[p vii] List of Illustrations
Reading edition
“Now That we have been properly introduced allow me to apologise” Frontispiece
Facing page
“You see I am Familiar with the Routine.... Good-morning, Gentlemen!” 8
“Au revoir, Sir! If you should happen to be in the Market-place any Morning” 28
Endeavouring to convey the Tardy Prisoner to the Scaffold 32
“Nay, pardon me, Sweet One, ’twas but a Jest of Mine” 36
But at this point a Hubbub arose at the Foot of the Scaffold 42
“Now, mark my Words, you Miserable Little Bladder-o’-Lard, see if I don’t take this out of your Skin presently” 44
An Invitation arrived, backed by an Escort of Half-a-dozen very Tall Archers 46