Chapter 27
Ned Proves His Mettle
It was fully dark by the time Ned, Tommy and Bert began their search for George.
“’E could be anywheres,” Tommy said. They were pondering the various routes George could have taken out of the city from the northern end of London Bridge.
Ned watched the passing traffic, a frown on his face. “Yer said ’e saw t’ man what ’ad us in ’is brothel? Where was ’e when George see’d ’im?”
“Back there.” Tommy indicated the centre of the bridge. “’E run this way.”
Bert nodded, trying to see what Ned might be thinking. “So ’e’d likely run wit’ t’ traffic.” He studied the stream of wagons, drays, coaches and hackneys passing along the main east-to-west thoroughfare. Several narrow alleys and lanes led off it to the north; others led into small courts and yards.
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