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Updated: July 13, 2025
From various hints, Cargrim was aware that the bishop destined this snug post for his younger son. But Gabriel Pendle was engaged to marry Bell Mosk, and when the bishop was informed of that fact, Cargrim had little doubt but that he would refuse to consecrate his son to the living.
'I'm sure we must earn our living somehow. This is an 'otel, isn't it? and Mosk's a pop'lar character, ain't he? I'm sure it's hard enough to make ends meet as it is; we owe rent for half a year and can't pay and won't pay, wailed Mrs Mosk, 'unless my 'usband comes 'ome on Skinflint. 'Comes home on Skinflint, woman, what do you mean? 'Skinflint's a 'orse, mum, as Mosk 'ave put his shirt on.
This was the gist of Mosk's information, but he added, as an afterthought, that Jentham had promised to pay him when certain monies which he expected came into his possession. 'Who was going to pay him this money? asked Tinkler, pricking up his ears. 'Carn't y'arsk me somethin' easier? growled Mosk; 'how should I know?
I won't have him paying attention to you. 'You'd better wait till he does, flashed out Bell. 'I can take care of myself, I hope. 'If I catch him talking other than religion to you I'll choke him in his own collar, cried Mr Mosk, with a scowl; 'so now you know. 'I know as you're talking nonsense, father. Time enough for you to interfere when there's cause.
The crowd, having an inherent respect for the clergy, as became the inhabitants of a cathedral city, opened out to let him pass, and there was much less swearing and drinking when his black coat and clerical collar came into view. Mosk saw that the appearance of the chaplain was detrimental to business, and resenting his presence gave him but a surly greeting.
'Miss Mosk, I believe, said the polite Cargrim, marvelling that this gaudy female should be the refined Gabriel's notion of feminine perfection. 'I am Miss Mosk, replied Bell, taking a comprehensive view of the sleek, black-clothed parson. 'What can I do for you? 'I am Mr Cargrim, the bishop's chaplain, Miss Mosk, and I wish to see Mr Pendle Mr Gabriel Pendle.
'There is no need for thanks, Miss Mosk. Good-night! and the old lady tripped up the street, keeping in the middle of it, lest any robber should spring out on her from the shadow of the houses.
Well, Mr Cargrim, I suppose you know that this tramp attacked my niece on the high road. 'Yes, Miss Whichello, I know that. 'Very good; as I considered that the man was a dangerous character I thought that he should be compelled to leave Beorminster; so I went to The Derby Winner on the night that you met me, in order to 'To see Mrs Mosk! interrupted Cargrim, softly, hoping to entrap her.
But Mosk knows that Amy is not my wife; that my marriage is illegal, that my children are nameless; out of revenge for my share in his arrest, he may tell someone the story and reveal the name of the church wherein Amy was married to Krant. Then the register there will disclose my secret to anyone curious enough to search the books. What shall I do? What can I do? I dare not visit Mosk.
He had paid his board and lodging for the first week, but thereafter had lived on credit, and at the time of his death had owed Mosk over two pounds, principally for strong drink. Usually he slept at The Derby Winner and loafed about the streets all day, but at times he went over to the gipsy camp near Southberry and fraternised with the Romany.
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