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Senſe taught her, that the only Security ſhe had was in keeping herſelf concealed; therefore ſhe laid very ſtill, and breathed very ſoftly. About Four o'Clock theſe wicked People came to a Reſolution to break both Sir William Dove's Houſe, and Sir Timothy Gripe's, and by Force of Arms to carry off all their Money, Plate and Jewels; but as it was thought then too late, they agreed to defer it till the next Night. After laying this Scheme they all ſet out upon their Pranks, which greatly rejoiced Margery, as it would any other little Girl in her Situation. Early in the Morning ſhe went to Sir William, and told him the whole of their Converſation. Upon which, he aſked her Name, gave her Something, and bid her call at his Houſe the Day following. She alſo went to Sir Timothy,notwith-

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