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The policemen went back for the ladder, which they replaced in the yard.
The night watchman remained outside of the captain’s house, near by for the constables, who, of course, informed him of all that had passed therein.
The watchman was in no very good humour; he was suffering from the effects of the kick he had received from Peace while ascending the stairs.
Every bone in his body ached. In addition to this he found that his right ankle was sprained—so, taken altogether, he was in no enviable plight.
CHAPTER IX.
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PEACE RETURNS TO HIS LODGINGS.—A VIOLENT SCENE.—THE ACCUSATION.
The notorious burglar whose deeds it is our purpose to chronicle during the progress of this work, succeeded, as the reader has doubtless already surmised, in getting clear off. After scaling the two walls in the rear of the captain’s house he found himself in a narrow unfrequented street, or, more properly speaking, court or alley.
He proceeded at once to make as much alteration in his appearance as possible. By the aid of his handkerchief and a little water he removed the stain from his face.