thyself NN thou NNS fearedst VV there EX was VBD a DT curse NN on IN the DT thing NN , , so RB now RB it PP is VBZ gone VVN , , maybe RB we PP are VBP well RB quit VVN of IN it PP . SENT Yet RB I PP could MD not RB say VV anything NN , , being VBG too RB much RB disappointed VVN to TO find VV the DT diamond NN was VBD a DT sham NN , , and CC bitterly RB cast VVD down RP at IN the DT loss NN of IN all PDT our PP$ hopes NNS . SENT It PP was VBD all RB very RB well RB to TO think VV there EX was VBD a DT curse NN upon IN the DT stone NN so RB long RB as IN we PP had VHD it PP , , and CC to TO feign VV that IN we PP were VBD ready JJ to TO part NN with IN it PP . SENT but CC now RB it PP was VBD gone VVN I PP knew VVD that IN at IN heart NN I PP never RB wished VVD to TO part NN with IN it PP at IN all DT , , and CC would MD have VH risked VVD any DT curse NN to TO have VH it PP back RB again RB . SENT There EX was VBD supper NN waiting VVG for IN us PP when WRB we PP got VVD back RB , , but CC I PP had VHD no DT stomach NN for IN victuals NN and CC sat VVD moodily RB while IN Elzevir NP ate VVD , , and CC he PP not RB much RB . SENT But CC when WRB I PP sat VVD and CC brooded VVD over RP what WP had VHD happened VVN , , a DT new JJ thought NN came VVD to TO my PP$ mind NN and CC I PP jumped VVD upland NN cried VVD , , Elzevir NP , , we PP are VBP fools NNS . SENT The DT stone NN is VBZ no DT sham NN . SENT tis NNS a DT real JJ diamond NN . SENT He PP put VVD down RP his PP$ knife NN and CC fork VV , , and CC looked VVD at IN me PP , , not RB saying VVG anything NN , , but CC waiting VVG for IN me PP to TO say VV more JJR , , and CC yet RB did VVD not RB show VV so RB much JJ surprise NN as IN I PP expected VVD . SENT Then RB I PP reminded VVD him PP how WRB the DT old JJ merchant's NN face NN was VBD full JJ of IN wonder NN and CC delight VV when WRB first JJ he PP saw VVD the DT stone NN , , which WDT showed VVD he PP thought VVD it PP was VBD real JJ then RB , , and CC how WRB afterwards RB , , though IN he PP schooled VVD his PP$ voice NN to TO bring VV out RP long JJ words NNS to TO deceive VV us PP , , he PP was VBD ready JJ enough RB to TO spring VV to TO his PP$ feet NNS and CC shriek VV out RP loud RB when WRB Elzevir NP threw VVD the DT stone NN into IN the DT garden NN . SENT I PP spoke VVD fast RB , , and CC in IN talking VVG to TO him PP convinced VVD myself PP so RB when WRB I PP stopped VVD for IN want VVP of IN breath NN I PP was VBD quite RB sure JJ that IN the DT stone NN was VBD indeed RB a DT diamond NN , , and CC that DT Aldobrand NP had VHD duped VVN us PP . SENT Still RB Elzevir NP showed VVD little JJ eagerness NN , , and CC only RB said VVD Tis NNS like IN enough RB that IN what WP you PP say VVP is VBZ true JJ , , but CC what WP would MD you PP have VH us PP do VV . SENT The DT stone NN is VBZ flung VVN away RB . SENT Yes UH , , I PP answered VVD . SENT but CC I PP saw VVD where WRB it PP fell VVD , , and CC know VV the DT very JJ place NN . SENT let VV us PP go VV back RB now RB at IN once RB and CC get VV it PP . SENT Do VV you PP not RB think VVP that IN Aldodrand NP saw VVD the DT place NN too RB . SENT asked VVN Elzevir NP . SENT and CC then RB I PP remembered VVD how WRB , , when WRB I PP turned VVD back RB to TO the DT room NN after IN seeing VVG the DT stone NN fall NN , , I PP caught VVD the DT eyes NNS of IN the DT old JJ merchant NN looking VVG the DT same JJ way NN . SENT and CC how WRB he PP spoke VVD more RBR quietly RB after IN that DT , , and CC not RB with IN the DT bitter JJ cry NN he PP used VVD when WRB Elzevir NP tossed VVD the DT jewel NN out RP of IN the DT window NN . SENT I PP do VVP not RB know VV , , I PP said VVD doubtfully RB . SENT let VV us PP go VV back RB and CC see VV . SENT It PP fell VVD just RB by IN the DT stem NN of IN a DT red JJ flower NN that IN I PP marked VVD well RB . SENT What WP . SENT I PP added VVD , , seeing VVG him PP still RB hesitate VVP and CC draw VVP back RB , , do VVP you PP doubt VVP . SENT Shall MD we PP not RB go VV and CC get VV it PP . SENT Still RB he PP did VVD not RB answer VV for IN a DT minute NN , , and CC then RB spoke VVD slowly RB , , as RB if IN weighing VVG his PP$ words NNS . SENT I PP cannot NN tell VV . SENT I PP think VVP that IN all DT you PP say VVP is VBZ true JJ , , and CC that IN this DT stone NN is VBZ real JJ . SENT Nay RB , , I PP was VBD half NN of IN that DT mind NN when WRB I PP threw VVD it PP away RP , , and CC yet RB I PP would MD Dot NP say VVP we PP are VBP not RB best JJS without IN it PP . SENT Twas NP you PP who WP first RB spoke VVD of IN a DT curse NN upon IN the DT jewel NN , , and CC I PP laughed VVD at IN that IN as RB being VBG a DT childish JJ tale NN . SENT But CC now RB I PP cannot VV tell VV . SENT for IN ever RB since IN we PP first RB scented VVD this DT treasure NN luck NN has VHZ run VVN against IN us PP , , John NP . SENT yes UH , , run VV against IN us PP very RB strong JJ . SENT and CC here RB we PP are VBP , , flying VVG from IN home NN , , called VVN outlaws NNS , , and CC with IN blood NN upon IN our PP$ hands NNS . SENT Not RB that DT blood NN frightens VVZ me PP , , for IN I PP have VHP stood VVD face NN to TO face VV with IN men NNS in IN fair JJ fight NN , , and CC never RB felt VVD a DT death NN blow NN given VVN so RB weigh VV on IN my PP$ soul NN . SENT but CC these DT two CD men NNS came VVD to TO a DT tricksy JJ kind NN of IN end NN , , and CC yet RB I PP could MD not RB help VV it PP . SENT Tis NNS true JJ that IN all PDT my PP$ life NN I've NP served VVD the DT Contraband NN , , but CC no DT man NN ever RB knew VVD me PP do VVP a DT foul JJ action NN . SENT and CC now RB I PP do VVP not RB like VV that WDT men NNS should MD call VV me PP felon NN , , and CC like VV it PP less JJR that IN they PP should MD call VV thee NP felon NN too RB . SENT Perhaps RB there EX may MD be VB after IN all PDT some DT curse NN that WDT hangs VVZ about IN this DT stone NN , , and CC leads VVZ to TO ruin VV those DT that WDT handle VVP it PP . SENT I PP cannot NN say VVP , , for IN I PP am VBP not RB a DT Parson NP Glennie NP in IN these DT things NNS . SENT but CC Blackbeard NP in IN an DT evil JJ mood NN may MD have VH tied VVN the DT treasure NN up RP to TO be VB a DT curse NN to TO any DT that WDT use VVP it PP for IN themselves PP . SENT What WP do VVP we PP want VVP with IN this DT thing NN at IN all DT . SENT I PP have VHP got VVN money NN to TO be VB touched VVN at IN need NN . SENT we PP may MD lie VV quiet JJ this DT side NN the DT Channel NP , , where WRB thou NNS shalt VV learn VV an DT honest JJ trade NN , , and CC when WRB the DT mischief NN has VHZ blown VVN over IN we PP will MD go VV back RB to TO Moonfleet NP . SENT So RB let VV the DT jewel NN be VB , , John NP . SENT shall MD we PP not RB let VVP the DT jewel NN be VB . SENT He PP spoke VVD earnestly RB , , and CC most RBS earnestly RB at IN the DT end NN , , taking VVG me PP by IN the DT hand NN and CC looking VVG me PP full JJ in IN the DT face NN . SENT But CC I PP could MD not RB look VV him PP back RB again RB , , and CC turned VVD my PP$ eyes NNS away RB , , for IN I PP was VBD wilful JJ , , and CC would MD not RB bring VV myself PP to TO let VV the DT diamond NN go VV . SENT Yet RB all PDT the DT while IN I PP thought VVD that IN what WP he PP said VVD was VBD true JJ , , and CC I PP remembered VVD that DT sermon NN that IN Mr NP Glennie NP preached VVD , , saying VVG that DT life NN was VBD like IN a DT Y NN , , and CC that IN to TO each DT comes VVZ a DT time NN when WRB two CD ways NNS part NN , , and CC where WRB he PP must MD choose VV whether IN he PP will MD take VV the DT broad JJ and CC sloping JJ road NN or CC the DT steep JJ and CC narrow JJ path NN . SENT So RB now RB I PP guessed VVD that IN long RB ago IN I PP had VHD chosen VVN the DT broad JJ road NN , , and CC now RB was VBD but RB walking VVG farther RBR down IN it PP in IN seeking VVG after IN this DT evil JJ treasure NN , , and CC still RB I PP could MD not RB bear VV to TO give VV all DT up RP , , and CC persuaded VVD myself PP that IN it PP was VBD a DT child's JJ folly NN to TO madly RB fling NN away RB so RB fine VV a DT stone NN . SENT So RB instead RB of IN listening VVG to TO good JJ advice NN from IN one CD so RB much RB older JJR than IN me PP , , I PP set VVD to TO work VV to TO talk VV him PP over RP , , and CC persuaded VVD him PP that IN if IN we PP got VVD the DT diamond NN again RB , , and CC ever RB could MD sell VV it PP , , we PP would MD give VV the DT money NN to TO build VV up RP the DT Mohune NP almshouses NNS , , knowing VVG well RB in IN my PP$ heart NN that IN I PP never RB meant VVD to TO do VV any DT such JJ thing NN . SENT Thus RB at IN the DT last JJ Elzevir NP , , who WP was VBD the DT stubbornest JJS of IN men NNS , , and CC never RB yielded VVD , , was VBD overborne VVN by IN his PP$ great JJ love NN to TO me PP , , and CC yielded VVD here RB . SENT It PP was VBD ten CD o'clock RB before IN we PP set VVD out RP together RB , , to TO go VV again RB to TO Aldobrand's NP , , meaning VVG to TO climb VV the DT garden NN wall NN and CC get VV the DT stone NN . SENT I PP walked VVD quickly RB enough RB , , and CC talked VVD all PDT the DT time NN to TO silence VV my PP$ own JJ misgivings NNS , , but CC Elzevir NP hung VVD back RB a DT little JJ and CC said VVD nothing NN , , for IN it PP was VBD sorely RB against IN his PP$ judgement NN that IN he PP came VVD at IN all DT . SENT But CC as IN we PP neared VVD the DT place NN I PP ceased VVD my PP$ chatter NN , , and CC so RB we PP went VVD on IN in IN silence NN , , each DT busy JJ with IN his PP$ own JJ thoughts NNS , , We PP did VVD not RB come VV in IN front NN of IN Aldobrand's NP house NN , , but CC turned VVD out RP of IN the DT main JJ street NN down IN a DT side NN lane NN which WDT we PP guessed VVD would MD skirt VV the DT garden NN wall NN . SENT There EX were VBD few JJ people NNS moving VVG even RB in IN the DT streets NNS , , and CC in IN this DT little JJ lane NN there EX was VBD not RB a DT soul NN to TO meet VV as IN we PP crept VVD along RP in IN the DT shadow NN of IN the DT high JJ walls NNS . SENT We PP were VBD not RB mistaken VVN , , for IN soon RB we PP came VVD to TO what WP we PP judged VVN was VBD the DT outside NN of IN Aldobrand's NP garden NN . SENT Here RB we PP paused VVD for IN a DT minute NN , , and CC I PP believe VVP Elzevir NP was VBD for IN making VVG a DT last JJ remonstrance NN , , but CC I PP gave VVD him PP no DT chance NN , , for IN I PP had VHD found VVN a DT place NN where WRB some DT bricks NNS were VBD loosened VVN in IN the DT wall NN face NN , , and CC set VVD myself PP to TO climb VV . SENT It PP was VBD easy RB enough JJ to TO scale VV for IN us PP , , and CC in IN a DT minute NN we PP both CC dropped VVD down RP in IN a DT bed NN of IN soft JJ mould NN on IN the DT other JJ side NN . SENT We PP pushed VVD through IN some DT gooseberry NN bushes NNS that WDT caught VVD the DT clothes NNS , , and CC distinguishing VVG the DT outline NN of IN the DT house NN , , made VVN that IN way NN , , till IN in IN a DT few JJ steps NNS we PP stood VVD on IN the DT Pelouse NN or CC turf NN which WDT I PP had VHD seen VVN from IN the DT balcony NN three CD hours NNS before RB . SENT I PP knew VVD the DT twirl NN of IN the DT walks NNS , , and CC the DT pattern NN of IN the DT beds NNS . SENT the DT rank NN of IN hollyhocks NNS that WDT stood VVD up RP all DT along IN the DT wall NN , , and CC the DT poppies NNS breathing VVG out RP a DT faint JJ sickly JJ odour NN in IN the DT night NN . SENT An DT utter JJ silence NN held VVD all PDT the DT garden NN , , and CC , , the DT night NN being VBG very RB clear JJ , , there EX was VBD still RB enough RB light JJ to TO show VV the DT colours NNS of IN the DT flowers NNS when WRB one PP looked VVD close RB at IN them PP , , though IN the DT green NN of IN the DT leaves NNS was VBD turned VVN to TO grey VV . SENT We PP kept VVD in IN the DT shadow NN of IN the DT wall NN , , and CC looked VVD expectantly RB at IN the DT house NN . SENT But CC no DT murmur NN came VVD from IN it PP , , it PP might MD have VH been VBN a DT house NN of IN the DT dead NN for IN any DT noise NN the DT living NN made VVD there RB . SENT nor CC was VBD there RB light JJ in IN any DT window NN , , except IN in IN one CD behind IN the DT balcony NN , , to TO which WDT our PP$ eyes NNS were VBD turned VVN first RB . SENT In IN that DT room NN there EX was VBD someone NN not RB yet RB gone VVN to TO rest VV , , for IN we PP could MD see VV a DT lattice NN of IN light NN where WRB a DT lamp NN shone VVN through IN the DT open JJ work NN of IN the DT wooden JJ blinds NNS . SENT He PP is VBZ up RB still RB , , I PP whispered VVD , , and CC the DT outside JJ shutters NNS are VBP not RB closed VVN . SENT Elzevir NP nodded VVD , , and CC then RB I PP made VVD straight RB for IN the DT bed NN where WRB the DT red JJ flower NN grew VVD . SENT I PP had VHD no DT need NN of IN any DT light NN to TO see VV the DT bells NNS of IN that DT great JJ rushy JJ thing NN , , for IN it PP was VBD different JJ from IN any DT of IN the DT rest NN , , and CC besides IN that WDT was VBD planted VVN by IN itself PP . SENT I PP pointed VVD it PP out RP to TO Elzevir NP . SENT The DT stone NN lies VVZ by IN the DT stalk NN of IN that DT flower NN , , I PP said VVD , , on IN the DT side NN nearest IN to TO the DT house NN . SENT and CC then RB I PP stayed VVD him PP with IN my PP$ hand NN upon IN his PP$ arm NN , , that WDT he PP should MD stand VV where WRB he PP was VBD at IN the DT bed's JJ edge NN , , while IN I PP stepped VVD on IN and CC got VVD the DT stone NN . SENT My PP$ feet NNS sank VVD in IN the DT soft JJ earth NN as IN I PP passed VVD through IN the DT fringe NN of IN poppies NNS circling VVG the DT outside NN of IN the DT bed NN , , and CC so RB I PP stood VVD beside IN the DT tall JJ rushy JJ flower NN . SENT The DT scarlet JJ of IN its PP$ bells NNS was VBD almost RB black JJ , , but CC there EX was VBD no RB mistaking VVG it PP , , and CC I PP stooped VVD to TO pick VV the DT diamond NN up RB . SENT Was VBD it PP possible JJ . SENT was VBD there RB nothing NN for IN my PP$ out RB stretched VVN hand NN to TO finger VV , , except IN the DT soft JJ rich JJ loam NN , , and CC on IN the DT darkness NN of IN the DT ground NN no DT guiding JJ sparkle NN . SENT I PP knelt VVD down RB to TO make VV more RBR sure JJ , , and CC looked VVD all DT round NN the DT plant NN , , and CC still RB found VVN nothing NN , , though IN it PP was VBD light JJ enough RB to TO see VV a DT pebble NN , , much RB more JJR to TO catch VV the DT gleam NN and CC flash NN of IN the DT great JJ diamond NN I PP knew VVD so RB well RB . SENT It PP was VBD not RB there RB , , and CC yet RB I PP knew VVD that IN I PP had VHD seen VVN it PP fall VVP beyond IN all DT room NN for IN doubt NN . SENT It PP is VBZ bone NN , , Elzevir NP . SENT it PP is VBZ bone NN . SENT I PP cried VVD out RP in IN my PP$ anguish NN , , but CC only RB heard VVD a DT Hush NP . SENT from IN him PP to TO bid VV me PP not RB to TO speak VV so RB loud JJ . SENT Then RB I PP fell VVD on IN my PP$ knees NNS again RB , , and CC sifted VVN the DT mould NN through IN my PP$ fingers NNS , , to TO make VV sure RB the DT stone NN had VHD not RB sunk VVN in IN and CC been VBN overlooked VVN . SENT But CC it PP was VBD all RB to TO no DT purpose NN , , and CC at IN last JJ I PP stepped VVD back RB to TO where WRB Elzevir NN was VBD , , and CC begged VVN him PP to TO light VV a DT piece NN of IN match NN in IN the DT shelter NN of IN the DT hollyhocks NNS . SENT and CC I PP would MD screen VV it PP with IN my PP$ hands NNS , , so RB that IN the DT light NN should MD fall VV upon IN the DT ground NN , , and CC not RB be VB seen VVN from IN the DT house NN , , and CC so RB search NN round NN the DT flower NN . SENT He PP did VVD as IN I PP asked VVD , , not RB because IN he PP thought VVD that IN I PP should MD find VV anything NN , , but CC rather RB to TO humour VV me PP . SENT and CC , , as IN he PP put VVD the DT lighted JJ match NN into IN my PP$ hands NNS , , said VVD , , speaking VVG low JJ , , Let VV the DT stone NN be VB , , lad NN , , let VVD it PP be VB . SENT for IN either DT thou NN didst NN fail VVP to TO mark VV the DT place NN right NN , , or CC others NNS have VHP been VBN here RB before IN thee NP . SENT Tis NNS ruled VVD we PP should MD not RB touch VV the DT stone NN again RB , , and CC so IN tis NNS best JJS . SENT let NN be VB , , let VV be VB . SENT let VV us PP get VV home NN . SENT He PP put VVD his PP$ hand NN upon IN my PP$ shoulder NN gently RB , , and CC spoke VVD with IN such PDT an DT earnestness NN and CC pleading VVG in IN his PP$ voice NN that IN one CD would MD have VH thought VVN it PP was VBD a DT woman NN rather RB than IN a DT great JJ rough JJ giant NN . SENT and CC yet RB I PP would MD not RB hear VV , , and CC broke VVD away RB , , sheltering VVG the DT match NN in IN my PP$ hollowed VVN hands NNS , , and CC making VVG back RB to TO the DT red JJ flower NN . SENT But CC this DT time NN , , just RB as IN I PP stepped VVD upon IN the DT mould NN , , coming VVG to TO the DT bed NN from IN the DT house NN side NN , , the DT light NN fell VVD on IN the DT ground NN , , and CC there RB I PP saw VVD something NN that WDT brought VVD me PP up RB short JJ . SENT It PP was VBD but CC a DT dint NN or CC impress VV on IN the DT soft JJ brown JJ loam NN , , and CC yet RB , , before IN my PP$ eyes NNS were VBD well RB upon IN it PP , , I PP knew VVD it PP for IN the DT print NN of IN a DT sharp JJ heel NN a DT sharp JJ deep JJ heel NN , , having VHG just RB in IN front NN of IN it PP the DT outline NN of IN a DT little JJ foot NN . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT story NN every DT boy NN was VBD given VVN to TO read VV when WRB I PP was VBD young JJ , , of IN Crusoe NP wrecked VVD upon IN a DT desert NN isle NN , , who WP , , walking VVG one CD day NN on IN the DT shore NN , , was VBD staggered JJ by IN a DT single JJ footprint NN in IN the DT sand NN , , because IN he PP learnt VVD thus RB that IN there EX were VBD savages NNS in IN that DT sad JJ place NN , , where WRB he PP thought VVD he PP stood VVD alone RB . SENT Yet RB I PP believe VVP even RB that IN footprint NN in IN the DT sand NN was VBD never RB greater JJR blow NN to TO him PP than IN was VBD this DT impress VV in IN the DT garden NN mould NN to TO me PP , , for IN I PP remembered VVD well RB the DT little JJ shoes NNS of IN polished JJ leather NN , , with IN their PP$ silver NN buckles NNS and CC high JJ tilted JJ heels NNS . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN here RB before IN us PP . SENT I PP found VVD another DT footprint NN , , and CC another DT leading VVG towards IN the DT middle NN of IN the DT bed NN . SENT and CC then RB I PP flung VVD the DT match NN away RB , , trampling VVG the DT fire NN out RP in IN the DT soil NN . SENT It PP was VBD no DT use NN searching VVG farther RBR now RB , , for IN I PP knew VVD well RB there EX was VBD no DT diamond NN here RB for IN us PP . SENT I PP stepped VVD back RB to TO the DT lawn NN , , and CC caught VVD Elzevir NP by IN the DT arm NN . SENT Aldobrand NP has VHZ been VBN here RB before IN us PP , , and CC stole VVD away RP the DT jewel NN , , I PP whispered VVD sharp JJ . SENT and CC looking VVG wildly RB round NN in IN the DT still JJ night NN , , saw VVD the DT lattice NN of IN lamplight NN shining VVG through IN the DT wooden JJ blinds NNS of IN the DT balcony NN window NN . SENT Well RB , , there's RB an DT end NN of IN it PP . SENT said VVD he PP , , and CC we PP are VBP saved VVN further JJR question NN . SENT Tis NNS gone VVN , , so RB let VV us PP cry VV good JJ riddance NN to TO it PP and CC be VB off RP . SENT So RB he PP turned VVD to TO go VV back RB , , and CC there EX was VBD one CD more JJR chance NN for IN me PP to TO choose VV the DT better JJR way NN and CC go VV with IN him PP . SENT but CC still RB I PP could MD not RB give VV the DT jewel NN up RP , , and CC must MD go VV farther RBR on IN the DT other JJ path NN which WDT led VVD to TO ruin VV for IN us PP both DT . SENT For IN I PP had VHD my PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN on IN the DT light NN coming VVG through IN the DT blinds NNS of IN that DT window NN , , and CC saw VVD how WRB thick JJ and CC strong JJ the DT boughs NNS of IN the DT pear NN tree NN were VBD trained VVN against IN the DT wall NN about IN the DT balcony NN . SENT Elzevir NP , , I PP said VVD , , swallowing VVG the DT bitter JJ disappointment NN which WDT rose VVD in IN my PP$ throat NN , , I NN cannot NN go VVP till IN I PP have VHP seen VVN what WP is VBZ doing VVG in IN that DT room NN above RB . SENT I PP will MD climb VV to TO the DT balcony NN and CC look VV in IN through IN the DT chinks NNS . SENT Perhaps RB he PP is VBZ not RB there RB , , perhaps RB he PP has VHZ left VVN our PP$ diamond NN there RB and CC we PP may MD get VV it PP back RB again RB . SENT So RB I PP went VVD straight RB to TO the DT house NN , , not RB giving VVG him PP time NN to TO raise VV a DT word NN to TO stop VV me PP , , for IN there EX was VBD something NN in IN me PP driving VVG me PP on RP , , and CC I PP was VBD not RB to TO be VB stopped VVN by IN anyone NN from IN that DT purpose NN . SENT There EX was VBD no DT need NN to TO fear VV any DT seeing VVG us PP , , for IN all PDT the DT windows NNS except IN that IN one CD , , were VBD tight RB shuttered JJ , , and CC though IN our PP$ foot NN steps NNS on IN the DT soft JJ lawn NN woke VVD no DT sound NN , , I PP knew VVD that IN Elzevir NP was VBD following VVG me PP . SENT It PP was VBD no DT easy JJ task NN to TO climb VV the DT pear NN tree NN , , for IN all DT that IN the DT boughs NNS looked VVD so RB strong JJ , , for IN they PP lay VVD close RB against IN the DT wall NN , , and CC gave VVD little RB hold VV for IN hand NN or CC foot NN . SENT Twice RB , , or CC more RBR , , an DT unripe JJ pear NN was VBD broken VVN off RP and CC fell VVD rustling VVG down RP through IN the DT leaves NNS to TO earth NN , , and CC I PP paused VVD and CC waited VVD to TO hear VV if IN anyone NN was VBD disturbed VVN in IN the DT room NN above RB . SENT but CC all DT was VBD deathly JJ still RB , , and CC at IN last JJ I PP got VVD my PP$ hand NN upon IN the DT parapet NN , , and CC so RB came VVD safe JJ to TO the DT balcony NN . SENT I PP was VBD panting VVG from IN the DT hard JJ climb NN , , yet RB did VVD not RB wait VV to TO get VV my PP$ breath NN , , but CC made VVD straight RB for IN the DT window NN to TO see VV what WP was VBD going VVG on IN inside NN . SENT The DT outer JJ shutters NNS were VBD still RB flung VVN back RB , , as IN they PP had VHD been VBN in IN the DT afternoon NN , , and CC there EX was VBD no DT difficulty NN in IN looking VVG in IN , , for IN I PP found VVD an DT opening NN in IN the DT lattice NN blind JJ just RB level NN with IN my PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC could MD see VV all PDT the DT room NN inside RB . SENT It PP was VBD well RB lit VVN , , as RB for IN a DT marriage NN feast NN , , and CC I PP think VVP there EX were VBD a DT score NN of IN candles NNS or CC more JJR burning NN in IN holders NNS on IN the DT table NN , , or CC in IN sconces NNS on IN the DT wall NN . SENT At IN the DT table NN , , on IN the DT farther RBR side JJ of IN it PP from IN me PP , , and CC facing VVG the DT window NN , , sat VVD Aldobrand NP , , just RB as RB be VB sat VVN when WRB he PP told VVD us PP the DT stone NN was VBD a DT sham NN . SENT His PP$ face NN was VBD turned VVN towards IN the DT window NN , , and CC as IN I PP looked VVD full JJ at IN him PP it PP seemed VVD impossible JJ but CC that WDT he PP should MD know VV that IN I PP was VBD there RB . SENT In IN front NN of IN him PP , , on IN the DT table NN , , lay VVD the DT diamond NN our PP$ diamond NN , , my PP$ diamond NN . SENT for IN I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD a DT diamond NN now RB , , and CC not RB false JJ . SENT It PP was VBD not RB alone RB , , but CC had VHD a DT dozen NN more JJR cut NN gems NNS laid VVN beside IN it PP on IN the DT table NN , , each DT a DT little JJ apart RB from IN the DT other JJ . SENT yet RB there EX was VBD no DT mistaking VVG mine NN , , which WDT was VBD thrice RB as RB big JJ as IN any DT of IN the DT rest NN . SENT And CC if IN it PP surpassed VVD them PP in IN size NN , , how WRB much JJ more JJR did VVD it PP excel VVP in IN fierceness NN and CC sparkle NN . SENT All PDT the DT candles NNS in IN the DT room NN were VBD mirrored VVD in IN it PP , , and CC as IN the DT splendour NN flashed VVD from IN every DT line NN and CC facet NN that IN I PP knew VVD so RB well RB , , it PP seemed VVD to TO call VV to TO me PP , , Am VBP I PP not RB queen NN of IN all DT diamonds NNS of IN the DT world NN . SENT am RB I PP not RB your PP$ diamond NN . SENT will MD you PP not RB take VVP me PP to TO yourself PP again RB . SENT will MD you PP save VV me PP from IN this DT sorry JJ trickster NN . SENT I PP had VHD my PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN , , but CC still RB knew VVD that IN Elzevir NP was VBD beside IN me PP . SENT He PP would MD not RB let VV me PP risk VV myself PP in IN any DT hazard NN alone RB without IN he PP stood VVD by IN me PP himself PP to IN help NN in IN case NN of IN need NN . SENT and CC yet RB his PP$ faithfulness NN but CC galled VVD me PP now RB , , and CC I PP asked VVD myself PP with IN a DT sneer NN , , Am VBP I PP never RB to TO stir VV hand NN or CC foot NN without IN this DT man NN to TO dog NN me PP . SENT The DT merchant NN sat VVD still RB for IN a DT minute NN as IN though RB thinking VVG , , and CC then RB he PP took VVD one CD of IN the DT diamonds NNS that WDT lay VVP on IN the DT table NN , , and CC then RB another DT , , and CC set VV them PP close VV beside IN the DT great JJ stone NN , , pitting VVG them PP , , as IN it PP were VBD , , with IN it PP . SENT Yet RB how WRB could MD any DT match NN with IN that DT . SENT for IN it PP outshone VVD them PP all RB as IN the DT sun NN out RB shines VVZ the DT stars NNS in IN heaven NN . SENT Then RB the DT old JJ man NN took VVD the DT stone NN and CC weighed VVD it PP in IN the DT scales NNS which WDT stood VVD on IN the DT table NN before IN him PP , , balancing VVG it PP carefully RB , , and CC a DT dozen NN times NNS , , against IN some DT little JJ weights NNS of IN brass NN . SENT and CC then RB he PP wrote VVD with IN pen NN and CC ink NN in IN a DT sheepskin NN book NN , , and CC afterwards RB on IN a DT sheet NN of IN paper NN as IN though RB casting VVG up RP numbers NNS . SENT What WP would MD I PP not RB have VHP given VVN to TO see VV the DT figures NNS that IN he PP wrote VVD . SENT for IN was VBD he PP not RB casting VVG up RP the DT value NN of IN the DT jewel NN , , and CC summing VVG out RP the DT profits NNS he PP would MD make VV . SENT After IN that IN he PP took VVD the DT stone NN between IN finger NN and CC thumb NN , , holding VVG it PP up RP before IN his PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC placing VVG it PP now RB this DT way NN , , now RB that IN , , so RB that IN the DT light NN might MD best RBS fall VV on IN it PP . SENT I PP could MD have VH cursed VVD him PP for IN the DT wondering VVG love NN of IN that DT fair JJ jewel NN that WDT overspread VVD his PP$ face NN . SENT and CC cursed VVD him PP ten CD times NNS more RBR for IN the DT smile NN upon IN his PP$ lips NNS , , because IN I PP guessed VVD he PP laughed VVD to TO think VV how WRB he PP had VHD duped VVN two CD simple JJ sailors NNS that IN very JJ afternoon NN . SENT There EX was VBD the DT diamond NN in IN his PP$ hands VVZ our PP$ diamond NN , , my PP$ diamond NN in IN his PP$ hands NNS , , and CC I PP but CC two CD yards NNS from IN my PP$ own JJ . SENT only RB a DT flimsy JJ veil NN of IN wood NN and CC glass NN to TO keep VV me PP from IN the DT treasure NN he PP had VHD basely RB stolen VVN from IN us PP . SENT Then RB I PP felt VVD Elzevir's NP hand NN upon IN my PP$ shoulder NN . SENT Let VV us PP be VB going VVG , , he PP said VVD . SENT a DT minute NN more RBR and CC he PP may MD come VV to TO put VV these DT shutters VVZ to TO , , and CC find VV us PP here RB . SENT Let VV us PP be VB going VVG . SENT Diamonds NNS are VBP not RB for IN simple JJ folk NN like IN us PP . SENT this DT is VBZ an DT evil JJ stone NN , , and CC brings VVZ a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT Let VV us PP be VB going VVG , , John NP . SENT But CC I PP shook VVD off RP the DT kind NN hand NN roughly RB , , forgetting VVG how WRB he PP had VHD saved VVN my PP$ life NN , , and CC nursed VVD me PP for IN many JJ weary JJ weeks NNS and CC stood VVD by IN me PP through IN bad JJ and CC worse JJR . SENT for IN just RB now RB the DT man NN at IN the DT table NN rose VVD and CC took VVD out RP a DT little JJ iron NN box NN from IN a DT cub NN board NN at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT room NN . SENT I PP knew VVD that IN he PP was VBD going VVG to TO lock VV my PP$ treasure NN into IN it PP , , and CC that IN I PP should MD see VV it PP no RB more RBR . SENT But CC the DT great JJ jewel NN lying VVG lonely JJ on IN the DT table NN flashed VVD and CC sparkled VVD in IN the DT light NN of IN twenty CD candles NNS , , and CC called VVD to TO me PP , , Am VBP I PP not RB queen NN of IN all DT diamonds NNS of IN the DT world NN . SENT am RB I PP not RB your PP$ diamond NN . SENT save VV me PP from IN the DT hands NNS of IN this DT scurvy JJ robber NN . SENT Then RB I PP hurled VVD myself PP forward RB with IN all PDT my PP$ weight NN full JJ on IN the DT joining VVG of IN the DT window NN frames NNS , , and CC in IN a DT second NN crashed VVD through IN the DT glass NN , , and CC through IN the DT wooden JJ blind JJ into IN the DT room NN behind RB . SENT The DT noise NN of IN splintered VVN wood NN and CC glass NN had VHD not RB died VVN away RB before IN there EX was VBD a DT sound NN as IN of IN bells NNS ringing VVG all DT over IN the DT house NN , , and CC the DT wires NNS I PP had VHD seen VVN in IN the DT afternoon NN dangled VVN loose RB in IN front NN of IN my PP$ face NN . SENT But CC I PP cared VVD neither RB for IN bells NNS nor CC wires NNS , , for IN there EX lay VVD the DT great JJ jewel NN flashing VVG before IN me PP . SENT The DT merchant NN had VHD turned VVN sharp JJ round NN at IN the DT crash NN , , and CC darted VVD for IN the DT diamond NN , , crying VVG Thieves NNS . SENT thieves NNS . SENT thieves NNS . SENT He PP was VBD nearer JJR to TO it PP than IN I PP , , and CC as IN I PP dashed VVD forward RB our PP$ hands NNS met VVN across IN the DT table NN , , with IN his PP$ underneath IN upon IN the DT stone NN . SENT But CC I PP gripped VVD him PP by IN the DT wrist NN , , and CC though IN he PP struggled VVD , , he PP was VBD but CC a DT weak JJ old JJ man NN , , and CC in IN a DT few JJ seconds NNS I PP had VHD it PP twisted VVN from IN his PP$ grasp NN . SENT In IN a DT few JJ seconds NNS but CC before IN they PP were VBD past JJ the DT diamond NN was VBD well RB in IN my PP$ hand NN the DT door NN burst NN open JJ , , and CC in IN rushed VVN fix NN sturdy JJ serving VVG men NNS with IN staves NNS and CC bludgeons NNS . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD given VVN a DT little JJ groan NN when WRB he PP saw VVD me PP force VV the DT window NN , , but CC followed VVD me PP into IN the DT room NN and CC was VBD now RB at IN my PP$ side NN . SENT Thieves NNS . SENT thieves NNS . SENT thieves NNS . SENT screamed VVD the DT merchant NN , , falling VVG back RB exhausted VVN in IN his PP$ chair NN and CC pointing VVG to TO us PP , , and CC then RB the DT knaves NNS fell VVD on IN too RB quick JJ for IN us PP to TO make VV for IN the DT window NN . SENT Two CD set NN on IN me PP and CC four CD on IN Elzevir NP . SENT and CC one CD man NN , , even RB a DT giant NN , , cannot NN fight NN with IN four CD above IN all RB when WRB they PP carry VVP staves NNS . SENT Never RB had VHD I PP seen VVN Master NP Block NP overborne VVN or CC worsted VVN by IN any DT odds NNS . SENT and CC Fortune NP was VBD kind JJ to TO me PP , , at IN least JJS in IN this DT , , that IN she PP let VVP me PP not RB see VVP the DT issue NN then RB , , for IN a DT staff NN caught VVD me PP so RB round VVP a DT knock NN on IN the DT head NN as RB made VVD the DT diamond NN drop NN out IN of IN my PP$ hand NN , , and CC laid VVD me PP swooning VVG on IN the DT floor NN . SENT At IN Ymeguen NP As IN if IN a DT thief NN should MD steal VV a DT tainted JJ vest NN , , Some DT dead JJ man's NN spoil NN , , and CC sicken VV of IN his PP$ pest NN Hood NP Tis NNS bitterer JJR to TO me PP than IN wormwood NN the DT memory NN of IN what WP followed VVN , , and CC I PP shall MD tell VV the DT story NN in IN the DT fewest JJS words NNS I PP may MD . SENT We PP were VBD cast VVN into IN prison NN , , and CC lay VVD there RB for IN months NNS in IN a DT stone NN cell NN with IN little JJ light NN , , and CC only RB foul JJ straw NN to TO lie VV on RP . SENT At IN first RB we PP were VBD cut VVN and CC bruised VVN from IN that DT tussle NN and CC cudgelling VVG in IN Aldobrand's NP house NN , , and CC it PP was VBD long JJ before IN we PP were VBD recovered VVN of IN our PP$ wounds NNS , , for IN we PP had VHD nothing NN but CC bread NN and CC water NN to TO live VV on RP , , and CC that IN so RB bad JJ as IN barely RB to TO hold VV body NN and CC soul NN together RB . SENT Afterwards RB the DT heavy JJ fetters NNS that WDT were VBD put VVN about IN our PP$ ankles NNS set VVD up RP sores NNS and CC galled VVD us PP so RB that IN we PP scarce JJ could MD move VV for IN pain NN . SENT And CC if IN the DT iron NN galled VVD my PP$ flesh NN , , my PP$ spirit NN chafed VVN ten CD times NNS more RBR within IN those DT damp JJ and CC dismal JJ walls NNS . SENT yet RB all PDT that DT time NN Elzevir NP never RB breathed VVD a DT word NN of IN reproach NN , , though IN it PP was VBD my PP$ wilfulness NN had VHD led VVN us PP into IN so RB terrible JJ a DT strait NN . SENT At IN last JJ came VVD our PP$ jailer NN , , one CD morning NN , , and CC said VVD that IN we PP must MD be VB brought VVN up RP that IN day NN before IN the DT Geregt NP , , which WDT is VBZ their PP$ Court NN of IN Assize NN , , to TO be VB tried VVN for IN our PP$ crime NN . SENT So RB we PP were VBD marched VVN off RP to TO the DT court NN house NN , , in IN spite NN of IN sores NNS and CC heavy JJ irons NNS , , and CC were VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO see VV the DT daylight NN once RB more JJR , , and CC drink VVP the DT open JJ air NN , , even RB though IN it PP should MD be VB to TO our PP$ death NN that IN we PP were VBD walking VVG . SENT for IN the DT jailer NN said VVD they PP were VBD like JJ to TO hang VV us PP for IN what WP we PP had VHD done VVN . SENT In IN the DT court NN house NN our PP$ business NN was VBD soon RB over RB , , because IN there EX were VBD many JJ to TO speak VV against IN us PP , , but CC none NN to TO plead VV our PP$ cause NN . SENT and CC all RB being VBG done VVN in IN the DT Dutch JJ language NN I PP understood VVD nothing NN of IN it PP , , except IN what WP Elzevir NP told VVD me PP afterwards RB . SENT There EX was VBD Mr NP Aldobrand NP in IN his PP$ black JJ gown NN and CC buckled JJ shoes NNS with IN tip NN tilted JJ heels NNS , , standing VVG at IN a DT table NN and CC giving VVG evidence NN . SENT How WRB that DT one CD afternoon NN in IN August NP came VVD two CD evil NN looking VVG English JJ sailors NNS to TO his PP$ house NN under IN pretence NN of IN selling VVG a DT diamond NN , , which WDT turned VVD out RP to TO be VB but CC a DT lump NN of IN glass NN . SENT and CC that IN having VHG taken VVN observation NN of IN all PDT his PP$ dwelling NN , , and CC more RBR particularly RB the DT approaches NNS to TO his PP$ business NN room NN , , they PP went VVD their PP$ ways NNS . SENT But CC later RBR in IN the DT same JJ day NN , , or CC rather RB night NN , , as IN he PP sat VVD matching VVG together RB certain JJ diamonds NNS for IN a DT coronet NN ordered VVN by IN the DT most JJS illustrious JJ the DT Holy NP Roman NP Emperor NN , , these DT same JJ ill JJ favoured VVN English JJ sailors NNS burst VVP suddenly RB through IN shutters NNS and CC window NN , , and CC made VVD forcible JJ entry NN into IN his PP$ business NN room NN . SENT There EX they PP furiously RB attacked VVD him PP , , wrenched VVN the DT diamond NN from IN his PP$ hand NN , , and CC beat VV him PP within IN an DT ace NN of IN his PP$ life NN . SENT But CC by IN the DT good JJ Providence NP of IN God NP , , and CC his PP$ own JJ foresight NN , , the DT window NN was VBD fitted VVN with IN a DT certain JJ alarm NN , , which WDT rang VVD bells NNS in IN other JJ parts NNS of IN the DT house NN . SENT Thus RB his PP$ trusty JJ servants NNS were VBD summoned VVN , , and CC after IN being VBG themselves PP attacked VVN and CC nearly RB overborne VVN , , succeeded VVN at IN last JJ in IN mastering VVG these DT scurvy JJ ruffians NNS and CC handing VVG them PP over RP to TO the DT law NN , , from IN which WDT Mr NP Aldobrand NP claimed VVD sovereign JJ justice NN . SENT Thus RB much RB Elzevir NP explained VVD to TO me PP afterwards RB , , but CC at IN that DT time NN when WRB that DT pretender NN spoke VVD of IN the DT diamond NN as IN being VBG his PP$ own JJ , , Elzevir NP cut VVD in IN and CC said VVD in IN open JJ court NN that IN twas NNS a DT lie NN , , and CC that IN this DT precious JJ stone NN was VBD none NN other JJ than IN the DT one NN that IN we PP had VHD offered VVN in IN the DT afternoon NN , , when WRB Aldobrand NP had VHD said VVD twas NNS glass NN . SENT Then RB the DT diamond NN merchant NN laughed VVD , , and CC took VVD from IN his PP$ purse NN our PP$ great JJ diamond NN , , which WDT seemed VVD to TO fill VV the DT place NN with IN light NN and CC dazzled VVN half PDT the DT court NN . SENT He PP turned VVD it PP over RP in IN his PP$ hand NN , , poising VVG it PP in IN his PP$ palm NN like IN a DT great JJ flourishing JJ lamp NN of IN light NN , , and CC asked VVD if IN twas NNS likely JJ that IN two CD common JJ sailor NN men NNS should MD hawk VV a DT stone NN like IN that DT . SENT Nay RB more RBR , , that IN the DT court NN might MD know VV what WP daring JJ rogues NNS they PP had VHD to TO deal VV with IN , , he PP pulled VVD out RP from IN his PP$ pocket NN the DT quittance NN given VVN him PP by IN Shalamof NP the DT Jew NP of IN Petersburg NP , , for IN this DT same JJ jewel NN , , and CC showed VVD it PP to TO the DT judge NN . SENT Whether IN twas NNS a DT forged VVN quittance NN or CC one NN for IN some DT other JJ stone NN we PP knew VVD not RB , , but CC Elzevir NP spoke VVD again RB , , saying VVG that IN the DT stone NN was VBD ours JJ and CC we PP had VHD found VVN it PP in IN England NP . SENT When WRB Mr NP Aldobrand NP laughed VVD again RB , , and CC held VVD the DT jewel NN up RB once RB more JJR . SENT were VBD such JJ pebbles NNS , , he PP asked VVD , , found VVN on IN the DT shore NN by IN every DT squalid JJ fisherman NN And CC the DT great JJ diamond NN flashed VVD as IN he PP put VVP it PP back RB into IN his PP$ purse NN , , and CC cried VVD to TO me PP , , Am VBP I PP not RB queen NN of IN all PDT the DT diamonds NNS of IN the DT world NN . SENT Must MD I PP house VV with IN this DT base NN rascal NN . SENT but CC I PP was VBD powerless JJ now RB to TO help VV . SENT After IN Aldobrand NP , , the DT serving VVG men NNS gave VVD witness NN , , telling VVG how WRB they PP had VHD trapped VVN us PP in IN the DT act NN , , red NN handed VVD . SENT and CC as RB for IN this DT Jewel NP , , they PP had VHD seen VVN their PP$ master NN handle VV it PP any DT time NN in IN these DT six CD months NNS past JJ . SENT But CC Elzevir NP was VBD galled VVN to TO the DT quick JJ with IN all PDT their PP$ falsehoods NNS , , and CC burst VVD out RP again RB , , that IN they PP were VBD liars NNS and CC the DT jewel NN ours JJ . SENT till IN a DT jailer NN who WP stood VVD by IN struck VVN him PP on IN the DT mouth NN and CC cut VV his PP$ lip NN to TO silence VV him PP . SENT The DT process NN was VBD soon RB finished VVN , , and CC the DT judge NN in IN his PP$ red JJ robes NNS stood VVD up RP and CC sentenced VVD us PP to TO the DT galleys NNS for IN life NN . SENT bidding VVG us PP admire VV the DT mercy NN of IN the DT law NN to TO Outlanders NNS , , for IN had VHD we PP been VBN but CC Dutchmen NNS , , we PP should MD sure RB have VH hanged VVN . SENT Then RB they PP took VVD and CC marched VVD us PP out RP of IN court NN , , as RB well RB as IN we PP could MD walk VV for IN fetters NNS , , and CC Elzevir NP with IN a DT bleeding VVG mouth NN . SENT But CC as IN we PP passed VVD the DT place NN where WRB Aldobrand NP sat VVD , , he PP bows VVZ to TO me PP and CC says VVZ in IN English NP , , Your PP$ servant NN , , Mr NP Trenchard NP . SENT I PP wish VVP you PP a DT good JJ day NN , , Sir NP John NP Trenchard NP of IN Moonfleet NP , , in IN Dorset NP . SENT The DT jailer NN paused VVD a DT moment NN , , hearing VVG Aldobrand NP speak VV us PP though IN not RB understanding VVG what WP he PP said VVD , , so RB I PP had VHD time NN to TO answer VV him PP . SENT Good JJ day NN , , Sir NP Aldobrand NP , , Liar NN , , and CC Thief NN . SENT and CC may MD the DT diamond NN bring VV you PP evil JJ in IN this DT present JJ life NN , , and CC damnation NN in IN that DT which WDT is VBZ to TO come VV . SENT So RB we PP parted VVD from IN him PP , , and CC at IN that DT same JJ time NN departed VVD from IN our PP$ liberty NN and CC from IN all DT joys NNS of IN life NN . SENT We PP were VBD fettered VVN together RB with IN other JJ prisoners NNS in IN droves NNS of IN six CD , , our PP$ wrists NNS manacled VVN to TO a DT long JJ bar NN , , but CC I PP was VBD put VVN into IN a DT different JJ gang NN from IN Elzevir NP . SENT Thus RB we PP marched VVD a DT ten CD days NNS journey NN into IN the DT country NN to TO a DT place NN called VVN Ymeguen NP , , where WRB a DT royal JJ fortress NN was VBD building VVG . SENT That DT was VBD a DT weary JJ march NN for IN me PP , , for IN twas NP January NP , , with IN wet JJ and CC miry JJ roads NNS , , and CC I PP had VHD little JJ enough JJ clothes NNS upon IN my PP$ back NN to TO keep VV off RP rain NN and CC cold JJ . SENT On IN either DT side NN rode VVD guards NNS on IN horseback NN , , with IN loaded VVN flint NN locks NNS across IN the DT saddlebow NN , , and CC long RB whips VVZ in IN their PP$ hands NNS with IN which WDT they PP let VVP fly VV at IN any DT laggard NN . SENT though IN twas NNS hard RB enough RB for IN men NNS to TO walk VV where WRB the DT mud NN was VBD over IN the DT horses NNS fetlocks NNS . SENT I PP had VHD no DT chance NN to TO speak VV to TO Elzevir NP all DT the DT journey NN , , and CC indeed RB spoke VVD nothing NN at IN all DT , , for IN those DT to TO whom WP I PP was VBD chained VVN were VBD brute JJ beasts NNS rather RB than IN men NNS , , and CC spoke VVD only RB in IN Dutch JJ to TO boot NN . SENT There EX was VBD but RB little JJ of IN the DT building NN of IN the DT fortress NN begun VVN when WRB we PP reached VVD Ymeguen NP , , and CC the DT task NN that IN we PP were VBD set VVN to IN was VBD the DT digging NN of IN the DT trenches NNS and CC other JJ earthworks NNS . SENT I PP believe VVP that IN there EX were VBD five CD hundred CD men NNS employed VVN in IN this DT way NN , , and CC all DT of IN them PP condemned VVD like IN us PP to TO galley NN work NN for IN life NN . SENT We PP were VBD divided VVN into IN squads NNS of IN twenty CD five CD , , but CC Elzevir NP was VBD drafted VVN to TO another DT squad NN and CC a DT different JJ part NN of IN the DT workings NNS , , so RB I PP saw VVD him PP no RB more RBR except IN at IN odd JJ times NNS , , now RB and CC again RB , , when WRB our PP$ gangs NNS met VVD , , and CC we PP could MD exchange VV a DT word NN or CC two CD in IN passing VVG . SENT Thus RB I PP had VHD no DT solace NN of IN any DT company NN but CC my PP$ own JJ , , and CC was VBD driven VVN to TO thinking NN , , and CC to TO occupy VV my PP$ mind NN with IN the DT recollection NN of IN the DT past NN . SENT And CC at IN first RB the DT life NN of IN my PP$ boyhood NN , , now RB lost VVN for IN ever RB , , was VBD constantly RB present JJ even RB in IN my PP$ dreams NNS , , and CC I PP would MD wake VVP up RP thinking VVG that IN I PP was VBD at IN school NN again RB under IN Mr NP Glennie NP , , or CC talking VVG in IN the DT summer NN house NN with IN Grace NP , , or CC climbing VVG Weatherbeech NP Hill NP with IN the DT salt NN Channel NP breeze NN singing NN through IN the DT trees NNS . SENT But CC alas UH . SENT these DT things NNS faded VVD when WRB I PP opened VVD my PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC knew VVD the DT foul JJ smelling VVG wood NN hut NN and CC floor NN of IN fetid JJ straw NN where WRB fifty CD of IN us PP lay VVD in IN fetters NNS every DT night NN . SENT I PP say VVP I PP dreamt VVD these DT things NNS at IN first JJ , , but CC by IN degrees NNS remembrance NN grew VVD blunted VVN and CC the DT images NNS less RBR clear JJ , , and CC even RB these DT sweet JJ , , sad JJ visions NNS of IN the DT night NN came VVD to TO me PP less RBR often RB . SENT Thus RB life NN became VVD a DT weary JJ round NN , , in IN which WDT month NN followed VVD month NN , , season NN followed VVD season NN , , year NN followed VVD year NN , , and CC brought VVD always RB the DT same JJ eternal JJ profitless JJ work NN . SENT And CC yet RB the DT work NN was VBD merciful JJ , , for IN it PP dulled VVN the DT biting JJ edge NN of IN thought NN , , and CC the DT unchanging JJ evenness NN of IN life NN gave VVD wings NNS to TO time NN . SENT In IN all PDT the DT years NNS the DT locusts NNS ate VVD for IN me PP at IN Ymeguen NP , , there EX is VBZ but CC one CD thing NN I PP need MD speak VV of IN here RB . SENT I PP had VHD been VBN there RB a DT week NN when WRB I PP was VBD loosed VVN one CD morning NN from IN my PP$ irons NNS , , and CC taken VVN from IN work NN into IN a DT little JJ hut NN apart RB , , where WRB there EX stood VVD a DT half NN dozen NN of IN the DT guard NN , , and CC in IN the DT midst NN a DT stout JJ wooden JJ chair NN with IN clamps VVZ and CC bands NNS . SENT A DT fire NN burned VVN on IN the DT floor NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT fume NN and CC smoke NN that WDT filled VVD the DT air NN with IN a DT smell NN of IN burned JJ meat NN . SENT My PP$ heart NN misgave VVD me PP when WRB I PP saw VVD that IN chair NN and CC fire NN , , and CC smelt VVN that IN sickly JJ smell NN , , for IN I PP guessed VVD this DT was VBD a DT torture VVP room NN , , and CC these DT the DT torturers NNS waiting VVG . SENT They PP forced VVD me PP into IN the DT chair NN and CC bound VVN me PP there RB with IN lashings NNS and CC a DT cramp NN about IN the DT head NN . SENT and CC then RB one PP took VVD a DT red JJ iron NN from IN the DT fire NN upon IN the DT floor NN , , and CC tried VVD it PP a DT little JJ way NN from IN his PP$ hand NN to TO prove VV the DT heat NN . SENT I PP had VHD screwed VVN up RP my PP$ heart NN to TO bear VV the DT pain NN as IN best JJS I PP might MD , , but CC when WRB I PP saw VVD that DT iron NN sighed VVD for IN sheer JJ relief NN because IN I PP knew VVD it PP for IN only RB a DT branding VVG tool NN , , and CC not RB the DT torture VVP . SENT And CC so RB they PP branded VVD me PP on IN the DT left JJ cheek NN , , setting VVG the DT iron NN between IN the DT nose NN and CC cheek NN bone NN , , where WRB twas NNS plainest JJS to TO be VB seen VVN . SENT I PP took VVD the DT pain NN and CC scorching VVG light NN enough RB , , seeing VVG that IN I PP had VHD looked VVN for IN much RB worse JJR , , and CC should MD not RB have VH made VVN mention NN of IN the DT thing NN here RB at IN all DT , , were VBD it PP not RB for IN the DT branding VVG mark NN they PP used VVD . SENT Now RB this DT mark NN was VBD a DT Y NN , , being VBG the DT first JJ letter NN of IN Ymeguen NP , , and CC set VVN on IN all PDT the DT prisoners NNS that WDT worked VVD there RB , , as IN I PP found VVD afterwards RB . SENT but CC to TO me PP twas NNS much RB more RBR than IN a DT mere JJ letter NN , , and CC nothing NN less JJR than IN the DT black JJ Y NN itself PP or CC cross VV pall NN of IN the DT Mohunes NP . SENT Thus RB as IN a DT sheep NN is VBZ marked VVN , , with IN his PP$ owner's JJ keel NN and CC can MD be VB claimed VVN wherever WRB he PP may MD be VB , , so RB here RB was VBD l NN branded VVN with IN the DT keel NN of IN the DT Mohunes NP and CC marked VVD for IN theirs PP in IN life NN or CC death NN , , whithersoever IN I PP should MD wander VV . SENT Twas NNS three CD months NNS after IN that DT , , and CC the DT mark NN healed VVN and CC well RB set VVN , , that IN I PP saw VVD Elzevir NP again RB . SENT and CC as IN we PP passed VVD each DT other JJ in IN the DT trench NN and CC called VVD a DT greeting NN , , I PP saw VVD that IN he PP too RB bore VVD the DT cross NN pall NN full JJ on IN his PP$ left JJ cheek NN . SENT Thus RB years NNS went VVD on IN and CC I PP was VBD grown VVN from IN boy NN to TO man NN , , and CC that IN no DT weak JJ one NN either RB . SENT for IN though IN they PP gave VVD us PP but CC scant JJ food NN and CC bad JJ , , the DT air NN was VBD fresh JJ and CC strong JJ , , because IN Ymeguen NP was VBD meant VVN for IN palace NN as RB well RB as IN fortress NN , , and CC they PP chose VVD a DT healthful JJ site NN . SENT And CC by IN degrees NNS the DT moats NNS were VBD dug VVD , , and CC ramparts NNS built VVN , , and CC stone NN by IN stone NN the DT castle NN rose VVD till IN twas NNS near IN the DT finish NN , , and CC so RB our PP$ labour NN was VBD not RB wanted VVN . SENT Every DT day NN squads NNS of IN our PP$ fellow JJ prisoners NNS marched VVD away RB , , and CC my PP$ gang NN was VBD left VVN till IN nearly RB last JJ , , being VBG engaged VVN in IN making VVG good JJ a DT culvert NN that IN heavy JJ rains NNS had VHD broken VVN down RP . SENT It PP was VBD in IN the DT tenth JJ year NN of IN our PP$ captivity NN , , and CC in IN the DT twenty CD sixth JJ of IN my PP$ age NN , , that IN one CD morning NN instead RB of IN the DT guard NN marching VVG us PP to TO work VV , , they PP handed VVD us PP over RP to TO a DT party NN of IN mounted VVN soldiers NNS , , from IN whose WP$ matchlocks NNS and CC long RB whips VVZ I PP knew VVD that IN we PP were VBD going VVG to TO leave VV Ymeguen NP . SENT Before IN we PP left VVD , , another DT gang NN joined VVD us PP , , and CC how WRB my PP$ heart NN went VVD out IN when WRB I PP saw VVD Elzevir NP among IN them PP . SENT It PP was VBD two CD years NNS or CC more JJR since IN we PP had VHD met VVN even RB to TO pass VV a DT greeting NN , , for IN I PP worked VVD outside IN the DT fortress NN and CC he PP on IN the DT great JJ tower NN inside NN , , and CC I PP took VVD note VV his PP$ hair NN was VBD whiter JJR and CC a DT sadder JJR look NN upon IN his PP$ face NN . SENT And CC as IN far RB the DT cross NN pall NN on IN his PP$ cheek NN , , I PP never RB thought VVD of IN it PP at IN all DT , , for IN we PP were VBD all RB so RB well RB used VVN to TO the DT mark NN , , that WDT if IN one PP bore VVD it PP not RB stamped VVD upon IN his PP$ face NN we PP should MD have VH stared VVD at IN him PP as RB on IN a DT man NN born VVN with IN but CC one CD eye NN . SENT But CC though IN his PP$ look NN was VBD sad JJ , , yet CC Elzevir NP had VHD a DT kind NN smile NN and CC hearty JJ greeting NN for IN me PP as IN he PP passed VVD , , and CC on IN the DT march NN , , when WRB they PP served VVD out RP our PP$ food NN , , we PP got VVD a DT chance NN to TO speak VV a DT word NN or CC two CD together RB . SENT Yet RB how WRB could MD we PP find VV room NN for IN much JJ gladness NN , , for IN even RB the DT pleasure NN of IN meeting NN was VBD marred VVN because IN we PP were VBD forced VVN thus RB to TO take VV note NN , , as IN it PP were VBD , , of IN each DT other's JJ misery NN , , and CC to TO know VV that IN the DT one NN had VHD nothing NN for IN his PP$ old JJ age NN but CC to TO break VV in IN prison NN , , and CC the DT other JJ nothing NN but CC the DT prison NN to TO eat VV away RP the DT strength NN of IN his PP$ prime JJ . SENT Before IN long RB , , all DT knew VVD whither IN we PP were VBD bound VVN , , for IN it PP leaked VVD out IN we PP were VBD to TO march VV to TO the DT Hague NP and CC thence RB to TO Scheveningen NP , , to TO take VV ship NN to TO the DT settlements NNS of IN Java NP , , where WRB they PP use VVP transported VVN felons NNS on IN the DT sugar NN farms NNS . SENT Was VBD this DT the DT end NN of IN young JJ hopes NNS and CC lofty JJ aims NNS to TO live VV and CC die VV a DT slave NN in IN the DT Dutch JJ plantations NNS . SENT Hopes NNS of IN Grace NP , , hopes VVZ of IN seeing VVG Moonfleet NP again RB , , were VBD dead JJ long RB long RB ago RB . SENT and CC now RB was VBD there RB to TO be VB no DT hope NN of IN liberty NN , , or CC even RB wholesome JJ air NN , , this DT side NN the DT grave NN , , but CC only RB burning VVG sun NN and CC steaming VVG swamps NNS , , and CC the DT crack NN of IN the DT slave NN driver's NN whip NN till IN the DT end NN came VVD . SENT Could MD it PP be VB so RB . SENT Could MD it PP be VB so RB . SENT And CC yet RB what WDT help NN was VBD there RB , , or CC what WP release NN . SENT Had VHD I PP not RB watched VVD ten CD years NNS for IN any DT gleam NN or CC look VV hole NN of IN relief NN , , and CC never RB found VVD it PP . SENT If IN we PP were VBD shut VVN in IN cells NNS or CC dungeons NNS in IN the DT deepest JJS rock NN we PP might MD have VH schemed VVN escape NN , , but CC here RB in IN the DT open JJ , , fettered VVD up RP in IN droves NNS , , what WP could MD we PP do VVP . SENT They PP were VBD bitter JJ thoughts NNS enough RB that IN filled VVN my PP$ heart NN I PP trudged VVD along IN the DT rough JJ roads NNS , , fettered VVN by IN my PP$ wrist NN to TO the DT long JJ bar NN . SENT and CC seeing VVG Elzevir's NP white JJ hair NN and CC bowed VVD shoulders NNS trudging VVG in IN front NN of IN me PP , , remembered VVD when WRB that DT head NN had VHD scarce JJ a DT grizzle NN on IN it PP , , and CC the DT back NN was VBD straight JJ as IN the DT massive JJ stubborn JJ pillars NNS in IN old JJ Moonfleet NP church NN . SENT What WP was VBD it PP had VHD brought VVN us PP to TO this DT pitch NN . SENT And CC then RB I PP called VVD to TO mind VV a DT July NP evening NN , , years NNS ago RB , , the DT twilight NN summer NN house NN and CC a DT sweet JJ grave JJ voice NN that WDT said VVD , , Have VHP a DT care NN how WRB you PP touch VVP the DT treasure NN . SENT it PP was VBD evilly RB come VVN by IN and CC will MD bring VV a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT Ay RB , , twas NNS the DT diamond NN had VHD done VVN it PP all DT , , and CC brought VVD a DT blight NN upon IN my PP$ life NN , , since IN that DT first JJ night NN I PP spent VVD in IN Moonfleet NP vault NN . SENT and CC I PP cursed VVD the DT stone NN , , and CC Blackbeard NP and CC his PP$ lost JJ Mohunes NP , , and CC trudged VVD on IN bearing VVG their PP$ cognizance NN branded VVN on IN my PP$ face NN . SENT We PP marched VVD back RB to TO the DT Hague NP , , and CC through IN that DT very JJ street NN where WRB Aldobrand NP dwelt VVD , , only RB the DT house NN was VBD shut VVN , , and CC the DT board NN that WDT bore VVD his PP$ name NN taken VVN away RB . SENT so RB it PP seemed VVD that IN he PP had VHD left VVN the DT place NN or CC else RB was VBD dead JJ . SENT Thus RB we PP reached VVD the DT quays NNS at IN last JJ , , and CC though IN I PP knew VVD that IN I PP was VBD leaving VVG Europe NP and CC leaving VVG all DT hope NN behind RB , , yet RB twas NNS a DT delight NN to TO smell NN the DT sea NN again RB and CC fill VV my PP$ nostrils NNS with IN the DT keen JJ salt NN air NN . SENT In IN The DT Bay NP Let VV broad JJ leagues NNS dissever VV Him PP from IN yonder RB foam NN , , O NP God NP . SENT to TO think VV man NN ever RB Comes VVZ too RB near IN his PP$ home NN Hood NP The DT ship NN that WDT was VBD to TO carry VV us PP swung VVD at IN the DT buoy VV a DT quarter NN of IN a DT mile NN offshore RB , , and CC there EX were VBD row NN boats NNS waiting VVG to TO take VV us PP to TO her PP . SENT She PP was VBD a DT brig NN of IN some DT 120 CD tons NNS burthen NN , , and CC as IN we PP came VVD under IN the DT stern JJ I PP saw VVD her PP$ name NN was VBD the DT Aurungzebe NP . SENT Twas NNS with IN regret VVP unspeakable JJ I PP took VVD my PP$ last JJ look NN at IN Europe NP . SENT and CC casting VVG my PP$ eyes NNS round NN saw VVD the DT smoke NN of IN the DT town NN dark NN against IN the DT darkening VVG sky NN . SENT yet RB knew VVD that IN neither DT smoke NN nor CC sky NN was VBD half DT as RB black JJ as RB was VBD the DT prospect NN of IN my PP$ life NN . SENT They PP sent VVD us PP down RP to TO the DT orlop NN or CC lowest JJS deck NN . SENT a DT foul JJ place NN where WRB was VBD no DT air NN nor CC light NN , , and CC shut VVD the DT hatches NNS down RB on IN top NN of IN us PP . SENT There EX were VBD thirty CD of IN us PP all RB told VVD , , hustled VVN and CC driven VVN like IN pigs NNS into IN this DT deck NN , , which WDT was VBD to TO be VB our PP$ pigsty NN for IN six CD months NNS or CC more JJR . SENT Here RB was VBD just RB light JJ enough RB , , when WRB they PP had VHD the DT hatches NNS off RP , , to TO show VV us PP what WP sort NN of IN place NN it PP was VBD , , namely RB , , as RB foul JJ as IN it PP smelt VVN , , with IN never RB table NN , , seat NN , , nor CC anything NN , , but CC roughest JJS planks NNS and CC balks NNS . SENT and CC there RB they PP changed VVD our PP$ bonds NNS , , taking VVG away RP the DT bar NN , , and CC putting VVG a DT tight JJ bracelet NN round NN one CD wrist NN , , with IN a DT padlocked VVN chain NN running VVG through IN a DT loop NN on IN it PP . SENT Thus RB we PP were VBD still RB ironed VVN , , six CD together RB , , but CC had VHD a DT greater JJR freedom NN and CC more JJR scope NN to TO move VV . SENT And CC more RBR than IN this DT , , the DT man NN who WP shifted VVD the DT chains NNS , , whether IN through IN caprice NN , , or CC perhaps RB because IN he PP really RB wished VVD to TO show VV us PP what WP pity NN he PP might MD , , padlocked VVD me PP on IN to TO the DT same JJ chain NN with IN Elzevir NP , , saying VVG , , we PP were VBD English JJ swine NN and CC might MD sink VV or CC swim VVP together RB . SENT Then RB the DT hatches NNS were VBD put VVN on RP , , and CC there RB they PP left VVD us PP in IN the DT dark NN to TO think VV or CC sleep VV or CC curse VV the DT time NN away RB . SENT The DT weariness NN of IN Ymeguen NP was VBD bad JJ indeed RB , , and CC yet RB it PP was VBD a DT heaven NN to TO this DT night NN of IN hell NN , , where WRB all RB we PP had VHD to TO look VV for IN was VBD twice RB a DT day NN the DT moving VVG of IN the DT hatches NNS , , and CC half PDT an DT hour's JJ glimmer NN of IN a DT ship's JJ lantern NN , , while IN they PP served VVD us PP out IN the DT broken JJ victuals NN that IN the DT Dutch JJ crew NN would MD not RB eat VV . SENT I PP shall MD say VV nothing NN of IN the DT foulness NN of IN this DT place NN , , because IN twas NNS too RB foul JJ to TO be VB written VVN on IN paper NN . SENT and CC if IN twas NNS foul JJ at IN starting VVG , , twas NNS ten CD times NNS worse RBR when WRB we PP reached VVD open JJ sea NN , , for IN of IN all PDT the DT prisoners NNS only JJ Elzevir NP and CC I PP were VBD sailors NNS , , and CC the DT rest NN took VVD the DT motion NN unkindly RB . SENT From IN the DT first JJ we PP made VVD bad JJ weather NN of IN it PP , , for IN though IN we PP were VBD below RB and CC could MD see VV nothing NN , , yet RB twas NNS easy JJ enough RB to TO tall JJ there EX was VBD a DT heavy JJ head NN sea NN running VVG , , almost RB as RB soon RB as IN we PP were VBD well RB out RB of IN harbour NN . SENT Although IN Elzevir NP and CC I PP had VHD not RB had VHN any DT chance NN of IN talking VVG freely RB for IN so RB long JJ , , and CC were VBD now RB able JJ to TO speak VV as IN we PP liked VVD , , being VBG linked VVN so RB close RB together RB , , we PP said VVD but CC line NN . SENT And CC this DT , , not RB because IN we PP did VVD not RB value NN very RB greatly RB one CD another's NN company NN , , but CC because IN we PP had VHD nothing NN to TO talk VV of IN except IN memories NNS of IN the DT past NN , , and CC those DT were VBD too RB bitter JJ , , and CC came VVD too RB readily RB to TO our PP$ minds NNS , , to TO need VV any DT to TO summon VV them PP . SENT There EX was VBD , , too RB , , the DT banishment NN from IN Europe NP , , from IN all DT and CC everything NN we PP loved VVD , , and CC the DT awful JJ certainty NN of IN slavery NN that WDT lay VVD continuously RB on IN us PP like VVP a DT weight NN of IN lead NN . SENT Thus RB we PP said VVD little RB . SENT We PP had VHD been VBN out IN a DT week NN , , I PP think VVP for IN time NN is VBZ difficult JJ enough RB to TO measure VV where WRB there EX is VBZ neither DT clock NN nor CC sun NN nor CC stars VVZ when WRB the DT weather NN , , which WDT had VHD moderated VVN a DT little JJ , , began VVD to TO grow VV much RB worse JJR . SENT The DT ship NN plunged VVD and CC laboured VVD heavily RB , , and CC this DT added VVD much RB to TO our PP$ discomfort NN . SENT because IN there EX was VBD nothing NN to TO hold VV on RP by IN , , and CC unless IN we PP lay VVD flat JJ on IN the DT filthy JJ deck NN , , we PP ran VVD a DT risk NN of IN being VBG flung VVN to TO the DT side NN whenever WRB there EX came VVD a DT more RBR violent JJ lurch NN or CC roll NN . SENT Though IN we PP were VBD so RB deep JJ down RB , , yet RB the DT roaring NN of IN wind NN and CC we PP was VBD loud RB enough JJ to TO reach VV us PP , , and CC there EX was VBD such PDT a DT noise NN when WRB the DT ship NN went VVD about RB , , such JJ grinding VVG of IN ropes NNS , , with IN creaking VVG and CC groaning VVG of IN timbers NNS , , as RB would MD make VV a DT landsman NN fear VVP the DT brig NN was VBD going VVG to TO pieces NNS . SENT And CC this DT some DT of IN our PP$ fellow JJ prisoners NNS feared VVD indeed RB , , and CC fell VVD to TO crying VVG , , or CC kneeling VVG chained VVN together RB as IN they PP were VBD upon IN the DT sloping JJ deck NN , , while IN they PP tried VVD to TO remember VV long JJ forgotten JJ prayers NNS . SENT For IN my PP$ own JJ part NN , , I PP wondered VVD why WRB these DT poor JJ wretches NNS should MD pray VV to TO be VB delivered VVN from IN the DT sea NN , , when WRB all PDT that DT was VBD before IN them PP was VBD life NN long JJ slavery NN . SENT but CC I PP was VBD perhaps RB able JJ to TO look VV more RBR calmly RB on IN the DT matter NN myself PP as IN having VHG been VBN at IN sea NN , , and CC not RB thinking VVG that IN the DT vessel NN was VBD going VVG to TO founder NN because IN of IN the DT noise NN . SENT Yet RB the DT storm NN rose VVD till IN twas NNS very RB plain RB that IN we PP were VBD in IN a DT raging VVG sea NN , , and CC the DT streams NNS which WDT began VVD to TO trickle VV through IN the DT joinings NNS of IN the DT hatch NN showed VVD that DT water NN had VHD got VVN below RB . SENT I PP have VHP known VVN better JJR ships NNS go VVP under IN for IN less JJR than IN this DT , , Elzevir NP said VVD to TO me PP . SENT and CC if IN our PP$ skipper NN hath VHZ not RB a DT tight JJ craft NN , , and CC stout JJ hands NNS to TO work VV her PP , , there EX will MD soon RB be VB two CD score NN slaves VVZ the DT less JJR to TO cut VV the DT canes NNS in IN Java NP . SENT I PP cannot NN guess VVP where WRB we PP are VBP now RB may MD be VB off IN Ushant NP , , may MD be VB not RB so RB far RB , , for IN this DT sea NN is VBZ too RB short JJ for IN the DT Bay NP . SENT but CC the DT saints NNS send VVP us PP sea NN room NN , , for IN we PP have VHP been VBN wearing VVG these DT three CD hours NNS . SENT Twas NNS true JJ enough RB that IN we PP had VHD gone VVN to TO wearing VVG , , as IN one PP might MD tell VV from IN the DT heavier JJR roll NN or CC wallowing VVG when WRB we PP went VVD round NN , , instead RB of IN the DT plunging NN of IN a DT tack NN . SENT but CC there EX was VBD no DT chance NN of IN getting VVG at IN our PP$ whereabouts NN . SENT The DT only JJ thing NN we PP had VHD to TO reckon VV time NN withal RB , , was VBD the DT taking VVG off RP of IN the DT hatch VV twice RB a DT day NN for IN food NN . SENT and CC even RB this DT poor JJ clock NN kept VVD not RB the DT hour NN too RB well RB , , for IN often RB there EX were VBD such JJ gaps NNS arid JJ intervals NNS as RB made VVD our PP$ bellies NNS pine NN , , and CC at IN this DT present NN we PP had VHD waited VVN so RB long RB that IN I PP craved VVD even RB that IN filthy JJ broken JJ meat NN they PP fed VVD us PP with IN . SENT So RB we PP were VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO hear VV a DT noise NN at IN the DT hatch VV just RB as IN Elzevir NP had VHD done VVN speaking VVG , , and CC the DT cover NN was VBD flung VVN off IN letting VVG in IN a DT splash NN of IN salt NN water NN and CC a DT little JJ dim JJ and CC dusky JJ light NN . SENT But CC instead RB of IN the DT guard NN with IN their PP$ muskets NNS and CC lanterns NNS and CC the DT tubs NNS of IN broken JJ victuals NN , , there EX was VBD only RB one CD man NN , , and CC that IN the DT jailer NN who WP had VHD padlocked VVN us PP into IN gangs NNS at IN the DT beginning NN of IN the DT voyage NN . SENT He PP bent VVD down RP for IN a DT moment NN over IN the DT hatch NN , , holding VVG on IN to TO the DT combing VVG to TO steady JJ himself PP in IN the DT sea NN way NN , , and CC flung VVD a DT key NN on IN a DT chain NN down RB into IN the DT orlop NN , , right RB among IN us PP . SENT Take VV it PP , , he PP shouted VVD in IN Dutch NP , , and CC make VV the DT most JJS of IN it PP . SENT God NP helps VVZ the DT brave JJ , , and CC the DT devil NN takes VVZ the DT hindmost JJS . SENT That DT said VVD , , he PP stayed VVD not RB one CD moment NN , , but CC turned VVD about RB quick JJ and CC was VBD gone VVN . SENT For IN an DT instant JJ none NN knew VVD what WP this DT play NN portended VVD , , and CC there EX was VBD the DT key NN lying VVG on IN the DT deck NN , , and CC the DT hatch NN left VVD open JJ . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP saw NN what WP it PP all RB meant VVD , , and CC seized VVD the DT key NN . SENT John NP , , cries VVZ he PP , , speaking VVG to TO me PP in IN English NP , , the DT ship NN is VBZ foundering VVG , , and CC they PP are VBP giving VVG us PP a DT chance NN to TO save VV our PP$ lives NNS , , and CC not RB drown VV like IN rats NNS in IN a DT trap NN . SENT With IN that IN he PP tried VVD the DT key NN on IN the DT padlock NN which WDT held VVD our PP$ chain NN , , and CC it PP fitted VVD so RB well RB that IN in IN a DT trice NN our PP$ gang NN was VBD free JJ . SENT Off RB fell VVD the DT chain NN clanking VVG on IN the DT floor NN , , and CC nothing NN left VVN of IN our PP$ bonds NNS but CC an DT iron NN bracelet NN clamped VVN round NN the DT left JJ wrist NN . SENT You PP may MD be VB sure JJ the DT others NNS were VBD quick JJ enough RB to TO make VV use NN of IN the DT key NN when WRB they PP knew VVD what WP twas NNS , , but CC we PP waited VVD not RB to TO see VV more JJR , , but CC made VVD for IN the DT ladder NN . SENT Now RB Elzevir NP and CC I NP , , being VBG used VVN to TO the DT sea NN , , were VBD first JJ through IN the DT hatchway NN above IN , , and CC oh UH , , the DT strength NN and CC sweet JJ coolness NN of IN the DT sea NN air NN , , instead RB of IN the DT warm JJ , , fetid JJ reek VV of IN the DT orlop NN below RB . SENT There EX was VBD a DT good JJ deal NN of IN water NN sousing VVG about RB on IN the DT main JJ deck NN , , but CC nothing NN to TO show VV the DT ship NN was VBD sinking VVG , , yet RB none NN of IN the DT crew NN was VBD to TO be VB seen VVN . SENT We PP stayed VVD there EX not RB a DT second JJ , , but CC moved VVD to TO the DT companion NN as RB fast RB as IN we PP could MD for IN the DT heavy JJ pitching NN of IN the DT ship NN , , and CC so RB came VVD on IN deck NN . SENT The DT dusk NN of IN a DT winter's NNS evening NN was VBD setting VVG in IN , , yet RB with IN ample JJ light NN to TO see VV near IN at IN hand NN , , and CC the DT first JJ thing NN I PP perceived VVD was VBD that IN the DT deck NN was VBD empty JJ . SENT There EX was VBD not RB a DT living VVG soul NN but CC us PP upon IN it PP . SENT The DT brig NN was VBD broached VVN to TO , , with IN her PP$ bows NNS against IN the DT heaviest JJS sea NN I PP ever RB saw VVD , , and CC the DT waves NNS swept VVD her PP$ fore NN and CC aft JJ . SENT so RB we PP made VVD for IN the DT tail NN of IN the DT deck NN house NN , , and CC there RB took VVD stock NN . SENT But CC before IN we PP got VVD there RB I PP knew VVD why WRB twas NNS the DT crew NN were VBD gone VVN , , and CC why WRB they PP let VVP us PP loose RB , , for IN Elzevir NP pointed VVD to TO something NN whither IN we PP were VBD drifting VVG , , and CC shouted VVD in IN my PP$ ear NN so IN that WDT I PP heard VVD it PP above IN all PDT the DT raging VVG of IN the DT tempest NN We PP are VBP on IN a DT lee JJ shore NN . SENT We PP were VBD lying VVG head NN to TO sea NN , , and CC never RB a DT bit NN of IN canvas NN left VVN except IN one CD storm NN staysail NN . SENT There EX were VBD tattered VVN ribands NNS fluttering VVG on IN the DT yards NNS to TO show VV where WRB the DT sails NNS had VHD been VBN blown VVN away RP , , and CC every DT now RB and CC then RB the DT staysail NN would MD flap NN like IN a DT gun NN going VVG off RP to TO show VV it PP wanted VVD to TO follow VV them PP . SENT But CC for IN all DT we PP lay VVP head NN to TO sea NN , , we PP were VBD moving VVG backwards RB , , and CC each DT great JJ wave NN as IN it PP passed VVD carried VVD us PP on IN stern JJ first JJ with IN a DT leap NN and CC swirling JJ lift NN . SENT Twas NNS over IN the DT stern JJ that IN Elzevir NP pointed VVD , , in IN the DT course NN that IN we PP were VBD going VVG , , and CC there EX was VBD such PDT a DT mist NN , , what WP with IN the DT wind NN and CC rain NN and CC spindrift NN , , that WDT one PP could MD see VV but CC a DT little JJ way NN And CC yet RB I PP saw VVD too RB far RB , , for IN in IN the DT mist NN to TO which WDT we PP were VBD making VVG a DT sternboard NN , , I PP saw VVD a DT white JJ line NN like IN a DT fringe NN or CC valance NN to TO the DT sea NN . SENT and CC then RB I PP looked VVD to TO starboard NN , , and CC there EX was VBD the DT same JJ white JJ fringe NN , , and CC then RB to TO larboard NN , , and CC the DT white JJ fringe NN was VBD there RB too RB . SENT Only RB those DT who WP know VVP the DT sea NN know VV how WRB terrible JJ were VBD Elzevir's NP words NNS uttered VVD in IN such PDT a DT place NN . SENT A DT moment NN before IN I PP was VBD exalted VVN with IN the DT keen JJ salt NN wind NN , , and CC with IN a DT hope NN and CC freedom NN that WDT had VHD been VBN strangers NNS for IN long RB . SENT but CC now RB twas NNS all RB dashed VVN , , and CC death NN , , that WDT is VBZ so RB far RB off RP to TO the DT young JJ , , had VHD moved VVN nearer JJR by IN fifty CD years NNS was VBD moving VVG a DT year NN nearer JJR every DT minute NN . SENT We PP are VBP on IN a DT lee JJ shore NN , , Elzevir NP shouted VVD . SENT and CC I PP looked VVD and CC knew VVD what WP the DT white JJ fringe NN was VBD , , and CC that IN we PP should MD be VB in IN the DT breakers NNS in IN half PDT an DT hour NN . SENT What WP a DT whirl NN of IN wind NN and CC wave NN and CC sea NN , , what WP a DT whirl NN of IN thought NN and CC wild JJ conjecture NN What WP was VBD that DT land NN to TO which WDT we PP were VBD drifting VVG Was VBD it PP cliff NN with IN deep JJ water NN and CC iron NN face NN , , where WRB a DT good JJ ship NN is VBZ shattered VVN at IN a DT blow NN , , and CC death NN comes VVZ like IN a DT thunder NN clap NN . SENT Or CC was VBD it PP shelving VVG sand NN , , where WRB there EX is VBZ stranding VVG , , and CC the DT pound NN , , pound NN , , pound NN of IN the DT waves NNS for IN howls NNS , , before IN she PP goes VVZ to TO pieces NNS and CC all DT is VBZ over RB . SENT We PP were VBD in IN a DT bay NN , , for IN there EX was VBD the DT long JJ white JJ crescent NN of IN surf NN reaching VVG far RB away RB on IN either DT side NN , , till IN it PP was VBD lost VVN in IN the DT dusk NN , , and CC the DT brig NN helpless JJ in IN the DT midst NN of IN it PP . SENT Elzevir NP had VHD hold NN of IN my PP$ arm NN , , and CC gripped VVD it PP hard JJ as IN he PP looked VVD to TO larboard NN . SENT I PP followed VVD his PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC where WRB one CD horn NN of IN the DT white JJ crescent NN faded VVN into IN the DT mist NN , , caught VVD a DT dark JJ shadow NN in IN the DT air NN , , and CC knew VVD it PP was VBD high JJ land NN looming VVG behind RB . SENT And CC then RB the DT murk NN and CC driving NN rain NN lifted VVD ever RB so RB little JJ , , and CC as IN it PP were VBD only RB for IN that DT purpose NN . SENT and CC we PP saw VVD a DT misty JJ bluff NN slope NN down RB into IN the DT sea NN , , like IN the DT long JJ head NN of IN a DT basking VVG alligator NN poised VVN upon IN the DT water NN , , and CC stared VVD into IN each DT other's JJ eyes NNS , , and CC cried VVD together RB , , The DT Snout NN . SENT It PP had VHD vanished VVN almost RB before IN it PP was VBD seen VVN , , and CC yet RB we PP knew VVD there EX was VBD no DT mistake NN . SENT it PP was VBD the DT Snout NN that WDT was VBD there RB looming VVG behind IN the DT moving VVG rack NN , , and CC we PP were VBD in IN Moonfleet NP Bay NP . SENT Oh UH , , chat VV a DT rush NN of IN thought NN then RB came VVD , , dazing VVG me PP with IN its PP$ sweet JJ bitterness NN . SENT to TO think VV that IN after IN all PDT these DT weary JJ years NNS of IN prison NN and CC exile NN we PP had VHD come VVN back RB to TO Moonfleet NP . SENT We PP were VBD so RB near JJ to TO all DT we PP loved VVD , , so RB near IN only RB a DT mile NN of IN broken JJ water NN and CC yet RB so RB far RB , , for IN death NN lay VVD between IN , , and CC we PP had VHD come VVN back RB to TO Moonfleet NP to TO die VV . SENT There EX was VBD a DT change NN came VVD over IN Elzevir's NP features NNS when WRB he PP saw VVD the DT Snout NN . SENT his PP$ face NN had VHD lost VVN its PP$ sadness NN and CC wore VVD a DT look NN of IN sober JJ happiness NN . SENT He PP put VVD his PP$ mouth NN close NN to TO my PP$ ear NN and CC said VVD . SENT There EX is VBZ some DT strange JJ leading JJ hand NN has VHZ brought VVN us PP home NN at IN last JJ , , and CC I PP had VHD rather RB drown VV on IN Moonfleet NP Beach NP than IN live JJ in IN prison NN any DT more JJR , , and CC drown VV we PP must MD within IN an DT hour NN . SENT Yet RB we PP will MD play VV the DT man NN , , and CC make VV a DT fight NN for IN life NN . SENT And CC then RB , , as RB if IN gathering VVG together RB all PDT his PP$ force NN . SENT We PP have VHP weathered VVN bad JJ times NNS together RB , , and CC who WP knows VVZ but CC we PP shall MD weather VV this DT . SENT The DT other JJ prisoners NNS were VBD on IN deck NN now RB , , and CC had VHD found VVN their PP$ way NN aft JJ . SENT They PP were VBD wild JJ with IN fear NN , , being NN landsmen NNS and CC never RB having VHG seen VVN an DT angry JJ sea NN , , and CC indeed RB that DT sea NN might MD have VH frighted JJ sailors NNS too RB . SENT So RB they PP stumbled VVD along RB drenched VVN with IN the DT waves NNS , , and CC clustered VVN round NN Elzevir NP , , for IN they PP looked VVD on IN him PP as IN a DT leader NN , , because IN he PP knew VVD the DT ways NNS of IN the DT sea NN and CC was VBD the DT only JJ one CD left VVD calm JJ in IN this DT dreadful JJ strait NN . SENT It PP was VBD plain JJ that IN when WRB the DT Dutch JJ crew NN found VVD they PP were VBD embayed VVN , , and CC that IN the DT ship NN must MD drift VV into IN the DT breakers NNS , , they PP had VHD taken VVN to TO the DT boats NNS , , for IN gig NN and CC jolly JJ boat NN were VBD gone VVN and CC only RB the DT pinnace NN left VVD amidships RB . SENT Twas NNS too RB heavy JJ a DT boat NN perhaps RB for IN them PP to TO have VH got VVN out RP in IN such PDT a DT fearful JJ sea NN . SENT but CC there RB it PP lay VVD , , and CC it PP was VBD to TO that IN the DT prisoners NNS turned VVD their PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Some DT had VHD hold NN of IN Elzevir's NP arms NNS , , some DT fell VVD upon IN the DT deck NN and CC caught VVD him PP by IN the DT knees NNS , , beseeching VVG him PP to TO show VV them PP how WRB to TO get VV the DT pinnace NN out RP . SENT Then RB he PP spoke VVD out RP , , shouting VVG to TO make VV them PP hear VV . SENT Friends NNS , , any DT man NN that WDT takes VVZ to TO boat NN is VBZ lost VVN . SENT I PP know VVP this DT bay NN and CC know VV this DT beach NN , , and CC was VBD indeed RB born VVN hereabouts RB , , but CC never RB knew VVD a DT boat NN come VVN to TO land VV in IN such PDT a DT sea NN , , save VV bottom NN uppermost RB . SENT So RB if IN you PP want VVP my PP$ counsel NN , , there RB you PP have VHP it PP , , namely RB , , to TO stick VV by IN the DT ship NN . SENT In IN half PDT an DT hour NN we PP shall MD be VB in IN the DT breakers NNS . SENT and CC I PP will MD put VV the DT helm NN up RP and CC try VV to TO head VV the DT brig NN bows VVZ on IN to TO the DT beach NN . SENT so RB every DT man NN will MD have VH a DT chance NN to TO fight VV for IN his PP$ own JJ life NN , , and CC God NP have VHP mercy NN on IN those DT that WDT drown VV . SENT I PP knew VVD what WP he PP said VVD was VBD the DT truth NN , , and CC there EX was VBD nothing NN for IN it PP but CC to TO stick VV to TO the DT ship NN , , though IN that WDT was VBD small JJ chance NN enough RB . SENT but CC those DT poor JJ , , fear VVP demented JJ souls NNS would MD have VH nothing NN of IN his PP$ advice NN now RB twas NNS given VVN , , and CC must MD needs NNS go VV for IN the DT boat NN . SENT Then RB some DT came VVD up RP from IN below IN who WP had VHD been VBN in IN the DT spirit NN room NN and CC were VBD full JJ of IN drink NN and CC drink NN courage NN , , and CC heartened VVN on IN the DT rest NN , , saying VVG they PP would MD have VH the DT pinnace NN out RP , , and CC every DT soul NN should MD be VB saved VVN . SENT Indeed RB , , Fate NP seemed VVD to TO point VV them PP that IN road NN , , for IN a DT heavier JJR sea NN than IN any DT came VVD on IN board NN , , and CC cleared VVD away RP a DT great JJ piece NN of IN larboard JJ bulwarks NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN working VVG loose RB , , and CC made VVD , , as IN it PP were VBD , , a DT clear JJ launching VVG way NN for IN the DT boat NN . SENT Again RB did VVD Elzevir NP try VVP to TO prevail VV with IN them PP to TO stand VV by IN the DT ship NN , , but CC they PP turned VVD away RB and CC all RB made VVN for IN the DT pinnace NN . SENT It PP lay VVD amidships RB and CC was VBD a DT heavy JJ boat NN enough RB , , but CC with IN so RB many JJ hands NNS to TO help VV they PP got VVD it PP to TO the DT broken JJ bulwarks NNS . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP , , seeing VVG they PP would MD have VH it PP out RB at IN any DT price NN , , showed VVD them PP how WRB to TO take VV advantage NN of IN the DT sea NN , , and CC shifted VVD the DT helm NN a DT little JJ till IN the DT Aurungzebe NP fell VVD off RP to TO larboard NN , , and CC put VVD the DT gap NN in IN the DT bulwarks NNS on IN the DT lee NN . SENT So RB in IN a DT few JJ minutes NNS there RB it PP lay VVD at IN a DT rope's JJ end NN on IN the DT sheltered JJ side NN , , deep RB laden JJ with IN thirty CD men NNS , , who WP were VBD ill RB found VVN with IN oars NNS , , and CC much RB worse RBR found VVN with IN skill NN to TO use VV them PP . SENT There EX were VBD one CD or CC two CD , , before IN they PP left VVD , , shouted VVD to TO Elzevir NP and CC me PP to TO try VV to TO make VV us PP follow VV then RB . SENT partly RB , , I PP think VVP , , because IN they PP really RB liked VVD Elzevir NP , , and CC partly RB that IN they PP might MD have VH a DT sailor NN in IN the DT boat NN to TO direct VV them PP . SENT but CC the DT others NNS cast VVD off RP and CC left VVD us PP with IN a DT curse NN , , saying VVG that IN we PP might MD go VV and CC drown VV for IN obstinate JJ Englishmen NNS . SENT So IN we PP two NN were VBD left VVN alone RB on IN the DT brig NN , , which WDT kept VVD drifting VVG backwards RB slowly RB . SENT but CC the DT pinnace NN was VBD soon RB lost VVN to TO sight NN , , though IN we PP saw VVD that IN they PP were VBD rowing NN wild JJ as IN soon RB as IN she PP passed VVD out RP of IN the DT shelter NN of IN the DT ship NN , , and CC that IN they PP had VHD much JJ ado NN to TO keep VV her PP$ head NN to TO the DT sea NN . SENT Then RB Elzevir NP went VVD to TO the DT kicking VVG wheel NN , , and CC beckoned VVD me PP to TO help VV him PP , , and CC between IN us PP we PP put VVD the DT helm NN hard RB up RB . SENT I PP saw VVD then RB that IN he PP had VHD given VVN up RP all DT hope NN of IN the DT wind NN shifting VVG , , and CC was VBD trying VVG to TO run VV her PP$ dead NN for IN the DT beach NN . SENT She PP was VBD broached VVN to TO with IN her PP$ bows NNS in IN the DT wind NN , , but CC gradually RB paid VVN off RP as IN the DT staysail NN filled VVN , , and CC so RB she PP headed VVD straight RB for IN shore NN . SENT The DT November NP night NN had VHD fallen VVN , , and CC it PP was VBD very RB dark JJ , , only RB the DT white JJ fringe NN of IN the DT breakers NNS could MD be VB seen VVN , , and CC grew VVD plainer JJR as IN we PP drew VVD closer RBR to TO it PP . SENT The DT wind NN was VBD blowing VVG fiercer JJR than IN ever RB , , and CC the DT waves NNS broke VVD more JJR fiercely RB nearer JJR the DT shore NN . SENT They PP had VHD lost VVN their PP$ dirty JJ yellow JJ colour NN when WRB the DT light NN died VVD , , and CC were VBD rolling VVG after IN us PP like VVP great JJ black JJ mountains NNS , , with IN a DT combing VVG white JJ top NN that WDT seemed VVD as RB if IN they PP must MD overwhelm VV us PP every DT minute NN . SENT Twice RB they PP pooped VVD us PP , , and CC we PP were VBD up RP to TO our PP$ waists NNS in IN icy JJ water NN , , but CC still RB held VVN to TO the DT wheel NN for IN our PP$ lives NNS . SENT The DT white JJ line NN was VBD nearer JJR to TO us PP now RB , , and CC above IN all PDT the DT rage NN of IN wind NN and CC sea NN I PP could MD hear VV the DT awful JJ roar NN of IN the DT under IN tow RB sucking VVG back RB the DT pebbles NNS on IN the DT beach NN . SENT The DT last JJ time NN I PP could MD remember VV hearing VVG that DT roar NN was VBD when WRB I PP lay VVD , , as IN a DT boy NN , , one CD summer's NNS night NN twixt NN sleep NN and CC waking VVG , , in IN the DT little JJ white JJ washed VVN bedroom NN at IN my PP$ aunt's NNS . SENT and CC I PP wondered VVD now RB if IN any DT sat VVN before IN their PP$ inland RB hearths NNS this DT night NN , , and CC hearing NN that IN far RB distant JJ roar NN , , would MD throw VV another DT log NN on IN the DT fire NN , , and CC thank VV God NP they PP were VBD not RB fighting VVG for IN their PP$ lives NNS in IN Moonfleet NP Bay NP . SENT I PP could MD picture VVP all DT that WDT was VBD going VVG on IN this DT night NN on IN the DT beach NN how WRB Ratsey NP and CC the DT landers NNS would MD have VH sighted VVN the DT Aurungzebe NP , , perhaps RB at IN noon NN , , perhaps RB before RB , , and CC knew VVD she PP was VBD embayed VVN , , and CC nothing NN could MD save VV her PP but CC the DT wind NN drawing VVG to TO east JJ . SENT But CC the DT wind NN would MD hold VV pinned VVN in IN the DT south NN , , and CC they PP would MD see VV sail NN after IN sail NN blown VVN off IN her PP , , and CC watch VV her PP wear VV and CC wear VV , , and CC every DT time NN come VVP nearer JJR in IN . SENT and CC the DT talk NN would MD run VV through IN the DT street NN that IN there EX was VBD a DT ship NN could MD not RB weather VV the DT Snout NN , , and CC must MD come VV ashore RB by IN sundown NN . SENT Then RB half PDT the DT village NN would MD be VB gathered VVN on IN the DT beach NN , , with IN the DT men NNS ready JJ to TO risk VV their PP$ lives NNS for IN ours PP , , and CC in IN no DT wise JJ wishing VVG for IN the DT ship NN to TO be VB wrecked VVD . SENT yet RB anxious JJ not RB to TO lose VV their PP$ chance NN of IN booty NN , , if IN Providence NP should MD rule VV that DT wrecked VVD she PP must MD be VB . SENT And CC I PP knew VVD Ratsey NP would MD be VB there RB , , and CC Damen NP , , Tewkesbury NP , , and CC Laver NP , , and CC like IN enough JJ Parson NP Glennie NP , , and CC perhaps RB and CC at IN that IN perhaps RB , , my PP$ thoughts NNS came VVD back RB to TO where WRB we PP were VBD , , for IN I PP heard VVD Elzevir NP speaking VVG to TO me PP . SENT Look VV , , he PP said VVD , , there's RB a DT light NN . SENT Twas NP but CC the DT faintest JJS twinkle NN , , or CC not RB even RB that IN . SENT only JJ something NN that WDT told VVD there EX was VBD a DT light NN behind IN drift NN and CC darkness NN . SENT It PP grew VVD clearer JJR as IN we PP looked VVD at IN it PP , , and CC again RB was VBD lost VVN in IN the DT mirk NN , , and CC then RB Elzevir NP said VVD , , Maskew's NP Match NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT long RB forgotten VVN name NN that WDT came VVD to TO me PP from IN so RB far RB off RP , , down RB such JJ long JJ alleys NNS of IN the DT memory NN , , that WDT I PP had VHD , , as IN it PP were VBD , , to TO grope VV and CC grapple VV with IN it PP to TO know VV what WP it PP should MD mean VV . SENT Then RB it PP all RB came VVD back RB , , and CC I PP was VBD a DT boy NN again RB on IN the DT trawler NN , , creeping VVG shorewards NNS in IN the DT light JJ breeze NN of IN an DT August NP night NN , , and CC watching VVG that DT friendly JJ twinkle NN from IN the DT Manor NP woods NNS above IN the DT village NN . SENT Had VHD she PP not RB promised VVD she PP would MD keep VV that DT lamp NN alight JJ to TO guide VV all DT sailors NNS every DT night NN till IN I PP came VVD back RB again RB . SENT was VBD she PP not RB waiting VVG still RB for IN me PP , , was VBD I PP not RB coming VVG back RB to TO her PP now RB . SENT But CC what WP a DT coming JJ back NN . SENT No DT more JJR a DT boy NN , , not RB on IN an DT August NP night NN , , but CC broken VVN , , branded VVD convict VV in IN the DT November NP gale NN . SENT Twas NNS well RB , , indeed RB , , there EX was VBD between IN us PP that IN white JJ fringe NN of IN death NN , , that WDT she PP might MD never RB see VV what WP I PP had VHD fallen VVN to TO . SENT Twas NNS likely JJ Elzevir NP had VHD something NN of IN the DT same JJ thoughts NNS , , for IN he PP spoke VVD again RB , , forgetting VVG perhaps RB that IN I PP was VBD man NN now RB , , and CC no DT longer JJR boy NN , , and CC using VVG a DT name NN he PP had VHD not RB used VVN for IN years NNS . SENT Johnnie NP , , he PP said VVD , , I PP am VBP cold JJ and CC sore JJ downhearted JJ . SENT In IN ten CD minutes NNS we PP shall MD be VB in IN the DT surf NN . SENT Go VV down RB to TO the DT spirit NN locker NN , , drink NN thyself NN and CC bring VV me PP up RP a DT bottle NN here RB . SENT We PP shall MD both CC need VV a DT young JJ man's NN strength NN , , and CC I PP have VHP not RB got VVN it PP any DT more RBR . SENT I PP did VVD as IN he PP bid VVD me PP , , and CC found VVD the DT locker NN though IN the DT cabin NN was VBD all RB awash JJ , , and CC having VHG drunk JJ myself PP took VVD him PP the DT bottle NN back RB . SENT Twas NP good JJ Hollands NPS enough RB , , being NN from IN the DT captain's JJ own JJ store NN , , but CC nothing NN to TO the DT old JJ Ararat NP milk NN of IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT Elzevir NP took VVD a DT pull NN at IN it PP , , and CC then RB flung VVD the DT bottle NN away RB . SENT Tis NNS sound VVP liquor NN , , he PP laughed VVD , , and CC good JJ for IN autumn NN chills NNS , , as IN Ratsey NP would MD have VH said VVD . SENT We PP were VBD very RB near IN the DT white JJ fringe NN now RB , , and CC the DT waves NNS followed VVD us PP higher JJR and CC more RBR curling VVG Then RB there EX was VBD a DT sickly JJ wan JJ glow NN that WDT spread VVD itself PP through IN the DT watery JJ air NN in IN front NN of IN us PP , , and CC I PP knew VVD that IN they PP were VBD burning VVG a DT blue JJ light NN on IN the DT beach NN . SENT They PP would MD all RB be VB there RB waiting VVG for IN us PP , , though IN we PP could MD not RB see VV them PP , , and CC they PP did VVD not RB know VV that IN there EX were VBD only RB two CD men NNS that IN they PP were VBD signalling VVG to TO , , and CC those DT two CD Moonfleet NP born VVN . SENT They PP burn VVP that DT light NN in IN Moonfleet NP Bay NP just RB where WRB a DT little JJ streak NN of IN clay NN crops NNS out RB beneath IN the DT pebbles NNS , , and CC if IN a DT vessel NN can MD make VV that DT spot NN she PP gets VVZ a DT softer JJR bottom NN . SENT So RB we PP put VVD the DT wheel NN over IN a DT bit NN , , and CC set VVD her PP$ straight JJ for IN the DT flare NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT deafening VVG noise NN as IN we PP came VVD near IN the DT shore NN , , the DT shrieking VVG of IN the DT wind NN in IN the DT rigging NN , , the DT crash NN of IN the DT combing VVG seas NNS , , and CC over IN all PDT the DT awful JJ grinding VVG roar NN of IN the DT under IN tow RB sucking VVG down RP the DT pebbles NNS . SENT It PP is VBZ coming VVG now RB , , Elzevir NP said VVD . SENT and CC I PP could MD see VV dim JJ figures NNS moving VVG in IN the DT misty JJ glare NN from IN the DT blue JJ light NN . SENT and CC then RB , , just RB as IN the DT Aurungzebe NP was VBD making VVG fair JJ for IN the DT signal NN , , a DT monstrous JJ combing VVG sea NN pooped VVD her PP and CC washed VVD us PP both CC from IN the DT wheel NN , , forward RB in IN a DT swirling JJ flood NN . SENT We PP grasped VVD at IN anything NN we PP could MD , , and CC so RB brought VVD up RB bruised VVN and CC half NN drowned VVN in IN the DT fore NN chains NNS . SENT but CC as IN the DT wheel NN ran VVD free JJ , , another DT sea NN struck VVD her PP and CC slewed JJ her PP$ round NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT second JJ while IN the DT water NN seemed VVD over RP , , under IN , , and CC on IN every DT side NN , , and CC then RB the DT Aurungzebe NP went VVD broadside NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN , , with IN a DT noise NN like IN thunder NN and CC a DT blow NN that WDT stunned VVD us PP . SENT I PP have VHP seen VVN ships NNS come VVP ashore RB in IN that DT same JJ place NN before IN and CC since IN , , and CC bump VV on RP and CC off RP with IN every DT wave NN , , till IN the DT stout JJ balks NNS could MD stand VV the DT pounding VVG no RB more JJR and CC parted VVD . SENT But CC twas NNS not RB so RB with IN our PP$ poor JJ brig NN , , for IN after IN that DT first JJ fearful JJ shock NN she PP never RB moved VVD again RB , , being VBG flung VVN so IN firm NN upon IN the DT beach NN by IN one CD great JJ swamping VVG wave NN that IN never RB another DT had VHD power NN to TO uproot VV her PP . SENT Only RB she PP careened VVD over IN beachwards NNS , , turning VVG herself PP away RP from IN the DT seas NNS , , as IN a DT child NN bows VVZ his PP$ head NN to TO escape VV a DT cruel JJ master's NN ferule NN , , and CC then RB her PP$ masts NNS broke VVD off RP first JJ the DT fore NN and CC then RB the DT main JJ , , with IN a DT splitting JJ crash NN that WDT made VVD itself PP heard VVD above IN all DT . SENT We PP were VBD on IN the DT lee JJ side NN underneath IN the DT shelter NN of IN the DT deck NN house NN clinging VVG to TO the DT shrouds NNS , , now RB up RB to TO our PP$ knees NNS in IN water NN as IN the DT wave NN came VVD on IN , , now RB left VVN high JJ and CC dry VV when WRB it PP went VVD back RB . SENT The DT blue JJ light NN was VBD still RB burning VVG , , but CC the DT ship NN was VBD beached VVN a DT little JJ to TO the DT right NN of IN it PP , , and CC the DT dim JJ group NN of IN fishermen NNS had VHD moved VVN up RP along IN the DT beach NN till IN they PP were VBD opposite JJ us PP . SENT Thus RB we PP were VBD but CC a DT hundred CD feet NNS distant JJ from IN them PP , , but CC twas NNS the DT interval NN of IN death NN and CC life NN , , for IN between IN us PP and CC the DT shore NN was VBD a DT maddened VVN race NN of IN seething JJ water NN , , white JJ foaming VVG waves NNS that WDT leapt VVD up RP from IN all DT sides NNS against IN our PP$ broken JJ bulwarks NNS , , or CC sucked VVD back RB the DT pebbles NNS with IN a DT grinding VVG roar NN till IN they PP left VVD the DT beach NN nearly RB dry JJ . SENT We PP stood VVD there RB for IN a DT minute NN hanging VVG on IN , , and CC waiting VVG for IN resolution NN to TO come VV back RB to TO us PP after IN the DT shock NN of IN grounding NN . SENT On IN the DT weather NN side NN the DT seas NNS struck VVD and CC curled VVD over IN the DT brig NN with IN a DT noise NN like IN thunder NN , , and CC the DT force NN of IN countless JJ tons NNS . SENT They PP came VVD over IN the DT top NN of IN the DT deck NN house NN in IN a DT cataract NN of IN solid JJ water NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT crash NN , , crash NN , , crash NN of IN rending VVG wood NN , , as IN plank NN after IN plank NN gave VVD way NN before IN that DT stern JJ assault NN . SENT We PP could MD feel VV the DT deck NN house VV itself PP quiver VV , , and CC shake VV . SENT again RB as IN we PP stood VVD with IN our PP$ backs NNS against IN it PP , , and CC at IN last JJ it PP moved VVD so RB much RB that IN we PP knew VVD it PP must MD soon RB be VB washed VVN over RP on IN us PP . SENT The DT moment NN had VHD come VVN . SENT We PP must MD go VV after IN the DT next JJ big JJ wave NN runs VVZ back RB , , Elzevir NP shouted VVD . SENT Jump VV when WRB I PP give VVP the DT word NN , , and CC get VV as RB far RB up IN the DT pebbles NNS as IN you PP can MD before IN the DT next JJ comes VVZ in IN . SENT they PP will MD throw VV us PP a DT rope's JJ end NN to TO catch VV . SENT so RB now RB good JJ bye NN , , John NP , , and CC God NP save VV us PP both DT . SENT I PP wrung VVD his PP$ hand NN , , and CC took VVD off RP my PP$ convict JJ clothes NNS , , keeping VVG my PP$ boots NNS on IN to TO meet VV the DT pebbles NNS , , and CC was VBD so RB cold JJ that IN I PP almost RB longed VVD for IN the DT surf NN . SENT Then RB we PP stood VVD waiting VVG side NN by IN side NN till IN a DT great JJ wave NN came VVD in IN , , turning VVG the DT space NN twixt NN ship NN and CC shore VV into IN a DT boiling VVG caldron NN . SENT a DT minute NN later JJR twas NNS all RB sucked VVD back RB again RB with IN a DT roar NN , , and CC we PP jumped VVD . SENT I PP fell VVD on IN hands NNS and CC feet NNS where WRB the DT water NN was VBD a DT yard NN deep RB under IN the DT ship NN , , but CC got VVD my PP$ footing NN and CC floundered VVN through IN the DT slop NN , , in IN a DT desperate JJ struggle NN to TO climb VV as IN high NN as RB might MD be VB on IN the DT beach NN before IN the DT next JJ wave NN came VVD in IN . SENT I PP saw VVD the DT string NN of IN men NNS lashed VVD together RB and CC reaching VVG down RP as RB far RB as IN man NN might NN , , to TO save VV any DT that WDT came VVD through IN the DT surf NN and CC heard VVD them PP shout VVP to TO cheer VV us PP , , and CC marked VVD a DT coil NN of IN rope NN flung VVN out RP . SENT Elzevir NN was VBD by IN my PP$ side NN and CC saw VVD it PP too RB , , and CC we PP both CC kept VVD our PP$ feet NNS and CC plunged VVD forward RB through IN the DT quivering VVG slack NN water NN . SENT but CC then RB there RB came VVD an DT awful JJ thunder NN behind RB , , the DT crash NN of IN the DT sea NN over IN the DT wreck NN , , and CC we PP knew VVD that IN another DT mountain NN wave NN was VBD on IN our PP$ heels NNS . SENT It PP came VVD in IN with IN a DT swishing VVG roar NN , , a DT rush NN and CC rise NN of IN furious JJ water NN that WDT swept VVD us PP like IN corks NNS up IN the DT beach NN , , till IN we PP were VBD within IN touch NN of IN the DT rope's JJ end NN , , and CC the DT men NNS shouted VVD again RB to TO hearten VV us PP as IN they PP flung VVD it PP out RP . SENT Elzevir NP seized VVD it PP with IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN and CC reached VVD out RP his PP$ right NN to TO me PP . SENT Our PP$ fingers NNS touched VVD , , and CC in IN that DT very JJ moment NN the DT wave NN fell VVD instantly RB , , with IN an DT awful JJ suck VV , , and CC I PP was VBD swept VVN down RP the DT beach NN again RB . SENT Yet RB the DT under IN tow NN took VVD me PP not RB back RB to TO sea NN , , for IN amid IN the DT floating JJ wreckage NN floated VVD the DT shattered JJ maintop NN , , and CC in IN the DT truck NN of IN that DT great JJ spar NN I PP caught VVD , , and CC so RB was VBD left VVN with IN it PP upon IN the DT beach NN thirty CD paces NNS from IN the DT men NNS and CC Elzevir NP . SENT Then RB he PP left VVD his PP$ own JJ assured JJ salvation NN , , namely RB the DT rope NN , , and CC strode VVD down RB again RB into IN the DT very JJ jaws NNS of IN death NN to TO catch VV me PP by IN the DT hand NN and CC set VV me PP on IN my PP$ feet NNS . SENT Sight NN and CC breath NN were VBD failing VVG me PP . SENT I PP was VBD numb JJ with IN cold JJ and CC half JJ dead NN from IN the DT buffeting VVG of IN the DT sea NN . SENT yet RB his PP$ giant JJ strength NN was VBD powerful JJ to TO save VV me PP then RB , , as IN it PP had VHD saved VVN me PP before RB . SENT So RB when WRB we PP heard VVD once RB more RBR the DT warning NN crash NN and CC thunder NN of IN the DT returning VVG wave NN we PP were VBD but CC a DT fathom NN distant JJ from IN the DT rope NN . SENT Take VV heart NN , , lad NN , , he PP cried VVD . SENT tis NNS now RB or CC never RB , , and CC as IN the DT water NN reached VVD our PP$ breasts NNS gave VVD me PP a DT fierce JJ shove VV forward RB with IN his PP$ hands NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT roar NN of IN water NN in IN my PP$ ears NNS , , with IN a DT great JJ shouting NN of IN the DT men NNS upon IN the DT beach NN , , and CC then RB I PP caught VVD the DT rope NN . SENT On IN The DT Beach NP Toll NP for IN the DT brave JJ , , The DT grave NN that WDT are VBP no RB more RBR . SENT All DT sunk VVN beneath IN the DT wave NN Fast JJ by IN their PP$ native NN shore VV Cowper NP The DT night NN was VBD cold JJ , , and CC I PP had VHD nothing NN on IN me PP save VV breeches NNS and CC boots NNS , , and CC those DT drenched VVN with IN the DT sea NN , , and CC had VHD been VBN wrestling VVG with IN the DT surf NN so RB long RB that IN there EX was VBD little RB left VVN in IN me PP . SENT Yet RB once RB I PP clutched VVD the DT rope NN I PP clung VVD to TO it PP for IN very JJ life NN , , and CC in IN a DT minute NN found VVD myself PP in IN the DT midst NN of IN the DT beachmen NNS . SENT I PP heard VVD them PP shout VVP again RB , , and CC felt VVD strong JJ hands NNS seize VVP me PP , , bat NN could MD not RB see VV their PP$ faces NNS for IN a DT mist NN that WDT swam VVD before IN my PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC could MD not RB speak VV because IN my PP$ throat NN and CC tongue NN were VBD cracked VVN with IN the DT salt NN water NN , , and CC the DT voice NN would MD not RB come VV . SENT There EX was VBD a DT crowd NN about IN me PP of IN men NNS and CC some DT women NNS , , and CC I PP spread VVD out RP my PP$ hands NNS , , blindly RB , , to TO catch VV hold VV of IN them PP , , but CC my PP$ knees NNS failed VVD and CC let VVD me PP down RP upon IN the DT beach NN . SENT And CC after IN that WDT I PP remember VVP only RB having VHG coats NNS flung VVN over IN me PP , , and CC being VBG carried VVN off RP out IN of IN the DT wind NN , , and CC laid VVD in IN warmest JJS blankets NNS before IN a DT fire NN . SENT I PP was VBD numb JJ with IN the DT cold NN , , my PP$ hair NN was VBD matted VVN with IN the DT salt NN , , and CC my PP$ flesh NN white NN and CC shrivelled VVD , , but CC they PP forced VVD liquor NN into IN my PP$ mouth NN , , and CC so RB I PP lay VVD in IN drowsy JJ content NN till IN utter JJ weariness NN bound VVN me PP in IN sleep NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT deep JJ and CC dreamless JJ sleep NN for IN hours NNS , , and CC when WRB it PP left VVD me PP , , gently RB and CC as RB it PP were VBD inch NN by IN inch NN , , I PP found VVD I PP was VBD still RB lying VVG wrapped VVN in IN blankets NNS by IN the DT fire NN . SENT Oh UH , , what WP a DT vast JJ and CC infinite JJ peace NN was VBD that IN , , to TO lie VV there RB half RB asleep JJ , , yet RB wake NN enough RB to TO know VV that IN I PP had VHD slipped VVN my PP$ prison NN and CC the DT pains NNS of IN death NN , , and CC was VBD a DT free JJ man NN here RB in IN my PP$ native JJ place NN . SENT At IN last JJ I NN shifted VVD myself PP a DT little JJ , , growing VVG more RBR awake JJ . SENT and CC opening VVG my PP$ eyes NNS saw VVD I PP was VBD not RB alone RB , , for IN two CD men NNS sat VVN at IN a DT table NN by IN me PP with IN glasses NNS and CC a DT bottle NN before IN them PP . SENT He PP is VBZ coming VVG to TO , , said VVD one CD , , and CC may MD live VV yet RB to TO tell VV us PP who WP he PP is VBZ , , and CC from IN what WP port NN his PP$ craft NN sailed VVD . SENT There EX has VHZ been VBN many JJ a DT craft NN , , the DT other JJ said VVD , , has VHZ sailed VVD for IN many JJ a DT port NN , , and CC made VVD this DT beach NN her PP$ last JJ . SENT and CC many JJ an DT honest JJ man NN has VHZ landed VVN on IN it PP , , and CC never RB one PP alive JJ in IN such PDT a DT sea NN . SENT Nor CC would MD this DT one NN be VB living VVG either RB , , if IN it PP had VHD not RB been VBN for IN that DT other JJ brave JJ heart NN to TO stand VV by IN and CC save VV him PP . SENT Brave JJ heart NN , , brave JJ heart NN , , he PP said VVD over RP to TO himself PP . SENT Here RB , , pass VV me PP the DT bottle NN or CC I PP shall MD get VV the DT vapours NNS . SENT Tis NNS good JJ against IN these DT early JJ chills NNS , , and CC I PP have VHP not RB been VBN in IN this DT place NN for IN ten CD years NNS past JJ , , since IN poor JJ Elzevir NP was VBD cut VVN adrift RB . SENT I PP could MD not RB see VV the DT speaker's NNS face VVP from IN where WRB I PP lay VVD upon IN the DT floor NN , , yet RB seemed VVD to TO know VV his PP$ voice NN . SENT and CC so RB was VBD fumbling VVG in IN my PP$ weakened JJ mind NN to TO put VV a DT name NN to TO it PP , , when WRB he PP spoke VVD of IN Elzevir NP , , and CC sent VVD my PP$ thoughts NNS flying VVG elsewhere RB . SENT Elzevir NP , , I PP said VVD , , where WRB is VBZ Elzevir NP . SENT and CC sat VVD up RP to TO look VV round NN , , expecting VVG to TO see VV him PP lying VVG near IN me PP , , and CC remembering VVG the DT wreck NN more RBR clearly RB now RB , , and CC how WRB he PP had VHD saved VVN me PP with IN that DT last JJ shove VV forward RB on IN the DT beach NN . SENT But CC he PP was VBD not RB to TO be VB seen VVN , , and CC so RB I PP guessed VVD that IN his PP$ great JJ strength NN had VHD brought VVN him PP round VVP quicker RBR than IN had VHD my PP$ youth NN , , and CC that IN he PP was VBD gone VVN back RB to TO the DT beach NN . SENT Hush NP , , said VVD one CD of IN the DT men NNS at IN the DT table NN , , lie VVP down RP and CC get VV to TO sleep VV again RB . SENT and CC then RB he PP added VVD , , speaking VVG to TO his PP$ comrade NN . SENT His PP$ brain NN is VBZ wandering VVG yet RB . SENT do VV you PP see VV how WRB he PP has VHZ caught VVN up RP my PP$ words NNS about IN Elzevir NP . SENT No RB , , I PP struck VVD in IN , , my PP$ head NN is VBZ clear JJ enough RB . SENT I PP am VBP speaking VVG of IN Elzevir NP Block NP . SENT I PP pray VV you PP tell VV me PP where WRB he PP is VBZ . SENT Is VBZ he PP well RB again RB . SENT They PP got VVD up RP and CC stared VVD at IN one CD another DT and CC at IN me PP , , when WRB I PP named VVD Elzevir NP Block NP , , and CC then RB I PP knew VVD the DT one NN that WDT spoke VVD for IN Master NP Ratsey NP only RB greyer JJR than IN he PP was VBD . SENT Who WP are VBP you PP . SENT he PP cried VVD , , who WP talk VVP of IN Elzevir NP Block NP . SENT Do VV you PP not RB know VVP me PP , , Master NP Ratsey NP . SENT and CC I PP looked VVD full JJ in IN his PP$ face NN . SENT I PP am VBP John NP Trenchard NP , , who WP left VVD you PP so RB long RB ago RB . SENT I PP pray VV you PP tell VV me PP where WRB is VBZ Master NP Block NP . SENT Master NP Ratsey NP looked VVD as IN if IN he PP had VHD seen VVN a DT ghost NN , , and CC was VBD struck VVN dumb JJ at IN first JJ . SENT but CC then RB ran VVD up RP and CC shook VVD me PP by IN the DT hand NN so RB warmly RB that IN I PP fell VVD back RB again RB on IN my PP$ pillow NN , , while IN he PP poured VVD out RP questions NNS in IN a DT flood NN . SENT How WRB had VHD I PP fared VVD , , where WRB had VHD I PP been VBN , , whence RB had VHD I PP come VVN . SENT until IN I PP stopped VVD him PP , , saying VVG . SENT Softly RB , , kind NN friend NN , , and CC I PP will MD answer VV . SENT only RB tell VV me PP first RB , , where WRB is VBZ Master NP Elzevir NP . SENT Nay RB , , that IN I PP cannot NN say VVP , , he PP answered VVD , , for IN never RB a DT soul NN has VHZ set VVN eyes NNS on IN Elzevir NP since IN that DT summer NN morning NN we PP put VVD thee NP and CC him PP ashore RB at IN Newport NP . SENT Oh UH , , fool VV me PP not RB . SENT I PP cried VVD out RP , , chafing VVG at IN his PP$ excuses NNS . SENT I PP am VBP not RB wandering VVG now RB . SENT Twas NP Elzevir NP that WDT saved VVD me PP in IN the DT surf NN last JJ night NN . SENT Twas NP he PP that RB landed VVD with IN me PP . SENT There EX was VBD a DT look NN of IN sad JJ amaze NN that WDT came VVD on IN Ratsey's NP face VVP when WRB I PP said VVD that IN . SENT a DT look NN that WDT woke VVD in IN me PP an DT awful JJ surmise NN . SENT What WP . SENT cried VVD he PP , , was VBD that IN Master NP Elzevir NP that WDT dragged VVD thee NP through IN the DT surf NN . SENT Ay RB , , twas NNS he PP landed VVD with IN me PP , , twas NNS he PP landed VVD with IN me PP , , I PP said VVD . SENT trying VVG , , as IN it PP were VBD , , to TO make VV true JJ by IN repeating VVG that IN which WDT I PP feared VVD was VBD not RB the DT truth NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT minute's JJ silence NN , , and CC then RB Ratsey NP spoke VVD very RB softly RB . SENT There EX was VBD none NN landed VVD with IN you PP . SENT there EX was VBD no DT soul NN saved VVN from IN that DT ship NN alive RB save VV you PP . SENT His PP$ words NNS fell VVD , , one CD by IN one CD , , upon IN my PP$ ear NN as RB if IN they PP were VBD drops NNS of IN molten JJ lead NN . SENT It PP is VBZ not RB true JJ , , I PP cried VVD . SENT he PP pulled VVD me PP up RP the DT beach NN himself PP and CC it PP was VBD he PP that RB pushed VVD me PP forward RB to TO the DT rope NN . SENT Ay RB , , he PP saved VVD thee NP , , and CC then RB the DT under IN tow RB got VVN hold NN of IN him PP and CC swept VVD him PP down RP under IN the DT curl NN . SENT I PP could MD not RB see VV his PP$ face NN , , but CC might MD have VH known VVN there RB never RB was VBD a DT man NN , , save IN Elzevir NP , , could MD fight VV the DT surf NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN like IN that DT . SENT Yet RB had VHD we PP known VVN twas NNS he PP , , we PP could MD have VH done VVN no DT more JJR , , for IN many JJ risked VVD their PP$ lives NNS last JJ night NN to TO save VV you PP both DT . SENT We PP could MD have VH done VVN no RB more RBR . SENT Then RB I PP gave VVD a DT great JJ groan NN for IN utter JJ anguish NN , , to TO think VV that IN he PP had VHD given VVN up RP the DT safety NN he PP had VHD won VVN for IN himself PP , , and CC laid VVD down RP his PP$ life NN , , there RB on IN the DT beach NN , , for IN me PP . SENT to TO think VV that IN he PP had VHD died VVN on IN the DT threshold NN of IN his PP$ home NN . SENT that IN I PP should MD never RB get VV a DT kind NN look NN from IN him PP again RB , , nor CC ever RB hear VV his PP$ kindly RB voice NN . SENT It PP is VBZ wearisome JJ to TO others NNS to TO talk VV of IN deep JJ grief NN and CC beside RB that IN no DT words NNS , , even RB of IN the DT wisest JJS man NN , , can MD ever RB set VV it PP forth RB , , nor CC even RB if IN we PP were VBD able JJ could MD our PP$ memory NN bear NN to TO tell VV it PP . SENT So RB I PP shall MD not RB speak VV more RBR of IN that DT terrible JJ blow NN , , only RB to TO say VV that DT sorrow NN , , so RB far RB from IN casting VVG my PP$ body NN down RB , , as IN one PP might MD have VH expected VVN , , gave VVD it PP strength NN , , and CC I PP rose VVD up RP from IN the DT mattress NN where WRB I PP had VHD been VBN lying VVG . SENT They PP tried VVD to TO stop VV me PP , , and CC even RB to TO hold VV me PP back RB , , but CC for IN all DT I PP was VBD so RB weak JJ , , I PP pushed VVD them PP aside RP and CC must MD needs NNS fling NN a DT blanket NN round NN me PP and CC away RB back RB to TO the DT beach NN . SENT The DT morning NN was VBD breaking VVG as IN I PP left VVD the DT Why WRB Not RB . SENT , , for IN twas NNS in IN no DT other JJ place NN but CC that IN I PP lay VVD , , and CC the DT wind NN , , though RB still RB high JJ , , had VHD abated VVN . SENT There EX were VBD light JJ clouds NNS crossing VVG the DT heaven NN very RB swiftly RB , , and CC between IN them PP patches VVZ of IN clear JJ sky NN where WRB the DT stars NNS were VBD growing VVG paler JJR before IN the DT dawn NN . SENT The DT stars NNS were VBD growing VVG paler JJR . SENT but CC there EX was VBD another DT star NN , , that WDT shone VVD out RP from IN the DT Manor NP woods NNS above IN the DT village NN , , although IN I PP could MD not RB see VV the DT house NN , , and CC told VVD me PP Grace NP , , like IN the DT wise JJ virgins NNS , , kept VVD her PP$ lamp NN alight VV all DT night NN . SENT Yet RB even RB that IN light NN shone VVN without IN lustre NN for IN me PP then RB , , for IN my PP$ heart NN was VBD too RB full JJ to TO think VV of IN anything NN but CC of IN him PP who WP had VHD laid VVN down RP his PP$ life NN for IN mine NN , , and CC of IN the DT strong JJ kind NN heart NN that WDT was VBD stilled VVN for IN ever RB . SENT Twas NNS well RB I PP knew VVD the DT way NN , , so RB sure JJ of IN old JJ , , from IN Why WRB Not RB . SENT to TO beach NN . SENT for IN I PP took VVD no RB heed VV to TO path NN or CC feet NNS , , but CC plunged VVD along RP in IN the DT morning NN dusk NN , , blind JJ with IN sorrow NN and CC weariness NN of IN spirit NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT fire NN of IN driftwood NN burning NN at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT beach NN , , and CC round NN it PP crouched VVD a DT group NN of IN men NNS in IN reefing VVG jackets NNS and CC sou NN westers NNS waiting VVG for IN morning NN to TO save VV what WP they PP might MD from IN the DT wreck NN . SENT but CC I PP gave VVD them PP a DT wide JJ berth NN and CC so RB passed VVN in IN the DT darkness NN without IN a DT word NN , , and CC came VVD to TO the DT top NN of IN the DT beach NN . SENT There EX was VBD light JJ enough RB to TO mace NN out IN what WP was VBD doing VVG . SENT The DT sea NN was VBD running VVG very RB high JJ , , but CC with IN the DT falling VVG wind NN the DT waves NNS came VVD in IN more RBR leisurely JJ and CC with IN less JJR of IN broken JJ water NN , , curling VVG over RP in IN a DT tawny JJ sweep NN and CC regular JJ thunderous JJ beat NN all RB along IN the DT bay NN for IN miles NNS . SENT There EX was VBD no DT sign NN left VVN of IN the DT hull NN of IN the DT Arungzebe NP , , but CC the DT beach NN was VBD strewn VVN with IN so RB much JJ wreckage NN as IN one CD would MD have VH thought VVN could MD never RB come VV from IN so RB small JJ a DT ship NN . SENT There EX were VBD barrels NNS and CC kegs NNS , , gratings NNS and CC hatch VV covers NNS , , booms NNS and CC pieces NNS of IN masts NNS and CC trucks NNS . SENT and CC beside IN all PDT that DT , , the DT heaving VVG water NN in IN shore NN was VBD covered VVN with IN a DT floating JJ mask NN of IN broken JJ match NN wood NN , , and CC the DT waves NNS , , as IN they PP curled VVD over RP , , carried VVD up RP and CC dashed VVD down RP on IN the DT pebble NN planks NNS and CC beams VVZ beyond IN number NN . SENT There EX were VBD a DT dozen NN or CC more JJR of IN men NNS on IN the DT seaward JJ side NN of IN the DT beach NN , , with IN oilskins NNS to TO keep VV the DT wet JJ out RP , , prowling VVG up RB and CC down RB the DT pebbles NNS to TO see VV what WP they PP could MD lay VV their PP$ hands NNS on IN . SENT and CC now RB and CC then RB they PP would MD run VV down RB almost RB into IN the DT white JJ fringe NN , , risking VVG their PP$ lives NNS to TO save VV a DT keg NN as IN they PP had VHD risked VVD them PP to TO save VV their PP$ fellows NNS last JJ night NN as IN they PP had VHD risked VVD their PP$ lives NNS to TO save VV ours PP , , as IN Elzevir NP had VHD risked VVD his PP$ life NN to TO save VV mine NN , , and CC lost VVD it PP there RB in IN the DT white JJ fringe NN . SENT I PP sat VVD down RP at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT beach NN , , with IN elbows NNS on IN knees NNS , , head NN between IN hands NNS , , and CC face NN set VVN out RP to TO sea NN , , not RB knowing VVG well RB why WRB I PP was VBD there RB or CC what WP I PP sought VVD , , but CC only RB thinking VVG that IN Elzevir NP was VBD floating VVG somewhere RB in IN that DT floating JJ skin NN of IN wreckwood NN , , and CC that IN I PP must MD be VB at IN hand NN to TO meet VV him PP when WRB he PP came VVD ashore RB . SENT He PP would MD surely RB come VV in IN time NN , , for IN I PP had VHD seen VVN others NNS come VVP ashore RB that IN way NN . SENT For IN when WRB the DT Banviaman NP , , went VVD on IN the DT beach NN , , I PP stood VVD as RB near IN her PP as IN our PP$ rescuers NNS had VHD stood VVN to TO us PP last JJ night NN , , and CC there EX were VBD some DT aboard IN who WP took VVD the DT fatal JJ leap NN from IN off IN her PP$ bows NNS and CC tried VVD to TO battle VV through IN the DT surf NN I PP was VBD so RB near IN them PP I PP could MD mark VV their PP$ features NNS and CC read VV the DT wild JJ hope NN in IN their PP$ faces NNS at IN the DT first JJ , , and CC then RB the DT under IN tow NN took VVD hold VV of IN them PP , , and CC never RB one CD that WDT saved VVD his PP$ life NN that IN day NN . SENT And CC yet RB all RB came VVD to TO beach NN at IN last JJ , , and CC I PP knew VVD them PP by IN their PP$ dead JJ faces NNS for IN the DT men NNS I PP had VHD seen VVN hoping VVG against IN hope NN twixt NN ship NN and CC shore NN . SENT some DT naked JJ and CC some DT clothed VVN , , some DT bruised VVN and CC sorely RB beaten VVN by IN the DT pebbles NNS and CC the DT sea NN , , and CC some DT sound JJ and CC untouched JJ all DT came VVD to TO beach NN at IN last JJ . SENT So RB I PP sat VVD and CC waited VVD for IN him PP to TO come VV . SENT and CC none NN of IN the DT beach NN walkers NNS said VVD anything NN to TO me PP , , the DT Moonfleet NP men NNS thinking VVG I PP came VVD from IN Ringstave NP , , and CC the DT Langton NP men NNS that IN I PP belonged VVD to TO Moonfleet NP . SENT and CC both DT that IN I PP had VHD marked VVN some DT cask NN at IN sea NN for IN my PP$ own JJ and CC was VBD waiting VVG till IN it PP should MD come VV in IN . SENT Only RB after IN a DT while IN Master NP Ratsey NP joined VVD me PP , , and CC sitting VVG down RP by IN me PP , , begged VVN me PP to TO eat VV bread NN and CC meat NN that IN he PP had VHD brought VVN . SENT Now RB I PP had VHD little JJ heart NN to TO eat VV , , but CC took VVD what WP he PP gave VVD me PP to TO save VV myself PP from IN his PP$ importunities NNS , , and CC having VHG once RB tasted VVN was VBD led VVN by IN nature NN to TO eat VV all DT , , and CC was VBD much RB benefited VVN thereby RB . SENT Yet RB I PP could MD not RB talk VV with IN Ratsey NP , , nor CC answer VV any DT of IN his PP$ questions NNS , , though IN another DT time NN I PP should MD have VH put VVN a DT thousand CD to TO him PP myself PP . SENT and CC he PP seeing VVG twas NNS no DT good NN sat VVD by IN me PP in IN silence NN , , using VVG a DT spy NN glass NN now RB and CC again RB to TO make VV out RP the DT things NNS floating VVG at IN sea NN . SENT As IN the DT day NN grew VVD the DT men NNS left VVD the DT fire NN at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT beach NN , , and CC came VVD down RP to TO the DT seafront NN where WRB the DT waves NNS were VBD continually RB casting VVG up RP fresh JJ spoil NN . SENT And CC there EX all RB worked VVN with IN a DT will NN , , not RB each DT one NN for IN his PP$ own JJ hand NN , , but CC all RB to TO make VV a DT common JJ hoard NN which WDT should MD be VB divided VVN afterwards RB , , Among IN the DT flotsam NN moving VVG outside IN the DT breakers NNS I PP could MD see VV more JJR than IN one CD dark JJ ball NN , , like IN black NN buoys VVZ , , bobbing VVG up RP and CC down RP , , and CC lifting VVG as IN the DT wave NN came VVD by IN . SENT and CC knew VVD them PP for IN the DT heads NNS of IN drowned JJ men NNS . SENT Yet RB though IN I PP took VVD Ratsey's NP glass NN and CC scanned VVD all DT carefully RB enough JJ , , I PP could MD make VV nothing NN of IN them PP , , but CC saw VVD the DT pinnace NN floating VVG bottom NN up RP , , and CC farther RB out IN another DT boat NN deserted VVN and CC down RB to TO her PP$ gunwale NN in IN the DT water NN . SENT Twas NP midday NN before IN the DT first JJ body NN was VBD cast VVN up RP , , when WRB the DT sky NN was VBD breaking VVG a DT little JJ , , and CC a DT thin JJ and CC watery JJ sun NN trying VVG to TO get VV through RP , , and CC afterwards RB three CD other JJ bodies NNS followed VVD . SENT They PP were VBD part NN of IN the DT pinnace's JJ crew NN , , for IN all DT had VHD the DT iron NN ring NN on IN the DT left JJ wrist NN , , as IN Ratsey NP told VVD me PP , , who WP went VVD down RP to TO see VV them PP , , though IN he PP said VVD nothing NN of IN the DT branded VVN Y NN , , and CC they PP were VBD taken VVN up RP and CC put VV under IN some DT sheeting NN at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT beach NN , , there RB to TO lie VV till IN a DT grave NN should MD be VB made VVN ready JJ for IN them PP . SENT Then RB I PP felt VVD something NN that WDT told VVD me PP he PP was VBD coming VVG and CC saw VVD a DT body NN rolled VVD over RP in IN the DT surf NN , , and CC knew VVD it PP for IN the DT one NN I PP sought VVD . SENT Twas NNS nearest IN me PP he PP was VBD flung VVN up RP , , and CC I PP ran VVD down RP the DT beach NN , , caring VVG nothing NN for IN the DT white JJ foam NN , , nor CC for IN the DT under IN tow NN , , and CC laid VVD hold VV of IN him PP . SENT for IN had VHD he PP not RB left VVD the DT rescue NN line NN last JJ night NN , , and CC run VV down RP into IN the DT surf NN to TO save VV my PP$ worthless JJ life NN . SENT Ratsey NP was VBD at IN my PP$ side NN , , and CC so RB between IN us PP we PP drew VVD him PP up RP out IN of IN the DT running VVG foam NN , , and CC then RB I PP wrung VVD the DT water NN from IN his PP$ hair NN , , and CC wiped VVD his PP$ face NN and CC , , kneeling VVG down RB there RB , , kissed VVD him PP . SENT When WRB they PP saw VVD that IN we PP had VHD got VVN a DT body NN , , others NNS of IN the DT men NNS came VVD up RP , , and CC stared VVD to TO see VV me PP handle VV him PP so RB tenderly RB . SENT But CC when WRB they PP knew VVD , , at IN last JJ , , I PP was VBD a DT stranger NN and CC had VHD the DT iron NN ring NN upon IN my PP$ wrist NN , , and CC a DT Y NN burned VVN upon IN my PP$ cheek NN , , they PP stared VVD the DT more RBR . SENT until IN the DT tale NN went VVD round NN that IN I PP was VBD he PP who WP had VHD come VVN through IN the DT surf NN last JJ night NN alive JJ , , and CC this DT poor JJ body NN was VBD my PP$ friend NN who WP had VHD laid VVN down RP his PP$ life NN for IN me PP . SENT Then RB I PP saw VVD Ratsey NP speak VVP with IN one CD and CC another DT of IN the DT group NN , , and CC knew VVD that IN he PP was VBD telling VVG them PP our PP$ names NNS . SENT and CC some DT that IN I PP had VHD known VVN came VVD up RP and CC shook VVD me PP by IN the DT hand NN , , not RB saying VVG anything NN because IN they PP saw VVD my PP$ heart NN was VBD full JJ . SENT and CC some DT bent NN down RB and CC looked VVD in IN Elzevir's NP face NN , , and CC touched VVD his PP$ hands NNS as IN if IN to TO greet VV him PP . SENT Sea NP and CC stones NNS had VHD been VBN merciful JJ with IN him PP , , and CC he PP showed VVD neither DT bruise NN nor CC wound NN , , but CC his PP$ face NN wore VVD a DT look NN of IN great JJ peace NN , , and CC his PP$ eyes NNS and CC mouth NN were VBD shut VVN . SENT Even RB I PP , , who WP knew VVD where WRB twas NNS , , could MD scarcely RB see VV the DT Y NN mark NN on IN his PP$ cheek NN , , for IN the DT paleness NN of IN death NN had VHD taken VVN out RP the DT colour NN of IN the DT scar NN , , and CC left VVD his PP$ face NN as IN smooth JJ and CC mellow JJ white NN as IN the DT alabaster JJ figures NNS in IN Moonfleet NP church NN . SENT His PP$ body NN was VBD naked JJ from IN the DT waist NN up RB , , as IN he PP had VHD stripped VVN for IN jumping VVG from IN the DT brig NN , , and CC we PP could MD see VV the DT great JJ broad JJ chest NN and CC swelling VVG muscles NNS that WDT had VHD pulled VVN him PP out RP of IN many JJ a DT desperate JJ pass NN , , and CC only RB failed VVD him PP , , for IN the DT first JJ and CC last JJ time NN so IN few JJ hours NNS ago RB . SENT They PP stood VVD for IN a DT little JJ while NN looking VVG in IN silence NN at IN the DT old JJ lander NN who WP had VHD run VVN his PP$ last JJ cargo NN on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN , , and CC then RB they PP laid VVD his PP$ arms NNS down RB by IN his PP$ side NN , , and CC slung VVD him PP in IN a DT sail NN , , and CC carried VVD him PP away RP . SENT I PP walked VVD beside RB , , and CC as IN we PP came VVD down RP across IN the DT sea NN meadows NNS , , the DT sun NN broke VVD out RP and CC we PP met VVD little JJ groups NNS of IN schoolchildren NNS making VVG their PP$ way NN down RB to TO the DT beach NN to TO see VV what WP was VBD doing VVG with IN the DT wreck NN . SENT They PP stood VVD aside RB to TO let VV us PP go VV by IN , , the DT boys NNS pulling VVG their PP$ caps NNS and CC the DT girls NNS dropping VVG a DT curtsy NN , , when WRB they PP knew VVD that IN it PP was VBD a DT poor JJ drowned JJ body NN passing NN . SENT and CC as IN I PP saw VVD the DT children NNS I PP thought VVD I PP say VVP myself PP among IN them PP , , and CC I PP was VBD no DT more RBR a DT man NN , , but CC just RB come VV out RP from IN Mr NP Glennie's NP teaching NN in IN the DT old JJ almshouse NN hall NN . SENT Thus RB we PP came VVD to TO the DT Why WRB Not RB and CC there RB set VV him PP down RP . SENT The DT inn NN had VHD not RB been VBN let VVN , , as IN I PP learned VVD afterwards RB , , since IN Maskew NP died VVD . SENT and CC they PP had VHD put VVN a DT fire NN in IN it PP last JJ night NN for IN the DT first JJ time NN , , knowing VVG that IN the DT brig NN would MD be VB wrecked VVD , , and CC thinking VVG that IN some DT might MD come VV off RP with IN their PP$ lives NNS and CC require VV tending VVG . SENT The DT door NN stood VVD open JJ , , and CC they PP carried VVD him PP into IN the DT parlour NN , , where WRB the DT fire NN was VBD still RB burning VVG , , and CC laid VVD him PP down RP on IN the DT trestle NN table NN , , covering VVG his PP$ face NN and CC body NN with IN the DT sail NN . SENT This DT done VVN they PP all RB stood VVD round VV a DT little JJ while NN , , awkwardly RB enough RB , , as IN not RB knowing VVG what WP to TO do VV . SENT and CC then RB slipped VVD away RB one CD by IN one CD , , because IN grief NN is VBZ a DT thing NN that IN only JJ women NNS know VVP how WRB to TO handle VV , , and CC they PP wanted VVD to TO be VB back RB on IN the DT beach NN to TO get VV what WP might MD be VB from IN the DT wreck NN . SENT Last JJ of IN all DT went VVD Master NP Ratsey NP , , saying VVG , , he PP saw VVD that IN I PP would MD as RB lief RB be VB alone RB , , and CC that IN he PP would MD come VV back RB before IN dark NN . SENT So RB I PP was VBD left VVN alone RB with IN my PP$ dead JJ friend NN , , and CC with IN a DT host NN of IN bitterest JJS thoughts NNS . SENT The DT room NN had VHD not RB been VBN cleaned VVN . SENT there EX were VBD spider NN webs NNS on IN the DT beams VVZ , , and CC the DT dust NN stood VVD so RB thick JJ on IN the DT window NN panes NNS as RB to TO shut VV out RP half PDT the DT light NN . SENT The DT dust NN was VBD on IN everything NN . SENT on IN chairs NNS and CC tables NNS , , save VV on IN the DT trestle NN table NN where WRB he PP lay VVD . SENT Twas NNS on IN this DT very JJ trestle NN they PP had VHD laid VVN out RP David's NP body NN . SENT twas NNS in IN this DT very JJ room NN that IN this DT still JJ form NN , , who WP would MD never RB more RBR know VV either DT joy NN or CC sorrow NN , , had VHD bowed VVN down RP and CC wept VVD over RP his PP$ son NN . SENT The DT room NN was VBD just RB as IN we PP had VHD left VVN it PP an DT April NP evening NN years NNS ago RB , , and CC on IN the DT dresser NN lay VVD the DT great JJ backgammon NN board NN , , so RB dusty JJ that IN one PP could MD not RB read VV the DT lettering NN on IN it PP . SENT Life NN is VBZ like IN a DT game NN of IN hazard NN . SENT the DT skilful JJ player NN will MD make VV something NN of IN the DT worst JJS of IN throws VVZ . SENT but CC what WP unskilful JJ players NNS we PP had VHD been VBN , , how WRB bad JJ our PP$ throws VVZ , , how WRB little JJ we PP had VHD made VVN of IN them PP . SENT Twas NNS with IN thoughts NNS like IN this DT that IN I PP was VBD busy JJ while IN the DT short JJ afternoon NN was VBD spent VVN , , and CC the DT story NN went VVD up RB and CC down RB the DT village NN , , how WRB that DT Elzevir NP Block NP and CC John NP Trenchard NP , , who WP left VVD so RB long RB ago RB , , were VBD come VVN back RB to TO Moonfleet NP , , and CC that IN the DT old JJ lander NN was VBD drowned VVN saving VVG the DT young JJ man's NN life NN . SENT The DT dusk NN was VBD creeping VVG up RP as IN I PP turned VVD back RB the DT sail NN from IN off IN his PP$ face NN and CC took VVD another DT look NN at IN my PP$ lost JJ friend NN , , my PP$ only JJ friend NN . SENT for IN who WP was VBD there RB now RB to TO care VV a DT jot NN for IN me PP . SENT I PP might MD go VV and CC drown VV myself PP on IN Moonfleet NP beach NN , , for IN anyone NN that WDT would MD grieve VV over IN me PP . SENT What WP did VVD it PP profit VV me PP to TO have VH broken VVN bonds NNS and CC to TO be VB free JJ again RB what WP use NN was VBD freedom NN to TO me PP now RB . SENT where WRB was VBD I NN to TO go VV , , what WP was VBD I NN to TO do VV . SENT My PP$ friend NN was VBD gone VVN . SENT So RB I PP went VVD back RB and CC sat VVD with IN my PP$ head NN in IN my PP$ hands NNS looking VVG into IN the DT fire NN , , when WRB I PP heard VVD someone NN step NN into IN the DT room NN , , but CC did VVD not RB turn VV , , thinking VVG it PP was VBD Master NP Ratsey NP come VVP back RB and CC treading VVG lightly RB so RB as RB not RB to TO disturb VV me PP . SENT Then RB I PP felt VVD a DT light JJ touch NN on IN my PP$ shoulder NN , , and CC looking VVG up RP saw NN standing VVG by IN me PP a DT tall JJ and CC stately JJ woman NN , , girl NN no RB longer RBR , , but CC woman NN in IN the DT full JJ strength NN and CC beauty NN of IN youth NN . SENT I PP knew VVD her PP in IN a DT moment NN , , for IN she PP had VHD altered VVN little RB , , except IN her PP$ oval JJ face NN had VHD something NN more JJR of IN dignity NN , , and CC the DT tawny JJ hair NN that WDT used VVD to TO fly VV about IN her PP back RB was VBD now RB gathered VVN up RP . SENT She PP was VBD looking VVG down RP at IN me PP , , and CC let VV her PP$ hand NN rest NN on IN my PP$ shoulder NN . SENT John NP , , she PP said VVD , , have VHP you PP forgotten VVN me PP . SENT May MD I PP not RB share VV your PP$ sorrow NN . SENT Did VVD you PP not RB think VVP to TO tell VV me PP you PP were VBD come VVN . SENT Did VVD you PP not RB see VVP the DT light NN , , did VVD you PP not RB know VVP there EX was VBD a DT friend NN that WDT waited VVD for IN you PP . SENT I PP said VVD nothing NN , , not RB being VBG able JJ to TO speak VV , , but CC marvelling VVG how WRB she PP had VHD come VVN just RB in IN the DT point NN of IN time NN to TO prove VV me PP wrong JJ to TO think VV I PP had VHD no DT friend NN . SENT and CC she PP went VVD on RP . SENT Is VBZ it PP well RB for IN you PP to TO be VB here RB . SENT Grieve NP not RB too RB sadly RB , , for IN none NN could MD have VH died VVN nobler JJR than IN he PP died VVD . SENT and CC in IN these DT years NNS that IN you PP have VHP been VBN away RB , , I PP have VHP thought VVN much RB of IN him PP and CC found VVD him PP good JJ at IN heart NN , , and CC if IN he PP did VVD aught RB wrong JJ twas NNS because IN others NNS wronged VVN him PP more RBR . SENT And CC while IN she PP spoke VVD I PP thought VVD how WRB Elzevir NP had VHD gone VVN to TO shoot VV her PP$ father NN , , and CC only RB failed VVD of IN it PP by IN a DT hair's NNS breadth NN , , and CC yet RB she PP spoke VVD so RB well RB I PP thought VVD he PP never RB really RB meant VVN to TO shoot VV at IN all DT , , but CC only RB to TO scare VV the DT magistrate NN . SENT And CC what WP a DT whirligig NN of IN time NN was VBD here RB , , that IN I PP should MD have VH saved VVN Elzevir NP from IN having VHG that DT blot NN on IN his PP$ conscience NN , , and CC then RB that IN he PP should MD save VV my PP$ life NN , , and CC now RB that DT Maskew's NP daughter NN should MD be VB the DT one NN to TO praise VV Elzevir NP when WRB he PP lay VVD dead JJ . SENT And CC still RB I PP could MD not RB speak VV . SENT And CC again RB she PP said VVD . SENT John NP , , have VH you PP no DT word NN for IN me PP . SENT have VHP you PP forgotten VVN . SENT do VV you PP not RB love VVP me PP still RB . SENT Have VHP I PP no DT part NN in IN your PP$ sorrow NN . SENT Then RB I PP took VVD her PP$ hand NN in IN mine NN and CC raised VVD it PP to TO my PP$ lips NNS , , and CC said VVD , , Dear NP Mistress NN Grace NN , , I PP have VHP forgotten VVN nothing NN , , and CC honour VV you PP above IN all DT others NNS . SENT but CC of IN love NN I PP may MD not RB speak VV more RBR to TO you PP nor CC you PP to TO me PP , , for IN we PP are VBP no RB more JJR boy NN and CC girl NN as IN in IN times NNS past JJ , , but CC you PP a DT noble JJ lady NN and CC I PP a DT broken JJ wretch NN . SENT and CC with IN that WDT I PP told VVD how WRB I PP had VHD been VBN ten CD years NNS a DT prisoner NN , , and CC why WRB , , and CC showed VVD her PP the DT iron NN ring NN upon IN my PP$ wrist NN , , and CC the DT brand NN upon IN my PP$ cheek NN . SENT At IN the DT brand NN she PP stared VVD , , and CC said VVD , , Speak NP not RB of IN wealth NN . SENT tis NNS not RB wealth NN makes VVZ men NNS , , and CC if IN you PP have VHP come VVN back RB no RB richer JJR than IN you PP went VVD , , you PP are VBP come VVN back RB no RB poorer JJR , , nor CC poorer JJR , , John NP , , in IN honour NN . SENT And CC I PP am VBP rich JJ and CC have VH more JJR wealth NN than IN I PP can MD rightly RB use VV , , so RB speak VVP not RB of IN these DT things NNS . SENT but CC be VB glad JJ that IN you PP are VBP poor JJ , , and CC were VBD not RB let VVN to TO profit VV by IN that DT evil JJ treasure NN . SENT But CC for IN this DT brand NN , , it PP is VBZ no DT prison NN name NN to TO me PP , , but CC the DT Mohunes NP badge NN , , to TO show VV that IN you PP are VBP theirs JJ and CC must MD do VV their PP$ bidding NN . SENT Said VVD I PP not RB to TO you PP , , Have VHP a DT care NN how WRB you PP touch VVP the DT treasure NN , , it PP was VBD evilly RB come VVN by IN and CC will MD bring VV a DT curse NN with IN it PP . SENT But CC now RB , , I PP pray VV you PP , , with IN a DT greater JJR earnestness NN , , seeing VVG you PP bear VVP this DT mark NN upon IN you PP , , touch VV no DT penny NN of IN that DT treasure NN if IN it PP should MD some DT day NN come VVN back RB to TO you PP , , but CC put VV it PP to TO such JJ uses NNS as IN Colonel NP Mohune NP thought VVD would MD help VV his PP$ sinful JJ soul NN . SENT With IN that IN she PP took VVD her PP$ hand NN from IN mine NN and CC bade VVD me PP good JJ night NN , , leaving VVG me PP in IN the DT darkening VVG room NN with IN the DT glow NN from IN the DT fire NN lighting VVG up RP the DT sail NN and CC the DT outline NN of IN the DT body NN that WDT lay VVD under IN it PP . SENT After IN she PP was VBD gone VVN I PP pondered VVD long RB over IN what WP she PP had VHD said VVN , , and CC what WP that DT should MD mean VV when WRB she PP spoke VVD of IN the DT treasure NN one CD day NN coming VVG back RB to TO me PP . SENT but CC wondered VVD much RB the DT most RBS to TO find VV how WRB constant JJ is VBZ the DT love NN of IN woman NN , , and CC how WRB she PP could MD still RB find VV a DT place NN in IN her PP$ heart NN for IN so RB poor JJ a DT thing NN as IN I PP . SENT But CC as IN to TO what WP she PP said VVD , , I PP was VBD to TO learn VV her PP$ meaning VVG this DT very JJ night NN . SENT Master NP Ratsey NP had VHD come VVN in IN and CC gone VVN again RB , , not RB stopping VVG with IN me PP very RB long RB , , because IN there EX was VBD much RB doing VVG on IN the DT beach NN . SENT but CC bidding VVG me PP be VB of IN good JJ cheer NN , , and CC have VH no DT fear NN of IN the DT law NN . SENT for IN that IN the DT ban NN against IN me PP and CC the DT head NN price NN had VHD been VBN dead JJ for IN many JJ a DT year NN . SENT Twas NP Grace NP had VHD made VVN her PP$ lawyers NNS move VVP for IN this DT , , refusing VVG herself PP to TO sign VV the DT hue NN and CC cry NN , , and CC saying VVG that IN the DT fatal JJ shot NN was VBD fired VVN by IN misadventure NN . SENT And CC so RB a DT dread NN which WDT was VBD just RB waking VVG was VBD laid VVN to TO rest VV for IN ever RB . SENT and CC when WRB Ratsey NP went VVD I PP made VVD up RP the DT fire NN , , and CC lay VVD down RP in IN the DT blankets NNS in IN front NN of IN it PP , , for IN I PP was VBD dog NN tired VVN and CC longed VVN for IN sleep NN . SENT I PP was VBD already RB dozing VVG , , but CC not RB asleep RB , , when WRB there EX was VBD a DT knock NN at IN the DT door NN , , and CC in RB walked VVD Mr NP Glennie NP . SENT He PP was VBD aged VVN , , and CC stooped VVD a DT little JJ , , as IN I PP could MD see VV by IN the DT firelight NN , , but CC for IN all DT that IN I PP knew VVD him PP at IN once RB , , and CC sitting VVG up RB offered VVN him PP what WP welcome VVP I PP could MD . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN me PP curiously RB at IN first JJ , , as IN taking VVG note NN of IN the DT bearded JJ man NN that WDT had VHD grown VVN out RP of IN the DT boy NN he PP remembered VVD , , but CC gave VVD me PP very RB kindly RB greeting VVG , , and CC sat VVD down RP beside IN me PP on IN a DT bench NN . SENT First RB , , he PP lifted VVD the DT sail NN from IN the DT dead JJ body NN , , and CC looked VVD at IN the DT sleeping NN face NN . SENT Then RB he PP took VVD out RP a DT Common NP Prayer NP reading VVG the DT Commendamus NN over IN the DT dead JJ , , and CC giving VVG me PP spiritual JJ comfort NN , , and CC lastly RB , , he PP fell VVD to TO talking VVG about IN the DT past NN . SENT From IN him PP I PP learnt VVN something NN of IN what WP had VHD happened VVN while IN I PP was VBD away RP , , though RB for IN that DT matter NN nothing NN had VHD happened VVN at IN all DT , , except IN a DT few JJ deaths NNS , , for IN that WDT is VBZ the DT only JJ sort NN of IN change NN for IN which WDT we PP look VVP in IN Moonfleet NP . SENT And CC among IN those DT who WP had VHD passed VVN away RB was VBD Miss NP Arnold NP , , my PP$ aunt NN , , so RB that IN I PP was VBD another DT friend NN the DT less JJR , , if IN indeed RB I PP should MD count VV her PP a DT friend NN . SENT for IN though IN she PP meant VVD me PP well RB , , she PP showed VVD her PP$ care NN with IN too RB much JJ strictness NN to TO let VV me PP love VV her PP , , and CC so RB in IN my PP$ great JJ sorrow NN for IN Elzevir NP I PP found VVD no DT room NN to TO grieve VV for IN her PP . SENT Whether IN from IN the DT spiritual JJ solace NN Mr NP Glennie NP offered VVD me PP , , or CC whether IN from IN his PP$ pointing VVG out RP how WRB much JJ cause NN for IN thankfulness NN I PP had VHD in IN being VBG loosed VVN out RP of IN prison NN and CC saved VVN from IN imminent JJ death NN , , certain JJ it PP was VBD I PP felt VVD some DT assuagement NN of IN grief NN , , and CC took VVD pleasure NN in IN his PP$ talk NN . SENT And CC though IN I PP may MD by RB some RB be VB reprehended VVN , , he PP said VVD , , for IN presuming VVG to TO refer VV to TO profane VV authors NNS after IN citing VVG Holy NP Scripture NP , , yet RB I PP cannot JJ refrain NN from IN saying VVG that IN even RB the DT great JJ poet NN Homer NP counsels VVZ moderation NN in IN mourning VVG , , for IN quickly RB , , says VVZ he PP , , cometh JJ satiety NN of IN chilly JJ grief NN . SENT After IN this DT I NN thought VVD he PP was VBD going VVG , , but CC he PP cleared VVD his PP$ throat NN in IN such PDT a DT way NN that IN I PP guessed VVD he PP had VHD something NN important JJ to TO say VV , , and CC he PP drew VVD a DT long RB folded VVN blue JJ paper NN from IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT My PP$ son NN , , he PP said VVD , , opening VVG it PP leisurely RB and CC smoothing VVG it PP out RP upon IN his PP$ knee NN , , we PP should MD never RB revile VV Fortune NP , , and CC in IN speaking VVG of IN Fortune NP I PP only RB use VVP that DT appellation NN in IN our PP$ poor JJ human JJ sense NN , , and CC do VVP not RB imply VV that IN there EX is VBZ any DT Chance NP at IN all DT but CC what WP is VBZ subject JJ to TO an DT over IN ruling VVG Providence NP . SENT we PP should MD never RB , , I PP say VVP , , revile VV Fortune NP , , for IN just RB at IN that DT moment NN when WRB she PP appears VVZ to TO have VH deserted VVN us PP , , she PP may MD be VB only RB gone VVN away RB to TO seek VV some DT richest JJS treasure NN to TO bring VV back RB with IN her PP . SENT And CC that IN this DT is VBZ so RB let VV what WP I PP am VBP about RB to TO read VV to TO you PP prove VVP . SENT so RB light JJ a DT candle NN and CC set VV it PP by IN me PP , , for IN my PP$ eyes NNS cannot NN follow VVP the DT writing NN in IN this DT dancing NN firelight NN . SENT I PP took VVD an DT end NN of IN candle NN which WDT stood VVD on IN the DT mantelpiece NN and CC did VVD as IN he PP bid VVD me PP , , and CC he PP went VVD on RP . SENT I PP shall MD read VV you PP this DT letter NN which WDT I PP received VVD near IN eight CD years NNS ago RB , , and CC of IN the DT weightiness NN of IN it PP you PP shall MD yourself PP judge VV . SENT I PP shall MD not RB here RB set VV down RP that DT letter NN in IN full JJ , , although IN I PP have VHP it PP by IN me PP , , but CC will MD put VV it PP shortly RB , , because IN it PP was VBD from IN a DT lawyer NN , , tricked VVN with IN long JJ winded JJ phrases NNS and CC spun VVD out RP as IN such JJ letters NNS are VBP to TO afford VV cover VV afterwards RB for IN a DT heavier JJR charge NN . SENT It PP was VBD addressed VVN to TO the DT Reverend JJ Horace NP Glennie NP , , Perpetual JJ Curate NN of IN Moonfleet NP , , in IN the DT County NP of IN Dorset NP , , England NP , , and CC written VVN in IN English NP by IN Heer NP Roosten NP , , Attorney NP and CC Signariat NP of IN the DT Hague NP in IN the DT Kingdom NP of IN Holland NP . SENT It PP set VVD forth RB that IN one CD Krispijn NP Aldobrand NP , , jeweller NN and CC dealer NN in IN precious JJ stones NNS , , at IN the DT Hague NP , , had VHD sent VVN for IN Heer NP Roosten NP to TO draw VV a DT will NN for IN him PP . SENT And CC that IN the DT said VVD Krispijn NP Aldobrand NP , , being NN near IN his PP$ end NN , , had VHD deposed VVN to TO the DT said VVN Heer NP Roosten NP , , that WDT he PP , , Aldobrand NP , , was VBD desirous JJ to TO leave VV all PDT his PP$ goods NNS to TO one CD John NP Trenchard NP , , of IN Moonfleet NP , , Dorset NP , , in IN the DT Kingdom NP of IN England NP . SENT And CC that IN he PP was VBD moved VVN to TO do VV this DT , , first RB , , by IN the DT consideration NN that IN he PP , , Aldobrand NP , , had VHD no DT children NNS to TO whom WP to TO leave VV aught RB , , and CC second JJ , , because IN he PP desired VVD to TO make VV full JJ and CC fitting JJ restitution NN to TO John NP Trenchard NP , , for IN that WDT he PP had VHD once RB obtained VVN from IN the DT said VVD John NP a DT diamond NN without IN paying VVG the DT proper JJ price NN for IN it PP . SENT Which WDT stone NN he PP , , Aldobrand NP , , had VHD sold VVN and CC converted VVN into IN money NN , , and CC having VHG so RB done VVN , , found VVD afterwards RB both CC his PP$ fortune NN and CC his PP$ health NN decline NN . SENT so RB that IN , , although IN he PP had VHD great JJ riches NNS before IN he PP became VVD possessed VVN of IN the DT diamond NN , , these DT had VHD forthwith RB melted VVN through IN unfortunate JJ ventures NNS and CC speculations NNS , , till IN he PP had VHD little RB remaining JJ to TO him PP but CC the DT money NN that IN this DT same JJ diamond NN had VHD brought VVN . SENT He PP therefore RB left VVD to TO John NP Trenchard NP everything NN of IN which WDT he PP should MD die VV possessed VVN , , and CC being VBG near JJ death NN begged VVN his PP$ forgiveness NN if IN he PP had VHD wronged VVN him PP in IN aught NN . SENT These DT were VBD the DT instructions NNS which WDT Heer NP Roosten NP received VVD from IN Mr NP Aldobrand NP , , whose WP$ health NN sensibly RB declined VVD , , until IN three CD months NNS later RBR he PP died VVD . SENT It PP was VBD well RB , , Heer NP Roosten NP added VVD , , that IN the DT will NN had VHD been VBN drawn VVN in IN good JJ time NN , , for IN as IN Mr NP Aldobrand NP grew VVD weaker JJR , , he PP became VVD a DT prey NN to TO delusions NNS , , saying VVG that IN John NP Trenchard NP had VHD laid VVN a DT curse NN upon IN the DT diamond NN , , and CC professing VVG even RB to TO relate VV the DT words NNS of IN it PP , , namely RB , , that IN it PP should MD bring VV evil NN in IN this DT life NN , , and CC damnation NN in IN that DT which WDT is VBZ to TO come VV . SENT Nor CC was VBD this DT all RB , , for IN he PP could MD get VV no DT sleep NN , , but CC woke VVD up RP with IN a DT horrid JJ dream NN , , in IN which WDT , , so IN he PP informed VVD Heer NP Roosten NP , , he PP saw VVD continually RB a DT tall JJ man NN with IN a DT coppery NN face NN and CC black JJ beard NN draw VV the DT bed NN curtains NNS and CC mock JJ him PP . SENT Thus RB he PP came VVD at IN length NN to TO his PP$ end NN , , and CC after IN his PP$ death NN Heer NP Roosten NP endeavoured VVD to TO give VV effect NN to TO the DT provision NN of IN the DT will NN , , by IN writing VVG to TO John NP Trenchard NP , , at IN Moonfleet NP , , Dorset NP , , to TO apprise VV him PP that IN he PP was VBD left VVN sole JJ heir NN . SENT That DT address NN , , indeed RB , , was VBD all PDT the DT indication NN that IN Aldobrand NP had VHD given VVN , , though IN he PP constantly RB promised VVD his PP$ attorney NN to TO let VV him PP have VHP closer JJR information NN as RB to TO Trenchard's NP whereabouts NN , , in IN good JJ time NN . SENT This DT information NN was VBD , , however RB , , always RB postponed VVN , , perhaps RB because IN Aldobrand NP hoped VVD he PP might MD get VV better RBR and CC so RB repent JJ of IN his PP$ repentance NN . SENT So IN all DT Heer NP Roosten NP had VHD to TO do VV was VBD to TO write VV to TO Trenchard NP at IN Moonfleet NP , , and CC in IN due JJ course NN the DT letter NN was VBD returned VVN to TO him PP , , with IN the DT information NN that IN Trenchard NP had VHD fled VVN that DT place NN to TO escape VV the DT law NN , , and CC was VBD then RB nowhere RB to TO be VB found VVN . SENT After IN that DT Heer NP Roosten NP was VBD advised VVN to TO write VV to TO the DT minister NN of IN the DT parish NN , , and CC so RB addressed VVD these DT lines NNS to TO Mr NP Glennie NP . SENT This DT was VBD the DT gist NN of IN the DT letter NN which WDT Mr NP Glennie NP read VVD , , and CC you PP may MD easily RB guess VV how WRB such JJ news NN moved VVD me PP , , and CC how WRB we PP sat VVD far RB into IN the DT night NN talking VVG and CC considering VVG what WP steps VVZ it PP was VBD best RBS to TO take VV , , for IN we PP feared VVD lest IN so RB long RB an DT interval NN as IN eight CD years NNS having VHG elapsed VVN , , the DT lawyers NNS might MD have VH made VVN some DT other JJ disposition NN of IN the DT money NN . SENT It PP was VBD midnight NN when WRB Mr NP Glennie NP left VVD . SENT The DT candle NN had VHD long RB burnt VVN out RP , , but CC the DT fire NN was VBD bright JJ , , and CC he PP knelt VVD a DT moment NN by IN the DT trestle NN table NN before IN he PP went VVD out RP . SENT He PP made VVD a DT good JJ end NN , , John NP , , he PP said VVD , , rising VVG from IN his PP$ knees NNS , , and CC I PP pray VV that IN our PP$ end NN may MD be VB in IN as IN good JJ cause NN when WRB it PP comes VVZ . SENT For IN with IN the DT best JJS of IN us PP the DT hour NN of IN death NN is VBZ an DT awful JJ hour NN , , and CC we PP may MD well RB pray VV , , as IN every DT Sunday NP , , to TO be VB delivered VVN in IN it PP . SENT But CC there EX is VBZ another DT time NN which WDT those DT who WP wrote VVD this DT Litany NN thought VVD no DT less RBR perilous JJ , , and CC bade VVD us PP pray VV to TO be VB delivered VVN in IN all DT time NN of IN our PP$ wealth NN . SENT So RB I PP pray VV that IN if IN after IN all DT , , this DT wealth NN comes VVZ to TO your PP$ hand NN you PP may MD be VB led VVN to TO use VV it PP well RB . SENT for IN though IN I PP do VVP not RB hold VV with IN foolish JJ tales NNS , , or CC think VVP a DT curse NN hangs VVZ on IN riches NNS themselves PP , , yet RB if IN riches NNS have VHP been VBN set VVN apart RB for IN a DT good JJ purpose NN , , even RB by IN evil JJ men NNS , , as IN Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP set VVD apart RB this DT treasure NN , , it PP cannot NN be VB but RB that IN we PP shall MD do VV grievous JJ wrong NN in IN putting VVG them PP to TO other JJ use NN . SENT So RB fare VV you PP well RB , , and CC remember VV that IN there EX are VBP other JJ treasures NNS besides IN this DT , , and CC that IN a DT good JJ woman's NNS love VVP is VBZ worth JJ far RB more JJR than IN all PDT the DT gold NN and CC jewels NNS of IN the DT world NN as IN I PP once RB knew VVD . SENT And CC with IN that WDT he PP left VVD me PP . SENT I PP guessed VVD that IN he PP had VHD spoken VVN with IN Grace NP that IN day NN , , and CC as IN I PP dozing VVG in IN front NN of IN the DT fire NN , , alone RB in IN this DT old JJ room NN I PP knew VVD so RB well RB , , alone RB with IN that DT silent JJ friend NN who WP had VHD died VVN to TO save VV me PP , , I PP mourned VVD him PP none NN the DT less JJR , , but CC yet RB sorrowed VVN not RB as IN one CD without IN hope NN . SENT What WP need VVP to TO tell VV this DT tale NN at IN any DT more JJR length NN , , since IN you PP may MD know VV , , by IN my PP$ telling VVG it PP , , that WDT all RB went VVD well RB . SENT for IN what WP man NN would MD sit VV down RB to TO write VV a DT history NN that WDT ended VVD in IN his PP$ own JJ discomfiture NN . SENT All PDT that DT great JJ wealth NN came VVD to TO my PP$ hands NNS , , and CC if IN I PP do VVP not RB say VV how WRB great JJ it PP was VBD , , tis NNS that IN I PP may MD not RB wake NN envy NN , , for IN it PP was VBD far RB more JJR than IN ever RB I PP could MD have VH thought VVN . SENT And CC of IN that DT money NN I PP never RB touched VVD penny NN piece NN , , having VHG learnt VVN a DT bitter JJ lesson NN in IN the DT past NN , , but CC laid VVD it PP out RP in IN good JJ works NNS , , with IN Mr NP Glennie NP and CC Grace NP to TO help VV me PP . SENT First RB , , we PP rebuilt VVD and CC enlarged VVN the DT almshouses NNS beyond IN all PDT that DT Colonel NP John NP Mohune NP could MD ever RB think VV of IN and CC so RB established VVD them PP as RB to TO be VB a DT haven NN for IN ever RB for IN all DT worn VVN out IN sailors NNS of IN that DT coast NN . SENT Next RB , , we PP sought VVD the DT guidance NN of IN the DT Brethren NNS of IN the DT Trinity NN , , and CC built VVD a DT lighthouse NN on IN the DT Snout NN , , to TO be VB a DT Channel NP beacon NN for IN sea NN going VVG ships NNS , , as IN Maskew's NP match NN had VHD been VBN a DT light NN for IN our PP$ fishing NN boats NNS in IN the DT past NN . SENT Lastly RB , , we PP beautified VVD the DT church NN , , turning VVG out RP the DT cumbrous JJ seats NNS of IN oak NN , , and CC neatly RB pewing VVG it PP with IN deal NN and CC baize NN , , that WDT made VVD it PP most RBS commodious JJ to TO sit VV in IN of IN the DT Sabbath NN . SENT There EX was VBD also RB much JJ old JJ glass NN which WDT we PP removed VVD , , and CC reglazed VVD all PDT the DT windows NNS tight JJ against IN the DT wind NN , , so RB that IN what WP with IN a DT high JJ pulpit NN , , reading VVG desk NN , , and CC seat NN for IN Master NP Clerk NP and CC new JJ Commandment NN boards NNS each DT side NN of IN the DT Holy NP Table NN , , there EX was VBD not RB a DT church NN could MD vie VV with IN ours PP in IN the DT countryside NN . SENT But CC that DT great JJ vault NN below IN it PP , , with IN its PP$ memories NNS , , was VBD set VVN in IN order NN , , and CC then RB safely RB walled VVN up RP , , and CC after IN that DT nothing NN was VBD more JJR ever RB heard VVN of IN Blackbeard NP and CC his PP$ lost JJ Mohunes NP . SENT And CC as RB for IN the DT landers NNS , , I NN cannot NN say VVP where WRB they PP went VVD . SENT and CC if IN a DT cargo NN is VBZ still RB run VVN of IN a DT dark JJ night NN upon IN the DT beach NN , , I PP know VVP nothing NN of IN it PP , , being NN both CC Lord NP of IN the DT Manor NP and CC Justice NP of IN the DT Peace NN . SENT The DT village NN , , too RB , , renewed VVD itself PP with IN the DT new JJ almshouses NNS and CC church NN . SENT There EX were VBD old JJ houses NNS rebuilt VVD and CC fresh JJ ones NNS reared VVN , , and CC all DT are VBP ours JJ , , except IN the NP Why WRB Not RB . SENT which WDT still RB remains VVZ the DT Duchy NN Inn NP . SENT And CC that WDT was VBD let VVN again RB , , and CC men NNS left VVD the DT Choughs NNS at IN Ringstave NP and CC came VVD back RB to TO their PP$ old JJ haunt NN , , and CC any DT shipwrecked VVN or CC travel VV worn JJ sailor NN found VVD board NN and CC welcome VV within IN its PP$ doors NNS . SENT And CC of IN the DT Mohune NP Hospital NP for IN that DT was VBD what WP the DT alms NN houses NNS were VBD now RB called VVN Master NP Glennie NP was VBD first JJ warden NN , , with IN fair JJ rooms NNS and CC a DT full JJ library NN , , and CC Master NP Ratsey NP head NN of IN the DT Bedesmen NNS . SENT There RB they PP spent VVD happier JJR days NNS , , till IN they PP were VBD gathered VVN in IN the DT fullness NN of IN their PP$ years NNS . SENT and CC sleep NN on IN the DT sunny JJ side NN of IN the DT church NN , , within IN sound NN of IN the DT sea NN , , by IN that DT great JJ buttress VV where WRB I PP once RB found VVD Master NP Ratsey NP listening VVG with IN his PP$ ear NN to TO ground NN . SENT And CC close RB beside IN them PP lies VVZ Elzevir NP Block NP , , most RBS faithful JJ and CC most RBS loved VVN by IN me PP , , with IN a DT text NN on IN his PP$ tombstone NN . SENT Greater JJR love NN hath VHZ no DT man NN than IN this DT , , that IN a DT man NN lay VVD down RP his PP$ life NN for IN his PP$ friend NN , , and CC some DT of IN Mr NP Glennie's NP verses VVZ . SENT And CC of IN ourselves PP let VVP me PP speak VVP last JJ . SENT The DT Manor NP House NP is VBZ a DT stately JJ home NN again RB , , with IN trim JJ lawns NNS and CC terraced VVN balustrades NNS , , where WRB we PP can MD sit VV and CC see VV the DT thin JJ blue JJ smoke NN hang VVP above IN the DT village NN on IN summer NN evenings NNS . SENT And CC in IN the DT Manor NP woods VVZ my PP$ wife NN and CC I PP have VHP seen VVN a DT little JJ Grace NN and CC a DT little JJ John NP and CC little JJ Elzevir NP , , our PP$ firstborn NN , , play NN . SENT and CC now RB our PP$ daughter NN is VBZ grown VVN up RP , , fair JJ to TO us PP as IN the DT polished JJ corners NNS of IN the DT Temple NP , , and CC our PP$ sons NNS are VBP gone VVN out RP to TO serve VV King NP George NP on IN sea NN and CC land NN . SENT But CC as RB for IN us PP , , for IN Grace NP and CC me PP , , we PP never RB leave VVP this DT our PP$ happy JJ Moonfleet NP , , being VBG well RB content JJ to TO see VV the DT dawn NN tipping VVG the DT long JJ cliff NN line NN with IN gold NN , , and CC the DT night NN walking VVG in IN dew NN across IN the DT meadows NNS . SENT to TO watch VV the DT spring NN clothe VV the DT beech NN boughs NNS with IN green JJ , , or CC the DT figs NNS ripen VV on IN the DT southern JJ wall NN . SENT while IN behind IN all DT , , is VBZ spread VVN as IN a DT curtain NN the DT eternal JJ sea NN , , ever RB the DT same JJ and CC ever RB changing VVG . SENT Yet RB I PP love VVP to TO see VV it PP best JJS whit NN is VBZ lashed VVN to TO madness NN in IN the DT autumn NN gale NN , , and CC to TO hear VV the DT grinding VVG roar NN and CC churn VV of IN the DT pebbles NNS like IN a DT great JJ organ NN playing VVG all PDT the DT night NN . SENT Tis NNS then RB I PP turn VVP in IN bed NN and CC thank VV God NP , , more JJR from IN the DT heart NN , , perhaps RB , , than IN any DT other JJ living NN man NN , , that WDT I PP am VBP not RB fighting VVG for IN my PP$ life NN on IN Moonfleet NP Beach NP . SENT And CC more RBR than IN once RB I PP have VHP stood VVD rope NN in IN hand NN in IN that DT same JJ awful JJ place NN , , and CC tried VVD to TO save VV a DT struggling VVG wretch NN . SENT but CC never RB saw VVD one PP come VVP through IN the DT surf NN alive JJ , , in IN such PDT a DT night NN as IN he PP saved VVD me PP . SENT End NN End NN of IN Moonfleet NP by IN J NP . SENT Meade NP Falkner NP for IN Arthur's NP Classic NP Novels NNS