The latter appeared to contain several papers, which Jack carefully put by, in the hope that they might turn out of importance in a scheme of vengeance which he meditated against the thief-taker. The night was now profoundly dark. Austin, who had been evidently schooled by Wild, maintained a profound silence on this head. He was, however, instantly beaten back; and the fury of the mob was so great that it was with difficulty he could effect a retreat.