street-performers

Updated: June 9, 2025

I saw it all." "I see," he said. "That's the coveter. Let this be a warning to you, boy, never to stop in a crowd to watch these street-performers. Where were you, when you saw it?" "Up above there, sir. In that house." "In Mr. Hyde's house. Do you live there?" "Yes, sir." "Since when? Not for long, surely?" "No, sir. Only since yesterday. I'm Mr. Hyde's nephew." "Ah! Indeed.

John Masefield - Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger