s a rum world," said the man, repeating what I asked for, as I
put two guineas in his hand. "I've purchased many an article for a
prisoner, but never heard of such rattletraps afore; however, that be
all the same. You will have them, though what _ho de colum_ is I can't
tell, nor dang me if I shall recollect--not poison, be it, for that is
not allowed in the prison?"

"No, no," replied I, indulging in momentary mirth at the idea; "you may
inquire, and you will find that it's only taken by ladies who are
troubled with the vapours."

"Now I should ha' thought that you'd have spent your money in the
cookshop, which is so much more natural. However, we all have our
fancies;" so saying, he flitted the cell, and locked the door.

PART THREE, CHAPTER SIX.

I AM CONDEMNED TO BE HUNG BY THE NECK UNTIL I AM DEAD, AND TO GO OUT OF
THE WORLD WITHOUT FINDING OUT WHO IS MY FATHER--AFTERWARDS MY INNOCENCE
IS MADE MANIFEST, AND I AM TURNED ADRIFT A MANIAC IN THE HIGH ROAD.

It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned
articles, but habit is second nature, and although, two days before,
when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these
superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort
me. That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the
good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which
he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.

The next morning he informed me that the grand jury had found a true
bill against me, and that on the Saturday next the assizes would be
held. He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine
would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or
Tuesday. I requested him to send for a good tailor, as I wished to be
dressed in a proper manner, previous to appearing in court. As a
prisoner is allowed to go into court in his own clothes instead of the
gaol dress, this was consented to; and when the man came, I was very
particular in my directions, so much so, that it surprised him. He also
procured me the other articles I required to complete my dress, and on
Saturday night I had them all ready; for I was resolved that I would at
least die as a gentleman.

Sunday passed away, not as it ought to have passed, certainly.

I attended prayers, but my thoughts were elsewhere--how, indeed, could
it be otherwise? Who can control his thoughts? He may attempt so to
d