At the Highwayman's Pleasure

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Sarah Mallory. At the Highwayman's Pleasure

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Suddenly Charity felt very breathless, gazing up into the masked face and seeing the glint of the candlelight in his eyes.

There was only the length of the pin between them. She did not resist when he took her wrist and deflected the sharp point away from his body.

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The landlord winked at Charity. ‘He’s got the ladies around here all of a pother. They all wants to meet ’im. Many think he’s a gentleman in disguise, kicking up a lark.’

‘Gentleman or no, he’ll be dancing on the gibbet when he’s caught,’ growled the constable. ‘I think that’s all I needs for now, so you can be on your way.’ His unhurried gaze swept over the passengers. ‘You’d best tell me your direction, in case we needs to speak to you again, or to ask you to identify the culprit.’

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