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BARNABY RUDGE - A TALE OF THE RIOTS OF 'EIGHTY by Charles ...

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'If you don't throw the doors open, we shall break 'em down,' saidHugh; 'for we will have the rioters out.''All I can do, good people,' Akerman replied, 'is to exhort you todisperse; and to remind you that the consequences of anydisturbance in this place, will be very severe, and bitterlyrepented <strong>by</strong> most of you, when it is too late.'He made as though he would retire when he said these words, but hewas checked <strong>by</strong> the voice of the locksmith.'Mr Akerman,' cried Gabriel, 'Mr Akerman.''I will hear no more from any of you,' replied the governor,turning towards the speaker, and waving his hand.'But I am not one of them,' said Gabriel. 'I am an honest man,Mr Akerman; a respectable tradesman--Gabriel Varden, the locksmith.You know me?''You among the crowd!' cried the governor in an altered voice.'Brought here <strong>by</strong> force--brought here to pick the lock of the greatdoor for them,' rejoined the locksmith. 'Bear witness for me, MrAkerman, that I refuse to do it; and that I will not do it, comewhat may of my refusal. If any violence is done to me, please toremember this.''Is there no way (if helping you?' said the governor.'None, Mr Akerman. You'll do your duty, and I'll do mine. Onceagain, you robbers and cut-throats,' said the locksmith, turninground upon them, 'I refuse. Ah! Howl till you're hoarse. Irefuse.'

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